SOUTH KOREA

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Jan 14 2026FINANCE

Why Is the Korean Won Losing Value?

South Korea's currency, the won, has been on a rollercoaster ride. It's been losing value, which is odd because the country's economy is doing pretty well. Recently, U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had a chat with South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol. After their talk, the won bounced

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Jan 12 2026CRYPTO

South Korea Opens Doors to Corporate Crypto Investments After Long Ban

South Korea is making a big change in its crypto rules. After keeping corporations out of crypto for nine years, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) is now letting them in. Big companies and professional investors can now put up to 5% of their money into digital assets. This is a huge shift from

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Jan 12 2026HEALTH

Riding for Meals: The Hidden Health Struggles of Food Couriers

In South Korea, a group of workers are always on the move. They are the food delivery riders. They zip through streets on their motorcycles. Their job is to bring meals to people's doors. But what about their own health? A recent study dug into this. These riders face unique health challenges. Thei

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Jan 10 2026POLITICS

Drones and Tensions: A Look at the Korea's Ongoing Dispute

Tensions between North and South Korea have risen again. This time, it's about drones. North Korea claims that South Korea sent drones into its airspace. They say this is a big problem and that South Korea will face consequences. South Korea says it didn't do it. But this isn't the first time drones

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Jan 06 2026POLITICS

Navigating Stormy Seas: South Korea and China Seek Common Ground

South Korea and China are trying to mend their relationship, but it's not easy. They have a lot at stake, especially when it comes to money and security. South Korea needs China for trade and to keep North Korea in check. But China and South Korea don't see eye to eye on everything, like Taiwan and

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Dec 31 2025CRYPTO

South Korea Puts Crypto Plans on Hold: What's the Hold-Up?

South Korea is taking its time with a big crypto plan. They wanted to let people make their own stablecoins tied to the Korean won. But there are some big fights over the rules. So, they won't even start talking about it in the government until 2026. The main fight is about who gets to say if a sta

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Dec 31 2025ENVIRONMENT

South Korea's Bear Bile Farming: A Step Towards Change

South Korea is finally putting an end to its controversial bear bile farming industry. This practice, which has been widely criticized, involves keeping bears in captivity to extract their bile, a substance used in traditional medicine. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has announced a

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Dec 23 2025SCIENCE

South Korea's Top Tech Triumphs of 2025

South Korea has just revealed its top 100 research and development wins for 2025. This list, now in its 20th year, shines a light on some truly impressive projects. One standout is the K9 howitzer's powerful new engine. Made right here in South Korea, this engine packs a punch with 1, 000 horsepowe

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Dec 16 2025BUSINESS

UK and South Korea Team Up for Better Trade

The UK and South Korea have just signed a new trade agreement. This deal aims to keep things smooth for businesses on both sides. It's expected to create jobs and bring in more money for the UK. But will it really make a big difference? The deal covers almost everything. About 98% of goods and serv

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Dec 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Korean Stars Chase Hollywood Fame

South Korean actors are increasingly looking to Hollywood for opportunities, driven by the global success of Korean entertainment. This shift is not just about fame but also about breaking free from local industry constraints. Actors like Amy Baik are finding that Hollywood offers a different set o

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