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These tiny sensors on your face can spell out what you’re saying

A new silent speech recognition system could help deaf people communicate, while also finding applications within the army and police.

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North Korea fires more missiles as US flies bombers over the south

North Korea added to its recent barrage of weapon demonstrations by launching four ballistic missiles into the sea on Saturday.

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Crowds in Seoul watch news break of North Korean missile launches

Pyongyang's latest firing exercise came as Seoul and Washington staged their largest-ever joint air drills.

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North Korea

North Korea launches several missiles aimed at South in apparent test

As many as 10 missiles of various types had been fired from North Korea's east and west coasts, Seoul authorities said.

South Korea

South Korean police admit 'heavy responsibility' for Seoul crush

The death toll after the Saturday disaster could rise as officials said that 29 of those injured were in serious condition.

Culture news

Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Decision To Leave'

The director of Oldboy, Stoker and The Handmaiden returns with a knotty murder mystery that revitalizes the noir genre by making it an achingly beautiful love story. Not one to miss...

Culture news

BTS members to serve in military and plan to regroup in 2025

BTS will enlist in the South Korean military for national service, according to their agency, putting an end to a years-long debate on whether the K-pop stars deserved exemptions from mandatory service.

North Korea

North Korea tests another missile, flies fighter jets near border

North Korean officials responded by claiming Seoul's "provocation" was behind the hermit nation's latest flexing of military might.

Culture news

Military leader wants K-pop band BTS to do military service

The group went on hiatus in June, prompting speculation South Korea's policy of compulsory military service was to blame.

North Korea

North Korea carries out sixth missile launch in two weeks

North Korea fired another two ballistic missiles this Thursday in the direction of Japan.

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Meet the young K-pop artist seeking fame in South Korea

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"K-pop is unique. It is different from pop music in other countries as it has Korean culture. I love it. It makes me feel really excited inside."

Money

Is crypto’s Do Kwon on the run from authorities?

The wanted Terra developer is reportedly trying to evade South Korean authorities, but he denies being on the run.

Culture news

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.

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.

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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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