South Korea
‘Difficult questions’ need answering: Adoptees hope for closure with probe into South Korean program
A former magistrate will the lead the country’s first-ever probe into alleged failures in the Australian-South Korean adoption program.
- Lisa Visentin
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FIFA World Cup 2026 results as it happened: South Korea snatch victory from Czechia 2-1 in thriller as Mexico defeat South Africa in opener
The tournament’s opening day continues with another Group A match, several hours after three red cards headlined Mexico’s victory in Mexico City. Follow all the action and reaction.
- Emma Kemp and Nick Ralston
Zombie master’s new film flags a modern virus that has already infected us all
In Train to Busan, Yeon Sang-ho warned us of the dangers of unchecked capitalism. His new film, Colony, tells us we may already be too far gone.
- Nell Geraets
‘Should be illegal’: BTS fans livid over Ticketmaster’s ‘very predatory’ hidden prices
The global ticketing platform, found to have an illegal monopoly in the US, has infuriated some of the most dedicated and mobilised K-pop fans in the world.
- Jessica Yun
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- Culture holidays
This easy travel trick made me a hit with the locals
You’ll be amazed at how the country opens up to you (and it doesn’t involve a drop of soju).
- Paul Marshall
South Korean sunscreens are popular in Australia. So why can’t they be sold here?
Here’s what you need to know about Korean sunscreen, and how it differs from Australian products.
- Lauren Ironmonger
Hacking scheme targeted 120,000 home cameras for sexually exploitative footage
South Korean police say four suspects breached internet-connected surveillance cameras and sold sexually explicit material via an overseas-based website.
- Frances Vinall and Elise Youn
We found the hidden must-eat hotspots of this Asian megacity
Go where few tourists dare on this tour of Seoul’s backstreet gourmet gems.
- Rob McFarland
No gatekeeping: An expert in K-beauty shares her best finds, starting from $12
Some of the ingredients, like salmon DNA, are weird, but many Korean products are also wonderful.
- Stephanie Darling
If you’ve ever dreamed of cycling across a country, look no further
There might be smaller, more sensible countries to attempt this in, but here the food is better, the people friendlier, and you can enjoy a 600-kilometre bike path.
- Paul Marshall