South Korea embraces Central Asian leaders, looking to boost regional clout
Seoul is set to host its first presidential meeting with five Russia-allied states positioning themselves as a bloc.
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aljazeera.com
15.09.2026
South Korea’s new manager Robert Moreno dismisses ‘AI coaching’ allegations
The Spanish manager has been appointed South Korea's interim head coach following a disastrous World Cup campaign.
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aljazeera.com
14.09.2026
South Korean officials decry ‘worst ever’ Asian Games accommodation
Organisers in Japan say they had 'neither the manpower nor the budget' to deal with the accommodation shortage.
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aljazeera.com
14.09.2026
South Korea aims to save seniors lost in digital age
The gray digital divide has become a growing issue in the "superaged society," which is also home to world-leading smartphone and memory chipmakers.
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japantimes.co.jp
14.09.2026
South Korea ramps up spy law to protect chip secrets from China
Although China is not explicitly mentioned in the revised law, its rapid progress looms large over Seoul's efforts to guard its chip prowess.
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japantimes.co.jp
11.09.2026
South Korea to boost artificial intelligence ties with Africa
In Seoul, South Korea, 45 African states have been meeting under the Ministerial conference of the Korea Africa Economic Cooperation. This year's topic is Artificial intelligence, and how those new te
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france24.com
10.09.2026
South Korea trying to learn if Kim Jong Un has a son but daughter's status as heir appears solid
South Korea’s spy agency says it is trying to determine if North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has a son
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abcnews.com
10.09.2026
Trump’s Iran war tests South Korea’s alliance with the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump's pressure campaign for Seoul to do more in the Strait of Hormuz is forcing the Asian nation to weigh difficult options.
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japantimes.co.jp
10.09.2026
South Korea Nears Agreement on Billions in U.S. Investments, a Win for Trump
The potential deals, which could include large investments in nuclear energy, are part of last year’s U.S.-South Korea trade deal.
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wsj.com
10.09.2026
South Korea to skip Sado mine memorial service for third year
It will be the third consecutive year of South Korea's absence from the memorial service, which honors workers at the now-defunct mines.
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japantimes.co.jp
09.09.2026
Tycoon to pay ex-wife $1.87bn in record South Korea divorce settlement
The billion dollar payout marks the largest divorce settlement in the country's history.
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bbc.co.uk
09.09.2026
Thailand arrests 12 South Koreans in scam center bust
Authorities also arrested a Chinese national, and said the group entered Thailand from a neighboring country and was operating out of a luxury house.
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japantimes.co.jp
09.09.2026
France, South Korea pledge 1 billion euros to support cinema amid AI threat
Hollywood star George Clooney and executives from US studios such as Sony Pictures and Disney were among the 200 guests that gathered in the south of France for a summit on the future of cinema on Mon
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france24.com
08.09.2026
How South Korea finds itself trapped in the US-Iran war
Washington is pressuring a reluctant Seoul to support its naval blockade of Iran; Tehran is threatening consequences.
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aljazeera.com
08.09.2026
South Korea’s power demand set to soar on AI boom
The nation is weighing whether to build more nuclear reactors as part of its long-term energy roadmap
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japantimes.co.jp
08.09.2026
Iran warns South Korea against involvement in Hormuz
On Friday, Seoul said it was considering "contributions" to U.S. security efforts in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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japantimes.co.jp
07.09.2026
Philippine defense chief says China could exploit cuts in U.S.-South Korean drills
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Washington had assured Manila that its commitments to the Philippines remained unchanged.
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japantimes.co.jp
07.09.2026
Philippines warns China may reassert itself amid US-South Korea drill cuts
Manila defence chief says Washington gave 'definite assurances' that its commitments to the Philippines remain.
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aljazeera.com
07.09.2026
Can Japan take on South Korea in the race to sell warships?
Tokyo's growing appetite for overseas sales of defense equipment will draw it into markets Seoul has spent decades cultivating.
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japantimes.co.jp
06.09.2026
South Korea mulls ‘contributions’ in Strait of Hormuz
Seoul heavily affected by closure of strategic waterway and under heavy US pressure for participation against Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
04.09.2026