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Asian fans prepare to tune in for Manchester showdown in FA Cup final

Showpiece is not the occasion it was for fans in countries such as Singapore and South Korea but there remains strong interest

The Guardian - UK

Robe-wearing DJ NewJeansNim draws complaints from Singapore Buddhists

South Korean performer has won praise at home for boosting Buddhism, but Southeast Asia has been less welcoming.

Al Jazeera

South Korea, China, Japan To Revive Trilateral Cooperation Summit

South Korea, China, and Japan to convene for trilateral talks focusing on cooperation and regional stability after a 4-year hiatus.

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Chip-funding ‘warfare’ continues with South Korea’s $19 billion package

South Korea is dialing up the largesse for chipmakers in the face of a worldwide spending splurge, but it’s still shunning subsidies.

Fortune

$19 billion support package unveiled for South Korean semiconductor industry

New support package for South Korean semiconductor industry aims to improve chip design and contract chip production in the country.

Tom’s Hardware

South Korea's Billion Chip Package For Global Competition

South Korea's billion investment in the semiconductor industry aims to boost competitiveness and drive technological progress in the global chip market.

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South Korea Maintains Rates, Indicates Continued Tight Policy

Bank of Korea keeps key interest rate unchanged at 1.25% to balance growth and stability amidst economic challenges.

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From South Korea to India, devotees mark the birthday of Buddha with lanterns and prayers

A devotee knelt and gently touched his head on the dome of the Boudhanath Stupa, an iconic Buddhist monument in Kathmandu, as a mark of reverence on Thursday, which marks the birth of Buddha.

The Independent UK

Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan will meet next week for the first time since 2019

Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan will meet next week in Seoul for their first trilateral talks since 2019

The Independent UK

S.Korea President Announces Record $19bn Plan To Boost Chip Industry

South Korea is home to the world's top memory chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK hynix and last year pledged to build the world's largest chip center using $456 billion of private investment as it seeks an edge in the global industry.

International Business Times

Failed South Korea Hunt For Klinsmann Successor Unmasks Deeper Issues

Led by skipper and Spurs ace Son Heung-min, South Korea are on course to reach the next stage of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

International Business Times

After Japan’s comeback, South Korea is hoping for its own stock market boom

Seoul is undertaking reforms to counter the so-called ‘Korea discount’ dragging down the valuations of its firms.

Al Jazeera

USWNT Roster For June Friendlies Revealed With New Additions

USWNT roster for friendlies against South Korea features mix of veterans and newcomers under new coach Emma Hayes, preparing for Olympics in Paris.

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'Monk' DJ Not Allowed To Drop The Beat In Singapore: Minister

An unconventional South Korean DJ "monk" who dispenses Buddhist wisdom and Gen-Z life advice over his thumping beats will be barred from performing in Singapore, the interior minister said Wednesday.

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Embryo Activist: Baby's Lawsuit Takes On S. Korea Climate Inaction

When he was a 20-week-old embryo -- before he even had a real name -- Choi Hee-woo became one of the world's youngest-ever plaintiffs by joining a groundbreaking climate lawsuit against South Korea.

The Independent UK

AI safety summits could help shape UK legislation, Technology Secretary says

Michelle Donelan is in South Korea as the UK co-hosts the AI Seoul Summit for world leaders and tech giants.

The Guardian - UK

Sex-positive feminism had its moment – and now it has been replaced by voluntary celibacy

From the ‘boysober’ trend in the US to the 4B movement in South Korea, more and more heterosexual women are giving up sex, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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China Criticizes South Korea, Japan Lawmakers For Taiwan Visit

China expresses disapproval over South Korean and Japanese lawmakers' visit to Taiwan, escalating tensions in the region.

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The Independent UK

World leaders plan new agreement on AI at virtual summit co-hosted by South Korea, UK

World leaders are expected to adopt a new agreement on artificial intelligence when they gather virtually Tuesday to discuss AI’s potential risks but also ways to promote its benefits and innovation

The Guardian - UK

‘Free Bella’: campaigners fight to save lonely beluga whale from Seoul mall

Five years after her last companion died and the aquarium’s owner pledged to free her, Bella still languishes in a tiny tank amid shops

Evening Standard

Tottenham announce second Harry Kane reunion in South Korea pre-season friendly with Bayern Munich

Spurs will face Bayern on back-to-back weekends in summer

International Business Times

South Korea, Britain Host AI Summit With Safety Top Of Agenda

South Korea and Britain kick off a major international summit on artificial intelligence in Seoul this week, where governments plan to press tech firms on AI safety.

The Independent UK

On This Day in 2002: Scotland loss means unwanted history for Berti Vogts

The defeat to South Africa in Hong Kong followed setbacks against France, Nigeria and South Korea.

The Independent UK

Things to know about an AI safety summit in Seoul

South Korea is set to host a mini-summit this week on risks and regulation of artificial intelligence

Salon

Behind Korean cuisine's embrace of mayo

Mayo, once thought of as foreign, is now considered by many Koreans to be a key ingredient in their cooking

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