Stories from Seoul · South Korea

South Korea announced the "Basic Plan for the Development of South Korean Nuclear-Propelled Submarines" on May 26. The announcement was made by the Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense.

LG Uplus and IBK Systems have partnered to develop financial-specific AI services.

The Korea Heritage Service will expand its outdoor palace wedding program to more locations following an enthusiastic reception. This initiative allows more couples to hold ceremonies at royal palaces.

A person is accused of setting a fire and abandoning a child in South Korea.

South Korea's Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, Ministry of Science and ICT, Ministry of Education, and the Broadcasting Communications Commission have agreed to cooperate on creating a safe AI usage environment.

North Korea flooded occupied territories with currency during the Korean War, leading to hyperinflation and rendering money worthless. This event was a primary catalyst for the establishment of the Korean mint.

North Korean hackers identified as TraderTraitor have laundered nearly all of the $220 million stolen from Kelp DAO. The hackers utilized privacy protocols such as THORChain and Tornado Cash.

South Korea's exports reached a record $87.75 billion in May, driven by a surge in demand for AI chips. The launch is scheduled for June 8, 2026, at 05:00 UTC. South Korea is scheduled to launch a solid-fuel SLV demo flight on June 8th.

A major investor, referred to as 'Strategy', purchased 3.7 trillion won worth of Bitcoin in one week, marking the largest acquisition in 1.5 years. This marks the largest Bitcoin investment in 18 months, with the strategy also offering stable interest.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is reportedly ready for meetings and discussions with Korean tech leaders. He was seen raising a toast with Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong.