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Man accused of stabbing a South Korean politician wanted to stop him becoming president, police say

South Korean police say the man accused of stabbing South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung in the neck told investigators that he wanted to kill him to prevent him from becoming the country’s president

The Independent UK

Stabbed S. Korean Opposition Leader Calls For 'End To Warlike Politics'

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, who was stabbed in the neck by a man pretending to be a supporter, called for an "end to warlike politics" as he was discharged from hospital Wednesday.

International Business Times

South Korea police raid home of suspect who stabbed opposition leader in neck

South Korean police have raided the home and office of a man who stabbed the country's opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, in the neck in an attack that left him in intensive care, officials said.

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Up First briefing: Israel Supreme Court ruling; South Korean opposition leader stabbed

Israel's Supreme Court rejects right-wing changes to the judiciary. South Korea's Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck during a visit to the city of Busan.

WEKU

South Korean opposition leader is stabbed by knife-wielding man

Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck, authorities said, during a visit to the city of Busan. No motive for the attack was immediately available.

WEKU

South Korean Opposition Leader Stabbed In Neck

South Korean opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck on Tuesday while talking to reporters in the port city of Busan.

International Business Times

South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck, expected to undergo surgery

South Korean opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck on Tuesday by a man who pushed through a crowd pretending to be his supporter.

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South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck, airlifted to hospital

Lee Jae-myung was attacked while speaking to reporters during a visit to the southeastern port city of Busan.

Al Jazeera

Busan, Riyadh Or Rome? 2030 World Expo Host To Be Revealed

Organisers will on Tuesday announce the host of the 2030 World Expo, with Rome in Italy, the Saudi capital Riyadh and South Korea's Busan contending to welcome the showpiece event held every five years.

International Business Times

China, Japan, South Korea Foreign Ministers Agree to Work on Reviving Leaders’ Summit

China’s Wang Yi also urged the three nations to restart negotiations on free trade agreements at a meeting in Busan Sunday

Caixin Global

5 best zombie movies to stream right now

Our picks for the best zombie movies streaming online, including Night of the Living Dead and Train to Busan

Tom’s Guide

The 20 Best Korean Horror Movies of All Time

From 'The Wailing' to 'Train to Busan,' the classics.

Marie Claire

Hyundai, Genesis Show Art Cars In New York To Promote 2030 World Expo

The artist Jay Flow created graffiti-inspired designs for the cars. They all have the message "Busan Is Ready" on the body.

Motor1

India continues winning run in Asian kabaddi championship

The Indian men’s Kabaddi team kept its unbeaten streak alive after defeating Japan 62-17 in their Asian Kabaddi Championships 2023 match in Busan, South Korea on Wednesday, clinching their third successive win at the tournament.

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Liverpool Echo

BTS, The Beatles and the growing links between Liverpool and South Korea's second city

Liverpool City Region and city of Busan sign landmark agreement

Bangkok Post

No glory for bullies: South Korea's school violence epidemic

BUSAN, South Korea: Pins hidden in her shoes, head forced down a toilet, kicked in the stomach: Korean hairdresser Pyo Ye-rim suffered a litany of abuse from school bullies, but now she's speaking out.

Newsroom.co.nz

Wayne to Busan: lessons for Auckland from Korea’s second city

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is rubbing shoulders this weekend with mayors from cities like New Orleans, Santiago and Mombasa at the World Climate Industry Expo in Busan

Reuters

US amphibious assault ship joins drills in South Korea

South Korean and U.S. troops launched their largest amphibious landing drills in years involving a U.S. amphibious assault ship, officials said on Thursday, a day after North Korea tested four long-range cruise missiles.

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Bangkok Post

Miss BTS? Watch their Busan concert in the cinema

K-pop sensation BTS is known for its outstanding stage presence that can attract fans around the world. Since their two-hour free concert "BTS In Busan" at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, South Korea, on Oct 15 last year was one of their most mesmerising performances, SF Cinema will screen the concert…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Review: A Baby for Sale in Korean Drama ‘Broker’

The Korean drama “Broker” begins like a noir. A young woman walks slowly in the pouring rain in the middle of the night in Busan, her flimsy hood doing little to keep her dry. She looks haunted but determined and soon we see her destination: A church with a collection…

The Independent UK

BTS members will serve in South Korea’s military, according to agency

BTS members are ‘looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025 following their service commitment,’ Big Hit Music announced

Asharq Al-Awsat

BTS to Hold Free Concert to Support S.Korea's Bid to Host World Expo

K-pop boy band BTS is reuniting on Saturday for a concert in the southern port city of Busan, which the city and the South Korean government hope will help win a bid to host the World Expo 2030. Titled “BTS in BUSAN” is a free concert set to take place…

Reuters

BTS holds free concert to support S.Korea's bid to host World Expo

K-pop boy band BTS reunited on Saturday for a concert in Busan in support of South Korea's bid to host the World Expo 2030 in the southern port city.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Asia’s Top Film Festival Roots for Regional Talent

From a Singaporean widow on a K-drama voyage of self-discovery to teenagers seeking revenge on a bully, the movies vying for the key prize at the Busan International Film Festival showcase a diverse array of Asian experiences. Ten films are in the running for the high-profile New Currents award at…

Bangkok Post

Thai film contending at Busan festival

BUSAN, South Korea: From a Singaporean widow on a K-drama voyage of self-discovery to a mixed-race Thai teen seeking her identity, the movies vying for the key prize at the Busan International Film Festival showcase a diverse array of Asian experiences.

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