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'World of Love': Film on teen trauma stuns South Korea
The World of Love, a South Korean indie film directed by Yoon Ga-eun, has taken the country by storm.
Global markets add $27 trillion, India sees modest growth
The global market capitalization witnessed a massive surge of 22.1% ($27.4 trillion) in 2025, according to a report by Motilal Oswal.
Kim Jong-un's daughter makes 1st public visit to state mausoleum
Kim Jong-un's daughter, Kim Ju Ae, made her first public visit to the Kumsusan Mausoleum in Pyongyang.
Veteran South Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki hospitalized following cardiac arrest
Veteran South Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki was rushed to the hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Seoul home on Tuesday.
New Zealand welcomes 2026 with fireworks
Auckland, New Zealand, has become the first major city to welcome 2026 with a spectacular fireworks display. The show was held at Sky Tower, the country's tallest structure.
South Korea won't charge visa fee from Indian group tourists
South Korea has decided to extend its visa processing fee waiver for group tourists from India and five other countries.
K-pop controversy: Why was NewJeans member sued for $30M?
In a shocking turn of events, South Korean music label Ador has filed a lawsuit against NewJeans member Danielle Marsh, a family member, and former CEO Min Hee-jin.
Chipmakers in China have to use 50% local equipment
China has mandated that chipmakers use at least 50% locally made equipment for their new factories.
South Korea's ex-first lady accused of taking $200,000 in bribes
South Korea's former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, has been accused of accepting bribes worth over $200,000 by prosecutors on Monday as they concluded their investigation into Kim's activities.
Coupang announces $1.2B compensation for users hit by data leak
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang has announced a compensation package worth ₩1.69 trillion (nearly $1.18 billion) to 33.7 million account holders affected by a massive data leak.
Samsung tech leak: Chipmaker CXMT faces legal action in Korea
South Korean prosecutors have indicted 10 people, including former Samsung Electronics executives, for allegedly leaking the firm's technology to Chinese chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT).
How Microsoft and Google are navigating the AI memory crisis
The ongoing global race to build artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is facing a major hurdle: a shortage of memory.
North Korea-Russia bound by war's 'blood': Kim tells Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent a New Year's message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing the deep bond between their nations.
Ayodhya unveils Korean Queen Heo Hwang-ok's statue: Her India connection
A bronze statue of legendary Korean Queen Heo Hwang-ok, believed to be of Indian origin, has been unveiled in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
China's rare-earth magnet exports surge in November
China's exports of rare-earth magnets, critical components for weapons, cars, and phones, reached the second-highest level on record in November.
Why Ford scrapped a $6.5B battery deal with LG Energy
Ford has scrapped a 9.6 trillion won ($6.5 billion) battery deal with South Korea's LG Energy Solution, the latter announced in a regulatory filing in Seoul.
Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15-years for $40B fraud
Do Kwon, a former cryptocurrency mogul and Stanford graduate, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a $40 billion fraud scheme.
These South Korean wedding rituals will leave you surprised!
South Korean weddings are a beautiful blend of tradition and modernity, with some rituals leaving brides surprised.
South Korea's wedding traditions are unique
South Korean weddings are a beautiful blend of traditional customs and modern-day practices.
Japan scrambles jets as Russian, Chinese bombers patrol nearby
Japan's Defense Ministry has reported that it scrambled jets to monitor joint patrols by Russian and Chinese air forces.
Is South Korea's 'cancel culture' too strict?
In a shocking turn of events, South Korea's entertainment industry has been rocked by a series of scandals involving three high-profile celebrities.
How Hyundai's proposed $2B shipyard could boost India's shipbuilding sector
South Korea's HD Hyundai, one of the world's largest shipbuilders, is eyeing a major investment in India's shipbuilding sector.
'Extraction' universe expands: Blackpink's Lisa-Don Lee lead action thriller 'Tygo'
Netflix has announced Tygo, an action thriller featuring Lalisa "Lisa" Manobal of K-pop group Blackpink, Korean actor Don Lee (Ma Dong-seok), and Squid Game star Lee Jin-uk.
'Misleading': Centre refutes new $2bn submarine deal with Russia
The government has dismissed a Bloomberg report that claimed India has clinched a fresh $2 billion submarine deal with Russia, calling the report "misleading."
South Korea's new app lets stalking victims track their harassers
The South Korean government is working on a mobile application that will allow stalking victims to monitor the real-time location of their harassers.
Netflix's hit show 'Culinary Class Wars' returns on December 16
Netflix has announced the return of its popular Korean cooking competition series, Culinary Class Wars, with a new season premiering on December 16.
Shocker! 1.2L home-cameras hacked in South Korea for sexual content
Four individuals were arrested in South Korea for hacking over 120,000 home and business video cameras.
'Robo-grandma' dolls are offering comfort to South Korea's lonely elderly
South Korea is facing a major mental health crisis among its elderly population, with around 10 seniors dying by suicide every day.
Veteran South Korean actor Lee Soon-jae dies at 91
Veteran South Korean actor Lee Soon-jae, one of the country's most influential performers, has died at the age of 91.
Kim Woo-bin, Shin Min-ah to marry after dating for 10yrs
In a delightful turn of events, South Korean actors Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-ah are all set to get married. Their agency, AM Entertainment, confirmed the news.
Hyundai CEO reveals White House apologized for Georgia raid
Hyundai's CEO, Jose Munoz, has revealed that the White House has personally apologized to him over a major immigration raid at a factory in Georgia.
