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DISASTERBREAKINGJul 12South Korea under emergency advisory as heatwave days increaseSouth Korea issued its first-ever emergency heatwave alert on Sunday under a new warning system launched this year, advising people to halt outdoor activities and keep cool. The new warning system was introduced to better deal with a rising number of heatwaves in South Korea, which have become longer and more intense, officials said. An emergency alert is issued when areas experiencing a heatwave are forecast to hit perceived temperatures of 38°C or an actual temperature of 39°C for one...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 12South Korean ticket touts to face the music when new penalties come into playFor many K-pop fans in South Korea, the hunt for concert tickets has turned into a high-stakes battle, one where logging on early is no longer enough and ordinary fans find themselves outmatched by organised resellers, bots and shadowy workarounds that can send prices soaring far beyond face value. Previous solutions have failed to rein in the problem, but the government is hoping that the threat of massive fines may finally free ticket seekers from the grips of predatory scalpers. From August...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 10South Korea says won still misaligned , sees relief coming in H2South Korea's government indicates its currency remains misaligned and anticipates improvement in the second half of the year. This reports on a nation's economic assessment and currency outlook.investinglive.com
BUSINESSJul 10South Korean chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in US share saleThe shares are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest ever debut by a foreign firm.BBC World
POLITICSJul 9South Korea Supreme Court upholds prison sentence for Yoon in first martial law caseThe South Korea Supreme Court has upheld a prison sentence for Yoon in the first martial law case. This ruling carries significant legal implications related to historical events.seattletimes.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 9Meet SK Hynix, the trillion-dollar South Korean chipmaker debuting on U.S. marketsFollowing a more than sevenfold rally in its stock price over the past year, South Korea's SK Hynix is listing on the Nasdaq.CNBC
POLITICSJul 9South Korea Supreme Court upholds prison sentence for Yoon in first martial law caseSouth Korea's Supreme Court has affirmed a prison sentence for Yoon in the country's inaugural martial law case. This marks a notable legal decision concerning historical political events.newsday.com · United States
POLITICSJul 9Top court upholds South Korean ex-president Yoon’s 7-year jail sentenceVanguard Nigeria
MILITARYJul 9South Korea set to power US fight for naval dominance amid rising geopolitical tensionsThe United States is turning to South Korea’s world-leading shipbuilding industry as it seeks to refresh its ageing naval fleet, a move set to expand the bilateral alliance beyond security into defence manufacturing, technology and industrial production. According to analysts, the bid reflects Washington’s efforts to address long-standing problems in its own industry – such as chronic construction delays, cost overruns, shortages of skilled workers and supply chain constraints. It also marks a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 9South Korea's top court upholds 7-year sentence for ex-president YoonSouth Korea's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a seven-year prison sentence handed down to former president Yoon Suk Yeol o charges of obstruction and other crimes tied to his botched 2024 martial law declaration. The disgraced former president has insisted his martial law declaration was motivated by the public interest.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 9South Korea's top court upholds ex-president Yoon's 7-year sentenceThe court dismissed Yoon's appeals, saying there ​was no misunderstanding of any legal interpretations in the rulings.DW News [en]
WORLDJul 8More than 30,000 votes cast so far in search of South Korea’s top travel spotsSouth Korea has extended voting for its ambitious travel directory of the 10,000 must-visit destinations across the country. So far, more than 30,000 people have already had their say.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSJul 8South Korea's KOSPI enters bear market as AI selloff deepensSouth Korea's KOSPI index has entered a bear market. This development is attributed to a deepening selloff related to artificial intelligence stocks.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 8Samsung-backed AI chip firm Rebellions targets IPO in South Korea next year, CEO tells CNBCSunghyun Park, CEO of Rebellions, told CNBC that the company is leaning toward a listing on the KOSPI over the KOSDAQ.CNBC
POLITICSJul 8South Korea enforces strict law against fake newsSouth Korea is enforcing a strict new law aimed at combating fake news. This policy development reflects efforts to regulate information dissemination.tennesseedaily.com · United States
POLITICSJul 8South Korea enforces strict law against fake newsSouth Korea is now enforcing a stringent law aimed at combating fake news. This measure reflects the government's efforts to regulate information dissemination.middleeaststar.com · Syria
POLITICSJul 8South Korea enforces strict law against fake newsSouth Korea has begun enforcing a strict new law aimed at combating fake news. This development highlights government efforts to regulate information dissemination.greekherald.com · Greece
POLITICSJul 8South Korea enforces strict law against fake newsSouth Korea has begun enforcing a strict new law aimed at combating fake news. This development highlights government efforts to regulate information dissemination.sydneysun.com · Australia
POLITICSJul 8South Korea enforces strict law against fake newsSouth Korea is implementing a strict law aimed at combating fake news. This describes a governmental action to regulate information.taiwansun.com · China
POLITICSJul 8South Korea enforces strict law against fake newsSouth Korea is enforcing a strict law targeting fake news. This measure aims to combat the spread of misinformation.mainemirror.com · United States
MILITARYJul 8South Korea Lee eyes co - operation with Nato in arms R & D , productionSouth Korea is considering cooperation with NATO on arms research and development, and production. This indicates potential strategic alignment and military industrial collaboration.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSJul 8South Korea enforces strict law against fake newsSouth Korea is enforcing a strict law targeting fake news. This measure aims to combat the spread of misinformation.parisguardian.com · France
POLITICSJul 8South Korean law targeting fake new takes effect as journalist groups raise concernsA new law targeting 'fake news' has taken effect in South Korea, prompting concerns from various journalist groups. This development highlights ongoing debates about media freedom and government regulation.journalgazette.net · United States
MILITARYJul 8South Korea loses Canada submarine deal but cements top-tier defence statusSouth Korea may have lost Canada’s multibillion-dollar submarine order, but analysts say its close-run contest with Germany has handed Seoul a different prize: proof that it can challenge one of the world’s traditional undersea warfare powers on a stage watched closely by defence buyers. Canada chose Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as the preferred bidder for a programme worth about US$40 billion to build up to 12 diesel-electric submarines, along with long-term maintenance and...South China Morning Post