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Why leverage made the AI chip sell-off much worse

Why leverage turned the AI chip sell-off into a market rout as leveraged ETFs, margin calls and forced selling magnified losses for investors worldwide. (Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg)

Updated 10 hours ago

Jenny Shin breaks out to 5-shot lead at Women's Scottish Open

Jenny Shin breaks out to 5-shot lead at Women's Scottish Open

Updated 5 days ago

Pet tarot readings: South Korea’s latest wellness trend for cats and dogs

A tarot reader conducts a 'pet tarot' session with a dog at a fortune-telling parlour in Seoul.

Updated 5 days ago

South Koreans turn to tarot to glean their pets' thoughts

South Koreans turn to tarot to glean their pets' thoughts

Published 6 days ago

South Korea suffers ‘significant’ data leak of diplomats; hacking suspected

South Korea suffers "significant" data leak that could potentially affect all of its diplomats, following a breach at a government-run training academy.

Published 8 days ago

Man films foreigners sitting on airport floor, asks why Indians are criticised

The man filmed passengers seated on the floor while waiting to board their flights.

Updated 13 days ago

South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating system

A woman uses a fan to shelter from the sun on a street in Seoul on July 12, 2026.

Updated 17 days ago

Samsung results trigger slump in Asian stocks, rotation to less loved sectors

Samsung’s results “reinforce confidence in sustained AI-related demand, continued resilience in memory pricing and a constructive outlook for the industry over the medium to longer term,” said Albert Yong, managing partner at hedge fund Petra Capital Management.

Published 22 days ago

Lee Sang-min reveals earning 1.5 billion won a year after clearing billions in d

Lee Sang-min

Updated 23 days ago

Former ENHYPEN member Heeseung debut solo track Ride or Die crosses 11 mn views

Lee Heeseung aka Evan's first digital solo track is titled Ride Or Die.

Published 33 days ago

South Africa reach World Cup knockout for first time after win over South Korea

Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory over South Korea.

Published 34 days ago

Man amazed by South Korea’s civic sense, shares experience of safe public spaces

A trolley left unattended in a public space, reflecting everyday trust in South Korea.

Published 37 days ago

Tactics matter but let them play

Thomas Tuchel. (AFP)

Published 40 days ago

South Korean leader says Trump wants to turn attention to North after Iran deal

U.S. President Donald Trump talks to CEO of Google DeepMind Demis Hassabis, center, and South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung during the G7 summit.

Updated 40 days ago

Mexico becomes 1st country to reach knockout stage after beating South Korea 1-0

Romo's goal in the 50th minute did the job for Mexico.

Updated 40 days ago

South Korea seeks Trump’s help on North Korean nuclear issue

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung sought US President Donald Trump’s help in engaging with North Korea to resolve issues related to its nuclear program.

Published 42 days ago

Add to cart, pay zero: South Korean GenZ is obsessed with ‘fake’ online shopping

Welcome to the latest trend taking over South Korea: ‘dopamine sites’

Published 43 days ago

Charles & Keith welcomes Kim You Jung as its newest global face

Charles & Keith welcomes Kim You Jung as its newest global face

Published 43 days ago

North Korea condemns US missile sale approval to South Korea: State media

North Korea routinely criticises US-South Korea military cooperation as preparation for war.

Updated 46 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: How South Korea turned it around against Czechia

South Korean players celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup Group A football match against Czechia on Friday. (AFP)

Published 47 days ago

A ‘red’ start to the FIFA World Cup

South Africa's Sphephelo Sithole is shown a red card by referee Wilton Sampaio during the opening match against Mexico. (Reuters)

Published 47 days ago

Kim Soo Hyun to return to work after legal win in Kim Sae Ron case: Report

Kim Soo Hyun in still from the Korean drama Queen of Tears.

Updated 51 days ago

Guest Column| India’s imported anxiety: Growth means little without strong rupee

A country’s confidence is not measured only by its GDP number or its stock index. It is measured by whether its citizens feel that their savings, salaries, businesses and children’s futures are gaining strength, not merely surviving volatility.

Updated 56 days ago

The Red Devils' greatest triumph remains football's biggest debate

South Korea players celebrate after their win against Spain in the 2002 FIFA World Cup

Updated 58 days ago

Chinese Dissident Braves 30-Hour Rubber Boat Journey to South Korea

Dong Guangping was picked up in the waters off the west coast of South Korea.

Published 62 days ago

South Korean Starbucks boss apologises for ad campaign that evoked massacre

Shinsegae Chairman Chung Yong-jin speaks during a press conference in Seoul on May 26, 2026. The South Korean operator of the Starbucks coffee chain said on May 26 it had been unable to determine whether a controversial marketing campaign accused of mocking a pro-democracy uprising had been intentional or not.

Published 64 days ago

Rajnath opens Indian war memorial in Korea

Rajnath opens Indian war memorial in Korea

Published 68 days ago

Maharashtra, South Korean institutions sign 3 MoUs to upgrade skill development

Maharashtra, South Korean institutions sign 3 MoUs to upgrade skill development

Published 69 days ago

Rajnath Singh, South Korean minister inaugurate Indian war memorial in Seoul

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh (right) with South Korean minister of patriots and veterans affairs Kwon Oh-eul. (Sourced)

Published 69 days ago

Rajnath embarks on 4-day trip to Vietnam and South Korea

Rajnath embarks on 4-day trip to Vietnam and South Korea

Published 72 days ago

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