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Samsung has begun rolling out One UI 8.5 to the Galaxy A17 4G in South Korea (firmware A175NKSU5CZE9), bringing a refreshed UI, improved stock apps, smarter Bixby with natural language and Perplexity integration, Storage Share, faster Wireless DeX access, Auracast enhancements, and updated lock screen/Weather/Clock features; expansion to other regions is expected soon, with installation requiring at least 30% battery.
Samsung has begun a Korea-first rollout of stable One UI 8.5 to the Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra (firmwares X736NKOU5BZE3 and X936NKOU5BZE3), ending the beta period and signaling broader global availability in the coming days; the update brings visual refinements, Apple AirDrop support, and a more customizable Quick Settings, with users able to update via Settings > Software update > Download and install.
Starbucks Korea fired its country head in response to a controversial tank-themed promotion that sparked public outrage and scrutiny of the company’s marketing decisions.
Samsung has begun rolling out One UI 8.5, starting in Korea on May 6 with plans to expand to additional regions. The update brings Galaxy AI features across devices including Galaxy S25/S25 FE, S24/S24 FE, Z Fold7/Flip7, Z Fold6/Flip6, and Galaxy Tab S11/S10, with availability and timing varying by model and market.
An American expat in Seoul, Derek Laan, built a career and family in Korea but is weighing whether to move back to the U.S. for his two sons' education. He notes Korea’s lower salaries but rich lifestyle, subsidized daycare, and the lure of U.S. free elementary schooling, estimating he’d need about four times his current income to maintain his lifestyle in Colorado. He plans to stay in Korea until his older son starts first grade and is weighing options to work with U.S. clients or return home, while acknowledging Korea’s strong emphasis on studying affects parenting decisions.
Two South Korean F-15 fighter jets collided mid-air over Daegu after the pilots briefly used their phones to record video, causing more than $500,000 in damage; authorities say distraction played a role and an investigation is underway.
Tiny micro-fossil eggs from the Korean Cretaceous, Onggwanoolithus aphaedoensis, offer the first direct evidence of bird eggs in Korea and reveal eggshell structure that bridges reptilian and avian forms, shedding light on early reproduction and nesting among ancient birds.
South Korean researchers have identified Doolysaurus huhmini, a juvenile dinosaur fossil found on Aphae Island, offering rare skull remains and clues about Cretaceous life, including a likely omnivorous diet evidenced by gastroliths, with micro-CT imaging revealing detailed anatomy; the name honors the popular cartoon character Dooly.
In the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, Korea (runner-up in Pool C) faces a heavily favored Dominican Republic, which dominated Pool D with MLB stars; DR starts Cristopher Sanchez, while Korea relies on Jung Hoo Lee and Bo Gyeong Moon as its key contributors. The knockout stage game is Friday in Miami and is a must-win for both teams.
FT’s Unhedged argues that retail private credit is structurally illiquid: redemptions and fund liquidity constraints threaten the model even as asset quality remains unthreatened, potentially capping growth and forcing internal support in downturns. The piece also notes Korea’s volatile week driven by AI hype and high margin debt, with governance and AI as long‑run positives but continued near‑term volatility.
Asia stocks fell on Friday as tech shares retreated after Nvidia’s results, but South Korea’s KOSPI is set for a strong February with Hyundai lifting on AI‑data centre plans, while Japan’s Nikkei eased and the TOPIX rose on softer Tokyo inflation data; Australia looks for a solid February as China and Hong Kong show mixed performances.
Asian equity markets rose after Wall Street’s gains, with investors awaiting megacap tech earnings and the Fed decision, while South Korea’s KOSPI jumped over 2% as tariff jitters cooled; Japanese, Chinese, and Australian indices also advanced as investors eyed Samsung, SK Hynix, and upcoming results from Microsoft, Meta, and Apple.
A Korean best-selling memoir by Kim Hana and Hwang Sunwoo chronicles buying a shared Seoul apartment and living as platonic partners, detailing shared finances, chores, and four cats, and arguing that housing policy and social norms must adapt to rising single-person households by normalizing non-marital, non-romantic family forms—including civil unions—while presenting their partnership as a pragmatic, empowering alternative to traditional marriage.
Korea and China agreed to expand cultural cooperation, improve bilateral ties through annual summits, and address regional issues like the West Sea structure and maritime boundaries, aiming to restore and strengthen their strategic partnership.
Shares of Korean fried chicken companies surged after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was seen enjoying fried chicken and beer in Seoul with prominent Korean business leaders, highlighting how viral moments and cultural events can influence short-term stock market movements in South Korea.