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US 'very close' to finalizing trade deal with India: Trump
US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration is "very close" to finalizing a trade deal with India.
SK Telecom fined $22,000 over massive data breach affecting millions
South Korea's largest mobile carrier, SK Telecom, has been penalized by the government over a major data leak incident.
'Pay with body': Cabbie makes disturbing offer to Thai tourist
A South Korean taxi driver has sparked outrage after he made inappropriate comments to a Thai tourist.
Who was Lee Seo-yi? Exploring actor's life amid her demise
South Korean actor Lee Seo-yi, best known for her role in the SBS drama Cheongdam-dong Scandal, has died at age 43.
SK Group, AWS to build South Korea's largest AI center
South Korea's SK Group and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are joining hands to build the country's largest artificial intelligence (AI) data center.
K-pop star Ju Haknyeon accused of prostitution, police complaint filed
Ju Haknyeon, a former member of the popular K-pop group The Boyz, has been accused of prostitution.
India's semiconductor era begins: Inside Tata's first chip plant
Tata Electronics is establishing India's first semiconductor fabrication facility in Dholera, near Ahmedabad.
BTS's Jimin, Jungkook discharged from military; duo gets camera shy
BTS's Park Jimin and Jeon Jungkook have been officially discharged from the South Korean military after completing their mandatory service. They become the fifth and sixth members of BTS to finish this duty.
World fertility rates in 'unprecedented decline': UN report
A recent United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) report has revealed that the world is witnessing an "unprecedented decline in fertility rates."
South Korea court fines woman ₹1.7L for 'pantsing' male colleague
A South Korean court has imposed a fine on a woman for sexual misconduct, following an incident where she pulled down a male colleague's trousers and underwear in front of their colleagues
BTS's RM, V complete military service, promise stage return
BTS's leader, Kim Namjoon aka RM, and Kim Taehyung aka V were discharged from the South Korean military on Tuesday, after they completed their mandatory service.
World's largest container ship docks at Kerala's Vizhinjam port
In a historic first for South Asia, the world's largest container ship, MSC IRINA, has docked at the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala.
Who is stabbing survivor Lee Jae-myung, South Korea's new president?
Lee Jae-myung, the newly elected president of South Korea, has had a tumultuous journey to the top.
Malaysia rejects Pakistan's plea to block India's Operation Sindoor events
Malaysia rejected Pakistan's request to cancel all outreach programs of the Indian delegation under Operation Sindoor, sources told India Today and NDTV.
Why K-pop stars are avoiding 'V' sign ahead of elections
As South Korea prepares for its presidential election on Tuesday, K-pop idols are being extra cautious with their hand gestures and poses.
South Korea to hold snap polls on June 3
South Korea is set to hold a snap presidential election on June 3, 2025.
South Korean navy patrol plane crashes in country's south
A South Korean patrol plane, with four crew members on board, crashed during a training flight on Thursday.
ChatGPT is booming in this country—so OpenAI is establishing office
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced plans to open its first office in Seoul, South Korea.
Working 52+ hours weekly? It could alter your brain structure
A recent study has revealed that working long hours can significantly change the brain's structure.
New recording: Sae-ron CONFIRMS sexual relationship with Soo-hyun as minor
Another press conference in Gangnam has sparked public outcry after an audio recording related to late South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron was released.
South Korea reports 52 measles cases, highest in 6 years
South Korea has reported a sharp increase in cases of measles, the highest in six years.
Netflix cancels K-drama's second season despite huge popularity
Fans of Hospital Playlist were hopeful when Netflix launched Resident Playbook, a spinoff set in the same medical universe.
China quietly reduces retaliatory tariffs on some US-made semiconductors
China has slashed retaliatory tariffs on some US-made semiconductors. The move was confirmed to CNN by three import agencies in Shenzhen, China's southern technology hub.
Discover South Korea's tea-drinking traditions
South Korea's centuries-old tea-drinking traditions are deeply embedded in its culture, providing a glimpse into the nation's heritage.
Trade deals: China warns countries against 'appeasing' US
China has warned countries considering trade deals with the United States of America that would harm its interests.
