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South Korea’s truth commission says government responsible for fraud and abuse in foreign adoptions

South Korea’s truth commission has concluded that the government bears responsibility for facilitating a foreign adoption program rife with fraud and abuse, driven by efforts to reduce welfare costs and enabled by private agencies that often manipulated children’s backgrounds and origins

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At least 24 dead as ‘unprecedented’ wildfires rage across South Korea

South Korea’s forest service said thousands of fighters are tackling at least five active wildfire nationwide.

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South Korea Says 18 Dead In Raging Wildfires

At least 18 people have been killed in one of South Korea's worst wildfire outbreaks, with multiple blazes burning and causing "unprecedented damage", the acting president said Wednesday.

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At least 16 dead and 19 injured as wildfires ravage South Korea's southern regions

At least 16 people died and another 19 were injured as wildfires ravaged South Korea’s southern regions amid dry weather and strong winds, government officials say

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Iran Book World Cup Spot As Australia, Saudis Keep Hopes Alive

Perennial World Cup participants Iran became the second Asian side to secure their place at next year's global showpiece after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday.

International Business Times

Hyundai announces $21 billion investment in the U.S. ahead of Trump’s sweeping tariff threat

It's the largest investment ever in the U.S. for the South Korean conglomerate according to its chairman Euisun Chung.

Fortune

These 34 Cute Food Creations By Min Kyungjin Are Almost Too Sweet To Eat

If you’ve seen Min Kyungjin’s food art before, you already know how amazing her creations are. This artist from Korea has a special talent for making food that’s not only delicious but also incredibly cute. The post These 34 Cute Food Creations By Min Kyungjin Are Almost Too Sweet To…

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What is the Unification Church and why did a Japanese court order it dissolved?

A controversial South Korean church with powerful political connections faces dissolution in Japan after a Tokyo court issued an order to revoke its legal status

The Independent UK

Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong Hee dies of heart attack

His death comes as South Korean company falls behind rivals in advanced AI chip manufacturing

The Independent UK

South Korea Struggles To Contain Deadly Wildfires

Deadly wildfires in South Korea worsened overnight, officials said Tuesday, as dry, windy weather hampers efforts to contain one of the country's worst-ever fire outbreaks.

International Business Times

Motorcyclist who disappeared into huge Seoul sinkhole found dead

Officials in South Korea say a motorcyclist who fell into a massive sinkhole that opened on a Seoul street was found dead after around 17 hours

The Independent UK

South Korean firefighters make progress in containing wildfires in southeastern regions

South Korean firefighters appear closer to containing the largest wildfires in the country’s southeastern regions, after the blazes fueled by dry winds burned more than 36,300 acres of land across the country in the past five days

The Independent UK

South Korean family of three goes missing while on trip to Grand Canyon

Family likely drove through snowstorm in which two people died

The Independent UK

South Korean court reinstates impeached PM Han Duck-soo as acting president

Judges overturn Han’s impeachment in latest twist in saga set off by suspended president’s martial law decree.

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South Korean court reinstates prime minister Han Duck Soo as acting president after martial law crisis

Han thanks court for ‘wise’ decision to overturn his impeachment

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Matildas still without Kerr for South Korea friendlies

Despite hopes Sam Kerr would be poised to make her return from injury, the Matildas will again be without the striker for their friendlies against South Korea.

International Business Times

South Korea Court Reinstates Impeached PM Han As Acting President

South Korea's Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Monday, reinstating him as acting president -- a role he took after the president was suspended for declaring martial law.

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South Korean court overturns impeachment of Prime Minister Han, reinstating him as acting president

South Korea’s Constitutional Court overturned parliament’s impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating him as acting president

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Sam Kerr remains sidelined as Matildas name squad for South Korea friendlies

The two games in April have come too soon for the rehabilitating Matildas captain, who is still not fully fit after a serious knee injury

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Former Age of Empires 2 dev claims Microsoft demanded its first expansion should have a Korean faction, because 'StarCraft sold 3 million copies in Korea'

"Once someone simply repeats a previous argument, it's clear they are no longer functioning from logic or intelligence."

The Independent UK

2 firefighters die in South Korea as dry winds fuel dozens of wildfires

At least two firefighters have died and hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes in South Korea as emergency workers struggled to contain more than 30 wildfires fueled by dry winds

Al Jazeera

Japan, S Korea, China meet to strengthen ties at ‘turning point in history’

The meeting is an accomplishment for Japan, which has historical and territorial disputes with China and South Korea.

The Independent UK

Japan host talks with China and South Korea

Foreign ministers from Japan and its two neighboring Asian powers China and South Korea held a meeting Saturday to seek common ground on areas like low birth rates, natural disasters and cultural exchanges at a time of growing tensions

International Business Times

Japan, China, South Korea Foreign Ministers Meet In Tokyo

Japan, China and South Korea's top diplomats hold talks in Tokyo on Saturday, aiming to bolster cooperation at a time when US trade tariffs are looming over the region.

The Independent UK

Russian official thanks North Korea’s Kim Jong Un for Ukraine war support

In late February, South Korea's spy agency said North Korea appeared to have sent additional troops to Russia. South Korean media put the number of newly sent North Korean soldiers at about 1,000 to 3,000

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