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SM Entertainment seeking new K-pop talent in Thailand

The "2022 SM Global Audition Kwangya" is a chance for youngsters with talent in singing, dancing, rapping and acting to go big in K-pop under SM Entertainment, a major music label in South Korea.

Bangkok Post

Jay Ambrose: Closing the border to killer drugs

The horror of war, one of humankind’s worst afflictions, is often summed up by the number of a nation’s soldiers killed, and here are examples: the war in Korea, 33,643 American military deaths; Vietnam, 58,220; Iraq, 4,550; and Afghanistan, 2,448.

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Omicron forces S. Korea to end GPS monitoring, some checkups

South Korea will no longer use GPS monitoring to enforce quarantines and will also end daily checkup calls to low-risk coronavirus patients as a fast-developing omicron surge overwhelms health and government workers

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Ancient brew has retro appeal in South Korea

SEOUL: Jeong Mi-hee used to buy a lot of whisky in airports. When the coronavirus pandemic brought her business travel to halt, she started paying more attention to local drinks she had overlooked.

Bangkok Post

Three-way link

Facing an increasingly uncertain strategic environment in the Indo-Pacific region, the United States and one of its key allies -- South Korea -- are pursuing increased cooperation beyond Northeast Asia, a path that is expected to lead them to Southeast Asia.

Bangkok Post

U.S. envoy on North Korea to meet with Japanese, S.Korean officials -statement

The U.S. special representative for North Korea will meet with Japanese and South Korean officials later this week, the U.S. State Department said on Sunday, following nine ballistic missile tests U.S. officials said Pyongyang launched last month.

Reuters

John Singlaub: Audacious general who waged a private battle against communism

As well as publicly clashing with Jimmy Carter over troops in Korea, Singlaub funnelled weapons and money to anti-communist insurgents around the world

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AFC Women’s Asian Cup | Powerhouse China seek 9th title, Korea eye maiden triumph in the summit clash

China and Korea have defeated two-time defending champions Japan and another title favourite Australia, respectively.

The Hindu

New events at Beijing Olympics push extreme sports limits, promote gender equity

BEIJING — Big air lived up to its name in Pyeongchang. Organizers built the world's biggest big air ramp for the 2018 Games in South Korea, where snowboarders got the first crack at bringing the heart-stopping X Games favorite to the Olympics. They twisted through the air like spinning tops…

Los Angeles Times

Covid news: UK reports 259 deaths; Turkish president tests positive – as it happened

New Zealand and Russia both report record number of daily coronavirus cases

The Guardian - UK

'Someone else's festival': No North Korea at ally's Olympics

During the last Winter Games, North Korea basked in the global limelight in South Korea

The Independent UK

Happy alone: the young South Koreans embracing single life

From honjok – taking part in activities alone – to bihon – pledging never to marry – a pushback against the traditional family unit is reshaping society

The Guardian - UK

Leona Maguire, Marina Alex tied for second round lead at LPGA Drive On Championship

Maguire is looking for her first win on the LPGA.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ahead of election, South Korea's long-frenzied housing market shows signs of cooling

Seoul's housing market, one of the most unaffordable in the world, has begun to show signs that its red-hot five-year boom could be running out of steam - just in time for the March presidential vote.

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South Korean-born national taekwondo coach gets Thai citizenship

The South Korean coach who guided Thai taekwondo to world class has received Thai citizenship.

The Guardian - AU

Turkey reports daily record of 111,157 new cases – as it happened

Turkish daily death toll highest in four months as cases surge; UK health agency says number of cases each day could be rising

Al Jazeera

South Korea extends business curfews as Omicron cases spike

Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum says extension necessary to slow spread of Omicron after Lunar New Year celebrations.

The Guardian - AU

Qantas boss Alan Joyce compares Western Australia border restrictions to North Korea

Chief executive takes a swipe at state premier Mark McGowan saying: ‘I think we should all be a bit outraged by it’

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Women’s Football Asian Cup | China dethrones Japan, meets Korea in final

Earlier, Korea beat the Philippines 2-0 to enter the final for the first time in five attempts

Sports Illustrated

Who’ll Win In Beijing? SI Picks Every Medal at the 2022 Olympics

Who will win in Beijing? SI’s expert predicts the podium for all 109 events at the Winter Games.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Signs Deal with South Korea to Boost Military Defense

The Egyptian army concluded a military deal with South Korea’s Hanwha Defense company, the military said Wednesday. The office of President Moon Jae-in in Seoul said in a statement that a $1.6 billion arms deal to provide K9 self-propelled howitzers to Egypt is the country’s biggest export contract for the…

Reuters

S.Korean voters hold noses as rivals land low blows in 'unlikeable' election

Going by opinion polls, the two leading candidates for South Korea's presidency have a big problem - their disapproval ratings are so high that the March 9 vote has been dubbed the "unlikeable election".

The Independent UK

S. Korea expands rapid testing amid record COVID infections

South Korea has begun enforcing a new coronavirus testing policy centered on rapid testing as health officials reported a record number of new infections following the Lunar New Year holiday

The Guardian - AU

Coronavirus live: Europe in virus ‘ceasefire’ with tranquil period ahead, says WHO; record UK long Covid cases — as it happened

Europe could enter ‘long period of Covid tranquility’ due to high vaccination rates, WHO says; record 1.33 million UK long Covid patients

The Hindu

Women’s Football Asian Cup | Japan takes on old rival China; the Philippines goes up against Korea

The Philippines goes up against Korea

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