The head of South Korea's guard consulted ChatGPT before martial law was imposed
(hani.co.kr)
이광우 경호본부장이 12·3 비상계엄 선포 2시간 전에 인공지능 서비스 챗지피티에서 ‘계엄’을 검색한 것으로 드러났다.
이광우 경호본부장이 12·3 비상계엄 선포 2시간 전에 인공지능 서비스 챗지피티에서 ‘계엄’을 검색한 것으로 드러났다.
Power bank likely caused S Korea plane fire – investigators
(bbc.com)
A portable power bank likely caused a fire that engulfed and destroyed a passenger plane in South Korea in January, according to local authorities.
A portable power bank likely caused a fire that engulfed and destroyed a passenger plane in South Korea in January, according to local authorities.
Seven injured after SK fighter jet accidentally drops bombs
(bbc.com)
Fifteen people in South Korea were injured, two of them seriously, after a pair of fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs in a civilian district during a live-fire military exercise, local media reported.
Fifteen people in South Korea were injured, two of them seriously, after a pair of fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs in a civilian district during a live-fire military exercise, local media reported.
How did South Korea start producing more babies after long decline?
(aljazeera.com)
For the first time in nine years, South Korea’s birthrate has risen, reversing a long-term trend which has seen it decline to record lows.
For the first time in nine years, South Korea’s birthrate has risen, reversing a long-term trend which has seen it decline to record lows.
Almost 50 schools in South Korea to shut down amid worsening birth rate crisis
(independent.co.uk)
South Korea’s rapidly worsening birth rate crisis continues as nearly 50 schools across the country are set to close in 2025 because there are not enough students.
South Korea’s rapidly worsening birth rate crisis continues as nearly 50 schools across the country are set to close in 2025 because there are not enough students.
South Korean regulator accuses DeepSeek of sharing user data with ByteDance
(bbc.com)
South Korea has accused Chinese AI startup DeepSeek of sharing user data with the owner of TikTok in China.
South Korea has accused Chinese AI startup DeepSeek of sharing user data with the owner of TikTok in China.
Death of South Korean actor at 24 sparks discussion about internet culture
(apnews.com)
South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron’s death this week has triggered an outpouring of grief and calls for changes to the way the country’s celebrities are treated in the public arena and on social media, which critics say can foster a culture of harassment.
South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron’s death this week has triggered an outpouring of grief and calls for changes to the way the country’s celebrities are treated in the public arena and on social media, which critics say can foster a culture of harassment.
South Korea blocks downloads of DeepSeek from local app stores
(techcrunch.com)
South Korean officials on Saturday temporarily restricted Chinese AI Lab DeepSeek’s app from being downloaded from app stores in the country pending an assessment of how the Chinese company handles user data.
South Korean officials on Saturday temporarily restricted Chinese AI Lab DeepSeek’s app from being downloaded from app stores in the country pending an assessment of how the Chinese company handles user data.
South Korea bans new DeepSeek AI downloads
(bbc.com)
South Korea has banned new downloads of China's DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, according to the country's personal data protection watchdog.
South Korea has banned new downloads of China's DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, according to the country's personal data protection watchdog.
Jeju Air jet black boxes stopped recording before crash: transport ministry
(koreatimes.co.kr)
The black boxes holding the flight data and cockpit voice recorders for the crashed Jeju Air flight that left 179 people dead stopped recording four minutes before the disaster, Korea's transport ministry said Saturday.
The black boxes holding the flight data and cockpit voice recorders for the crashed Jeju Air flight that left 179 people dead stopped recording four minutes before the disaster, Korea's transport ministry said Saturday.
Before Squid Game, there was Battle Royale
(tokyoweekender.com)
In less than a week, the second season of Squid Game — a show about desperate people participating in deadly challenges for money — was viewed nearly 70 million times, becoming the most popular Netflix show in 92 countries.
In less than a week, the second season of Squid Game — a show about desperate people participating in deadly challenges for money — was viewed nearly 70 million times, becoming the most popular Netflix show in 92 countries.
