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South Korea’s new president starts early to mend relations with North

Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C ·

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and his wife, first lady Kim Hye-kyung, board a plane from Seoul Air Base to Canada for the G7 summit, June 16, 2025. (Lee Jae-myung) CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — Less than a month into his new administration,...

CHINA: Taiwan Has Problems

Strategy Page ·

July 20, 2025: China has, for decades, proclaimed its intention of making the independent island nation of Taiwan, Chinese once more. China has considered numerous attack options but so far none of them were promising enough to try. China realizes...

Is Squid Game a True Story? What to Know About the Violent South Korean Strike That Inspired Player 456's Story

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW The third and final season of Squid Game premiered June 27 on Netflix Seong Gi-hun's backstory was based on the Ssangyong Motor strike in 2009 The event in South Korea lasted 77 days and resulted in violent clashes with the police...

With Chanel funding, Korean artists to create video series for Frieze Seoul

Korea Herald · July 10, 2025

Luxury fashion house, Frieze Seoul collaborate to create 'Now & Next,' exploring practices of different generations of Korean artists Chanel and Frieze announced on Thursday the artists for the fourth edition of “Now & Next,” a video series...

Rare Korean Buddhist Masterpieces Exhibited in Seoul after Return from Japan

Buddhistdoor Global ·

The Ten Underworld Kings are on view at the National Palace Museum of Korea in Seoul. From koreajoongangdaily.joins.com Priceless Buddhist artworks, recently repatriated from Japan, were unveiled for public display at the National Palace Museum of...

Expanding influence: Western aid cuts cede ground to China in Southeast Asia: study

RTL Today · July 20, 2025

China is set to expand its influence over Southeast Asia's development as the Trump administration and other Western donors slash aid, a study by an Australian think tank said Sunday. The region is in an "uncertain moment", facing cuts in official...

South Korea Evacuates Citizens from Iran, Israel

KBS World · June 24, 2025

Photo : YONHAP News A hundred and fifty South Korean nationals and their family members have been evacuated from Iran and Israel amid rising tensions in the region. The foreign ministry said Tuesday that 56 people were evacuated from Iran via...

Seoul, Washington still discussing tariffs

Arkansas Democrat Gazette · July 4, 2025

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said that it remained unclear whether Seoul and Washington could conclude their tariff negotiations by...

KSMO to celebrate 20th anniveray at KSMO 2025; pre-registration open until Aug. 1

Korea Biomedical Review · July 10, 2025

The Korean Society of Medical Oncology (KSMO) will host its annual international conference, KSMO 2025, from Sept. 3 to 5 at the Grand Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul, celebrating 20 years of progress in oncology. Under the theme “Excellence,...

Reit ETFs see 40% AUM growth in past year as S-Reits regain appeal

The Business Times Singapore · July 20, 2025

[SINGAPORE] Over the past 12 months, Singapore-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen more than S$300 million in net new inflows, reflecting continued investor demand. The combined assets under management...

Korean Cultural Center New York presents K-Culture Festa in New York

WFMZ - Pennsylvania ·

A Dynamic Summer Celebration of Korean Culture in New York and Beyond NEW YORK, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY), a branch of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea, is proud to...

Squid Game Season 3: South Korean fans celebrate the series finale with a parade

Channel News Asia · June 29, 2025

Thousands of fans gathered in Seoul on Saturday to celebrate the final Squid Game season, ending a global Netflix hit that is seen as a symbol of South Korea’s cultural clout. The third and final season was released Friday, concluding the series...

Five Emerging Artists to See at Frieze Seoul 2025

Frieze ·

Spanning painting, installation, sculpture, photography, film and more, the next generation of artists is well represented at this year’s Frieze Seoul, with a strong showing of practitioners and galleries from Asia. Here are five stands to catch...

From propaganda to passion: N. Korean TV show mimics K-drama to fend off banned media from the South

The Straits Times · July 19, 2025

SEOUL – A new North Korean television drama has drawn attention for its plot and characters that are more reminiscent of K-dramas produced in South Korea – a soft-power phenomenon that Pyongyang has been trying to curb within its shores. Just like...

Six Americans detained in South Korea for trying to send rice, Bibles to North Korea by sea

News Tribune - Missouri · June 28, 2025

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Six Americans were detained Friday in South Korea for trying to send 1,600 plastic bottles filled with rice, miniature Bibles, $1 bills and USB sticks toward North Korea by sea, police said. The Americans were...

Korea Culture Week in Egypt to blend K-Pop with traditional arts

Daily News Egypt · July 9, 2025

The Korean Cultural Centre in Egypt will launch its 2025 Korea Culture Week on July 11, presenting a week-long programme that blends traditional arts with contemporary culture, culminating in a K-pop competition. The event, titled “Exploring Han...

South Korea: Lee Nominates Veteran Lawmaker As First Civilian Defence Chief In 64 Years

MENAFN · June 23, 2025

(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, June 23 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday named five-term lawmaker Ahn Gyu-back as Defence Minister, the first time in 64 years that a civilian has been nominated for the post, the presidential office...

The Rise of Chinese Online Literature: A Cultural Bridge to the World

Daily News · July 9, 2025

Zhang Bolan, Zhao Yipu and Mang Jiuchen|Published 1 hour ago 3min Once a niche form of entertainment, Chinese online literature, from serialised novels to adaptations in television, gaming, and animation, is emerging as a new cultural bridge to...

South Korea: Lee Names Ex-Vice FM Cho Hyun New Foreign Minister

MENAFN · June 23, 2025

(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, June 23 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday named a seasoned diplomat as the new foreign minister as he announced his picks for 11 Cabinet positions, including defence and unification ministers, according to...

How 'pragmatic diplomacy' is expected to transform South Korea

Global Times ·

South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung (left) delivers a speech after taking his oath during his inauguration ceremony at the National Assembly in Seoul on June 4, 2025. Photo: VCG On Wednesday, Lee Jae-myung of South Korea's majority liberal...