What in the World - Miss Universe: Can beauty pageants ever be inclusive?

koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/2025presidentialelection/20250513/reform-party-candidate-pledges-separate-minimum-wage-system-for-noncitizens

3h

Reform Party candidate pledges separate minimum wage system for noncitizens: Lee Jun-seok, the presidential candidate of the minor conservative Reform Party ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/music/20250513/chung-myung-whun-to-lead-italys-la-scala-as-first-asian-music-director-starting-2027

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Chung Myung-whun to lead Italy’s La Scala as first Asian music director starting 2027

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koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20250513/starbucks-korea-naver-restrict-political-content-ahead-of-june-3-election

5h

Starbucks Korea, Naver restrict political content ahead of June 3 election: Even if your real name is Lee Jae-myung or Kim Moon-soo, you will not be able to ask ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20250512/viral-footage-of-racist-attack-on-korean-streamer-in-france-sparks-outrage

22h

Viral footage of racist attack on Korean streamer in France sparks outrage: A video showing a Korean Twitch streamer harassed with racist and sexist language ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20250512/iu-of-when-life-gives-you-tangerines-to-return-in-may-with-visually-stunning-cha-eun-woo-in-music-video

16h

IU of 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' to return in May with 'visually stunning' Cha Eun-woo in music video

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The Straits Times

straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-blinked-in-trade-war-with-china-can-south-east-asia-get-a-break-too

7h

Image from the original article. Source: Trump blinked in trade war with China. Can South-east Asia get a break, too?: And could the pause in the US-China trade war presage an easing of pressure on ...

Key FactsChina Views Trade Agreement as Major Victory

20h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com

Chinese officials are portraying the trade agreement and 90-day tariff pause as a victory for Beijing and validation of their negotiation strategy.

Public sentiment in China indicates negotiators succeeded in lowering tariffs from 145% to 30%.

"We will resolutely safeguard our legitimate interests and uphold international fairness and justice."— Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said this before the trade talks.

The agreement is being leveraged to enhance China's image as a responsible trading partner, despite international criticism of its negotiation tactics.

Global stock markets surged following the announcement of the deal, while the U.S. and China plan to engage in further discussions in the coming weeks.

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koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20250512/stars-who-come-out-help-reshape-perceptions-of-lgbtq-community

17h

Stars who come out help reshape perceptions of LGBTQ community: An increasing number of celebrities in Korea are coming out as LGBTQ, opening up about their ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/2025presidentialelection/20250513/lee-jae-myung-widens-lead-as-kim-moon-soo-struggles-to-unite-fractured-conservatives

2h

Lee Jae-myung widens lead as Kim Moon-soo struggles to unite fractured conservatives

$Lee Jae-myung widens lead as Kim Moon-soo struggles to unite fractured ...$

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koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20250513/is-jdcom-preparing-to-enter-koreas-e-commerce-market

1h

Is JD.com preparing to enter South Korea’s e-commerce market?: Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, the second-largest player after Alibaba, has launched logistics ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20250513/10-million-ticket-star-lee-do-hyun-completes-military-service

8h

‘10-million-ticket’ star Lee Do-hyun completes military service: Lee Do-hyun, 30, dubbed a “10-million-ticket” actor for his breakout film success ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/2025presidentialelection/20250513/s-koreas-main-presidential-candidates-continue-campaign-rallies-in-conservative-bastion

6h

S. Korea's main presidential candidates continue campaign rallies in conservative bastion

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koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20250513/will-hoban-attempt-korean-air-takeover

4h

Will Hoban attempt takeover of Korean Air?: Hoban Construction has increased its stake in Hanjin KAL to over 18 percent, narrowing the ownership gap with the ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20250512/koreas-seasonal-worker-program-faces-scrutiny-amid-us-forced-labor-sanctions

9h

Korea’s seasonal worker program faces scrutiny amid US forced labor sanctions: Amid the government's push to attract more foreign labor to offset population ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20250513/boynextdoor-proves-theyre-more-than-just-k-pop-idols

11h

BOYNEXTDOOR proves they’re more than just K-pop idols: In today's K-pop scene, most idol groups focus on delivering flashy performances to tracks prepared by ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20250512/seasoned-trauma-physician-leads-new-era-at-korea-university-ansan-hospital

