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Japan-South Korea relations warming rapidly

Next week's summit between Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will be an important indication to domestic and international observers alike of both sides' resolve to improve bilateral relations.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Yoon ready to face domestic criticism

SEOUL -- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has pledged to resolve the issue of former requisitioned workers from the Korean Peninsula and restart mutual visits with Japan.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida makes 1st pitch in Japan game with South Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida threw out the first pitch for the World Baseball Classic game between Japan and South Korea, bouncing a ball that was scooped up by Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama who was his designated catcher

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South Korea is pitching a 69-hour maximum workweek

Officials say the new scheme allows workers to work more hours one week and fewer hours in another—and even claim it will help working parents.

Fortune

How a Korean American found healing by retracing the first Korean immigrants' ocean voyage

In the sailing yacht's cramped living area, nearly 20 sticky notes reminded Jin Woo Nam and his crew of the tasks ahead — buffing and waxing, applying a special paint to prevent barnacles from sticking, fixing a leaky water heater.

Los Angeles Times

North Korea's Kim Orders Intensified 'Real War' Drills

Kim Jong Un ordered North Korea's military to intensify drills for a "real war", state media reported Friday, as the leader oversaw a fire assault drill with his daughter in tow. Photographs showed Kim and his daughter, both wearing matching black jackets, accompanied by uniformed officers as they watched an…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Korean Air jet evacuated before takeoff after bullets found on board

A Korean Air Lines Co Ltd jet with 230 people on board was evacuated on Friday morning after two live bullets were found before takeoff at Incheon International Airport in South Korea, police said.

Reuters

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North Korea slams US ‘war preparation,’ fires off missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over live-fire drills where his military launched several suspected short-range ballistic missiles after his sister threatened the U.S. with consequences if it goes ahead with joint exercises with South Korea.

Tribune News Service

Kim Jong Un calls for intensified drills to simulate ‘real war’

North Korean leader makes call just days before US and South Korea are due to start their largest drills since 2018.

Al Jazeera

North Korea's Kim supervises frontline artillery drill

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised a frontline artillery drill simulating an attack on an unspecified South Korean airfield

The Independent UK

Ministry acts over Thai worker's death

The Labour Ministry will work with the Thai embassy in Seoul to follow up on the case of an illegal Thai worker who was found dead on a mountain in South Korea's Gyeonggi province.

Bangkok Post

Pyongyang fires missile ahead of US-South Korea drills

SEOUL: North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile Thursday, the South Korean military said, Pyongyang's latest show of force just days before South Korea and the United States kick off major joint military exercises.

Bangkok Post

On a mission for momentoes

Hundreds of fans wait in a long, winding line for the souvenir shop at Tokyo Dome on Thursday morning ahead of the Japanese national team's opening game in the Tokyo pool of the World Baseball Classic later that evening. Replica uniforms, towels and other items featuring star players on the…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Seoul to announce normalization of GSOMIA

SEOUL -- The administration of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol plans to announce the normalization of the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA), under which Japan and South Korea share intelligence, according to South Korean government sources.

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The New Daily

Australia stuns South Korea 8-7 in World Baseball Classic

Rob Glendinning and Robbie Perkins blasted three-run homers to lead Australia to a 8-7 win over South Korea in the World Baseball Classic.

USA Today Sports Media Group

A Korean player’s celebration completely backfired and became an out at the World Baseball Classic

When celebrating goes wrong.

The Independent UK

North Korea fires ballistic missile toward sea, Seoul says

South Korea’s military says it has detected that North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile toward waters off its western coast

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Evaluates 300 Projects for Potential Privatization

As South Korea recently announced its intention to encourage its companies to enter the Saudi market and seize the available opportunities, Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan met on Wednesday in Seoul, with a consortium of South Korean companies, in the presence of Wong Hee-ryong, Korean Minister of Lands, Infrastructure…

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Reuters

North Korea fires short-range missile toward Yellow Sea -S.Korea military

North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile toward the Yellow Sea on Thursday, South Korea's military said.

Al Jazeera

S Korea appeals ruling to compensate Vietnam War massacre victim

Court had ruled that Nguyen Thi Thanh be compensated for injuries sustained during a mass killing by S Korean soldiers.

Bangkok Post

First Korea-Japan summit in four years planned

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will visit Japan next week, his office said on Thursday, as the two neighbours try to ease diplomatic strains over Japan’s wartime atrocities during its 35-year colonial rule.

The Independent UK

Seoul: Leaders of S. Korea, Japan to hold summit next week

South Korean and Japanese leaders will hold a summit next week

Reuters

South Korea appeals court ruling to compensate Vietnam war victim

The South Korean government has appealed a court order to compensate a Vietnamese victim of atrocities committed by South Korean troops who had fought alongside U.S. forces during the Vietnam War, the defence ministry said on Thursday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Australia vs. Korea, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch World Baseball Classic

On Wednesday night, Australia will face Korea in a key Pool B matchup in the World Baseball Classic from the Tokyo Dome in Japan.

Daily Record

Cho Gue sung addresses Celtic transfer regrets as frustrated Jeonbuk boss demands more from 'heavy' striker

The striker attracted interest from European clubs following a successful World Cup campaign with South Korea.

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