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Saudi Arabia Evaluates 300 Projects for Potential Privatization

As South Korea recently announced its intention to encourage its companies to enter the Saudi market and seize the available opportunities, Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan met on Wednesday in Seoul, with a consortium of South Korean companies, in the presence of Wong Hee-ryong, Korean Minister of Lands, Infrastructure…

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea fires short-range missile toward Yellow Sea -S.Korea military

North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile toward the Yellow Sea on Thursday, South Korea's military said.

Reuters

S Korea appeals ruling to compensate Vietnam War massacre victim

Court had ruled that Nguyen Thi Thanh be compensated for injuries sustained during a mass killing by S Korean soldiers.

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First Korea-Japan summit in four years planned

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will visit Japan next week, his office said on Thursday, as the two neighbours try to ease diplomatic strains over Japan’s wartime atrocities during its 35-year colonial rule.

Bangkok Post

Seoul: Leaders of S. Korea, Japan to hold summit next week

South Korean and Japanese leaders will hold a summit next week

The Independent UK

South Korea appeals court ruling to compensate Vietnam war victim

The South Korean government has appealed a court order to compensate a Vietnamese victim of atrocities committed by South Korean troops who had fought alongside U.S. forces during the Vietnam War, the defence ministry said on Thursday.

Reuters

Australia vs. Korea, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch World Baseball Classic

On Wednesday night, Australia will face Korea in a key Pool B matchup in the World Baseball Classic from the Tokyo Dome in Japan.

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Cho Gue sung addresses Celtic transfer regrets as frustrated Jeonbuk boss demands more from 'heavy' striker

The striker attracted interest from European clubs following a successful World Cup campaign with South Korea.

Daily Record

U.S. invites Japan, S. Korea to create nuclear deterrence body

WASHINGTON -- The United States has approached Japan and South Korea to create a new consultative body on nuclear deterrence to enhance information sharing and other matters, according to sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Yoon stresses future-oriented cooperation

SEOUL -- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Tuesday defended a plan to resolve a dispute concerning lawsuits linked to wartime requisitioned workers from the Korean Peninsula, saying it is important to build future-oriented ties with Japan.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Efforts needed to ensure framework is effective

WASHINGTON -- The United States' move to create a trilateral consultative body on nuclear deterrence with Japan and South Korea reflects concerns about the increased anxiety among its allies regarding the U.S. nuclear umbrella.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

South Korea says again that Kim Jong Un has 3 children, and the eldest is a son

Questions about the dynastic ruler's children and possible succession scenario arose with the apparent second child's repeated appearances in public in recent months.

WEKU

Seoul Seeks Aramco’s Help to Win Contracts of Saudi Giga Projects

South Korea's government intends to make its firms enter the Saudi market and win contracts to construct $500 billion worth of projects to develop smart and eco-friendly cities in NEOM, in the northwest of the Kingdom. The Export-Import Bank of Korea has announced the signing of a $6 billion framework…

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korean leader’s sister threatens ‘overwhelming’ response to US, South Korea military exercises

She also claimed North Korea would turn the Pacific into a shooting range

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Minister of Defense Meets with South Korean President in Seoul

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol received in Seoul on Tuesday Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Prince Khalid conveyed to Yoon the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and…

Daily Mirror

Man accused of starving dogs to death with more than 1,000 found dying in his home

A dog owner in South Korea went looking for their missing hound and stumbled on a massive dog slaughter farm where 1,000 pooches had been left to starve

The Independent UK

Biden to host South Korean leader Yoon for 2nd state visit

President Joe Biden will host South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for the second state visit of his administration

Daily Mirror

Kim Jong-un's sister warns US of 'declaration of war' in chilling North Korea threat

The US-South Korean training on Monday involving the B-52 bomber saw 30 shots fired, which North Korea described as "very serious act of armed provocation" that aggravated tensions

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Evening Standard

Who is North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s sister warning the US of ‘overwhelming action’?

Kim Yo-jong has echoed her infamous brother’s no-nonsense style and responded fiercely to a joint US-South Korea military drill

The Japan News/Yomiuri

S. Korean public divided over Yoon's plan to resolve labor issue

SEOUL -- Public opinion in South Korea is split over the South Korean government's plan to resolve a dispute with Japan concerning lawsuits linked to requisitioned workers from the Korean Peninsula.

Al Jazeera

North Korea could soon test new solid-fuel ICBM: Spy agency

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service says North Korea might be planning to hold large-scale military exercises.

The Conversation

Africa's shift to low-cost manufacturing puts women at risk - 4 lessons from the Asian Tigers

Economists have urged African countries to shift to low-cost manufacturing – the path that led countries such as Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan – to industrial prosperity. These East Asian economies – which recorded high growth rates of at least 7% between the 1950s and 1990s – are…

The Independent UK

South Korea: Kim's daughter enjoys horseback riding, skiing

South Korea’s spy agency has told lawmakers that the recently unveiled daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is being home-schooled and spends her leisure time horseback riding, skiing and swimming

The Independent UK

Kakao offers to buy 35% of K-pop firm SM in growing battle

South Korean technology firm Kakao has launched a tender offer to buy up to 35% of K-pop agency SM Entertainment and become its largest shareholder, escalating a battle with entertainment firm Hybe for control of the company

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea Warns US against Intercepting Missiles during Tests

North Korea warned Tuesday that it would be a "clear declaration of war" if its missiles were shot down during their test launches over the Pacific Ocean. The United States and South Korea have ramped up defense cooperation, including joint drills, in the face of growing threats from nuclear-armed Pyongyang,…

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