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Ride the ‘Korean Wave’: The best shows to stream on Netflix

The Glory, Alchemy of Souls, Single’s Inferno and other shows to watch, as Netflix plans to drop $2.5bn on K-content.

Al Jazeera

Reports said actor died after surgery to look Korean. Was he AI?

Media outlets around the world reported an actor died after surgery to look like K-pop star despite numerous red flags.

Al Jazeera

China lodges serious representations with S.Korea over joint statement with U.S

China expressed "strong dissatisfaction" to South Korea over its joint statement with the United States about the need for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, a foreign ministry statement said on Friday.

Reuters

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Nuclear deterrence by day, noraebang by night. This head of state does both

But at home, conservative South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol continues to face backlash over women's rights and ties with Japan.

WEKU

After Squid Game's success, Netflix is spending billions of dollars on Korean content

"Korean stories are now at the heart of the global cultural zeitgeist"

Total Film

Concerned about North Korea, South's Yoon seeks more US help

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has used a joint address to Congress to urge still-more strengthening of the U.S. security alliance guarding against North Korea and its nuclear program

The Independent UK

A threat to North Korea? What the Washington Declaration means

We take a look at the significance of the declaration, and whether it could make North Korea change its direction.

Al Jazeera

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South Korea leader stresses need for cooperation with Japan on North Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol told U.S. lawmakers on Thursday it is necessary to speed up trilateral cooperation with Japan and the United States to counter increasing North Korean nuclear threats, and said the world must not "shy away" from promoting freedom for the North.

Reuters

South Korea's Yoon reminds lawmakers of benefits of US intervention - Roll Call

South Korean President Yoon reminded lawmakers that his country benefitted from US intervention, suggesting parallels to Ukraine and Taiwan.

Roll Call

Black Knight: release date, trailer, plot and cast for the Korean Netflix action series

Here's what you need to know about Black Knight, a post-apocalyptic Korean action epic coming soon to Netflix.

WhatToWatch

US-South Korea nuclear weapons deal – what you need to know

The United States and South Korea have unveiled an agreement under which leaders in Seoul will be handed an enhanced role in planning any nuclear response to a strike in the region by North Korea.

The Conversation

South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol sings American Pie at state dinner with Biden

Angelina Jolie was among guests who were treated to surprise performance of Don McLean classic at White House

Evening Standard

First Thing: Donald Trump raped me, writer E Jean Carroll testifies

Advice columnist says former president ‘shattered my reputation’ and says alleged attack left her unable to enjoy romantic life. Plus, South Korean president sings American Pie at state dinner with Biden

The Guardian - UK

Angelina Jolie visits the White House with son Maddox as he returns to US after studying in South Korea

The pair celebrated the 70th anniversary of the US-ROK alliance alongside President Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol

Evening Standard

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Analysis-Calls for South Korean nuclear arsenal unlikely to fade despite U.S. deal, analysts say

The United States granted South Korea a larger role in planning for a potential nuclear war with North Korea, but that will probably not ease doubts over U.S. defence commitments that have fuelled calls for a South Korean nuclear arsenal, experts said.

The Independent UK

South Korea’s Yoon surprises Biden with live rendition of ‘American Pie’

‘I had no damn idea you could sing’

The Independent UK

US to send nuclear ballistic submarines to South Korea as part of landmark deal

Biden will host Yoon for a state visit

Reuters

U.S. plans rare nuclear missile submarine visit in message to North Korea

For the first time since the 1980s a U.S. Navy nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) will visit South Korea to help demonstrate Washington's resolve to protect the country from a North Korean attack.

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South Korea's Yoon sings 'American Pie' at White House state dinner

It turns out South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol can sing.

Golf Monthly

Korea Championship 2023 Live Stream

Here are all the broadcast and streaming details for the upcoming DP World Tour event in Korea.

The Independent UK

Watch: Biden hosts state dinner for South Korean president at White House

Watch as Joe Biden and Jill Biden host a state dinner at the White House for South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon-hee.

The Guardian - US

US nuclear-armed submarines to resume visits to South Korea for first time in 30 years

Yoon Suk-yeol meets Joe Biden in Washington amid concerns in South over North’s nuclear buildup

Businessweek

How Asia’s Hottest New App Was Sunk by Secret China Connections

Bondee was booming in January when users thought its developer was from Singapore. Then they found out about its roots.

ABC News

In South Korea, a TV show airing North Korean defectors’ stories is riling Kim Jong Un’s regime

South Korean television shows are increasingly finding their way across the border into the North. One show in particular carries a message Kim Jong Un wants to stamp out.

The Independent UK

Biden hosting hundreds for glam dinner with SKorea president

About 200 people from the worlds of politics, business and entertainment are gathering at the White House on Wednesday night for a black-tie dinner with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

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