Latest news about South Korea on Verilumia, with multi-source coverage, source-framing context and reporting-tone insights.
technologySamsung Electronics said an internal-test software update was mistakenly sent to some refrigerator owners in South Korea, leaving some units unresponsive or unable to cool food shortly before the Chuseok holiday.
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politicsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine had transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, while Seoul acknowledged consultations over the case but declined to confirm whether the soldiers...
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politicsSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung said his country aims to double semiconductor production capacity within five years, as officials briefed lawmakers on a reported $22.
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marketsKakao Pay and KakaoBank have signed a memorandum of understanding with blockchain infrastructure provider Fireblocks to explore stablecoin infrastructure and other digital asset services in South Korea, the companies...
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politicsSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung said he will press for a phased, step-by-step dismantlement of North Korea's nuclear program during this week's U.N.
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environmentA large shark has lingered in a narrow waterway at Busan's North Port Waterfront Park for four consecutive days, drawing thousands of spectators and prompting safety restrictions from city authorities.
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politicsNorth Korea fired two missiles from its eastern coast into the Sea of Japan on Sunday, September 20, 2026, marking its second set of weapons tests in roughly a week and escalating regional tensions.
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hockeyOn September 18, 2026, a significant error occurred at the 2026 Asian Games when organizers mistakenly played North Korea's national anthem instead of South Korea's before a men's hockey match against Bangladesh.
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sportsThe 2026 Asian Games in Japan have been overshadowed by organizational controversies, with athletes facing long delays and accommodation issues due to the absence of a dedicated Athletes' Village.
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politicsSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced on Friday that his country will not deploy troops or military assets to the Strait of Hormuz in a way that would involve South Korea in the ongoing US-Iran war.
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tennisSouth Korea defeated India 3-1 in the Davis Cup Qualifier Round 2 tie in Seoul, ending India's hopes of reaching the Final 8 for the first time under the current format.
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politicsSouth Korea's President Lee Jae Myung stated on Friday that his country will not deploy troops or military assets to the ongoing Iran war, while simultaneously urging US President Donald Trump to engage in dialogue wi...
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businessSamsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales in South Korea rose by approximately 10% in the week following Apple's unveiling of its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, according to industry sources.
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healthSouth Korea's government announced a phased plan to introduce abortion pills for pregnancies up to nine weeks, aiming to address a legal vacuum that has persisted since the Constitutional Court struck down the country...
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technologySamsung has officially begun the stable rollout of its One UI 9 software update, based on Android 17, for the Galaxy S26 series.
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businessSouth Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix is in early-stage, exploratory talks with Intel about manufacturing memory chips in the United States for the first time, according to people familiar with the discussions.
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politicsThe United States has imposed new visa restrictions on certain South African nationals, citing what it describes as government-sponsored racial discrimination against white Afrikaners and policies enabling land seizur...
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marketsA petition with over 50,000 signatures has triggered a mandatory legislative review in South Korea for a two-year delay of the country's planned 22% tax on cryptocurrency gains.
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businessSamsung Electronics and SK Hynix have rejected a proposal from Korea Electric Power Corp (KEPCO) that would have required the two South Korean chipmakers to make a combined prepayment of approximately 25 trillion won...
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politicsNorth Korea claimed on Monday that a joint live-fire drill conducted on Saturday demonstrated "huge destructive power" through the coordinated use of missiles, artillery, and drones.
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