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Trump criticises South Korea, says 'declined request to help US in Iran conflict'Speaking to reporters, Trump said he called the South Korean President and asked whether he would be willing to "give us a little hand" wit...18 Aug, 2026, 07.02 AM IST- Donald Trump calls for US-South Korea drills to be substantially reducedPresident Trump directed the Pentagon to significantly reduce joint military drills with South Korea. He expressed unhappiness with the Uni...17 Aug, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
- Bonds face a bigger threat than the Fed as global rates climbAs central banks worldwide, notably in Japan, Canada, and the euro zone, signal plans for sharper interest rate increases than the US, glob...17 Aug, 2026, 05.38 AM IST
- Jinny Lu, the South Korean dog rescued from the meat trade, wins world’s ugliest dog crown after four attemptsJinny Lu, a once-overlooked pug rescued from South Korea, took home the title of World's Ugliest Dog in a competition that values uniquenes...16 Aug, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
- South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed demarcation lineSouth Korean troops fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the military demarcation line. Multiple North Korean soldiers e...16 Aug, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
- Trump shares throwback 'unfriendly look' post with Kim Jong Un, says 'we get along great'US President Trump shared a throwback photo with Kim Jong Un, noting their good relationship. North Korea criticized upcoming US-South Kore...16 Aug, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
- Jeju's Haenyeo women have spent generations diving without oxygen tanks; a 2025 study found their hearts slow dramatically underwater, likely shaped by years of trainingThe Haenyeo women of South Korea are renowned for their remarkable ability to dive deep without any oxygen tanks, gathering valuable resour...15 Aug, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
- Why is North Korea ramping up criticism of Japan?North Korea criticizes Japan's military expansion and its alliances with the United States and South Korea. This rhetoric coincides with an...14 Aug, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
- In 2017, Lancet scientists forecast life expectancy across 35 industrialized countries using 21 statistical models. 13 years later, South Korean women are projected to average about 90.8 years, potentially setting a historic human longevity recordSouth Korean women are projected to surpass ninety years of life expectancy by 2030. This milestone is driven by widespread healthcare acce...14 Aug, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
- South Korea's Kospi swings from bear to bull market in just a month. Is AI trade regaining strength?South Korea’s KOSPI has swung from bear to bull market in just a month, surging over 31% from its July low. A sharp rebound in Samsung Elec...13 Aug, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
- North Korea launches another missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korean military drillsNorth Korea has executed a second ballistic missile launch within the week, escalating tensions in the region ahead of the upcoming South K...12 Aug, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
- Global Markets Today: Asian stocks mixed, oil extends gainsAsian markets showed cautious optimism as crude oil prices experienced slight increases, with eyes on potential agreements in the Middle Ea...12 Aug, 2026, 06.32 AM IST
- Global Market: South Korean shares rise for second day as Samsung Electronics gainsSouth Korean shares extended gains for a second straight session, led by Samsung Electronics, while strong export growth provided further s...11 Aug, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
- In 1953, South Korea began a massive reforestation campaign after the Korean War. Decades later, the effort produced a stunning transformation, with more than 10 billion trees turning barren mountains into thriving forestsAfter the Korean War ended in 1953, South Korea faced severely degraded hills and mountains, with millions of hectares classified as “bare ...10 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
- Global Market: South Korean stocks fluctuate as AI spending concerns weigh on chipmakersSouth Korean shares swung between gains and losses on Friday as investors assessed the latest U.S. corporate earnings and remained cautious...07 Aug, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
- North Korea launches unidentified projectile toward waters off its east coast, South Korea saysNorth Korea on Thursday launched an unidentified projectile into waters off its east coast, South Korea's military said, without disclosing...06 Aug, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
- Explained: How AI-led Kospi, Nikkei selloff sparked record 15% drawdown in Asian funds in JulyAsia’s major multi-strategy funds suffered sharp July losses as an AI-linked stock selloff across Japan, South Korea and China erased much ...06 Aug, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
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