YouTube populists are driving South Korea's political instability
(theconversation.com)
In the space of three weeks, South Korea has seen a brief declaration of martial law, its sudden repeal and the impeachment of its president, Yoon Suk Yeol.
In the space of three weeks, South Korea has seen a brief declaration of martial law, its sudden repeal and the impeachment of its president, Yoon Suk Yeol.
Korean Assembly Speaker's adherence to procedure key to making troops stand down
(aljazeera.com)
South Korea’s National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik has emerged as an unlikely symbol of leadership during the country’s ongoing political turmoil, triggered by President Yoon Suk-yeol’s brief declaration of martial law on December 3.
South Korea’s National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik has emerged as an unlikely symbol of leadership during the country’s ongoing political turmoil, triggered by President Yoon Suk-yeol’s brief declaration of martial law on December 3.
South Korean adoptees and families rocked by fraud allegations
(apnews.com)
Her greatest fear, dormant for decades, came rushing back in an instant: had she adopted and raised a kidnapped child?
Her greatest fear, dormant for decades, came rushing back in an instant: had she adopted and raised a kidnapped child?
Why was there a wall near runway at S Korea plane crash airport?
(bbc.com)
Aviation experts have raised questions about an "unusual" concrete wall near the runway and its role in the South Korea plane crash that killed 179 people.
Aviation experts have raised questions about an "unusual" concrete wall near the runway and its role in the South Korea plane crash that killed 179 people.
Second Jeju Air plane experiences landing gear malfunction
(joins.com)
A day after a Jeju Air passenger plane crashed at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla, another Jeju Air airplane, also a Boeing 737-800, experienced a landing gear malfunction.
A day after a Jeju Air passenger plane crashed at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla, another Jeju Air airplane, also a Boeing 737-800, experienced a landing gear malfunction.
From Squid Game to Blackpink, how South Korea became a culture powerhouse
(bbc.com)
South Korean pop bands like Blackpink are a big hit globally - and among the country's best-known cultural exports
South Korean pop bands like Blackpink are a big hit globally - and among the country's best-known cultural exports
At least 28 dead in South Korea plane crash – reports
(bbc.co.uk)
An aircraft carrying 181 people has crashed at an airport in South Korea, killing at least 28 people, the Yonhap news agency reports.
An aircraft carrying 181 people has crashed at an airport in South Korea, killing at least 28 people, the Yonhap news agency reports.
Jeju Air Jet Crashes in South Korea With Over 170 Dead or Missing
(bloomberg.com)
A Jeju Air Co. plane landing in South Korea crashed on an airport runway and caught fire, resulting in more than 170 people dead or missing.
A Jeju Air Co. plane landing in South Korea crashed on an airport runway and caught fire, resulting in more than 170 people dead or missing.
S Korean crypto-boss Do Kwon to be extradited to US
(bbc.com)
South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon will be extradited to the United States from Montenegro over the collapse of two digital tokens - TerraUSD and Luna tokens.
South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon will be extradited to the United States from Montenegro over the collapse of two digital tokens - TerraUSD and Luna tokens.
South Korea's population faces point of no return
(newsweek.com)
One in five South Koreans is now aged 65 or older, the government said Tuesday.
One in five South Koreans is now aged 65 or older, the government said Tuesday.
South Korea deploys Skylight laser weapon to protect Seoul capital from drones
(armyrecognition.com)
As reported by Mason on December 8, 2024, South Korea has initiated the deployment of the Laser-Based Anti-Aircraft Weapon Block-I, a stationary 20kW-class fiber laser system capable of neutralizing drones within a range of 2–3 kilometers, to frontline units and selected urban locations, including Seoul.
As reported by Mason on December 8, 2024, South Korea has initiated the deployment of the Laser-Based Anti-Aircraft Weapon Block-I, a stationary 20kW-class fiber laser system capable of neutralizing drones within a range of 2–3 kilometers, to frontline units and selected urban locations, including Seoul.
South Korea's parliament votes to impeach President over his martial law order
(apnews.com)
South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law order
South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law order