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Twelve men and 12 women enter a Buddhist temple - will the monks help them find love?
Dating can be hard in South Korea. A group of monks hope a 30-hour rural retreat can help.
July 10, 2026How good is Monga and what role could he play at Man City?
Manchester City appear to have struck an early blow on Arsenal by agreeing a deal to sign teenage starlet Jeremy Monga from Leicester City.
July 10, 2026South Korean chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in US share sale
The shares are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest ever debut by a foreign firm.
July 10, 2026South Korea, US and Japan agree to cooperate on SMR deployment, Seoul says - Reuters
South Korea, US and Japan agree to cooperate on SMR deployment, Seoul says Reuters
July 7, 2026AI chip boom lifts Samsung profits by 1,800%
It comes as demand for semiconductors continues to outstrip supplies, which has pushed up prices.
July 7, 2026Why are South Korean fans so angry at their football coach?
Hong Myung-bo has resigned after South Korea failed to advance to the World Cup knockout stages.
June 30, 2026World Cup exit leaves South Korean football in crisis
After crashing out of the World Cup, BBC Sport investigates the rise and fall of South Korean football.
June 29, 2026South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan
It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.
June 29, 2026Scotland, South Korea eliminated from World Cup - Reuters
Scotland, South Korea eliminated from World Cup Reuters
June 27, 2026Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.
June 26, 2026South Korea players shun media duties after remarks about Son's military service - Reuters
South Korea players shun media duties after remarks about Son's military service Reuters
June 16, 2026Asia hedge funds notch triple-digit gains in AI-led rally - Reuters
Asia hedge funds notch triple-digit gains in AI-led rally Reuters
June 15, 2026Oil prices slide after Pakistan announces deal between US and Iran
Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.
June 15, 2026Oil slips over 4% after US, Iran reach peace deal, reopen Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Oil slips over 4% after US, Iran reach peace deal, reopen Strait of Hormuz Reuters
June 14, 2026North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly - Reuters
North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly Reuters
June 13, 2026With fighting spirit, South Korea's beauty triumphs over Czech set-piece beasts - Reuters
With fighting spirit, South Korea's beauty triumphs over Czech set-piece beasts Reuters
June 12, 2026South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to 30-year jail term over drone incursion - Reuters
South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to 30-year jail term over drone incursion Reuters
June 12, 2026Korea fines e-commerce giant $400m over data breach affecting millions
The record fine comes after around 37.5 million users had their private data exposed.
June 11, 2026Focus: China's control over indium phosphide exports threatens AI data centre rollout - Reuters
Focus: China's control over indium phosphide exports threatens AI data centre rollout Reuters
June 11, 2026The rebels at the front line of Myanmar's civil war
The BBC’s Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar - without the permission of the authorities - to meet a group of rebel fighters.
June 9, 2026China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast - Reuters
China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast Reuters
June 9, 2026Asia stocks rebound on dip buying, bonds lag - Reuters
Asia stocks rebound on dip buying, bonds lag Reuters
June 9, 2026Trading Day: Recovery, but on mute - Reuters
Trading Day: Recovery, but on mute Reuters
June 8, 2026Chip rout puts Korea's 'ant' investors to the test as margin debt soars - Reuters
Chip rout puts Korea's 'ant' investors to the test as margin debt soars Reuters
June 8, 2026Watch: Why is China's Xi Jinping visiting North Korea?
The Chinese President Xi received a colourful welcome to Pyongyang for his first visit in seven years.
June 8, 2026Oil prices edge higher after strikes on Israel test ceasefire
Iran said the attacks, its first since an April ceasefire, are the start of "a full week" of strikes
June 8, 2026SK Hynix announces multi-year tech deal with Nvidia for AI factories - Reuters
SK Hynix announces multi-year tech deal with Nvidia for AI factories Reuters
June 7, 2026South Korea's Naver to build gigawatt-scale AI factories using Nvidia technology - Reuters
South Korea's Naver to build gigawatt-scale AI factories using Nvidia technology Reuters
June 7, 2026South Korean president orders probe into local election ballot shortages - Reuters
South Korean president orders probe into local election ballot shortages Reuters
June 7, 2026South Korea nominates Han as country's first female prime minister in two decades - Reuters
South Korea nominates Han as country's first female prime minister in two decades Reuters
June 7, 2026North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Chinese president's visit - Reuters
North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Chinese president's visit Reuters
June 6, 2026How did tattoo artists become legal in South Korea?
The BBC is in Seoul, where tattooist from all over the country have gathered to celebrate their art, following decades of underground work.
May 30, 2026Iranian missile likely involved in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea says - Reuters
Iranian missile likely involved in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea says Reuters
May 27, 2026Samsung, labour union meet again as Seoul threatens to intervene to block strike - Reuters
Samsung, labour union meet again as Seoul threatens to intervene to block strike Reuters
May 19, 2026Sweet Dreams: Seoul holds 'Power Nap Contest' in sleep-deprived South Korea - Reuters
Sweet Dreams: Seoul holds 'Power Nap Contest' in sleep-deprived South Korea Reuters
May 2, 2026Asian shares track Wall Street to record highs but higher oil prices a risk - Reuters
Asian shares track Wall Street to record highs but higher oil prices a risk Reuters
April 23, 2026Unionised Samsung workers to hold rally in South Korea as labour unrest grows - Reuters
Unionised Samsung workers to hold rally in South Korea as labour unrest grows Reuters
April 22, 2026Everything you need to know about BTS's comeback tour
The megastars kick off their grandest tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday after a nearly four-year hiatus.
