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Topic: south korea

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.

North Korea stages ‘simulated’ nuclear strike drill on targets in South Korea

The launch comes a day before South Korea and the U.S. wrap up 11 days of combined military drills, which Pyongyang calls a war rehearsal.

US, Japan and South Korea condemn ‘dangerous and aggressive actions’ by China

On Friday, Biden welcomed the South Korean & Japanese leaders at Camp David as the three countries seek to project unity in the face of China's rise and North Korea's nuclear threats.

South Korea flood death toll rises to 39, President Yoon blames botched responses

The rains have pummelled the country's central and southern regions since Thursday as the rainy season that started in late June reaches its peak.

South Korea building on K-pop craze to boost art scene. And India is part of its ‘big mission’

Seoul’s National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art aims to ‘build an overseas network’ for Korean art and has already collaborated with New York’s popular Guggenheim Museum.

K-pop to K-dramas, there is a new K in the life of Indians – it’s Korean language

TOPIK – Test of Proficiency in Korean – exam takers in India have nearly doubled in the last six years, with 779 registrations in 2022.

US, Japan, South Korea hold rare military talk in Hawaii as North Korea fires ballistic missile

Kim Yo Jong alleged a U.S. military spy plane had crossed North Korea's Exclusive Economic Zone. She warned that 'illegal intrusion' would lead to a 'very critical flight'.

‘No military utility’: South Korea retrieves wreckage of North Korean spy satellite

It is the first time South Korea has secured a satellite launched by North, military experts said, adding that Seoul had ended salvage operations, which began on 31 May.

US B-52 bomber joins drills with South Korea amid North Korea tension

By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) - A U.S. B-52 strategic bomber took part in military exercises with South Korea on Friday, Seoul officials said, in the latest show of force amid tension over North

Japan, South Korea to revive $10 billion currency swap deal for regional financial safety net

The swap deal, originally agreed upon in 2001 as a tool to aid both countries during financial crises, was allowed to expire in 2015 due to diplomatic tensions.

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Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.