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How Tough Is South Korea's Suneung Exam That Forced Its Chief To Resign
South Korea's Suneung Exam 2025: Since its introduction in 1993, only four of the 12 Suneung chiefs have completed their full three-year terms.
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Beijing Is Hunting For Chinese Whistleblower In Washington With US Tech
Retired Chinese official Li Chuanliang was recuperating from cancer on a Korean resort island when he learnt he is a fugitive. Terrified South Korea would send him back, Li fled, flew to the US on a tourist visa.
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New Carbon-Titanium Composite Dramatically Improves Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
Researchers in South Korea have developed a carbon-titanium composite that significantly enhances the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries. By embedding titanium monoxide nanoparticles into nitrogen-doped porous carbon, the team created a honeycomb electrode that improves conductivity, stabilizes sulfur, and prevents energy-sapping chemical loss...
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Woman Sentenced To 4 Years In Prison For Blackmailing Ex-Spurs Star Son Heung-Min
A woman has been sentenced to four years in prison for blackmailing soccer star Son Heung-min, a South Korean court said Monday.
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"Nice To Hear...": Bhagwant Mann Impressed By Korean Woman's Fluent Punjabi
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was pleasantly shocked after a Korean woman spoke fluent Punjabi during his visit to South Korea. A video of Mann interacting with the woman, who spoke the language like a native, has surfaced on social media.
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Samsung Ballie Robot Reportedly Delayed Again, Won't Launch This Year
Samsung has reportedly delayed its Ballie home robot once again, suggesting it will not launch in 2025 as previously promised. The South Korean tech giant reportedly said it is still refining the technology for a better user experience. Ballie was last expected to launch in summer 2025 in the US and South Korea, but missed that window. First reveal...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series May Get Exynos 2600 Chipset Exclusively in South Korea: Report
Samsung recently teased Exynos 2600, its upcoming processor developed by Samsung Foundry for flagship mobile devices. In recent weeks, the rumour mill has suggested that the South Korean tech giant’s upcoming flagship Galaxy S26 series could be powered by this chipset. However, a recent report claims that while the Galaxy S26 models will indeed g...
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Samsung Schedules 'The First Look' Event Two Days Ahead of CES 2026; Galaxy Z TriFold Global Launch Expected
Samsung will host 'The First Look' event on January 4, 2026, at 7pm local time (January 5, 8:30pm IST) in the Latour Ballroom at the Wynn Las Vegas, US. While little is known about whether the event will feature any product launches, the tech giant did say that it will unveil its vision for the DX Divison for the next year. The company is also expe...
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Over 1.2 Lakh CCTVs Hacked In South Korea For Sexual Content Creation
One suspect is accused of hacking 63,000 cameras and making 545 sexually exploitative videos, which he sold for 35 million won (about Rs 21 lakh).
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South Korean Restaurant's Refusal To Serve Solo Diners Sparks Controversy: "Don't Sell Loneliness"
The move by the restaurant led to a debate on local social media platforms, with many criticising the restaurant's mindset.
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Korean Actor Lee Soon Jae, Known For K-drama What Is Love, Dies At 91
Lee Soon Jae was one of South Korea's most highly acclaimed and prolific actors, with a career spanning six decades
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Foreigner In South Korea Claims She Was Fired For Requesting 8-Day Leave: "People Walk All Over You"
In an Instagram video, Rebecca said she had been experiencing a difficult work environment, including long hours, low pay, and constant pressure from her boss.
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Haunted By His Injury, South Korean President Targets 'Workplaces Of Death'
Haunted by his own injuries as a child labourer, South Korea's new President Lee Jae Myung has vowed to lower the country's above-average rate of industrial accidents in what he calls "workplaces of death."
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Asian Archery Championship: Ankita Bhakat, Dhiraj Bommadevara Win Gold In Recurve Events
Ankita capped a sensational day, stunning Paris Olympics silver-medallist Nam Suhyeon of South Korea 7-3 while Dhiraj also won his final as India clinched gold medals in both men's and women's event at the Asian Archery Championship
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Indian Recurve Men Stun Korea In Shoot-Off To End 18-Year Wait For Asian Gold
The result swelled India's tally at the championships to four gold and two silver, with the compound squad having already returned a haul of three gold and two silver on Thursday.
