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Why is South Korean trending?

Updated 29/10/2026, 14:02:50 UTC

South Korean is drawing attention across 2 news outlets right now. The reports below are the current coverage, newest first.

The coverage

WorldAl Jazeera1h ago

South Korean prosecutors press for death sentence in Yoon martial law case

Former president faces renewed death penalty demand as he appeals life sentence for insurrection.

EntertainmentEurogamer3h ago

Modern Warfare 4 faces backlash after real footage of South Korean crowd crush tragedy was discovered in game's opening moments

Activision has come under fire due to the inclusion of real-world footage of the tragic Itaewon Disaster in Modern Warfare 4. The bereaved families association and the Citizens Countermeasure Meeting are asking for the footage to be removed. Read more

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