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Huge fire breaks out at South Korea's Jeju Dream Tower as smoke billows from skyscraper

Black smoke could be seen from the roof of the "ultra-luxury" Jeju Dream Tower in Jeju City, South Korea, as guests and staff were evacuated in just 20 minutes

Daily Mirror

Factbox-North Korea may be testing its 'monster' new ICBM

North Korea has begun testing its largest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system yet, U.S. and South Korean officials say, and may soon conduct a full ICBM launch for the first time since 2017.

Reuters

Why South Korea move and US order on crypto can nudge other govts towards regulatory clarity

NEW DELHI: Cryptocurrencies have been extremely volatile in the last week with Bitcoin falling to its lowest on March 7 at $37,000 due to the Russia-Ukraine war and reaching its highest two days later on 9 March when US President Joe Biden signed an executive order directing the government to…

The Times of India

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South Korea sees imminent prospect of North ICBM test -newspaper

The South Korean government believes North Korea could test an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) as soon as this week, domestic media said, citing unidentified sources.

Reuters

'Underdogs' Port hope to upset Korean giants in ACL

Port FC landed in South Korea on Sunday hoping to pull off an upset victory in a play-off duel with Ulsan Hyundai and make it to the group stages of the AFC Champions League.

Bangkok Post

The resurgence of an ancient dessert

These treats have a complex history, but many are eager to see a resurgence

Salon

Boris Johnson used South Korean-built vessel to trumpet plan for British shipbuilding

Boris Johnson was pictured staring at the naval refuelling tanker RFA Tidespring as he promoted the Government’s updated National Shipbuilding Strategy at Birkenhead, Merseyside

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Kishida talks with ROK President-elect Yoon

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed with South Korea's President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol in a telephone conversation Friday morning that the two countries would work together to improve their relations. They also agreed to hold face-to-face talks as soon as possible.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Joe Biden gets new friend in Asia to take on China, North Korea

SEOUL: Joe Biden may have a new friend in Asia, with South Korea’s presidential-elect preparing a foreign policy reboot that more closely aligns with the US president’s views of China.

The Times of India

After S.Korea election loss, Moon's ruling party scrambles to regroup

The party of outgoing South Korea President Moon Jae-in scrambled to regroup on Friday as its leadership resigned in en masse after its devastating election defeat, but still holds enough seats to potentially thwart the new president's agenda.

Reuters

US Says North Korea Testing New ICBM System

Two recent missile tests conducted by North Korea were of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system, the Pentagon said Thursday, marking what one US official called a "serious escalation" that will be punished with fresh sanctions. According to North Korea, the February 26 and March 4 tests were focused…

Asharq Al-Awsat

S.Korea's nuclear power at inflection point as advocate wins presidency

South Korea's nuclear power industry is at an inflection point after Yoon Suk-yeol triumphed in the nation's presidential vote this week, as a platform pledge to revive the fortunes of a once-dominant sector faces stiff business hurdles.

Reuters

‘Devastated’: gender equality hopes on hold as ‘anti-feminist’ voted South Korea’s president

Election of Yoon Suk-yeol, who has blamed feminism for low birthrates, seen as a ‘pivotal moment’ for public discussion of women’s issues

The Guardian - AU

Japan's PM, S. Korea's president-elect agree to improve ties

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korea’s president-elect Yoon Suk Yeol talked on the phone Friday, agreeing to cooperate toward improving their countries’ ties, signaling a thaw in their icy relations strained by wartime history disputes

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Bangkok Post

US says N Korea tested ICBM system, Kim orders space programme expanded

SEOUL/WASHINGTON: North Korea recently used what would be its largest ever intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system in two secretive launches, likely paving the way for a resumption of long-range tests, US and South Korean officials said.

Reuters

China's Xi says S.Korea important partner in letter to President-elect Yoon -Yonhap

Chinese President Xi Jinping said South Korea is a close neighbour and important partner in a congratulatory letter to South Korea's President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol, Yonhap news agency reported on Friday.

Reuters

Japan, S.Korea leaders agree to boost ties with U.S. to tackle N.Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol said they had agreed on Friday to ramp up three-way ties with the United States in responding to North Korea's evolving military threat.

Reuters

North Korea accused of testing ICBM system and restoring nuclear test site

North Korea used what would be its largest ever intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system in two recent launches, and appears to be restoring some tunnels at its shuttered nuclear test site, U.S. and South Korean officials said on Friday.

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Los Angeles Times

US to sanction North Korea over recent long-range missile tests

WASHINGTON — The White House plans to impose new sanctions on North Korea on Friday over two recent missile tests that the administration has concluded were clandestine attempts to evaluate Pyongyang’s ICBM capabilities.

Bangkok Post

A culinary icon

Jeong Kwan, a South Korean Buddhist nun in a temple located on the edge of Naejangsan National Park, was recently the recipient of Asia's 50 Best Icon Award for 2022.

Daily Mirror

BTS fans get creative at South Korea gig after standing, singing and shouting is banned

BTS fans were not going to be quietened by government rules which had prohibited many ways for them to enjoy themselves as they watched the band perform

The News Lens

South Korea: How Does Moon Jae-in’s Presidency Affect the Election

The results of a pre-election survey suggest that growing backlash to Covid-19 policies led to declining support for Moon, perhaps indirectly affecting perceptions of the losing candidate, Lee Jae-myung.

The Conversation

Why some women are traveling to South Korea to find boyfriends

For my entire life I’ve obsessively watched South Korean television dramas, or K-dramas.

Tribune News Service

Biden gets a new friend in Asia to take on China, North Korea

Joe Biden may have a new friend in Asia, with South Korea’s presidential-elect preparing a foreign policy reboot that more closely aligns with the U.S. president’s views of China.

The Conversation

South Korean election: the big challenges ahead for new president Yoon Suk-yeol

South Korea has elected a new president, Yoon Suk-yeol, who now has the task of tackling a housing crisis, a cost of living crisis and a decision about whether to restart dialogue with neighbouring North Korea.

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