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Ashmita Chaliha reaches maiden final on BWF World Tour at Korea Masters

Ashmita Chaliha reaches maiden final on BWF World Tour at Korea Masters

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Ashmita Chaliha continued her run at the Korea Masters Super 300, overcoming teenage compatriot Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj 21-13 16-21 21-13 in 48 minutes to reach her maiden BWF World Tour final, here on Saturday. The 26-year-old Indian, who returned to competition in January after a three-month layoff due to a medial meniscus tear in her right knee, has enjoyed a strong comeback on the BWF Tour, including a semifinal appearance at the Macau Open. Ashmita, who had stunned top seed and world No. 22 Hina Akechi of Japan in the quarterfinals, came out aggressively and quickly moved from 2-2 to 6-2 in the opening game. She then reeled off five straight points to establish a 13-6 lead before closing the game out 21-13. Rakshitha, who had upset third seed and compatriot Tanvi Sharma in the quarterfinals after coming from a game down, responded strongly. The 19-year-old Pullela Gopichand Academy trainee raced to a 4-1 lead and extended it to 12-6 before Ashmita fought back to 13-12, but Rakshitha held her nerve to force a …

Ashmita, Rakshitha set up all-Indian Korea Masters semifinal

Ashmita, Rakshitha set up all-Indian Korea Masters semifinal

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India’s Ashmita Chaliha and Rakshitha Ramraj will square off in the women’s singles semifinals of the USD 250,000 Korea Masters Super 300 badminton tournament after registering wins in their respective quarterfinals here on Friday. World No. 50 Ashmita produced the biggest upset of the tournament so far, shocking top seed and World No. 22 Hina Akechi of Japan 20-22 21-15 21-19 in a gripping quarterfinal at the Asan Yi Sun-sin Gymnasium. The victory also helped the Indian avenge her defeat to Hina in their only previous meeting at the Malaysia Super 100 last year. Rakshitha, meanwhile, came from a game down to upset third seed and compatriot Tanvi Sharma 18-21 21-19 21-18 after a contest that lasted over an hour. It was her fourth win over Tanvi, who had won her maiden BWF title at Taipei Open last week. In a battle between two left-handers, Hina opened up a 7-5 lead before Ashmita drew level at 7-7. The two relied on angled returns to push each other into the deep corners, but a few errors …

How chip-fuelled wealth is reshaping South Korea (HT Tech)

How chip-fuelled wealth is reshaping South Korea (HT Tech)

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AN UNKEMPT man walks into a pricey shop. The staff dismiss him—until he takes off his jacket and reveals a gilet emblazoned with “SK Hynix”, a semiconductor firm known for handing out massive bonuses. This imagined scene—a recent skit on a South Korean comedy show—lampoons real ones unfolding as AI-driven wealth floods the country. Companies that help arrange marriages report a big uptick in the desirability of engineers from SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, another semiconductor maker. They are now nearly as sought after as doctors and lawyers. An AI windfall is reshaping South Korean society. The staff dismiss him—until he takes off his jacket and reveals a gilet emblazoned with “SK Hynix”, a semiconductor firm known for handing out massive bonuses. (PEXEL) Speaking in Silicon Valley on July 25th, Lee Jae Myung, South Korea’s president, compared the dawn of the AI era to the discovery of fire and called it “a truly new opportunity for Korea”. But the new era also brings new risks: South Korea’s benchmark stock index, KOSPI, has doubled in value …

Krishna-Pruthvi stun top seeds as India begin Korea Masters campaign

Krishna-Pruthvi stun top seeds as India begin Korea Masters campaign

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India’s Krishna Prasad Garaga and Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy pulled off the biggest upset of the opening day at the Korea Masters 2026, defeating the top-seeded Thai pair of Chaloempon Charoenkitamorn and Worrapol Thongsa-Nga to advance to the second round of the men’s doubles competition. Competing at the BWF World Tour Super 300 event, the unseeded Indian duo produced an assured performance to register a 21-16, 21-18 victory in 42 minutes. They will now await the winners of their second-round matchup. The Korea Masters, being held from August 4 to 9, serves as an important tournament for Indian shuttlers ahead of the BWF World Championships in New Delhi later this month. Mixed fortunes for Indian contingent on opening day India endured a mixed start elsewhere in the competition. Achutaditya Rao Doddavarapu and Arjun Reddy Pochana were knocked out in the men’s doubles first round after losing 3-21, 10-21 to Korea’s Choi Sol Gyu and Malaysia’s Goh V Shem. In the women’s doubles, Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra also bowed out after suffering a 15-21, 13-21 defeat …

South Korea Unveils B AI, Data Center Fund Plan

South Korea Unveils $14B AI, Data Center Fund Plan

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The South Korean government said Friday it plans to establish a new strategic investment account within the state-run Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) with at least 20 trillion won, or about $14 billion, in initial funding. The fund is expected to begin operations next year after lawmakers consider amendments to the Korea Investment Corporation Act. According to the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the fund will focus on long-term investments in AI, data centers, infrastructure and other strategic sectors, including semiconductors, robotics, biotechnology, aerospace and energy-related projects. The government said the move is intended to help strengthen national competitiveness and attract additional investment from global sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors. KIC has traditionally managed overseas assets tied to South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves. The new account would give the organization a mandate to invest in domestic assets while keeping its investment decisions separate from its existing foreign reserve portfolio. Seoul Economic Daily reported that the fund will begin with at least 20 trillion won in capital, including contributions from public financial institutions such as the …

