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U.S. allies South Korea and Japan move closer to resolve forced labor feud

South Korea announced on Monday a plan to compensate victims of forced labor under Japan's colonization through a government foundation with funds from South Korean companies.

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South Korea announces plan to compensate victims of Japan's wartime forced labour

South Korea announced plans Monday to compensate victims of Japan’s forced wartime labour, aiming to end a “vicious cycle” in the Asian powers’ relations and boost ties to counter the nuclear-armed North.

France 24

S Korea announces plan to resolve row over Japan forced labour

Plan to compensate victims of colonial-era forced labour met with protests in Seoul but hailed as ‘historic’ by the US.

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Seoul announces plan to compensate victims of Japan wartime forced labour

SEOUL: South Korea announced plans Monday to compensate victims of Japan's forced wartime labour, aiming to end a "vicious cycle" in the Asian powers' relations and boost ties to counter the nuclear-armed North.

Bangkok Post

‘Return to Seoul’ Portrays the Plight of the Culturally Rootless

Freddie has many faces, but underneath them all is the cultural rootlessness that drives her self-destructive acting out.

The News Lens

Japan weighs lifting of strict controls on exports to South

The government will likely lift its strict export controls on semiconductor materials and other items to South Korea if Seoul withdraws a complaint lodged with the World Trade Organization against Japan, government sources said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Tokyo and Seoul mending frayed ties

TOKYO: Japan and South Korea are considering settling a dispute over wartime labour compensation and other issues in a package deal amid growing momentum toward improving ties, a diplomatic source said on Saturday.

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Hyundai was poised to become Tesla's top contender. Then the US government blindsided it

K-drama, K-pop, kimchi, bibimbap: Korean culture, in the form of entertainment and food, has long taken hold in California and across the U.S.

Los Angeles Times

New 'grab and go' Korean diner to open in Edinburgh this spring

A NEW “grab and go” style Korean diner will open in Edinburgh this year, offering food inspired by the culture of Seoul.

The National (Scotland)

South Korea's Yoon calls Japan vital partner in memorial speech

SEOUL -- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday stressed the importance of South Korea-Japan relations, calling Japan "a partner" at a ceremony to commemorate the March First Independence Movement against Japan's colonial rule.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

South Korea's Yoon renews hopes for improved ties with Japan

South Korea’s president has called Japan “a partner that shares the same universal values” and renewed hopes to repair ties frayed over Japan’s colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula

The Independent UK

'Wholesome' South Korean reality TV proves a global hit

Seoul (AFP) - The challenge is straight from Greek mythology: hold a boulder aloft as long as possible.Korean car dealer Jo Jin-hyeong lasted over two hours, captivating global audiences in a reality show that could signal a new K-culture export success.

AFP

Movie review: Terrific ‘Return to Seoul’ follows adoptee's search for roots in a place she never knew

The question’s simple enough. “How long do you want to stay?” the hotel clerk asks Freddie, the 25-year-old French citizen of Korean descent checking in at the beginning of the low-keyed marvel that is “Return to Seoul.” Not sure, she says. A couple of weeks, maybe.

Chicago Tribune

'Honoured' Klinsmann named coach of South Korea

Seoul (AFP) - Jurgen Klinsmann, who won the World Cup as a player and led Germany to the semi-finals as coach, has been appointed head coach of South Korea, the country's football association said Monday.

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South Korean gay couple sees court win as breakthrough for equality

For So Sung-uk and Kim Yong-min, who last week won a landmark Seoul court ruling on national health coverage for gay couples, the tide may finally be turning in their years-long struggle for equal recognition in South Korea for LGBT partnerships.

AFP

North Korea's Kim opens key meeting on agriculture

Seoul (AFP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has opened a key party meeting to discuss agricultural development, state media said Monday, following a report of "grave" food shortages in the isolated country.

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea Fires More Missiles after US-South Korea Nuclear Drill

North Korea said Friday it had fired cruise missiles and claimed that ramped-up US-South Korean military drills "can be regarded as a declaration of war". It came after the two allies conducted a tabletop exercise at the Pentagon focused on responses to a nuclear attack by Pyongyang, said AFP. North…

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North Korea fires more missiles after US-South Korea nuclear drill

Seoul (AFP) - North Korea said Friday it had fired cruise missiles and claimed that ramped-up US-South Korean military drills "can be regarded as a declaration of war".

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To YouTube and beyond: controversial S. Korean pundit kicked off radio

Seoul (AFP) - A hero to some.A foul-mouthed conspiracy theorist to others.South Korea's most controversial talk show host had his hit programme taken off air, so now he's taken his massive following to YouTube.

AFP

Fashion courts K-Pop and its fans at Milan catwalk shows

Milan (AFP) - Milan's catwalks may be the epicentre of global fashion this week, but it's Seoul and K-Pop fans who are front and centre in the battle for new luxury customers.

The Guardian - AU

South Korean court recognises legal status of same-sex couples for first time

Seoul high court rules gay couple allowed same health insurance rights as heterosexual couple in landmark case

AFP

South Korean court recognises same-sex couple's rights

Seoul (AFP) - A South Korean court delivered a landmark ruling on Tuesday recognising the rights of a same-sex couple for the first time, with activists hailing the verdict as a major victory for LGBTQ rights in the country.

Reuters

Groundwater carries radiation risk for North Korean cities near nuke test site - rights group

Tens of thousands of North Koreans and people in South Korea, Japan and China could be exposed to radioactive materials spread through groundwater from an underground nuclear test site, a Seoul-based human rights group said in a report on Tuesday.

AFP

N. Korea fires ballistic missiles in warning over US, S. Korea drills

Seoul (AFP) - North Korea fired two ballistic missiles Monday, its second weapons test in 48 hours, which Pyongyang said was a drill for a rocket launcher capable of a "tactical nuclear attack" that could take out entire enemy air bases.

AFP

N. Korea fires rockets in warning over US, S. Korea drills

Seoul (AFP) - North Korea fired two rockets on Monday, in a drill for a launcher Pyongyang said was capable of a "tactical nuclear attack" that could take out entire enemy air bases.

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