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US Forces in Korea Debut Upgraded 'Steel Rain' Rocket System in First Live-Fire Drill
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US Forces in Korea Debut Upgraded 'Steel Rain' Rocket System in First Live-Fire Drill

U.S. Forces Korea conducted the first live-fire drill of the new M270A2 MLRS. The 'Steel Rain' exercise highlights alliance modernization and enhanced deterrence capabilities on the Korean Peninsula.

South Korea's Parliament Approves Special Tribunal for Ex-President Yoon's Insurrection Case Amid Political Firestorm
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South Korea's Parliament Approves Special Tribunal for Ex-President Yoon's Insurrection Case Amid Political Firestorm

South Korea's ruling party has passed a bill to create a special tribunal for insurrection cases tied to ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law attempt, overriding a record-long filibuster by the opposition.

Foreign Investors Pour $1.3B into Korean Tech Stocks, Fueling Year-End KOSPI Rally
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Foreign Investors Pour $1.3B into Korean Tech Stocks, Fueling Year-End KOSPI Rally

Foreign investors reversed course in December, pouring $1.3 billion into South Korean tech and auto stocks like SK hynix and Hyundai, fueled by AI optimism and easing trade tensions.

Innospace Rocket Crashes 30 Seconds After Liftoff in Setback for South Korea's Private Space Bid
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Innospace Rocket Crashes 30 Seconds After Liftoff in Setback for South Korea's Private Space Bid

South Korean startup Innospace's first commercial rocket, the Hanbit-Nano, crashed 30 seconds after launching from Brazil. This analysis covers the mission failure, the technology involved, and the implications for the private space race.

US Nuclear Submarine USS Greeneville Arrives in South Korea, Bolstering Alliance Amid Regional Tensions
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US Nuclear Submarine USS Greeneville Arrives in South Korea, Bolstering Alliance Amid Regional Tensions

The U.S. nuclear-powered submarine USS Greeneville arrived in Busan, South Korea, on Dec. 23, 2025, for a port call aimed at strengthening the U.S.-South Korea alliance amid regional tensions with North Korea.

Innospace's Historic Launch for South Korea's First Commercial Rocket Delayed by Weather
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Innospace's Historic Launch for South Korea's First Commercial Rocket Delayed by Weather

South Korean startup Innospace's first commercial rocket launch, Hanbit-Nano, has been delayed in Brazil due to bad weather. A successful launch would be a historic first for the country's private space sector.

South Korea's Ex-President Yoon Faces Extended Detention Over Martial Law Plot
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South Korea's Ex-President Yoon Faces Extended Detention Over Martial Law Plot

A Seoul court will rule on extending the detention of ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol, accused of using a drone operation as a pretext for his failed martial law bid. The decision could keep him jailed for another six months amid multiple trials.

South Korea Rolls Out Mandatory Face Scans for New Phone Numbers to Combat Scams
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South Korea Rolls Out Mandatory Face Scans for New Phone Numbers to Combat Scams

South Korea has begun a trial for mandatory facial recognition when registering new mobile numbers to fight financial scams, raising questions about biometric data privacy and government surveillance.

Daiso's Big-Box Bet: How a Korean Retailer Is Fighting Temu With Bricks, Not Clicks
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Daiso's Big-Box Bet: How a Korean Retailer Is Fighting Temu With Bricks, Not Clicks

South Korea's Asung Daiso is countering the rise of Chinese e-commerce giants like Temu and AliExpress by investing in large-format physical stores, betting on in-store experience to win over price-sensitive consumers.

South Korea Confirms 17th Bird Flu Case This Season at Quail Farm
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South Korea Confirms 17th Bird Flu Case This Season at Quail Farm

South Korea confirmed its 17th case of H5N1 bird flu this winter at a quail farm in Jincheon. Authorities are implementing quarantine measures and nationwide farm inspections to prevent further spread.

South Korea Adjusts Border Rules Amid Rising North Korean Incursions
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South Korea Adjusts Border Rules Amid Rising North Korean Incursions

South Korea's military has revised its guidelines for defining the MDL border with North Korea to prevent accidental clashes, but the move raises concerns about a potentially softer response.

South Korea Breaks Stalemate on $5 Billion Destroyer Project with New Bidding Rules
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South Korea Breaks Stalemate on $5 Billion Destroyer Project with New Bidding Rules

South Korea's DAPA has decided on a selective bidding process for its ₩7 trillion ($5B) next-gen destroyer project, aiming to end a stalemate caused by a legal feud between Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai.