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US, S.Korea Defense Chiefs Vow to Increase Drills, Cooperation to Counter North Korea

The defense chiefs of the United States and South Korea vowed on Tuesday to expand military drills and boost nuclear deterrence planning to counter North Korea's weapons development and prevent a war. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was in Seoul for talks as Washington seeks to reassure a key Asian…

Asharq Al-Awsat

NATO chief wants firmer ties with Japan to defend democracy

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, in Japan as part of his Asia tour, said “our security is closely interconnected” and called for stronger ties with Japan as Russia’s war on Ukraine has made the world more dangerous and unpredictable and believers of democracy and freedom need stronger partnerships

The Independent UK

Siam Health eyes Korean toothpaste factory

Siam Health Co, the maker of Dentiste premium oral care products, expects to set up a toothpaste factory in South Korea this year.

Bangkok Post

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NATO chief urges Seoul to send military support to Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has called for South Korea to provide direct military support to Ukraine, saying Kyiv is in urgent need of weapons to fight off the prolonged Russian invasion

The Independent UK

Kim Jong-un names his favourite missile launcher a national hero of North Korea

The missile launcher was awarded the Hero of the Republic medal, usually reserved for those who "perform tremendous feats during battle, or for the party and state"

Daily Mirror

NATO's Chief Urges South Korea to Step up Military Support for Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged South Korea on Monday to increase military support to Ukraine, citing other countries that have changed their policy of not providing weapons to countries in conflict after Russia's invasion. Stoltenberg is in Seoul, the first stop on a trip that will include Japan and is…

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South Korea drops indoor anti-COVID mask mandate, infection fears linger

South Korea on Monday scrapped a face mask mandate for most indoor public places in a major step to loosen COVID-19 rules, but many residents opted to keep wearing coverings due to lingering concerns over infections.

Reuters

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NATO's chief urges South Korea to step up military support for Ukraine

Reuters

Here’s How One Young Aussie Is Working With The UN To Fight Global Food Waste Climate Change

Griffith University graduate, Jeawon Kim, works at the United Nations Climate Technology Center and Network in South Korea.

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NATO's Stoltenberg in South Korea to deepen ties in Asia

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in South Korea on Sunday, the first stop on a trip that will include Japan and is aimed at strengthening ties with the U.S. allies in the face of the war in Ukraine and rising competition with China.

Reuters

Inside the Oh to Celtic transfer pathway as South Korea legend reveals why 'incredible' move WILL be a success

Kim Bo-kyung knows what it takes to adapt to life in the UK and reckons Oh has all the tools.

Daily Record

Japan and Korea try to settle wartime labour issue

TOKYO: Japan plans to make clear it will uphold an apology to its neighbours over past aggressions, as part of efforts to improve ties with South Korea, if Seoul finalises a solution to compensation for forced wartime labour, a government source said on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Barista robot that can make 20 drinks and manage coffee shops on duty in South Korea

The AI-powered barista can make custom coffee orders and even close cup lids before serving a hot drink

Evening Standard

Netflix fans say new game show Physical: 100 is like ‘real life Squid Game but better’

The South Korean reality series sees 100 contestants battle it out for a huge cash prize

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The Independent UK

S. Korea to support civilian aid to North in hopes of talks

South Korea’s government says it will promote civilian efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to North Korea

Daily Record

Oh ready for Celtic 'fight' as army training has South Korean ready for Angeball intensity

The £2.5m signing from Suwan Samsung Bluewings did his military service early to pave the way for his football career

The Independent UK

South Korea extends restrictions on travelers from China

South Korea says it will continue to restrict the entry of short-term travelers from China through the end of February over concerns that the spread of COVID-19 in that country may worsen following the Lunar New Year’s holidays

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s unions cry ‘red scare’ amid North Korea spy claims

South Korea’s spy agency has accused members of the country’s largest union of illegally contacting North Korean agents.

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North and South Korea violated armistice with drones: UN Command

Flying drones into each other’s airspace violated an armistice that ended fighting in the 1950-1953 Korean War, UN says.

Asharq Al-Awsat

8 Confirmed Dead in Ship Sinking off Japan and South Korea

A Chinese official said Thursday that eight people have died in the sinking of a cargo ship in waters between Japan and South Korea. Lyu Guijun, the consul general in the western Japanese city of Fukuoka, told state broadcaster CGTN that six of the eight victims were Chinese, The Associated…

The Independent UK

8 confirmed dead in ship sinking off Japan and South Korea

A Chinese official says eight people died in the sinking of a cargo ship in waters between Japan and South Korea

Reuters

South Korea to double energy vouchers amid soaring bills, cold wave

South Korea plans to double energy vouchers and a discount of gas prices for underprivileged families to cope with spiralling heating bills amid a prolonged cold wave, officials said on Thursday.

Reuters

Both North and South Korea violated armistice with drone flights, U.N. command says

Both North and South Korea violated the armistice that governs their shared border by sending drones into each other's airspace in December, the U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) said on Thursday.

The Guardian - AU

Netflix denies any Squid Game reality show contestants have suffered ‘serious injury’

Streaming giant says three people were treated for mild conditions while filming competition based on hit South Korean drama, after contestant claims ‘it was like a war zone’

Daily Record

Oh Hyeon gyu earns giddy Celtic scouting report as South Korea insider tips 'powerhouse' for the top

The Hoops completed a deal for the 21-year-old forward from Suwon Samsung Bluewings in his homeland.

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