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World news
fromJezebel
2 days ago

South Korean Women Sue U.S. Military for Decades-Long Role in Sex Trade

South Korean women filed a lawsuit accusing the U.S. military of facilitating and sustaining systems of forced prostitution and abusive health practices.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Court lifts sentence on South Korean woman who bit off attacker's tongue

Choi's actions at the time are now deemed an attempt to escape an unjust infringement on her bodily integrity and sexual self-determination, the court said in a statement.
World news
#usmnt
fromESPN.com
5 days ago
Soccer (FIFA)

U.S. loss to South Korea another misstep with World Cup prep time running out

fromESPN.com
5 days ago
Soccer (FIFA)

U.S. loss to South Korea another misstep with World Cup prep time running out

fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

Pacific allies are ready to help fix US shipbuilding, senators say, but confusion is standing in the way

There's just genuine excitement and energy on the Korean side to move as fast as possible,
US politics
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
5 days ago

United States 0-2 South Korea: Son haunts former boss Pochettino - Soccer News

South Korea defeated the United States 2-0 in a friendly as Son Heung-min scored and assisted to spark the victory.
World news
fromFortune
6 days ago

Hundreds detained at Georgia's top economic development project as immigration crackdown collides with U.S. manufacturing push

Immigration authorities detained 475 people, mostly South Korean nationals, after a raid at Hyundai's Georgia manufacturing site for alleged illegal hiring.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

South Korea trials 4-day weeks and half-days for its stressed-out workers

Severance is the first hospital in South Korea to trial a four-day workweek, aiming to improve the work-life balance of its staff. Under the program, introduced in 2023 following an agreement between labour and management, some hospital employees are allowed to take three days off per week in exchange for a 10 percent reduction in salary. Staff take turns participating in six-month rotations, after which they return to a five-day week.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Naturalized player signals new era for South Korean football DW 09/03/2025

At the 2022 World Cup, South Korea was one of just four nations, along with Brazil, Argentina and Saudi Arabia, not to have a naturalized player in its squad. That is unlikely to be the case in the 2026 World Cup as the East Asian nation selected a foreign-born male player in August for the first time in its history. It is a move that could be more significant off the pitch than on it.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I studied abroad in South Korea at 18. I loved it so much I built a business here - and learning 'nunchi' helped me succeed.

My Korean language proficiency was still very low then, and I worried that communicating would be difficult. But I was surprised that people were friendly and eager to help, even though I didn't speak Korean. At the same time, I saw that Korean society was super, super competitive. People lined up in the university libraries, sat on the benches, and studied so hard. They called it "pali-pali"- quick-quick.
Startup companies
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

South Korea indicts former first lady for bribery, ex-PM over martial law

Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and ex-First Lady Kim Keon-hee were indicted on separate charges related to martial law, bribery, stock manipulation, and perjury.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

South Korea's ex-first lady charged with bribery DW 08/29/2025

Kim Keon Hee was indicted on bribery, political funds, capital markets and mediation-related charges tied to alleged election misconduct, stock manipulation and influence peddling.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Woman seeks compensation from South Korea over her forced adoption to France in 1984

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
US politics
#north-korea
fromTESLARATI
2 weeks ago

Tesla Cybertruck officially launches in Korea

As per Tesla Korea, those who have reserved the Cybertruck could log into their Tesla account to confirm their order. Customers could confirm their orders from August 29, 2025 to September 4, 2025. New orders for the Cybertruck will start on September 5, 2025.
Cars
US politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

"Misunderstanding": Trump backtracks on South Korea instability after talks

Political investigations and raids in South Korea, including probes of the Unification Church and military facilities, sparked international concern and questioning by U.S. President Trump.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

The children abandoned by South Korea's adoption policy

The world's largest diaspora of international adoptees comes from South Korea, revealing a complicated history where mixed-race children faced challenges due to racist laws.
Social justice
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Real-life MERMAIDS swim to the ocean floor and back 100 times a day

The Haenyeo, or 'women of the sea', are South Korean female divers who can dive up to 65 feet and spend around 56% of their day underwater.
Science
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A structural dependence on heavy industry': can South Korea wean itself off fossil fuels?

South Korea's Samcheok Blue power plant symbolizes the contradiction between fossil fuel expansion and climate commitments.
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Inside Xdinary Heroes' Beautiful Mind' tour, K-Rockstars discuss the art of music | amNewYork

Members Gunil, Jungsu, Gaon, O.de, Jun Han, and Jooyeon experienced overwhelming energy from a sold-out crowd at the Brooklyn Paramount, marking a significant improvement from last year's performance.
NYC music
#starbucks
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago
Coffee

Stop bringing in your desktop PCs, Starbucks Korea says

Starbucks in South Korea banned desktop computers to enhance café space utilization and customer experience.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Coffee

Starbucks is asking customers in South Korea to stop bringing monitors, printers, and desk dividers into their stores

Starbucks South Korea prohibits bulky office supplies in stores to maintain accessible shared spaces.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

They have 24 months to milk the hell out of it': Will Son signing open up Asia for MLS?

