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South Korea and the US to conduct Freedom Shield military drills in March

Colonel Jang Do-young (L), public affairs director of South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Colonel Ryan Donald (R), public affairs director of the United Nations Command (UNC), Combined Forces Command (CFC) and United States Forces Korea (USFK), pose for a photo during a press briefing on the South Korea-US Freedom Shield Military Exercise at the Defence Ministry in Seoul, South Korea February 25, 2026. JUNG YEON-JE/Pool via REUTERS
Colonel Jang Do-young (L), public affairs director of South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Colonel Ryan Donald (R), public affairs director of the United Nations Command (UNC), Combined Forces Command (CFC) and United States Forces Korea (USFK), pose for a photo during a press briefing on the South Korea-US Freedom Shield Military Exercise at the Defence Ministry in Seoul, South Korea February 25, 2026. JUNG YEON-JE/Pool via REUTERS

‘We deserve these roles and spaces’: Bridgerton’s Yerin Ha brushes off negativity over East Asian casting

Yerin Ha plays Sophie Baek, an earl’s illegitimate daughter who is forced by her stepmother to work as a housemaid.
Yerin Ha plays Sophie Baek, an earl’s illegitimate daughter who is forced by her stepmother to work as a housemaid.

Memory boom drives South Korea’s benchmark share index past 6,000 for the first time

South Korea's Kospi index is now up 45 per cent for 2026 as chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix rally.
South Korea's Kospi index is now up 45 per cent for 2026 as chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix rally.

US forces regret giving Seoul late notice on drills tied to China mid-air stand-off

The US is a longstanding security ally of South Korea and currently stations 28,500 troops in the country.
The US is a longstanding security ally of South Korea and currently stations 28,500 troops in the country.

South Korea’s birthrate, the world’s lowest, rises again amid signs of easing demographic crisis

New births in South Korea started to rebound in 2024 on a post-pandemic boost and supported by government policies.
New births in South Korea started to rebound in 2024 on a post-pandemic boost and supported by government policies.

‘SEAblings’ v Korea: Online spat reveals long-buried racial tensions

Many South-east Asian users gathered under the hashtag “SEAbling”, a portmanteau of “South-east Asia” and “sibling” to express regional solidarity.
Many South-east Asian users gathered under the hashtag “SEAbling”, a portmanteau of “South-east Asia” and “sibling” to express regional solidarity.

South Korean health officials deny use of contaminated Covid-19 vaccines

According to a report released on Feb 23, a total of 1,285 vaccine doses distributed in South Korea were found to contain foreign materials.
According to a report released on Feb 23, a total of 1,285 vaccine doses distributed in South Korea were found to contain foreign materials.

South Korea’s ex-president Yoon appeals against insurrection verdict

The former president has yet to say whether he would appeal the court's verdict.
The former president has yet to say whether he would appeal the court's verdict.

K-pop romance scam surge prompts South Korea-Brazil police alliance

In Brazil, authorities have reported cases involving fake sales of South Korean travel packages.
In Brazil, authorities have reported cases involving fake sales of South Korean travel packages.

Why post on Instagram? 4 in 10 South Koreans use it to boast, survey shows

Around 72.9 per cent said there appear to be many users who show off or brag on social media.
Around 72.9 per cent said there appear to be many users who show off or brag on social media.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.