South Korea’s stock market soars as Samsung union calls off planned strike
Benchmark KOSPI rises more than 8 percent following deal to avert strike at top memory chip maker.
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S Korea appeals court reduces ex-PM’s prison term in martial law case
Seoul appeals court cuts Han Duck-soo’s prison sentence from 23 years to 15.
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BTS draws 50,000 fans in less than five hours to Mexico City palace
K-pop group BTS appeared on the balcony of Mexico’s National Palace after meeting President Claudia Sheinbaum.
Published On 7 May 2026
North Korean women’s club to play rare football match in the South
Naegohyang FC will play the South’s Suwon FC on May 20 in the semifinal of the Women’s Asian Champions League.
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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.
Published On 3 May 2026
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Rallies under way as workers gather for International Labour Day
Workers, activists and trade unions around the world marked May Day with rallies on Friday.
Published On 2 May 2026
K-pop’s BTS comeback tour rallies South Korea’s global ‘soft power’ drive
K-pop sensations BTS ignited a wave of interest in South Korean culture that now extends from food to cosmetics.
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.
Asia’s stock markets surge, oil falls on hopes for US-Iran talks
Relief for global markets comes after Trump says Iranian officials are keen on a deal.
Israel in row with South Korean leader over Palestinian abuse concerns
South Korea’s president says it’s disappointing Israel does not ‘even once reflect on criticisms from around the world’.
North Korea keeping Iran at arm’s length, reports Seoul
South Korea says Pyongyang is wary as it seeks to renew diplomatic dialogue with the US.
