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Leenalchi, the new K-pop band to hit the UK's shores

Leenalchi make their UK debut as part of an exciting Korean cultural festival in London this month.

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Damage in Busan and Ulsan after typhoon makes landfall

The most powerful typhoon to hit South Korea in years battered its southern region Tuesday.

Slovakia

Poland and Czech to protect Slovak airspace as ageing MiGs are retired

Slovakia has 11 Soviet-era fighter planes, which will be replaced by modern jets. Meanwhile Poland has signed a €6 billion euro arms deal with South Korea.

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South Korea continued nationwide anti-terror drills.

South Korea continued nationwide anti-terror drills on Wednesday as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise.

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Korea

South Korea offers aid in return for North's denuclearisation

South Korea has offered a large-scale aid package in return for North Korea's denuclearisation, a proposal thought unlikely to be welcomed by Pyongyang.

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Heavy rain causes floods in Seoul region

At least eight people were killed and six others were missing in South Korea as heavy rainfall drenched the greater Seoul region, turning the affluent streets of Gangnam into a river of submerged vehicles and overwhelming public transport systems.

South Korea

Several people dead amid record floods in South Korea

Some of the heaviest rain in decades swamped Seoul’s streets, with more bad weather forecast.

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Korea's Kim greets veterans on 'Victory Day' armistice anniversary

Korea's Kim greets veterans on 'Victory Day' armistice anniversary.

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BTS taking a break: How did the K-pop band conquer the world?

As the members of BTS say they are taking a break due to "exhaustion", we look at how the band rose to international stardom.

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Netflix seeks contestants for new 'Squid Game' reality TV show

Would you compete on this new 'Squid Game' reality show?

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What's going to happen in 'Squid Game' season 2?

Audiences tuned in in their droves to watch 'Squid Game,' will they be back for more in season 2?

Football Now

Group H Preview - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: A group of star strikers

In partnership with Media City

Group H has three of football's biggest names, but only two will qualify out of the group. Who will miss out?

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Lantern parade takes place in Seoul to celebrate Buddha's birthday

The lantern parade celebrating Buddha’s birthday returns to the streets of Seoul after three years, as previous ones had been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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A Kind of Magic: Freddie Mercury statue unveiled by fans in Korea

One fan's dream of building a life-size statue of the Queen singer has become a reality after an eight year campaign.

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Freddie Mercury statue unveiled on South Korean island

A die-hard Queen fan unveils a life-size bronze statue of frontman Freddie Mercury on South Korea's resort island of Jeju, after an eight-year quest to honour his late hero.

Culture news

K-pop's high octane energy aims to thrill London's West End audiences

In a case of art imitating life, the fictional Icon boy band will be performing a farewell concert as one of their members has to go off to do his compulsory national service in the South Korean military.

Culture news

Why were Korean fans not allowed to sing at BTS' return concert?

Thousands of fans attended BTS' first concert in South Korea since 2019 at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul

South Korea

Ex-prosecutor and foreign policy neophyte wins South Korea presidency

Yoon is to take office in May and serve a single five-year term as leader of the world’s 10th largest economy.

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Korean stars BTS head back on tour as parent company profits surge

Korean pop stars BTS announce they're going back on tour this year, as their parent company Hybe announces a surge in profits despite the COVID pandemic.

Food and Drink

Has dog meat had its day in South Korea?

The practice is a summer custom for keeping cool but globalisation and animal welfare concerns are tweaking younger generations' appetites.

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