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Apple Quietly Edits iPhone Ads in South Korea That Offended Men
Apple’s launch of the iPhone 17 Air, the thinnest iPhone in history, has drawn attention not only for the device itself but also for a subtle but crucial change in its marketing approach for South Korea. While global advertisements show the phone...

Lone South Korean that stayed in US following Hyundai raid still in ICE detention
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage of this story. BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - The only South Korean worker that opted to stay in the United States following the raid of the Hyundai megasite is still in ICE detention, an...
‘Keep it on’: Shirtless joggers are frowned upon in South Korea, but some push back
SEOUL – At Seoul’s Yeouido Hangang Park, the mecca for the city’s running crews, four new taboos are shifting the vibe of the jogging trail. A banner, posted along the walkway, outlines the four guidelines which prohibit: shirtless running,...
India’s World C’ships heroes excited for inaugural Archery Premier League, eye Olympic glory after historic show in South Korea
New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): India's World Archery Championships 2025 heroes, Jyothi Surekha and Rishabh Yadav, expressed their excitement for the inaugural edition of the Archery Premier League and reflected on their heroics in the...

Raid on Georgia battery factory forces South Koreans into ‘vacation’
A massive immigration raid on a battery plant in Georgia earlier this month continues to reverberate across the region with workers staying home and delays mounting. Ken Shim, president of Woowon Technology Inc., says he’s had to provide paid time...

How Maga support is firing up the far-right in South Korea and Japan
The Make America Great Again (Maga) movement started in the 2010s, promising to bring back the old glory of the US empire, making the country a global leader in manufacturing, innovation and technology. However, at its heart, Maga was more than...

South Korea, US Begin Talks On Visa Working Group: Seoul
South Korea and the United States have begun working-level talks to improve the visa system for Korean workers, following an agreement after their mass detention in a US immigration raid, the foreign ministry said Thursday. Seoul and Washington...

Mass deportations ensnare immigrant service members, veterans
PHOENIX — Leading up to the 2024 presidential election, U.S. Army veteran Sae Joon Park kept in mind a warning from an immigration officer: If Donald Trump were elected, Park would likely be at risk for deportation. Park was 7 when he came to the...

AI fuels new era of Qatar - South Korea co-operation, says envoy
(From left) Byung Ho Kim, HE Reem al-Mansoori, and Hyunsoo Yun at the event. PICTURE: Thajudheen Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerged as a “new momentum of co-operation” between Qatar and Korea, deepening their ties focused on shared advancement...

CJ 4DPLEX Acquires ‘The Rose: Come Back To Me,’ Eugene Yi Documentary On South Korean Indie Rock Band Sensation
EXCLUSIVE: CJ 4DPLEX has acquired worldwide rights to The Rose: Come Back to Me, a documentary about the South Korean indie rock band The Rose, which has grown into a global music sensation. The announcement made by CJ 4DPLEX chief executive Jun...

South Korea, US Begin Working-Level Talks On Swift Launch Of Visa Working Group: Seoul
Seoul: South Korea and the United States have begun working-level talks to improve the visa system for Korean workers, following an agreement after their mass detention in a US immigration raid, the foreign ministry said Thursday. Seoul and...

A Scoping Review of Artificial Intelligence-Based Health Education Interventions for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Introduction As a global epidemic, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) affects about 9.3% of the global population and is associated with an all-cause mortality rate of 8.5%.1,2 Managing T2DM in contemporary society poses distinct challenges, driven...

Hyundai to invest $2.7 billion in Georgia plant expansion after immigration raid
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled their roadmap to 2030 plan which includes an expansion for the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Ellabell. This announcement comes just two weeks after Homeland Security raided the...

Another five years lost on education reform?
Published: 19 Sep. 2025, 00:01 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI Oh Se-jung The author is a professor emeritus of physics and astronomy and a former president of Seoul National University. From the presidential campaign onward,...

South Korean prosecutors seek arrest of ‘Moonies’ leader in bribery probe
Unification Church leader accused of bribing former first lady whose husband Yoon Suk-yeol fell from grace last year. Published On 18 Sep 202518 Sep 2025 South Korean prosecutors have requested an arrest warrant for Han Hak-ja, leader of the...

Sports News | India's World C'ships Heroes Excited for Inaugural Archery Premier League, Eye Olympic Glory After Historic Show in South Korea
By Vivek Prabhakar Singh New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): India's World Archery Championships 2025 heroes, Jyothi Surekha and Rishabh Yadav, expressed their excitement for the inaugural edition of the Archery Premier League and reflected on...
JTF-CS and the ROK MND blast through barriers, enhance CBRN response preparedness for USA and South Korea
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES 09.17.2025 The ties that bind ally nations together must often transcend geographical and demographical obstacles such as distance, culture, ethnicity and language; especially when the nations...

South Korea's first coast-to-coast hiking trail is set to fully open in 2026
With its rich cultural history and spectacular landscapes, there are a heap of reasons to visit South Korea – and the country’s hiking offering is one of them. From gentle day hikes to challenging multi-day treks, South Korea’s hiking options are...
MLS strikes South Korea broadcast deals after LAFC's Son Heung-min signing
LOS ANGELES :Major League Soccer has signed multiyear broadcast partnerships with South Korean streaming platform Coupang Play and sports network SPOTV to air Los Angeles FC matches across South Korea, the league said on Thursday. The agreements...
South Korea seeks arrest of Unification Church leader in corruption scandal tied to ousted president’s wife
SEOUL, Sept 18 — South Korean prosecutors today requested an arrest warrant for the leader of the Unification Church, Han Hak-ja, on allegations of bribery linked to the country’s former first lady and incitement to destroy evidence. The move came...