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Celtic-bound Shin Yamada is eager to score his first goal for Japan when they take on South Korea in the East Asia Cup on Tuesday.

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Russia warns US, South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea

Russia’s foreign minister has warned the U.S., South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea

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South Korean workers made to pause work in deadly heat

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South Korea mandates breaks for outdoor workers in deadly heat

Breaks will become mandatory when temperature touches 33C

The Independent UK

Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea investigated for serving dish topped with ants

South Korea legally recognises some insects as edible but not ants

The Independent UK

From Hiddink to Pochettino: How the US’s journey to a home World Cup compares with South Korea 2002

Both countries had major question marks a year from kickoff, but South Korea turned those into one of the most memorable tourney runs ever

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South Korea, US and Japan hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea

Top South Korean, U.S. and Japanese military officers are urging North Korea to cease all unlawful activities that threaten regional security, as the three nations fly advanced warplanes for a joint exercise in a show of force against the North

The Independent UK

Defector ‘tortured’ in North Korean detention facility to sue Kim Jong Un

Choi Min Kyung says she suffered physical and sexual abuse in North Korean detention after being repatriated from China

The Independent UK

Disgraced ex-South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol sent back to detention over martial law decree

Yoon’s lawyers denounce his arrest as excessive and lacking evidence

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un To Face Criminal Lawsuit For First Time Ever From A North Korean Defector Over Human Rights Violations

A North Korean defector residing in South Korea is set to file a lawsuit and criminal complaint against North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for human rights violations.

Benzinga

South Korea’s Yoon detained for a second time over martial law

The arrest comes after the court authorises former leader’s arrest, citing concerns he may destroy evidence.

Al Jazeera

S.Korean Court Orders New Arrest Of Disgraced Ex-president Yoon

A South Korean court early Thursday approved a fresh arrest warrant for disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol and placed him in custody, days after special investigators renewed efforts to detain him over his failed martial law bid.

International Business Times

Five storylines heading into 2025 Evian Championship

Five storylines heading into 2025 Evian Championship. There is a lot of intrigue right now with English amateur Lottie Woad.

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Al Jazeera

South Korea issues arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon

Yoon Suk-yeol attempted to impose martial law on South Korea in December before being impeached.

The Independent UK

South Korean court approves arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law decree

A South Korean court has approved the arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges related to his brief imposition of martial law in December, accepting a special prosecutor’s claim that he poses a risk of destroying evidence

The Independent UK

Trump claims South Korea ‘went crazy’ over defence demand

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Samsung heirs sell Seoul villa to pay South Korea’s largest-ever inheritance tax bill

Sale of £13m Itaewon property adds to Samsung family’s asset liquidation drive

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The Independent UK

Trump insists South Korea pay more for its defence as tariff deadline looms: ‘It’s very unfair’

US president claims South Korea ‘went crazy’ when he first asked it to pay billions of dollars for upkeep of American troops stationed in Asian country

Euronews

Seoul repatriates six North Koreans who drifted south by accident and sought return

The individuals, who accidentally drifted into South Korean waters this year, were returned across a maritime border on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Longtime AP journalist Paul Shin, who covered South Korea's turbulent modern history, dies at 84

Paul Shin, whose decadeslong career in journalism, including nearly 20 years with The Associated Press, placed him at the heart of South Korea’s most turbulent and transformative moments since the 1960s, has died

The Independent UK

South Korea returns North Koreans who arrived on wooden boats

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Al Jazeera

South Korea repatriates six North Koreans picked up at sea

North Koreans’ repatriation comes as South Korea’s newly-elected president is working to improve inter-Korean ties.

International Business Times

Rotten Insects, Viral Videos And Climate Change: S.Korea Battles 'Lovebug' Invasion

K-pop's BTS are grossed out by them. Even K-pop BTS idol RM is seen seemingly cursing upon spotting the insects in a viral video, with fellow bandmember Jin separately seen casually blowing a lovebug out of his way mid-performance.

The Independent UK

South Korea sends back North Koreans who drifted on wooden boats across border

North Koreans sent back across their sea border after ‘failed efforts to contact Pyongyang’

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