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US and South Korean courts order North Korea and Iran to pay $520 million — 3dSeoul court orders North Korea to pay 44.6 billion won ($32.5 million) in damages over the 2020 demolition of the inter-Korean liaison office, marking the first judgment in the South Korea lawsuit. Separately, U.S. courts have ordered North Korea and Iran to pay about $487 million to American victims of terrorism, and another ruling holds North Korea liable for 650 billion won in damages related to Hamas's October 7 attacks.

Sam Okafor Tying North Korea to the Hamas attacks in a damages ruling feels like an attempt to isolate them further over October 7.

Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Seen as Likely Heir, Seoul Says — Sep 10, 2026South Korea’s National Intelligence Service says Kim Jong Un’s daughter Kim Ju Ae is being groomed as his successor and that she likely has a younger sibling of unknown gender, though details about any older brother remain unconfirmed. Multiple reports reiterate the third-generation leadership dynamic in North Korea and the ongoing uncertainty about the children’s exact number and birth order.

Rachel Meyers I wonder if confirming an older brother would change how Seoul views the succession.

US Embassy in Seoul Displays Black Lives Matter Banner in Support of Anti-Racism ProtestsReporting — Jun 14, 2020The U.S. embassy in Seoul draped a huge Black Lives Matter banner on its mission building and tweeted a picture of it in support of an anti-racism campaign across America. “The U.S. Embassy stands in solidarity with…

South Korea in talks on $22.3 billion Texas gas plant, denies deal is final — Sep 7, 2026South Korea and the United States are reportedly pursuing a roughly $22.3 billion investment to build a 6.3 GW LNG gas-fired power plant in Encinal, Texas, as the first major project under their 2025 bilateral trade framework; however, Seoul’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has disputed some media reports, saying negotiations are ongoing and final details have not been confirmed. Reports also suggest possible follow-on projects, including a large-scale nuclear plant and an Alaska LNG venture, with no decision on nuclear construction announced yet.

Dana Whitfield Alaska LNG keeps popping up in these deals but never seems to actually break ground. Curious if this Texas plant fares any better.

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South Korea's Lee urges US-North Korea talks amid signs of movement — Sep 2, 2026South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung urged transforming the armistice on the Korean Peninsula into a lasting peace regime and creating conditions for constructive discussions to resume U.S.–North Korea diplomacy, highlighting Donald Trump’s outreach as a potential opening. He stressed Seoul’s leadership in peace efforts and cited signs of diplomatic movement, including Korea’s goal of regaining wartime operational control and broader regional stability.

Elena Vasquez Regaining wartime operational control seems like the real story here, not just the talk of diplomacy with the North.

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Wang Yi Seoul Visit Planned for Talks — Aug 18, 2026Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will undertake a two-day visit to Seoul on August 19-20, his first in five years, to hold high-level talks with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and meet President Lee Jae Myung, focusing on strengthening Korea-China ties, regional security, and North Korea-related issues ahead of the APEC summit. The discussions aim to stabilize bilateral trade, discuss the Korean Peninsula dynamics, and navigate broader East Asian alignments amid shifting regional relations.

Seoul, Gangwon Expect Heavy Rain, Heat WaveWeather — Jul 22, 2026South Korea faces an unprecedented transition from heavy monsoon downpours to a dangerous heatwave, with the Korea Meteorological Administration issuing its first Emergency Heatwave Warning as temperatures push toward the high 30s and beyond, while heavy rainfall of 20–80 mm persists in Seoul, Gangwon, and surrounding regions. Authorities warn of tropical nights, heat advisories across the east coast of Gangwon and other regions, and a continued pattern of extreme weather as monsoon rains taper and heat intensifies.

Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja jailed two years for bribery — Aug 31, 2026Han Hak-ja, leader of the Unification Church, was sentenced to two years in prison in Seoul on bribery and political-funding charges tied to efforts to influence former President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration and former first lady Kim Keon Hee, including gifts such as a Chanel bag and a luxury necklace. The case centers on providing favors to political figures through intermediaries while the church sought policy influence.

Student Eats Fruit Off of Pricey Art Installation at MuseumReporting — May 2, 2023An art student based in South Korea decided to consume a pricey art installation to curb his hunger. On Saturday, the unnamed student from Seoul National University removed a banana that was taped to the wall and…

On X · @beabineneBea Binene Announces “The First Escape” Premiere for Final Arc of *Our Yesterdays Escape* on Viva OneBea Binene posted about the premiere of the final arc of the series on Viva One, urging fans to watch legally. The announcement generated hype and nostalgia primarily within the Philippine loveteam and University Series fandom, with coordinated positive responses but no notable opposition.297 likes · 10m

Joe Biden Says He Wouldn’t Use Threat of Cutting US Troop Levels in Ties With South KoreaReporting — Oct 30, 2020Democratic U.S. presidential challenger Joe Biden said that if elected he will strengthen Washington’s alliance with Seoul and not use the threat of reducing U.S. troop levels in South Korea as a bargaining chip. During…

Deadly Situation in South Korea: US Military Running Crowd Control, At Least 120 Confirmed DeadReporting — Oct 29, 2022A harrowing incident in South Korea has rocked the peninsula nation. CNN reported that at least 120 people were killed and another 100 were injured in Seoul’s Itaewon district. According to The Korea Times , huge crowds…

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South Korea’s Moon Calls for US-North Korea Summit Before US ElectionReporting — Jul 1, 2020South Korean President Moon Jae-in has said U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un should meet again before the U.S. presidential election in November, a Seoul official told reporters on…

Ulchi Drill Ends Early as NK Fires Missiles — Aug 18, 2026North Korea condemned the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills and warned it would continue exercising its right to self-defense, even as Trump ordered a substantial reduction in the joint exercises. In Seoul, President Lee Jae Myung pressed for stronger independent defense capabilities and faster restoration of wartime OPCON, while officials said coordination with the United States on drills remains ongoing amid the US-led reductions.

