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South Korea gets short end of U.S. trade stick: To many, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's first official visit to the United States last month was a ...
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South Korea gets short end of U.S. trade stick: To many, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's first official visit to the United States last month was a ...
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Is South Korea’s economic miracle over?: Decades of growth are tapering off as the country struggles to reform its model and reduce its dependence on ...
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Quick Glance: The Future of South Korea's Economy: An Analysis
- South Korea's economy is facing challenges as the country strives to adapt its traditional growth model and reduce its reliance on manufacturing.
- A massive investment in chip factories in Yongin aims to strengthen the position of South Korea's semiconductor industry, while economists express concerns about future growth.
- With an aging population and declining productivity, South Korea is at risk of economic challenges as the government clings to proven growth drivers.
- South Korean companies must assert themselves in a changing global economic landscape and increase their innovation capacity to secure future growth.
South Korea Property Rout Sparks Fear of Private Credit Crisis: South Korea is emerging as a closely watched weak link in the $63 trillion world of shadow ...
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North Korea conducts first "nuclear trigger" simulation drills, state media says: North Korea carried out its first nuclear counterattack drills to simulate its ...
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Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
North Korea hacking teams hack South Korea defence contractors - police: Major North Korean hacking groups have mounted "all-out" cyber attacks against South ...
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Thailand Pitches to Host Formula One Race to Bolster Tourism: Thailand is staking claim to host a Formula One race, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pitching ...
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South Korean court hears children's climate change case against government: One of South Korea's highest courts began on Tuesday a public hearing into a case ...
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Quick Glance: South Korean Court Deliberates Children's Climate Change Lawsuit Against Government
- Environmental activist Choi Jia, alongside her younger sibling Choi Heewoo, participates in a press briefing preceding the initial hearing concerning petitions asserting that the government infringed upon their human rights due to an inadequate approach to climate change.
- A public hearing regarding a lawsuit brought by twenty-four young environmental activists against the government commenced in one of South Korea's top judicial bodies on Tuesday. The plaintiffs argue that the government's negligence in addressing climate change left them unprotected.
- Maintaining that South Korea's current climate strategies fall short in containing the temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, the plaintiffs claim this breaches the state's duty to safeguard fundamental rights. Scientists caution about the dire consequences of surpassing a 1.5C temperature increase.
- During the legal proceedings, the government asserted its commitment to minimizing carbon emissions and upholding its citizens' basic rights. Nevertheless, activists expressed dissatisfaction with the government's response and urged for more concrete actions against climate change.
Wild Card: The Bloomberg Open, Asia Edition: Good morning. Stocks bounced back ahead of tech earnings. South Korea’s shadow banking sounds alarm ...
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Asia is most climate disaster-impacted region, UN meteorological agency says: Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region by climate related hazards last year ...
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UBS Upgrades China Stocks to Overweight, Cuts Taiwan and Korea: UBS Group AG raised its recommendation on a key Chinese stock index to overweight in a rare ...
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China's EV strategy of going small and cheap to pay big dividends in Asia: Russell
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Thai PM asks top banks to lower interest rates to help economy: Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday said he had asked the country's four ...
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South Korea Early Trade Exports Rise in Positive Sign of Economic Growth: South Korea’s exports have made a brisk start to the second quarter based on early ...
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South Korea's economy likely saw steady economic growth in Q1: Reuters poll: South Korea's economy likely grew 0.6% last quarter, maintaining the same pace of ...
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North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday towards the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military said
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North Korea fires missile off east coast, South Korea, Japan say: North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday towards the sea off its east coast ...
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Seoul studies $99K cash incentive for each child born: If implemented, it would be South Korea's most generous baby incentive ever.
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Japan and India to be next AI hotspots: Vinod Khosla: PALO ALTO, California -- Artificial intelligence innovations are diverse, and related business ...
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South Korean nuclear fusion reactor sets new record, and other technology news you need to know
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China Is Front and Center of Gold’s Record-Breaking Rally: Gold’s rise to all-time highs above $2,400 an ounce this year has captivated global markets. China ...
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Spot the difference: Hong Kong chef's tattered tee resembles $1,500 Balenciaga top, says netizen
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South Korea and U.S. hold largest combined air force drills : KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea -- U.S. and South Korean F-35 fighter jets emit an ear-splitting ...
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The green energy ‘big bets’ Australia needs to go after: Sun Cable cofounder: Sun Cable’s cofounder wants Australia to think bigger about the green energy switch ...
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What to do about the EU’s relative decline: The European Union will be marginalised if it continues to shrink compared to other parts of the world ...
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Quick Glance: Addressing the EU's Relative Decline
- The EU faces marginalization if it continues to shrink compared to other parts of the world.
- There are two ways to look at the EU's relative decline: living standards and power.
