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Hanbok to Korean choker: 5 must-buy things from South Korea
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The Times of India
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Whether you are walking through Myeongdong’s neon-lit streets or exploring the chic boutiques of Garosu-gil, here are five stylish things to buy in South Korea that will make you look and feel like a trendsetter back home. If there’s one country...
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Sports on TV for Sunday, Oct. 26
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Sunday, Oct. 26 AUTO RACING 2 p.m. NBC — NASCAR Cup… (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Sunday, Oct. 26 AUTO RACING 2 p.m. NBC — NASCAR Cup Series: The...
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State-of-the-art facilities await world leaders for APEC 2025
The ancient city of Gyeongju in North Gyeongsang Province is entering the final phase of preparations to host the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1. The summit will gather top leaders...
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Sport climbing: Japan takes boulder title at 1st Nations Grand Finale
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The Mainichi
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Japan members (from right) Sorato Anraku, Sota Amagasa, Miho Nonaka and Mao Nakamura celebrate winning the boulder title at the Nations Grand Finale at Iizuka Sports Resort The Retreat in Fukuoka Prefecture on Oct. 25, 2025. (Kyodo) IIZUKA (Kyodo)...
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South Korea unveils 2026 Budget focusing on social growth and innovation
The national budget for 2026 was presented to the cabinet on 3 September 2025. The national budget proposal for South Korea in 2026 is set at WON728tn ($542.2bn), marking an 8.1% increase from the WON673tn ($501.2bn) budget of the current year and...
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BTS Movie Weeks Worldwide Box Office: K-Pop Sensation’s Concert Films Cross This Key Mark As Fans Await Their Comeback!
BTS Movie Weeks Worldwide Box Office: Latest Update (Photo Credit – X) The popular South Korean boy band BTS continues to prove its unmatched global influence even while on hiatus. Their recent theatrical event, BST Movie Weeks, featuring four...
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10 Underrated Action Movies You Need To Watch
Finding underrated action movies is always a treat because they're exciting films that end up being a good time. Everyone knows the most iconic action movies, the ones that made a huge impact on the box office, and the most critically acclaimed,...
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Thousands protest Trump policies in Seoul as summit approaches
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Press TV
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Protesters carry placards as they march during a rally, condemning US President Donald Trump's pressure for increased South Korean investment in the US, in Seoul on October 25, 2025. (Photo by AFP) Frank Smith Press TV, Seoul Thousands of South...
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Lauren Walsh lands €56k jackpot with third-place finish in Wistron Ladies Open
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Irish Independent
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The Castlewarden, Co Kildare star was two shots off the lead when she eventually completed a delayed first-round 68 on Saturday in an event reduced to 36 holes due to torrential rain at Sunrise Golf and Country Club. She started the final round...
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Zhou claims China's third bronze at taekwondo worlds
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Xinhua News Agency
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WUXI, China, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Zeqi claimed China's third bronze medal at the World Taekwondo Championships in the women's 73kg category on Sunday, as Egypt, Belgium and South Korea shared the day's gold medals. In the women's 73kg...
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NHC signs Al-Fursan project deal with South Korean firm
Register for MEED’s 14-day trial access Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company (NHC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s GS Engineering & Construction to build a residential project in NHC’s Al‑Fursan suburb of...
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Sports on TV: Saturday, Oct. 25
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Highlands News-Sun - Florida
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ESPNEWS — Formula 1: Practice, Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City TRUTV — NASCAR Cup Series: Practice, Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Va. ESPNEWS — Formula 1: Qualifying, Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City TRUTV — NASCAR Cup...
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The secrets behind the South Korean cosmetics boom
Max Kim, Tribune News Service Jo Min-Su was working toward a computer science doctorate at one of South Korea's best universities when he stumbled on his calling: building a better lip gloss. The 30-year-old sat near his booth at Seoul Beauty...
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From James Bond to Indiana Jones: 21 TV shows and movies you won't believe were shot in Essex
We all know Essex has, and continues to be, the backdrop for many TV shows. The county is perhaps best known on screen for The Only Way Is Essex but there's actually a whole host of shows and films that have been filmed here beyond reality TV....
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Documentary reveals underground world of South Korean tattoo artists
Tattoos have long been stigmatised in South Korea. Starting over a thousand years ago, people’s crimes or slave status was inked on their face or arms. In the 20th century, they were adopted by criminal gangs. But despite the fact that they were...
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Why Enhanced Games has come at worst time for believers in clean sport
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The Times
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Last week I got drawn into a conversation about the Enhanced Games. “What do you think about them?” someone asked. “Which Enhanced Games do you mean?” I replied. “The ones we’ve already seen or those planned for the US next May?” Enhanced games...
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India can become global javelin powerhouse, what we need is exclusive sponsorship: Veteran Indian coach Naval Singh
Behind every successful athlete is a coach who believed in them well before anyone else did. Coaches are, hands down, the most important figures in an athlete’s life. Whether it’s the coach who first talent-spotted the athlete, or the one who...
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"He's bigger than kpop" - Fans cheer as BTS' Taehyung tops South Korea's influencer charts with 8.7M authentic engagements, ranking #5 globally
On October 24, 2025, X account @Vstagramcrew shared that according to HypeAuditor, BTS member Kim Taehyung, aka V, was currently the most influential act in South Korea. According to the report, Taehyung secured the top spot in South Korea and No....
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"The Best Movie of 2025" Claws Straight to the Top of the Netflix Global Streaming Chart
Asian cinema has been delivering some big international hits in the last several years, including several Oscar contenders and winners. Streaming has played a huge role in bringing the likes of Squid Game and Alice in Borderland to screens, and...
Owner: Sam Youseff
Opinion | South Korea: Where tradition and tech move in harmony
Visiting South Korea is like stepping into a world where tradition and technology walk hand in hand, perfectly in sync. It is a country that hums with efficiency and pride, yet radiates warmth and humility at every turn. From the moment you land,...
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