South Korea News & Analysis

May 18, 2026 • 3 min read • Sarah Al-Rashid

South Korea's Loneliness Crisis: A Silent Epidemic Unveiled

South Korea confronts a loneliness epidemic as single households surge. Authorities invest €260 million to combat this emerging public health crisis.

#loneliness #South Korea #public health

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South Korea Addresses Growing Loneliness Epidemic With Bold Investment

France 24

May 18, 2026 • 3 min read • Sarah Al-Rashid

South Korea Addresses Growing Loneliness Epidemic With Bold Investment

South Korea invests €260m to combat loneliness, as single-person households abound, posing public health concerns.

#South Korea #loneliness #public health

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Weekly Geopolitical Intelligence Briefing: May 4 - May 10, 2026

GeoIntelHub

May 11, 2026 • 3 min read • James Chen

Weekly Geopolitical Intelligence Briefing: May 4 - May 10, 2026

This week highlights China's diplomatic overtures towards Europe, escalating tensions in the Middle East, and significant shifts in Asian political landscapes.

#weekly-briefing #China #Middle East

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Samsung Heirs Pay Record $8bn Inheritance Tax, Reshaping South Korea's Business Landscape

BBC

May 05, 2026 • 3 min read • Sarah Al-Rashid

Samsung Heirs Pay Record $8bn Inheritance Tax, Reshaping South Korea's Business Landscape

Samsung's heirs settled an $8bn tax bill on Lee Kun-hee's estate, marking the largest in South Korea’s history.

#Samsung #inheritance tax #chaebol

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Samsung's Power Struggle: Inside the Chaotic Dynasty

BBC

May 02, 2026 • 3 min read • James Chen

Samsung's Power Struggle: Inside the Chaotic Dynasty

Samsung's succession drama reveals complex family dynamics and its implications on global tech leadership.

#Samsung #chaebols #South Korea

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Inside Samsung's Power Struggle: Heirs, Legacy, and Corporate Politics

BBC

May 02, 2026 • 3 min read • James Chen

Inside Samsung's Power Struggle: Heirs, Legacy, and Corporate Politics

Samsung's succession saga intertwines corporate strategy with family dynamics, reshaping business in South Korea and beyond.

#Samsung #corporate governance #South Korea

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BTS Stages Global Comeback with Electrifying Seoul Concert

The Guardian

March 22, 2026 • 3 min read • Elena Vasquez

BTS Stages Global Comeback with Electrifying Seoul Concert

BTS returns with an epic concert at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, thrilling fans worldwide and showcasing new music after a four-year hiatus.

#BTS #South Korea #cultural diplomacy

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Kpop Demon Hunters: How They Became Global Cultural Icons

BBC

March 18, 2026 • 3 min read • Sarah Al-Rashid

Kpop Demon Hunters: How They Became Global Cultural Icons

Kpop Demon Hunters have captivated audiences worldwide, combining music, storytelling, and culture to deliver a unique global phenomenon.

#Kpop #cultural diplomacy #soft power

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South Korea's Political Divide Deepens Amid Former Leader's Trial

The New York Times

February 20, 2026 • 3 min read • David Okonkwo

South Korea's Political Divide Deepens Amid Former Leader's Trial

Protests flare at former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's trial, highlighting the nation's deep political divisions.

#South Korea #Yoon Suk Yeol #political division

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South Korean Ex-President Yoon Jailed for Life Over Coup Attempt

BBC

February 20, 2026 • 3 min read • James Chen

South Korean Ex-President Yoon Jailed for Life Over Coup Attempt

Yoon Suk Yeol's 2024 martial law attempt led to a life sentence, marking a pivotal moment for South Korea's democracy.

#South Korea #democracy #martial law

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South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol Jailed for Life: A Historic Verdict

The Guardian

February 20, 2026 • 3 min read • Marcus Webb

South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol Jailed for Life: A Historic Verdict

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced for life over failed 2024 martial law, marking a significant moment in the nation's democratic era.