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North Korean landmines could float into South Korea, South warns

North Korean landmines could be swept into South Korea by swelling rivers, South Korea’s military warned Wednesday, as the North places tens of thousands of the deadly explosives along its heavily fortified border

The Independent UK

Comeback kings and queens at major international football tournaments

Plus: teams wearing their away strip all the time; clubs dominating tournament squads; and did Stuart Pearce’s brother run the line in a Forest game?

The Guardian - UK

Former CIA Analyst Indicted For Working As South Korean Agent

Former CIA analyst indicted for secretly working for South Korea, allegedly receiving benefits for disclosing US Government information.

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South Korean airport authorities crack down on Trader Joe’s bagel seasoning

Travellers say the popular seasoning mix by US brand Trader Joe’s has been the subject of increased confiscation, because it contains poppy seeds

The Guardian - AU

Gov. Greg Abbott defends trip to East Asia during Hurricane Beryl

Abbott’s critics say he could have postponed the trip until the storm had passed, or at least cut it short once he saw the scale of the disaster.

The Texas Tribune

High-ranking North Korean Diplomat In Cuba Defected To South

A high-ranking North Korean diplomat stationed in Cuba defected to South Korea last November -- just months before Seoul and Havana established diplomatic ties, South Korea's spy agency said Tuesday.

International Business Times

North Korean Diplomat In Cuba Defects To South Korea

North Korean diplomat in Cuba defects to South Korea, adding to elite defectors seeking asylum. Recent high-profile defections highlight disillusionment wi...

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High-ranking North Korean Diplomat In Cuba Defected To South: Report

A high-ranking North Korean diplomat stationed in Cuba defected to South Korea last November -- just months before Seoul and Havana established diplomatic ties, a report said Tuesday.

International Business Times

North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South Korea in November, Seoul says

South Korea’s spy agency says a North Korea diplomat based in Cuba has defected to South Korea

The Independent UK

North Korea diplomat flees to South in highest ranking envoy defection since 2016

Ri Il-kyu was responsible for political affairs at Pyongyang’s embassy in Cuba, the Chosun Ilbo daily has reported

The Guardian - AU

Wolves to complain over alleged racist remark in pre-season clash

South Korea striker Hee Chan Hwang reported the incident midway through the second half, prompting a furious reaction from team-mates

The Independent UK

Nations which won Olympic medals in football

From the first football tournament in 1900 to the present day, a look at the nations which won Olympic medals in the sport...

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North Korea Threatens Response To South Korean Leafleting Campaign

Tensions escalate as North Korea threatens South Korea over leafleting campaigns and waste balloon launches.

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Kim Jong Un's sister says North Korea will send more rubbish balloons to South Korea

Kim Yo Jong hits out at ‘scum’ south of the border sending over infiltrating material

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The Independent UK

Sister of North Korean leader Kim hints at resuming flying trash balloons toward South Korea

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to respond to what she called a fresh South Korean civilian leafleting campaign

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Hyundai Motor Group's Global EV Sales Slowed Down In H1 2024

The South Korean manufacturer noted a significant decrease in all-electric and plug-in hybrid car sales in June.

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North Korea Threatens Nuclear Capability Boost Amid US-South Korea Tensions

North Korea threatens to enhance nuclear capabilities in response to US-South Korea joint deterrence guidelines, escalating tensions in the region.

The Independent UK

North Korea threatens to boost nuke capability in reaction to US-South Korea deterrence guidelines

North Korea has threatened to boost its nuclear fighting capability and make the U.S. and South Korea pay “an unimaginably harsh price” as it slams its rivals’ new defense guidelines that it says reveal an intention to invade the North

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Troubled AI Processor Developer Graphcore Finds a Buyer: SoftBank

After months of searching for a buyer, troubled U.K.-based AI processor designer Graphcore said on Friday that it has been acquired by SoftBank. The company will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of SoftBank and will possibly collaborate with Arm, but what remains to be seen what happens to the…

The Conversation

Sleep: a taut Korean thriller that leans into shamanistic and folkloric tradition

Sleep begins in the dead of the night, the opening credits roll accompanied only by the rhythmic sound of snoring. This sound is broken as a woman stirs to find her husband not beside her but sitting bolt upright on the end of the bed. As she turns on the…

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US And South Korea Sign Nuclear Deterrence Guidelines

U.S. and South Korea sign joint nuclear deterrence guidelines to counter North Korean threats, amid concerns over a defense pact between North Korea and Ru...

Al Jazeera

‘Star Wars’: South Korea touts lasers to shoot down North’s drones

South Korea says it plans to expand the laser programme to hit larger targets including aircraft and ballistic missiles.

The Independent UK

US and South Korea sign joint nuclear deterrence guidelines in face of North Korean threats

The U.S. and South Korea signed new joint nuclear deterrence guidelines, weeks after North Korea and Russia struck a defense pact that raised concerns in the region about the North’s growing nuclear threats

InsideEVs

The Best EVs Of 2024 Are From Korea And Germany, Says Consumer Reports

Hyundai and Kia make the best mainstream EVs, while Porsche and BMW scored the highest in the luxury segment and only one Tesla was among the finalists.

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South Korea To Deploy Laser Weapons Against North Korean Drones

South Korea to deploy laser weapons to counter North Korean drones, enhancing defense capabilities and regional stability.

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