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‘Hallyu’ from Seoul: How South Korea’s K-wave swept India – and its darker side

It began, for many Indians, with a song.When Gangnam Style by Psy released in 2012, it seemed ubiquitous — at weddings, college fests, street performances and on television. The horse-riding dance became shorthand for global virality. What was initially dismissed as a novelty would later be recognised as a cultural inflection point. Over a decade…

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‘Unpardonable hysteria’: North Korea accuses South of drone intrusion, warns of consequences; Seoul denies claim

North Korea’s Kaepoong village is seen from Ganghwa, South Korea, near the border with North Korea (Picture credit: AP) North Korea on Saturday accused South Korea of flying drones across their shared border this week, warning that Seoul would ‘pay a dear price’ for what it called a serial encroachment upon its sovereignty. South Korea…

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Tariffs, rare earth and soybean: Trump and Xi set for high-stakes meet in Seoul tomorrow – what’s on agenda

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to meet in Busan on Thursday, marking their first encounter since 2019 and one of the most closely watched diplomatic moments of Trump’s second term. The talks taking place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit come amid a fraught atmosphere…

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Seoul High Court upholds Taeil’s prison sentence; former NCT member to be jailed for 3.5 years in aggravated quasi-rape case |

Former NCT member Taeil’s prison sentence of three years and six months has been affirmed by the Seoul High Court, cementing the first-trial verdict for aggravated quasi-rape and keeping all ancillary sanctions intact, with coverage noting the court’s firm stance, as reported by MK Sports. Appeal court’s stance The Seoul High Court’s Criminal Division 11-3…

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India-Korea trade talks: New Delhi, Seoul to explore joint initiatives in electronics; EV parts and digital supply chains

India and South Korea have agreed to explore joint initiatives in the fields of electronics, electric vehicle (EV) components and trusted digital supply chains, the commerce ministry said on Friday.The discussions took place between Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada and his Korean counterpart Yeo Han-Koo on the sidelines of the G20…

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US-South Korea deal: Seoul says rough security agreement reached; Washington to review currency swap deal

South Korea and the United States have reached a preliminary agreement on security, as both countries continue to negotiate trade and tariff issues, according to Yonhap news agency.In an interview published on Thursday, South Korean foreign minister Cho Hyun said that the US is currently reviewing a currency swap deal, a key demand from Seoul…

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South Korea-US trade deal: Seoul says can’t ‘pay $350 bn in cash’; seeks alternative solution

South Korea has rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that it will be handing over $350 billion in cash as part of a deal to cut American tariffs and is rather, looking for an alternative solution.Though Trump had earlier told reporters that the money would arrive “upfront,” Seoul’s presidential adviser on Saturday said that the…

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BTS’s V and BLACKPINK’s Jennie reignite romance rumours; singers spotted at Tyler, The Creator’s Seoul Concert: Pics |

Another BTS star is making headlines about his alleged new romance. V and BLACKPINK beauty Jennie are back in the centre of swirling romance rumours, after they were spotted attending the concert of Tyler, The Creator, in Seoul. Fresh speculation over a possible relationship between Kim Taehyung and Jennie emerged after fans noted that the…

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