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Mayor Oh Se-hoon
South Korean boy band BTS performs during the final of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property

BTS bump? Hong Kong’s hotels set for bonanza from pop superstars’ world tour

With BTS’ juggernaut world tour set to land in Hong Kong next year, the city’s hotels are tipped to see a Seoul-style surge in bookings.

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North Korea

North Korea missile launch hints at upgraded weapons exports to Russia

Travel

6 ‘glowcation’ destinations for your next beauty and wellness fix

China travel

China tops South Korea’s outbound travel charts as short-haul tourism surges

About 1.7 million South Koreans visited China in the first half of this year, up 16 per cent from the same period last year.

South Korean tourists pose for photos at the Bund in Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua
Food and Drinks

These 7 lesser-known Korean snacks are trending among visitors

From pork rice soup to K-pop star Jennie’s favourite banana-flavoured snacks, these foods are trending across TikTok, Instagram and Reddit.

Indonesia

Indonesia’s Prabowo eyes North Korea trip. But no one’s invited him

While a visit could boost Indonesia’s diplomatic clout, it also threatens to raise another outcry about Prabowo’s frequent flights.

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South Korea

South Korean president calls heatwave national disaster, deaths rise to 19

Authorities issued a heatwave warning for all of Seoul on Tuesday while the city of Yangsan recorded 42.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday.

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Pedestrians stand under a large umbrella at Gangnam district in Seoul on Tuesday as a record heatwave continues to grip South Korea. Photo: AFP
South Korea

Video | At least 16 dead in South Korea’s historic heat crisis

The country’s president on Tuesday called on officials to protect vulnerable populations and a “fundamental overhaul” of South Korea’s crisis response system, citing a rise in extreme weather.

South Korea

Hot topic: man in pink swimsuit causes stir at South Korean pool amid heatwave

Seoul residents have been heading to Han River swimming pools to cool down from the record heat.

North Korea

North Korea advises citizens to eat dog meat to beat the summer heat

Dog meat soup has long been promoted by the North Korean government as a traditional health tonic.

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A waitress shows dishes made of dog meat at a restaurant in North Korea in 2018. Euphemistically known as “dangogi”, or sweet meat, dog has long been believed to be a stamina food in North and South Korea and is traditionally eaten during the hottest time of the year. Photo: AP
South Korea

South Korean graduates look to Japan to beat job shortage at home

Last year, 2,257 young South Koreans took jobs in Japan, marking a 47 per cent jump from 2024 and making Japan their top work destination.

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South Korean jobseekers take part in a group interview with representatives of a Japanese company during a job fair in Seoul on July 12. Photo: Reuters
South Korea

Heart and Seoul: South Korean nightlife scene reinvents to lure young customers

Nightlife operators are transforming their entertainment offerings to focus more on music genres and healthier options to draw customers.

South Korea

BTS concert drives South Korea’s Busan foreign tourist numbers to record high

Busan welcomed more than 2.42 million foreign visitors between January and June – a 43.9 per cent jump compared to the same period last year.

Technology

Opinion | In an era defined by AI, can work still be measured by the clock?

From Seoul to Taipei, Tokyo to Beijing, Asia is running a 21st century economy on a labour contract designed for the 20th century.

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Students majoring in semiconductor engineering demonstrate an aligner at Korea University in Seoul on June 11. South Korea, aims to supercharge its chip industry. Photo: Reuters
South Korea

How South Korea can ease Brazilian concerns to unlock trade in South America

Money and technology transfer are the keys to opening the door to free trade with Mercosur members, according to analysts.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (right) greets South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ahead of their meeting at the presidential office in Brasilia on Monday. Photo: Yonhap/dpa
South Korea

Former South Korea president Yoon handed suspended term over campaign lies

Ruling adds to legal troubles for ousted leader who was sentenced to life in prison for insurrection earlier this year.

China-South Korea relations

South Korea returns looted Qing dynasty lions to China in cultural diplomacy win

Experts believe the marble sculptures guarded an imperial residence before they were taken by Japanese invaders in the early 20th century.

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South Korea

SK Group chief ordered to pay US$644 million in South Korea’s biggest divorce

If finalised, the High Court ruling means Chey Tae-won’s break from Roh Soh-yeong will be South Korea’s most expensive divorce ever.

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won attends a retrial regarding the division of assets with his former wife, Roh Soh-yeong, on June 26. Photo: Yonhap/AFP
South Korea

South Korea rethinks Yellow Envelope Act as labour union demands mount

Without clearer boundaries, the revised act could fuel labour disputes and create uncertainty for businesses and the economy, critics warn.

South Korea

Seoul drops ‘denuclearisation-first’ stance on Pyongyang

The long-term goal of denuclearisation remains unchanged but stymieing new developments will be South Korea’s focus.

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South Korea

Guilty verdict leaves South Korea’s top conservative ‘a wounded lame duck’

A campaign finance conviction threatens to end Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon’s presidential ambitions, just weeks after winning a fifth term.

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Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon leaves court after his trial on Wednesday. Photo: Yonhap/AFP
South Korea

Owner of Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea faces jail for ant-topped sorbet

Prosecutors demand prison term and fine for serving unapproved imported insects to diners.

Under South Korean law, only 10 insect species are approved for human consumption, excluding black ants. Photo: Shutterstock
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong retains 17th spot among top cities for students but high costs hurt

Quacquarelli Symonds also identifies limited global diversity and persistent shortage of student accommodation as key challenges for city.

Asia travel

Why are tourists flocking to South Korea’s pharmacies and wellness services?

Beauty and wellness tourism is booming in South Korea, with packages mixing medical technology, beauty services and lifestyle experiences.

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Malaysia

Durians, hidden gems form Malaysia’s new pitch to South Koreans

Last year, about 558,000 South Koreans visited Malaysia, making it the country’s eighth-largest source market for international visitors.

Customers eat Musang King durian desserts in Karak, Pahang, on June 27. Photo: AFP
South Korea

Beggar’s banquet: South Korea’s viral app helps youth find cheap meals

South Korea’s youth unemployment rate reached 7.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 – the highest since 2021.

People walk through a food alley in Seoul, South Korea, on June 27. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong holds world’s costliest-property crown, but quality of life takes hit

Deutsche Bank cuts the financial hub’s quality-of-life standing as soaring expenses squeeze households, and Seoul emerges as a tech-driven regional competitor.

South Korea

Ex-South Korea leader Yoon jailed 2 years over illegal polling

Yoon, 65, is already in detention while appealing against a separate life sentence over his 2024 martial law declaration.

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