South Korea says North appeared taken aback by DMZ mine findings
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul cited the timing of Pyongyang’s denial after Seoul blamed North Korean mines for a September blast and cleared a minefield south of the border line.
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South Korean appeals court acquits Yoon Suk Yeol in free opinion polls case
The Seoul High Court overturned a two-year prison sentence for the former president and also acquitted political broker Myung Tae-gyun. Special counsel prosecutors indicated...
KOSPI falls nearly 2% as bond yields and Samsung earnings weigh on Seoul shares
South Korea’s main share index closed at 6,803.90 on Oct. 7, extending its decline to a second session as major chip stocks fell ahead of Samsung Electronics’ earnings guidance.
South Korean culture minister defends creative freedom amid film dispute
Chae Hwi-young said the government should not intervene in film content as lawmakers argued over The Assassin(s) and threats against its cast.
Walter Peak fire burns estimated 1,400 hectares above Lake Whakatipu
Fire crews planned to resume work on 8 October after a vegetation fire spread across high country near Queenstown. The cause remains under investigation.
KBO sets October 14 postseason start as final places remain unsettled
South Korea’s baseball postseason opens with a wild-card round that gives the fourth-place team two chances to advance and requires the fifth-place team to win twice.
Africa’s solar expansion is outpacing official capacity records, researchers say
An estimate of 17 gigawatts of African solar installations in 2026 points to rapid growth, while missing data on smaller systems complicates electricity planning.
AMD’s Lisa Su calls South Korea a key AI chip partner during Seoul visit
Su met semiconductor leaders in Seoul and described longer-term cooperation with Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, while reports identified no new chip supply or manufacturing...
Asian Games organizers apologize to South Korea over flag ceremony and transport problems
South Korea’s sports body says it received a formal apology after the national flag failed to rise fully at the men’s football medal ceremony in Japan.
LG Twins beat Doosan Bears in Jamsil finale and secure top-four finish
LG won 7-5 in the Seoul rivals’ final regular-season meeting at Jamsil Baseball Stadium. The result secured at least fourth place for the Twins and fifth for the Bears.
Kagan and Soai share chemistry Nobel for controlling molecular handedness
The 2026 prize recognises discoveries that help chemists favour one of two mirror-image forms of a molecule, a capability important to drug development. The work does not...
Trump says he deserves 2026 Nobel Peace Prize ahead of Friday announcement
The US president said he merited the award but expressed doubt about his chances. The Norwegian Nobel Committee is due to announce its decision on 9 October.
Iranian musicians return from exile as officials seek to ease travel home
Mohsen Namjoo and Bijan Mortazavi have returned to Iran as officials court prominent expatriates. Namjoo says his legal status remains uncertain, and a return does not...
RTÉ endometriosis survey reports 14.5-year average wait for diagnosis in Ireland
A survey of almost 1,800 women in Ireland found long waits for an endometriosis diagnosis and widespread dissatisfaction with care. Its voluntary sample cannot establish...
WHO seeks answers on reported second illness at Russian plague institute
The health agency wants Russia to verify a report of another worker with pneumonia and explain the tests and quarantine measures that followed a laboratory worker’s death.
Former German intelligence chief held as alleged BND document leak comes under scrutiny
A judge ordered August Hanning held in pretrial detention on 7 October. Prosecutors allege a former aide supplied him with nearly 2,000 BND documents; the extent of any foreign...
China’s Golden Week travel draws crowds as consumers watch their spending
Early holiday reporting points to selective spending despite heavy travel during China’s extended autumn break. A definitive national spending total has not been established.
Iranian parliament approves penalties for interviews with designated hostile media
Lawmakers approved an article that could punish Iranians for speaking to designated media outlets. The bill still needs further parliamentary work and review before it can...