South Korea

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with additional details and to clarify a reference to South Korea’s parliament . The country’s parliament speaker is reportedly planning to convene a parliamentary session. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial...

Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) has invested $71.4 million or 100 billion Korean won in the South Korean apparel brand Ably Corp. What Happened: Ably is now South Korea’s first unicorn of 2024, with the deal valuing the company at over $1 billion, as per a...

Warren Buffett is getting the leveraged ETF treatment in the latest fund to offer increased exposure to the Oracle of Omaha’s investments. What Happened: Tidal Investments and Kiwoom Securities Co. jointly launched a new leveraged ETF based on the Class B shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has been fined $15 million by South Korea for unlawfully gathering sensitive personal information from Facebook users. What Happened: The South Korean Personal Information Protection Commission found Mark Zuckerberg led Meta guilty of illegally collecting sensitive...

For years, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has been adamant about not using celebrity promotions or paid advertisements to advertise the company's products. While the company has come around to traditional advertising, Tesla could also be having a change of heart on the use of brand...

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has issued a severe warning to Ukraine and South Korea, referring to them as “bad dogs bred by the U.S.” This statement comes in response to reports suggesting that North Korean troops are being deployed to Russia. What...

According to South Korean and Ukrainian officials, North Korean soldiers are assisting Russia in its war in Ukraine and will be deployed to the battlefront within months. What Happened: According to a Washington Post report, infantry soldiers from the DPRK are currently undergoing training in...

North Korea is gearing up for a crucial parliamentary session on Monday, where it plans to amend its constitution by removing clauses related to unification and clarifying territorial boundaries, including the maritime border. This session comes in response to Kim Jong-un’s directive for...

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol suggests that Kim Jong Un‘s latest nuclear saber-rattling is a calculated move to draw the attention of the U.S. ahead of the presidential election. What Happened: The South Korean leader anticipates major provocations from North Korea, including a...

Kim Jong Un has issued a stark warning to South Korea, threatening nuclear retaliation if North Korea’s sovereignty is compromised. What Happened: During a visit to a special forces training base, Kim emphasized that any encroachment by South Korea would prompt the use of all offensive...

South Korea has issued a stern warning of military action in response to Kim Jong Un‘s North Korea recently launching trash-filled balloons. What Happened: Incheon International Airport, one of Asia’s busiest, faced temporary shutdowns after a balloon was spotted nearby. Operations...

In a recent development, South Korea hosted an international summit focusing on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military operations. The summit saw participation from over 90 countries, including the United States and China. What Happened: The two-day summit, held in Seoul,...

South Korean law enforcement agencies have launched an investigation into the encrypted messaging platform, Telegram, for its alleged involvement in the dissemination of sexually explicit deepfake content. What Happened: South Korean police are examining whether Telegram played a role in the spread...

To boost the global appeal of its reality TV shows, streaming giant Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is reportedly offering cultural training to voice actors to improve the quality of dubbing and translations. What Happened: Netflix is using South Korea as a pilot for this initiative. The streaming...

In a shocking turn of events, the CEO of South Korean cryptocurrency firm Haru Invest was stabbed during court proceedings. What Happened: Hugo Hyungsoo Lee was stabbed in the neck by an individual present at his trial at the Seoul Southern District Court on Wednesday, Reuters reported Wednesday....