SoftBank’s PayPay to become available in South Korea as company looks outward
As part of efforts to expand internationally, PayPay — Japan’s largest mobile payment platform with over 70 million…
Thailand and South Korea Race to Seal Major Free Trade Deal Amid Global Uncertainty
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Thailand and South Korea are rushing to finalise a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with negotiators…
Why Instagram is changing focus from photos to videos as users hit 3 billion
Instagram has reached 3 billion monthly users, making the network one of the most popular consumer apps of…
Seoul Architecture Biennale “a sincere attempt to invite a bigger conversation” says Heatherwick
This year’s Seoul Architecture Biennale aims to directly engage the public rather than replicate the “echo chamber” of…
First proof links plasma ripples to fusion and universe origins
Researchers in South Korea have solved a long-standing mystery in plasma physics by experimentally demonstrating how tiny magnetic…
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE gets a new AI feature with stable One UI 8 update
Samsung has just released the One UI 8.0 update to the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition. Besides other…
Exclusive-South Korea’s President Lee says US investment demands would spark financial crisis
By Josh Smith, Hyunjoo Jin and Heejung Jung SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s economy could fall into crisis rivalling…
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Marks a New Chapter of the Korean Wave
In 1999, a Beijing newspaper published the first known use of the word hallyu, or Korean Wave, describing…
Explainer | Gold thread acupuncture uses gold wires for pain relief, could cause infections, tissue damage
A bizarre therapy involving thin golden threads embedded in people’s bodies during acupuncture treatment has garnered significant attention…
More Hongkongers feel anxious about using up their savings in retirement: McKinsey survey
More than 70 per cent of Hongkongers fear running out of savings when they retire, while 50 per…
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian currencies weaken on upbeat dollar; stocks falter
(.) * Indonesia’s rupiah at 4-month low * MSCI EM currency gauge off a 10-week high * Singapore…
Nikkei 225, Kospi, Bank of Japan
People crossing the street in Shibuya, Tokyo. Maydays | Moment | Getty Images Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index…