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South Korea

South Korean province sorry after official says ‘import young women’ to lift birth rate

The government of South Korea's South Jeolla province said the use of the word "import" in Jindo county chief Kim Hee-su's remark “violates human dignity and objectifies women”.
The government of South Korea's South Jeolla province said the use of the word "import" in Jindo county chief Kim Hee-su's remark “violates human dignity and objectifies women”.

BTS’ concerts at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in July sold out in 30 mins: Ticketmaster

BTS' world tour kicks off on April 9 in South Korea.
BTS' world tour kicks off on April 9 in South Korea.

Travel Journal

Seven days in Seoul with mum: An unlikely bonding trip after a decade

The writer and her mother on a trip to South Korea in November 2025, their first time travelling as a pair in almost a decade.
The writer and her mother on a trip to South Korea in November 2025, their first time travelling as a pair in almost a decade.

Why Indonesian K-pop fans are boycotting a South Korean bank

Kpop4planet's Lee Da-yeon (left) and Nurul Sarifah hold signs demanding that Hana Bank cease funding nickel projects on Feb 2.
Kpop4planet's Lee Da-yeon (left) and Nurul Sarifah hold signs demanding that Hana Bank cease funding nickel projects on Feb 2.

South Korea win maiden Badminton Asia Team Championships women’s crown

South Korea's An Se-young celebrates after winning the India Open women's singles final in New Delhi on Jan 18, 2026. On Feb 8, she led her nation to their maiden Badminton Asia Team Championships women’s title, after they beat China 3-0.
South Korea's An Se-young celebrates after winning the India Open women's singles final in New Delhi on Jan 18, 2026. On Feb 8, she led her nation to their maiden Badminton Asia Team Championships women’s title, after they beat China 3-0.

Curling-South Korea seeing the 'Sunny' side after back-to-back wins

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Mixed Doubles Round Robin Session 10 - South Korea vs Estonia - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 08, 2026. Seonyeong Kim of South Korea and Yeongseok Jeong of South Korea look on during their match against Marie Kaldvee of Estonia and Harri Lill of Estonia REUTERS/Issei Kato
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Mixed Doubles Round Robin Session 10 - South Korea vs Estonia - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 08, 2026. Seonyeong Kim of South Korea and Yeongseok Jeong of South Korea look on during their match against Marie Kaldvee of Estonia and Harri Lill of Estonia REUTERS/Issei Kato

Short track-Fontana spearheads Italian challenge against skating heavyweights

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Opening Ceremony - San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy - February 06, 2026. Flagbearers Arianna Fontina of Italy and Federico Pellegrino of Italy in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony REUTERS/Yara Nardi
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Opening Ceremony - San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy - February 06, 2026. Flagbearers Arianna Fontina of Italy and Federico Pellegrino of Italy in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony REUTERS/Yara Nardi

A record 3.6 million young people in South Korea do not own homes

The number of young Seoul residents who do not own homes has been trending upward since 2015.
The number of young Seoul residents who do not own homes has been trending upward since 2015.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 8, 2026

The first meeting of leaders of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace will be held on Feb 19.
The first meeting of leaders of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace will be held on Feb 19.

South Korean crypto exchange to reimburse some users after $51b error

South Korean crypto exchange Bithump had intended to award won to winners of a promotion, but an employee keyed in Bitcoin instead.
South Korean crypto exchange Bithump had intended to award won to winners of a promotion, but an employee keyed in Bitcoin instead.

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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.