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North Korea says its attempt to launch its first spy satellite ended in failure

Following the launch, officials in South Korea's capital of Seoul sent alerts for residents to prepare for evacuation, but there were no immediate reports of damages or disruption.

WEKU

South Korea hosts its first summit with Pacific island leaders

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol hosted the country's first summit with leaders of Pacific islands on Monday, as Seoul seeks to boost its influence in a region that has become the focus of intense geopolitical rivalry.

Reuters

Inside South Korea's race to become one of the world’s biggest arms dealers

South Korea is using a $13.7 billion arms deal with Poland - Seoul's biggest ever - to lay the groundwork for a military-industrial juggernaut that the two nations' defence companies hope will feed Europe's hunger for weapons far into the future.

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Mahindra splits with Rowland, signs Merhi for Jakarta Formula E

The Briton joined the team ahead of the 2021-2022 season and secured a podium finish in Seoul but has endured a difficult campaign this year.

Motorsport

Rowland replaced by Merhi at Mahindra for Formula E Jakarta

The Briton joined the team ahead of the 2021-2022 season and secured a podium finish in Seoul but has endured a difficult campaign this year.

Autosport

Pacific islands, in spotlight, to push climate change in South Korea summit

Pacific island leaders will meet South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul on Monday, their third summit in a week with a large economy as the region seeks stronger action on climate change as it becomes a focus of geopolitical power attention.

Reuters

Man who opened plane door in mid-air says he's uncomfortable

SEOUL: A passenger on an Asiana Airlines flight told police he opened a door on the plane minutes before it landed in Daegu, South Korea, on Friday because he was "uncomfortable", according to reports.

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Chaos as passenger opens plane door in flight

 SEOUL: A passenger opened an emergency exit on an Asiana Airlines flight as it was preparing to land on Friday, the carrier said, adding that the plane landed safely but several people were taken to hospital.

Bangkok Post

South Korea launches homegrown rocket

SEOUL: South Korea launched its homegrown Nuri rocket on Thursday, officials said, a day after it was forced to postpone due to a technical glitch just hours before lift-off.

Bangkok Post

South Korean ammunition headed to Ukraine via U.S. -WSJ

Hundreds of thousands of South Korean artillery rounds are on their way to Ukraine via the United States, after Seoul's initial resistance toward arming Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

Reuters

First Thing: US debt ceiling talks ‘productive’ as Biden and McCarthy to meet

Sunday night phone call between president and Republican House speaker reported to have struck a more positive tone. Plus, how solar farms took over the California desert

The Guardian - UK

Dakota Johnson Is Fifty Shades Of Sheer In Black Dress For Gucci Show

Dakota Johnson arrived to the Gucci Show in Seoul in a stunning black sheer ensemble.

Cinemablend

S.Korea finance minister, China ambassador to discuss economic cooperation

South Korea's finance minister was due to hold a meeting with China's ambassador to the country on Friday to discuss economic cooperation among other topics, Seoul's finance ministry said.

Reuters

32-year-old Harvard Grad Opened An Ice Cream Shop With Her Mom, Now She Makes $230,000 A Year

Annie Park, a Seoul-born South Korean immigrant, has been making waves in the world of education since her arrival in the U

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Meet the Cast of 'XO, Kitty'

Kitty Song Covey has even more adorable classmates and crushes in season 2.

The Independent UK

Alia Bhatt trolled for carrying empty, transparent handbag to Gucci show in Seoul

‘I think she forgot her stuff at home’

The Independent UK

South Korean, Canadian leaders vow cooperation on clean energy, North Korea threat

The leaders of South Korea and Canada have vowed to strengthen their security and economic cooperation to address challenges posed by North Korea and expand Canadian supplies of minerals crucial to South Korea’s technology industry as they held a summit in Seoul

Reuters

South Korea's Yoon, Canada's Trudeau agree to boost cooperation on critical minerals

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Canadian Prime Minister Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed on Wednesday to step up cooperation on critical minerals and other economic security issues.

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The Guardian - UK

Gucci show reaffirms Seoul’s status as capital of pop culture

K-style takes centre stage in collection that draws inspiration from South Korea’s contemporary and traditional dress

The Hindu

Alia Bhatt dazzles in black at Gucci Cruise 2024 in Seoul

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt made her first appearance at Gucci’s fashion show in Seoul, since being named the brand’s global ambassador

The Independent UK

South Korea and Japan use G-7 to push improvement in ties long marked by animosity

Amid the high-level efforts to settle global crises, this weekend’s Group of 7 summit of rich democracies will also see an unusual diplomatic reconciliation

iMore

The Apple Store in 'Seoul’s Beverly Hills' is about to get some strong competition from an old foe

The Apple Gangnam store is about to get some competition from a huge new store from a big competitor.

The Independent UK

Japan, South Korea eye visit by team of experts as Fukushima nuclear plant prepares water release

Officials from Japan and South Korea are eyeing a potential visit by South Korean experts to the Fukushima nuclear plant before it begins the controversial release of treated but radioactive water to sea

Sports Illustrated

MLB Teams Clamor for Coveted Spot in 2025 Paris Game

Baseball continues its expansion abroad with a sought-after French fixture.

Al Jazeera

‘Brutal interference’: China tabloid rounds on S Korea criticism

Global Times lashes out at Seoul after its embassy complained about the tabloid’s coverage of president’s US visit.

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