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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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Topic: South Korea

Who stole the show in BTS comeback? 98-year old Nora Noh

From Korea’s first fashion show in 1956 to ready-to-wear for working women in 1963, Nora Noh reshaped how modern Korean women dressed

South Korea’s Cheongung-II missile system makes its mark in West Asia war. Here’s why

UAE has been using this defence system, which is similar to America's Patriots, against Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.

South Korea must maintain US military alliance, but also pursue strategic ties with China—Moon Chung-in

Speaking at lecture organised by Institute of Chinese Studies, former special adviser to South Korean presidency said current US admin is no longer disruptive but destructive.

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.

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Hyderabad only knows Golconda. Telangana’s Hindu temples are either ignored—or demolished

The destruction of the 800-year-old Kakatiya-era temple in Warangal comes when Telangana and Hyderabad have both faced sustained threats of erasure of heritage sites.

Centre more than doubles tariffs on gold, silver to defend rupee

The hikes, aiming to dampen demand in the world’s second-largest bullion market, follow a rare weekend appeal from PM Modi. Gold is the country’s largest import item after crude oil.

CDS & Navy chief picked out, the next key defence & security appointments Centre is set to decide on

One of the key and far-reaching appointments will be that of the new director of Intelligence Bureau. Current IB chief Tapan Deka’s second extension ends in June.

Muslim voters no longer matter to BJP. Only a new Hindu-led coalition can challenge Modi-Shah

These elections mark completion of BJP-secular party divide purely on Hindu-Muslim basis. BJP’s rivals are increasingly looking like Muslim parties though their leaders are all Hindus.