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How Tough Is South Korea's Suneung Exam That Forced Its Chief To Resign
South Korea's Suneung Exam 2025: Since its introduction in 1993, only four of the 12 Suneung chiefs have completed their full three-year terms.
-
Beijing Is Hunting For Chinese Whistleblower In Washington With US Tech
Retired Chinese official Li Chuanliang was recuperating from cancer on a Korean resort island when he learnt he is a fugitive. Terrified South Korea would send him back, Li fled, flew to the US on a tourist visa.
-
New Carbon-Titanium Composite Dramatically Improves Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
Researchers in South Korea have developed a carbon-titanium composite that significantly enhances the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries. By embedding titanium monoxide nanoparticles into nitrogen-doped porous carbon, the team created a honeycomb electrode that improves conductivity, stabilizes sulfur, and prevents energy-sapping chemical loss...
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Woman Sentenced To 4 Years In Prison For Blackmailing Ex-Spurs Star Son Heung-Min
A woman has been sentenced to four years in prison for blackmailing soccer star Son Heung-min, a South Korean court said Monday.
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"Nice To Hear...": Bhagwant Mann Impressed By Korean Woman's Fluent Punjabi
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was pleasantly shocked after a Korean woman spoke fluent Punjabi during his visit to South Korea. A video of Mann interacting with the woman, who spoke the language like a native, has surfaced on social media.
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Samsung Ballie Robot Reportedly Delayed Again, Won't Launch This Year
Samsung has reportedly delayed its Ballie home robot once again, suggesting it will not launch in 2025 as previously promised. The South Korean tech giant reportedly said it is still refining the technology for a better user experience. Ballie was last expected to launch in summer 2025 in the US and South Korea, but missed that window. First reveal...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series May Get Exynos 2600 Chipset Exclusively in South Korea: Report
Samsung recently teased Exynos 2600, its upcoming processor developed by Samsung Foundry for flagship mobile devices. In recent weeks, the rumour mill has suggested that the South Korean tech giant’s upcoming flagship Galaxy S26 series could be powered by this chipset. However, a recent report claims that while the Galaxy S26 models will indeed g...
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Samsung Schedules 'The First Look' Event Two Days Ahead of CES 2026; Galaxy Z TriFold Global Launch Expected
Samsung will host 'The First Look' event on January 4, 2026, at 7pm local time (January 5, 8:30pm IST) in the Latour Ballroom at the Wynn Las Vegas, US. While little is known about whether the event will feature any product launches, the tech giant did say that it will unveil its vision for the DX Divison for the next year. The company is also expe...
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Over 1.2 Lakh CCTVs Hacked In South Korea For Sexual Content Creation
One suspect is accused of hacking 63,000 cameras and making 545 sexually exploitative videos, which he sold for 35 million won (about Rs 21 lakh).
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South Korean Restaurant's Refusal To Serve Solo Diners Sparks Controversy: "Don't Sell Loneliness"
The move by the restaurant led to a debate on local social media platforms, with many criticising the restaurant's mindset.
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Korean Actor Lee Soon Jae, Known For K-drama What Is Love, Dies At 91
Lee Soon Jae was one of South Korea's most highly acclaimed and prolific actors, with a career spanning six decades
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Foreigner In South Korea Claims She Was Fired For Requesting 8-Day Leave: "People Walk All Over You"
In an Instagram video, Rebecca said she had been experiencing a difficult work environment, including long hours, low pay, and constant pressure from her boss.
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Haunted By His Injury, South Korean President Targets 'Workplaces Of Death'
Haunted by his own injuries as a child labourer, South Korea's new President Lee Jae Myung has vowed to lower the country's above-average rate of industrial accidents in what he calls "workplaces of death."
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Asian Archery Championship: Ankita Bhakat, Dhiraj Bommadevara Win Gold In Recurve Events
Ankita capped a sensational day, stunning Paris Olympics silver-medallist Nam Suhyeon of South Korea 7-3 while Dhiraj also won his final as India clinched gold medals in both men's and women's event at the Asian Archery Championship
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Indian Recurve Men Stun Korea In Shoot-Off To End 18-Year Wait For Asian Gold
The result swelled India's tally at the championships to four gold and two silver, with the compound squad having already returned a haul of three gold and two silver on Thursday.
