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China’s Appropriation of Comfort Women Activism

Chinese authorities saw a chance to appropriate the narrative around comfort women for their own ends, showing no interest in stimulating critical reflection on the continuing abuse of women in contemporary East Asia.

The News Lens

K-pop tourism: how Tossa de Mar became a hot spot

After a Korean TV series and pop videos were shot at the Costa Brava town, Asian daytrippers have been flocking there to take photos – but it’s not the first time celebrities have boosted its tourist figures

The Guardian - UK

South Korea to conduct satellite launch as North Korea pushes to fire its 1st military spy satellite

South Korea is about to conduct its first commercial-grade satellite launch as rival North Korea is pushing to place its first military spy satellite into orbit

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Kia EV6 Wholesale Shipments Increased By 30% In April 2023

In April, the all-electric Kia EV6 noted 9,421 wholesale sales (closely related to production), which is 30 percent more than a year ago.

InsideEVs

South Korean experts begin Fukushima tour on treated water

A delegation of South Korean experts began a two-day observation of the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant Tuesday to look into issues related to treated water.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

South Korean experts visit Fukushima nuclear plant before treated water is released to sea

South Korean experts are looking at the facilities related to slightly radioactive wastewater at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant

The Independent UK

What’s the secret behind the K-drama wave — and will it crash?

Stories that resonate globally and have a female gaze are driving success, but an addiction to big money poses risks.

Al Jazeera

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BoI posts 77% rise in value

The value of investment in Thailand soared by 77% year-on-year to 185.7 billion baht from 397 project proposals between January and March, with South Korea being the top foreign investor in terms of value in the first quarter, says the Board of Investment (BoI).

Bangkok Post

South Korea, EU agree to boost pressure on Russia, condemn North Korean missile tests

Leaders of South Korea and the European Union have agreed to increase pressure on Russia over its war against Ukraine and condemn North Korea’s ballistic missile tests

The Independent UK

House swaps and dog walks: Travelers find cheaper alternatives to lodging

Lillian Smith has spent about eight of the last 12 months traveling around the world, hitting France, Morocco, Japan and South Korea. Her cost for lodgings in that time? About one night in a hotel, along with the time she spent walking dogs, watering plants and changing litter boxes.

Reuters

South Korea, EU agree to boost security ties amid Ukraine, North Korea tension

South Korea and the European Union agreed on Monday to step up cooperation on security amid tension over Russia's invasion of Ukraine and North Korean nuclear threats.

Reuters

Roadshow in South Korea sparks investor interest

The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) says an investment roadshow in South Korea on May 15–18, in collaboration with the Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI), was a success.

Bangkok Post

South Korean, German leaders agree to cooperate on supply chains, North Korea

The leaders of South Korea and Germany have pledged more cooperation in building stable supply chains and addressing the challenges posed by nuclear-armed North Korea

The Independent UK

Recurve archers draw a blank; India finish 2nd in medals tally with 3 medals in compound section

SHANGHAI: Recurve archers returned empty-handed to take some sheen off their spectacular show in non-Olympic compound section, as India finished second behind Korea with two gold and one bronze medals in the World Cup Stage 2, here on Sunday.

The Times of India

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The Guardian - UK

Japan and South Korea leaders mend fences in visit to Hiroshima memorial

Joint visit during G7 summit seen as further evidence of determination to overcome longstanding friction

Bangkok Post

More Thai skilled workers wanted by Korean shipbuilders

A major shipbuilder is seeking more than a thousand skilled Thai labourers to join its workforce in South Korea.

Reuters

Zelenskiy meets South Korea's Yoon at G7

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he met South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and discussed Kyiv's efforts in its war with Russia.

Reuters

Biden invited Kishida, Yoon to meet in Washington -U.S. official

U.S. President Joe Biden invited his Japanese and South Korean counterparts for another meeting in Washington at their trilateral meeting in Hiroshima on sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit on Sunday, a senior U.S. official said.

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South Korea's Yoon thanks Japan's Kishida for his efforts to mend ties

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Sunday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's words resonated with many South Koreans when earlier this month he said that "his heart hurts" for those who suffered from forced labour under Japan's colonial rule.

Bangkok Post

Korea launches Bangkok charm offensive

Incheon Metropolitan City and Incheon Tourism Organisation on Friday hosted their first roadshow in the kingdom to boost trade and tourism.

Reuters

Biden meeting Ukraine's Zelenskiy, South Korea and Japan on Sunday

U.S. President Joe Biden will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday and also hold a joint meeting with the leaders of South Korea and Japan, according to a U.S. official.

The Hindu

Prathamesh shocks world No. 1 to win maiden World Cup gold; Ojas-Jyothi reign supreme

The mixed team combo of Ojas Deotale and Jyothi Surekha Vennam started India’s gold medal run by defeating the top-seeded Koreans in the Stage 2 of the World Cup. India won two gold medals in the non-Olympic compound event.

The Times of India

Ojas, Jyothi stun mighty Koreans, bag successive World Cup gold

SHANGHAI: Continuing its dream run, India's compound mixed team duo of Ojas Deotale and Jyothi Surekha Vennam on Saturday stunned heavyweights Korea to grab successive World Cup gold medals here.

Reuters

S.Korea's Yoon, India's Modi agree to step up cooperation on defence, bio-health sectors

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday and agreed to enhance cooperation on defence and bio-health sectors, Yoon's office said.

The Hindu

India, South Korea agree to deepen cooperation in trade and investment and defence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 20 held productive bilateral talks with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol during which they agreed to deepen cooperation in areas like trade and investment, IT hardware manufacturing and defence.

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