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Seoul Says Will Resume Loudspeaker Propaganda Against North

South Korea announced Sunday that it would resume loudspeaker propaganda campaigns against the North, after Pyongyang sent a fresh barrage of trash-filled balloons across the border.

International Business Times

Seoul to restart anti-Pyongyang loudspeaker broadcasts in retaliation against trash balloons

South Korea says it will restart anti-North Korean propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts in border areas in response to continuing North Korean campaigns to drop trash on the South with balloons

The Independent UK

North Korea Resumes Balloon Campaign Amid Rising Tensions

Tensions rise as North Korea resumes balloon launches targeting South Korea with trash, prompting strong retaliation.

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N.Korea Again Sends Trash Balloons To South: Seoul Military

North Korea on Saturday sent a new round of trash-laden balloons towards the South, Seoul's military said, after anti-Pyongyang activists in the South said they had lofted balloons with leaflets against leader Kim Jong Un across the border.

International Business Times

North Korea resumes flying balloons in likely bid to drop trash on South Korea again, Seoul says

South Korea says North Korea has resumed flying balloons in a likely attempt to drop trash on South Korea again

The Independent UK

South Korea On Alert For More Trash Balloons From The North

South Korea's military said it was on alert for more trash-carrying balloons possibly arriving from North Korea on Sunday.

International Business Times

South Korea creates new KASA space agency, sets sights on the moon and Mars

South Korea has announced the creation of a new space agency and is aiming to land its own spacecraft on the moon and Mars in the coming decades.

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South Korea thinktank suggests girls start school earlier to raise birthrate

Critics label as ‘absurd’ idea from government-backed thinktank as country seeks to address population decline

The Guardian - UK

Will North Korea fly trash balloons into South Korea again? At look at rising tensions between them

South Koreans are alert for possible new launches by North Korea of balloons carrying rubbish into the South, a day after Seoul activists flew their own balloons to scatter political leaflets in the North

The Independent UK

Samsung workers in South Korea take industrial action for first time

National Samsung Electronics Union, which represents tens of thousands of people, is pushing for better wages.

Al Jazeera

Samsung Workers In S. Korea Stage First Strike: Union

Workers at tech giant Samsung Electronics in South Korea staged the first strike at the company on Friday, the head of a major union representing tens of thousands of people told AFP. Samsung Electronics is one of the world's largest smartphone makers and also one of the only companies globally…

International Business Times

The Kia EV3 Starts At $30,800 In South Korea. How Much Will It Cost In The U.S.?

We have some ideas, but only time will tell how Kia’s entry-level EV will be priced stateside.

InsideEVs

South Korea progress as Behram Abduweli boosts China's FIFA World Cup hopes

NEW DELHI: South Korea secured their spot in the subsequent stage of Asia's World Cup qualifiers by routing Singapore 7-0 on Thursday. Meanwhile, in Shenyang, newcomer Behram Abduweli's late goal helped China draw 1-1 with Thailand, keeping their hopes alive.

The Times of India

Japan, US, South Korean coast guards hold 1st joint drill off Japan's coast as China concerns rise

Japanese, U.S. and South Korean coast guard vessels have conducted their first three-way drill off Japan’s coast as the countries strengthen their maritime ties in response to increased assertiveness by China in pressing its territorial claims

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Balloon war escalates as South Korea sends propaganda leaflets and K-pop songs to North Korea

Propaganda leaflets critical of Kim Jong Un have been sent over the border, intensifying the ‘balloon wars’

The Independent UK

Russian court begins trial of US soldier arrested on theft charges

A court in Russia’s far eastern city of Vladivostok has begun the trial of an American soldier arrested earlier this year on charges of stealing

France 24

Russia's Lavrov wraps up Africa tour in Chad

In tonight's edition: Russia's foreign minister arrives in Chad on the last leg of his Africa tour, which has been marked by strong anti-Western sentiment. Also, at the Korea-Africa summit in Seoul, South Korea announces plans to ramp up rice production in Africa. And we head to Cameroon, where Penja…

The Independent UK

South Korean group flies propaganda leaflets across border following North's trash-balloon launches

A South Korean activists’ group has flown large balloons carrying propaganda leaflets toward North Korea, which has threatened to send more balloons with manure and trash across the border in response

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Tensions Escalate As North Korea Strengthens Border With South

Recent developments in Korean Peninsula raise concerns over escalating tensions between North and South Korea, with potential for renewed crisis.

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US-South Korea Conduct Joint Precision Bombing Drill Over Korean Peninsula

U.S. and South Korea conduct joint bombing drill to deter North Korea amid escalating tensions.

The Guardian - US

What we learned from the start of USWNT’s Hayes era: youth gets its chance (for now)

Emma Hayes led the US to a pair of convincing wins over South Korea in her first two games as national team coach. There was plenty to digest

The Independent UK

US flies B-1B bomber for 1st precision bombing drill in 7 years as tensions simmer with North Korea

South Korea says the U.S. has flown a long-range B-1B bomber over the Korean Peninsula for its first precision-guided bombing drill with the South in seven years

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US Conducts Precision-Guided Bombing Drill In South Korea

South Korea and the US conduct precision-guided weapon bombing drill to enhance readiness amid regional tensions.

France 24

India's election results show frustration over unequal economic growth

Indian shares plunged and the rupee tumbled after early results showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party winning far fewer seats than expected in the country's election, leaving it reliant on coalition partners. Billionaire Gautam Adani's business empire saw nearly $45 billion in its market value wiped off in a single…

France 24

Complicated coalition talks ahead in South Africa after ANC loses majority

In this edition: South Africa prepares for complicated coalition talks after the ANC lost its historic majority in parliament over the weekend. Also, dozens of African heads of state head to Seoul for a summit aimed at deepening ties with South Korea. Plus we head to Ethiopia, where the Tigray…

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