South Korea News & Breaking Stories

Amazon's Black Friday sale offers discounts on 16 Lego sets, including a BTS Dynamite set and other popular options.

The highly anticipated return of Squid Game with 'The Challenge' is set to release on November 22, featuring new characters and plot.

Global equities rise and Treasury yields rebound as hopes of interest rate cuts fade, but uncertainty remains over growth and inflation.

Malaysia is exploring opportunities to send lecturers and trainers to South Korea and Turkey for technical and vocational education and training.

President Biden's National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, thanked China for helping return a U.S. soldier from North Korea.

Merrill Kelly, who debuted in the MLB at 30, has become an indispensable player for the Arizona Diamondbacks, leading them to the NLCS.

American soldier Travis King, who ran across the border into North Korea in July, has been transferred to U.S. custody and is on his way back to the United States.

Wall Street experienced a sharp decline as U.S. interest rates are expected to remain high, causing stocks to fall worldwide.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has returned from his trip to Russia, where he strengthened ties with President Putin. The two countries discussed defense ties, leading to speculation about arms transfer deals in violation of U.N. resolutions.

Instacart's stock opened at $42 a share, 40% higher than anticipated, with a market valuation of roughly $13.9 billion.

Aaron Ramsey jokes about Brennan Johnson's move to Tottenham, saying he wishes it weren't to his old rival team.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un criticizes officials for their "irresponsible" response to flood damage, blaming them for spoiling the national economy.

Leaders of Japan, South Korea, and the United States strengthen cooperation and security in the Indo-Pacific region through defense agreements.

Shabab Al Ahli of the United Arab Emirates will face Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr in the Asian Champions League.

Spain and Sweden face off in World Cup semi-finals, with referee Edina Alves Batista making history as the first female referee in the tournament.

Kim Jong Un reshuffles North Korean military leadership amid tensions, appointing Vice Marshal Ri Yong Gil as chief of the General Staff.

UK-based Nexeon has chosen South Korea as the location for its first commercial production facility for silicon anode materials. The plant will be constructed in Gunsan and is expected to begin production in 2025. Nexeon has a supply agreement with South Korean chemical company OCI for the necessary raw materials. The proximity of the two sites will result in cost advantages and eliminate the need for complex logistics operations. Nexeon recently secured Panasonic as its first major buyer. CEO Scott Brown said the collaboration with OCI is a significant milestone that will help scale operations.

Get ready for the Wyndham Championship with PrizePicks PGA DFS prop picks for Round 2. Si Woo Kim and J.T. Poston are expected to perform well, while Justin Thomas continues to struggle.

BLACKPINK's Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun's dating news has left fans mourning the end of the beloved Snowdrop couple, HAESOO.

Blackpink's Jisoo is dating actor Ahn Bo-hyun, breaking the secrecy surrounding celebrity relationships in South Korea.

Researchers from South Korea have published two papers describing the potential creation of a room-temperature superconductor known as LK-99. Superconductors are materials that exhibit near-zero electrical resistance and expel magnetic fields, allowing electric charges to move freely through them. Currently, superconductivity only occurs at extremely low temperatures and high pressures, limiting their practical applications. If the South Korean researchers' claims are validated, the room-temperature superconductor could revolutionize various industries by enabling transformative advancements at lower costs and with near-zero energy loss. However, further validation and scrutiny of the research is needed.

"Room-temperature superconductor LK-99 shows promise in recent research, potentially revolutionizing various industries and creating investment opportunities."

Kim Jong Un showcases advanced weaponry to Russian defense minister.

ECB expected to raise rates as Fed raises interest rates.

USWNT aims for record-breaking World Cup win amid generational shift.

Katie Ledecky becomes most decorated female swimmer at World Aquatics Championships.

16-year-old Casey Phair becomes youngest player in Women's World Cup.

Kylian Mbappe's uncertain future in Paris as Saudi club offers $1.1 billion.

Erling Haaland scores twice as Manchester City beats Yokohama F. Marinos.

Barbie and Oppenheimer films set for successful box office weekend.

Kylian Mbappe excluded from PSG squad amid reports of potential sale.

US soldier crosses into North Korea, throwing Washington into crisis.

North Korea fires missiles as US deploys submarine to South Korea.

Rory McIlroy wins Scottish Open with birdies in final two holes.

Netflix faces potential strike from Screen Actors' Guild, impacting future releases.

Jungkook of BTS releases teaser for upcoming single 'SEVEN' featuring actress Han So-hee and American singer Latto, generating excitement among fans.

Kim Hyo-joo and Lin Xiyu tied for first-round lead at U.S. Women's Open.

Netflix's "Nimona" receives critical acclaim after Disney dropped the graphic novel adaptation.