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'Call of Duty' slammed for using real Seoul crowd crush footage
Bereaved families have called for the footage to be removed from the game.
Latest from South Korea
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Gangneung style! South Korea's beach destination for K-Pop, coffee and culture
Find everything from life-changing tofu to an entire coffee peninsula.
Trump says will meet North Korea's Kim later this year
The President says North Korea has 57 nuclear weapons as he seeks talks with leader.
Why is Trump threatening to bomb Oman and could he actually do it?
Donald Trump has threatened Oman over the Strait of Hormuz as the Iran ceasefire expires.
A family’s daring escape from North Korea ‘to live and stand tall’
New York Times: How a family of nine made a perilous escape from North Korea.
Edible souvenirs: These Korean flavours show its cuisine is more than trends
The Korean food and drink experience serves up more than just K-barbecue.
South Korean company paid Trump $3.4m amid trade investigation
Meanwhile, Trump’s 2025 income hit billions, driven mainly by cryptocurrency ventures.
Samsung made more profit in the last quarter than the past two years combined
New York Times: The AI boom has propelled the tech giant's earnings.
Tech drags down world stocks, oil dips on supply hopes
The Nasdaq dropped 2.2% amid steep falls in major semiconductor stocks.
South Korea: travel tips for your next adventure | Ryan Bridge TODAY
TripNotes Podcast Host Lorna Riley joins Herald NOW hot off the back of her latest trip to South Korea. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
South Korea claim comeback Fifa World Cup win over Czech Republic
South Korea fell a goal behind but fought back for the 2-1 win in Mexico.
Inside the cockpit: The last moments of Flight 2216
New York Times: What happens when pilots move too quickly in a moment of crisis?
Discover the palaces and villages shaping modern South Korea
You picture neon-lit Seoul, but don't skip the quiet, historic villages.
North Korea promises an ‘exponential’ increase in nuclear weapons
North Korea sees its nuclear arsenal as protection against attack from South Korea and US.
Mark Lister: Why emerging markets are outpacing the US
OPINION: Emerging markets make up 60% of world GDP but hold just 10% of global indices.
Where will Air New Zealand fly to next?
With a new announcement promised, here are some pros and cons of potential destinations.
South Korean blockbuster Hope underscores growing film ambition
Hope has bagged the biggest budget in Korean film history.
World Cup-bound – now the hard work begins for Football Ferns
The Ferns clinched their spot at Brazil 2027 with a 1-0 win over Papua New Guinea.
How to lock in big savings on getaways to Rotorua, South Korea and beyond
Cruise deals, Korea autumn tours and easy Rotorua getaways to plan next.
Free Korean Story Festival brings Hamilton Gardens to life
Korean food stalls and traditional games will offer an immersive experience.
'I’m more good-looking': BTS' Jin on looks, ageing and keeping up with the group
He says age makes BTS' choreography tougher, so he trains earlier and longer.
Escaped wolf forces school closure in South Korea
Daejeon Sanseong Elementary School has shut for the day over safety.
Japan opposes Auckland statue to honour wartime sex slavery victims
The statue would stand in the Korean cultural garden at Takapuna's Barrys Point Reserve.
Ko fires 60 to grab early lead at LPGA Ford Championship
Ko's 12 birdies made hers only the eighth round of 60 in LPGA history.