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South Korea: President Lee's approval hits record lows

244 clusters · 128 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: South Korea President Lee's approval rating hits record low of 38%

President Lee Jae-myung’s public approval continues to decline, reaching new lows. Recent Gallup Korea data reported a 42% approval rating and a record 50% disapproval rate, with real estate policy cited by 27% of respon

Busan finance hub, power‑sector push, and commercial relief

6 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Busan launches 10,000 won rent project for vacant shops

In early July 2026, Busan inaugurated South Korea’s first public‑private low‑income finance hub. The city has since expanded its economic and social welfare strategies through several targeted initiatives. To bolster the

South Korea extreme summer weather: Heat, floods, and flux

36 clusters · 69 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korea weather: Large temperature swings and strong coastal winds

The extreme weather patterns of summer 2026 in South Korea have been characterized by intense heatwaves, localized heavy rainfall, and regional droughts. The Korea Meteorological Administration reported a national averag

Busan tugboat capsizing and search operation

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: TNS Catcher missing crew member found dead in Pohang

The search for missing crew members following the capsizing of the 286-ton tugboat TNS Catcher off the coast of Busan has seen a development in the recovery of victims. On July 9, the body of a 56-year-old South Korean s

South Korean display technology advancements

8 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: OLED industry targets cost reduction through mask reduction and new patterning technologies

Following the introduction of new technologies at IMID 2026, manufacturers are moving toward specific product applications and mass production. In the monitor sector, MSI announced plans to release the PRO MAX OLED 271

South Korean maritime safety management

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korea celebrates 73rd Coast Guard Day in Incheon

Following a series of vessel capsizing and sinking accidents in South Korean waters—including fatal incidents in Busan and Incheon—the Korea Coast Guard initiated a special maritime safety management period. This respons

Busan K-ICT WEEK and AI Festival

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: K-ICT WEEK in BUSAN showcases AI and age-tech innovations

Busan is set to host ‘K-ICT WEEK in BUSAN’ from September 9 to 11 at the BEXCO exhibition center. The event, themed ‘AX Wave in BUSAN, AX Innovation Hub Busan,’ focuses on the city’s artificial intelligence (AI) transfor

Polestar electric vehicle lineup expansion

7 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Polestar unveils Formula 2030 concept to preview future EV designs

Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar is expanding and updating its product lineup. The company has officially launched the Polestar 4 SUV, a more practical variant of its electric performance coupé. While maint

Busan regional talent retention initiatives

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongsangnam-do launch super-regional economic cooperation

Busan and the Gyeongsangnam-do region are implementing various initiatives to retain local talent and counter the concentration of resources in the Seoul metropolitan area. In August 2026, Busan Metropolitan City, Gyeon

South Korea roadmap for 350 public institution relocation

6 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: South Korea announces principles for second phase of public institution relocation

The South Korean government is proceeding with a major plan to relocate approximately 350 public institutions and several central agencies from the Seoul metropolitan area to Sejong City to promote balanced national deve

South Korean tourism growth meets record high complaints

6 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: South Korea tourist complaints reach record high

South Korea’s tourism sector is experiencing rapid expansion alongside rising service-related friction. While foreign visitor arrivals and spending are surging, particularly in regional hubs, the Korea Tourism Organizati

Global Esports wins VCT Pacific Stage 2 title

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Global Esports wins VCT Pacific 2026 Stage 2 title

The VCT Pacific Stage 2 playoffs in Busan have concluded, determining the final participants for VALORANT Champions 2026 in Shanghai. Global Esports secured the VCT Pacific 2026 Stage 2 championship by completing a 3-2

Rami Library sustainability recognition

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Rami Library in Istanbul wins IFLA Green Library Award

The Rami Library in Istanbul has been recognized as the world’s best green library in the ‘Large-Scale Project’ category at the 2026 IFLA Green Library Awards. The award was presented during the 90th IFLA World Library a

South Korean pilot murder and attempted murder case

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Prosecutors seek prison terms for taekwondo staff in attempted murder case

A former pilot, Kim Dong-hwan, was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Busan District Court for the murder of a former colleague and the attempted murder of another. Investigations indicated that Kim spent seven months

One Planet Film Festival in Busan

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Busan to host 5th One Planet Film Festival in September

The 5th One Planet Film Festival, themed ‘Earth and Us’, is scheduled to be held at the Busan Cinema Center from September 3 to 7. Organized by the Rights of Nature and the Busan Cinema Center, the event focuses on raisi

South Korean cultural and music festivals

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: South Korean cities host diverse cultural festivals in September

South Korean cultural and music festivals continue to be held both internationally and domestically. In São Paulo, Brazil, the 19th Korean Culture Festival in the Bom Retiro neighborhood has attracted over 100,000 visito

South Korean K-LUCAS drone sea trial failures

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: South Korean drones crash during naval launch test

South Korea’s development of the Korea Low-cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (K-LUCAS) encountered difficulties during maritime sea trials near Busan. On August 25, 2026, two kamikaze drone prototypes launched from the

South Korea Arctic shipping route testing

4 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Asia-Europe trade shifts toward Arctic shipping routes

South Korea has initiated its first commercial test voyage to Europe via the Arctic Northern Sea Route. The container ship, PanStar Acro, a 2,758 TEU vessel, departed from Busan New Port on Saturday, August 22, 2026, car

South Korean summer and cultural festivals

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: South Korean cultural festivals Changwon Pan Festa and Busan Biennale to begin

South Korea hosted a variety of seasonal festivals throughout August 2026. Early in the month, events included the WATERBOMB Busan Festival, the 30th Busan Sea Festival at Dadaepo Beach, and KIMA Week, which featured mar

Gdynia Modernist Centre UNESCO Inscription

4 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Gdynia celebrates centenary and UNESCO status with festivals

In July 2026, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, meeting in Busan, South Korea, inscribed Gdynia’s Modernist Centre on the World Heritage List. Eighteen of the twenty-one member states voted in favour, adding the 87.9-

Busan International Comedy Festival

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Busan International Comedy Festival enters second week of performances

The 14th Busan International Comedy Festival (BICF) is being held from August 21 to 30, featuring a variety of comedy formats including sketch comedy, stand-up, manzai, and non-verbal performances. The festival includes

South Korean Reform Party leadership changes

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Lee Jun-seok resigns as Reform Party leader

Lee Jun-seok, leader of the Reform Party, initially engaged in political criticism against President Lee Jae-myung regarding the reversal of the Individual Savings Account (ISA) reform plan. Lee Jun-seok characterized th

Busan International Film Festival 2026 programming

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Busan International Film Festival unveils 23 films for Vision sections

The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has begun revealing programming details for its 2026 edition. In late July, the Asian Project Market (APM) announced a record-breaking 30 feature projects selected from 604 su

Nexon-Blizzard Overwatch service transition in South Korea

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Nexon and Blizzard partner to enhance Overwatch services in South Korea

Nexon has officially taken over domestic publishing services for Blizzard Entertainment’s ‘Overwatch’ in South Korea. The transition coincided with the launch of Season 4, ‘Heroes of Busan’, which introduced a new Korean

Lotte Mart and Ocado launch Zeta Smart Center Busan

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Lotte Mart ZETTA targets Busan market with new smart logistics center

Lotte Mart and Ocado Group have launched the Zeta Smart Center Busan, an automated logistics and customer fulfilment centre in South Korea. Developed through a 200 billion won investment, the facility utilizes Ocado’s Sm