Carlos Alcaraz beat great rival Jannik Sinner in a light-hearted sell-out exhibition match in South Korea on Saturday ahead of the Australian Open. Taking place eight days before the Melbourne Grand Slam and in their first appearances this year, the Spanish world number one won 7-5, 7-6 (8/6) in front of an enthusiastic 12,000 crowd […]
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South Korea’s Lee urges Xi to mediate on North Korea’s nuclear programme
SEOUL/BEIJING: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday that he had urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to help curb North Korea’s nuclear programme and explore a potential freeze in exchange for “compensation,” during his visit to Beijing, the first by a South Korean leader in six years. Read More: North Korea prepares for nuclear test: South Korea […]
Brazilian woman arrested for stalking BTS’s Jungkook
A Brazilian woman in her 30s has been arrested for repeatedly stalking BTS member Jungkook, authorities confirmed on January 4. The latest incident occurred when she approached Jungkook’s residence in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, and caused a disturbance by throwing mail at the property. Read More: BTS’s Jimin and Jungkook return from military service, fans go wild! Seoul’s Yongsan […]
South Korea Lee shares selfie with Xi using gifted phone
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung snapped a selfie with Chinese President Xi Jinping using a smartphone gifted by Xi, posting the photos on social media during his visit to Beijing. The selfies, featuring both leaders and their wives, were shared more than 3,400 times in the first few hours, drawing heavy online attention. Read […]
BTS announces new album release for March ahead of global tour
K-pop supergroup BTS will release a new album on March 20, marking their long-awaited return after a hiatus that began in 2022, the band announced on Thursday ahead of a planned world tour later this year. South Korea’s biggest musical act had paused group activities as its members completed mandatory military service, a legal requirement […]
South Korea president hints at apology to North over leaflets
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday he feels an apology is due to North Korea over his predecessor’s alleged order to send drones and propaganda leaflets across the border. He added that he hesitates to say it publicly, fearing it could spark ideological battles or accusations of being pro-North. Prosecutors have accused […]
South Korea arrests four for hacking 120,000 IP cameras
Seoul — South Korean authorities have arrested four individuals accused of hacking over 120,000 video cameras in homes and businesses and using the footage to create sexually exploitative content for an overseas website. Read More: Meta targets ‘cyber mercenaries’ using Facebook to spy The National Police Agency announced the arrests on Sunday, revealing that the […]
Unchecked state surveillance threatens privacy and democracy
Global digital authoritarianism is on the rise, with governments increasingly using surveillance technologies to monitor citizens without oversight. Countries like Pakistan and South Korea illustrate how state powers can intrude into private lives, often under the guise of national security. Read More: Virtual Threat Real Harm- Technology and Gender-Based Violence Such surveillance threatens fundamental rights, including privacy, […]
Truck rams through South Korean market, kills two and injures 18
SEOUL – Two people were killed and 18 others injured on Thursday after a light truck crashed into a crowded market in Bucheon, a city west of Seoul, South Korea, emergency officials said. The incident occurred when the vehicle ploughed 150 metres through a narrow passageway lined with stalls before coming to a halt. According […]
South Korea halts flights as students sit crucial college exam
SEOUL – South Korea’s nationwide college entrance exam, the “Suneung,” brought the country to a standstill on Thursday as more than 550,000 students sat for the high-stakes test. To ensure smooth proceedings, flights were temporarily halted for 35 minutes, and banks and public offices delayed opening by an hour. Students arrived early at exam centres […]