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Head of Government
Mayor Oh Se-hoon
A minibus sports a sticker advertising Hong Kong’s HK$2 transport subsidy scheme for elderly and disabled passengers, on March 23. An amended version of the scheme will be rolled out on April 3. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong needs to start charging all bus passengers by distance

Readers discuss the decision to revise the HK$2 public transport fare scheme, and the potential of student clubs at universities.

US, Israel war on Iran

Video | Seoul residents hoard bin bags as oil shock deepens

South Korea

No oil for BBQ: South Korean restaurants gasp for help amid fuel crisis

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South Korea

Why are South Koreans hoarding rubbish bags from supermarkets?

The won is at a 17-year low, parliament is in damage control mode and shop shelves are being stripped clean of plastic bags.

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A cashier checks government-regulated bin bags at a checkout in Goyang, South Korea, on Monday. South Korea’s energy minister has sought to ease fears over shortages of plastic rubbish bags. Photo: AFP
Kim Jong-un

Video | Kim attends special forces training

Kim inspects elite special forces unit stage combat drills.

China-North Korea relations

China steps up North Korea connections as regular Pyongyang flights resume

Air China flight arrives in North Korea days after passenger train services between the neighbours were restored.

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Art

South Korea’s first major LGBTQ exhibition gives voice to queer artists

‘Spectrosynthesis Seoul’ at Art Sonje Centre signals a step towards acceptance in South Korea’s traditionally rigid and conservative society.

The opening ceremony on March 19. SCMP / Chloe Lung
Asia travel

Visiting South Korea? 10 BTS pilgrimage spots every Army should visit

Explore iconic landmarks throughout the K-pop band’s history, from the current Hybe headquarters to their trainee-era haunts.

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BTS

Video | Low BTS concert turnout causes slide in agency shares

The heavily secured Gwanghwamun Square performance drew 104,000 fans – less than half the turnout police expected.

South Korea

Chinese ‘new style tea’ makers expand in South Korea in challenge to coffee

More Koreans, aided by Beijing’s visa-free policies, are travelling to China where they become familiar with tea-based beverages.

A Chagee store in Beijing. The chain is expanding into South Korea. Photo: Shutterstock Images
South Korea

They’re back! K-pop’s BTS play first gig together in nearly 4 years

There were 22,000 free tickets, with thousands of other fans flooding Seoul to watch on giant screens, plus a Netflix live stream.

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BTS perform in Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
South Korea

South Korea’s cut-price interceptor outshines US Patriot in Iran war debut

The Cheongung-II hit 96 per cent of targets at a third of the cost of its US rival, triggering a scramble for the technology.

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BTS

Video | Seoul prepares for BTS comeback at historic square

South Korean authorities prepare for BTS members to perform in first concert together in three years.

TV shows and streaming video

Video | KPop Demon Hunters turns park into fan pilgrimage site

The film’s double Oscar win draws international fans journeying to this iconic spot.

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North Korea

Nuclear or nothing: why North Korea’s Kim expects the US to come ‘cap in hand’

With Washington tied up in Iran, Kim Jong-un’s message is clear: if the US wants a summit, it must pay his nuclear price.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspects a shooting competition to mark the army’s “Snipers’ Day” at a training base on March 3. Photo: KCNA/KNS/AFP/Getty Images/TNS
BTS

Are you ready, Army? Free BTS concert to mark a K-pop comeback like no other

BTS’ return to the stage is set to redefine global music, with a free comeback performance, album drop and a massive world tour to come.

South Korea

BTS’ concert puts ‘K-safety’ to the test as 260,000 fans to throng Seoul

Over 8,000 officials will be deployed at Saturday’s event in Seoul amid heightened scrutiny over crowd safety.

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Asia travel

How the KPop Demon Hunters travel trend is shaking up ‘Korean wave’ tourism

While previous ‘hallyu’-driven tourist waves focused on K-pop culture, KPop Demon Hunters fans are embracing Korean culture on another level.

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Promotional material for instant noodles and snacks themed after the Netflix movie KPop Demon Hunters is displayed outside a shop in the tourist district of Myeongdong in Seoul. The South Korean capital has benefitted from a tourism wave linked to the movie’s popularity. Photo: The Washington Post via Getty Images
US-China relations

The US is shifting THAAD to the Middle East. What does that mean for China?

Analysts warn of a regional capability gap in the wake of US redeployment of anti-missile system to the Middle East.

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China-North Korea relations

Air China to resume North Korea flights after 6 years amid warming ties

The revival of tourism is seen as a test of Pyongyang’s willingness to reignite economic ties with Beijing, its largest trading partner.

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North Korea

North Korea launches 10 missiles as South Korea, US conduct military exercises

North Korean leader’s sister Kim Yo-jong has slammed both countries for proceeding with the drills at a perilous time in global security.

North Korea’s Choe Hyon destroyer test-fires strategic cruise missiles in the Yellow Sea on Tuesday. Photo: Yonhap/dpa
North Korea

Trump tells South Korea he is only leader who can break North Korean deadlock

Trump was interested to know if North Korea’s Kim Jong-un would be open to meeting him, South Korean prime minister said.

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President Donald Trump meets North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas on June 30, 2019. Photo: Reuters
South Korea

Too little, too late: South Korea’s Itaewon inquiry lays bare chain of failures

The hearing comes over three years after the tragedy, hindered by political gridlock, accountability disputes and investigative delays.

South Korea

Video | South Korea grapples with ‘clear reality’ of US forces shifting role on peninsula

Analysts say reports of US moving assets from Korean peninsula to Middle East marks shift in role of American forces stationed in South Korea.

South Korea

Jeju Air crash: South Korean auditor says ministry prioritised cost over safety

The audit said the transport ministry allowed 14 non-compliant localiser structures at eight airports to reduce earthwork costs.

Firefighters remove tarpaulin sheets covering the debris of a Jeju Air plane following its crash on December 29, 2024. Photo: Yonhap/EPA-EFE
US, Israel war on Iran

Asia sees violence, fuel rationing, queues as energy crunch over war hits

In Bangladesh a man was killed and the military has been deployed, while lines have formed elsewhere too, as many nations rely on imports.

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People wait to refuel their vehicles near a fuel station in Dhaka on Monday. Bangladesh launched fuel rationing on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Asia travel

K-tourism 2.0: Gen Z tourists prefer singing, dancing immersive holidays

K-pop and K-culture are driving a rise in tourism in South Korea, and many Gen Z visitors are opting for immersive experiences.

Vietnam

In Vietnam’s Da Nang, South Korean tourism boom meets growing resentment

The coastal city has become a hub for Korean tourists and businesses, but workers and residents say the boom has also exposed frictions.

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