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23:10Ynet
Bronze medal for Adnan Milad at the Grand Prix in South Korea
Combat Sports

Bronze medal for Adnan Milad at the Grand Prix in South Korea

First medal for the Paralympic taekwondo athlete at the Grand Prix tournament, which puts him in an excellent position ahead of the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

Sep 3, 2026
Report: South Korea prepares to send military forces to the Strait of Hormuz
World

Report: South Korea prepares to send military forces to the Strait of Hormuz

South Korean media report that the government is preparing a proposal to be brought before parliament to send military assets to the Strait of Hormuz before the end of the year, alongside contacts with the USA, UK, and France. Options being examined: deployment of patrol aircraft, a support ship, or a mine-clearing unit.

Aug 31, 2026
09:00Walla
"Maybe she's on her period": Demand to fire referee in South Korea
World

"Maybe she's on her period": Demand to fire referee in South Korea

South Korea national team star Ji So-yun heard the remark over the radio during a match. Players' Association: "Sexual harassment and a serious violation of rights."

Aug 29, 2026
19:00Globes
The world's craziest stock market has become a nightmare journey
Markets

The world's craziest stock market has become a nightmare journey

A gradual collapse in South Korea's KOSPI index wiped out $2.5 trillion in market value and left investors who bet on the AI boom with heavy losses.

Aug 26, 2026
22:27ICE
The mystery of the four bodies on the resort island: police officer arrested on suspicion of a cover-up
World

The mystery of the four bodies on the resort island: police officer arrested on suspicion of a cover-up

The picturesque tourist island turned into a scene of horror after four bodies of missing persons were found within 72 hours, with a local police officer suspected of closing hundreds of cases and forging official records.

Aug 24, 2026
13:19Walla
Another courtship of Kim? Trump cancels exercise with South Korea
World

Another courtship of Kim? Trump cancels exercise with South Korea

The large naval exercise planned for next month was cancelled after the Americans announced that the war in Iran is limiting the availability of forces. The decision comes just a week after Trump ordered a significant reduction in another joint exercise, which he called "hostile" toward North Korea and mentioned his good relations with Kim Jong Un.

Aug 20, 2026
18:30Globes
The deadlock with Iran and Trump's surprising move in the Far East
World

The deadlock with Iran and Trump's surprising move in the Far East

The US President announced a reduction in military exercises with South Korea and declared the renewal of contacts with Kim Jong Un. In Ukraine, a former Minister of Defense calls for the ouster of Volodymyr Zelensky, while Iceland prepares for a referendum on its future relations with Europe.

Aug 19, 2026
07:28Ynet
Sexual bribes to referees, lies and cover-ups: The scandal rocking South Korea
Crime

Sexual bribes to referees, lies and cover-ups: The scandal rocking South Korea

A major scandal has erupted in South Korea: a government report revealed that in the early 2010s, football association officials bribed foreign referees with visits to brothels. The affair, which has reignited the country's gender war, is causing widespread public outrage.

Aug 16, 2026
Due to friendship with Kim and Iran stance: Donald Trump to reduce military exercises with South Korea
Security

Due to friendship with Kim and Iran stance: Donald Trump to reduce military exercises with South Korea

The US President ordered the Pentagon to reduce massive military exercises, claiming they send a "hostile message" to Pyongyang. Donald Trump explained the move by his good relations with Kim Jong Un, who he says has been respectful since his return to the White House. He also took a jab at Seoul for refusing to assist him against Tehran: "They said no thanks."

09:19Now14
North Korean soldiers crossed the border, South Korean army fired warning shots
Security

North Korean soldiers crossed the border, South Korean army fired warning shots

The South Korean army fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line. Following the gunfire, the soldiers from the North retreated, reported the local news agency Yonhap, citing an anonymous source.

Aug 14, 2026
19:20Maariv
The end of the dog soup era: South Korea says goodbye to tradition
World

The end of the dog soup era: South Korea says goodbye to tradition

South Korea is preparing for a total ban on the sale of dog meat, effective in 2027. For many elderly citizens, this marks a painful farewell to a long-standing culinary tradition.

