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N. Korea reports COVID cases, fires 3 ballistic missile tests

North Korea fired three ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea and Japan said, in its latest tests aimed at advancing its weapons programmes, even as it reported a COVID-19 outbreak for the first time.

Reuters

N Korea fires ballistic missiles in 16th weapons test in 2022

North Korea also announced this week its first-ever cases of COVID-19.

Al Jazeera

Kim Jong-un tests new missile - just how dangerous is the situation in North Korea?

Kim Jong-un tested North Korea’s weapons just days before South Korea inaugurated a new president, raising concerns in the international community over increased tensions

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Seoul: North Korea fires missile toward sea

South Korea says North Korea has fired an unidentified missile toward the sea

The Independent UK

Which holiday destinations still require a pre-travel Covid test?

These vacation spots still demand a PCR or antigen test - even if you’re vaccinated

The Independent UK

Seoul Recreates Itself In Metaverse To Make Government User-Friendly

South Korea's capital producing digital ecosystem to keep citizens connected.

Zenger

Taiwan’s Lost Growth (Part 1): How Far Has Taiwan’s Economy Fallen Behind Other Countries Due To Stagnant Wages?

When wages don’t grow, household expenditures and ultimately business profits stagnate as well. Here’s how this has played out in Taiwan.

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Thomas and Uber Cup: Indian women to face Thailand in quarterfinals

Indian women, who were whitewashed by South Korea 0-5 in their last Group D match on Wednesday, will face Thailand in the quarterfinals of the Uber Cup in Bangkok on Thursday. The Indian men too lost their last Group C match against Chinese Taipei 2-3 in the Thomas Cup. The…

The Times of India

Women to be offered three days 'menstrual leave' each month in Spain

Government to follow Japan, South Korea and Zambia in giving time off to women suffering with serious symptoms

Wales Online

Kim orders lockdown after North Korea reports first COVID-19 case

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered all cities to be put under lockdown after the state for the first time Thursday said it has COVID-19 in its borders.

Tribune News Service

Thomas Cup Final: India lose 2-3 to Chinese Taipei in final group match

BANGKOK: India endured a tough day in office with both the men's and women's badminton teams suffering defeats in their final group match at the Thomas and Uber Cup Final on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Uber Cup Final: Indian team drubbed 0-5 by Korea

BANGKOK: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was vanquished by world number four An Seyoung yet again as the Indian women's badminton team suffered a demoralising 0-5 defeat against Korea in their final group D match of the Uber Cup Final here on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Uber Cup Final | PV Sindhu loses to An Seyoung as India drubbed 0-5 by Korea

It was a reality check for the young Indian team as it could not take a single game from the Koreans during the five-match tie

The Hindu

Indian women swamp USA to enter Uber Cup knockouts

Indian women qualified for the knockouts of the Uber Cup with a convincing 4-1 victory against USA in Group D in Bangkok on Tuesday. The Indians, who defeated Canada 4-1 on Sunday, have assured themselves of a top two finish in the group along with South Korea.

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Reuters

S.Korea's Yoon faces early challenge amid hints of N.Korea nuclear test

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's plans to offer economic aid in return for denuclearisation could face an early challenge amid signs of an imminent North Korean nuclear test - and such proposals have been rebuffed before, analysts say.

Reuters

S.Korea's Yoon says security situation tense amid talk of N.Korea's possible nuclear test

South Korea's new president Yoon Suk-yeol said on Wednesday the security situation on the Korean peninsula was difficult, citing talk of a possible nuclear test by the North.

Al Jazeera

Yoon Suk-yeol faces tough challenges. Is he up to the job?

Yoon Suk-yeol faces range of ‘complex crises’, from N Korean nuclear tests and US-China rivalry to a slowing economy.

Benzinga

Geely Automobile Takes Stake In Renault Korea For $200M: Reuters

China's Geely Automobile is set to acquire over a third of Renault SA (OTC:RNLSY) Korea unit for about $200 million, Reuters reported. The move is expected to boost Renault's U.S. exports and make way for investment in its electric business. Geely's stake deal follows an announcement by the two companies in January to develop hybrid…

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The Guardian - UK

Claims of shamans and curses as South Korea’s president shuns official residence

Yoon Suk-yeol said The Blue House was ‘a symbol of imperial power’ but critics have highlighted costs and safety concerns

Reuters

S.Korea wants to work on improving bilateral ties - Japanese foreign minister

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Tuesday Japan and South Korea agreed their worsened relationship should not be left as it is, citing his meeting with South Korea's new President Yoon Seok-yeol.

Asharq Al-Awsat

South Korea's Yoon Calls on North to Give Up Nukes

South Korea's new President Yoon Suk-yeol called for the "complete denuclearization" of the North at his swearing-in on Tuesday, describing Pyongyang's weapons as a threat to regional and global security. Yoon, 61, who started work in an underground bunker with a security briefing on North Korea, took office at a…

Axios

New South Korean president touts "audacious plan" for North Korea if it drops nuclear program

Yoon Suk-yeol also wants closer relations with the U.S.

The Guardian - AU

South Korea’s new president offers North economic plan in return for denuclearisation

Elected in a tight contest in March, Yoon Suk-yeol proposes ‘audacious’ plan for Pyongyang at his inauguration in Seoul

Daily Mirror

Cops probed 'bomb threat' ahead of South Korean president's inauguration today

South Korean police are investigating a bomb threat apparently planned for the inauguration of new President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul after a post on a popular community website

Reuters

S.Korea's Yoon suggests 'audacious' economic plan if N.Korea abandons nukes

South Korea's new president, Yoon Suk-yeol, said on Tuesday that North Korea's weapons programmes pose a threat but that he is ready to provide an "audacious" economic plan if the North is committed to denuclearisation.

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