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South Korea's presidential office has issued a strong expression of regret to Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of violating a non-public agreement by announcing the repatriation of captured North Korean soldiers. The dispute centres on the confidential arrangement between the two countries regarding the fate of North Korean troops captured while fighting alongside Russian forces, and the public disclosure of their planned return.

The defendant in the robbery case at the home of a South Korean actress has sent a letter from detention to a television broadcaster, saying he wants to provide information. The development draws attention to what new details he may reveal about the case, which has drawn wide coverage in South Korea as a prominent celebrity was targeted.

A ranking of Korean celebrities who reportedly seem unlikely to spend even a single won on those around them, no matter how much they earn, has placed fitness enthusiast and entertainer Kim Jong-kook in first place. The list is drawing amused reactions from fans familiar with his famously frugal reputation.

South Korean singer Jang Jae-in has spoken out in defence of women going braless, asking what is wrong with women dressing to stay cool. Her remarks, shared in a video interview, have drawn attention in South Korea, where debates over women's fashion choices and social expectations regularly spark controversy online, with supporters praising her candour and critics pushing back.

South Korean firm Bitsum is using artificial intelligence to handle everything from buying and selling to customer consultations, and is exploring integration with tools such as ChatGPT, according to an AFP BB News report circulating in Japanese. The story highlights the shift toward agentic AI, where systems act autonomously rather than just assisting, and fits into wider global interest in how companies adopt OpenAI-linked technology.