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Korean farmers sue power firm over climate damage

Five South Korean growers are taking legal action against the state power utility, alleging its fossil fuel reliance has accelerated climate change and ruined their harvests. Discover the implications for renewable energy policy.

Korean workers return to Hyundai after US raid

Some of the 300+ South Korean workers detained in a US immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia have returned to their jobs. Discover the fallout and diplomatic resolution.

Kim Jong Un threatens to annihilate South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared South Korea his country's 'principal enemy' and threatened to destroy the nation if provoked, signalling a dramatic escalation in tensions on the Korean peninsula.

Brazil's farmers battle 'green desert' of eucalyptus

In Brazil's Bahia state, local communities are fighting back against vast eucalyptus plantations that have created ecological dead zones, threatening water supplies and traditional livelihoods.

Young farmer's suicide after bullying from friends

A promising 21-year-old farmer's life ended in tragedy after suffering sustained bullying from people he considered friends, leaving his family devastated and raising serious questions about rural mental health support.

Third of UK farmers made no profit last year

Shocking new report reveals nearly a third of UK farmers operated at break-even or loss in the past year, threatening the future of British agriculture and food security.

South Korea ends 70-year tattoo ban in landmark ruling

In a historic victory for personal freedom, South Korea's Constitutional Court strikes down the nation's 70-year ban on non-medical tattooing, decriminalising thousands of artists and signalling a cultural shift.

Kim Jong Un abandons reunification with South Korea

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Kim Jong Un has declared North Korea will no longer pursue reunification with South Korea, branding it a 'hostile state' while threatening nuclear consequences.

Japanese Minister's Korean Skincare Secret

Japan's economic security minister Sanae Takaichi credits her radiant complexion to Korean beauty products and late-night K-drama sessions, sparking international beauty conversations.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles in major provocation

In a significant escalation of tensions, North Korea has launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, prompting immediate condemnation from Seoul and raising regional security concerns.

Trump snaps at reporter over Argentine beef question

Donald Trump snapped at a journalist who questioned how his purchase of Argentine beef would impact American farmers, delivering a heated response about the country 'dying' during a press conference.

North Korean soldier defects across DMZ border

In a rare border incident, a North Korean soldier has successfully crossed the Demilitarized Zone into South Korea, marking the first such defection in over a year amid heightened tensions.

Farmers' Almanac predicts snowy Thanksgiving, harsh winter

The iconic Farmers' Almanac forecasts a winter of extremes with significant snowfall predicted for Thanksgiving across many regions. Discover their long-range weather predictions and what Britons should expect from the coming cold season.

Author Baek Se-hee dies aged 35

The South Korean writer whose candid mental health memoir touched millions worldwide has passed away, leaving behind a powerful legacy of vulnerability and hope.

South Korea deploys advanced howitzers and drones

Exclusive: South Korea bolsters its military capabilities with cutting-edge K9 howitzers and surveillance drones amid escalating tensions with North Korea, as Pyongyang continues weapons testing.

South Pole Skeleton Mystery Solved After 60 Years

The haunting mystery of a young woman's skeleton found abandoned at the South Pole research station has been solved after six decades, revealing a tragic tale of illness and isolation in the world's most remote location.

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