10h

Seasoned trauma physician leads new era at Korea University Ansan Hospital: Korea University Ansan Hospital began a new chapter on Monday as Suh Dong-hun ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20250512/actor-nam-bo-ra-weds-in-star-studded-ceremony

15h

Actor Nam Bo-ra weds in star-studded ceremony: Actor Nam Bo-ra has married her longtime partner, celebrating the milestone with a lavish wedding that drew an ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20250512/cha-eun-woo-interviews-for-military-band-raising-enlistment-speculation

23h

Cha Eun-woo interviews for military band, raising enlistment speculation: Actor and singer Cha Eun-woo may enlist in the military this year, as he recently ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20250512/interview-director-han-jun-hee-defines-his-own-genre-with-socially-charged-dramas

14h

Director Han Jun-hee defines his own genre with socially charged dramas: Director Han Jun-hee is carving out a distinctive creative signature in Korean content ...

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ABC

abc.net.au/news/2025-05-13/south-korea-jeju-air-plane-crash-victims-families-file-complaint/105288802

4h

Families of South Korea's Jeju Air plane crash victims file criminal complaint: Relatives of 72 of the victims of South Korea's deadliest-ever air disaster are ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20250512/rep-kim-moon-soo-of-dpk-removes-banner-amid-confusion-with-ppp-namesake

18h

Rep. Kim Moon-soo of DPK removes banner amid confusion with PPP namesake: Rep. Kim Moon-soo of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) said Sunday that he ...

businessinsider.com/russia-new-cruise-missile-banderol-s8000-parts-ukraine-allies-intelligence-2025-5

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Business Insider

Grade: B-

2h

Russia's new cruise missile has parts from Ukraine allies: intelligence: Parts from South Korea, Japan, and the US were found in Russia's new "Banderol" ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20250511/school-violence-cases-in-middle-schools-surged-nearly-30-in-2023-report

May 12

School violence cases in middle schools surged nearly 30% in 2023: report: Cases of school violence reviewed by disciplinary committees in middle schools across ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20250513/telecom-companies-eye-ai-as-new-growth-engine

12h

Telecom companies eye AI as new growth engine: Telecom giants KT, SK Telecom and LG Uplus are sharpening their focus on artificial intelligence (AI) as the next ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/2025presidentialelection/20250512/south-koreas-presidential-candidates-prioritize-economic-growth-as-key-campaign-pledge

May 12

South Korea's presidential candidates prioritize economic growth as key campaign pledge

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koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/2025presidentialelection/20250512/yoon-suk-yeol-remains-deeply-divisive-figure-within-ppp

May 12

Yoon Suk Yeol remains deeply divisive figure within PPP: The end of Yoon Suk Yeol’s tumultuous presidency has left his party facing its greatest challenge in ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20250512/smtown-live-unites-k-pop-generations-in-mexico-after-years-of-wait

May 12

SMTOWN LIVE unites K-pop generations in Mexico after years of waiting: MEXICO CITY — After years of waiting, Mexico was finally part of an SMTOWN LIVE event ...

apnews.com/article/japan-south-korea-stolen-statue-temple-dispute-afea1431ca065a79e5942e93e2587cb4

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Associated Press

Grade: A-

May 12

A Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago is returned from South Korea

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koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20250511/how-will-trumps-film-tariffs-impact-korean-entertainment-industry

May 12

How will Trump's film tariffs impact Korean entertainment industry?: After U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 100 percent tariff on all ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20250512/how-far-will-korean-companies-go-to-attract-tech-experts

May 12

How far will Korean companies go to attract tech experts?: There is no shortage of tech workers out there, but the ones who can jump straight into real-world ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20250512/why-k-pop-agencies-thrive-despite-slower-album-sales

21h

Why K-pop agencies thrive despite slower album sales: K-pop agencies are seeing a resurgence, even as physical album sales decline from their pandemic-era peak ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20250512/starbucks-korea-fights-mega-coffee-with-extended-operating-hours

May 12

Starbucks Korea fights Mega Coffee with extended operating hours: SCK Company, a Shinsegae Group subsidiary operating Starbucks coffee shops in Korea ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20250512/will-lotte-cinema-megabox-merger-revive-koreas-slumping-film-industry

May 12

Will Lotte Cinema-Megabox merger revive Korea’s slumping film industry?: Will Korea's next cinema giant be "Lottebox" or "Mega Cinema"? Lotte Cinema, Korea's No ...

