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South Korea Seeks Criminal Charges for Smart Glasses Exam Cheats

South Korea plans to refer students caught cheating with smart glasses in its national university entrance examination for criminal investigation, escalating penalties beyond cancelled results and temporary exam bans.

South Korean Megachurch Fears Data Leak Affecting 850,000 Members

South Korea’s Yoido Full Gospel Church said on Wednesday that personal information relating to 850,000 members may have leaked, as investigations into suspected cyberattacks spread to two of Seoul’s largest congregations.

Eno Woos South Korean Investors, Targets AI, Smart Agriculture, Blue Economy

Eno made the declaration at the Permanent Site of the University of Uyo, Nwaniba, during a public lecture delivered by the Ambassador of the Republic of South Korea to Nigeria, Ambassador Jeong Yo-an, on AI, smart agriculture and the development of blue economy resources.

Former South Korean President Yoon Found Guilty, Jailed Over Illegal Polling Scheme

July 13, (THEWILL) — Former South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been sentenced to two years in prison after a Seoul court found him guilty of illegally receiving free opinion polling services worth 270 million won (about $180,000)...

South Africa claimed a hard-fought 1–0 win over South Korea

June 25 (THEWILL) — South Africa claimed a hard-fought 1–0 win over South Korea in a match defined by discipline, patience, and clinical finishing. South Korea dominated possession for long periods, controlling nearly 70% of the ball and dictating the...

South Korea Beat Czechia 2-1 in World Cup 2026 Group A Opener

June 12 (THEWILL) — South Korea came from behind to defeat Czechia 2-1 in their opening Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday. Czechia took the lead in the 59th minute when Ladislav Krejci headed in...

Former South Korean President Yoon Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

February 19, (THEWILL) — Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment after a Seoul court found him guilty of masterminding an insurrection following his short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024. The judgment...

USMNT Suffers 2-0 Defeat To South Korea In September Friendly

September 07, (THEWILL) — The United States men's national team suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat to South Korea at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, marking their sixth loss in eight matches against top-25 ranked opponents since...

Six Americans Detained In South Korea For Attempting To Send Rice, Bibles To North Korea

June 27, (THEWILL) – South Korean authorities have arrested six American nationals for attempting to send plastic bottles filled with rice, one-dollar bills, and Bibles to North Korea. The suspects, reportedly aged between their 20s and 50s, were detained in...

South Korea Donates Mechanised Agric Equipment Worth $500,000 To Bayelsa

January 16, (THEWILL) – The Republic of South Korea has bolstered Bayelsa State’s agricultural sector with the donation of mechanised farming equipment valued at over $500,000. The items, which include four tractors, two rice transplanting machines, a rice seeding machine,...
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Tinubu Flags Off $3.5bn Bakassi Deep Seaport, Targets Lagos Port Congestion

The President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has flagged off the construction of the $3.5 billion Bakassi Deep Seaport in Cross River State, describing the project as a strategic investment that will reduce pressure on Lagos ports and reposition Nigeria’s maritime industry.
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