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Hamas' attack on Israel prompts South Korea to consider pausing military agreement with North Korea

South Korea’s new defense minister says he would push to suspend a 2018 military agreement with North Korea on reducing tensions between the rivals, insisting that it hampers the South’s surveillance activities along their heavily armed border when the North’s nuclear threats are increasing

The Independent UK

The Asian Games wrap up, with China dominating the medal count

The Asian Games wrapped up Sunday with China dominating the medal count, followed by Japan and South Korea. China has traditionally been strong in the event and it was again, taking advantage of being at home in the eastern city of Hangzhou.

The Independent UK

Hangzhou Asian Games | Security tightened ahead of closing ceremony

China hosted the Asian Games in Hangzhou, with 12,407 athletes from 45 nations competing in 40 sports. China topped the medals table with 201 golds, two better than their previous best of 199. Japan took second place with 52 golds, and South Korea third on 42. India’s total medal haul…

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Hangzhou Asian Games | Satwik-Chirag enter final, keep first-ever gold medal hopes alive

Satwik/Chirag storm into final, inch closer to India's first-ever badminton gold at Asian Games. World No.3 pair produce sensational show to outclass Malaysia's Aaron/Soh 21-17, 21-12 in 46 mins. Indian pair first to assure silver. Will face Korea's Choi/Kim in final.

The Hindu

South Korea teachers seek protection from harassment by students' parents

Many South Korean teachers say they have suffered from parents' harassment and excessive demands. This summer, they came out to the streets voicing anger and demanding protection for their rights.

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South Korean teachers demand protection against harassment from parents

To mark World Teachers' Day, we take a closer look at the school system in South Korea. Although the country's schools have an excellent reputation, thousands of teachers have been protesting in Seoul for the past three months. They are demonstrating against harassment from parents – relentless pressure that has…

France 24

Early Celebration Leaves South Korean Skating Team 0.01 Seconds Short of Gold Medal, Military Exemption

South Korean roller skater Jung Cheol-won raised his hands in victory at the finish, only to realize he had been beaten to the line.

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Asian Games | India enter men's hockey final with 5-3 win over South Korea

India enter title clash of men's hockey at Asian Games after 5-3 win vs. South Korea. Hard-fought semifinal saw India take 3-0 lead in 1st quarter. India won bronze in last edition, eyeing repeat of 2014 gold medal. Win guarantees direct entry into 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Hindu

Blockchain Boom: Countries Worldwide Invest, Build, And Support Innovations

Singapore, Switzerland, South Korea, Malta, and UAE lead the charge in blockchain adoption and investment.

Zenger

Schumer to lead a bipartisan delegation of senators to China, South Korea and Japan next week

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to China next week, traveling to the country amid heightened tensions and after several members of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet visited

The Independent UK

Asian Games | Indian men rout Bangladesh, women outwit South Korea in kabaddi

India, last edition’s silver medallist, were held to a surprise 34-34 draw by Chinese Taipei in their opening match on Monday.

The Hindu

Jessie J in tears before leaving four-month-old son for the first time

The new parent shared her heartbreak at having to leave her child while she travelled to South Korea

Evening Standard

Winning gold with an Asian Games record is just the beginning: shooter Kynan Chenai

Kynan Chenai, a shooter from Hyderabad, won a gold medal in the Asian Games with an Asian Games record. He considers it a stepping stone to his ultimate dream of winning an Olympic medal. He is preparing for the Olympic qualifying event in Korea and is motivated to keep going.…

The Hindu

Asian Games table tennis | Sutirtha, Ayhika sign off with bronze medal after loss to North Korea

Indian duo Sutirtha & Ayhika's giant-slaying run ends in bronze at Asian Games. Lost 3-4 to Korea in closely-fought semis. Defeated reigning world champs Chen Meng & Yidi Wang in quarters. India's TT campaign ends with only medal at Games.

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Asian Games | Indian men's, women's teams bag bronze in roller skating

Indian roller skaters win two bronze medals in men's and women's 3000m team relay events at Asian Games, besting their 2010 performance. Women's team of Sanjana Bathula, Karthika Jagadeeswaran, Heeral Sadhu and Aarathy Kasturi Raj finish behind Chinese Taipei and South Korea. Men's team of Aryanpal Singh Ghuman, Anandkumar Velkumar,…

The Hindu

World’s second solar roof cycling track opened in Hyderabad

Hyderabad's 23-km cycling track, inspired by a solar panel-covered track in South Korea, is a groundbreaking project. It features three lanes, five access points, and a solar roof generating 16 MW of power. It offsets carbon emissions, has 24x7 lighting, CCTV surveillance, and future plans for rental agencies, health food,…

USA Today Sports Media Group

South Koreans Sungjae Im and Si Woo Kim team for gold medal in China, earn exemption from military service

“This has been the longest four days of my career,” Im told reporters. “Every hole felt so important."

The National (Scotland)

Celtic's Yang inspired by Manchester United hero ahead of Lazio showdown

Yang Hyun-jun dreamt of playing in the Champions League after watching some of his South Korean heroes.

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Asian Games boxing | Preeti, Lovlina enter semis, assuring India of two medals

Preeti Pawar & Lovlina Borgohain secure Olympic quotas in Asian Games. Preeti defeated Kazakhstan's Zhaina Shekerbekova 4-1 in 54kg qtr-final, Lovlina beat South Korea's Seong Suyeon 5-0 in 75kg. Nikhat Zareen 1st Indian to win Olympic quota. Semifinalists in 50-60kg, finalists in 66-75kg qualify for Paris Olympics.

AAP

Hannah Green fires to second at LPGA's Arkansas champs

A six-under-par 65 has left Australia's Hannah Green in a tie for second behind South Korea's Hae Ran Ryu at the LPGA Tour's Arkansas Championship.

The Hindu

Qin, Zhang star as China send Olympic warning in Asian Games blitz

China's swimmers sent a final warning shot from the Asian Games, claiming four titles on the final day. Qin Haiyang completed the breaststroke treble and Zhang Yufei won six golds. Multiple Games and Asian bests were set, incl. Pan Zhanle's 47 sec. 100m freestyle, Wang Shun's 7th fastest 200m medley,…

The Hindu

Aditi stays T-2, women's team third; Lahiri ninth in men’s section at Asian Games

Aditi Ashok is one shot behind leader at T-2 in Asian Games, keeping India in medal contention. Pranavi Urs and Avani Prashanth also in Top-15. Anirban Lahiri T-9, Shubhankar Sharma T-21 in men's event. India women 3rd, men 6th in team standings. Taichi Kho leads men's individual event by 6…

The Independent UK

China wins bronze in League of Legends but all eyes on South Korea in gold-medal match

China’s League of Legends team hung on to take bronze in the Asian Games esports event by overcoming a strong challenge from Vietnam

The Guardian - UK

Lee Kang-in targets a prize greater than glory in the Asian Games

Military exemption is as big a prize as the gold medal up for grabs for Paris Saint-Germain’s South Korean star

The Guardian - UK

‘Korea is hiding our past’: the adoptees searching for their families – and the truth

Amid allegations of a corrupt adoption system in Seoul that falsified children’s records, those sent to Denmark as youngsters are desperate to find out their real stories

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