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Seoul crowd crush: history suggests authorities may try to blame the victims

The tragedy in South Korea on Halloween, in which at least 154 people were crushed to death in an alleyway, has a grim historic precedent nearly 80 years before, in wartime London.

The Conversation

Four more gold medals for India in Asian Airgun Championship

NEW DELHI: India swept the air pistol events in the 15th Asian Airgun Championship in Daegu, Korea on Tuesday.

The Times of India

China to speed up free trade agreement talks with S.Korea- Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday China will speed up bilateral free trade agreement negotiations with South Korea, state television CCTV reported.

Reuters

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South Koreans abroad want probe into their past adoptions

A group of South Korean adoptees in Europe have rallied in Seoul with their local supporters to urge South Korean authorities to investigate their adoptions decades ago

The Independent UK

World Cup 2002: When football’s biggest party arrived in Asia

A few big names from previous tournaments missed out, including Netherlands, Romania, Colombia and Norway.

Al Jazeera

Second Australian dead after Seoul Halloween crowd surge

A second Australian has lost their life to injuries sustained during mass-casualty Halloween celebration in South Korea last month.

The New Daily

Police probe playing of Hong Kong protest anthem at Sevens rugby final

Hong Kong police said on Tuesday they were investigating the playing of a song which was the unofficial anthem of the city's anti-government protests at the men's final of the Sevens Series rugby tournament in South Korea this weekend.

Reuters

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South Korea's Yoon, China's Xi to hold summit in Bali -Yonhap

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will hold a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bali on Tuesday, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported.

Reuters

New Zealand ‘suitcase’ murders: suspect to be extradited from South Korea within 30 days

Justice minister approves extradition of woman arrested on suspicion of the murder of two children whose bodies were found in suitcases in Auckland

The Guardian - AU

2022 World Cup Group H Preview: One More Run for the Old Guard

Portugal and Uruguay are paced by stars in their late 30s, and they’ll be tested by two lower-ranked, albeit talented sides in a difficult group to assess.

Sports Illustrated

Experience a white winter in Korea

Travellers considering a vacation to South Korea can learn about the winter highlights at the end-of-year Korean Tourism Fair, which will be held on Nov 21 at Samyan Mitrtown.

Bangkok Post

South Korea World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

Here’s everything you need to know about the Taegeuk Warriors

The Independent UK

Seoul to extradite New Zealand murder suspect within 30 days

South Korean officials say a New Zealand murder suspect will be extradited within 30 days, about two months after she was arrested in South Korea in connection with two dead children found in suitcases in Auckland

The Independent UK

Inside Qatar's World Cup bid: 'Expanding the game', bribery allegations and FIFA's U-turn

Seventeen of the 22 FIFA ExCo members who handed the 2022 World Cup to Qatar have been banned or indicted over allegations of corruption and wrongdoing, but the tournament survived the storm

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Taylor Swift Wins Most Prizes at MTV Europe Music Awards

Taylor Swift walked away with four prizes at MTV's Europe Music Awards on Sunday, including best video for her 10-minute "All Too Well". Double-award winners included Nicki Minaj for best song and best hip-hop, and the French DJ and record producer David Guetta won the best electronic award and best…

The Independent UK

Protest song played for Hong Kong rugby team in South Korea

The South Korean organizers of a regional rugby tournament have apologized for mistakenly playing a song embraced by Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters as China’s national anthem

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong criticises rugby tournament after protest song is played instead of Chinese anthem

Glory to Hong Kong, linked to 2019 protest movement, played in South Korean stadium at start of rugby sevens game

Chronicle Live

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The Independent UK

S Korea, Japan seek better ties amid NKorea missile tensions

The leaders of South Korea and Japan have agreed to keep up efforts to resolve their historical disputes as they’re pushing to bolster security cooperation with the United States to better deal with North Korean nuclear threats

Reuters

U.S., Japan, S.Korea to coordinate if N.Korea conducts 7th nuclear test

The United States, Japan and South Korea will have a coordinated response if North Korea carries out a seventh nuclear test, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday as President Joe Biden traveled to the G20 summit in Indonesia.

Reuters

Yoon and Kishida to continue discussions on pending issues

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed on Sunday to continue discussions for a prompt resolution of pending issues, Yoon's office said, as they seek to improve relations dogged by historical disputes.

Reuters

Japan and South Korea reaffirm efforts to resolve wartime labour disputes

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Sunday said that he and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol have reaffirmed that their countries will work towards a swift resolution of the wartime labour issue

Asharq Al-Awsat

US, Japan, SKorea Vow Unified Response to NKorea Threat

US President Joe Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea on Sunday vowed a unified, coordinated response to North Korea's threatening nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Biden met separately with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol before all three sat down together…

Reuters

South Korea's Yoon says North Korea's provocations becoming more aggressive

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Sunday that North Korea is conducting more "aggressive" provocations based on confidence over its nuclear and missile programmes, calling for strong cooperation with the United States and Japan.

Reuters

Biden says U.S., Japan, S.Korea are 'more aligned than ever' on North Korea

The United States, Japan and South Korea are "more aligned than ever" on North Korea's "provocative behaviour," U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday, as his national security adviser promised a joint response if Pyongyang carries out a seventh nuclear test.

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