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Newsletter: From K-pop to K2 tanks, South Korea flexes in Europe

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visits the Belgian capital on Wednesday for a highly anticipated EU-South Korea Summit. Onlookers expect a buffet of East Asian strength on display, ranging from K-pop toppers to military might, and closer Brussels-Seoul relations.

Europe Today

US and Iran exchange fresh attacks as EU unveils new Russia sanctions

Iran has launched a missile attack on a US air base in Jordan after President Donald Trump blamed Tehran for the downing of an American Apache helicopter. In Europe, Jorge Liboreiro reports on the EU's new package of sanctions against Russia targeting oil, the Russian "shadow fleet", and banks.

Tech News

Samsung AI workers could get up to €350,000 yearly bonus in union win

Samsung is only the second company known to strike a profit-sharing agreement with AI workers, according to local reporting.

Markets

Memory chip giants SK Hynix and Micron cross $1 trillion amid AI mania

South Korea's SK Hynix and US chipmaker Micron both surpassed $1 trillion (€860bn) in market capitalisation within 24 hours of each other. Seoul's KOSPI index also hit an all-time high as AI continues to reshape markets.

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South Korea overpass collapse kills three in Seoul

South Korea authorities launched an investigation after part of a decades-old overpass collapsed in Seoul on 26 May. The accident killed three people and disrupted rail traffic near the capital’s main station.

Culture news

K-pop makes history by dominating 2026 American Music Awards

Taylor Swift went into this year’s American Music Awards as the leading contender, with eight nominations. But it wasn't to be. She left empty-handed, as K-pop dominated the ceremony and further cemented its worldwide domination. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s AMAs.

North Korea

North Korea fires ballistic missile into Yellow Sea, Seoul says

The North has also repeatedly shunned efforts by the South Korean government to improve relations, repeatedly calling Seoul its most "hostile" adversary.

Sport

North and South Korean women meet in rare football clash as fans cheer both sides

Fans in rain ponchos cheered both North and South Korean women’s football teams during a rare inter-Korean match in Suwon, where North Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC defeated Suwon FC Women in the AFC Women’s Champions League semifinal.

Culture news

South Korea: cubism opens new Centre Pompidou outpost in Seoul

Through the French museum’s “Constellation” programme, works will be loaned to Seoul for four years, matching its deal with the Hanwha Cultural Foundation and giving the Pompidou Centre a new chance to grow internationally.

Residences

‘Long snooze’: Is this the world’s best hotel bed?

The ‘Curator Suite 1503’ at RYSE, Autograph Collection in Seoul is home to an enormous extra-long bed, which stretches the near length of the room.

North Korea

North Korea tells military to bolster defences against 'arch enemy'

The plans come at a low point in relations with South Korea and Pyongyang unresponsive to Seoul's repeated offers for dialogue.

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South Korea: Thousands watch robot monks march through Seoul’s historic streets

Four robot monks in traditional robes joined Seoul’s lantern parade ahead of Buddha’s birthday, symbolising Buddhism’s tech-savvy modernisation.

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South Korea opens Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul with K-pop, AI shows and family fun

South Korea has opened the Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul, a robot-themed entertainment venue featuring humanoid boxing matches, K-pop dance shows and interactive AI attractions for children and families.

South Korea

Seoul court orders North Korean leader to compensate Korean War POWs

Thursday's ruling was the third time former South Korean POWs have won damages against Kim and North Korea, according to local reports, although none has yet succeeded in collecting compensation.

Economy

Oil tanker arrives in South Korea after leaving the Strait of Hormuz

A Malta-flagged tanker, carrying one million barrels of crude oil, has successfully reached the western coast of South Korea after passing through the Strait of Hormuz in mid-April.

North Korea

North Korea drops mention to unification with South from constitution

China has long been the country's main economic backer, though Pyongyang has drawn closer to Moscow since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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