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South Korea endorses the safety of Japanese plans to release treated wastewater from Fukushima plant

South Korea’s government has formally endorsed the safety of Japanese plans to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea as it tries to calm people’s fears about food contamination

The Independent UK

Seoul backs Fukushima water plan; China imposes Japan food ban

Seoul says proposal to release more than 1.3 million tonnes of radioactive water into the Pacific meets int’l standards.

Al Jazeera

IAEA chief nods to discord among Fukushima report experts

TOKYO: The head of the United Nations' (UN) nuclear watchdog said on Friday that one or two of the team of international experts behind its report greenlighting Japan's release of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima plant may have had concerns.

Bangkok Post

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Exports to Korea set to rise 2% this year

Thailand expects exports to South Korea to increase by 2% this year to US$6.52 billion, partially helped by a deeper trade partnership through a so-called mini-free trade agreement (mini-FTA) with the South Korean provinces of Gyeonggi and Pusan.

Bangkok Post

What Vietnam's ban of the Barbie movie tells us about China's politics of persuasion

Barbie has always had some degree of notoriety. She is at once a symbol of female empowerment, ridicule and consumerism. People might suspect that the recent ban of the Barbie movie by the Vietnamese government is motivated by these concerns. Instead, international political intrigue provides a better explanation.

The Conversation

Celtic transfer news roundup as Yang Hyun Jun given Gangwon green light and Cho Gue Sung faces snub reality check

The South Korea international refused to leave Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors following an impressive World Cup.

Daily Record

Ange Postecoglou explains relationship with Son and he's already spoken to Tottenham star

The Tottenham Hotspur head coach has been speaking about the club's South Korean star after taking questions from the supporters

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Samsung Unpacked 2023: foldable phones and everything we expect to see

Samsung's Galaxy S23 launch event is now over – here's everything that was announced.

TechRadar

Chinese diplomat slammed after telling Asian people 'they'll never be a Westerner'

The head of China's Communist Party's foreign affairs commission made racially tinged comments as he urged Japan and South Korea to 'join hands and cooperate' with the East Asian superpower

Daily Mirror

GPO signs vaccine pact with Korean biotech giant

The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has bolstered its partnership with SK bioscience of South Korea to enhance regional vaccine security, starting with the production of influenza vaccines scheduled for availability next year.

Bangkok Post

‌South Korea Salvages Kim Jong Un’s Failed Spy Satellite

While the satellite provided insights into Pyongyang’s capabilities, experts said that it held minimal military significance.

Zenger

North Korean satellite wasn’t advanced enough to conduct reconnaissance from space, Seoul says

South Korea’s military says the satellite North Korea failed to put into orbit in May wasn’t advanced enough to conduct military reconnaissance from space as it claimed

The Independent UK

In Singapore and Hong Kong, Korean dream tempts domestic helpers

South Korea is considering opening the door to foreign domestic workers as part of efforts to boost low birthrate.

Al Jazeera

ROK body moves to disburse requisitioned labor funds

SEOUL -- South Korea's Foreign Ministry announced Monday that a South Korean foundation had begun procedures to deposit with local courts an amount equivalent to compensation for four plaintiffs who demand certain Japanese companies pay them for their labor in Japan during World War II, but who have refused to…

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The Hindu

CBI to send judicial requests to U.K., UAE, S. Korea in bribery case against lobbyist Sanjay Bhandari

The CBI has alleged that Bhandari, as the director of UAE-based Santech International, entered into a criminal conspiracy.

The National (Scotland)

Celtic cancel pre-season trip to Korea as promoters blasted

Celtic have cancelled their pre-season tour of South Korea, it has been confirmed.

Glasgow Live

Celtic withdraw from South Korea pre-season tour as club detail reasons behind decision

The Hoops have announced they have withdrawn from their match as part of a planned tour due to 'numerous financial and logistical operations' not met by the tour promoter.

Daily Record

Celtic SCRAP South Korea trip as it descends into chaos after tour promoters fail to deliver

The champions were originally due to play Wolves but a string of issues has seen them pull the plug entirely on Korea visit.

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GamesRadar

Sony reportedly speaking with Lies of P developer about getting more South Korean games on PS5

DokeV publisher Pearl Abyss is apparently also in talks

Bangkok Post

Remember your ‘roots’, China tells neighbours

 BEIJING: China’s top diplomat has called on South Korea and Japan to remember their “roots” and reject Western influences, in racially charged comments to officials from Seoul and Tokyo.

Android Central

Samsung's One UI 5.1.1 beta arrives for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 in South Korea

South Korean users are beginning to download the One UI 5.1.1 beta for the Galaxy Z Fold 4.

The National (Scotland)

Celtic look certain to abandon South Korea pre-season plans in latest twist

Celtic appear certain to abandon plans to play in South Korea this month.

Daily Record

Celtic tour of South Korea hits fresh turbulence as Wolves' replacements claim clash is an IMPOSSIBILITY

Brendan Rodgers' side are supposed to be playing in South Korea after they visit Japan.

Salon

Teo Yoo talks inyeon and "Past Lives"

The actor on embodying a traditional Korean man, overhauling how he approaches work and details of his next project

Bangkok Post

Seoul celebrates Pride despite backlash

SEOUL: Tens of thousands attended South Korea’s largest annual LGBT festival on Saturday, vowing to continue fighting for gay rights after the Seoul city government denied them a prime location and gave it to an anti-LGBT Christian group.

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