Trump Plans Meeting With Kim Jong Un — Aug 23, 2026President Trump says he will meet Kim Jong Un as North Korea’s economy booms, signaling a renewed push for high‑level diplomacy with a leader whose growing nuclear capability and Moscow–Iran ties have given him greater bargaining leverage. Analysts caution that while Trump seeks a new summit and has signaled a lighter military footprint from Seoul, Kim’s stronger position and Iran-related tensions complicate the path to any denuclearization deal and may shape a more limited, crisis-focused agreement.

SSandra RhodesColin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’The former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The Adam Friedland Show.” Kaepernick was on the show to promote his upcoming memoir. Friedland asked Kaepernick, “Do you think ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is a good song?” Kaepernick’s answer? “No.” “You just think, as a song, 14h · 2 reads

U.S. Shortens Ulchi Drills; NK Denounces; China Pushes Talks — Aug 16, 2026President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises after Seoul declined to help denuclearize Iran, a move that echoes his earlier terms and raises questions about long-term U.S. commitment on the Korean Peninsula. The development comes as the allies prepare for their annual drills and amid ongoing regional tensions, with analysts noting it could affect interoperability and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.

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South Korea estimates North Korea has 80-120 warheads — Aug 20, 2026South Korea's defence minister said North Korea likely has 80-120 nuclear warheads, a figure well above Trump's 57 and higher than Washington's estimates, while stressing Seoul cannot officially confirm exact numbers and that the country remains under the U.S. nuclear umbrella as denuclearization efforts continue. The remarks come as Trump seeks to engage with Kim Jong-un and to scale back joint US-SK drills, signaling renewed diplomacy on the Korean Peninsula.

South Korea Remains on US Currency Monitor List — Jul 23, 2026The U.S. Treasury has kept South Korea on its currency monitoring list, citing a strong trade and current-account surplus alongside persistent depreciation pressure on the won. The reports also credit Seoul's reforms to loosen foreign-investor restrictions in the foreign-exchange market, while noting that no country required enhanced analysis for currency manipulation.

Atletico Madrid Sign Kang-In Lee from PSG — Jul 23, 2026Lee Kang-in is poised to move from PSG to Atletico Madrid on a five-year contract through 2031, with a transfer fee of about €35 million plus up to €5 million in add-ons, and an official announcement expected this week after delays tied to PSG contract terminations. He is set to begin training soon and could debut in preseason against Getafe or Manchester United, with a high-profile Seoul friendly against Manchester City on August 9 serving as his domestic fan introduction.

Special counsel seeks five-year term for Yoon — Jul 24, 2026Special counsel investigators in South Korea have asked a Seoul court to sentence current President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for allegedly using state power to appoint former Defense Minister Lee Jong-seop ambassador to Australia in 2023 to aid his escape and shield the investigation into the death of Marine Chae Su-geun. The case centers on charges of aiding a fugitive and abuse of power, with prosecutors arguing Yoon pressured officials and manipulated process to obstruct the criminal inquiry ahead of elections.

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Supreme Court Refers Kim Keon-hee Case, Postpones Sentencing — Jul 23, 2026The South Korean Supreme Court has postponed Kim Geon-hee’s sentencing and referred her case to a full bench amid conflicting lower-court rulings over charges including Deutsche Motors stock manipulation, receiving free polling results from Myung Tae-kyun, and gifts from the Unification Church. The moves come as related rulings on her husband, former President Yoon Suk Yeol, and Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon also hinge on the same polling allegations, prompting broader judicial review.

BMW launches Alpina luxury brand after 25 yearsAuto — Jul 22, 2026BMW Group is launching Alpina as an ultra-luxury brand positioned between BMW and Rolls-Royce to tap Korea’s growing market for exclusive, understated high-end vehicles, with plans for seven dedicated Alpina showrooms by 2027 and first models arriving in early 2028. The rollout includes Asia’s first Alpina community event in Seoul and emphasis on targeted ultra-high-net-worth customers, underscoring Korea as a pivotal launch market after Alpina’s trademark rights were transferred earlier this year.

Chey Tae-won 944-Billion Won Divorce Order — Jul 24, 2026A Seoul High Court retrial ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to pay 944 billion won to his ex-wife Roh Soh-yeong in a property division, a ruling that appears to treat Chey’s SK Inc. stake as divisible assets and follows a Supreme Court remand. The decision, amid ongoing concerns about impact on the group’s holding structure and investor confidence, comes after a previous larger award and signals potential liquidity needs for Chey and strategic implications for SK Group’s ownership dynamics.