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Becoming Doctors in the United Kingdom: St. George’s University’s Guide For Aspiring South Korean Physicians
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2025 – According to the Higher Education Statistics Authority (HESA), South Korean students have consistently shown an interest in studying in the UK, with 5,270 enrollments for the...
Kimchi Shrinks: Stablecoin Trading Volume Plunges 80% in South Korea
South Korea’s cryptocurrency market, well-known for its focus on retail spot trading, is experiencing a noticeable slowdown. The country’s daily stablecoin trading volume exceeded ₩1 trillion ($730 million) at the end of last year. Since then, it...

Joint Europe R&D key to South Korea’s arms industry competitiveness: expert
To stay competitive in defense exports, international relations expert Przemyslaw Biskup, says that Seoul must swiftly pursue joint research, production and development projects with European partners such as Poland. “Success of launching joint...

South Korea, U.S. Reaffirm Shared Commitment to North Korea’s Denuclearization
Photo : YONHAP News South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo and U.S. Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker held talks in Seoul on Friday, marking their first vice-ministerial strategic dialogue in over four years. During the 10th...

South Korea launches K-STAR visa to attract global STEM talent
The Republic of Korea has announced the creation of the K-STAR Visa Track, a new immigration initiative designed to attract elite foreign talent in science and technology. The Ministry of Justice said the policy aims to strengthen South Korea’s...

South Korea's Samsung Biologics Introduces Optimized Manufacturing Framework, ExellenS™
South Korea's Samsung Biologics Introduces Optimized Manufacturing Framework, ExellenS™ October 10, 2025 | Friday | News ExellenS TM applies optimized facility designs, equipment, and processes across all sites to ensure equivalency and speed...

(LEAD) Seoul shares hit all-time high on Samsung, SK hynix; won slides to over 5-month low
(ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom) SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks renewed their all-time high record Friday after a seven-day Chuseok holiday on strong gains in Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. The local currency fell sharply to a...

Seoul shares hit all-time high on Samsung, SK hynix; won slides to over 5-month low
South Korean stocks renewed their all-time high record Friday after a seven-day Chuseok holiday on strong gains in Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. The local currency fell sharply to a more than five-month low. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock...

South Korea urged to stay ‘pragmatic’ amid US pressure over China
South Korea should adhere to pragmatic diplomacy to safeguard its national interests as Washington steps up pressure on Seoul to clarify its role in countering China, analysts have said. They warned that leaning too far towards the United States...

South Korea vs Brazil Prediction and Betting Tips | October 10th 2025
Brazil are in action for the first time since wrapping up their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign as they visit Seoul to take on South Korea in a friendly on Friday. This will be the first meeting between the two nations since their clash in...

Morocco vs South Korea LIVE Score Updates: half-time (1-0)
EVENT ENDED A straightforward duel, Morocco took the lead early thanks to a mistake by their opponent, a situation that made the match more bearable, in addition to a second goal that helped strengthen the team. Goal, goal, goal, goal for Korea!...

Seoul shares sharply up late Fri. morning on tech gains
SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded sharply higher late Friday morning driven by gains in semiconductor and internet shares. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) added 42.18 points, or 1.19 percent, to 3,591.39...

South Korea report: domestic sales surge 18% in September
Domestic sales by South Korea’s five main automakers combined surged by 18% to 124,515 units in September 2025 from 105,448 units a year earlier, according to preliminary wholesale data released individually by the manufacturers. The data do not...

Reassessing South Korea’s Foreign Policy Divide Under the Lee Administration
Factionalism has long shaped South Korea’s foreign policy, revealing a persistent divide between two strategic visions: one favoring self-reliant engagement with North Korea, the other rooted in close coordination with the United States. The...

Rescued lab beagles to find new homes at adoption event in Seoul
Beagles once confined to laboratories will be looking for their forever homes at a special adoption event this weekend in Myeong-dong, one of Seoul’s most popular tourist and shopping districts. Animal welfare group Beagle Rescue Network, known...

Coil Coatings Market Research Report: Sales, Volume, Revenue And Players Analysis 2025 2030
(MENAFN- GetNews) The Coil Coatings industry continues to witness strong growth driven by expanding construction, automotive, and appliance sectors. Companies like AkzoNobel, PPG Industries, Sherwin-Williams, and BASF lead the market with advanced...

South Korean government learns the importance of backups the hard way after catastrophic fire — 858 terabytes of data goes up in magic smoke
It's a fairly safe bet that on any given day, at least a good dozen IT departments are trying to convince their bosses and/or users about the vital importance of backups. Unfortunately, it seems that the argument was lost in the South Korean...

Korean Companies Explore Investment Opportunities in Bulgaria for Energy Storage Battery Production, Says Head of BTEA - Seoul
Korean companies are exploring investment opportunities in Bulgaria in the production of energy storage batteries, solar parks, and logistics hubs, Iliya Dekov, Head of the Bulgarian Trade and Economic Affairs Office (BTEA) in Seoul, told BTA....
South Korea hosts live-stream competitive crypto trading event — is gamification the future of investing?
The gamification of investing took a hyper-leap at the latest Korea Blockchain Week held in Seoul from September 21 to 27. One of the side events, Perp-DEX DAY, was a live e-sport style spectacle where competitors traded perpetual futures — a type...
Asian markets wobble as tech bubble fears grow despite AI spending surge
HONG KONG, Oct 10 — Asian equities staggered into the weekend today following a mixed week that saw a Middle East ceasefire and huge new AI investments play off against the US shutdown and concerns about a tech bubble. While some markets hit...