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Iran claims it struck an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran reports striking an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Hundreds of thousands rallied in Tehran showing strong government support. South Korea considers expanding its naval presence in the Gulf of Aden. Houthi supporters demonstrated in Yemen protesting accusations regarding Mecca. Tensions also flared between Lebanese and Israeli soldiers…

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First Thing: Witnesses recount Israeli ‘double-tap’ strike that killed child and medic in Gaza

When Mohammad Abdul Zinati, 15, rushed to help a man wounded in a bomb attack, he had no time to react before he too was hit. Plus, meet the cartographers who took on centuries of western bias

The Guardian - UK

South Korean president urges Trump dialogue with Pyongyang

Trump announced in August that he intended to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year as he once again touted the pair's relationship. Pyongyang has offered little response.

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Iran says it strikes an oil tanker, and other Mideast developments

Iran says it has struck an oil tanker trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

'No troops for war': South Korea's Lee rules out deployment to overseas conflicts

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Lee said South Korea would not take part in an overseas conflict but would consider limited measures to protect its nationals and the route used to transport crude oil, Yonhap News Agency reported. "Let it be clear. There will be no dispatch of…

The Times of India

Landmark South Korean court ruling says North Korea must pay for blowing up border office

Seoul calls for resumption of inter-Korean diplomacy to resolve all issues between rival nations

The Independent UK

South Korean court orders North Korea to pay $32.5 million for blowing up joint liaison office

A South Korean court has ruled that North Korea should pay the South 44.6 billion won, or about $32.5 million, for blowing up a joint liaison office between the countries in 2020

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Nearly $12bn project pipeline gives new weight to Seoul –Tashkent ties in minerals, AI and transport

Uzbekistan is seeking Korean finance and technology for critical minerals, advanced manufacturing and infrastructure. Mirziyoyev’s visit comes ahead of Wednesday’s first C5+Korea leaders’ summit.

Euronews

South Korea and Kazakhstan sign agreements worth €16.5 billion

Kazakhstan called for doubled trade and deeper cooperation in industry, critical minerals, technology, automotive manufacturing and the Middle Corridor.

Euronews

Yoon acquitted in case related to South Korean marine's drowning in a rare legal reprieve

South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol has won a rare legal reprieve in one of the criminal cases brought after he was ousted for imposing martial law

The Independent UK

Macron hosts summit to urge support for cinema amid impact of AI, streaming

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for stronger international efforts to protect cinema from the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence and streaming platforms while hosting more than 200 industry figures at the Lumière Summit in southern France.

France 24

France, South Korea announce billion-euro investment for audiovisual industry

France and South Korea will invest one billion euros to support the audiovisual and entertainment sector, President Emmanuel Macron said as he brought together some of the world's top entertainment bosses for a summit on the future of cinema.

Radio France Internationale

298 Missing Cases Reopened After Jeju Cop Allegedly Cleared 2 People Later Found Dead

A South Korean officer is detained for allegedly closing missing-person cases without verification, leading to tragic outcomes. Authorities are reviewing 298 cases he handled, sparking calls for police accountability.

International Business Times UK

Four bodies in three days: Police under scrutiny after mysterious deaths on South Korea’s Jeju island

At least four people reported missing on Korean island found dead

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International Business Times UK

Missing Woman's Body Found in Jeju 100 Days After Police Closed Her Case, National Probe Ordered

The discovery of Jang Mi-ran's body on Jeju Island has sparked national outrage over police mishandling of missing person cases, prompting a presidential order for a thorough investigation.

The Economic Times

From stock euphoria to panic: South Korea investors face painful market fallout

South Korea’s KOSPI has fallen about 30% from its June 19 peak as a retail-driven stock market boom fuelled by leveraged products turned into a sharp sell-off. The market fallout has left investors facing substantial losses, while raising concerns over financial-market reforms, retail leverage and South Korea’s ambitions to secure…

The Economic Times

Train to nowhere? South Korea's lonely push for peace with the North

South Korea's Woljeong-ri station project symbolizes peace hopes amid complex inter-Korean relations. President Lee Jae Myung's dovish approach faces hurdles from US actions and North Korea's provocations. Pyongyang ignores Seoul's overtures and labels South Korea its most hostile enemy. The rail project, stalled previously, now inspires skepticism among local residents.…

The Independent UK

North Korea dismisses Trump’s bid to woo Kim Jong Un at the expense of longstanding US ally

Trump and Kim met three times from 2018-2019 but their high-stakes diplomacy eventually fell apart

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South Korea turns to China as Trump warms up to Kim

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi arrived in Seoul on Wednesday for talks with South Korean officials, as US President Donald Trump’s push to revive diplomacy with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reshapes the security dynamics on the Korean Peninsula.

The Guardian - AU

In cutting joint drills, Trump has given South Korea’s president what he wants. So why is Seoul so uneasy?

Lee Jae Myung has long pushed for stronger homegrown defences, yet Donald Trump’s move has sparked alarm in some quarters

Euronews

North Korea slams joint US-South military drills as 'open threat' to regional security

On Sunday, US President Donald Trump stunned regional allies by ordering the Pentagon to scale back the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, just a day before they were due to start.

Euronews

South Korea and Japan stress stress 'critical' US alliance as Trump slashes military drills

Trump made the surprise announcement about the troop drawdown in a social media post just before US and South Korean soldiers began Monday's annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises.

The Independent UK

South Korea urges ‘solid’ US alliance after Trump cuts military drills to appease Kim Jong Un

Trump said the military exercises with South Korea ‘send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile’ to North Korea

The Economic Times

How has the US-South Korea relationship evolved under Trump?

President Trump's approach has tested the U.S.-South Korea alliance over military drills. Security commitments and troop presence remain points of contention between the nations. Trade relations have seen renegotiations and tariff pressures impacting South Korean businesses. South Korean companies have significantly invested in various U.S. industries. Political management has involved…

The Guardian - AU

South Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills

Lee Jae Myung reiterates desire for full command back in Seoul’s hands after Donald Trump cuts joint exercises, citing warm ties with Kim Jong-un

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