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asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/South-Korea-election/Stage-is-set-South-Korea-election-campaigning-begins

May 12

Stage is set: South Korea election campaigning begins: SEOUL -- Campaigning officially kicked off Monday for South Korea's snap presidential election on ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20250512/kcon-japan-2025-draws-50000-with-full-k-culture-experience

May 12

KCON JAPAN 2025 draws 50,000 with full K-culture experience: TOKYO — At the Makuhari Messe convention center just outside Tokyo Sunday, a crowd of nearly 50 ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20250511/south-korean-construction-ceos-ramp-up-site-visits-to-cut-worker-deaths-from-falls

May 12

South Korean construction CEOs ramp up site visits to cut worker deaths from falls

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koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/2025presidentialelection/20250512/profile-who-is-kim-moon-soo

May 12

Who is Kim Moon-soo?: Labor activist-turned hardcore conservative Former Labor Minister Kim Moon-soo registered as the conservative People Power Party's (PPP) ...

reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-koreas-presidential-campaigns-kick-off-focus-ailing-economy-2025-05-12/

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Reuters

Grade: A

May 12

South Korea's presidential campaigns kick off, focus on ailing economy: Contenders for South Korea's presidency kicked off their campaigns on Monday ...

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South China Morning Post

scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3310077/japanese-women-south-korean-prostitution-ring-blamed-shaming-homeland

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Japanese women in South Korean prostitution ring blamed for shaming homeland: Instead of outrage at the traffickers, online anger in Japan has focused on the ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20250512/irish-community-organizes-sunrise-walk-to-promote-mental-well-being

May 12

Irish community organizes sunrise walk to promote mental well-being: The Irish Association of Korea (IAK) is organizing Solas, a community walking event to ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/others/20250511/korea-us-set-to-embark-on-advanced-trade-talks-during-apec-meeting

May 12

Korea, US set to embark on advanced trade talks during APEC meeting: Korea and the United States are expected to hold a second round of high-level trade talks ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20250511/prosecutors-summon-ex-first-lady-over-election-interference-allegations

May 12

Prosecutors summon ex-first lady over election interference allegations: Prosecutors summoned former first lady Kim Keon Hee to appear for questioning over ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20250512/ban-on-nvidia-graphics-card-exports-to-china-adds-concerns-for-samsung

May 12

Ban on Nvidia graphics card exports to China adds concerns for Samsung: Nvidia’s reported halt of flagship GeForce graphics card exports to China is raising ...

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The Straits Times

straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/restaurant-labyrinths-han-li-guang-is-first-sporean-chef-on-k-cooking-show-chef-and-my-fridge

May 12

Restaurant Labyrinth’s Han Li Guang is first S’porean chef on K-cooking show Chef And My Fridge

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koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20250510/profile-who-is-lee-jae-myung

May 11

Who is Lee Jae-myung?: Controversial, stubborn, tenacious are some adjectives that can be associated with Lee Jae-myung, 61, who will be competing for the third ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20250512/apollonian-and-dionysian-spirits-spreading-through-soju-bombs-and-dreams

May 12

Apollonian and Dionysian spirits spreading through soju bombs — and dreams: Father of the Korean film festival, the first festival executive director of the ...

channelnewsasia.com/commentary/south-korea-presidential-election-crisis-politica-drift-5123881

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cna.asia 17h

Commentary: South Korea is heading into an election in a fractured state: South Korea’s snap election on Jun 3 comes after months of instability ...

$Commentary: South Korea is heading into an election in a fractured state$

cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/babymonster-rami-hiatus-2025-464836

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cna.asia 13h

Babymonster member Rami to go on hiatus, will miss upcoming Singapore concert: According to Babymonster's agency YG Entertainment, the 17-year-old will ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20250511/jeonju-film-festival-sees-surge-in-visitors-despite-funding-challenges

May 11

Jeonju film festival sees surge in visitors despite funding challenges: The Jeonju International Film Festival concluded its 10-day run on Friday ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20250511/hana-bank-teams-up-with-leisure-focused-platform-operator-nol-universe

May 11

Hana Bank teams up with leisure-focused platform operator Nol Universe: Hana Bank has teamed up with Nol Universe, an online travel and leisure company. Together ...