April 8, 2026BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it's caught between Korea and the world
It boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying from K-pop in trying to woo the world?
April 8, 2026'BTS is everything for us': K-pop fans gather in Seoul for comeback show
Some 260,000 fans are expected to watch BTS perform together on Saturday for the first time since 2022.
March 21, 2026Pope Leo urges end to bombing, calls for dialogue amid Iran, Middle East violence - Reuters
Pope Leo urges end to bombing, calls for dialogue amid Iran, Middle East violence Reuters
March 8, 2026Tokyo told national oil reserve site to prepare for release amid Iran crisis, Japan lawmaker says - Reuters
Tokyo told national oil reserve site to prepare for release amid Iran crisis, Japan lawmaker says Reuters
March 8, 2026Asia stock rout deepens as markets brace for energy shock - Reuters
Asia stock rout deepens as markets brace for energy shock Reuters
March 4, 2026Korean stocks record worst day, won sinks on Iran conflict - Reuters
Korean stocks record worst day, won sinks on Iran conflict Reuters
March 4, 2026Record selloff in Seoul leads stock rout as markets brace for energy shock - Reuters
Record selloff in Seoul leads stock rout as markets brace for energy shock Reuters
March 4, 2026Euro sags, dollar gains as Iran war lifts energy prices - Reuters
Euro sags, dollar gains as Iran war lifts energy prices Reuters
March 1, 2026Could Kim's teen daughter become North Korea's next leader?
Kim Jue Ae is becoming more visible alongside her father, but much about her remains a mystery.
March 1, 2026K-pop's BLACKPINK returns with new release after more than 3 years - Reuters
K-pop's BLACKPINK returns with new release after more than 3 years Reuters
February 27, 2026Hyundai Motor Group to invest $6.3 bln in AI data centre, robot factory in South Korea - Reuters
Hyundai Motor Group to invest $6.3 bln in AI data centre, robot factory in South Korea Reuters
February 27, 2026North Korea could 'get along' with US, says Kim Jong Un
Kim said they could get along if the US accepts that Pyongyang's nuclear weapons are here to stay.
February 26, 2026Don't break up NewJeans and I'll forgo $18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss
Min Hee-jin has said she "can no longer bear to watch" the group get "torn apart".
February 25, 2026South Korea's birthrate, the world's lowest, rises again amid signs of easing demographic crisis - Reuters
South Korea's birthrate, the world's lowest, rises again amid signs of easing demographic crisis Reuters
February 25, 2026Stocks to watch as Trump's new tariffs spell more uncertainty - Reuters
Stocks to watch as Trump's new tariffs spell more uncertainty Reuters
February 23, 2026US tariff policy 'hasn't changed', says Trump's trade representative
Jamieson Greer says the legal basis for global import taxes will simply adapt to Friday's Supreme Court ruling.
February 23, 2026What now for Asia after Trump's tariffs struck down?
After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump said he would impose new levies of 15% on goods entering the US.
February 23, 2026South Korea and Brazil agree to expand cooperation in key minerals, trade - Reuters
South Korea and Brazil agree to expand cooperation in key minerals, trade Reuters
February 23, 2026South Korea urges Russian embassy to remove 'victory' banner as Ukraine war anniversary nears - Reuters
South Korea urges Russian embassy to remove 'victory' banner as Ukraine war anniversary nears Reuters
February 23, 2026Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea's ruling party
The announcement by the rubber-stamp party congress comes as little surprise.
February 23, 2026Wall St futures, dollar skid on US tariff tumult - Reuters
Wall St futures, dollar skid on US tariff tumult Reuters
February 23, 2026North Korea's ruling party re-elects Kim Jong Un general secretary for bolstering nuclear power - Reuters
North Korea's ruling party re-elects Kim Jong Un general secretary for bolstering nuclear power Reuters
February 22, 2026South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands - Reuters
South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands Reuters
February 22, 2026Once mocked for being tacky, this Korean music genre is making a comeback
The traditional South Korean popular music genre is making headlines in the country once again.
February 21, 2026Macron says US Supreme Court tariff ruling shows it is good to have counterweights to power in democracies - Reuters
Macron says US Supreme Court tariff ruling shows it is good to have counterweights to power in democracies Reuters
February 21, 2026How will Trump's new 10% global tariffs work and what's next?
The Supreme Court's decision has led questions over whether people can get a refund over the unlawful tariffs.
February 21, 2026South Korea's ex-President Yoon apologises after life sentence over martial law - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Christine Lagarde expects to complete her ECB term, she tells WSJ - Reuters
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February 20, 2026KPop stars scored the biggest global hit songs of 2025
APT by Rosé and Bruno Mars and tracks from KPop Demon Hunters were among the biggest hits of the year.
February 19, 2026