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Seoul's green space a battleground for mayor and South Korea's president - Reuters
Seoul's green space a battleground for mayor and South Korea's president Reuters
September 22, 2026When a beloved tree began withering away, locals suspected a killer in their midst
A neighbourhood’s fight to save a cherished ginkgo pits them against an unlikely foe.
September 18, 2026South Korea's Lee to host Central Asia summit in Seoul next week - Reuters
South Korea's Lee to host Central Asia summit in Seoul next week Reuters
September 11, 2026North Korea preparing further Russia troop deployments, no sign move imminent, Seoul says - Reuters
North Korea preparing further Russia troop deployments, no sign move imminent, Seoul says Reuters
August 24, 2026Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C
There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.
August 5, 2026Samsung, SK Hynix to announce major chip deals with US tech companies, Seoul says - Reuters
Samsung, SK Hynix to announce major chip deals with US tech companies, Seoul says Reuters
July 24, 2026North Korea calls Seoul a 'puppet' for its role in US maritime exercise - Reuters
North Korea calls Seoul a 'puppet' for its role in US maritime exercise Reuters
July 17, 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, 2026Fire, explosion hit South Korean-run vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Seoul says - Reuters
Fire, explosion hit South Korean-run vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Seoul says Reuters
May 4, 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, 2026Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS
Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.
April 21, 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, 2026North Korea welcome's Seoul's expression of regret over drone incursion - Reuters
North Korea welcome's Seoul's expression of regret over drone incursion Reuters
April 6, 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, 2026BTS concert in South Korea to herald stream of live events, Netflix says - Reuters
BTS concert in South Korea to herald stream of live events, Netflix says Reuters
March 20, 2026BTS is back: Anti-drone systems and 260,000 fans as world's biggest band returns
RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform together for the first time since October 2022.
March 19, 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, 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
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Article: published on 18 September 2026
Every summer, Seoul turns a deep green, growing dense and lush under humid skies. But this year, one tree was visibly suffering. "Green leaves were falling to the ground, which shouldn't happen at t
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Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C
South Korea is struggling against the effects of a blistering heatwave which has brought its highest ever temperatures. A high of 42.5C was recorded on Sunday in the southern city of Yangsan, the cou
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Seoul hosts 'power nap contest' as sleep-deprived South Koreans compete to rest
Participants sleep during the 2026 Power Nap contest at Han River park in Seoul, South Korea. - REUTERS PIC
Sweet Dreams: Seoul holds ‘Power Nap Contest’ in sleep-deprived South Korea
By Minwoo Park SEOUL, May 2 (Reuters) – Under hazy spring sunshine on Saturday, hundreds of young Seoulites turned up at a park by the Han River at the invitation of the city government to try to do
Hundreds turn out for ‘power nap contest’ in sleep-deprived Seoul
From desk-nappers to insomniac teachers, city park welcomes people unable to catch a break Removed from bookmarks From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the gr
Sweet Dreams: Seoul holds 'Power Nap Contest' in sleep-deprived South Korea
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Music executive behind K-pop group BTS faces arrest in South Korea
Police seek warrant for Bang Si-Hyuk over allegations he illegally gained millions in investor fraud scheme South Korean police are seeking to arrest Bang Si-Hyuk, the chair of the agency behind the
BTS release new album Arirang ahead of comeback concert
Boyband drops album that speaks to its Korean roots ahead of Seoul comeback concert, with more than a quarter of a million fans expected to attend K-pop stars BTS released a new album on Friday bille
BTS comeback show sells out immediately as 260,000 fans set to descend on Seoul
Booking system freezes and screens crash amid rush of fans trying to secure tickets to 21 March free concert Tickets for BTS’s comeback concert in central Seoul were snapped up almost immediately on
North Korea's ambassador discusses recent party congress results with Chinese Communist Party officials in Beijing
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Photos show Seoul as K-pop group BTS stages its comeback show
Fans of K-pop band BTS, South Korean Chaemin Shin, left, and Vietnamese Tam Tamie, right, and sing at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) SEOUL
BTS fans stream to Seoul cafe, restaurant that once served as bases for the K-pop superstars
In a quiet residential neighborhood of Seoul, a café and a restaurant with links to pre-fame BTS are drawing visitors from across the globe. (March 20) Jang Young Kun, owner of Yoojung Sikdang, poses
BTS returns with comeback concert in Seoul after four-year hiatus
People wait to receive special edition of local news papers reporting the comeback of K-pop band BTS near Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, March 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark
As BTS prepare to kick off their comeback on March 21 at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square, a cultural critic reflects on the meaning behind the choice of venue. (March 19) A couple takes a selfie photo nea