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Biden security team member arrested in S.Korea for drunk assault -police

A member of U.S. President Joe Biden's advance security team has been arrested in Seoul, accused of drunkenly assaulting a South Korean citizen a day before Biden arrived on a visit, police said on Friday.

Reuters

Biden calls for U.S., partners to invest in each other

The future will be written in the Indo-Pacific and now is the time for the United States and like-minded partners to invest in each other, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday after arriving in South Korea on the first leg of a six-day trip in Asia.

Reuters

Archery World Cup: Compound mixed pair fights for bronze; flop show by recurve team

GWANGJU (South Korea): India's mixed team of compound archers will be fighting for a bronze medal after its semi-final defeat while the recurve team put up yet another dismal show at the World Cup (Stage Two) on Friday.

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Chinese military exercises in South China Sea coincide with Joe Biden's first East Asia visit

China is holding military exercises in the disputed South China Sea coinciding with US President Joe Biden's visits to South Korea and Japan that are largely focused on countering the perceived threat from Beijing.

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As Biden Visits Asia, China Launches South China Sea Drills

China is holding military exercises in the disputed South China Sea coinciding with US President Joe Biden’s visits to South Korea and Japan that are largely focused on countering the perceived threat from Beijing. The Maritime Safety Administration office in the southern island province of Hainan said the drills began…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden arrives in South Korea for talks with President Yoon

U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in South Korea on Friday, the first leg of his first trip to Asia as president.

Reuters

Biden to Highlight US Chip Production — in South Korea

President Joe Biden will open his trip to Asia with a focus on the US tech sector, touring a Samsung computer chip plant on Friday that will serve as model for a $17 billion semiconductor factory that the Korean electronics company is building outside Austin, Texas. The visit is also…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Biden begins Asia tour aimed at boosting Indo-Pacific ties

US president visits South Korea, Japan to strengthen Indo-Pacific alliances amid China’s rise and Russia-Ukraine war.

Al Jazeera

North Korea’s Dr. Fauci? Health Official Emerges as Face of COVID Campaign

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Asharq Al-Awsat

As Biden visits Asia, China launches South China Sea drills

China is holding military exercises in the disputed South China Sea coinciding with U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to South Korea and Japan

The Independent UK

Biden to highlight U.S. chip production — in South Korea

President Joe Biden will open his trip to Asia with a focus on the U.S. tech sector

The Independent UK

Biden in Asia: New friends, old tensions, storms at home

President Joe Biden hopes to use his visit to Asia to confirm his belief that long-standing friendships can afford to become even friendlier — and pay dividends

The Independent UK

North Korea's Dr Fauci? Health official emerges as face of COVID campaign

At 9:30 a.m. every day this week, a soft-spoken official has appeared on North Korean television to report the number of people with fever and new deaths, and to explain measures to stop North Korea's first confirmed COVID-19 outbreak.

Reuters

North Korea shuns outside help as COVID catastrophe looms

Pyongyang has not responded to offers of help and inquiries from the US, South Korea, the WHO and UNICEF.

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The Independent UK

US, S Korean leaders meet in face of N Korea nuclear threat

U.S. President Joe Biden will meet South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol this week as the allies face a growing threat from North Korea’s nuclear weapons and missile program

The News Lens

Lies, Damn Lies, and North Korea’s COVID Statistics

Why has Pyongyang suddenly fessed up to an outbreak after years of insisting the virus has been held completely at bay?

Reuters

Samsung boss Lee hosts Biden, Yoon in tour of S.Korea chip plant

Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee hosted U.S. President Joe Biden's tour of a semiconductor plant in South Korea, after being excused from attending an accounting fraud trial hearing on Friday, a court spokesperson said.

Reuters

First stop Samsung: Biden touts S.Korean role in securing global supply chains

Joe Biden's first stop on his inaugural trip to Asia as U.S. president on Friday was a massive Samsung Electronics semiconductor plant, underscoring a message of economic security with an eye on China and the war in Ukraine.

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Kia To Make Purpose Built EVs At New Korea Plant From 2025

Kia's electric Purpose Built Vehicles will be based on a new eS scalable skateboard platform developed specifically for PBVs.

ABC News

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un is facing a COVID-19 crisis and a tough new adversary in the south

North Korea had long proclaimed to be COVID-free. But since a 20,000-strong crowd gathered to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Korean People's Revolution Army, a mysterious "fever" has been spreading. And it's just the start of Kim Jong Un's troubles.

Reuters

Eight hurt in explosion at S.Korea's S-Oil refinery- Yonhap

At least eight people were hurt in a blast at S-Oil Corp's Onsan refinery in Ulsan, South Korea on Thursday, the Yonhap news agency reported

The Independent UK

South Korea’s mysterious presidential palace opens to public for first time in 75 years

Opening the palace to the public was one of the first official acts of the new South Korean president

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

Benzinga

Georgia To Announce $7B Hyundai EV Investment: Reuters

Georgia Governer Brian Kemp is set to announce a $7 billion investment by Hyundai Motor Company (OTC:HYMTF) on Friday, Reuters reported. The announcement is expected to coincide with U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit to Seoul. The auto giant is planning to build a plant in Georgia to produce electric vehicles (EVs). The report cited Atlanta…

The Hindu

Indian women's archery team wins recurve bronze at World Cup Stage 2

The fifth-ranked Indian women’s recurve team of Ridhi Phor, Komalika Bari and Ankita Bhakat won the bronze medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 by defeating Chinese Taipei

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