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Curling-Italians get mixed doubles title defence underway, Britain beat Estonia

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Mixed Doubles Round Robin Session 2 - South Korea vs Italy - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 05, 2026. Stefania Constantini of Italy and Amos Mosaner of Italy celebrate winning their match against Seonyeong Kim of South Korea and Yeongseok Jeong of South Korea REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Mixed Doubles Round Robin Session 2 - South Korea vs Italy - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 05, 2026. Stefania Constantini of Italy and Amos Mosaner of Italy celebrate winning their match against Seonyeong Kim of South Korea and Yeongseok Jeong of South Korea REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

Curling-Sweden's Wranaas shine after putting sibling rivalry to bed

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Mixed Doubles Round Robin Session 1 - Sweden vs South Korea - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 04, 2026. Isabella Wranaa of Sweden in action REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Mixed Doubles Round Robin Session 1 - Sweden vs South Korea - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 04, 2026. Isabella Wranaa of Sweden in action REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

Coupang confirms more users hit by data leak that South Korean official says has ‘shaken’ US ties

Coupang said it had identified a former employee confessed to the leak but did not disclose details about the alleged suspect.
Coupang said it had identified a former employee confessed to the leak but did not disclose details about the alleged suspect.

China has seized Sony’s television halo

The power of branding still holds for Sony in its television sets, even if its screens are no longer manufactured by it.
The power of branding still holds for Sony in its television sets, even if its screens are no longer manufactured by it.

Will DDP survive? Seoul’s landmark turns into political battlefield

Officials said DDP attracted 17.1 million people last year alone.
Officials said DDP attracted 17.1 million people last year alone.

S. Korea’s ruling party calls for probe into online posts linking President Lee to Epstein scandal

A press conference was held in response to online posts linking South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
A press conference was held in response to online posts linking South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

South Korean governor draws criticism for suggesting importing women for marriage as population fix

During the meeting, Mr Kim Hee-su urged authorities to legislate the issue of population decline in the area.
During the meeting, Mr Kim Hee-su urged authorities to legislate the issue of population decline in the area.

K-actors Ha Jung-woo and Cha Jung-won are dating, say agencies

South Korean actor-director Ha Jung-woo (left) and South Korean actress Cha Jung-won have publicly acknowledged that they are dating.
South Korean actor-director Ha Jung-woo (left) and South Korean actress Cha Jung-won have publicly acknowledged that they are dating.

Four banned from South Korea conveyor-belt sushi bar for ordering too many salmon, flounder dishes

The owner of the sushi bar said their behaviour could undermine the profitability of the business.
The owner of the sushi bar said their behaviour could undermine the profitability of the business.

Former South Korean president Park Geun-hye’s home seized over unpaid debt

South Korean ousted leader Park Geun-hye had borrowed 2.5 billion won (S$2.1 million) to purchase the home in 2022.
South Korean ousted leader Park Geun-hye had borrowed 2.5 billion won (S$2.1 million) to purchase the home in 2022.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.