Son Heung-min's signing with Los Angeles FC signifies a new era for South Korean soccer fans, aligning their interests with MLS schedules.
#military
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

South Korea set to decide whether to let Google Maps finally work properly

On 11 August, South Korean authorities will decide whether to permit Google to export detailed mapping data for improved navigation, impacting tourism and innovation.
Digital life
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

South Korea: Arrest warrant sought for ex-first lady Kim DW 08/07/2025

Prosecutors in South Korea sought an arrest warrant for former first lady Kim Keon Hee over bribery and political influence allegations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Integration classes and complaints offices: South Korea charts a path to a cohesive multicultural future

Luiza Sakhabutdinova teaches Russian-speaking ethnic Korean students in the South Korean city of Gwangju. Many of them don’t speak fluent Korean.
Education
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A South Korean shipyard just picked up a new repair job from the US Navy as it turns to allies to help fix the fleet

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. secured a maintenance, repair, and overhaul contract for the US Navy's Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Alan Shepard.
US politics
SF music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

South Koreans are obsessed with Netflix's 'K-pop Demon Hunters.' Here's why

'K-pop Demon Hunters' has become the most watched original animated film in Netflix history with keen references to Korean culture.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

China Has 281 Attack Helicopters Ready, Including The Stealth "Fierce Thunderbolt"

Japan and South Korea invest heavily in helicopter strength but lag behind regional powers like China and Russia.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Americans may aspire to single-family homes, but in South Korea, apartments are king

The 2,000-plus units of Lee Chang-hee's complex reflect South Korea's middle-class dream of home ownership, often likened to a house with a white picket fence.
Los Angeles
Science
fromWIRED
1 month ago

South Korea Plans to Build a Base on the Moon

South Korea plans a lunar base by 2045 and aims for a significant role in the space economy.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Initial probe into South Korea's Jeju Air crash hints at pilot error, angering families

Investigative findings related to the Jeju Air crash point to potential pilot error, leading to protests from victims' families.
Coffee
fromdailycoffeenews.com
1 month ago

Design Details: Warmth of Wood at Space Timefill Cafe in South Korea

Space Timefill Coffee in Cheongju features a design that modernizes an aging residential building while breaking boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces.
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

Ransomware attack disrupts Korea's largest guarantee insurer

Seoul Guarantee Insurance, South Korea's largest provider of guarantee insurance, has been crippled by a ransomware attack, with its core systems offline for a third straight day.
US news
#flooding
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

South Korea rains: week's death toll rises to 11 with more missing

Torrential rains in South Korea have caused 11 deaths and several missing persons, highlighting the increasing frequency of extreme weather events due to climate change.
#yoon-suk-yeol
US politics
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Seoul court okays new arrest of ex-president over martial law decree

Former President Yoon Suk-yeol was arrested on charges related to martial law imposition after a special prosecutor's claim of evidence destruction risk.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ex-South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol returns to prison over martial law bid

Yoon Suk Yeol returned to jail following a court decision approving a warrant related to his attempted imposition of martial law last year.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

South Korea to end private adoptions after inquiry finds abuse rife

South Korea is set to end the decades-old practice of outsourcing adoptions to private agencies, after an investigation concluded the government's foreign adoption programme violated adoptee rights.
Social justice
#samsung
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From Hiddink to Pochettino: How the US's journey to a home World Cup compares with South Korea 2002

In the summer of 2001, Guus Hiddink faced severe criticism after losing 5-0 to France and the Czech Republic, earning the nickname 'Oh Dae-yong'. However, by the 2002 World Cup, he had transformed South Korea's fortunes, leading them to the semi-finals.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

South Korea issues arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon

Yoon Suk-yeol's attempt to impose martial law on December 3 led to an arrest warrant being issued by a South Korean court due to potential evidence tampering.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

South Korea repatriates six North Koreans picked up at sea

South Korea repatriated six North Koreans who wished to return home, indicating efforts to improve inter-Korean relations under new leadership.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A US Army vet thought he'd work into his 70s. A move to South Korea gave him the freedom to retire in his 50s.

Steve Wilson and his wife found early retirement feasible in South Korea after thorough research, shifting their plans from multiple other countries.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Punishing workers for getting old': how South Korea's wage system impoverishes the elderly

The peak wage system was designed to use the savings from cutting older workers' pay to hire younger employees in a bid to boost productivity.
Social justice
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

He knows he was adopted from South Korea. The rest is a troubling mystery.

The report identifies severe shortcomings in the South Korean adoption system, highlighting that some children were taken without consent and provided with false birth names and fabricated backgrounds.
Miscellaneous
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Meet South Korea's new millennial beauty billionaire, who counts Kylie Jenner as a fan of his skincare gadgets

Kim Byung-Hoon of APR Corp. became South Korea's newest billionaire with a net worth of $1.3 billion due to the success of Medicube.
fromFortune
2 months ago

Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea-and Wall Street stumbles

President Trump announced a 25% trade tariff on all imports from Japan and South Korea, which are key suppliers of autos, electronics, and steel.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump sets 25% tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea

Trump cited persistent trade imbalances with Japan and South Korea as the reason for implementing a 25% tax on imported goods from both countries.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US secures trade deal with Vietnam as negotiations continue with S Korea

The US-Vietnam trade deal may serve as a template for future US trade negotiations with other Asian countries.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Relaxed style and no mention of Yoon: key takeaways from two hours with South Korea's new president

Lee indicated that his administration would emphasize collaboration across political lines to address economic challenges and avoid the polarization prevalent in Korean politics.
US politics
fromEater
2 months ago

How an Eater Editor Spends a Dreamy Weekend on South Korea's Jeju Island

Jeju always felt like a fabled land, sunny and warm at times, rainy and blustery at others, but endlessly romantic. It's easily the most popular vacation spot for South Koreans.
Travel
#squid-game
E-Commerce
fromFortune Asia
2 months ago

Seoul city government asks Temu, AliExpress to stop selling children's products that exceed limits on hazardous substances

Seoul government urges Temu and AliExpress to suspend sales of hazardous children's products after safety inspection reveals dangerous chemical levels.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

South Korea births surge to fastest rate in a generation

South Korea's birthrate saw its fastest increase in over three decades in April, indicating signs of recovery from the world's lowest fertility rate.
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