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Satellite view of the Korean Peninsula at night, highlighting the geopolitical flashpoint between North and South Korea. (Courtesy of NASA Earth Observatory)

Sep 13, 2025 PM EDT - Jason

North Korea Signals Dual Military Strategy, Pledges Nuclear and Conventional Expansion

North Korea will unveil a new defense policy at its upcoming Workers' Party Congress, with leader Kim Jong Un declaring that the state will advance both nuclear weapons and conventional forces in tandem.

Incheon Airport, South Korea’s main gateway, linked to the recent return of workers from Georgia. (Photo by Narubaru7 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-4.0)

Sep 13, 2025 AM EDT - Jason

South Korea Condemns Treatment of Korean Workers After Georgia Plant Raid

South Korea has sharply criticized the treatment of its nationals following last week's U.S. immigration raid at Hyundai and LG's $7.6 billion battery plant in Georgia, where hundreds of Korean engineers were detained and later sent home.

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, where lawmakers face pressure to address visa and labor concerns after the Georgia raid. (Photo: Martin Falbisoner / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0)

Sep 12, 2025 PM EDT - Jason

South Korea’s President Warns U.S. Immigration Raid Could Deter Korean Investment

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung warned on Friday that the recent U.S. immigration raid at Hyundai and LG's $7.6 billion battery plant in Georgia could discourage Korean companies from expanding their investments in the United States.

SK Hynix Icheon M16 Aerial. Semiconductor stocks led Korea’s rally. (Photo courtesy of SK hynix Newsroom)

Sep 12, 2025 AM EDT - Jason

Fed Rate Cut Hopes Push Asian Stocks Higher; Korea's KOSPI Nears Record

Asian equities rallied on Friday, as growing expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut fueled gains across the region. South Korea's KOSPI climbed nearly 0.9% in early trading, moving toward record levels, with semiconductor and technology firms leading the charge.

Hyundai (Courtesy of HMGMA - Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America)

Sep 10, 2025 PM EDT - Jason

South Korea and U.S. Explore New Visa Category for Korean Workers After Georgia Plant Raid

The fallout from last week's immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia continues to ripple through diplomatic and business circles. More than 300 South Korean workers were among the 475 people detained,

Hyundai (Courtesy of HMGMA - Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America)

Sep 10, 2025 PM EDT - Jason

U.S. Immigration Raid at Hyundai–LG Georgia Plant: Repatriation Planned but Departure Still Unclear

Roughly 475 workers were detained during a large-scale immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG Energy Solution battery plant construction site in Georgia on September 4, more than 300 of them South Korean nationals. The South Korean government has prepared a charter flight to bring its citizens home, but the exact timing of the departure remains uncertain amid U.S. procedural delays.

Son Heung-min (from Official Insta)

Aug 01, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

Son Heung-min Transfer News: LAFC Close to Signing Tottenham Captain After Europa League Victory

Los Angeles FC are in advanced talks to sign Tottenham captain Son Heung-min this summer, with the 33-year-old South Korean forward open to joining MLS after achieving his dream of winning the Europa League trophy with Spurs in May 2025.

Youtube 'Baek Jong-wone'

Nov 07, 2024 PM EST - Hugh Jung

Billionaire Chef Baek Jong-won Apologizes for Tongyeong Festival Shortcomings: A Lesson in Humility and Responsibility

Baek Jong-won, recently hailed as a "500 billion won stock rich person," found himself issuing a public apology for the shortcomings of the Tongyeong Seafood Festival.

Wikimedia Commons

Nov 07, 2024 AM EST - Hugh Jung

Son Heung-min Stunned as Tottenham Opts for One-Year Extension Option Over New Contract Negotiations

In a surprising development that has reportedly left Son Heung-min's camp shocked, Tottenham Hotspur has decided to exercise their one-year extension option on the South Korean captain's contract rather than engaging in negotiations for a new deal .

Makjang

Nov 05, 2024 PM EST - Hugh Jung

Korean Traditional Jang-Making Culture Receives UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Recognition

Traditional Korean fermentation art of "jang-making" is set to join UNESCO's prestigious Intangible Cultural Heritage list, marking South Korea's 23rd entry on the distinguished roster.

Wikimedia Commons

Oct 18, 2024 AM EDT - KP

Venezuela Turns to Jellyfish Exports as Economic Lifeline

In an unexpected twist of fate, Venezuela, a country once known for its oil wealth, is now looking to the sea for economic salvation – specifically, to jellyfish. The South American nation, grappling with a severe economic crisis, has found a potential solution in exporting edible jellyfish to South Korea.

Son Heung Min

Oct 17, 2024 AM EDT - Hugh Jung

Son Heung-min Linked with Potential Move from Tottenham to Barcelona

Son Heung-min, the 32-year-old captain of the Korean national team and Tottenham Hotspur star, has become the subject of transfer speculation, with reports suggesting he could leave Spurs for Spanish giants Barcelona

Son's Instagram

Oct 15, 2024 AM EDT - KP

Son posted a short message "Back Soon ♥"

Tottenham Hotspur fans have reason to be optimistic as captain Son Heung-min's return from injury appears imminent. The South Korean star has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, missing Tottenham's last three fixtures. However, recent updates suggest a comeback is on the horizon.

Han Kang

Oct 14, 2024 AM EDT - KP

'Han Kang syndrome', Korea Falls in Love with the Works of a Nobel Prize-Winning

'Han Kang syndrome', Korea Falls in Love with the Works of a Nobel Prize-Winning

Lee Jin-ho

Oct 14, 2024 AM EDT - KP

Lee Jin-Ho Confessed Illigal Online Gambling, "I'll ruin my life with wrong judgment... and pay for it."

Lee Jin-Ho Confessed Illigal Online Gambling, "I'll ruin my life with wrong judgment... and pay for it."

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