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South Korea Says it Will Boost Defense Capacity to Counter North Korean Threat

South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup said on Sunday that his country would enhance its defense capabilities and work closely with the United States and Japan to counter North Korea's nuclear and missile threat. Lee, speaking at an Asian security meeting in Singapore, said the situation on the Korean peninsula…

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South Korea says it will boost defence capacity to counter North Korean threat

South Korean Defence Minister Lee Jong-sup said on Sunday that his country would dramatically enhance its defence capabilities and work closely with the United States and Japan to counter North Korea's nuclear and missile threat.

Reuters

Report on South Korean in Russia-controlled East Ukraine

The June 11 story saying that a captured fighter from South Korea will go on trial in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic, according to the Russian Interfax news agency, is wrong and is withdrawn.

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NKorea Leader Reaffirms Arms Buildup in Party Meeting

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un doubled down on his arms buildup in the face of what he described as an aggravating security environment while outside governments monitor signs of a possibly imminent North Korean nuclear test explosion. Kim’s comments during a major three-day political conference that wrapped up Friday…

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Saudi Culture Minister Discusses Aspects of Cooperation with South Korea’s SM Entertainment

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has held talks with the founder of SM Entertainment, Lee Soo-man, in Seoul. Prince Badr concluded on Thursday a two-day visit to South Korea aimed at strengthening cooperation with Korean cultural authorities, and discussing ways to develop them. Both sides…

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North Korea ramping up weapons development, preparing for nuclear test, US and South Korean officials warn

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is looking to accelerate his nation's nuclear weapons development in a show of strength against Washington and regional neighbours.

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S.Korea, U.S. condemn N.Korea nuclear test preparations

Defence ministers of South Korea and the United States on Saturday condemned North Korea's preparations for a nuclear test, saying this and a series of missile launches threaten the peace and safety of the Korean peninsula and the international community.

Reuters

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Survivor of abusive facility searches for lost Korean roots

Joo-Rei Mathieson was one of the lucky kids, escaping a brutal South Korean facility where thousands of children and adults — mostly grabbed off the streets — were enslaved and often killed, raped and beaten in the 1970s and 1980s

The Independent UK

‘Muscles look cooler’: South Korean women reshape idea of beauty

As growing numbers chase ‘geongangmi’ look, critics argue it’s yet another narrow beauty ideal imposed on women

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia Signs Agreement with South Korea's CJENM to Enrich Kingdom's Cultural Sector

The Saudi Ministry of Culture signed in Seoul on Thursday a framework cooperation agreement with South Korea's CJENM Ltd.

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'Go on Miggy!' - Newcastle United supporters react after Miguel Almiron scores brace for Paraguay

The Magpies forward put in a Man of The Match performance as his side drew 2-2 with South Korea

Chronicle Live

What is chronic wasting disease? A wildlife scientist explains the fatal prion infection killing deer and elk across North America

Chronic wasting disease, a deadly neurological infectious disease that affects deer, elk and moose, is spreading across North America. Most recently detected in North Carolina in March 2022, CWD has been confirmed in 30 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces, as well as Norway, Finland, Sweden and South Korea. Dr.…

The Conversation

Thousands of South Korean Truckers Broaden Strike Action

Truckers in South Korea are on a strike action, protesting sharply rising fuel prices and demanding basic pay guarantees. It's an early test for conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol.

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South Korea trucker strike poses early test for new president

A strike by South Korean truckers poses an early test for President Yoon Suk-yeol after a month in office, with the dispute threatening to distract from his agenda while raising the risk of long-term antagonism with powerful trade unions.

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S.Korea's Yoon says labour conflicts should be handled by law and principle amid strike

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Friday labour conflicts should be handled by law and principle as thousands of truckers have been on a strike this week to protest the surge in fuel costs.

Bangkok Post

New leadership in Seoul brings fresh ideas

South Korea has a new administration under President Yoon Suk Yeol, who took office early last month. Many have speculated that the conservative leader would stray from his predecessor's approach to foreign policy, especially on North Korea.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Survey: More in Japan, S. Korea expect ties to improve

The percentage of respondents in Japan and South Korea who expect the bilateral relationship to improve in the future has surged, according to the latest joint survey conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun and The Korea Times.

Benzinga

Tesla's Biggest Supplier Of Camera Modules Is No Longer LG But This South Korean Rival

South Korea’s Samsung Group subsidiary has secured a large order to supply camera modules to Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) for its electric vehicles, Tesmanian

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The Independent UK

Fire in office building in South Korea kills at least 7

At least seven people have been killed and dozens injured in a fire that spread through an office building in South Korea’s Daegu city

Bangkok Post

South Korea beat Thailand in Asian U23 event

Thailand lost to South Korea 1-0 in a must-win match for the War Elephants in the AFC U23 Asian Cup in Uzbekistan on Wednesday.

The News Lens

To What Extent Do South Koreans Perceive North Korean Cyberattacks as a Threat?

A recent survey of South Koreans indicates that cyberattacks are viewed as a threat comparable to nuclear weapons, particularly among the elderly.

Benzinga

Solana Ecosystem Looks To Pour $100 Million Into South Korean DeFi and Web3 Projects

The Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) Foundation and Solana Ventures announced on June 7 a pledge of up to $100 million for cryptocurrency and NFT projects across South Korea.

Reuters

China says U.S. needs to ease sanctions on N.Korea, end military exercises

The United States needs to take action on North Korea such as easing sanctions in certain areas and ending joint military exercises with South Korea, China's U.N. Ambassador Zhang Jun told the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Song Hae, iconic South Korean TV presenter, dies at 95

Song Hae, a South Korean TV presenter who was beloved for decades as the warm-humored emcee of a nationally televised singing contest, has died at the age of 95

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Stresses Allied Cooperation in Face of N. Korea Threats

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with her counterparts from South Korea and Japan on Wednesday, emphasizing the US commitment to defend its allies and trilateral security cooperation to confront an accelerating nuclear threat from North Korea. The latest top-level meetings between the countries came as North Korea…

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