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South Korea mulls pause on North Korea military pact after Hamas attack

South Korea’s defence minister says violence in Israel and Gaza shows a need to strengthen monitoring of the North.

Al Jazeera

Hamas' attack on Israel prompts South Korea to consider pausing military agreement with North Korea

South Korea’s new defense minister says he would push to suspend a 2018 military agreement with North Korea on reducing tensions between the rivals, insisting that it hampers the South’s surveillance activities along their heavily armed border when the North’s nuclear threats are increasing

The Independent UK

The Asian Games wrap up, with China dominating the medal count

The Asian Games wrapped up Sunday with China dominating the medal count, followed by Japan and South Korea. China has traditionally been strong in the event and it was again, taking advantage of being at home in the eastern city of Hangzhou.

The Independent UK

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Hangzhou Asian Games | Security tightened ahead of closing ceremony

China hosted the Asian Games in Hangzhou, with 12,407 athletes from 45 nations competing in 40 sports. China topped the medals table with 201 golds, two better than their previous best of 199. Japan took second place with 52 golds, and South Korea third on 42. India’s total medal haul…

The Hindu

Jyothi, Ojas' rare treble adds to India's archery glory

India claims top spot in archery medal table with five gold, pushing South Korea to second position for first time since 1978

The Times of India

Asian Games: Satwik and Chirag win historic badminton gold in Hangzhou

NEW DELHI: The men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinched India's first-ever gold medal in badminton at the Asian Games. This historic triumph unfolded with an impressive straight-game victory over South Korea's Choi Solgyu and Kim Wonho, creating an unforgettable moment on a memorable Sunday.

The Times of India

Chess: India men, women teams remain in second spot after easy wins

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's and women's chess teams delivered impressive performances on Friday in the eighth round of the chess team competition at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

The Times of India

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Hangzhou Asian Games | Satwik-Chirag enter final, keep first-ever gold medal hopes alive

Satwik/Chirag storm into final, inch closer to India's first-ever badminton gold at Asian Games. World No.3 pair produce sensational show to outclass Malaysia's Aaron/Soh 21-17, 21-12 in 46 mins. Indian pair first to assure silver. Will face Korea's Choi/Kim in final.

The Hindu

South Korea teachers seek protection from harassment by students' parents

Many South Korean teachers say they have suffered from parents' harassment and excessive demands. This summer, they came out to the streets voicing anger and demanding protection for their rights.

WEKU

South Korean teachers demand protection against harassment from parents

To mark World Teachers' Day, we take a closer look at the school system in South Korea. Although the country's schools have an excellent reputation, thousands of teachers have been protesting in Seoul for the past three months. They are demonstrating against harassment from parents – relentless pressure that has…

France 24

India overcome Korea, to meet Japan for gold

The Indian men's hockey team took a firm step towards an Asian Games gold and a ticket to the Paris Olympics, but not before surviving a scare from South Korea. In a pulsating semifinal in which India went from impressive to ordinary before pulling themselves together, Harmanpreet Singh and his…

The Times of India

Early Celebration Leaves South Korean Skating Team 0.01 Seconds Short of Gold Medal, Military Exemption

South Korean roller skater Jung Cheol-won raised his hands in victory at the finish, only to realize he had been beaten to the line.

Sports Illustrated

Duo of Jyothi Surekha & Ojas Deotale wins mixed team compound gold

HANGZHOU: Indian archers ended South Korea’s dominance in the compound division after the pair of Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Ojas Pravin Deotale won the mixed team gold in a closely-fought final here on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Asian Games | India enter men's hockey final with 5-3 win over South Korea

India enter title clash of men's hockey at Asian Games after 5-3 win vs. South Korea. Hard-fought semifinal saw India take 3-0 lead in 1st quarter. India won bronze in last edition, eyeing repeat of 2014 gold medal. Win guarantees direct entry into 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Zenger

Blockchain Boom: Countries Worldwide Invest, Build, And Support Innovations

Singapore, Switzerland, South Korea, Malta, and UAE lead the charge in blockchain adoption and investment.

The Independent UK

Schumer to lead a bipartisan delegation of senators to China, South Korea and Japan next week

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to China next week, traveling to the country amid heightened tensions and after several members of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet visited

The Hindu

Asian Games | Indian men rout Bangladesh, women outwit South Korea in kabaddi

India, last edition’s silver medallist, were held to a surprise 34-34 draw by Chinese Taipei in their opening match on Monday.

The Times of India

Indian cagers' Asian Games campaign ends on a disappointing note in quarterfinals

India's basketball campaign in the Asian Games came to a disappointing end after lower ranked Democratic People's Republic of Korea outplayed the women's 5x5 team by as many as 39 points (96-57) in the quarterfinals on Monday.

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Evening Standard

Jessie J in tears before leaving four-month-old son for the first time

The new parent shared her heartbreak at having to leave her child while she travelled to South Korea

The Hindu

Winning gold with an Asian Games record is just the beginning: shooter Kynan Chenai

Kynan Chenai, a shooter from Hyderabad, won a gold medal in the Asian Games with an Asian Games record. He considers it a stepping stone to his ultimate dream of winning an Olympic medal. He is preparing for the Olympic qualifying event in Korea and is motivated to keep going.…

The Hindu

Asian Games table tennis | Sutirtha, Ayhika sign off with bronze medal after loss to North Korea

Indian duo Sutirtha & Ayhika's giant-slaying run ends in bronze at Asian Games. Lost 3-4 to Korea in closely-fought semis. Defeated reigning world champs Chen Meng & Yidi Wang in quarters. India's TT campaign ends with only medal at Games.

The Times of India

India women hold South Korea in hockey, stay top of group

With a battling draw against South Korea, India remained on top of Pool 'A' on better goal difference of the women's hockey competition. With this, India has all but sealed their berth in the semifinals.

The Hindu

Asian Games | Indian men's, women's teams bag bronze in roller skating

Indian roller skaters win two bronze medals in men's and women's 3000m team relay events at Asian Games, besting their 2010 performance. Women's team of Sanjana Bathula, Karthika Jagadeeswaran, Heeral Sadhu and Aarathy Kasturi Raj finish behind Chinese Taipei and South Korea. Men's team of Aryanpal Singh Ghuman, Anandkumar Velkumar,…

The Hindu

World’s second solar roof cycling track opened in Hyderabad

Hyderabad's 23-km cycling track, inspired by a solar panel-covered track in South Korea, is a groundbreaking project. It features three lanes, five access points, and a solar roof generating 16 MW of power. It offsets carbon emissions, has 24x7 lighting, CCTV surveillance, and future plans for rental agencies, health food,…

USA Today Sports Media Group

South Koreans Sungjae Im and Si Woo Kim team for gold medal in China, earn exemption from military service

“This has been the longest four days of my career,” Im told reporters. “Every hole felt so important."

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