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South Africa vs. South Korea—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 54th game of the 2026 World Cup sees a battle for a qualification in Group A conclude.

Sports Illustrated

'The Next Johnny Somali?' Obnoxious 'Influencer' Filmed Assaulting Two Alleged US Servicemen in South Korea

A viral video shows an influencer assaulting two alleged US servicemen in South Korea, sparking comparisons to Johnny Somali and igniting debate over influencer behaviour and online fame.

International Business Times UK

South Africa v South Korea: World Cup 2026 – live

Minute-by-minute report: Both teams will be looking for a win as they chase a spot in the knockout rounds. Beau Dure has the latest news

The Guardian - US

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Czechia v Mexico: World Cup 2026 – live

Minute-by-minute report: El Tri are already through but can the Czechs join them in the next round? Join Alex Abnos for the latest news

The Guardian - US

How to Watch Czechia vs. Mexico, South Africa vs. South Korea on TV, Live Stream—World Cup

Mexico has already won Group A and all three other participants could still reach the last 32.

Sports Illustrated

Why These South Korea-Focused ETFs Have More Than Doubled in 2026

South Korea appears poised to maintain its 2025 run as a top-performing market, and these ETFs make it easy for investors to benefit.

MarketBeat

Woman handed suspended jail term for stalking BTS star with 22 home visits in three weeks

Court says her behaviour showed an ‘extreme level of obsession’

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World Cup schedule today: How to watch Scotland v Brazil, TV channels & live stream Wednesday 24 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Wednesday 24 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live streams

The Guardian - US

Foreign inflows in Asian bonds surge to three-month high in May

In May, Asian bonds observed a significant surge in foreign investments, marking the highest inflows in three months. This trend was fueled by vigorous regional economic performance coupled with a growing hesitancy about gains in the equity market. Noteworthy influxes were seen in South Korea and Indonesia's debt markets, indicating…

The Economic Times

How SK Hynix's bet on a niche memory chip made it more valuable than Samsung

SK Hynix has risen to claim the title of South Korea's most valuable company, a testament to its visionary 14-year investment in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips. Initially viewed with doubt, this strategic pivot to a niche segment, particularly serving Nvidia's AI accelerators, has firmly established SK Hynix as a leader…

The Economic Times

Jaishankar, South Korean FM discuss deepening strategic partnership in Seoul

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun in Seoul to bolster bilateral ties, with discussions focusing on trade, investment, finance and cooperation across various sectors including defence, technology and clean energy.

The Economic Times

South Korea's SK Hynix says to raise $29 billion in ADR listing

South Korea's SK Hynix is planning a record-breaking secondary listing on the U.S. stock market, aiming to raise up to $29.4 billion. This move capitalizes on strong investor demand for AI stocks, with the memory chip giant seeking to expand its capacity and gain access to U.S. investors. The company,…

The Economic Times

Why did market rise today? Sensex rallied 791 pts, Nifty closed above 24,000; 6 key factors drove D-St rebound

Indian stock markets witnessed a significant surge today, with Sensex and Nifty climbing up to 1%. This positive momentum was fueled by the RBI Governor's indication that further rate hikes are premature, coupled with a rebound in global equities. Key sectors like IT and private banking saw substantial gains, while…

The Economic Times

Korea's AI crackdown may trigger healthy correction, India could benefit: Rahul Chadha

South Korean regulatory actions are prompting a reassessment of AI semiconductor valuations, though experts see this as a healthy correction rather than an end to the rally. Concerns linger over leveraged ETFs, with market watchers focusing on major tech firms' AI capital expenditure. While India shows near-term strength due to…

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Oil, AI and chips: The new resource race redrawing markets and nations

The leap to a $5 trillion valuation for Nvidia underscores a dramatic paradigm shift: semiconductors have become the driving force of global economic prowess, akin to oil in previous centuries. With nations such as Taiwan and South Korea emerging through powerhouses like TSMC and Samsung, the future prosperity relies heavily…

The Independent UK

What do South Africa, South Korea and Czech Republic need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group A?

Discover all the permutations for how the teams in Group A can qualify for the knockout rounds

The Economic Times

Global Market: How SK Hynix's AI bet helped it eclipse Samsung in market value

SK Hynix’s rise to South Korea’s most valuable listed company reflects a long-term bet on HBM chips that became central to the AI boom. Backed by early investment and Nvidia demand, the company transformed from a struggling memory maker into a global semiconductor leader.

Bangkok Post

South Korea's military says detains North Korean soldier near border

SEOUL — South Korea's military detained ⁠a North Korean soldier near ‌the central section of the inter-Korean border ⁠on Tuesday night, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said on Wednesday.

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Son mocked over military service and a drone shot down – will South Korea get chaotic World Cup back on track?

Hong Myung-bo’s squad has had to deal with all sorts of issues off the pitch but one point against South Africa is enough to progress

The Economic Times

Global Markets: MSCI keeps South Korea in emerging-market index, cites market accessibility hurdles

South Korea remains in the emerging-market category as MSCI cites persistent foreign exchange market accessibility issues. Despite ongoing reforms, including plans for round-the-clock trading, the index provider requires more time to assess their impact. While the country's benchmark KOSPI has seen remarkable gains, driven by AI-related semiconductor stocks, its market…

Sports Illustrated

South Africa vs. South Korea—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Victory for either team in Guadalupe will see them into the round of 32.

France 24

North Korea's Kim unveils 5,000-ton destroyer, touting nuclear capabilities

North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer, state media reported on Wednesday, as leader Kim Jong Un touted the warship as evidence of advancing naval nuclear capabilities and Pyongyang’s expanding ability to project military power at sea.

The Economic Times

Global Market Today: Asia stocks rebound from tech selloff, Kospi jumps

Asian markets saw a cautious rebound Wednesday after a significant tech-led global selloff, reigniting worries about the AI rally's sustainability. South Korea's Kospi surged, led by Samsung Electronics, following a steep decline. Investors now keenly await Micron Technology's results for clues on AI infrastructure demand, with some strategists predicting further…

Kiplinger

Nasdaq Falls 579 Points on Global AI Bubble Fear: Stock Market Today

South Korea's main stock market index, heavy with chipmakers leveraged to the AI boom, met the technical definition of a correction on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

South Korea's Cosmax hosts beauty innovation day

"Bio-Architect Future: The Future Of Beauty Is Cellular Longevity" is the concept of Cosmax Innovation Day 2026, which is running daily from 9am to 4.30pm until Friday at Regus, 66 Tower, Sukhumvit Road.

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