Women paid more: The ruling against discrimination in South Korean bathhouses
Society

Women paid more: The ruling against discrimination in South Korean bathhouses

The National Human Rights Commission determined that charging women extra for towels, soap, and hair dryers, while men receive them for free, is gender discrimination. An inspection in the city of Gyeongsan found that 22 out of 27 bathhouses checked practiced this. The commission proposed a simple solution: a deposit from all customers.

Aug 13, 2026
Overtook Heathrow: This is the busiest airport in the world
Travel

Overtook Heathrow: This is the busiest airport in the world

Incheon Airport in South Korea has become the world's busiest airport for the first time, serving 38.4 million passengers in the first half of the year. The surge is attributed to infrastructure expansion and shifting global travel patterns.

12:11Now14
Drama in BTS: Pop star reveals medical issue in live broadcast
Health

Drama in BTS: Pop star reveals medical issue in live broadcast

V, a member of the global pop group BTS, revealed on Wednesday that he is receiving medical treatment for hearing impairment in one ear. The announcement came during the group's world tour, which reunites all seven members following a hiatus for mandatory military service. The singer, whose full name is Kim Tae-hyung, shared in a live broadcast that he has been dealing with the condition for two...

05:37Globes
South Korea does not have enough soldiers, so it is purchasing robots
Security

South Korea does not have enough soldiers, so it is purchasing robots

The US is significantly accelerating the production of air defense interceptors. The UAE presents a 'DIY' style drone. Korea has granted a local corporation a contract for the mass production of unmanned robots. And the fund that will invest millions in Israeli defense-tech companies.

Aug 12, 2026
09:43Now14
North Korea has again launched a ballistic missile toward the sea
Security

North Korea has again launched a ballistic missile toward the sea

North Korea launched a ballistic missile overnight from the east of the country toward the sea, South Korean and Japanese authorities reported. According to the Japanese Ministry of Defense, the missile fell into the sea and caused no damage. The launch comes against the backdrop of rising tensions in the region, days before the start of joint military exercises by the USA and South Korea.

Aug 8, 2026
19:30Globes
The AI billionaire doubled his fortune. His ex-wife demanded half of it
Celebrities

The AI billionaire doubled his fortune. His ex-wife demanded half of it

South Korea's romantic wedding of the century exploded and turned into a drama with sequels. Now they are already being called the "divorce of the century".

Aug 6, 2026
17:56Maariv
North Korea launched a ballistic missile, USA: "We are aware of the launch"
World

North Korea launched a ballistic missile, USA: "We are aware of the launch"

North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile into the sea for the first time in over a month. Seoul raised its alert level, Japan and the United States condemned the act, against the backdrop of joint exercises and North Korean threats in response to Japan arming itself with Tomahawk missiles.

Starbucks in trouble: Police raided company headquarters following massive protests
Crime

Starbucks in trouble: Police raided company headquarters following massive protests

A Starbucks Korea campaign, which included the terms "SS Tank" and "Tank Day," sparked accusations that it mocked one of the most traumatic events in the country's history. Following the uproar, police raided the company's offices, the campaign was canceled, and the CEO was dismissed.

11:54Now14
A $9.4 billion trap: The hot investment that turned into a nightmare
Markets

A $9.4 billion trap: The hot investment that turned into a nightmare

The decision by the regulator in South Korea to approve double-leveraged ETFs on the country's major technology stocks, Samsung and SK Hynix, was intended to bring local investors back home. The move worked beyond expectations, and the public poured $9.4 billion into these funds in less than two months. However, the timing turned out to be extremely poor: the market experienced a sharp correction...

Aug 5, 2026
08:24Globes
Sharp Gains in Asia: South Korean Stock Exchange Jumps 4%, Oil Prices Fall
Markets

Sharp Gains in Asia: South Korean Stock Exchange Jumps 4%, Oil Prices Fall

Global markets show optimism amid progress on the Iran issue and strong financial reports. Asian markets are rallying, oil prices are declining, and the dollar has fallen below 3 shekels.

