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Ukraine war briefing: Boost to Patriot missile supplies for Kyiv – other countries will have to wait

South Korea, infuriated by Kim-Putin pact, considers arming Ukraine; Zelenskiy orders beefing up of power grid and its defences. What we know on day 849

The Guardian - AU

Samsung sounds the alarm on Qualcomm Copilot+ PC: Some apps, like 'Fortnite', won't run natively

Just days after the launch of the first Copilot+ PCs, the Samsung South Korea website is raising the alarm on some major app incompatibility issues. Here's what users should know.

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The Guardian view on Putin and Kim: an alarming new pact needs close attention

Editorial: The revival of ties between Russia and North Korea is prompted by events outside Asia, but the best hopes of containment may lie within the region

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Russia And North Korea Sign Defensive Pact

Russia and North Korea's defensive pact raises concerns among Western powers. South Korea may provide arms to Ukraine in response. Kim Jong Un strengthens ...

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S. Korea To 'Reconsider' Ban On Weapons Sales To Ukraine

Major weapons exporter South Korea will "reconsider" a longstanding policy that bars it from supplying arms directly to Ukraine, a presidential official said Thursday, after North Korea and Russia signed a defence deal.

International Business Times

Mutual defense pact between North Korea and Russia raises new questions, but it's far from unique

A new mutual-defense pact signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commits each country to come to the other’s aid if attacked

The Independent UK

Putin-Kim summit has roots in an alliance of ‘isolated’ nations built over decades

The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has spent two days in Pyongyang, meeting with the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, and signing a “comprehensive strategic partnership”.

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S. Korea's Supreme Court Dismisses Doctors' Bid To Halt Reforms

South Korea's highest court rejected on Wednesday a request by medical students and doctors to halt a government plan to train more physicians, while senior medics have joined a months-long strike.

International Business Times

Understanding The Recent North Korean Incursions At DMZ

Learn about the heavily armed Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea and recent incidents raising tensions.

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Russia sentences US soldier Gordon Black to nearly four years in penal colony

Gordon Black accused of assaulting Russian girlfriend and stealing her money after arriving from a military base in South Korea

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un gives support to Russia's invasion of Ukraine as Vladimir Putin visits North Korea

Russian leader’s first visit to Pyongyang in 24 years comes amid growing concerns about arms deal between the two nations

Evening Standard

Russian court sentences US soldier to nearly 4 years on theft charges

A court in Russia’s far eastern city of Vladivostok has sentenced an American soldier arrested earlier this year to three years and nine months in prison on charges of stealing and threats of murder

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: ‘Drone sanctions’ burn Russian oil reserves

South Korea says 10,000 containers carry suspected North Korean arms for Russia; claim that Russians beheaded captured defender. What we know on day 847

The Guardian - AU

South Korean Troops Repel North Korean Soldiers At Border

South Korean troops fired warning shots to repel North Korean incursions at the heavily fortified border, amid escalating tensions and increased North Kore...

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North Korean Military Breaches DMZ Multiple Times This Month

North Korean military breaches DMZ multiple times, escalating tensions with South Korea. Putin's visit to Pyongyang adds to international concerns.

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South Korean Doctors Strike Against Medical School Admissions Plan

South Korean doctors strike against government plans to increase medical school admissions, risking service disruptions.

The Independent UK

South Korea orders doctors who joined protracted strike over medical school plan to return to work

South Korean officials issued return-to-work orders for doctors participating in a one-day walkout as part of a protracted strike against government plans to boost medical school admissions, starting next year

International Business Times

Meteoric Rise Of South Korea's Webtoons Powers Nasdaq IPO

When Bae Jin-soo quit his well-paying job at one of South Korea's biggest conglomerates to write stories, his parents were so upset they kicked him out of the house.

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The Independent UK

South Korean soldiers fire warning shots after North Korean troops intrude for 2nd time this month

South Korea's military says soldiers have fired warning shots to repel North Korean soldiers who temporarily crossed the rivals’ land border in the second crossing this month

Al Jazeera

North Korean soldiers cross border, South Korea fires warning shots

North Korea has been reinforcing the border since abandoning a military agreement with South Korea last November.

The Conversation

TikTok star Munya Chawawa takes on North Korea in new documentary – it follows a long tradition of western media poking fun at the Kim family’s regime

Munya Chawawa, who is best known for his satirical comedy sketches aimed at educating and entertaining a Gen Z audience, has made a new documentary about Kim Jong-un’s North Korea. How to Survive a Dictator premiered at Sheffield’s DocFest on June 13, and will be broadcast on Channel 4 later…

The Guardian - UK

Bentancur apologises to Son Heung-min for saying South Koreans ‘look the same’

The Tottenham midfielder has apologised for saying South Korean people ‘all look the same’ while appearing on a Uruguayan TV show

Android Central

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra might come to more markets after all

A database discovery suggests the Fold 6 Ultra might shed its South Korean exclusivity and hit more areas.

The Independent UK

Gym sign limiting entry to ‘elegant women’ sparks row in South Korea

Sign at Incheon gym bans ‘ahjummas’, or aunties, for alleged boorish behaviour

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“Is Too Much Skin In The Room With Us?“: Woman Puzzled After Boss Asks Her To Cover Up

The South Korean employee's outfit consisted of jeans, a tank top, and a cardigan. The post “Is Too Much Skin In The Room With Us?“: Woman Puzzled After Boss Asks Her To Cover Up first appeared on Bored Panda.

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