You can browse late Samsung chairman's Korean-art collection in US
The late Lee Kun-hee, former chairman of Samsung, left behind one of Asia's largest private art collections.
After 'Squid Game,' Anupam Tripathi leads chilling Korean horror 'App'
Anupam Tripathi, known for his role in the hit series Squid Game, is set to lead a new Korean anthology film titled App The Horror.
US-South Korea finalize trade deal: What does it say?
The United States and South Korea have finalized a trade and security agreement.
'K-Pop Demon Hunters' sequel confirmed; Netflix-Sony target 2029 release
The animated musical sequel to the hit film K-Pop Demon Hunters is officially in development, according to Bloomberg.
Trump, Modi in regular contact; trade talks ongoing: White House
The White House has confirmed that United States President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are in regular touch as trade talks between the two countries intensify.
South Korea unveils largest AI budget in 6 years
In a major push toward becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), South Korea has unveiled its largest defense and AI budget in six years.
NVIDIA's best AI chips won't be available outside US: Trump
US President Donald Trump has announced that the most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips from tech giant NVIDIA will be exclusively available to American companies.
Ador wins legal battle; NewJeans must stay until 2029
The Seoul Central District Court has ruled that K-pop sensation NewJeans must stay with their agency Ador (subsidiary of HYBE) until 2029, rejecting the group's request to terminate their contract.
Trump receives South Korea's highest honor, 'Grand Order of Mugunghwa'
South Korea welcomed United States President Donald Trump with a replica gold crown and the "Grand Order of Mugunghwa," the country's highest decoration, according to the country's presidential office.
'Eternals's Ma Dong-seok to make India debut with Prabhas's 'Spirit'?
Korean actor Ma Dong-seok, or Don Lee, is reportedly set to make his Indian debut with the film Spirit.
Trump, Japan's Takaichi ink critical minerals deal amid China concerns
United States President Donald Trump and Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have signed a framework agreement to secure the supply of critical minerals and rare earths.
Park Bom's $4.5 quadrillion lawsuit against YG shocks K-pop world
Former 2NE1 member Park Bom allegedly claimed to have filed a lawsuit against Yang Hyun-suk, the founder of her former label YG Entertainment, for an eye-popping $4.5 quadrillion.
Alibaba cutting NVIDIA GPU use for AI models by 80%
Alibaba Group Holding has unveiled a revolutionary computing pooling solution, Aegaeon, which reduces the need for NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs) in its artificial intelligence (AI) models by 82%.
Indians excluded from US green card lottery till 2028
Indian nationals have been excluded from the United States Diversity Visa (DV) lottery, also known as the Green Card Lottery, at least until 2028.
Apple, Google's maps might finally work properly in South Korea
South Korea is considering whether to grant Google and Apple permission to export high-resolution geographic map data to servers outside the country.
US no longer on most-powerful passport list; what about India?
The United States passport has fallen out of the top 10 most powerful passports in the world for the first time in two decades, according to the Henley Passport Index 2025.
South Korea raises cyber threat level after data center fire
South Korea's intelligence agency has raised the national cyber threat level, amid fears that hackers could exploit vulnerabilities in the wake of a major fire at a government data center.
Hit Korean reality shows to now get Indian versions
Kross Pictures, a production company with bases in Seoul, Los Angeles, and Mumbai, is venturing into India's reality television space.
Samsung to hire 60,000 new employees by 2029
Samsung Group has announced its plan to hire a whopping 60,000 new employees by 2029, according to Pulse.
'US officers tied us, pointed guns': South Koreans recount ordeal
A group of over 300 South Korean workers was recently detained in Georgia, United States. The incident is said to be one of the largest immigration raids during Donald Trump's presidency.
India ranks 38 in global innovation index; check top 10
India ranks 38th among 139 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII), which evaluates countries based on their innovation capabilities. It was 39th last year.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series is finally receiving One UI 8
Samsung is rolling out the Android 16-based One UI 8 operating system (OS) update for its Galaxy S25 series.
TikTok deadline looms as US-China trade negotiations enter second day
The second day of US-China trade talks will take place in Spain today, with the Chinese owner of TikTok facing a looming divestiture deadline.
LG-Hyundai executive endured 7-day ICE custody ordeal despite legal entry
A South Korean worker, who was detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at an LG-Hyundai plant in Georgia on September 4, has detailed their harrowing experience in a "detention diary."
'Very hesitant' to invest in US now: South Korean president
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has said that the recent US immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia, will make Korean companies "very hesitant" about investing in America.
5 unique South Korean tea traditions
From its rich cultural heritage, South Korea's tea traditions are an important part of the legacy.
Why Korean workers detained in US can't return home today
The return of South Korean workers detained in a United States immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia has been delayed.
5 surprising facts about Korean calligraphy
Korean calligraphy, or seoye, is a centuries-old traditional art form.
South Korea condemns US immigration raid at Hyundai-LG factory
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has condemned a recent United States immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG factory in Georgia as an "unjust infringement" on the rights of South Koreans.
US immigration raid at Hyundai sparks crisis for Korean companies
South Korea's top conglomerates are scrambling to deal with the fallout of a major US immigration raid at a Hyundai Motor Co.-LG Energy Solution Ltd. battery joint venture in Georgia.
US, South Korea finalize deal to release Hyundai plant workers
The United States and South Korea have finalized a deal for the release of South Korean nationals detained during an immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia.
US: 457 arrested at Hyundai-LG plant, most are South Koreans
In a major immigration operation, United States authorities have arrested 457 people at a Hyundai-LG plant under construction in Georgia.