South Korea’s $2.2 Trillion Stock Rally Owes Too Much To AI
The Kospi Index is shown in the trading room of Woori Bank on Thursday, January 22, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. South Korea’s stock benchmark rose, surpassing the 5,000-point target set by
South Korea’s 2024 martial law crisis being adapted for big screen
February 27, 2026 Seoul – Production company IP Box Media 1 said on Wednesday that the film tentatively titled “Martial Law 12.3” will be the first narrative feature film set against the
Appeals loom after South Korean ex-president Yoon’s life sentence for insurrection
February 23, 2026 Seoul – After the Seoul Central District Court sentenced former President Yun Seok-yeol to life in prison on Thursday for leading a rebellion, Yun Seok-yeol’s lawyer made it clear
South Africa Pulls Out of Venice Biennale After Gaza Artwork Furor
The country, a major center for African art, will not officially attend this year’s event following a legal dispute over Gaza artworks.
Verdict nears for ousted South Korean president Yoon
February 19, 2026 Seoul – South Korea’s Seoul Central District Court will rule on Thursday on whether former President Yun Seok-yeol led the rebellion by declaring martial law on December 3, 2024.
Rise of YouTube politicians tests South Korea’s democratic resilience
February 16, 2026 Seoul – YouTube’s “silver play button” has become an unlikely new status symbol in South Korean politics. As lawmakers seek more direct ways to reach voters, the silver button
New South Caucasus-Middle East Peace Pipelines: Azeri-UAE Cooperation
New energy infrastructure cooperation between Azerbaijan and the UAE is not just economic. This is the emergence of a security architecture in the Middle East and the Caucasus.
South Korea’s ruling party calls for probe into online posts linking President Lee to Epstein scandal
February 6, 2026 Seoul – South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party on Thursday urged a thorough investigation into online posts claiming links between President Lee Jae-myung and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The party
‘Did you learn it from Trump?’ — South Korean President Lee draws fire for X posts
February 3, 2026 Seoul – President Lee Jae-myung’s increasingly frequent social media warnings about ending tax breaks for multiple homeowners have put his housing agenda — and his direct messaging to the
Is press freedom backsliding in South Korea, again?
January 30, 2026 Seoul – In South Korea, concerns about press freedom and accusations that the government suppresses media with opposing political leanings are rising again – a phenomenon that repeats itself
South Korean former first lady gets 1 year, 8 months for church bribery
January 29, 2026 Seoul – The Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday sentenced former first lady Kim Gun-hee to one year and eight months in prison and ordered a forfeiture of 12.8
South Carolina Todd Atkinson Wins $158K in Copyright Infringement Case
A U.S. District Court judge in South Carolina awarded local artist Todd Atkinson $158,400 in a copyright infringement lawsuit against artist Chan Shepherd and the owner of the building where Atkinson’s mural
Promising New Weight-Loss Pill From South Korea’s Sam Chun Dang Pharm Mints Country’s Newest Billionaire
IInvestor optimism about a pill version of a weight-loss injection developed by South Korea’s Sam Chun Dang Pharm (SCD) has pushed the company’s shares higher, up more than 75% so far this
South African Artist Sues Over Venice Biennale Snub
A panel recommended that Gabriel Goliath represent South Africa at the event. But the culture minister rejected the proposal.
Former South Korean PM Han jailed for 23 years in martial law case
According to Han’s decision, the court clearly characterized Yun’s declaration of martial law on December 3 as rebellion. Judge Lee said: “After declaring martial law on December 3, declaring unconstitutional and illegal
At the Kochi Art Biennale, South Asia Meets Brazil
It is Asia’s largest non-commercial art event, recruiting talent from all corners of the globe and “breaking the stereotypes of creating contemporary art in India.”
Qatar Museums, Not a Foreign Nation, Sought South African Pavilion Art
However, more details have emerged about the sudden cancellation of Gabrielle Goliath’s planned South African pavilion at the Venice Biennale. Everyday maverick Publish a report on allegations of foreign attempts to interfere
South Korean ex-president Yoon death sentence request gets mixed response
January 15, 2026 Seoul – South Korean observers expressed mixed views on Wednesday after a special prosecutor called for the death penalty against former President Yoon Seok-yeol, accusing him of leading a
Canceled South Africa Pavilion Artist and Curator Appeal to President
To receive morning links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews communication. headlines Straight to the top. South AfricaPlan to attend this year’s Venice Biennale The project
Death penalty requested for South Korean ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol over insurrection charge
January 14, 2026 Seoul – Special prosecutor Cho Eun-seok’s team asked the court on Tuesday to sentence former President Yoon Seok-yeol to death for rebellion and abuse of power as South Korea’s
South Africa Blames Qatar for Cancelation of Venice Biennale Pavilion
After canceling a Venice Biennale pavilion displaying Gaza-related artwork, South Africa blamed its surprise decision on an unidentified foreign country seeking to use the pavilion to gain “agency,” according to a statement
South African Ministry Denies Censoring Venice Biennale Pavilion
In a statement released on January 10, South Africa’s Department of Sport, Arts and Culture denied a review of its 2026 Venice Biennale pavilion. It is reported art news Last week, the
Why South Korean ex-president Yoon’s sentencing request was postponed — and what it means for the ruling
The court began its final hearing at around 9:20 a.m. on Friday to hear the special prosecutor’s sentencing request for Yoon, who is accused of leading the rebellion, and seven of his
South Africa Cancels Venice Biennale Gaza Artwork by Gabrielle Goliath
South Africa selected a work about Gaza by Gabrielle Goliath for the Venice Biennale, but rescinded the decision amid concerns the work was “polarizing”. Everyday mavericka South African publication. The Culture Ministry