Samsung will make employees work longer hours—But why?
Samsung Electronics has received government approval to exceed its employees' working hours beyond the legally mandated 52-hour workweek in South Korea.
South Korea pledges $23B for chip industry as tariffs loom
South Korea has announced a whopping 33 trillion won ($23.25 billion) support package for its semiconductor industry.
South Korea's ex-President Yoon to face trial for martial law
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol goes on trial on Monday, over charges of insurrection.
South Korea sets date for snap election after president's ouster
South Korea will hold a snap presidential election on June 3, after the impeachment and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo announced.
White House tweaks 14 tariff levels, including India's, after confusion
The White House has amended reciprocal tariff rates for 14 countries after inconsistencies with its figures and the ones quoted by President Donald Trump during his "Liberation Day" announcement.
South Korean president removed from office after court upholds impeachment
Suspended South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been officially dismissed from office.
South Korean police believe they know what started 'worst-ever' wildfires
A middle-aged man tending to a family grave on a hillside in Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang province, is suspected of starting one of South Korea's worst wildfires, according to the National Police Agency.
Trump tariffs are uniting South Korea, Japan, and China
In a major diplomatic move, South Korea's Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun met his Japanese and Chinese counterparts to discuss a free trade agreement in Seoul today.
World's largest 'baby exporter' admits adoption fraud to meet demand
An investigation has found that the South Korean government committed human rights violations during its postwar frenzy of sending babies overseas for adoption.
South Korea battles worst-ever wildfires: 18 dead, thousands evacuated
South Korea is battling its deadliest wildfire crisis ever.
Columbia student sues Trump administration over attempt to deport her
Yunseo Chung, a 21-year-old junior at Columbia University, has filed a lawsuit against the Donald Trump-led administration.
South Korean man jailed after washing machine reflection catches rape
A 24-year-old South Korean man has been sentenced to seven years in jail for rape, indecent assault, and unlawful confinement, among other charges.
South Korea's impeached PM Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president
South Korea's Constitutional Court has overturned the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating him as acting president.
Did biggest K-drama star really date a 15-year-old? Agency responds
Once Korea's highest-paid actor, Kim Soo-hyun's agency GOLDMEDALIST has released a detailed statement denying allegations made by the family of late actor Kim Sae-ron.
South Korean court orders release of impeached President Yoon
The Seoul Central District Court has ordered the release of Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached President of South Korea.
North Korea suspends tourism less than a month after reopening
North Korea has suddenly stopped foreign tours to its special tourist city of Rason, weeks after reopening the city for the first time since imposing a COVID-19 ban on arrivals in 2020.
South Korean military accidentally drops bombs on village, 7 injured
A South Korean military aircraft accidentally dropped eight bombs outside a designated firing range during a training exercise on Thursday.
Philippine fighter jet disappears during anti-insurgency mission
A Philippine Air Force FA-50 fighter jet, carrying two pilots, has mysteriously disappeared during a night combat mission.
Will Japan go extinct?
Japan's birth rate has reached a historic low, with just 720,988 births recorded in 2024.
Japanese woman faces legal action for kissing BTS's Jin
South Korean authorities have summoned a Japanese woman in her 50s for questioning over allegations that she kissed Kim Seok-jin aka Jin—a member of K-pop sensation BTS—without his consent.
South Korea's birth rate rises for 1st time in decade
South Korea saw its birth rate increase in 2024, the first such rise in a decade.
South Korea's Yoon impeachment trial concludes; what happens next
The Constitutional Court of South Korea has wrapped up the impeachment trial of President Yoon Suk Yeol after his controversial declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024.
4 killed, 6 injured after bridge collapses in South Korea
A bridge under construction on the Seoul-Sejong highway in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea collapsed on Tuesday.
Why DeepSeek AI is facing download ban in South Korea
South Korea's data protection authority, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), has temporarily stopped new downloads of the Chinese AI app DeepSeek.
Trump announces reciprocal tariffs, targeting allies and adversaries
United States President Donald Trump has unveiled a new "reciprocal tariffs" policy, aimed at both allies and adversaries.