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SEE: How K-Pop, Cuisine and Football United South Korea and Mexico

SEE: How K-Pop, Cuisine and Football United South Korea and Mexico

Rediff.com4 days ago

Thanks to major companies like Kia, Mexico has seen a huge influx of South Korean population in places like Monterrey, with Korean cuisine and K-Pop becoming major influences in the country.

Impeached South Korean Prez Yoon arrested

Impeached South Korean Prez Yoon arrested

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

On December 14, Yoon was impeached by the National Assembly over his attempt to impose martial law in the country.

South Korean President declares emergency amid political crisis

South Korean President declares emergency amid political crisis

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

South Korean declared an 'emergency martial law' on Tuesday with President Yoon Suk Yeol, accusing the opposition of plotting an 'insurgency' and 'trying to overthrow the free democracy' in the country, as reported by the New York Times.

FIFA World Cup: Mexico edge South Korea in nervy finish, secure home last-32 tie

FIFA World Cup: Mexico edge South Korea in nervy finish, secure home last-32 tie

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mexico secured a narrow 1-0 victory over South Korea in a Group A football match in Guadalajara. Luis Romo scored the decisive goal following a goalkeeping error, and Mexico's defence, backed by goalkeeper Ral Rangel's late saves, held firm against South Korean pressure.

India Fencers Struggle As South Korea, Japan Dominate Asian Championships

India Fencers Struggle As South Korea, Japan Dominate Asian Championships

Rediff.com4 days ago

South Korea, Japan, and China dominated the opening day of the Senior Asian Fencing Championships in New Delhi, securing all medals. Host nation India, despite fielding several fencers in both men's sabre and women's foil events, failed to secure any podium finishes, with their top performers placing 20th and 22nd respectively.

South Korean Prez Yoon Suk Yeol impeached by Parl

South Korean Prez Yoon Suk Yeol impeached by Parl

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

If the court supports Yoon's removal, he would become the second president in South Korean history to be successfully impeached.

Shock as South Korean shooting star collapses

Shock as South Korean shooting star collapses

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Kim was speaking at the event in Imsil, the county that she represented for seven years in the southern part of South Korea

India's Macau Open Campaign Ends As Chaliha Falls In Semis

India's Macau Open Campaign Ends As Chaliha Falls In Semis

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha's campaign at the Macau Open Super 300 badminton tournament concluded after she lost to South Korea's Park Ga Eun in straight games in the women's singles semifinals. This defeat marked the end of India's challenge in the tournament.

South Korean Prez lifts martial law after backlash

South Korean Prez lifts martial law after backlash

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Members of the opposition escalated their criticism of Yoon, with some threatening to initiate impeachment proceedings against the president.

He missed his baby's birth for FIFA World Cup

He missed his baby's birth for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu, 35, missed the birth of his daughter to prepare for his fourth World Cup, which he believes might be his last. He is determined to perform well to make up for his absence and faces competition for the starting spot as South Korea prepares for their Group A matches.

179 killed as South Korean plane crashes on runway; 2 rescued

179 killed as South Korean plane crashes on runway; 2 rescued

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

After a passenger jet with 181 people on board burst into flames after veering off the runway and colliding with a wall at an airport in South Korea's Muan County on Sunday, authorities believe all but two onboard are feared to have been killed, Yonhap News Agency reported.

PV Sindhu's Indonesia Open Journey Ends With Defeat To World No. 1

PV Sindhu's Indonesia Open Journey Ends With Defeat To World No. 1

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was defeated by world No. 1 An Se Young in the round of 16 at the Indonesia Open, marking her second consecutive loss to the South Korean and extending her winless streak against her to 10 matches.

FIFA WC: South Korea stun Czech Republic with late comeback win

FIFA WC: South Korea stun Czech Republic with late comeback win

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

South Korea have come from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their Group A opener at the 2026 World Cup, sealing a vital three points to start their campaign in style.