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The Guardian

theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/11/trump-world-trade-democracies-nato-economic-attack

May 11

Trump will destroy world trade, but democracies can defend themselves – and each other

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koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20250510/korean-cardinal-says-leo-xiv-was-elected-with-overwhelming-support

May 11

Korean cardinal says Leo XIV was elected with overwhelming support: Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-sik, prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Clergy ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20250511/south-korean-parents-push-for-w15-mil-child-care-allowance-until-age-13

May 11

South Korean parents push for W1.5 mil. child care allowance until age 13: A father of a 15-month-old baby who asked to be identified only by the surname Park ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20250510/veteran-actress-yoon-mi-ra-criticizes-younger-actors-for-overusing-cosmetic-procedures-how-can-you-act-if-your-muscles-dont-move

May 11

Veteran actress Yoon Mi-ra criticizes younger actors for overusing cosmetic procedures: “How can you act if your muscles don’t move?”

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koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20250511/netflix-under-fire-for-rate-hike-as-rivals-freeze-fees

May 11

Netflix under fire for rate hike as rivals freeze fees: Netflix has come under criticism for its excessive rate hike of 27.3 percent here ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20250511/k-pop-boy-group-enhypen-reveals-dark-allure-in-desire-unleash-concept-film

May 11

K-pop boy group ENHYPEN reveals dark allure in ‘DESIRE : UNLEASH’ concept film: Following a dazzling performance at Coachella last month, K-pop boy group ENHYPEN ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/2025presidentialelection/20250511/what-will-han-duck-soo-do-after-withdrawing-presidential-bid

May 11

What will Han Duck-soo do after withdrawing presidential bid?: Former acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Sunday ended his short-lived and ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20250511/sk-telecom-introduces-usim-format-solution-amid-data-leak-incident

May 11

SK Telecom introduces USIM format solution amid data leak incident: SK Telecom has decided to introduce a universal subscriber identity module (USIM) format ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20250510/g-dragon-teases-tokyo-dome-return-with-serene-photos-ahead-of-asian-tour

May 11

G-Dragon teases Tokyo Dome return with serene photos ahead of Asian tour: G-Dragon is set to make his long-awaited return to Japan’s Tokyo Dome ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/2025presidentialelection/20250511/south-koreas-conservative-party-loses-public-trust-after-failed-gambit-to-replace-presidential-candidate

May 11

South Korea's conservative party loses public trust after failed gambit to replace presidential candidate

reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-koreas-former-pm-han-drops-presidential-bid-ending-rift-among-2025-05-11/

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Reuters

Grade: A

May 11

South Korea's former PM Han drops presidential bid, ending rift among conservatives

apnews.com/article/south-korea-election-conservative-party-candidates-cc3141d0582486c6199b62f25d37445a

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apnews.com

Grade: A-

May 11

South Korean conservative party fails in a bid to switch presidential candidates: South Korea’s embattled conservative party has canceled then reinstated the ...

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asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Your-Week-in-Asia/Philippines-midterms-South-Korea-campaign-start-Nissan-earnings

May 11

Philippines midterms, South Korea campaign start, Nissan earnings: Welcome to Your Week in Asia. Hot on the heels of elections in Singapore and Australia ...

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asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/South-Korea-election/South-Korea-conservatives-pick-Kim-Moon-soo-after-flip-flop

May 10

South Korea conservatives pick Kim Moon-soo after flip-flop: SEOUL (Reuters) -- South Korea's conservatives made another about-face on Saturday and ...

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koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20250509/sbs-reporter-files-complaint-against-youtuber-over-audio-clip-of-kim-sae-ron

May 09

SBS reporter files complaint against YouTuber over audio clip of Kim Sae-ron: SBS reporter Kang Kyung-yoon has filed a criminal complaint against Kim Se-eui ...

