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South Korea's NIS reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un suffers from severe obesity weighing over 140 kg, though no serious health deterioration has been detected.

A 3.5-meter bronze whaler shark trapped in a Busan canal has drawn over 600,000 visitors, prompting authorities to name the marine animal an honorary city influencer while rescue efforts continue.

First medal for the Paralympic taekwondo athlete at the Grand Prix tournament, which puts him in an excellent position ahead of the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

South Korean media report that the government is preparing a proposal to be brought before parliament to send military assets to the Strait of Hormuz before the end of the year, alongside contacts with the USA, UK, and France. Options being examined: deployment of patrol aircraft, a support ship, or a mine-clearing unit.

South Korea national team star Ji So-yun heard the remark over the radio during a match. Players' Association: "Sexual harassment and a serious violation of rights."

A gradual collapse in South Korea's KOSPI index wiped out $2.5 trillion in market value and left investors who bet on the AI boom with heavy losses.

The picturesque tourist island turned into a scene of horror after four bodies of missing persons were found within 72 hours, with a local police officer suspected of closing hundreds of cases and forging official records.

The large naval exercise planned for next month was cancelled after the Americans announced that the war in Iran is limiting the availability of forces. The decision comes just a week after Trump ordered a significant reduction in another joint exercise, which he called "hostile" toward North Korea and mentioned his good relations with Kim Jong Un.

The US President announced a reduction in military exercises with South Korea and declared the renewal of contacts with Kim Jong Un. In Ukraine, a former Minister of Defense calls for the ouster of Volodymyr Zelensky, while Iceland prepares for a referendum on its future relations with Europe.

A major scandal has erupted in South Korea: a government report revealed that in the early 2010s, football association officials bribed foreign referees with visits to brothels. The affair, which has reignited the country's gender war, is causing widespread public outrage.

The US President ordered the Pentagon to reduce massive military exercises, claiming they send a "hostile message" to Pyongyang. Donald Trump explained the move by his good relations with Kim Jong Un, who he says has been respectful since his return to the White House. He also took a jab at Seoul for refusing to assist him against Tehran: "They said no thanks."

The South Korean army fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line. Following the gunfire, the soldiers from the North retreated, reported the local news agency Yonhap, citing an anonymous source.

South Korea is preparing for a total ban on the sale of dog meat, effective in 2027. For many elderly citizens, this marks a painful farewell to a long-standing culinary tradition.

The National Human Rights Commission determined that charging women extra for towels, soap, and hair dryers, while men receive them for free, is gender discrimination. An inspection in the city of Gyeongsan found that 22 out of 27 bathhouses checked practiced this. The commission proposed a simple solution: a deposit from all customers.

Incheon Airport in South Korea has become the world's busiest airport for the first time, serving 38.4 million passengers in the first half of the year. The surge is attributed to infrastructure expansion and shifting global travel patterns.

V, a member of the global pop group BTS, revealed on Wednesday that he is receiving medical treatment for hearing impairment in one ear. The announcement came during the group's world tour, which reunites all seven members following a hiatus for mandatory military service. The singer, whose full name is Kim Tae-hyung, shared in a live broadcast that he has been dealing with the condition for two...

The US is significantly accelerating the production of air defense interceptors. The UAE presents a 'DIY' style drone. Korea has granted a local corporation a contract for the mass production of unmanned robots. And the fund that will invest millions in Israeli defense-tech companies.

North Korea launched a ballistic missile overnight from the east of the country toward the sea, South Korean and Japanese authorities reported. According to the Japanese Ministry of Defense, the missile fell into the sea and caused no damage. The launch comes against the backdrop of rising tensions in the region, days before the start of joint military exercises by the USA and South Korea.

South Korea's romantic wedding of the century exploded and turned into a drama with sequels. Now they are already being called the "divorce of the century".

North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile into the sea for the first time in over a month. Seoul raised its alert level, Japan and the United States condemned the act, against the backdrop of joint exercises and North Korean threats in response to Japan arming itself with Tomahawk missiles.

A Starbucks Korea campaign, which included the terms "SS Tank" and "Tank Day," sparked accusations that it mocked one of the most traumatic events in the country's history. Following the uproar, police raided the company's offices, the campaign was canceled, and the CEO was dismissed.

The decision by the regulator in South Korea to approve double-leveraged ETFs on the country's major technology stocks, Samsung and SK Hynix, was intended to bring local investors back home. The move worked beyond expectations, and the public poured $9.4 billion into these funds in less than two months. However, the timing turned out to be extremely poor: the market experienced a sharp correction...

Global markets show optimism amid progress on the Iran issue and strong financial reports. Asian markets are rallying, oil prices are declining, and the dollar has fallen below 3 shekels.

Authorities in the South Korean capital have deployed a fleet of 200 trucks to cool roads across the metropolis following record-breaking temperatures. At least 16 people have died due to the intense heat.

South Korea recorded its highest temperature since climate data began to be documented over a hundred years ago, according to the South Korea Meteorological Administration. The agency stated that the temperature in Yangsan, a city in the southeast of the country, reached 42.5 degrees Celsius.

The Wall Street chip index has shed a quarter of its value in a month and a half. Concerns about Chinese technology, rising AI costs, and cash flow issues are mounting. However, investment managers remain optimistic, calling it a "natural correction" and emphasizing that the AI revolution is just beginning.

South Korean authorities ordered the evacuation of civilians near the US Osan Air Base today, Tuesday, following a white phosphorus leak. The incident caused concern among local residents, but the situation has since been resolved.

The AI summit in San Francisco has yielded agreements worth hundreds of billions of dollars, cementing South Korea's position as a critical link in the global technology supply chain.

Inho Park, former commander of the South Korean Air Force, met with Mayor Moshe Lion, toured Har Hotzvim, and was introduced to the "Diplomat's Guide to Jerusalem" initiative. Lion stated: "The goal is to become the economic capital of the Middle East."

South Korea has unveiled $950 billion in deals to boost AI chip production and computing power, led by tech giants SK Hynix and Samsung, aiming to address the global shortage in the sector.

A Seoul court has ordered the chairman of SK Group to pay his ex-wife approximately one-third of his fortune. The $644 million settlement was calculated based on asset values at the time of the appeal hearing, rejecting the ex-wife's request to base the figure on future company valuations.

A South Korean court has ordered the chairman of the SK conglomerate, Chey Tae-won, to pay his ex-wife, Roh Soh-yeong, 944 billion won ($644 million). The ruling marks the latest development in a high-profile divorce case that has captivated the nation for over a decade.

Pet owners in South Korea are increasingly turning to tarot readers to understand their dogs' emotions. The rise in pet ownership, coupled with a declining birth rate, has made this unique service a growing trend.