Aug 4, 2026
South Korea: State of Emergency Declared Amid Extreme Heatwave in Seoul
World

South Korea: State of Emergency Declared Amid Extreme Heatwave in Seoul

Authorities in the South Korean capital have deployed a fleet of 200 trucks to cool roads across the metropolis following record-breaking temperatures. At least 16 people have died due to the intense heat.

Aug 2, 2026
16:30Now14
South Korea Records Highest Temperature in Over a Century
Ecology

South Korea Records Highest Temperature in Over a Century

South Korea recorded its highest temperature since climate data began to be documented over a hundred years ago, according to the South Korea Meteorological Administration. The agency stated that the temperature in Yangsan, a city in the southeast of the country, reached 42.5 degrees Celsius.

Jul 29, 2026
11:15Globes
After a 160% jump: Why did chip stocks plummet and is there a buying opportunity?
Markets

After a 160% jump: Why did chip stocks plummet and is there a buying opportunity?

The Wall Street chip index has shed a quarter of its value in a month and a half. Concerns about Chinese technology, rising AI costs, and cash flow issues are mounting. However, investment managers remain optimistic, calling it a "natural correction" and emphasizing that the AI revolution is just beginning.

Jul 28, 2026
20:53Now14
Panic in South Korea: Dangerous Material Leaked from US Military Base
World

Panic in South Korea: Dangerous Material Leaked from US Military Base

South Korean authorities ordered the evacuation of civilians near the US Osan Air Base today, Tuesday, following a white phosphorus leak. The incident caused concern among local residents, but the situation has since been resolved.

Jul 27, 2026
07:11ICE
The $950 Billion Deal: The AI Alliance Reshaping the Global Market
AI

The $950 Billion Deal: The AI Alliance Reshaping the Global Market

The AI summit in San Francisco has yielded agreements worth hundreds of billions of dollars, cementing South Korea's position as a critical link in the global technology supply chain.

Jul 26, 2026
"A Change in the City's Status": The Visit of the South Korean Ambassador to Jerusalem and Future Prospects
Local News

"A Change in the City's Status": The Visit of the South Korean Ambassador to Jerusalem and Future Prospects

Inho Park, former commander of the South Korean Air Force, met with Mayor Moshe Lion, toured Har Hotzvim, and was introduced to the "Diplomat's Guide to Jerusalem" initiative. Lion stated: "The goal is to become the economic capital of the Middle East."

South Korea Invests $950 Billion in AI Chip Production
Gadgets & Software

South Korea Invests $950 Billion in AI Chip Production

South Korea has unveiled $950 billion in deals to boost AI chip production and computing power, led by tech giants SK Hynix and Samsung, aiming to address the global shortage in the sector.

11:27Mako
The divorce of the century shaking South Korea: AI billionaire to pay hundreds of millions
Crime

The divorce of the century shaking South Korea: AI billionaire to pay hundreds of millions

A Seoul court has ordered the chairman of SK Group to pay his ex-wife approximately one-third of his fortune. The $644 million settlement was calculated based on asset values at the time of the appeal hearing, rejecting the ex-wife's request to base the figure on future company valuations.

Jul 25, 2026
Divorce of the Century: Court Orders SK Chairman to Pay Ex-Wife $644 Million
Crime

Divorce of the Century: Court Orders SK Chairman to Pay Ex-Wife $644 Million

A South Korean court has ordered the chairman of the SK conglomerate, Chey Tae-won, to pay his ex-wife, Roh Soh-yeong, 944 billion won ($644 million). The ruling marks the latest development in a high-profile divorce case that has captivated the nation for over a decade.

Jul 24, 2026
19:38Ynet
What is your dog really thinking? Tarot cards aim to provide answers
Animals

What is your dog really thinking? Tarot cards aim to provide answers

Pet owners in South Korea are increasingly turning to tarot readers to understand their dogs' emotions. The rise in pet ownership, coupled with a declining birth rate, has made this unique service a growing trend.

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