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South Korean military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers violated boundary line

Seoul said last week’s violation of demarcation line was year’s first

The Independent UK · Aug 16

End of an era? South Korea’s sun sets in the Premier League but Japan rise

After the glory days of Park Ji-sung and Son Heung-min, there is a real prospect of the new Premier League season being Korean-free for the first time since 2005

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16

‘Always proud’: Kim Jong Un hails North Korea-Russia ties in message to Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their close relationship. Their countries are actively cooperating in all sectors, ensuring regional security and stability. This growing partnership has deepened significantly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. North Korea has provided troops and weapons to…

The Times of India · Aug 16

Samsung CEO: "Korea cool" isn't reason for Galaxy Z Fold 8's success

TM Roh, CEO Samsung Electronics, explains the company's continuing rise

T3 · Aug 15

'Begin discussions': South Korea's Lee Jae Myung calls for talks with North Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung seeks peace talks to formally end the Korean War. He also wants to discuss North Korea's nuclear capabilities and reduce regional tensions. This proposal comes as North Korea strengthens its military ties with Russia. Annual US-South Korean military exercises are scheduled to begin soon.…

The Times of India · Aug 15

South Korea's Kospi Is Back In A Bull Market. But Analysts Wonder If The Run Is Sustainable.

Kospi's comeback is being powered by renewed confidence in AI and memory chips. However, investors can expect more volatility.

International Business Times · Aug 14

Asian refiners buy more US crude as Hormuz remains blocked

Asian refiners are buying U.S. crude amid Strait of Hormuz shipping concerns. South Korea's GS Caltex secured two million barrels of Mars crude for November. Japan's Cosmo Energy and Eneos Corp also purchased Mars and WTI crude. Taiwan's CPC Corp bought WTI and West African crude through a tender. India's…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

The Week Ahead (Aug. 17-23): U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Canadian Goods

Ecuador’s president makes a state visit to China; the Chengdu Auto Show features nearly 120 auto brands

Caixin Global · Aug 14

Trump-Pardoned Rapper NBA YoungBoy Moved to South Korea and Declared 'Never in My Life' Will He Return

NBA YoungBoy has revealed he is now living in South Korea and vows he will 'never' return to the US, as he speaks about a serious heart condition and looming retirement.

International Business Times UK · Aug 14

How Imperial Japan turned to the sardine to help build a war machine

Empires have risen and fallen in their pursuit of precious resources such as oil, gold, tea or spices. But in the first half of the 20th century, an increasingly assertive Imperial Japan relied on a fishier form of wealth to build its military and industrial base: the sardine.

The Conversation · Aug 14