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Kim Jong-un purges: why North Korea is such a dangerous place to be successful in politics

North Korea celebrated the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the Korean People’s Army in February. As it showed off 12 of its massive intercontinental ballistic missile in a military parade, expert Korea-watchers spotted there appear to have been some significant changes in the country’s military and political hierarchy.

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South Korea's BTS Member J-Hope Begins Process to Join Military

A second member of Korea's BTS - the first K-pop band nominated for a Grammy - has begun the enlistment process for mandatory military service, a management official confirmed on Monday, two months after the group's oldest member began his service. BTS members said last year they would join the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

2024 Hyundai Elantra Previewed In South Korea As Avante Facelift

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South Korean gay couple sees court win as breakthrough for equality

For So Sung-uk and Kim Yong-min, who last week won a landmark Seoul court ruling on national health coverage for gay couples, the tide may finally be turning in their years-long struggle for equal recognition in South Korea for LGBT partnerships.

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South Korea's BTS member j-hope begins process to join military

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One to watch: Jung Jaeil

The South Korean multi-instrumentalist behind the soundtracks for Parasite and Squid Game conjures imaginative worlds that signal a major talent

The Guardian - UK

North Korea says it test-fired 4 missiles a day after the U.S. held defense drills

The launch comes a day after the U.S. and South Korea held tabletop exercises simulating a North Korean nuclear attack.

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Hyundai Motor Almost Doubled Plug-In Car Sales In January 2023

Last month, the combined wholesale shipments (closely related to production) of Hyundai and Genesis plug-in cars exceeded *20,700 (up 87% year-over-year).

InsideEVs

North Korea Fires More Missiles after US-South Korea Nuclear Drill

North Korea said Friday it had fired cruise missiles and claimed that ramped-up US-South Korean military drills "can be regarded as a declaration of war". It came after the two allies conducted a tabletop exercise at the Pentagon focused on responses to a nuclear attack by Pyongyang, said AFP. North…

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North Korea test fires four long-range cruise missiles

Pyongyang has begun conducting more weapons tests as the United States and South Korea step up military training.

Al Jazeera

North Korea says it test-fired long-range cruise missiles

FNorth Korea on Friday said it test-fired long-range cruise missiles in waters off its eastern coast a day earlier, adding to a provocative streak in weapons demonstrations as its rivals step up military training

The Independent UK

Netflix's new reality spectacle Physical: 100 puts South Korea's strongest through a surprisingly wholesome Squid Game

South Korea’s latest Netflix sensation, the reality series Physical: 100, appears to be heavily influenced by the pop-culture phenomenon Squid Game.

The Conversation

Kia EV6 Wholesale Shipments Remain Stable In January 2023

In January 2023, the all-electric Kia EV6 noted 6,919 wholesale sales (closely related to production), which is 8.5 percent more than a year ago.

InsideEVs

The best takeaway in Scotland for 2023 named at Just Eat awards

A Korean fried chicken specialist in Stirling has been named the 'Best Takeaway in Scotland' at the 2023 Just Eat Restaurant Awards just a year after opening its doors.

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Daily Mirror

Lioness Georgia Stanway admits surprise at her progression since Bayern Munich transfer

England star Georgia Stanway featured this week in the Lionesses engine room as they retained the Arnold Clark Cup with wins over South Korea, Italy and Belgium

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Ha-Seong Kim now a veteran presence for both Padres, Korea's World Baseball Classic team

Before Ha-Seong Kim became a fan favorite in San Diego, before he jumped to the United States, before he won three straight Gold Gloves in Korea, he was a 21-year-old shortstop who hoped the World Baseball Classic would be the perfect springboard for a budding career.

The Independent UK

Trump defends Kim Jong Un and says dictator ‘feels threatened’ in stunning statement

Donald Trump defended North Korea’s latest provocation on Truth Social

Chicago Sun-Times

Examining North Korea’s growing nuclear arsenal and its ability to use it

It says its nuclear forces are capable of destroying its rivals. But many foreign experts say the claims are propaganda. Here’s a closer look at North Korea’s nuclear capabilities.

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Sarina Wiegman's three England selection dilemmas ahead of Arnold Clark Cup decider

England's Lionesses take on Belgium aiming to secure what could be the first of three trophies in 2023, with the Finalissima against Brazil and World Cup still to come

Daily Record

Perth's Graeme Connal leads team to Scottish Senior Curling Championships title

Connal teamed up with Mark Brass - also from Perth - as well as Alistair Scott and Mark Fraser

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Korea’s Hybe Completes Purchase of 14.8% Stake in Rival SM

Hybe, the South Korean entertainment company behind K-pop sensation BTS, said Wednesday that it has completed its acquisition of a 14.8% stake in rival SM Entertainment, making it SM’s largest single shareholder. The acquisition was finalized even as SM Entertainment accused Hybe staging a hostile takeover to control the firm…

Asharq Al-Awsat

South Korea’s World Lowest Fertility Rate Drops Again

South Korea's fertility rate dropped last year to a record low, data showed on Wednesday, in yet another grim milestone for the country with the world's lowest number of expected children for each woman. The average number of expected babies per South Korean woman over her reproductive life fell to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

N.Korea Calls UN Chief’s Remarks on Missile Test ‘Unfair’

North Korea on Wednesday accused UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of “an extremely unfair and imbalanced attitude,” as it lambasted him for condemning its recent missile test but ignoring alleged US hostility against the North. The accusation came as US, South Korean and Japanese destroyers were holding trilateral anti-missile training near…

Al Jazeera

S Korea breaks record for world’s lowest fertility rate, again

The number of babies expected per woman in South Korea dropped to 0.78 last year, down from 0.81 a year earlier.

Caixin Global

South Korea Will End Testing for Travelers From China

The decision comes as the positive Covid rate for arrivals from China fell to less than 1% this week from more than 18% at the beginning of January

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