Stories from South Korea

Wang Xinghao, a nine-dan player, defeated South Korea's Shin Min-jun to win the LG Cup championship. The championship is a prestigious event in the chess world.

Samsung is incorporating the Catalan language into the menus of its new 2026 range of televisions. The feature will be available on models from 32 to 115 inches.

Yeonjun of Tomorrow X Together will release his second solo EP on July 10. Big Hit Music announced the upcoming release on Tuesday. Yeonjun, a member of the K-pop group Tomorrow X Together, is set to release his first solo extended play (EP). The EP is scheduled for release on July 17th. The release date and further details about the EP were not announced. This marks his debut as a solo artist. Details regarding the EP's release date and content are forthcoming. Fans anticipate the release of new music from the K-pop star.

South Korea's Asan City is aiming to become a major transportation hub with the planned construction of the Taean-Anseong expressway. Officials anticipate the highway will be operational within three years. Asan City is pursuing its goal of becoming a major transport hub through the development of a new highway. The city is investing in infrastructure to facilitate logistics and connectivity. Becoming a transport hub is expected to boost economic activity and connectivity. The specific plans and timelines for becoming a transport hub are being finalized. The initiative involves developing infrastructure and services to facilitate increased movement of people and goods.

Milyang City in South Korea will pilot a heavy metal analysis system for agricultural products starting in September.

The court found the evidence difficult to deem false.

Over 100 former residents of Bamseom Island will apply to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for a truth investigation and victim recognition on June 23. They are also pursuing a damages lawsuit against the state for their forced displacement in 1968 during the Han River and Yeouido development projects. Bamseom Island, currently an uninhabited island frequented by migratory birds, was once home to 443 people. The circumstances surrounding the eviction are under scrutiny. The eviction reportedly displaced numerous families. The source did not specify the location of the island or the circumstances of the eviction.

Protests across South Korea are commemorating the anniversary of democratization. The events, sparked by the movement, mark a decade of subsequent protests and reflect on the nation's democratic progress. Thousands of South Koreans have protested to mark the anniversary of the country's democratization movement. The protests are taking place in Seoul.

Police in Seoul are investigating a woman in her 30s who was found collapsed in the Gangnam district while in possession of drugs. The identities of those involved and the specifics of the allegations were not disclosed. The details of the allegations and the individuals involved have not been fully disclosed.

A fire broke out at a car service center in Chang-dong, Dobong-gu, Seoul, around 12:40 PM on June 15th. Emergency services responded to the incident, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. The cause of the fire and any resulting damage or injuries were not reported.