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asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/South-Korea-election/South-Korea-s-conservatives-move-to-switch-presidential-candidates

May 10

South Korea's conservatives move to switch presidential candidates: Ex-PM Han Duck-soo joins party; Kim criticizes switch as 'political coup'

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Arab News

Grade: B-

May 09

North Korea says leader Kim supervised missile tests simulating nuclear strikes against rivals

arabnews.com/node/2600061/world

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HuffPost

Grade: D+

May 10

Image from the original article. Source: Mexico Sues Google For Renaming Gulf Of Mexico As 'Gulf Of America': As it stands, the gulf appears in Google Maps as Gulf of America within the United States ...

huffpost.com/entry/mexico-sues-google-for-renaming-gulf-of-mexico_n_681e8146e4b007ccedb056e1

Key FactsMexico Files Lawsuit Against Google Over Name Change

May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com

Mexico is suing Google for referring to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for U.S. users.

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the lawsuit without providing specific details.

"Mexico is suing tech giant Google for labeling the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for U.S. users."— Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the lawsuit in her daily press briefing.

Google defends the name change as part of its longstanding mapping policy.

An executive order from Trump mandates the name change, which is only applicable within the U.S.

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Reuters

Grade: A

11h

Samsung launches slimmest smartphone in race against rival Apple: Samsung Electronics made public on Tuesday its slimmest flagship model to date ...

reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/samsung-launches-slimmest-smartphone-races-against-rival-apple-2025-05-13/

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theguardian.com

theguardian.com/football/2025/may/12/son-heung-min-tottenham-europa-league-final

16h

Image from the original article. Source: ‘Desperate passion’ driving Son’s quest for Spurs win in Europa League final: Son Heung-min says the biggest reason he has stayed at Tottenham for so long is to ...

Key FactsSon's Passionate Pursuit of First Spurs Trophy

16h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com

Son Heung-min remains at Tottenham to win a trophy.

He has faced defeat in key finals and now aims for victory in the Europa League final against Manchester United.

The biggest reason I stayed at Tottenham was because I wanted to do something others couldn’t achieve.— Son Heung-min discusses his motivation for staying at Tottenham and winning a trophy.

Son views this match as a unique opportunity and is determined to find the final piece of his career puzzle.

Following his return from injury, he is ready to give everything for the team's success.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Grade: B+

6h

Ley replaced Dutton once before. This time is an even tougher task: Ley has such an impossible task that it makes sense to question what success means.

smh.com.au/politics/federal/ley-replaced-dutton-once-before-this-time-is-an-even-tougher-task-20250513-p5lyo6.html

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Business Insider

Grade: B-

9h

Samsung is tapping serious K-pop star power to sell its skinny phone: Samsung tapped Felix Lee, one of K-pop's hottest faces of late, to promote its new phone.

businessinsider.com/samsung-tapping-kpop-star-power-felix-lee-s25-edge-2025-5

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The Independent

independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/gadgets-tech/phones-accessories/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-b2749447.html

16h

Samsung unveils the new razor-thin Galaxy S25 Edge: Measuring 5.8mm thin and weighing just 163g, the S25 Edge is impressively slim and light

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cna.asia 14h

Australia's Albanese Labor government sworn in for second term: SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday (May ...

channelnewsasia.com/world/australia-anthony-albanese-labor-party-government-5125551

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ABC

abc.net.au/news/2025-05-12/the-coalition-has-a-young-person-problem/105276642

May 11

Image from the original article. Source: The Coalition has a young person problem: Post-election analysis showed back in 2022 that the conservative side of politics was failing to attract younger voters ...

Key FactsCoalition Faces Challenges with Young Voter Engagement

May 11 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au

Peter Dutton's remarks about young voters reveal a concerning disconnect from key demographics, especially renters and youth.

Analysis of the 2022 elections indicates that only a quarter of voters under 40 supported the Coalition, posing an existential threat.

"Young people are suffering and all the benefit is being concentrated towards those with capital."— Elijah Fokkens, a first-time voter expressing concerns about housing inequality.

Young voters expressed dissatisfaction with the Coalition's political offerings, particularly regarding housing and climate change issues.

In contrast, the Labor Party effectively utilized social media and influencers to engage younger voters, which may have been crucial for their electoral success.