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Mark Zuckerberg is planning to visit South Korea and is scheduling key meetings during his trip, Meta said in a statement on Wednesday without elaborating. Zuckerberg is expected to meet Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Y Lee as early as later this month to discuss AI chip supply and other generative AI issues, South Korean newspaper Seoul Economic Daily reported earlier on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the matter.

The South Korean government says it will “completely re-examine” the “need” to tax crypto traders on their earnings.

South Korea’s parliament has passed a landmark ban on production and sales of dog meat, as public calls for a prohibition have grown sharply over concerns about animal rights and the country’s international image

Lee Jae-myung, South Korea's opposition leader, faced a vicious attack during a public appearance in Busan, narrowly escaping a potentially fatal assault. The assailant, a 66-year-old individual, inflicted a 1cm laceration on Lee's neck during a media briefing, leading to immediate uproar and condemnation across the nation. President Yoon Suk Yeol and various political entities swiftly expressed their denouncement of the assault. During a routine visit to a construction site in Busan, Lee was unexpectedly approached by the attacker, feigning a request for an autograph. In a sudden turn, the assailant brandished an 18cm knife purchased online, launching an unprovoked attack on the opposition leader. Swift actions from those present led to the attacker's capture and prompt medical attention for Lee.

AP reported. Busan’s emergency office said Lee, head of the main opposition Democratic Party, was attacked as he visited the construction site of a new airport in the city. South Korean media cited witnesses as saying the man used a knife-like weapon to stab Lee’s neck.

Reuters. While hosting senior military leaders on Sunday at the ruling Workers' Party (WPK) headquarters, Kim pointed out that hostile manoeuvres by the enemies pose the danger of an armed confrontation on the Korean peninsula. This situation makes it mandatory for the country to "sharpen the treasured sword" to protect itself, said Kim.

SEOUL—Food prices have risen so much that Kim Soo-yeon has developed a suspicious new habit at the grocery store. She has taken to shaking bags of her favorite brands of potato chips to see if they feel lighter. “If companies are reducing the amount of food by unnoticeable amounts, it feels deceptive," said the 32-year-old office worker in Seoul.

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol told AFP that Seoul plans to ramp up semiconductor cooperation with Western countries, as the key industry is buffeted by geopolitical turbulence from US-China competition. South Korea plans «to significantly boost semiconductor cooperation with such major countries as the Netherlands, the United States and Japan going forward», Yoon told AFP in an exclusive written interview ahead of his state visit to the Netherlands Monday.

By Hyonhee Shin

King Charles III honored the K-pop band Blackpink

BlackPink on Wednesday received honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire medals in the presence of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol during his state visit to the United Kingdom, Buckingham Palace said in its statement. Blackpink received the MBEs because of their roles as COP26 Advocates for the United Nations climate summit held in Glasgow back in 2021, Buckingham Palace said. «First appointed to the role by the UK Government in January 2021, BlackPink encouraged millions of young people to engage with the global UN climate change conference and the topic of climate action,» said the official account of royal family in a post on social media platform 'X.' «It's amazing you're still talking to each other after all these years,» King Charles jokingly said to the band at the ceremony. «I hope I shall be able to see you perform live at some point,» added King Charles.

King Charles III has hosted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife at a glittering banquet at Buckingham Palace, as Britain rolled out the red carpet for a formal state visit aimed at strengthening trade and defense ties between the two coun...

Prince and Princess of Wales were completely captivated by each other as they greeted the South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol during his state visit to the UK on Tuesday. The royal couple were caught sharing a discreet PDA as they joined King Charles and Queen Camilla in exploring artifacts from the Royal Collection alongside South Korean President and First Lady Kim Keon-hee at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday afternoon. This occurred after the royals had treated their guests to a ceremonial welcome and a carriage ride earlier in the day. Footage from the event captures the royals, including the Duchess of Edinburgh, admiring Korean-related items as they entertained their guests.

Reuters reported. The meeting will involve senior officials at the deputy ministerial level from South Korea, Japan, and China.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has met with his Indonesian counterpart, Joko Widodo, to deepen economic ties and defense cooperation amid heightened global geopolitical tensions

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has met with his Indonesian counterpart, Joko Widodo, to deepen economic ties and defense cooperation amid heightened global geopolitical tensions

South Korea, home to the industrialized world’s lowest birthrate, is having even fewer babies. The country’s downward demographic spiral has come even after years of aggressive government subsidies, low-cost loans and cash payouts meant to entice young people to get married and start families. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol wants to pay households even more to have a child.

free trade in the belief that it would liberalize China. But Biden maintained much of his predecessor’s tough policies toward Beijing. Tariffs remained in place.

alliance to bolster security. President Biden hosted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at Camp David, in the first visit by foreign leaders to the presidential retreat since 2015. The three committed to consulting on threats to each’s security, working together on ballistic-missile defense, conducting annual joint military exercises and holding yearly summits to maintain the momentum.

The South Korean president is in Poland for two days of talks and meetings on global security, the war in neighboring Ukraine, and developing bilateral business and defense ties

Reuters reported. The statement, released on Tuesday, stated that China rejects the references to China in NATO's joint communique from the summit held in Vilnius, Lithuania. It further emphasized China's commitment to firmly protect its sovereignty, security, and development interests.