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South Korea

Read the latest news, business and culture stories from the East Asian country

Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin reunite in The Perfect Lie, a decade after starring together in Dr Romantic. Photo: Disney+
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The Perfect Lie star watched real lie-detector interviews to prepare

Film & TVNovember 06, 2026
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed, chairwoman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, learnt about the students' academic progress, areas of specialisation and experiences of studying in Korea. Photo: Wam

Sheikha Latifa meets Emirati scholarship students in Seoul

UAEOctober 31, 2026
Fishing boats in Kodiak, Alaska, on September 13. Bloomberg

Alaska LNG project becomes $54bn flashpoint for would-be Asian buyers

EnergyOctober 14, 2026
Exhuma is the seventh highest-grossing South Korean film of all time. Photo: EDKO Film

Horror and historical movies to watch for free as Korean Film Festival returns

Film & TVSeptember 22, 2026
Kyoto is a celebrated Japanese destination for the annual momijigari, or autumn leaf-viewing season. Getty Images

Six autumn getaways for crisp air, colourful leaves and cosy seasonal escapes

TravelSeptember 01, 2026
US President Donald Trump in a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung last August. EPA

Donald Trump may have ended America's 'pivot to Asia', but with a twist

CommentAugust 20, 2026
BTS perform during the 2026 World Cup tournament final match in July 2026. AFP
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Grammy academy could change its tune over Asian Pop category after BTS boycott

CultureAugust 19, 2026
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 players are thrust into a rapidly escalating conflict centred on a North Korean invasion of South Korea. Photo: Activision

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 takes the fight to Korea

Pop CultureMay 29, 2026
Son Heung-min has scored 54 goals in 142 appearances for South Korea. Getty Images

World Cup 2026 Group A guide: Mexico target deep run as South Korea bank on Son

FootballMay 27, 2026
The UAE is South Korea’s largest trading partner in the Gulf. AFP

UAE-South Korean Cepa takes effect in boost to economic ties

EconomyApril 30, 2026
The Cheongung-II travels at 6,175kph and is capable of engaging ballistic missile targets at altitudes of 20km, destroying them with direct impact. Photo: South Korea Ministry of Defence

Can Cheongung-II missile defence production expand in 2026?

MENAApril 08, 2026
A woman poses for a photo in front of a truck promoting the comeback concert of K-pop group BTS in Seoul. AFP

What to expect from the BTS comeback concert in Seoul

Music & On-stageMarch 20, 2026
President Sheikh Mohamed with South Korean special envoy Kang Hoon-sik. Wam

Sheikh Mohamed given message from South Korean President during special envoy meeting

UAEFebruary 26, 2026
The Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge, a two-storey structure spanning the Geumgang Lake, is split into levels for pedestrians and cyclists. Photo: Sejong Culture and Tourism Foundation

Two days in Sejong City, South Korea’s purpose-built city of the future

TravelJanuary 20, 2026
Shamma Al Amri's Suspended Judgement is part of the Proximities exhibition in Seoul. Photo: Admaf

UAE contemporary art takes centre stage in landmark Seoul exhibition

Art & DesignJanuary 16, 2026
Crowds of shoppers along the pedestrianised streets of Myeong-dong in the heart of Seoul. Getty Images

A Hangeul lover’s guide to South Korea

TravelDecember 22, 2025
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