Stories from Seoul · South Korea

The surge in electric vehicle demand is driving expansion at the SH Motors battery plant. SH Motors announced a $120 million investment to expand the production capacity of its lithium-ion battery facility.

The virtual group Blev has won a weekly music program in South Korea. The group's success is attributed to a growing fan community and their musical style. The broadcast featured the group's track titled 'Parting'.

The US Department of Defense said that security commitments to South Korea remain intact despite President Trump's announcement regarding US troop reductions in Germany. South Korea registered double digit growth for both exports and imports in April. As Asia's fourth largest economy, the country is considered a bellwether for global trade. The growth suggests underlying structural trends in the developed world. The group's success is attributed to a combination of Korean and American technology. This achievement marks a historical milestone in the South Korean music industry. The group's performance is forcing experts to redefine the concept of idol power in the digital era.

Kpop entities are joining forces to launch Fana Menan, an immersive festival celebrating Korean pop culture. The first event is scheduled for 2027 in Seoul. The initiative aims to establish South Korea as a major global pop culture hub.

South Korea and Ghana signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to expand cooperation in climate change, artificial intelligence, and maritime security.

LG defeated the SSG Landers 5-1 during a 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League regular season home game at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul. Pitcher Anders Thorup provided a strong performance to secure the victory. Austin Dean and Song Chan-hee both hit home runs during the match.

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The Choi Myung-hoon club won the 13th Daeju Cup Men's Professional Handball Championship after defeating the Mok Jin-seok club. The match concluded in 276 moves with a score of 101.5 points. The second match is scheduled for May 3 at 2:00 PM at the Seoul Olympic Park Handball Stadium. The victory marks the club's first championship in 26 years. The SK Sugar Gliders won the third match of the Handball H League women's championship final, defeating their opponent 24-23 by one point. This victory brought the series back to a draw after a 22-28 loss in the first match. The South Korean women's handball team defeated China with a score of 3-1 to win the World Women's Handball Championship.

Hanwha Group's stock price reached a new historical high, reclaiming its position as a market leader.

A survey conducted by Korea Gallup between April 28 and April 30 found that 59% of respondents support raising the age for senior benefits from 65 to 70. The poll included 1,002 men and women aged 18 and older across South Korea. Conversely, 30% of respondents opposed the change, while others remained undecided. The report noted that widespread public awareness of the system and serious social discussion are required. Opponents of the measure accounted for 30% of respondents. Observers noted that serious social discussion regarding the change is required. In a 2013 survey on the same topic, 60% of respondents were in favor. When asked who should primarily care for their own livelihood, 60% of respondents answered they would care for themselves. The government and society accounted for 29%, while children accounted for 4%, according to the survey results.