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South Korea to overhaul ‘localiser’ structures, change airport embankments after Jeju flight crash

Transport ministry has been inspecting safety conditions since the Boeing 737-800 crash at Muan airport, and plans to improve structures housing the antenna that guide landings.

At least 179 dead in worst airline disaster in South Korea, 2 crew rescued; investigation ongoing

Jeju Air flight 7C2216 from Bangkok, carrying 181 people, belly-landed on the runway & erupted into a fireball at South Korea’s Muan International Airport.

At least 120 dead in South Korea plane crash, 2 crew rescued

Jeju Air flight 7C2216 from Bangkok, carrying 181 people, veered off the runway & erupted into a fireball at South Korea’s Muan International Airport.

At least 62 dead in South Korea plane crash, 2 crew rescued

Jeju Air flight 7C2216 from Bangkok, carrying 181 people, veered off the runway & erupted into a fireball at South Korea’s Muan International Airport.

South Korea President backtracks martial law, National Assembly calls for impeachment

A coalition of lawmakers from the Opposition plan to impeach Yoon on Wednesday, 72 hours after he attempted to ban political activity & censor media triggering a political crisis.

This immersive tourist centre in Seoul is every K-pop fan’s dream—music video sets, dance games

The HiKR Ground museum is a testament to how South Korea has effortlessly used pop culture to introduce other aspects of its society to the world.

In a first, Android robot EveR 6 takes orchestra conductor’s podium in Seoul

The two-armed robot, designed by Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, made its debut at the National Theater of Korea, leading musicians in the country’s national orchestra.

British man attempts to scale 123-storey South Korea’s Lotte World Tower without ropes, detained

The 24-year-old man reached the 73rd floor until South Korean authorities forced him to abandon his climb more than halfway up the landmark skyscraper in Seoul.

South Korean court recognises spousal coverage of state insurance for same-sex couple

While South Korea does not legally recognise same-sex marriage, the court's verdict is the 'first recognition of the legal status of a same-sex couple', the plaintiff's lawyer said.

South Korea scraps traditional way of counting age, international method to take effect in 2023

Koreans are deemed to be a year old when born & a year is added every 1 Jan. This shift in counting will make its citizens either 1 or 2 years younger on official documents.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.