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South Korea, U.S. to resume major field training during combined military drills

South Korea and the United States will resume long-suspended live field training during their joint military drills, Seoul's defence ministry said on Friday, as they work to curb North Korea's evolving nuclear and missile programmes.

Reuters

Cost of living: ‘Blood, sweat’ for a Seoul food delivery driver

As fuel prices rise and pay rates stay the same, a driver and labour rights leader is fighting increasing precarity.

Al Jazeera

Seoul Lures Multinational Talents to Globalize Korean Pop

From Indian Korean pop (K-pop) idols to Swedish songwriters, South Korea's music industry is now a hotbed of global talent -- a smart strategy as it aims for world domination. K-pop bands have long included non-Koreans: Blackpink's Lisa is Thai, while Japan and China are both well represented, and Korean-American…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Painful moment thousands of beer bottles topple off truck and cover road with foam

The accident, 46 miles from Seoul in South Korea, could have sparked additional incidents and lengthy traffic jams but 18 people saved the day and are now being praised for their efforts

Daily Mirror

Promoting women will boost economic potential of U.S., S.Korea - Yellen

Boosting women's participation in the workforce and giving them more leadership opportunities would boost the economic potential of South Korea and the United States, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told a group of women entrepreneurs in Seoul.

Reuters

Japan, South Korea foreign ministers meet to mend ties

Foreign ministers of South Korea and Japan have held talks in Tokyo in what both sides said was a renewed effort to improve bilateral relations

The Independent UK

South Korea, Japan seek reset on decades of historical disputes

Efforts to resolve historical disputes between South Korean and Japan have been renewed under new South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, with both countries vowing to improve ties.

Reuters

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'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' set to become next Korean drama syndrome

SEOUL: The ongoing Korean television series “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” about a genius novice lawyer with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a surprise sensation not only in South Korea, but across the world and is set to possibly become the next big Korean drama on Netflix.

Bangkok Post

Thousands take part in Seoul LGBT festival, protesters rally

Thousands of South Koreans took part in an LGBT festival in downtown Seoul on Saturday, as Christian and conservative groups held a rally in protest across the road.

Reuters

Japan and South Korea Can No Longer Let History Thwart Cooperation

How Washington Can Strengthen Relations Between Its East Asian Allies

Foreign Affairs

South Korea seeks to kickstart talks to resolve historical feuds with Japan

South Korea hopes a high-level visit to Tokyo next week will kickstart talks aimed at a breakthrough in historical disputes despite concerns the death of former Japanese premier Shinzo Abe could change Japan's policy priorities, Seoul officials said.

Reuters

Hyundai unveils sedan version of cult EV

SEOUL: Hyundai Motor Co unveiled a sedan version of its cult electric vehicle yesterday, with an interior that can beam different colours depending on the speed of the car, as the automaker continues its ambitious EV push with an eye on challenging rivals such as Tesla Inc and General Motors…

Bangkok Post

Mark Zeigler: Ukraine track team escapes horrors of war at Chula Vista training center

SAN DIEGO — Viktor Bryzhin and Olga Vladykina won Olympic track gold medals for the Soviet Union at the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul, South Korea. Bryzhin was on the 4x100-meter relay team. Vladykina won the individual 400 meters and got the baton in the anchor leg of the 4x400…

Tribune News Service

Richarlison's Tottenham promise, Covid duo latest and subtle Conte way of upgrading his players

Here are our five talking points from Tottenham's 6-3 win against Team K-League in Seoul on Wednesday during their South Korea pre-season tour

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The Hindu

Scale up the India-South Korea bilateral partnership

There is much potential for Seoul to become the fourth pillar in New Delhi’s Indo-Pacific strategy

Evening Standard

Richarlison, Harry Kane and Oliver Skipp: What we learned as Tottenham made winning start to pre-season tour

Harry Kane and Heung-min Son both scored twice as Tottenham began pre-season with a 6-3 win against a K-League XI in Seoul.

Evening Standard

Tottenham 6-3 K-League XI: Son Heung-min and Harry Kane at the double as Richarlison makes debut

Tottenham made a winning start to their pre-season tour as a K-League XI were beaten 6-3 in a hugely entertaining friendly in Seoul.

Football London

The strange Son Heung-min press conference in South Korea that confused the UK media

It was standing room only in the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Tuesday afternoon as the 'main attractions' arrived from Tottenham Hotspur

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Evening Standard

Tottenham vs K-League XI live stream: How to watch pre-season friendly on TV in UK today

Tottenham will today have their first pre-season run out when they face a K-League XI in Seoul.

Evening Standard

Harry Kane and Son Heung-min collapse as Antonio Conte oversees gruelling Tottenham training session

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min had to be dragged onto his feet as Antonio Conte lead his squad through a pre-season training session in Seoul.

Daily Mirror

Antonio Conte drills see Harry Kane 'collapse’ during brutal Tottenham pre-season

Antonio Conte has been preparing his side for the 2022/23 campaign but the Italian appears to have pushed the England captain and his Tottenham teammates too far during a trip to Seoul

Football London

Tottenham's first day in Korea: Unlucky Joe Rodon, Clement Lenglet situation, training and Son

The Tottenham players touched down in Seoul a little while after our Spurs correspondent Alasdair Gold arrived in South Korea for the pre-season tour

Foreign Policy

South Korea’s Film Rules Need a Reboot

The success of productions such as “Squid Game” and “Parasite” prove the industry can hold its own without excessive protectionism.

The Independent UK

Seoul spy agency files charges against ex-chiefs over NKorea

South Korea’s spy agency has filed charges against two of its former directors over their handling of separate border incidents with North Korea in recent years which prompted criticism that Seoul’s previous liberal government improperly appeased the North to improve ties

Asharq Al-Awsat

Son Keen to Avoid Spurs Tour Guide Duty During South Korea Visit

Son Heung-min has been named South Korea's top athlete for five straight years but he is keen to downplay his star status with his Tottenham Hotspur team mates for fear of having to play tour guide for the entire squad during their pre-season tour. Spurs begin preparations for the Premier…

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