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… ouble spending on AI and chips in 2027 By AFP November 02, 2026 09:07 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivers a budget speech for 2027 at the National Assembly in Seoul …
South Korea to double spending on AI and chips in 2027Citizen Digital
… ouble spending on AI and chips in 2027 By AFP November 02, 2026 07:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivers a budget speech for 2027 at the National Assembly in Seoul …
South Korea to double spending on AI and chips in 2027Citizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize North Korea fired an unknown projectile off its east coast on Thursday, Seoul's defence ministry said, less than a week after South Korea proposed talks over a growing border row. …
North Korea fires unknown projectile into East SeaCitizen Digital
… oogle Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter South Korea's Cho Hyun-taek (L) and South Korea's Hwang In-beom (C) celebrate after the international football friendly match between South Korea and Uzbekistan at Yongin Mireu Stadium in Yongin, south of Seoul …
South Korean FA condemns 'personal attacks' as rift rumours growCitizen Digital
… KCNA via REUTERS/File Photo Audio By Vocalize North Korea on Monday fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast, Seoul's military said, after weeks of mounting friction over a landmine explosion along their heavily fortified border. …
North Korea fires 'several ballistic missiles' into Sea of JapanCitizen Digital
… Seoul has summoned Kyiv's ambassador and threatened unspecified "further measures" while President Lee Jae Myung has demanded an official apology, over fears the PoWs' families could be put at risk. …
Ukraine criticises South Korea for oil supplies to RussiaCitizen Digital
… The organisation expressed concern over Lee’s pretrial detention at Seoul Detention Center, describing the charges as non-violent and questioning the necessity and proportionality of continued detention. …
UN Human Rights Council hears concerns over Lee Man-hee detentionCitizen Digital
… The organisation expressed concern over Lee’s pretrial detention at Seoul Detention Center, describing the charges as non-violent and questioning the necessity and proportionality of continued detention. …
UN Human Rights Council hears concerns over Lee Man-hee detentionThe Standard
… South Korea's presidential National Security Office convened an emergency security meeting following the launch to review Seoul's response and assess the launch's impact on national security, the presidential office said.The government called on Pyongyang to "immediately cease" i …
North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea: SeoulThe Standard
… But they must also ensure that environmental improvements benefit existing residents rather than contribute to displacement.My research on stream daylighting compares two contrasting approaches in Seoul, South Korea, and Zürich, Switzerland. …
Many cities buried urban streams but here's how to bring them backSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced that 21.3 trillion won ($16 billion) will be allocated to chipmaking and artificial intelligence in 2027, nearly double this year's amount, as part of efforts to boost economic growth and transform the military through AI-enabled systems.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced that 21.3 trillion won ($16 billion) will be allocated to chipmaking and artificial intelligence in 2027, nearly double this year's amount, as part of efforts to boost economic growth and transform the military through AI-enabled systems.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea will allocate 21.3 trillion won ($16 billion) to chipmaking and artificial intelligence in 2027, nearly double this year's amount, President Lee Jae Myung announced in his annual budget speech. The spending aims to boost economic growth and transform the military into a "smart, elite force" using AI, robots and drones.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
North Korea fired an unidentified projectile off its east coast on Thursday, according to Seoul's defence ministry, with Japan confirming the launch appeared to be a ballistic missile. The launch occurs amid tensions over a landmine explosion in the Demilitarised Zone that wounded three South Korean soldiers and a joint Seoul-UN investigation concluding North Korea planted the mines.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea's football association has told fans to stop "excessive personal attacks" on national team players, citing the "psychological burden" following the team's World Cup group-stage exit. The move comes as interim coach Robert Moreno awaits word on a possible extension and the team faces claims of internal divisions ahead of the January Asian Cup.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles off its east coast on Monday, according to Seoul's military, in a move that follows weeks of escalating tensions over a landmine explosion in the Demilitarised Zone that injured three South Korean soldiers.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ukraine has criticised South Korea for supplying oil products to Russia, with 176,000 tonnes of oil products shipped from South Korea to Russia in July and August according to port records and ship-tracking data cited by The Guardian. Zelensky's sanctions adviser said the shipments were "in sharp contrast" to South Korea's stated sanctions policy.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
CAP Freedom of Conscience raised concerns before the UN Human Rights Council about the pretrial detention of Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, questioning the necessity and proportionality of his continued detention at Seoul Detention Center and citing issues including alleged inadequate detention conditions during a heatwave.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
CAP Freedom of Conscience raised the detention of Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, before the UN Human Rights Council on September 18, 2026, expressing concern over his pretrial detention at Seoul Detention Center, the non-violent nature of charges, and detention conditions during Seoul's heatwave including lack of air conditioning in his cell.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
