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The rise of K-Beauty: Can South Korea overtake France?
South Korea’s beauty industry has surpassed the US to become the world’s second-largest cosmetics exporter.
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end
South Korea convened an emergency security meeting following the launches, as Trump seeks to sway Pyongyang.
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Alarms blare in South Korea during annual air raid defence drill
South Korea has held a nationwide drill simulating an air raid to coincide with joint military exercises with the US.
Published On 20 Aug 2026
Alarm in South Korea as Iran dispute with Trump rattles a 72-year alliance
Trump’s order to scale back US-South Korea drills revives doubts in Seoul over Washington’s security guarantees.
South Korea’s rookie investors lose small fortunes amid AI stocks frenzy
South Korea’s stock market has attracted a wave of novice investors amid booming demand for chips used in AI.
North Korea leader’s sister denies talks with ‘hostile’ US
US President Donald Trump claimed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had responded positively to his proposal for talks.
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South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war
Coal companies are reporting a huge rise in profits, but analysts say global clean energy transition is still on track.
From: NewsFeed
Scaling back US-South Korea drills may fail to woo Kim away from China
Trump is scaling back US-South Korea military exercises as he signals interest in renewed talks with Kim Jong Un.
Published On 19 Aug 2026
South Korea, US scale back annual military drills after Trump’s order
Seoul says the duration of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise has been reduced from 11 days to five.
‘Very positive’: Trump says Kim Jong Un has responded to his overtures
US president says conversations with Kim Jong Un at a ‘positive’ stage and slams Seoul for refusing to join war on Iran.
From: Inside Story
Why did Trump scale back war games with South Korea?
US president cites good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
Published On 17 Aug 2026
