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Biden says that a nuclear attack from North Korea would mean 'the end' of its regime

The U.S. and South Korea announced steps on Wednesday to try to deter North Korea from using nuclear weapons, as South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made a state visit to Washington.

WEKU

South Korea, US to share nuclear planning to deter North Korean threat

The United States on Wednesday pledged to give South Korea more insight into its nuclear planning over any conflict with North Korea amid anxiety over Pyongyang's growing arsenal of missiles and bombs.

Reuters

U.S. moves to reassure South Korea of protection against nuclear attack

Biden and the South Korean president will sign a "Washington Declaration" on nuclear coordination.

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US to send nuclear ballistic submarines to Korean Peninsula

President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol are set to sign an agreement that includes plans to have U.S. nuclear-armed submarines make dock visits in South Korea for the first time in more than 40 years

The Independent UK

U.S., South Korea pledge cooperation on potential use of nuclear arms - WSJ

The U.S. has agreed to give South Korea a greater voice in consultations on a potential American nuclear response to any attack from North Korea in return for swearing off developing its own nuclear weapon, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday citing U.S. officials.

Reuters

DeSantis urges more cooperation with South Korea

Possible U.S. presidential candidate Ron DeSantis called on Wednesday for greater cooperation with South Korea as he visited Seoul on the second leg of a trip seen aimed at burnishing his foreign policy credentials for a presidential run.

Reuters

DeSantis talks trade with South Korean officials

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has held trade talks with South Korean officials in Seoul, on the second leg of his four-nation trip, as the possible rival to Donald Trump seeks to build his diplomatic profile ahead of a widely anticipated presidential campaign launch

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S Korea indicts Terraform Labs co-founder, 9 others

SEOUL: South Korea indicted Terraform Labs co-founder Daniel Shin along with nine others on multiple charges including violations of capital markets law.

Bangkok Post

South Korea president opens US tour with NASA space centre visit

President Yoon Suk-yeol’s six-day visit marks the 70th anniversary of the US-South Korean alliance, forged in 1953.

Al Jazeera

Yoon opens state visit with spotlight on space, mega deals

Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off the state visit of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol with a tour of a NASA facility as the Biden administration looks to deepen ties with a close ally that it sees as only growing in importance in an increasingly complicated Indo-Pacific

The Independent UK

Terra cofounder Daniel Shin charged with fraud in South Korea as former CEO Do Kwon still detained in Montenegro

Shin’s cofounder, Do Kwon, was arrested last month after he was stopped at an airport with bogus documents.

Fortune

Strengthening the justice system and the media vital to eliminating malfeasance

The Chairman of the Foundation for Public Policy and Good Governance believes Thailand can eliminate corruption and praises South Korea as a model

Bangkok Post

South Korea, US presidents to meet in Washington – amid wary glances in the direction of Pyongyang, Beijing and Moscow

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will meet his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden at the White House on April 26, 2023 – a rare state visit that comes as the two nations seek to confront common concerns.

The Conversation

Netflix's $2.5bn bet on the next Squid Game won't work – but that's fine

You can't will a viral hit into existence, but Netflix will probably bring us some amazing new movies and shows while trying, so it's all good.

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Netflix to invest $2.5 billion in Korea content after Yoon meeting

Also on Monday, Netflix announced it would invest $2.5 billion in Korean-made content, twice as much the company has invested thus far.

The Independent UK

Farmers rally over first lady's comments on banning dog meat

Dozens of dog farmers in South Korea are rallying to criticize the country’s first lady over her reported comments supporting a possible ban on dog meat consumption

Birmingham Post

Kinewell Energy seals deal for major South Korean wind farm project

The North Shields firm is working on the The 600 MW Wando-Guemil Offshore Wind Farm being developed by KEON

The Independent UK

GM, Samsung plan new EV battery cell factory in US

General Motors and South Korea's Samsung SDI say they plan to invest more than $3 billion in building a new electric vehicle battery cell plant in the United States

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North Korean defectors may face deportation by China as COVID border controls ease

China usually sends defectors back to North Korea, but Pyongyang wouldn't let them in during the pandemic. That may soon change, and has led to concern among human rights advocates.

Reuters

Bolton calls for redeploying tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea

The United States should redeploy tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea to send a clear message to North Korea and alleviate growing calls in the South for developing its own bombs, former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton said on Tuesday.

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Streaming Giant Netflix to Invest $2.5b in South Korean Content

Netflix will invest $2.5 billion in South Korean content over the next four years, the streaming giant's CEO Ted Sarandos announced after meeting with the country's President Yoon Suk Yeol in Washington. South Korea has cemented its status as a global cultural powerhouse in recent years, thanks in part to…

Al Jazeera

Netflix to drop $2.5bn on Korean content after ‘Squid Game’ mania

Announcement comes as South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is on a six-day visit to the United States.

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US-South Korea State Visit Could Feature Quiet Talks on China

South Korea used to be shy to talk about Taiwan and reluctant to get involved in contentions between the U.S. and China, but experts say this might be changing.

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s economy barely avoids recession amid rocky outlook

Asia’s fourth-largest economy grows 0.3 percent during first quarter amid improvements in exports and consumption.

Reuters

Crab cakes, beef and banana splits: Biden's South Korea state dinner menu unveiled

Guests at President Joe Biden's and first lady Jill Biden's state dinner with their South Korean counterparts will feast on Maryland crab cakes and braised beef short ribs followed by banana splits for dessert, the White House said on Monday.

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