South Korea president rips into coach after World Cup exit

South Korea president rips into coach after World Cup exit

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2 min readJun 28, 2026 07:12 PM IST South Korea President Lee Jae Myung has come down heavily on coach Hong Myung-bo, blaming the nation’s group-stage World Cup exit on favouritism in selection. He has also sought a sports ministry-led investigation into the team’s performance. “I am not just taken aback by this unexpected outcome, I am utterly baffled,” Lee wrote on X on Sunday, reacting to the team’s ⁠early elimination. South Korea were fancied by most to qualify for the knockouts from a relatively easy group A. But back-to-back defeats to Mexico and South Africa left the Taegeuk Warriors with three points and outside the eight best third-placed teams progressing to the round of 32. “Once again, it has been proven that personnel decisions are everything. When ‘us versus them’ is prioritised over competence, and an incompetent person is selected as a leader, the outcome is ⁠as clear as day,” the Korean president added. Korean media had already been alleging favouritism and a non-transparent hiring process upon Hong’s reinstatement as national team manager in …

South Korea, Kazakhstan shine on Day 5

South Korea, Kazakhstan shine on Day 5

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The fifth day of the Asian Fencing Championship 2026 at Bharat Mandapam marked a massive shift in intensity as individual campaigns dissolved into high-stakes, unified team strategies. The technical elegance of individual play made way for the raw, psychological warfare of team relay fencing. With national pride on the line and crucial qualification points for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games up for grabs, the strip witnessed tactical masterclasses, heartbreaking collapses, and the unmatched depth of Asia’s fencing elite. The team knockout grids brought out the absolute best in the continental heavyweights, where the mental fortitude required to anchor a 45-touch relay separated the champions from the contenders. The Women’s Sabre team event was a breathless showcase of blistering momentum shifts and strategic substitutions. Spearheaded by individual silver-medalist Choi Sebin, the South Korean squad put on an absolute clinic in right-of-way dominance all the way to the finals. Led by individual continental champion Sano Yui, the Japanese team mounted a brilliant tactical resistance throughout the knockout stages to reach the final. Both teams went head-to-head in a …

BTS’ RM becomes first-ever global ambassador of National Museum of Korea, turns passion for art into a bigger mission

BTS’ RM becomes first-ever global ambassador of National Museum of Korea, turns passion for art into a bigger mission

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South Korean superstar and BTS leader RM has added another milestone to his ever-evolving journey. The rapper and songwriter has officially been named the first-ever global ambassador of the National Museum of Korea, a role that beautifully aligns with his long-standing passion for art, history and preserving Korean cultural heritage. BTS’ RM’s love for art comes full circle with major National Museum of Korea appointment. A role that perfectly matches RM’s passion The National Museum of Korea announced on social media that it has officially begun a new chapter with BTS leader RM, who has been appointed as the institution’s first-ever Global Public Relations Ambassador. On June 19, RM joined National Museum of Korea director You Hong June for a special visit around the museum to mark the occasion. During the tour, he explored several exhibitions and collections, including the upcoming special exhibition, Amazing Thailand: Masterpieces of Thai Art, and the seasonal exhibition, Kim Hongdo: Painting His Era. RM has openly spoken about his love for Korean art, cultural heritage and museums over the years. …

Mexico first to reach 2026 World Cup knockouts with cagey 1-0 win over South Korea

Mexico first to reach 2026 World Cup knockouts with cagey 1-0 win over South Korea

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5 min readJun 19, 2026 09:43 AM IST The chorus of boos that came with the half-time whistle at the Guadalajara Stadium on Friday confirmed what the statistics showed. The first 45 and a few minutes of football between Mexico and South Korea, which was to decide which side becomes the first in the 2026 FIFA World Cup to confirm a place in the knockouts, was a cagey snoozefest. Just one save to show and an xG of 0.11 for both sides, which roughly translates to almost negligible chances of seeing a goal. The Mexican players looked somewhat befuddled at the fans’ response. It was no secret they would take the pragmatic route when needed at this tournament. “At a World Cup, the team that plays the prettiest football does not always win. The team that knows how to compete does,” manager Javier Aguirre had said in the run-up to the tournament. At that point, however, it might be safe to assume that at least some of those playing for El Tri were wishing that …

India stuns South Korea to bag recurve mixed team title

India stuns South Korea to bag recurve mixed team title

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Indian recurve mixed team of Dhiraj Bommadevera and Kumkum Mohod clinched the gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage-3 in Antalya, Turkiye, on Sunday. The duo stunned the powerhouse South Korea 5- 1 in the final to win India’s first recurve mixed team gold medal at the Archery World Cup stage in 4 years. They remained unbeaten in the final and showcased brilliant shooting, winning the first two sets (37-36, 37-36) and then tied the third 39-39 to clinch the title. #News | Gold for Indian recurve mixed team at Antalya World Cup The duo of Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Mohod stunned 5-1 the powerhouse South Korea in the final. This is India’s first recurve mixed team gold medal at the Archery World Cup stage in 4 years.#Archery… pic.twitter.com/t3SBXTGuGG — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) June 14, 2026 This is India’s first medal of this stage and the second World Cup gold in recurve archery this year, following the women’s team gold medal in Shanghai last month. More to follow.. Disclaimer: We do not own any …