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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicSouth korea

Topic: south korea

South Korea kicks off AI Squid Game to find the best & compete with US, China

The format, like the Netflix show that became a symbol of Korea’s cultural soft power, is ruthless: the teams’ AI foundation models face evaluation and elimination every six months by a panel of judges

South Korean President is worried about nationwide baldness. He wants insurance coverage

He first floated the idea during his failed 2022 presidential bid, but it was removed from his most recent platform after it was criticised as populist pandering.

18 August 2025: Zelenskyy heads to Washington as Trump presses for Russia deal & other news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from around the world.

Trump extends deadlines for trade deals to 1 August, takes swipe at allies Japan & South Korea

US President sent out letters to a number of countries Monday, threatening to impose additional tariffs by 1 August, if they do not complete negotiations for a trade deal.

South Korea presidential polls to be held on 3 June

Constitutional Court in Seoul upheld president Yoon's impeachment Friday, propelling the need for a fresh elections in the next 60 days.

South Korean Constitutional Court ousts impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol

After months of controversy around the short-lived martial law imposed by Yoon and now his ouster, fresh presidential elections are required to be held in the country within 60 days.

At least 18 killed, as ‘worst wildfires in decades’ continue to storm South Korea

As strong winds and dry weather fan multiple wildfires, about 27,000 residents have been forced to flee their homes, with govt forced to shut schools and relocate prisoners.

13 months since trainee-doctors’ walkout, South Korea agrees to cap new students to 3,000 per year

In Februray 2024, junior doctors staged protests and boycotted classes after the government proposed to increase admissions to medical schools to meet shortfall in healthcare.

29 civilians, soldiers injured after South Korean fighter jets accidently bomb civilian area

A blast took place in Pocheon after two South Korean fighter jets mistakenly dropped eight air-to-surface bombs on the civilian town Thursday.

Duck DNA found in both engines of Jeju airplane that crashed last month in South Korea

Preliminary report by South Korean authorities said that both Boeing 737-800 engines had DNA traces from Baikal Teals, migratory ducks which winter in large flocks in South Korea.

On Camera

The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.