FIFA World Cup: How South Korea pulled off a stunning win

FIFA World Cup: How South Korea pulled off a stunning win

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

South Korea's football team, coached by Hong Myung-bo, secured a 2-1 comeback victory against the Czech Republic in their World Cup Group A opener.

TN CM Vijay carries forward DMK govt-initiated Rs 38,000-crore Hyundai project

TN CM Vijay carries forward DMK govt-initiated Rs 38,000-crore Hyundai project

Rediff.com4 days ago

Tamil Nadu's new government, led by C Joseph Vijay, is committed to advancing the ~38,000 crore shipbuilding project with HD Hyundai in Thoothukudi, securing bipartisan support from the Opposition DMK, despite initial industry concerns about policy continuity after the change in leadership.

PIX: FIFA World Cup Opening Night Belongs to Fans

PIX: FIFA World Cup Opening Night Belongs to Fans

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The World Cup began with exciting victories for Mexico and South Korea, who secured three points each in their opening matches. Fans played a crucial role in creating a vibrant atmosphere, making the first day a memorable spectacle.

South Korean investigators seeking to arrest impeached Prez face standoff

South Korean investigators seeking to arrest impeached Prez face standoff

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Investigators seeking to arrest South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempted martial law declaration faced a standoff with the Presidential Security Service (PSS) outside the presidential residence in Seoul on Friday, Yonhap News Agency reported.

Anmol Kharb And Ashmita Chaliha Shine At Macau Open

Anmol Kharb And Ashmita Chaliha Shine At Macau Open

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian shuttlers Anmol Kharb and Ashmita Chaliha have successfully advanced to the women's singles quarterfinals at the Macau Open Super 300 badminton tournament. While Ashmita secured a straight-sets victory, Anmol progressed after her opponent retired. However, India's challenge in men's singles, women's singles (other players), and mixed doubles sections concluded in the earlier rounds.

South Korean Prez visits Akshardham Temple

South Korean Prez visits Akshardham Temple

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Moon who is on a three-day visit to India arrived in New Delhi on Sunday evening.

North Korean orchestra serenades South Koreans amid protest

North Korean orchestra serenades South Koreans amid protest

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The Samjiyon Band's performance comes a day before South Korea opens its first Winter Olympics, amid a thaw in ties with North Korea highlighted by the first visit by its leader Kim Jong Un's sister, who is set to arrive on Friday.

N Korea shells South Korean island

N Korea shells South Korean island

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

N Korea shells South Korean island

PV Sindhu's Indonesia Open journey ends with defeat to World No. 1

PV Sindhu's Indonesia Open journey ends with defeat to World No. 1

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was defeated by world No. 1 An Se Young at the Indonesia Open, marking her tenth consecutive loss to the Korean. Meanwhile, the Indian men's doubles pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun caused a significant upset, advancing to their first-ever BWF World Tour Super 1000 quarterfinals.

Bengaluru airport staffer sexually harasses Korean woman in men's toilet

Bengaluru airport staffer sexually harasses Korean woman in men's toilet

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

KIAL Airport police station officials said that the accused is alleged to have touched the woman's private parts and forcibly hugged her under the pretext of inspection.

IOC investigates South Korean flag incident

IOC investigates South Korean flag incident

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

The IOC has told South Korean officials to bar a football player from collecting his bronze medal after he displayed a flag with a political message at the third-place match against Japan.

Akshay, Suriya, Michael Arrive On OTT...

Akshay, Suriya, Michael Arrive On OTT...

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Catch Akshay chase off bhoots, Suriya's blockbuster, the King of Pop and more on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists your hot picks.

Indian Women's Archery Team Reach World Cup Final

Indian Women's Archery Team Reach World Cup Final

Rediff.com7 May 2026

India's women's recurve team secured a spot in the Archery World Cup Stage 2 final after defeating South Korea, while the men's team suffered an early exit against Bangladesh.

