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South Korea Egg Prices Top ₩7,000 as Bird Flu Culls 3 Million Hens
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South Korea Egg Prices Top ₩7,000 as Bird Flu Culls 3 Million Hens

Egg prices in South Korea have surged past ₩7,000 per carton amid a severe avian influenza outbreak that has led to the culling of 3 million hens. Is a major supply disruption imminent?

Lee Jae Myung's Approval Rating Dips to 59% Amid Growing Economic Anxiety in South Korea
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Lee Jae Myung's Approval Rating Dips to 59% Amid Growing Economic Anxiety in South Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has slipped to 59%, a new poll shows. The decline comes amid widespread public concern over economic recovery.

KakaoTalk Gifting Nears 200M Transactions in 2025, Fueled by a Surprising Trend: Gifting Yourself
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KakaoTalk Gifting Nears 200M Transactions in 2025, Fueled by a Surprising Trend: Gifting Yourself

KakaoTalk's gifting service saw nearly 200 million uses in 2025, according to Kakao Corp. A key trend is 'self-gifting,' with users buying luxury items like Dyson and Dior for themselves, signaling a major shift in digital consumer behavior.

North Korea Reveals 8,700-Tonne Nuclear Submarine, Issues Stark Warning to US-South Korea Alliance
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North Korea Reveals 8,700-Tonne Nuclear Submarine, Issues Stark Warning to US-South Korea Alliance

North Korea's Kim Jong Un has revealed an 8,700-tonne nuclear-powered submarine, condemning a new US-South Korea deal. The move, along with a missile test and Russian backing, elevates regional tensions.

South Korea Convenes Emergency Christmas Meeting Over Coupang Data Breach, US Lobbying Eyed
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South Korea Convenes Emergency Christmas Meeting Over Coupang Data Breach, US Lobbying Eyed

South Korea's presidential office has called an emergency Christmas Day meeting over a Coupang data breach. The attendance of foreign and security officials suggests a wider probe could include the company's U.S. lobbying.

North Korea Warns of 'Countermeasures' as U.S. Nuclear Submarine Docks in South Korea
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North Korea Warns of 'Countermeasures' as U.S. Nuclear Submarine Docks in South Korea

North Korea has strongly condemned the arrival of the U.S. nuclear submarine USS Greeneville in Busan, calling it a 'grave security threat' and warning of 'countermeasures,' raising tensions.

Kim Jong Un Warns South Korea's Submarine Plan 'Worsens Instability' Amid Unveiling of 8,700-Ton Nuclear Sub
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Kim Jong Un Warns South Korea's Submarine Plan 'Worsens Instability' Amid Unveiling of 8,700-Ton Nuclear Sub

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has condemned South Korea's nuclear submarine plans while unveiling an 8,700-ton sub, signaling an escalation in the regional arms race.

South Korea's Push for Military Autonomy Puts 70-Year U.S. Alliance at a Crossroads
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South Korea's Push for Military Autonomy Puts 70-Year U.S. Alliance at a Crossroads

As South Korea pursues greater military autonomy, including the OPCON transfer and nuclear submarines, the 70-year alliance with the U.S. is at a turning point. An analysis of the motives and future.

Seoul's Two Voices: Internal Rift Deepens Over North Korea Policy in Lee Jae-myung's Government
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Seoul's Two Voices: Internal Rift Deepens Over North Korea Policy in Lee Jae-myung's Government

President Lee Jae-myung's backing of the Unification Ministry's role in North Korea policy is fueling a conflict between 'self-reliance' and 'pro-alliance' factions within Seoul, with major implications for the U.S. alliance amid growing U.S.-China tensions.

South Korea's Bird Flu Cases Climb to 21 with Three New Outbreaks
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South Korea's Bird Flu Cases Climb to 21 with Three New Outbreaks

South Korea has confirmed three new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, bringing the season's total to 21. Authorities are implementing culling and standstill orders to contain the spread.

South Korea Conducts Second Dokdo Defense Drill Under Lee Government, Drawing Protest from Japan
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South Korea Conducts Second Dokdo Defense Drill Under Lee Government, Drawing Protest from Japan

South Korea conducted its second regular defense drill of the year near the Dokdo islets, a territory also claimed by Japan, drawing a swift diplomatic protest from Tokyo.

Bulgari's Seoul HQ Raided by Police in Unification Church Bribery Scandal Probe
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Bulgari's Seoul HQ Raided by Police in Unification Church Bribery Scandal Probe

Police have raided Bulgari's South Korean headquarters in connection with a bribery investigation involving former minister Chun Jae-soo and the Unification Church.