South Korea Recalls Ukraine Ambassador Over POW Dispute
South Korea has recalled its ambassador to Ukraine as a diplomatic dispute escalates over Kyiv’s disclosure of the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war.
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South Korea Threatens Action Over Ukraine Prisoners-Of-War Disclosure
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has warned that Seoul could take further measures against Ukraine unless Kyiv publicly apologises for disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. The diplomatic dispute began after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed during his address to the UN General Assembly last week that…
South Korea Demands North Korean Apology Over DMZ Landmine Blasts
South Korea has demanded an apology from North Korea after landmine explosions along their shared border injured three South Korean military personnel earlier this month. The explosions occurred on September 21 on the South Korean side of the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), the 4km-wide buffer separating the two Koreas. South Korea’s military said Tuesday that the…
South Korean Restaurant Named After Xi Jinping Vandalised by Chinese Nationals
A Chinese restaurant in South Korea named after President Xi Jinping was vandalised by four Chinese nationals who fled the country shortly after the attack, according to police. The incident occurred at about 2:40am on September 24 at the restaurant in Bundang District, Seongnam, south of Seoul, during the Chuseok holiday. Surveillance footage showed four…
Trump to Cut South Korea Military Drills After Iran Refusal
Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the United States would “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea. Also citing what he described as Seoul’s refusal to participate in the denuclearisation of Iran and his warm personal relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. In a Truth Social post, Trump said the exercises were…
South Korea Stocks Crash Over 6% as AI Tech Selloff Shakes Investors
South Korea stocks suffered a heavy loss on Thursday. The benchmark KOSPI index dropped more than 6%. The sharp fall followed a global selloff in chip companies. Investors became worried after Meta Platforms announced plans to sell extra AI computing power. That move raised fresh concerns about possible excess investment in artificial intelligence. As a…
South Korea Unveils $576bn AI Chip Investment Plan with Samsung and SK Hynix
South Korea unveils $576 billion AI chip investment with Samsung and SK Hynix to boost semiconductor production and strengthen its global AI leadership. South Korea is making one of its biggest technology bets yet. President Lee Jae Myung has announced AI and semiconductor projects worth more than $576 billion. The massive investment aims to keep…
South Africa reach knockout stage after stunning South Korea
Thapelo Maseko’s second-half goal sends South Africa into the World Cup last 32 for the first time in history. South Africa secured a historic place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after a 1-0 victory over South Korea in Monterrey. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal in the second half, helping Bafana Bafana finish…
Mexico beat South Korea to become first team in knockout stage
Co-hosts Mexico booked their place in the World Cup round of 32 with a hard-fought win over South Korea. Mexico became the first team to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 victory over South Korea in Guadalajara. The decisive moment in the clash came in the 50th…
South Korea Beat Czech Republic in 2026 FIFA World Cup Opener
South Korea came from behind to secure a dramatic victory over the Czech Republic in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. South Korea fought back to defeat Czech Republic 2-1, with substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the decisive goal in the 80th minute. Despite dominating much of the match, South Korea fell behind…
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