Torrential rains kill one in South Korea while Philippine capital battles major flooding
More than 800mm of rain was recorded in the South Korean city of Geoje, which triggered a landslide that killed one person Torrential downpours that have pounded southern parts of South Korea have kil
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theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Kim-praising Trump asks South Korea, ‘Why are we helping you?’ in tiff over Iran aid
President reduces seven-decade U.S. relationship with South Korea to protection racket as he rants about Seoul not joining his war against Iran
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independent.co.uk
17.08.2026
Trump orders US to scale back South Korea military drills
Donald Trump has ordered the US military to scale back joint exercises with South Korea.
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aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Trump orders military to ‘substantially reduce’ joint exercises with South Korea
The president said he has directed the Pentagon to scale down the exercises, citing South Korea’s refusal to join the war in Iran and his “very good” relationship with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.
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nbcnews.com
17.08.2026
Trump says US will scale back military drills with South Korea
His decision to reduce the partnership came after South Korea recently declined to aid his war effort in Iran.
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bbc.co.uk
16.08.2026
South Korea’s SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in record-breaking US IPO
South Korean chip giant makes largest-ever debut by a foreign firm in the US, eclipsing Alibaba's 2014 IPO.
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aljazeera.com
10.07.2026
South Korean President, ex-players, fans demand change after World Cup exit
South Korea's World Cup exit after the group stage prompted the coach to quit, with the President calling for a probe.
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aljazeera.com
29.06.2026
South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss
South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.
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bbc.co.uk
29.06.2026
South Africa fans hail historic World Cup knockout entry after Korea win
The nation’s shock win against South Korea quelled criticism back at home after doubts about coach Hugo Broos’ team.
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aljazeera.com
25.06.2026
South Africa stun South Korea to reach World Cup knockouts for the first time
Bafana Bafana, playing in the tournament for the first time since they hosted it in 2010, have reached the round of 32.
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aljazeera.com
25.06.2026
South Korea’s booming stock market mints a generation of novice investors
South Korean stocks are soaring, drawing first-time investors in a nation where property has long reigned supreme.
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aljazeera.com
10.06.2026
South Korea’s SK Hynix enters exclusive $1 trillion club
Chipmaker becomes second South Korean company in history to hit milestone.
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aljazeera.com
29.05.2026
North Korean side to make rare trip to South Korea
A team of North Korean footballers will make a rare visit to South Korea later this month.
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bbc.com
04.05.2026
South Korea holds pro-Palestine protest in solidarity with Gaza
Protesters in South Korea’s capital, Seoul, were in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza enduring genocidal attacks.
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aljazeera.com
03.05.2026
Eight runners hospitalised after collapsing during South Korea marathon
Heat-related illnesses cause 12 runners to fall during the race near South Korea's Demilitarized Zone.
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aljazeera.com
20.04.2026
Runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search in South Korea
The search has been marked by twists and turns, gripping South Korea and even inspiring a meme coin.
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bbc.com
17.04.2026
How did a wolf become a fugitive in South Korea?
A wolf burrowed under a fence at his zoo in South Korea becoming the country's newest fugitive.
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bbc.com
16.04.2026
North Korea’s denuclearization absent from readouts of latest U.S.-South Korea talks
Questions have grown about Washington and Seoul's commitment to seeking to rid Pyongyang of its nukes after top diplomats' meeting.
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japantimes.co.jp
25.08.2026
South Korea says US cancelled upcoming joint marine exercises over Iran war
The cancellation follows Trump's surprise order last week to scale back a separate annual joint military drill.
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aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
South Korean survivor fights for workplace harassment ‘justice’
Victims are often expected to keep silent while employers have no clear legal duty to tell them how their cases ended.
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japantimes.co.jp
23.08.2026