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North Korea Says 'Ready to Mobilize' Nuclear Weapons

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country was "ready to mobilize" its nuclear deterrent in any future military clash with the United States and South Korea, state media said Thursday. In Kim's latest speech to mark the armistice that ended fighting in the Korean War -- known as…

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Samsung Electronics Says Operating Profits Up 12.18 Percent in Q2

South Korean chip powerhouse Samsung Electronics said Thursday that second-quarter operating profits were up 12.18 percent, with record profits in its system semiconductor division despite global supply chain woes. The company's "system semiconductor businesses...

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Kim threatens to use nuclear weapons in any clash with the U.S. and South Korea

In a speech marking the 69th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, Kim said his country is ready to use nuclear weapons in potential military conflicts with the U.S. or South Korea.

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Calls for inquiry into Fiji government's ties to South Korea's Grace Road Church amid stalled abuse investigations

Fiji's opposition parties call for an immediate inquiry into a South Korean religious sect accused of abuse and ritual beatings after a report alleges it received millions in Fijian government-backed loans.

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Kim Jong Un threatens to use nukes amid tensions with US and South Korea

North Korean leader says his armed forces are 'completely prepared' to respond to any crisis as he accuses the United States of 'demonising' his country

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Kim Jong Un says he’s ready to fight US, ‘eliminate’ South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened to “eliminate” South Korea and said he was ready for any battle with the U.S. in a speech to mark the 69th anniversary of the deal that ended fighting in the Korean War.

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Kim threatens to use nukes amid tensions with US, S. Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned he’s ready to use his nuclear weapons in potential military conflicts with the United States and South Korea

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Kim Jong Un says N Korea ‘ready to mobilise’ nuclear deterrent

North Korean leader condemns United States and South Korea in speech to mark ‘Victory Day’, the Korean War armistice.

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Koreans tell Perrottet NSW is a risky investment proposition

South Korea's confidence to invest in NSW had been shaken by the state government's refusal to approve Kepco's proposed coal mine project in the Bylong Valley, Premier Dominic Perrottet was told this week.

Newcastle Herald

Australia’s response to COVID in the first 2 years was one of the best in the world. Why do we rank so poorly now?

Australia’s elimination strategy during the first two years of the COVID pandemic was one of the most effective in the world. Through a combination of early border closures, widespread testing and meticulous contact tracing, localised lockdowns and mask mandates, the number of reported cases was kept to around 28,000 in…

The Conversation

South Korea says North to face cyber sanctions if it conducts nuclear test

North Korea is likely to face stronger sanctions including measures aimed at curbing its cyberattack capabilities if it conducts a nuclear test that it has been preparing, South Korea's foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Reuters

S.Korean PM to recommend presidential pardon for Samsung's Lee

South Korea's prime minister said on Wednesday he would recommend to the president a pardon for Jay Y. Lee, vice chairman of the world's biggest memory chip maker, Samsung Electronics.

Reuters

Asia goes nuclear as climate, Ukraine banish memory of Fukushima

China, Japan, South Korea, India and Pakistan are betting on nuclear power amid climate crisis, energy security fears.

Al Jazeera

Alibaba Surges 3.6% On Primary Hong Kong Listing Plan, Hang Seng Sees Trend-Reversal

Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index opened in the green on Tuesday, flipping the trend from Monday, as better-than-expected economic growth data from South Korea offset mixed cues from Wall Street ov

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South Korea’s economy beats growth forecasts

Asia’s fourth-largest economy grew 2.9 percent year-on-year in the second quarter.

Reuters

S.Korea doubles down on risky ‘Kill Chain’ plans to counter N.Korea nuclear threat

South Korea is pouring resources into its strategy of deterring any North Korean nuclear attack by preparing for preemptive strikes if necessary, a strategy some experts say may exacerbate their arms race and risks miscalculation during a conflict.

Daily Mirror

Beagles cloned for the first time offers hope for unhealthy bulldogs and pugs

Two beagle dogs have been cloned from skin cells for the first time in a breakthrough study carried out by Chungnam National University in South Korea - shining hope for pugs and bulldogs with dangerous health problems

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English pottery a hit in Asia thanks to Squid Game

Denby’s star is on the rise since its Halo teacup featured in Netflix’s South Korean blockbuster

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South Korean government, police clash on oversight

A bid by South Korea's government to increase police oversight has sparked a protest by some officers, which drew criticism on Monday from a top minister who referred to the role the security forces played in the past to support authoritarian rule.

Bangkok Post

BOI witnesses signing of MOU between Changwon Industry Promotion Agency and MiC-T

Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Deputy Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Changwon Industry Promotion Agency and Machinery Industrial and Supporting Cluster Thai Trade Association (MiC-T) at Grande Center Point, Terminal 21, on 23 June 2022. The parties also…

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Germany Wins Robot Soccer World Cup

This is the moment robots take part in a bizarre soccer tournament – and just like in real life the German side turns out to be the terminators.

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The Centuries-old Mines Stirring Japan-South Korea Tensions

Under a split-top mountain on the Japanese island of Sado lies a network of centuries-old mines that have sparked a new diplomatic row with South Korea. Some of the gold and silver mines of Sado, off Japan's west coast, are believed to have started operating as early as the 12th…

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U.S. helicopters hold first live-fire drills in S.Korea since 2019

U.S. Army Apache attack helicopters based in South Korea are holding live-fire drills with rockets and guns for the first time since 2019, as the allies step up military exercises amid tension with North Korea.

The Independent UK

North Korea pushes traditional medicine to fight COVID-19

North Korea has recently reported fewer than 200 daily fever cases amid its first domestic COVID-19 outbreak and says its traditional “Koryo” herbal medicines are playing a key role in curing patients

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Antonio Conte has dropped big hint over the other two Tottenham stars who were absent vs Rangers

A handful of Tottenham players didn't make the trip to Glasgow for Spurs' 2-1 win over Rangers on Saturday

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