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Attack On S. Korean Opposition Leader Aimed To 'Keep Him From Presidency': Police

The recent stabbing of South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was meticulously planned by a well-prepared assailant who wanted to prevent the politician from becoming president, police said Wednesday.

International Business Times

Which teams are favourites to win the AFC Asian Cup 2023?

Al Jazeera takes a look at the top five favourites to lift the AFC Asian Cup crown in Qatar.

Al Jazeera

Someone's Getting a New Crib: South Korea Eases Housing Regulations!

President of South Korea announces measures to boost home supplies by easing regulations, bringing hope to the housing market and encouraging economic growth.

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Stabbed S. Korean Opposition Leader Calls For 'End To Warlike Politics'

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, who was stabbed in the neck by a man pretending to be a supporter, called for an "end to warlike politics" as he was discharged from hospital Wednesday.

International Business Times

N. Korea's Kim Brands Seoul 'Principal Enemy' On Weapons Factory Tour

North Korea's Kim Jong Un branded South Korea his country's "principal enemy" and warned he would not hesitate to annihilate it as he toured major weapons factories, state media said Wednesday.

International Business Times

Guam police say a man who fatally shot a South Korean tourist has been found dead

Guam police say a man suspected of fatally shooting a South Korean tourist during a robbery in the U.S. territory last week has died and his alleged getaway driver is in custody

The Independent UK

Some believe the 1889 Russian flu pandemic was actually caused by a coronavirus – here's why that's unlikely

COVID-19 was the first coronavirus pandemic. The original Sars virus from 2003 and the Mers virus that created a health emergency in South Korea in 2015 were both coronaviruses, but fortunately failed to turn into pandemics in the way that COVID did.

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“We Have No Choice”: Dog Meat Restaurant Owners Oppose South Korean Ban On Dog Meat Trade

The new ban will come into effect in three years, offering restaurant owners time to find alternative sources of income. The post “We Have No Choice”: Dog Meat Restaurant Owners Oppose South Korean Ban On Dog Meat Trade first appeared on Bored Panda.

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South Korea bans dog slaughter and sale, supporting animal welfare

South Korea's parliament passes bill banning dog meat, reflecting evolving attitudes and strong support for animal welfare. A big change for breeders and f...

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South Korea takes dog meat off the menu

The government will provide compensation to dog meat businesses, although consumption was already rare.

Al Jazeera

South Korea Parliament Passes Bill Banning Dog Meat Trade

South Korea's parliament on Tuesday passed a bill banning breeding, slaughtering and selling dogs for their meat, a traditional practice that activists have called an embarrassment for the country.

International Business Times

South Korea passes bill banning production and sale of dog meat

Animal welfare campaigners hail decision as ‘historic victory’ after years of pressure at home and abroad

The Guardian - UK

The 10 players to watch at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar

From South Korean and Japanese stars to local heroes, these are the players expected to light up the tournament.

Al Jazeera

South Korea passes law to ban sale and supply of dog meat

Bill will come into effect in three years and will end sale and supply of canine meat

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South Korea's Credit Market Holds Strong Amid Builder Debt Challenges

Discover how South Korea's credit market has managed to weather the storm of debt problems in the real estate sector, showcasing its resilience and stability.

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South Korea's parliament endorses landmark legislation outlawing dog meat industry

The bill would make the slaughtering, breeding, trade and sales of dog meat for human consumption illegal from 2027 and punish such acts with 2-3 years in prison.

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South Korea’s parliament endorses landmark legislation outlawing dog meat industry

South Korea’s parliament has endorsed legislation outlawing the country's dog meat industry

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South Korea's gender imbalance is bad news for men − outnumbering women, many face bleak marriage prospects

South Korea’s bachelor time bomb is about to really go off. Following a historic 30-year-long imbalance in the male-to-female sex ratio at birth, young men far outnumber young women in the country. As a result, some 700,000 to 800,000 “extra” South Korean boys born since the mid-1980s may not be…

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'Soldiers of Christ' killing unsettles Korean Americans in Georgia and stokes fear of cults

The slaying of a South Korean woman during an initiation process for a group that called itself Soldiers of Christ has shocked the large Korean American community in metro Atlanta

Evening Standard

What is Mahayana New Year and what happens on the day?

China, Taiwan, Tibet, Mongolia, Japan, Korea, and China are few of the countries where Mahayana Buddhism is practised

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Tensions soar as North Korea fires near South Korean border

North Korea's latest artillery drills near the South Korean border raise tensions in the region. With military exercises and warnings of imminent war, the ...

The Independent UK

North Korea denies artillery firing and mocks South Korea's detection capabilities

The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has mocked South Korea’s ability to detect weapons launches by the North

International Business Times

North Korea Fires 60 Rounds Of Artillery Near South Korean Border Island

North Korea's military fired over 60 artillery rounds near Yeonpyeong Island on Saturday, Seoul's military said, a day after both sides staged live-fire drills in the same area near their contested maritime border.

The Independent UK

South Korea says the North has again fired artillery shells near their sea border

South Korea says North Korea has conducted a new round of artillery firing drills near the rivals’ disputed sea boundary

WEKU

North and South Korea conduct provocative military drills along their sea boundary

The rival Koreas fired artillery rounds into the sea as part of provocative drills along their disputed sea boundary Friday, in violation of the fragile 2018 inter-Korean agreement.

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