Ukraine Transfers Captured North Korean Soldiers to South Korea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, following months of sensitive diplomatic…
South Korea
Trump and Xi Agree to One-Year Trade Truce and Rare Earths Pause
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached a one-year trade truce in South Korea on October 30, 2025, temporarily de-escalating a high-stakes dispute over…
South Korea Retracts Proposal to Ease North Korea Sanctions After US Pushback
South Korea walked back a proposal to ease sanctions against North Korea after U.S.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Sales Jump Following iPhone Duo Announcement
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 has experienced a noticeable sales lift in South Korea following Apple’s entry into the foldable market, according to industry reports.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Sales Rise 10% in South Korea After iPhone Duo Debut
Domestic sales of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 rose approximately 10 percent in South Korea following Apple’s September 2026 debut of the iPhone Duo, as buyers rejected the…
Korean Air finalizes $44.8 billion Boeing, engine package
Korean Air finalized a $44.8 billion deal on September 15, 2026, for 103 Boeing aircraft and engine agreements, marking its largest procurement in history as it prepares to…
South Korean Retail Traders Lose $250 Million to Stock Scams in H1 2026
South Korean retail traders reported losing approximately $250 million to financial fraud during the first half of 2026, as scammers exploited volatile market swings.
Woo Seo-yoon Faces Backlash Over Miss Korea Win and Alleged Cosmetic Surgery
Woo Seo-yoon, 22, faced scrutiny after her 2026 Miss Korea win as old photos sparked debates about cosmetic surgery, reigniting South Korea’s fixation on “natural beauty” despite…
Choi Yoon Ji Steps Down From K-Drama Iseop’s Romance
Choi Yoon Ji has exited the K-drama Iseop’s Romance after Lee Jong Suk’s September 3 departure, forcing a recast of both leads.
Lee Dong-gun’s Jeju Cafe Faces Backlash Over Neglected Pond
Actor Lee Dong-gun’s Jeju Island cafe closure in July 2026 sparked local backlash over a neglected pond, with neighbors alleging health risks and financial damage.
K-Actor Hwang Jung-min Stalker Fined $5,700 by Court
A South Korean court fined a 40-year-old woman 6 million won (S$5,700) for stalking actor Hwang Jung-min, calling her persistent messages and social media posts sufficient to…
Galaxy S25 Gets One UI 9 Beta 2 With New Galaxy AI Features
Samsung has rolled out the second One UI 9 beta update for the Galaxy S25 series in select regions, delivering four new Galaxy AI features previously reserved for newer foldable…