South Korea

To achieve a World Cup breakthrough, Asian teams need greater squad depth, mindset shift: Experts

Japan captain Kou Itakura and teammates bowing to their fans after losing 2-1 to Brazil in the World Cup round of 32 on June 29.

South Korea to create future fund from chip windfall to spur growth, tackle inequality

President Lee Jae Myung’s administration would use the “Future Response Fund” to help finance major national investment projects.

Lovebugs fade, but biting katydids spread in Seoul area in South Korea

Brown katydids, known scientifically as Paratlanticus ussuriensis, have recently been reported in large numbers in north-eastern Seoul.

These Korean teachers are here to teach a different lesson using K-pop dance

(From left) Elementary school teachers Jeong Ji-yong, Bae Jio, Lee Su-yeon and Lee Hyun-gil use K-pop to connect with their students.

Move over, Messi! Robot footballers thrill crowds in South Korea

TOPSHOT - Robots take part in a football match at RoboCup 2026, a robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) competition in Incheon on July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jade GAO / AFP)

Police officer in S. Korea investigated for trying to board plane with live rounds

The officer had two bullets with him when he was about to board a plane bound for Gimpo Airport at Jeju Airport (pictured) at around 8.40pm local time on June 28.

Arrest warrant sought for armed rampage at South Korean beauty salon

BTS’ Chile concerts face venue uncertainty after National Stadium use denied

Tickets for all three shows reportedly sold out after going on sale in April, with each concert expected to draw more than 48,000 fans.

South Korea’s bold new chip cluster tests strategy to stay ahead in AI race

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (centre) with SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won (left) and Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Jae-yong after an announcement of public-private collaboration projects in Seoul on June 29.

Will the next Messi be a robot? RoboCup 2026 kicks off in South Korea

Scheduled events in Robocup 2026 include football.

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