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Kyiv open to dialogue with South Korea after it recalls ambassador

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Art

British Museum hosts a major exhibition on Korean art and history

The exhibition includes 10 national treasures and official Korean designations recognising their cultural importance, with most exhibits drawn from the collection of late Samsung billionaire Lee Kun-Hee.

South Korea

Seoul warns of 'further measures' if Kyiv refuses public apology

The POWs were captured by Ukrainian forces early last year after being deployed alongside thousands of North Korean troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine.

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Estonian slackliner takes on 120-metre-high line above Seoul

Estonian slackliner Jaan Roose completed a 160‑metre tightrope walk high above central Seoul, drawing crowds along Cheonggye Stream as he crossed.

Economy

Trump announces $200bn in South Korean energy investment plans

US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday plans for $200 billion in South Korean investments in US energy projects, including $54 billion for a long-planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska that Seoul said it had not yet agreed to invest in.

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Europe News

Seoul thinks Zelenskyy revealed North Korean POW transfer to win arms

South Korea has so far not provided lethal weapons to Ukraine, citing a domestic ban on militarily aiding countries at war.

North Korea

North Korea denies South's claim it was behind DMZ mine blasts

North Korea in recent years has added mines, anti-tank barriers and other front-line fortifications, raising concerns in the South about the growing presence of North Korean soldiers near the border.

South Korea

North Korean DMZ landmine blasts 'violation of armistice,' Seoul says

The northern and southern boundaries of the zone are among the world's most heavily fortified frontiers and landmine incidents have previously heightened tensions between the two countries.

Destinations

Tokyo vs Seoul: Which trendy Asian capital city should you visit?

Tourism in both Tokyo and Seoul has been booming for a while now and there’s no sign of this slowing down just yet. Here we take a look at two of Asia's trending capital cities.

South Korea

Seoul demands apology after Kyiv reveals transfer of North Korean POWs

North Korean soldiers were among the foreign contingent conscripted to fight alongside Russian troops on various frontlines in the war on Ukraine, after the Kremlin sought assistance from its close allies to bolster its deployments amid struggles with domestic conscription.

South Korea

Three South Korean soldiers injured in DMZ blast, Seoul says

The Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) is a 248 km buffer zone separating North and South Korea and is one of the world’s most heavily fortified borders.

USA

South Korean president urges Trump dialogue with Pyongyang

Trump announced in August that he intended to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year as he once again touted the pair's relationship. Pyongyang has offered little response.

South Korea

'Silk Road spirit' meets supply chains at Korea-Central Asia summit

The leaders of the six nations agreed to deepen cooperation in manufacturing, technology and transport, with a stronger focus on regional value chains. The new format will meet again at the leaders’ level in Kazakhstan in 2028.

Uzbekistan

Nearly $12bn project pipeline gives new weight to Seoul–Tashkent ties

Uzbekistan is seeking Korean finance and technology for critical minerals, advanced manufacturing and infrastructure. Mirziyoyev’s visit comes ahead of Wednesday’s first C5+Korea leaders’ summit.

Kazakhstan

South Korea and Kazakhstan sign agreements worth €16.5 billion

Kazakhstan called for doubled trade and deeper cooperation in industry, critical minerals, technology, automotive manufacturing and the Middle Corridor.

North Korea

US-North Korea summit 'possible at any time,' Seoul spy agency says

Trump met Kim three times during his first term, once declaring they were "in love," in high-profile summits aimed at securing a denuclearisation deal, but no tangible progress was made.

South Korea

South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over Iran war

The cancellation follows US President Donald Trump's order last week to scale down the separate annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, cutting the joint drills from 11 days to five.

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