South Koreans pray for miracles

South Koreans pray for miracles

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

The frantic search for nearly 300 people, most of them schoolchildren, missing after a South Korean ferry capsized has extended into a second day, as distraught relatives maintained an agonising vigil on shore.

Shakira, Madonna, BTS To Headline 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show

Shakira, Madonna, BTS To Headline 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Global pop stars Shakira, Madonna and Korean sensation BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with proceeds going towards a global education initiative.

Dhiraj stuns Olympic medalist to win double gold

Dhiraj stuns Olympic medalist to win double gold

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Indian archer Dhiraj Bommadevara secured a golden double at the Archery World Cup in Antalya, winning his maiden individual gold by defeating Paris Olympics bronze medallist Lee Woo Seok, hours after claiming the recurve mixed team title.

Why South Korean First Lady is visiting Ayodhya

Why South Korean First Lady is visiting Ayodhya

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

According to Korean legends, Princess Suriratna from Ayodhya had travelled to Korea and married King Kim Suro and became Queen Heo Hwang-ok some 2000 years ago.

Sensex drops over 300 points, Nifty declines amid IT sell-off, rising crude

Sensex drops over 300 points, Nifty declines amid IT sell-off, rising crude

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed lower, primarily due to a sharp sell-off in IT stocks, a fresh surge in crude oil prices, and sustained outflows from foreign institutional investors. The Sensex dropped over 300 points, while the Nifty declined by 77.95 points.

Aditi Ashok Tied 72nd At Queen City Championship

Aditi Ashok Tied 72nd At Queen City Championship

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Aditi Ashok posted a 2-over 72 in the first round of the Kroger Queen City Championship, placing her in a tie for 72nd, six shots behind the leaders Rio Takeda, Ina Yoon, and Chella Choi.

Will Chung bring more joy to South Koreans?

Will Chung bring more joy to South Koreans?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

South Korean president Moon Jae-in has backed Chung Hyeon to bring more joy to his country after the youngster's inspired charge at the Australian Open came to a heart-breaking end in the semi-finals on Friday.

South Korea dump India out of Billie Jean King Cup play-off race

South Korea dump India out of Billie Jean King Cup play-off race

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Ankita Raina's defeat to Dayeon Back resulted in India's elimination from the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs race. Despite a spirited effort from Raina, India could not secure the crucial win needed to advance.

Why the South Korean president came calling

Why the South Korean president came calling

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Moon Jae-in's visit will play a crucial role in exploring complementarities between India's Act East policy and South Korea's New Southern policy, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

Suraj Kumar Chand Advances To HCL Squash Final

Suraj Kumar Chand Advances To HCL Squash Final

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

India's Suraj Kumar Chand defeated Hong Kong's Wailok To to reach the men's final of the HCL Squash PSA Challenger Tour. He will face South Korean Jeongmin Ryu in the final.

South Korean YouTuber meets 'Indian heroes' who 'saved' her

South Korean YouTuber meets 'Indian heroes' who 'saved' her

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

"Lunch with two Indian gentlemen who help me to post the video and save me on the street. Aditya & Atharva" she wrote.

South Koreans demand U.S. gold

South Koreans demand U.S. gold

Rediff.com22 Aug 2004

India win women's recurve team gold at Archery World Cup

India win women's recurve team gold at Archery World Cup

Rediff.com10 May 2026

The Indian women's recurve team, consisting of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and Kumkum Mohod, secured a gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, defeating China in a tense shoot-off. This victory marks India's first World Cup women's team gold since 2021 and follows a stunning semi-final win against South Korea.

Vaishnavi Adkar's Victory Leads India to Billie Jean King Cup Win Over South Korea

Vaishnavi Adkar's Victory Leads India to Billie Jean King Cup Win Over South Korea

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Vaishnavi Adkar's inspiring victory over Sohyun Park led India to a 2-1 win against South Korea in the Billie Jean King Cup, although the team missed out on qualifying for the World Group Play-offs.