Why Kim Jong-un travels by train: Symbolism, security of ‘Sun Train’
Special features turn the train into a rolling command centre, offering privacy, security, and uninterrupted leadership — advantages few aircraft can provide.
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South Korea’s AI challengers take on ChatGPT with own LLMs
LG, Naver, SKT, Upstage, and NC AI lead sovereign AI race with models built for the Korean language and context.
Chinese, Russian, North Korean leaders to share stage in Beijing, not summit table: South Korean spy agency
The arrangement of the leaders of China, North Korea, and Russia, the National Intelligence Service assessed, is intended to “restage the Cold War–era triangular solidarity…
252 cases of Koreans kidnapped in Cambodia reported this year: report
Such crime rings in Cambodia are believed to involve collusion between Triads — a Chinese organised crime group — and Cambodian officials.
New K-beauty order: Trinity shines from shelves to shares
The K-beauty spotlight, now brighter than ever, has shifted from its decades-old trinity of Amorepacific, LG Household & Health Care and Aekyung Industrial to a new trio: APR,…
South Korean President Lee replaces all 4-star generals in sweeping reshuffle
The overhaul reflects President Lee’s push to reform military leadership. In July, he appointed Rep. Ahn Gyu-back of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea as defense minister —…
South Korean lawmakers say security footage shows ex-president Yoon resisted warrant in underwear
Rep. Kim Yong-min of the Democratic Party of Korea said no excessive physical force had been exercised during the execution process.
Seoul moves ahead with 1st K-pop venue, opening set for 2027
Seoul Arena is slated to become the capital city’s first concert hall capable of hosting over 20,000 spectators, with the city government seeking to fill a large gap in the…
YouTuber’s 990 won bakery pop-up in Seoul triggers backlash from local bakers
The initiative was meant to highlight how expensive everyday baked goods have become in Korea, but it has also drawn criticism from bakery owners who say the comparison is unfair.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un heads to Beijing on armoured train to join Chinese President Xi, Russian counterpart Putin
Mr. Kim’s trip to Beijing has drawn attention for bringing him together with 26 leaders — including those from heavily sanctioned states such as Russia, Iran, and Myanmar —…