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North Korea test-fires missile amid signs of nuclear test

South Korea’s military says North Korea has test-fired at least one unidentified ballistic missile toward the sea, extending a provocative streak in weapons demonstrations this year that U.S. and South Korean officials say may culminate with a nuclear test explosion

The Independent UK

N.Korea fires volley of missiles, prompting joint military drill by Japan, US

North Korea fired eight short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast on Sunday, likely its largest single test, a day after South Korea and the United States ended joint military drills.

Reuters

US, S. Korean navies end key exercise amid N. Korea tension

The U.S. aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan has concluded a naval exercise with South Korea in the Philippine Sea amid signs that North Korea is possibly preparing to conduct its first nuclear test explosion since 2017

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S.Korea, US Stage Rare Drills with Air Carrier

South Korea and the United States staged their first combined military exercises involving an American aircraft carrier in more than four years, Seoul's military said on Saturday, amid reports that North Korea was preparing for a nuclear test. The three-day drills took place in international waters off the Japanese island…

Asharq Al-Awsat

S.Korea, U.S. stage rare drills with air carrier

Reuters

Tottenham players preparing to experience gruelling Antonio Conte pre-season like no other

The Tottenham Hotspur players will return for their pre-season training under Antonio Conte next month and it will be a new and very demanding experience

Football London

Brazilian press weigh in on Bruno Guimaraes and Lucas Paqeuta's South Korea displays

The Newcastle midfielder notched another assist on duty for his country

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U.S. envoy cites concern over North Korea's missile launches, COVID

The U.S. special envoy for North Korea expressed concern for Pyongyang's continued ballistic missile launches and ongoing COVID-19 outbreak following a meeting with South Korean and Japanese counterparts in Seoul, the U.S. State Department said on Friday.

Reuters

Leeds United's Raphinha draws criticism from Brazilian media after international friendly win

The Leeds winger started in his country's 5-1 win over South Korea

Leeds Live

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Sherman to travel to South Korea - statement

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel to South Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam and Laos from June 5 to 14, the State Department said on Friday.

Reuters

US, S.Korea, Japan Envoys Meet as N.Korea Appears to Prepare Nuclear Test

Officials from the United States, South Korea and Japan met in Seoul on Friday to prepare for "all contingencies" amid signs North Korea is preparing to conduct a nuclear test for the first time since 2017. US Special Representative Sung Kim met his South Korean and Japanese counterparts, Kim Gunn…

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United States, South Korea and Japan preparing for North Korean nuclear test, envoy says

The United States' special envoy for North Korea says it is "preparing for all contingencies", in close coordination with its South Korean and Japanese allies, as it monitors North Korean arrangements for a possible nuclear test explosion.

ABC News

10 Years after 'Gangnam Style', Psy is Happier than Ever

Ten years after "Gangnam Style" became a global phenomenon, South Korean rapper Psy is living his best life –- proud of his "greatest trophy" and free from the pressure of repeating that unprecedented success. Uploaded to YouTube on July 15, 2012, the song's wacky music video became a runaway megahit,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.S., S.Korea, Japan envoys meet as N.Korea appears to prepare nuclear test

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Why some South Koreans want their own nuclear bomb

N Korea’s growing capabilities and doubts over US defence commitments raising support for S Korea to go nuclear.

Leeds Live

Leeds United's Raphinha stars as Brazil start international period with easy win

Raphinha was handed his eighth international cap in Brazil's 5-1 win over South Korea

Football London

What Gabriel Jesus did for Brazil vs South Korea amid strong Arsenal transfer links

Gabriel Jesus continues to be linked with a move to Arsenal

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Bruno Guimaraes registers late assist as Brazil comfortably sweep aside South Korea

Seleção beat South Korea 5-1 in Souel with PSG forward Neymar netting a brace

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Football London

Kim Min-Jae flying to England as Tottenham respond to Everton bid for South Korea star

Antonio Conte is wasting no time in the transfer market this summer as he looks to take Tottenham to another level next season.

Asharq Al-Awsat

South Korean Ruling Party Wins Landslide in Local Elections

South Korea's ruling party won a landslide victory in local elections for leaders of major cities and provinces, official results showed Thursday, giving newly elected president Yoon Suk-yeol a significant boost. An avowed anti-feminist and political novice, Yoon won the March presidential election by just 0.7 percent -- the narrowest…

Reuters

South Korea's ruling party cements presidential win with local vote success

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's ruling party emerged victorious in local elections, vote counts showed on Thursday, giving a boost to him and his plan to steer the economy into recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Evening Standard

BTS meet President Biden at the White House to discuss hate crimes against Asians

South Korean pop superstars BTS met with President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday to discuss hate crimes targeting Asians.

Benzinga

Kim Jong-Un's Ties With South Korea Run Deeper Than Known, Graveyard Reveals

North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong-Un is known for often issuing fiery threats to South Korea, but his connection to the neighboring country reportedly goes much deeper.

Reuters

S.Korea holds key election for city, province chiefs in early test for Yoon

About 44 million South Koreans headed to polls to elect mayors and provincial governors on Wednesday, in races seen as an early test for new President Yoon Suk-yeol and his drive for fuelling an economic recovery and tackling inequality.

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Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes' Heung-Min Son Brazil task after Everland fun with Neymar and co

The Newcastle midfielder knows just how dangerous Heung-Min Son can be

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