South Korea's AI Chip Boom: 3000% Bonuses, Wealth Divide
South Korea's chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix are paying record bonuses, but the wealth surge is concentrated among a few, sparking debate over profit-sharing and widening inequality.
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Ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee jailed 7 years for luxury gifts
Former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee sentenced to seven years in prison for accepting luxury gifts including a diamond necklace and Dior handbag in exchange for favours.
Ex-President Yoon Gets 30 Years for Drone Incursion
South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sending drones over Pyongyang, a move prosecutors said aimed to create a pretext for his 2024 martial law declaration.
1970s K-pop Icon Ok-hee Dies at 73 After Cancer Battle
Beloved 1970s singer Ok-hee, leader of Seoul Sisters and K-pop pioneer, dies aged 73 after battling kidney cancer. Tributes pour in from fans and fellow artists.
Seoul Pride: Thousands Fill Streets for Queer Culture Festival
Tens of thousands celebrated Seoul's queer culture festival, demanding legal protections and an end to discrimination, despite ongoing stigma and political opposition.
South Korea to Train 500,000 Soldiers as Drone Warriors
South Korea will train 500,000 military personnel across all branches as drone operators, with plans to procure thousands of drones by 2030, citing lessons from Ukraine and Middle East conflicts.
South Korea's 'Brunch World Cup' Sees Daytime Street Cheering
South Koreans adapt to the time difference, turning World Cup matches into morning celebrations with gimbap and coffee instead of late-night beer and soju.
Man City Add Atletico Madrid, K-League All Stars to Pre-Season
Manchester City will face Atletico Madrid and K-League All Stars in Seoul this August, adding to a pre-season that includes Inter Milan in Hong Kong.
Seoul Named World's Most Walkable City, Edinburgh Second
Seoul tops Time Out's 2026 survey as the world's most walkable city, with 93% of residents rating walkability highly. Edinburgh follows close behind, missing first place by 0.08 percentile points.
Seoul Named Must-Visit City for 2026 After Asia Trip
Travel expert Molly Toolan names Seoul as the must-visit city for 2026 after a four-month Asia trip, praising its vibrancy, street food, shopping, and proximity to Tokyo.
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