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Protesters rally in Seoul over Japan’s Fukushima water release

Around 1,000 people from South Korea’s main opposition party and civil groups have staged a protest in downtown Seoul.

The Independent UK

As Australia eyes its Women’s World Cup legacy, South Korea offers a cautionary tale

The men’s 2002 tournament sent the Asian nation into a football frenzy but the buzz quickly faded and there’s little to show for it now

The Guardian - AU

Hulu and Disney Plus have a new Korean thriller series that's the next Squid Game

Moving is the most viewed and most talked about Korean original series on Hulu and Disney Plus – and it looks fantastic.

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Korean Cultural Centre India launches language training for Indian welders moving to South Korea

The Korean Cultural Centre India (KCCI) has launched a comprehensive initiative to equip shipyard welders moving to South Korea.

The Hindu

How scientists found that LK-99 is probably not a superconductor

Superconductors allow current to flow with zero resistance, but only at very low temperatures. In July 2023, a South Korean group claimed to have found an ambient-condition superconductor, LK-99, but replication efforts failed. Evidence suggests LK-99 is not a superconductor, but models show it could form one at low temperature.…

The Hindu

Fukushima: China accused of hypocrisy over its own release of wastewater from nuclear plants

Plant in China releases water with higher amounts of tritium, scientist says, calling into question seafood ban imposed on Japan

The Guardian - AU

UFC Fight Night 225 breakdown: Is ‘The Korean Zombie’ a live underdog against Max Holloway in Singapore?

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC Fight Night 225 main event: Chan Sung Jung vs. Max Holloway in Singapore.

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The 12 Best Korean Dramas on Amazon Prime Video

While Prime Video's K-drama catalog is more sparse than other streamers', it boasts some underrated gems.

Marie Claire

North Korea says its 2nd attempt to launch a spy satellite has failed

The failed launch prompted neighboring Japan to issue a brief "J-alert" ordering some residents to evacuate to safe places as the North Korean rocket flew over its southernmost islands of Okinawa.

WEKU

China bans Japanese seafood after Fukushima wastewater release

Water containing radioactive tritium being pumped into Pacific via tunnel from Tepco plant, amid protests from China, South Korea and fishing communities

The Guardian - AU

In Japan's neighbors, fear and frustration are being shared over radioactive water release

Public fears and frustrations are being shared in Japan's neighboring countries about the release of treated radioactive wastewater from a crippled nuclear power plant Thursday

The Independent UK

Mother of Army private in North Korea tells AP that her son 'has so many reasons to come home'

The mother of a U.S. Army private who mysteriously sprinted across the border into North Korea last month says her son, Travis King, has “so many reasons to come home

The Independent UK

North Korea conducts rocket launch in likely 2nd attempt to put spy satellite into orbit

South Korea says North Korea has launched a long-range rocket

The Independent UK

Cheaper Kia Ray EV Minicar Returns To Korea With More Range, Power

Kia will begin taking pre-orders for the Ray EV in South Korea from August 24, ahead of the tiny four-seat EV's official launch on September 12.

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The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping critic flees China to South Korea by jetski

Chinese dissident Kwon Pyong, 35, was arrested after becoming stuck in mudflats near Incheon

The Times of India

Sindhu exits; Sen advances at Worlds

The second day of the BWF World championships in Copenhagen saw mixed fortunes for India as Lakshya Sen and H S Prannoy were at their fluent best but PV Sindhu made another early exit. Lakshya thrashed Jeon Hyeok Jin of South Korea 21-11, 21-12, while Prannoy won 21-9, 21-14 against…

InsideEVs

Kia EV9 To Enter US Market In Q4 With Four Trim Levels

The market launch of the Kia EV9 in the United States is just a few months from now, which prompt the South Korean manufacturer to reveal additional details.

The Conversation

Camp David summit turns attention to North Korea, as well as China

While China’s relationship with the region and the world is a constant focus of attention and scrutiny, world leaders have also been closely watching North Korea, particularly for its steadily increasing ballistic missile capability.

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Al Jazeera

North Korea plans second spy satellite launch in coming days: Japan

Launch could take place between August 24 and 31, after May’s attempt ended in disaster.

The Independent UK

North Korea tells Japan of launch plan, a possible 2nd try to put up spy satellite, Japan media say

Japanese media say North Korea has told Japan it plans to launch a satellite in the coming days, in what could be a second try to put a military spy satellite into orbit

The Independent UK

North Korea's Kim watches cruise missile launches as US, South Korean troops begin annual drills

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has observed the test-firing of its strategic cruise missiles

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on the Camp David summit: it signals a new cold war – this time with China

The meeting between Joe Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea symbolises a profound hardening of attitudes in the Pacific

Al Jazeera

Leaders of US, South Korea and Japan hail summit as ‘turning point’

Countries pledge to deepen partnership at historic Camp David talks, while condemning actions of China and North Korea.

The Independent UK

Biden hails ‘a new era in partnership’ as US, Japan and Korea announce ‘Camp David Principles’

The three-way summit is part of Mr Biden’s efforts to strengthen US alliances in the Indo-Pacific region

Roll Call

Biden, Asian leaders pledge deeper ties amid tensions with China, North Korea - Roll Call

President Biden and Japan's and South Korea's leaders announced steps to to deepen their alliance and keep China and North Korea in check.

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