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Birth rate in South Korea, the world's lowest, rises for first time in 9 years
South Korea’s fertility rate rose in 2024 for the first time in nine years, preliminary data showed Wednesday, in a sign that the country’s demographic crisis might have turned a corner.NBC News - 14h -
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Tech regulation is a high-wire act for South Korea
Ensuring fair competition in the digital sphere risks antagonising the new US administrationFinancial Times - 23h -
South Korea's Yoon is in court for a hearing in his criminal trial
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is in court for a hearing where his lawyers are contesting his arrest on a criminal charge alleging he was orchestrating a rebellion when he imposed martial lawABC News - 6d -
Bridge collapse in South Korea kills at least three people – video
Five 50-metre steel structures supporting a partly built highway bridge in South Korea collapsed one after another in the city of Anseong, killing at least three construction workers and injuring ...The Guardian - 1d -
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Dashcam footage captures deadly bridge collapse in South Korea
Sections of partly constructed elevated motorway in Anseong fell one after the other, killing at least three construction workers. A motorway bridge collapse has killed at least three people and ...The Guardian - 1d -
At least four dead in South Korea highway construction project collapse
At least four people died and six were injured after a collapse at a highway construction site in an area south of the South Korean capital, Seoul, officials said.NBC News - 1d -
4 Workers Killed in Highway Bridge Collapse in South Korea
Six others were injured when part of a highway construction site broke apart on Tuesday morning, officials said.The New York Times - 1d -
Under Trump, America’s New Friends: Russia, North Korea and Belarus
When it comes to the war in Ukraine, President Trump finds common cause with the world’s outlier states and stands against traditional U.S. allies like Britain, France, Germany, Canada, Japan and ...The New York Times - 22h -
North Korea allows a group of international travelers for the 1st time in years
A small group of foreign tourists has visited North Korea in the past weekABC News - 12h -
FirstFT: South Korea’s fertility rate rises for first time in 9 years
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump threatens to impose 25% tariffs on EU goods, and Taiwan condemns China over unannounced live-fire naval drillsFinancial Times - 2h -
North Korea’s $1.5 billion crypto hack exposes bitcoin’s weakness
Crypto’s vulnerability to theft will keep bitcoin from widespread useMarketWatch - 52m -
Speed Interviewing the Fastest Drivers in the World
Formula One’s season launch party saw The Athletic’s columnist take on the challenge to speak to the entire grid in a few hours. Here’s what happened.The New York Times - 4d -
Waves are getting bigger. Is the world ready?
Southern Ocean waves are growing larger and faster, threatening coastlines. But some scientists think they could help turn the tide in the climate crisis. In his remarkable memoir of his life ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump wants a world safe for autocracy
Europe will have to defend liberal democracy without American supportFinancial Times - 2d -
'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture
Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change.BBC News - Feb. 19 -
‘Like a giant Squid Game’: soul searching in South Korea after latest celebrity suicide
Death of actor Kim Sae-ron sparks renewed calls for changes to ease pressure on celebrities who face intense scrutiny from media and fans alike . On Friday, the South Korean columnist Yang ...The Guardian - 5d -
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Bank of Korea slashes rates to lowest since August 2022 on economic worries, cuts growth forecast
The Bank of Korea cut rates to 2.75% from 3%, in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, trimming rates for the third time in four meetings.CNBC - 1d -
An elevated part of a highway being built in South Korea collapses, killing 3 workers
An elevated part of a highway under construction has collapsed in South Korea, killing three workers and injuring six othersABC News - 1d -
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South Korea birthrate rises for first time in nine years amid surge in marriages
Rise comes from very low base and remains far below the 2.1 births per woman needed to stabilise population. South Korea’s birthrate rose last year for the first time in nine years, as a surge in ...The Guardian - 17h -
Baby bump in South Korea as fertility rate rises for first time in 9 years
Surge in marriages after pandemic spurs hopes country’s demographics may have turned a cornerFinancial Times - 16h -
South Korea's Yoon defends his martial law decree as impeachment ruling nears
In a final statement at his impeachment trial, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his martial law decree that plunged the country into chaos as a bid to inform the public of the danger ...ABC News - 16h -
Meta Will Build the World’s Longest Undersea Cable
Meta’s Waterworth Project will provide internet connectivity on five continents, with landing points in India, the United States, Brazil, and South Africa.Wired - Feb. 19 -
World champion Dubois out of Parker fight with illness
Heavyweight Daniel Dubois' world title defence against Joseph Parker on Saturday is in doubt with reports that the champion is ill.BBC News - 5d -
‘The World Is There for the Carving’: Two Columnists on the Trump-Putin Alliance
We’ve never seen anything like this: a president who appears aligned with a Russian dictator in targeting the weak and the vulnerable.The New York Times - 5d -
Inside the doping deal for tennis' world number one
How did Jannik Sinner’s drugs ban deal come about and where does it leave the fight against doping in tennis?BBC News - 3d -
Shiffrin claims historic 100th World Cup win
Mikaela Shiffrin claims a historic 100th Alpine skiing World Cup win with victory in the slalom in the Italian resort of Sestriere.BBC News - 3d -
30 things we love in the world of food, 2025
From a taste of Brazil in Manchester to the rise of the choc ice. *** Continue reading...The Guardian - 3d -
Can Canadians get the world drinking tree sap?
The largest producer of maple syrup now wants you to drink the sap, which it calls maple water.BBC News - 3d -
Satellite rivalries are politicising the world’s economic plumbing
Governments are increasingly wary of relying on foreign communication systemsFinancial Times - 2d -
World prays for Pope Francis as his health improves
Catholics around the world are awaiting updates on Pope Francis' health as he remains hospitalized in Rome. CBS News' Seth Doane reports.CBS News - 1d -
Despite critics’ claims, the world still stands with Ukraine
Overall, past and current actions suggest an ongoing global effort to continue helping Ukraine.The Hill - 6h -
Developing world urges rich nations to defy Trump’s ‘climate nihilism’
Poorer countries want rapid emission cuts and more financial help in face of US leader’s stance on global heating. Developing countries are calling on the rich world to defy the US president, ...The Guardian - Feb. 19 -
Blackpink announces world tour with July 12 stop at SoFi Stadium
The K-pop girl group is hitting the road for the first time since 2023.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, is again spewing lava
Kilauea volcano is shooting lava into the air once again in HawaiiABC News - 6d -
Why Did It Take a Fire for the World to Learn of Altadena’s Black Arts Legacy?
As Frieze Los Angeles shines a spotlight on art in the city, one community, long facing institutional apathy, calls for marking its memories in the public mind.The New York Times - 6d -
Jenni Hermoso to appeal against World Cup kiss case verdict
Luis Rubiales was found guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent and fined €10,800.BBC News - 5d
