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Haeran Ryu posts 60, lowest round in women's major

South Korean golfer Haeran Ryu made history on Saturday, July 11, 2026, by shooting an 11-under-par 60, the lowest round ever recorded in a women's major championship, to seize a three-stroke lead at the Evian Championsh...

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IU and Lee Jongsuk end four-year romance

South Korean singer-actress IU and actor Lee Jongsuk have ended their relationship after four years together, their respective agencies confirmed on Friday, July 10, 2026.

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Samsung boosts Galaxy S26 production as sales surge

Samsung's Galaxy S26 series of smartphones is experiencing exceptionally strong sales, particularly in the company's home market of South Korea, while significant discounts are being offered on the devices through major ...

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South Korea Court upholds 7-year term for ex-President Yoon

South Korea's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a seven-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol for obstructing justice and abusing power in connection with his failed 2024 declaration of martial law.

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SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in record US share offering

South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix completed the largest U.S. share offering ever by a foreign company on Friday, July 10, 2026, raising $26.5 billion in its debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange.

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Polestar 4 SUV to go on sale globally Sep 2

Polestar has announced a new, more practical SUV variant of its Polestar 4 electric vehicle, set to go on sale globally starting September 2.

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Samsung device workers plan rally over chip bonus gap

Employees at Samsung Electronics' division for smartphones, televisions, and home appliances are planning a significant protest next week over a massive pay disparity with their colleagues in the company's semiconductor ...

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SK Hynix to list on Nasdaq, aims to raise $29 billion

South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix is set to begin trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange on Friday, July 10, 2026, in a landmark share sale expected to raise approximately $29 billion.

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South Korea to set up fund from semiconductor tax windfall

The South Korean government plans to establish a new national investment fund using surplus tax revenue generated by the country's booming semiconductor industry, a senior official announced on Sunday, July 5.

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Indian archer Dhiraj wins mixed team and individual gold

Indian archer Dhiraj Bommadevara completed a stunning golden double at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya, Turkey, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, defeating South Korean powerhouses to win both the recurve mixed team and...

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US House accuses South Korea of discriminating US firms

A U.S. congressional committee has accused South Korea of systematically discriminating against American companies, alleging that Seoul's aggressive regulatory response to a data breach at e-commerce giant Coupang violat...

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Samsung, SK Hynix commit $2 trillion Korean chip expansion

South Korea's two largest semiconductor firms, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, have announced a massive, government-backed investment plan worth hundreds of billions of dollars to dramatically expand chip manufacturing...

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