- The EU is dealing with different threats from aggressive Russia, China, and the United States.
- To tackle the challenges, the EU needs to strengthen its single market, invest in key industries, and focus on future technologies.
It Is High Time to Engage North Korea: The alternative is to do nothing and drift into an even more serious crisis as North Korea further builds up its nuclear ...
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South Korea protests Japanese leaders' offerings to Yasukuni shrine: South Korea on Sunday protested Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's offering to Tokyo's ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea Objects to Japanese Leaders' Yasukuni Shrine Offerings
- South Korea expressed deep disappointment on Sunday over Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's offerings at the Yasukuni Shrine and urged Japanese leaders to show repentance for the country's wartime past.
- The shrine is viewed by Beijing and Seoul as a representation of Japan's historical military aggression due to its inclusion of 14 Japanese wartime leaders among the 2.5 million war dead honored there.
- The South Korean government calls on Japanese leaders to confront history and demonstrate sincere repentance, which would be a crucial step towards enhancing relations between the two countries.
- Despite progress in the South Korea-Japan relationship, particularly in security cooperation, the offerings made by Kishida and some cabinet members at the Yasukuni Shrine have sparked protests from South Korea.
Korean Lithium Refiner Ecopro Cuts Output on Weakening EV Demand: South Korean metals refiner Ecopro Innovation Co. has cut production of lithium hydroxide used ...
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Earth Day 2024: South Korean environmentalists organise fashion show featuring plastic wastes
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Korea coach wary of upstart Indonesia at Olympic football qualifiers : Korea defeated Japan 1-0 in their final group stage match at the Olympic men's football ...
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Kim Min-jae, Lee Kang-in close to special final : A South Korean player has yet to really enjoy a final of the UEFA Champions League, the biggest club game in ...
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South Korea's Last F-4E Phantoms Fire Final AGM-142 Popeye Missiles Prior To Retirement
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Boeing aims to bring flying cars to Asia by 2030: TOKYO -- U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing plans to enter the flying car business in Asia by 2030 ...
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Young Koreans ditch SMEs, prefer conglomerates: Young Koreans are increasingly shunning working for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) despite the falling ...
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Philippines Says South China Sea Deals Are No Longer Valid: Any behind-the-scenes deal between China and the previous Philippine administration over the disputed ...
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Flex out, thrift in for Gen MZ as high cost of living hits home : Chung Ah-reum, an office worker in her mid-30s, stays away from purchasing handbags ...
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Turkish officer honored for heroic sacrifice during Korean War : Mehmet Gonenc, a Turkish artillery officer, was remembered for his heroic sacrifice during the ...
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'Tremendous' currency pressure tests Asia bond investors: HONG KONG -- The U.S. dollar's strength and bets that the Federal Reserve will delay interest rate ...
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The Perception Game: How Are China and the US Viewed in Southeast Asia?: The State of Southeast Asia Survey 2024 reveals ASEAN's growing polarization amid ...
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Political heat prods Japan, South Korea to team up on weak currencies: The success of Japan and South Korea at inserting language voicing concern over their ...
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Bank of Korea chief watching Middle East tensions for FX, growth outlook reviews: South Korea's central bank chief on Friday said odds for any further policy ...
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Kim's North Korea Test New 'Super-Large Warhead' for Nuclear Missile: Pyongyang said on Friday it also test-fired its new Pyoljji-1-2 anti-aircraft missile in ...
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U.S. and S. Korea to meet on American troop costs this week | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Political heat prods Japan, South Korea to team up on weak currencies: The success of Japan and South Korea at inserting language voicing concern over their ...
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[INTERVIEW] NCT's Doyoung embraces individuality in solo debut album 'Youth'
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Philippine-U.S. drills, South Korea GDP, Beijing revives auto show: Welcome to Your Week in Asia.It's a busy week of diplomacy as U.S. Secretary of State ...
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Over 4 in 5 unprepared for post-retirement income drop: report : More than 81 percent of Koreans are not prepared for retirement, a study showed Monday.
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Theater restaurant offers Shakespeare-inspired menu: Central Yunit, a farm-to-table restaurant located inside the National Theater of Korea ...
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Busan International Short Film Festival returns for 41st year : While the city of Busan is famous for its sandy beaches, fresh seafood, iconic bridge and savory ...
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China hosts foreign naval officials amid South China Sea tensions: QINGDAO, Shandong: The Chinese Navy on Sunday (Apr 21) kicked off a biennial meeting of top ...
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South Korea, US conduct joint air drills : Against the backdrop of North Korea is increasing its war Readiness and boosting its military Arsenal South Korea and ...
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Hong Kong regulator set to launch new probe into PwC Evergrande audits: Apparent whistleblower report cites concerns over firm’s work for collapsed Chinese ...
