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RedHill, Kukbo Ink Oral Opaganib Licensing Pact For COVID-19 In South Korea

RedHill Biopharma Ltd (NASDAQ:RDHL) has entered into an exclusive license agreement with Kukbo Co Ltd for oral opaganib to treat COVID-19 in South Korea. Under the terms of the license agreement, which follows the previously announced strategic investment by Kukbo, RedHill will receive an upfront payment of $1.5 million. Redhill is eligible for up to $5.6 million…

Benzinga

South Korea: How Did the Pardon of Park Geun-hye Affect the Election?

A pre-election survey undermines the oft-cited idea that national unity in South Korea is promoted through pardons of former presidents.

The News Lens

South Korea to reopen to vaccinated travellers from April

Clarity is needed on whether vaccinated holidaymakers will need to test on arrival

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U.S. carrier displays air power over Yellow Sea as N.Korea seen set to test long-range missile

The USS Abraham Lincoln aicraft carrier led military exercises in the Yellow Sea, and air defence artillery at Osan air base intensified drills, U.S. forces in Asia said on Tuesday amid signs of an imminent North Korean long-range missile test.

Reuters

Why you shouldn't press COVID panic button yet

New Delhi: Will India also see another surge in Covid-19 cases? This question is exercising the minds of many people with reports of the viral infection re-emerging in Hong Kong, parts of China, South Korea and some European countries. According to media reports, Hong Kong is seeing an unprecedented number…

The Times of India

South Korea reports record deaths amid omicron surge

South Korea had its deadliest day yet of the pandemic on Tuesday, with 293 deaths reported in the latest 24 hours

The Independent UK

Factbox-N.Korea appears to be restoring its dismantled nuclear test site

North Korea appears to be "restoring" its Punggye-ri nuclear test site, South Korea has said, with signs of new construction spotted in satellite imagery for the first time since it was shuttered in 2018.

Reuters

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Seoul's next leader faces limited choices over North Korea

After winning last week's presidential election, South Korean conservative Yoon Suk Yeol will enter office facing a quickly growing North Korean nuclear threat — and with few easy choices to deal with it

The Independent UK

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

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

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Daily Mirror

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

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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 Times of India

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.

Reuters

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.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

Reuters

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.

The Guardian - AU

‘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 Independent UK

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

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.

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