South Korea

South Korea denies report on discussing chips as first US investment

The statement comes after JoongAng Ilbo newspaper said the first project was facing uncertainty after Washington unexpectedly sought investment in US memory-chip facilities.

Director Hong Sang-soo and his partner, actress Kim Min-hee, win big at Locarno Film Festival

Actress Kim Min-hee (left) and her partner, director Hong Sang-soo, at a photocall at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland on Aug 15, 2026.

South Korea President Lee backs stronger self-defence, says drills not aimed at North Korea

President Lee Jae Myung said civil defence exercises were aimed at safeguarding South Koreans’ lives and safety.

Ahn Ha-young debate: Why does a Korean actor’s family history still matter?

Our Sticky Love lead actress Ahn Ha-young has found herself embroiled in controversy in the week of promoting her new romantic comedy.

Trump move to cut drills with South Korea shocks experts, analysts

The 11-day Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises held by US and South Korean forces are designed to prepare for the prospect of war with nuclear-armed North Korea.

Top US Democrat slams Trump’s ‘inane’ move to shrink South Korea military drill

He called the decision a “propaganda victory” for North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.

Stray Kids make Billboard history with 9th straight No. 1

Stray Kid’s 10th EP debuted atop the Billboard 200 with 369,000 equivalent album units earned in the US.

News analysis

Trump orders US-S. Korea military drills trimmed as he seeks to re-engage Pyongyang

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump at their summit in 2019. Trump is scaling back the US’ current military exercise with South Korea, citing as a reason his “very good relationship” with Kim.

Who will take helm of South Korean men’s national football team?

South Korean players applaud their fans after the World Cup match against South Africa in June.

Busan’s Haeundae named Korea’s first global tourism zone

Under the government-backed project, 6 billion won (S$5.48 million) will be invested through 2027.

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