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Islamophobia: Pig heads left outside a mosque in South Korea

A group of Muslim students living in Daegu, South Korea have been meeting to pray at a home near their university since 2014. In late 2020, they got permission to renovate the house and turn it into a mosque to better accommodate Muslims in the area. But their plans have…

France 24

In 2022 Kia Sold Nearly 80,000 EV6

Kia reports that in 2022, sales of the Kia EV6 model amounted to nearly 80,000 units, compared to less than 30,000 in 2021.

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Why South Korea’s President Is Talking About Nuclear Weapons

Yoon could be using the issue to send a tough message to North Korea, but it could be counterproductive, analysts say.

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Commentary: What could bring the Korean Peninsula to the brink of war

Since conservative Yoon Suk Yeol became president of South Korea eight months ago, North Korea has drastically increased military provocations. In an incident last month, at least five North Korean drones freely crossed into South Korea’s airspace. One drone infiltrated the northern end of a no-fly zone surrounding the president’s…

Chicago Tribune

South Korea president, in UAE, backs return to nuclear power

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol says his nation’s efforts to be carbon neutral by 2050 would rely in part on returning to nuclear power, even though his predecessor had tried to move away from atomic power

The Independent UK

UAE, S.Korea Leaders Discuss Cooperation Relations, Strategic Projects

UAE's President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed with the President of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, opportunities to develop strategic cooperation to broader horizons in various fields within the framework of the Special Strategic Partnership. Sheikh Mohammed met with the President of Korea, who is on a multi-day…

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UAE Pledges to Invest $30 Billion in South Korea

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will invest $30 billion in South Korea's industries, South Korea's presidential office said on Sunday. The investment decision was announced as South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol met his UAE counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi during a four-day state visit, Yoon's office…

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Kim's late birdie blast seals Sony Open victory

Los Angeles (AFP) - South Korea's Kim Si-woo produced a barnstorming birdie-birdie finish to snatch a one-shot victory at the PGA Tour's Sony Open in Hawaii on Sunday.

AFP

UAE pledges to invest $30 billion in South Korea -Yoon's office

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has decided to invest $30 billion in South Korea's industries, South Korea's presidential office said on Sunday, as the two countries seek to expand economic cooperation.

Reuters

PM hopes for swift resolution with S. Korea

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday expressed his hope that South Korea will seek an early resolution of the issue of former requisitioned workers.

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South Korean president travels to UAE, seeks arms sales

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has received an honor guard welcome on a trip to the United Arab Emirates

The Independent UK

Japan PM hopeful for ties as S.Korea looks to resolve wartime dispute

Washington (AFP) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Saturday he was hopeful for future ties with South Korea, whose conservative government has sought to resolve a longtime dispute over wartime forced labor.

AFP

Lucky loser Kwon claims historic ATP title

Soonwoo Kwon has become the first South Korean to win multiple ATP titles, beating Roberto Bautista Agut in a memorable Adelaide International 2 final.

AAP

Cho Gue sung to Celtic transfer is OFF as South Korean star wasn't 'wanted enough' with Hoops shopping around

Mainz had a bid rejected for the Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors hitman and a switch to Europe has been pushed back.

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3 South Koreans who swindled B1.6bn to be sent home

Police have arrested three South Korean nationals suspected of fraud causing losses of 1.6 billion baht in their homeland and will extradite them.

The Conversation

BTS singer set for military training – but South Korea is far from alone in retaining national service

Late last year, the first member of the most successful and famous boy band on the planet – BTS – began military service. Singer and songwriter, Kim Seok-jin (popularly known as Jin), 30, began five weeks of compulsory military training in South Korea by posting a selfie of his new…

France 24

Chinese travellers outraged after being identified with yellow badges at South Korean airport

Images showing Chinese tourists wearing yellow badges around their necks as they arrive in South Korea have elicited outrage online, among widespread accusations of discrimination related to Covid-19 travel restrictions. The yellow badges, however, are not a new protocol at Incheon Airport.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

S. Korea considers Japan relations in new proposal on compensation

SEOUL -- In an open forum on one of the most contentious issues between Japan and South Korea, a high-ranking South Korean government official laid out the details on Thursday for a plan to resolve the conflict over compensation for wartime requisitioned workers from the Korean Peninsula.

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Deadly Seoul crush blamed on ‘negligence’

SEOUL: South Korean police on Friday blamed negligence and planning failures for the Halloween crowd crush in Seoul that killed more than 150 people.

AFP

South Korean police blame deadly Halloween crush on negligence

Seoul (AFP) - South Korean police on Friday blamed negligence and planning failures for last year's Halloween crowd crush in Seoul that killed more than 150 people.

Daily Record

Cho Gue sung to Celtic hits transfer turbulence as striker 'won over by Mainz'

The protracted chase for the World Cup star could be reaching his end game according to two reports in South Korea.

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South Korean police seek manslaughter charges over deadly crowd surge

Among those recommended for indictment include the mayor of Seoul's Yongsan district, and the district's former police chief — two of the six who have been arrested.

Reuters

South Korean police blame fatal Halloween crush on lack of preparation, poor response

South Korea's police on Friday said a lack of preparations and an inadequate response were the main causes of the deadly Halloween crush in Seoul last year, wrapping up a monthslong investigation into the tragedy that killed 159 people.

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…

Al Jazeera

South Korea mulls compensating forced labourers via a public fund

Some victims of forced labour under the Japanese during World War II denounced the plan as ‘humiliating’.

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