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South Korea's top think tank lowers economic growth projection, citing Trump's tariffs

South Korea’s top economic think tank on Tuesday slashed its growth forecast for the country’s economy for the second time in four months, expressing concern about the potential impact of U.S. ...

ABC News - Feb. 11

As Trump eyes more tariffs, South Korea remains safe haven for GM and Hyundai

Automakers such as Hyundai Motor and General Motors have increasingly used South Korea as a tariff-free export market to the U.S.

CNBC - 3d

North Korea issues warning after U.S. sub docks in South Korea

The nuclear-powered USS Alexandria is a 360-foot fast-attack submarine equipped with Tomahawk missiles and MK48 torpedoes.

CBS News - Feb. 11

‘At risk of extinction’: South Korea’s second city fears demographic disaster

Busan is shrinking faster than any other metropolitan area in a country with the world’s lowest fertility rate

Financial Times - Feb. 9

Teacher stabs 8-year-old girl to death at school in South Korea

The teacher confessed to the crime after police officers found her and the young girl with stab wounds at the elementary school, local media reported.

CBS News - Feb. 10

Teacher fatally stabs eight-year-old in South Korea

The country's acting president has ordered an investigation into the incident in the city of Daejeon.

BBC News - Feb. 11

How South Korea's Constitutional Court is deciding on the president's future

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is putting up a desperate fight for his political life at Seoul’s Constitutional Court after being impeached and arrested for his short-lived imposition of ...

ABC News - 5d

Construction site catches fire in South Korea, leaving at least 6 dead

A fire broke out at a resort construction site in the South Korean city of Busan on Friday, killing at least six people, fire officials said

ABC News - 4d

Six dead at resort construction site fire in South Korea's Busan

Six people have died in a fire at a hotel resort construction site in South Korea’s port city of Busan, according to the city’s fire agency.

NBC News - 4d

South Korea int'l Hwang convicted over sex tapes

Former South Korea international Hwang Ui-jo was handed a one-year suspended prison sentence on Friday for filming sexual encounters with a woman without her consent.

ESPN - 3d

Downloads of DeepSeek's AI apps paused in South Korea over privacy concerns

DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has temporarily paused downloads of its chatbot apps in South Korea while it works with local authorities to address privacy concerns, according ...

ABC News - 1d

South Korea Bans Downloads of DeepSeek, the Chinese A.I. App

Regulators said they would suspend the app until they could be sure it complied with the country’s data protection laws.

The New York Times - 1d

South Korea suspends new downloads of DeepSeek, citing privacy concerns

South Korea’s data protection authority said new downloads of the Chinese AI app DeepSeek had been suspended in the country over data privacy concerns.

NBC News - 1d

North Korea's Kim slams US-South Korea-Japan partnership and vows to boost his nuclear program

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said an elevated U.S. security partnership with South Korea and Japan poses a grave threat to his country and vowed to further bolster his nuclear weapons program

ABC News - Feb. 8

South Dakota hosts Cluff and South Dakota State

South Dakota State visits the South Dakota Coyotes after Oscar Cluff scored 25 points in the Jackrabbits' 98-85 win over the Omaha Mavericks

ABC News - 2d

Deadly flooding hits the South

At least nine people have been killed as dangerous weather and flood waters swept across the South over the weekend. Heavy winds and tornadoes also threatened several states. Skyler Henry reports.

CBS News - 1d

South Africa Is a Warning

By closing their frontiers to migrants, rich countries risk destabilizing important nations across the globe.

The New York Times - 14h

A controversial golf outfit and North Korea’s unique tourist attractions

One of basketball’s biggest stars had a big shock, North Korea reopened to tourism with an unusual itinerary, and the Super Bowl’s end zone will look a little different.

NBC News - Feb. 8

North Korea Is Caring for Russia’s Wounded Soldiers, Envoy Says

Russia’s ambassador to North Korea said that its Asian ally is also hosting Russian children orphaned by its war against Ukraine, as the two nations deepen ties.

The New York Times - 6d

Trump must treat China, Iran, Russia and North Korea as a package deal

American foreign policy choices have repercussions elsewhere on the world stage.

The Hill - 5d

S Korea removes Deepseek from app stores over privacy concerns

App stores in South Korea have removed DeepSeek over concerns about how it manages users' data.

BBC News - 1d

North Korea slams U.S. and Asian rivals for 'absurd' denuclearization plans

North Korea has criticized the United States and Asian neighbors for pursuing the “absurd” goal of denuclearizing the North and says it will push to expand its nuclear forces under the direction of ...

ABC News - 18h

Russian ship under sanctions over N Korea arms sails for Europe

Entry of notorious Maia-1 into European territory waters would pose fresh challenge to western sanctions system

Financial Times - 9h

A Disagreement on Tariffs

We explain two competing views.

The New York Times - 6h

Reynolds and South Florida host Wichita State

Wichita State Shockers (12-10, 2-7 AAC) at South Florida Bulls (12-11, 5-5 AAC) Tampa, Florida; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -1.5; over/under is 148 BOTTOM LINE: South ...

ABC News - Feb. 9

London to recreate South by Southwest festival in Shoreditch

US conference known for launching Billie Eilish and The White Stripes will take place in June

Financial Times - Feb. 9

South Africa mourns pioneering female nuclear scientist

Yahoo News - Feb. 10

Trump’s disdain for South American allies is China’s gain

The US is targeting its own allies and its withdrawal from the region has left a power vacuum for China to fill in. While Donald Trump and his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, were engaged in ...

The Guardian - 6d

South Africa has been blindsided by Donald Trump

The US president’s attacks on the country might actually unite its people

Financial Times - 5d

Immigration has created a ‘Nuevo South’ in North Carolina

In the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, a nondescript white clapboard house has become one of the most popular restaurants in rural Stokes County: Luna’s Mexican Kitchen.

The Hill - 5d

Trump cuts financial aid to South Africa

South Africa is one of the latest countries President Trump has targeted since taking office. Last week, the White House issued an executive order completely cutting off financial assistance to the ...

CBS News - 3d

South Carolina visits Aberdeen and No. 3 Florida

South Carolina Gamecocks (10-14, 0-11 SEC) at Florida Gators (21-3, 8-3 SEC) Gainesville, Florida; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gators -14.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: ...

ABC News - 3d

How Dawn Staley transformed South Carolina into a powerhouse

Three NCAA titles. A perfect season. Here are the moments that paved the way for South Carolina to become the dynasty of women's college basketball.

ESPN - 2d

Delays, edits, and no Son Heung-min: how North Korea watches the Premier League

State TV has started broadcasting matches, albeit with heavy-handed intervention of Pyongyang regime’s censors. TV viewers in North Korea have to endure more than their fair share of war films – ...

The Guardian - Feb. 10

North Korea's Kim makes rare visit to father's tomb, pledging his devotion to 'sacred struggle'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has paid his respect at a family mausoleum to mark the birthday of his late father and former leader Kim Jong Il, state media KCNA said on Monday, pledging to ...