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Published on 13:16 GMT

South Korea's very own 'King of Pop' G-Dragon confirms two concerts on July 19-20; tickets on sale from May 29

G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] is officially heading to Malaysia ... following the announcement of his return to the stage with the highly anticipated new world tour, the legendary BIGBANG leader and musical maestro, G-Dragon has ignited a worldwide …

Source: The Malaysian Star - Indeterminate
Published on 09:07 GMT

Live-fire drills to resume in South Korea, two months after jets accidentally bombed town

SEOUL, May 12 — The Air Force will resume most live-fire drills starting this week, officials said, about two months after suspending such drills following a mistaken bombing of a civilian town in March by two fighter jets. According to Yonhap News Agency, …

Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
Published on 09:24 GMT

South Korea to respond to US over tariffs on chips, biopharmaceuticals

Source: KFGO - North Dakota - Neutral
Published on 08:30 GMT

Ex-first lady Keon Hee to face questioning in South Korea influence probe

Seoul: Prosecutors in South Korea have ordered former first lady Kim Keon Hee to appear for questioning this week over allegations of influence-peddling in the 2022 parliamentary by-elections, legal sources said Monday. Kim, the wife of impeached President …

Source: Orissa Post - Pending
Published on 08:24 GMT

Air Power Days return to South Korea, featuring final Warthog display

The South Korean air force’s Black Eagles soar in formation during an airpower festival at Osan Air Base, South Korea, May 11, 2025. (Trevares Johnson/Stars and Stripes) OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea — Air Power Days resumed over the weekend, welcoming …

Source: Stars and Stripes - Gov't Institution
Published on 08:19 GMT

South Korea to respond to US over tariffs on chips, biopharmaceuticals

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's finance ministry said on Monday the government would actively communicate with the U.S. over semiconductor tariffs and make an effort to minimise the impact of biopharmaceutical tariffs. (Reporting by Jihoon Lee; Editing …

Source: Yahoo Finance - Pending
Published on 07:55 GMT

A Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago is returned from South Korea

The gilt bronze statue Bodhisatva — a female goddess of mercy — is depicted in a sitting position and measures about 50 centimeters (20 inches) in height. It has been designated a cultural asset of the region and was one of two statues stolen in 2012 from …

Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia - Neutral
Published on 07:34 GMT

Stolen 14th century Buddhist statue returned to Japan from South Korea after 12 years

A 14th-century Buddhist statue stolen 12 years ago and taken to South Korea was returned to a Japanese temple Monday, ending a dispute that had contributed to bilateral friction, local media reported. The statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, owned by …

Source: Yeni Safak - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 07:30 GMT

South Korea's Exports to the U.S. Plunge 30.4% in Early May

The Korea Customs Service announced on May 12 that export value (provisional on customs clearance basis) for early May (1-10) decreased by 23.8% year-on-year to $12.83 billion. This marks the largest export decline for the first 10 days of a month since …

Source: Business Korea - Neutral
Published on 07:17 GMT

World : Stolen Buddhist Statue Returned To Japan From South Korea After 12 Years

NAGASAKI, May 12 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- A 14th-century Buddhist statue, stolen in October 2012 and taken to South Korea, was returned to a Japanese temple on Monday, ending a dispute that had contributed to bilateral friction, a source close to the matter said …

Source: Bernama - Pro-Government