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South Korea Summit For Democracy Explained

South Korea to host 'Summit for Democracy' in Seoul to discuss democratic values and global challenges, fostering international cooperation.

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North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul

Launches come days after South Korea and US wrapped up military drills Pyongyang sees as an invasion rehearsal.

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N. Korea Fires Ballistic Missile As Blinken Visits Seoul

North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday, Seoul's military said, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited South Korea to meet top officials and attend a democracy summit.

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Jessie Diggins is a U.S. cross-country ski powerhouse after 2nd World Cup win

Jessie Diggins, age 32, won her first Olympic gold medal in 2018 in South Korea and has now captured two World Cup titles, blowing past European skiers who typically dominate cross-country skiing.

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Shohei Ohtani: Beloved Japanese Athlete In South Korea

Shohei Ohtani's visit to South Korea for a baseball game against the San Diego Padres brings joy and unity, bridging historical tensions between South Kore...

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Blinken Arrives In South Korea To Attend Democracy Summit

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Sunday in South Korea on the first stop of a brief Asia tour also including the Philippines, as Washington moves to reinforce ties with two key regional allies.

International Business Times

Kim Jong Un Uses Putin's Gifted Limousine, Praises Bilateral Ties

Kim Jong Un uses luxury car gifted by Putin, oversees military drills in response to U.S.-South Korea exercises, strengthening ties with Russia.

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North Korean Leader Kim Oversees Paratroop Drills

North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw paratroop drills aimed at showing his soldiers' ability to occupy an "enemy region at a stroke", state media said Saturday, days after the most recent annual US-South Korean military exercise.

International Business Times

‘It’s so weird’: the TV show about a woman who turns into a chicken nugget

Netflix’s new South Korean drama might be the oddest thing available to watch right now. It’s like The Fly, but with fast food – plus budget production values. And yet it’s unexpectedly moving…

The Guardian - UK

Actor Oh Yeong-Su Found Guilty Of Sexual Misconduct Charges

Oh Yeong-su, 'Squid Game' actor, found guilty of sexual misconduct in South Korea. Case sparks discussions on accountability in the entertainment industry.

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Squid Game actor O Yeong-Su convicted of sexual harassment

The South Korean actor, 79, played Oh Il-nam in the hit Netflix series

Evening Standard

South Korea to China: Why is East Asia producing so few babies?

The reasons are complex — the consequences more straightforward: An ageing population and deepening labour shortage.

Al Jazeera

Blinken To Visit South Korea, Attend Democracy Summit

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's upcoming visit to South Korea for the Summit for Democracy underscores commitment to global democracy and regional...

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Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' To Premiere Early In South Korea

Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' premieres in South Korea, featuring Robert Pattinson in a sci-fi thriller based on Edward Ashton's novel, promising a unique cin...

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Hyundai And Kia To Recall 170,000 Evs In South Korea

Hyundai and Kia recall 170,000 EVs in South Korea due to software issue affecting battery management system, prioritizing customer safety and quality maint...

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South Korea Scientists Promote 'Beef Rice' As Future Protein Source

Discover the innovative 'beef rice' - a sustainable protein source revolutionizing food technology with efficient resource utilization.

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Korean Film 'Exhuma' Breaks Box Office Records With Chilling Storyline

'Exhuma' is a gripping South Korean film exploring shamanistic rituals and buried traumas, featuring renowned actors and directed by Jang Jae-hyun.

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Bank Of Korea Cautious In Final Inflation Fight Stage

Bank of Korea's cautious approach in addressing inflation to ensure stability and growth in South Korea's economy.

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Bong Joon-Ho's 'Mickey 17' To Premiere In South Korea

South Korean audiences will enjoy an early screening of 'Mickey 17,' a sci-fi film by Bong Joon-ho starring Robert Pattinson, before its global release.

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South Korea Pension Fund Supports 'Korea Discount' Fix

The South Korea National Pension Service supports government efforts to address the 'Korea discount' in financial markets, aiming to boost competitiveness ...

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San Diego Padres Acquire Dylan Cease In Trade

The San Diego Padres acquire Dylan Cease from the White Sox, enhancing their pitching rotation. Exciting MLB season opener in Seoul, South Korea against th...

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South Korean Missionary Detained In Russia On Espionage Allegation

South Korean missionary detained in Russia on espionage suspicions, sparking diplomatic efforts for release.

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Korean Series 'Pleasant Outcast' To Debut At Canneseries

Explore the Korean series 'Pleasant Outcast' and its companion film 'Concrete Utopia,' both based on a popular webtoon, promising gripping narratives and t...

The Guardian - UK

Birdwatch: rare black-faced spoonbill turns up in Hong Kong wetland

Soon it will head back north to the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea where it can breed undisturbed

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Jennie Kim's 'One Of The Girls' Climbs Billboard Hot 100

Jennie Kim's 'One of the Girls' makes waves on Billboard charts, setting new milestones for South Korean solo artists.

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