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Former Socceroo Williams set for India call-up after nationality switch

Counterfeit K-beauty products flooding global market, and most shoppers can’t tell the difference

A fake Sulwhasoo cream that had been illegally imported from China and listed on Korean e‑commerce sites as authentic.
A fake Sulwhasoo cream that had been illegally imported from China and listed on Korean e‑commerce sites as authentic.

South Korea seeks US fuel for domestically built nuclear-powered submarine, official says

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 29, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 29, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

North Korea fires unidentified ballistic missile: Seoul military

People stand next to a television showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test, at a railway station in Seoul on Nov 7, 2025.
People stand next to a television showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test, at a railway station in Seoul on Nov 7, 2025.

One worker dead, six trapped after South Korea power plant incident

People walk near a large structure in Ulsan which collapsed on Nov 6 and where multiple people are believed to be trapped.
People walk near a large structure in Ulsan which collapsed on Nov 6 and where multiple people are believed to be trapped.

South Korea officials question feasibility of building nuclear submarine in US shipyard

A 3D-printed miniature model of U.S. President Donald Trump and the South Korea flag are seen in this illustration taken July 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
A 3D-printed miniature model of U.S. President Donald Trump and the South Korea flag are seen in this illustration taken July 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

K-actress Lee Si-young welcomes baby girl conceived via IVF after divorce from husband

Lee Si-young also has a seven-year-old son named Jung-yoon, whom she shares with her former husband, restaurant entrepreneur Cho Seong-hyun.
Lee Si-young also has a seven-year-old son named Jung-yoon, whom she shares with her former husband, restaurant entrepreneur Cho Seong-hyun.

Seven trapped after S. Korea power plant structure collapse

The collapsed power plant structure at Korea East-West Power's Ulsan Power headquarters on Nov 6.
The collapsed power plant structure at Korea East-West Power's Ulsan Power headquarters on Nov 6.

South Korea deems building nuclear submarine at home ‘reasonable’

South Korea’s Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on Nov 5 it was sensible to build the submarine domestically.
South Korea’s Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on Nov 5 it was sensible to build the submarine domestically.

Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard moves to South Korea in Esplanade play with Jeon Do-yeon, Park Hae-soo

Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard is transplanted to South Korea by Australian director Simon Stone.
Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard is transplanted to South Korea by Australian director Simon Stone.

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