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South Korean stocks surge to record high on AI stock rally

01 Jun 2026-14:14
Why did Cambodia sentence six people over the murder of a South Korean student?

A Cambodian court has sentenced six people for their involvement in the kidnapping, torture and murder of a South Korean university student who was allegedly lured to the country through a fraudulent job offer connected to an online scam operation.

27 May 2026-19:59
Cambodia sentences six for murder of South Korean student linked to scam centre

A Cambodian court has convicted and sentenced six Chinese nationals to life in prison on charges they tortured and murdered a South Korean student involved with one ‌of Cambodia's notorious scam centres, a court spokesperson said on Wednesday.

27 May 2026-18:57
Samsung union seeks court order to halt vote on controversial pay deal

A union representing Samsung Electronics' consumer electronics workers has asked a South Korean court to block a vote on a newly negotiated wage agreement, arguing that the deal unfairly favors employees in the company's highly profitable semiconductor business.

26 May 2026-10:36
Samsung's South Korean union sticks to strike plan after talks offer; shares slide

Samsung Electronics' (005930.KS), opens new tab South Korean labour union said on Friday it remained committed to a planned strike ‌starting next week, even after the company proposed resuming pay talks without conditions, sending shares down as much as 9.3%.

15 May 2026-10:41
South Korean court orders Kim Jong-un to pay damages to former POWs

A court in Seoul has ruled that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un must pay damages to five former South Korean prisoners of war who were held in North Korea for decades after the Korean War.

14 May 2026-13:37
KOSPI hits new high near 7,000 on AI chip rally

South Korean stocks shot up by more than 5 percent to close at a fresh high Monday, approaching the 7,000-point mark, as investors scooped up semiconductor shares while awaiting developments in U.S.-Iran peace talks.

04 May 2026-14:14
US reaffirms defense commitment to South Korea

The United States has reaffirmed its “unwavering” commitment to the defense of South Korea, while declining to comment on speculation about possible changes to its troop deployment in the region.

01 May 2026-11:22
North Korea's Kim praises soldiers who committed suicide to evade capture in Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised soldiers who committed suicide while fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region, confirming an extreme battle policy.

28 Apr 2026-20:05
Why Samsung exited China consumer electronics sales and what it means

A new report suggesting that Samsung Electronics may discontinue sales of home appliances and televisions in China has triggered intense discussion across global technology and business circles.

27 Apr 2026-21:13