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Japan-South Korea travelers help Incheon air traffic hit pre-COVID levels: SEOUL -- International passenger traffic at South Korea's Incheon International ...
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Four innovations helping to green the fashion industry: Sustainability and cost concerns are seeing global secondhand clothing sales soar ...
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MBK Partners acquires pharmaceutical wholesaler Geo-Young from Blackstone: MBK Partners has acquired a major stake in pharmaceutical wholesaler Geo-Young ...
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Prosecution releases mug shot of suspect who killed estranged girlfriend : Prosecutors on Monday disclosed the photo and identity of a murder suspect indicted on ...
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Japanese AI tool predicts when recruits will quit jobs: Japanese businesses traditionally all hire graduates at the same time each year, but about one in 10 ...
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Inspired by reality TV, Buddhist monks become matchmakers: Three monks, a horde of reporters and 20 singles looking for love walked into a Buddhist temple in ...
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Paris Olympics: China’s men fail to qualify after U23 Asian Cup campaign starts with two defeats
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Lufthansa evaluates new China routes amid slow recovery in capacity: Lufthansa Airlines' capacity on routes to and from China has returned to 70% of the levels ...
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Korea donates AI medical image analysis system to UAE : Korea has donated an advanced medical imaging analysis system to a military hospital in the United Arab ...
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What the Revamp of the Japan-US Alliance Structure Means for South Korea: New security and military arrangements will have knock-on effects for both Japan and ...
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Drink-driving actress and troubled K-drama star Kim Sae-ron drops out of comeback play due to ‘health reasons’
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How the Sewol Sinking Changed South Korea: 10 years on, bereaved families and their supporters continue to push for justice and accountability in all manner of ...
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Record-chasing Korda eyes 'opportunities' ahead as she closes in on Chevron Championship lead - News | Khaleej Times
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South Korea eases contentious medical school expansion: SEOUL -- South Korea's government on Friday came out with a compromise for its controversial plan to ...
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Inaugural Korea-Africa summit to serve as catalyst for co-prosperity : For many Koreans, Africa is a distant land.
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SK hynix, TSMC team up to develop next-generation AI memory chips : SK hynix has joined forces with TSMC to develop its next-generation high-bandwidth memory ...
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Shares of wire, cable manufacturers rally on AI infrastructure demand : Shares of wire and cable manufacturers are on the rise, driven by the accelerated growth ...
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Thousands of Samsung employees rally for better working conditions: HWASEONG, South Korea -- Over 2,000 members of a Samsung Electronics labor union held a rally ...
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Blackpink, Le Sserafim, Ateez, The Rose: how K-pop and Korean music is becoming a core element of Coachella
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Corporate direct financing dips over 22% in March on sharp drop in bond issuance
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BMW, Mercedes dealerships struggle amid promotion war : Dealerships affiliated with BMW Korea and Mercedes-Benz Korea incurred substantial losses last year ...
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Lovelyz's Mijoo, footballer Song Bum-keun confirm their relationship : Lovelyz member Lee Mijoo, 30, has made public her relationship with professional ...
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North Korea releases song praising leader Kim as 'friendly father': SEOUL — North Korea has released a new song praising leader Kim Jong-un for being a ...
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Quick Glance: New Song from North Korea Honors Kim Jong Un as 'Friendly Father'
- North Korea praises leader Kim Jong Un as a 'friendly father' and 'great leader' in a new song, part of a propaganda campaign to boost his image in the reclusive state.
- The music video for the song was broadcast on Wednesday on state-controlled Korean Central Television, showcasing North Koreans from various backgrounds enthusiastically singing lines like 'Let’s sing, Kim Jong Un the great leader' and 'Let’s brag about Kim Jong Un, a friendly father.'
- Moreover, a live performance of the song with orchestral accompaniment and in the presence of Kim was televised as part of a ceremony to mark the completion of constructing 10,000 new homes.
- The release of the cheerful song titled 'Friendly Father' coincides with recent changes by North Korean state media to the name of a holiday, sparking speculation that this move is aimed at consolidating Kim’s position.
WHO prequalifies new oral vaccine for cholera; Here’s what you need to know: Euvichol-S is a simplified formulation of the oral cholera vaccine (OCV) ...
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South Korea, Romania pledge defence cooperation amid reports of contract in works
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Football: Japan lose to S. Korea, face Qatar in U-23 Asian Cup last 8 - The Mainichi
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South Korea’s Yoon Starts Reshaping Team After Election Defeat: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol named a new chief of staff Monday after pledging to change ...
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The Sympathizer: What to Know About the Vietnam War and the Fall of Saigon: To understand the events of HBO's The Sympathizer you've got to know a little about ...
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Samsung launches its new monitor lineup in South Korea: A few months ago, Samsung unveiled its new monitor lineup for 2024. Some of those monitors have now been ...
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