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Moonbin: K-pop star dies at age of 25 in suspected suicide

South Korean singer Moonbin, a member of K-pop boy band Astro, has died at the age of 25, his music label Fantagio said on Thursday.

Evening Standard

US to coordinate with South Korea on additional Ukraine support - State Dept

The United States will continue to coordinate closely with South Korea on more support for Ukraine, calling its key Asian ally "a stalwart partner" in defending Ukraine's sovereignty, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said.

Reuters

South Korea's Yoon to visit US next week for summit with Biden

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will visit the United States next week for a summit with President Joe Biden as the allies grapple for ways to handle the challenge posed by North Korea's growing nuclear and missile arsenal.

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K-pop star Moonbin of boy band Astro dies at 25

Seoul (AFP) - K-pop star Moonbin, a member of the boy band Astro, has died, his music label and South Korean police said Thursday, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans.

AFP

Kremlin: South Korean Arms for Ukraine Would Signify Involvement in Conflict

Any decision by South Korea to supply arms to Ukraine would make Seoul a participant in the conflict, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, after President Yoon Suk-yeol opened the door to such deliveries. South Korea has denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine and supplied economic and humanitarian aid to Kyiv, but…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kremlin: South Korean arms for Ukraine would signify involvement in conflict

Any decision by South Korea to supply arms to Ukraine would make Seoul a participant in the conflict, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, after President Yoon Suk Yeol opened the door to such deliveries.

Reuters

NKorean Leader Orders Launch of 1st Spy Satellite as Planned

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said preparations for the planned launch of the country's first spy satellite should go ahead to counter what he called threats from the United States and South Korea, state media reported on Wednesday. Analysts say the military satellite is part of the reclusive,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Kim orders launch of North Korea's first spy satellite

Seoul (AFP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country has finished building its first military spy satellite and gave the green light for its launch, state media said Wednesday.

AFP

Kim Jong Un orders launch of spy satellite to proceed

Putting a surveillance satellite into orbit is a key goal of North Korean leader’s military strategy.

Al Jazeera

Exclusive: South Korea's Yoon opens door for possible military aid to Ukraine

South Korea might extend its support for Ukraine beyond humanitarian and economic aid if it comes under a large-scale civilian attack, President Yoon Suk Yeol said, signalling a shift in his stance against arming Ukraine for the first time.

Reuters

North Korean leader orders launch of first spy satellite as planned

Reuters

J-Hope becomes 2nd BTS member to join South Korean army

J-Hope, a member of K-pop sensation BTS, has entered a South Korean boot camp to start his 18-month compulsory military service

The Independent UK

Google bans 36 popular apps as millions urged to delete them immediately

Security experts urged people to take care after the bug hut users in South Korea

Liverpool Echo

2024 Hyundai Elantra N First Official Images Show The Facelifted Sporty Sedan

It's technically the Avante N for South Korea, but the global model should look the same.

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AFP

J-Hope of BTS to begin mandatory South Korean military service

Seoul (AFP) - BTS star J-Hope was set to start his mandatory South Korean military service on Tuesday, local media reported, the second member to report for duty since the K-pop juggernaut went on hiatus last year.

AFP

BTS' J-Hope becomes second band member to enlist for military service

Seoul (AFP) - BTS star J-Hope was set to start his mandatory South Korean military service on Tuesday, local media reported, becoming the K-pop juggernaut's second member to enlist, prompting an outpouring of well-wishes from fans.

Reuters

K-pop star and BTS member J-Hope starts mandatory military service

J-Hope, a member of Grammy-nominated K-pop boy band BTS, began his mandatory military service in South Korea on Tuesday, the second member of the group to do so.

Al Jazeera

Japan, S Korea, US conduct drill amid tension with N Korea

Drills between the three countries follow North Korea’s test of a solid-fuel intercontinental missile.

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'Armored Core 6' Release Date Reveal Might Be Soon, Leaks Suggest

Game ratings out of Korea indicate that 'Armored Core 6' could launch sometime soon, but is it true?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Armored Core 6 gets product rating in Korea ahead of 2023 launch

FromSoftware's latest might be arriving sooner than initially thought.

Los Angeles Times

Doyle McManus: Ukraine's spring offensive already faces high stakes. The Discord leaks make them higher

The bizarre torrent of intelligence documents posted on a gamers' chat server, allegedly by a 21-year-old National Guard technician, produced headlines last week about a host of revelations including secret Russian military plans and U.S. espionage against allies like Israel and South Korea.

Evening Standard

Tottenham star Heung-min Son ‘honoured’ to tie Spurs legend Jermain Defoe on all-time scorers list

The South Korean is now equal sixth after hitting his 143rd goal in the 3-2 defeat by Bournemouth

Asharq Al-Awsat

S.Korea, US, Japan Hold Missile Defense Drills to Counter N.Korea

South Korea, the United States and Japan staged joint naval missile defense exercises on Monday, in a push to improve security co-operation and respond better to North Korea's evolving missile threats, Seoul's navy said. The news came days after the three nations agreed at talks in Washington to hold regular…

The Independent UK

US, allies conduct more drills in face of N. Korean threat

The United States, South Korea and Japan will conduct a joint missile defense exercise in waters near the Korean Peninsula as they further expand military training to counter the growing threats of North Korea’s nuclear-capable missiles

Reuters

S.Korea, US, Japan hold drills as N.Korea slams US 'nuclear blackmail'

South Korea, the United States and Japan staged joint naval missile defence exercises on Monday to improve responses to North Korean threats, as Pyongyang accused Washington of ramping up "nuclear blackmail" with military drills.

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