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Chinese Manufacturing and Property Weakness Weigh on Asian Markets

Asian markets exhibit weakness as Chinese manufacturing and property sectors show signs of decline. U.S. futures rise and oil prices increase.

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South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung stabbed in neck during visit

He is thought to have suffered damage to the jugular vein

Evening Standard

Opposition party leader stabbed in South Korea, condition critical

South Korean opposition leader stabbed in the neck, creating political tensions. Concern for his condition as he is rushed for medical treatment.

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South Korean opposition leader is stabbed by knife-wielding man

Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck, authorities said, during a visit to the city of Busan. No motive for the attack was immediately available.

WEKU

South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck, expected to undergo surgery

South Korean opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck on Tuesday by a man who pushed through a crowd pretending to be his supporter.

France 24

South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck, airlifted to hospital

Lee Jae-myung was attacked while speaking to reporters during a visit to the southeastern port city of Busan.

Al Jazeera

Reigniting the flame of India-Korea defence cooperation

A strategic, balanced approach, coupled with adaptability to the evolving geopolitical landscape is key to unlocking a robust and enduring defence collaboration between India and Korea

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One in three adults in UK and Ireland eat five or more daily portions of fruit and veg

In both countries 33% of adults hit the target on a daily basis, with Korea and Israel next highest in OECD figures

The Guardian - UK

Kim Jong Un tells army to ‘annihilate’ South Korea, US if provoked

North Korean leader echoes earlier bellicose rhetoric after promising to launch new satellites and expand arsenal.

Al Jazeera

North Korea's Kim orders military to 'thoroughly annihilate' US, South Korea if provoked

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked, State media reported Monday that Kim made the order during a meeting with commanding army officers the previous day

The Independent UK

North Korea intensifies militarization amid rising tensions with US and South Korea

Discover why North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un, has declared a shift away from reconciliation with South Korea, sparking concern over its missile program a...

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South Korea's capital records heaviest single-day snowfall in December for 40 years

The South Korean capital, Seoul, has received the biggest single-day snowfall recorded in December for more than 40 years, but there have been no reports of any deadly incidents

The Independent UK

North Korea to launch 3 new satellites in 2024, as Kim warns war inevitable

Kim promises further military modernisation after conducting a record number of weapons tests in 2023.

Al Jazeera

North Korea's new reactor at nuclear site likely to be formally operational next summer, Seoul says

South Korea's Defense Minister Shin Wonsik has said that a light-water reactor at North Korea’s main nuclear complex will likely be formally operational by next summer

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Fortune

The U.S. presidential race isn’t the only election next year. Here are four in Asia that could also reshape global politics

India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Taiwan all have important elections in the first half of 2024.

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South Korea's December Inflation Falls Short, Clocks +3.2% YoY

South Korea's consumer inflation in December came in at +3.2% YoY, disappointing expectations. Find out why this might have economic implications.

Al Jazeera

Israel embassy pulls ‘inappropriate’ video imagining Hamas attack on Seoul

South Korea objected to footage posted by Israeli embassy depicting hypothetical abduction of a mother in Seoul.

The National (Scotland)

John Hartson insists Celtic should sign 'outstanding' Bojan Miovski

John Hartson feels Celtic should sign Aberdeen striker Bojan Miovski in January, calling him "outstanding".

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The Independent UK

South Korea's top court orders a 3rd Japanese company to compensate workers for forced labor

South Korea’s top court has ordered a third Japanese company to compensate some of its former wartime Korean employees for forced labor

The National (Scotland)

Celtic to lose Oh to Asian Cup as striker included in South Korea squad

Celtic striker Oh Hyeon-gyu has been named in the South Korea squad for the Asian Cup.

International Business Times

Israeli Embassy Pulls Video Imagining Hamas Attack In Seoul

The Israeli embassy in South Korea has removed a video showing an imaginary scenario in which Koreans are attacked by masked assailants in Seoul, a reference to Hamas, Seoul's foreign ministry said Thursday.

Evening Standard

Lee Sun-kyun's life on screen: the six roles that created an icon, from Parasite to My Mister

The actor, who died on Wednesday, was a mainstay of South Korean TV and cinema

International Business Times

'Parasite' Actor Lee Sun-kyun Found Dead: Report

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, best known for his role in the Oscar-winning film "Parasite", was found dead Wednesday in an apparent suicide, Yonhap news agency reported.

Al Jazeera

South Korean actor and Parasite star Lee Sun-kyun dies at 48

The actor had been under investigation for alleged illegal drug use. Seoul police point to apparent suicide.

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Parasite actor Lee Sung-kyun found dead, suicide suspected

Discover the tragic death of South Korean actor Lee Sung-kyun, known for his role in Parasite. Shocking details emerge surrounding his suicide and alleged ...

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