North Korea launched a ballistic missile from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea on Sunday, South Korea's military said. The launch came days after Pyongyang reaffirmed its nuclear-armed status and rejected a UN nuclear watchdog resolution demanding it halt nuclear activities.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Stream daylighting — restoring buried streams to the surface — can help cities manage stormwater, restore habitats, and create greener public spaces, though successful projects require coordination across departments, funding, and long-term maintenance planning.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya participated in the 2026 Seoul Defence Dialogue, a high-level forum bringing together defence and security leaders from 67 countries to reshape international security cooperation around partnerships, shared capabilities, and responses to emerging threats. The dialogue emphasized technology, economic security, maritime security, and counter-terrorism as areas of cooperation.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for deeper Kenya-South Korea cooperation in technology, innovation, and investment, saying the two countries should transform their relationship from one based on aid into a partnership driven by shared economic opportunities.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Bitcoin jumped nearly six percent to about $77,000 and global stocks recovered from recent losses on Friday as the US Treasury bought back bonds to push down borrowing costs and boost investor risk appetite. The rally was also supported by President Donald Trump urging lawmakers to pass crypto legislation.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paul Ereng, Kenya's 1988 Olympic gold medalist, lost Sh35 million in land value after the High Court ruled in 2019 that title documents he received in 1996 from Col. Gabriel Atambo were fraudulent—belonging instead to property in Kijabe, Nyandarua County—and that the land had been lawfully granted to Swisscom Logistics Limited.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Iga Swiatek defeated Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 to advance to the Toronto title match, where she will face Elena Rybakina, who beat Coco Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 in the semifinals.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Poland's Iga Swiatek advanced to the Toronto Masters semi-finals with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Russia's Diana Shnaider. Swiatek will face Ukraine's Elina Svitolina, who beat Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6, 6-0, 6-3.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Crude surged more than 10 percent over the past week as US–Iran negotiations on reopening the Strait of Hormuz stalled, with both sides trading demands over war compensation and reparations, pushing Brent towards $90 a barrel and stoking inflation concerns.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Clinton Omondi won the minimumweight title at the Robert Wangila Memorial Championships in Nairobi over the weekend, with new champions also emerging at an invitational tournament in Molo. The event honoured Robert Wangila, Africa's first black boxer to win an Olympic gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
South Korea's football association apologised over accusations of unfair coaching appointment practices and allegations that it provided sexual entertainment for foreign referees. The KFA faced scrutiny following the national team's group-stage exit from the World Cup, prompting police investigations into obstruction of business allegations related to former head coach Hong Myung-bo's recruitment.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A coalition of international human rights organisations has called on South Korea to review its treatment of religious minorities, warning that recent legal actions against faith groups risk undermining freedom of religion, expression, and due process. The groups specifically raised concerns over the pretrial detention of Shincheonji Chairman Lee Man-hee and the treatment of Family Federation leader Hak-ja Han Moon.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korean police conducted search and seizure operations at the Korea Football Association's offices, investigating allegations of "obstruction of business" in the recruitment of former coach Hong Myung-bo, who resigned in June after the national team was knocked out at the group stage of the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea's professional baseball league cancelled all games scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday amid a record-setting heatwave with temperatures peaking at 42.5°C, citing risks to players and fans as extreme temperatures persist.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea's interior ministry said heat has killed 16 people and sickened 2,025 between May 15 and August 2, as the nation experiences searing temperatures with a record high of 42.5°C set in Yangsan on Sunday.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Maresca said he was "very happy" after his first game managing Manchester City, despite losing 3-1 on penalties to Inter Milan following a 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. Maresca, who took over from Pep Guardiola in June, highlighted positive aspects of the performance and areas for improvement.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City's new manager Enzo Maresca, who replaced Pep Guardiola last month, said his side will be judged as he prepared for his first match in charge — a pre-season friendly against Inter Milan in Hong Kong on Saturday. Maresca said he is introducing new concepts and does not believe in "copy and paste" management.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City's Jack Grealish has denied claims he was left out of the club's pre-season tour to Hong Kong and Seoul, stating he is still recovering from foot surgery in February and is not yet training.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former South Korea men's national team coach Hong Myung-bo told lawmakers he took "full responsibility" for the team's failure to advance from the group stage at the 2026 World Cup, after resigning following their elimination by South Africa. Hong appeared at a parliamentary hearing on the Korea Football Association while facing criticism from fans and pundits.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics posted a 19-fold jump in second-quarter operating profit, reaching 89.5 trillion won, driven by strong demand for memory chips used in AI data centres. The company's revenue rose 130 percent year-on-year to 171.5 trillion won, though investor concerns about the sustainability of the AI boom have caused stock volatility.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A South Korean court sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in prison for illegally receiving free opinion polls in exchange for political support. The ruling adds to Yoon's legal troubles, as he is already in detention appealing a life sentence for leading an insurrection through martial law in 2024.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
Oil prices extended gains after US forces launched fresh strikes on Iran in response to an attack on three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about ongoing peace talks between the two countries.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →