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India's top court hears landmark case on same-sex marriage

In this week's show we head to Afghanistan, where women are struggling more than ever to access healthcare, amid tight restrictions under Sharia law imposed by the Taliban. We have a special report from our correspondents. Next, India's top court hears a landmark case brought by same-sex couples seeking a…

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South Korea says summit with Biden to give significant attention to North Korea rights

South Korea's Washington ambassador Cho Hyun-dong said on Friday he was sure North Korean human rights would be given significant attention in summit talks between South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden next week.

Reuters

S.Korea sends plane to Djibouti to await Sudan evacuation

South Korea is sending a military aircraft to stand by at a U.S. military base in Djibouti in east Africa, ready to fly in to neighbouring Sudan and evacuate its nationals there when that is possible, the South Korean military said on Friday.

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North Korea lambasts G-7, says its nukes are 'stark reality'

North Korea’s foreign minister has called the Group of Seven wealthy democracies a "tool for ensuring the U.S. hegemony” as she lambasted the group's recent call for the North’s denuclearization

The Independent UK

Gucci Osteria Seoul pops into Viu

From April 27-29, Viu restaurant at St. Regis Bangkok will feature a very special series of dinners by guest chefs Hyungkyu Jun and Davide Cardellini from Gucci Osteria Seoul, South Korea.

Bangkok Post

DeSantis to travel overseas ahead of looming White House bid

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced he will travel to Japan, South Korea, Israel and the United Kingdom as part of an international trade mission

The Independent UK

K-pop singer Moon Bin from boy band Astro dead at 25

Moon Bin, a singer from South Korean boy band Astro, has been found dead at his home in Seoul, his management agency has confirmed.

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S.Korea summons Chinese ambassador over reaction to Yoon's Taiwan remarks

South Korea said on Thursday it summoned China's ambassador to protest at Beijing's criticism of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's remarks on Taiwan.

Reuters

Caged dogs with 'trusting eyes' butchered and burnt alive for meat at festival

WARNING UPSETTING CONTENT: No To Dog Meat works with locals in countries like China, Korea, Vietnam and Cambodia, where dog meat markets are still popular, and scenes of canines being butchered or boiled alive are common

Daily Mirror

Perth curler Graeme Connal proud to lead team into World Senior Championships action in Korea

Graeme, Mark Brass, Mark Fraser and Alistair Scott are representing Scotland on the world stage

Daily Record

Nightmare couple leave taps running and gas on for 25 days after Airbnb host refuses refund

The nightmare couple from China had booked the villa in South Korea for 25 days but wanted to quit after saying it was too far away from the centre

Daily Mirror

NATO's Stoltenberg says alliance must ensure Ukraine 'prevails'

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Thursday, his first since the Russian invasion, during which he reaffirmed NATO's commitment to Ukrainian victory. This comes as several countries pledged more aid to the embattled country. Follow our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All…

France 24

Airbnb guests leave host with huge £630 bill after turning on all taps and gas

The nightmare couple, who were on holiday from China, had booked the apartment in Seoul, South Korea for 25 days, but decided to leave after realising it was too far away from the city centre

Daily Mirror

The K-pop star Moon Bin is found dead at his home at the age of 25

Police are investigating the death of the singer for the boy band Astro, but have so far found no signs of foul play, according to South Korea's Yonhap news agency.

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The Independent UK

K-pop star Moon Bin found dead at home

Moon Bin, a singer from South Korean boyband Astro, has been found dead at his home in Seoul, according to his management agency

Reuters

K-pop singer Moonbin, member of boy band Astro, dies aged 25

South Korean singer Moonbin, a member of K-pop boy band Astro, has died at the age of 25, his music label Fantagio said on Thursday.

Tom’s Guide

LG Transparent OLEDs look stunning in the wild — see for yourself

LG Transparent OLED displays are now a significant part of a new exhibit at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport. Here’s how they look, and where else they are being used.

Evening Standard

Moonbin: K-pop star dies at age of 25 in suspected suicide

South Korean singer Moonbin, a member of K-pop boy band Astro, has died at the age of 25, his music label Fantagio said on Thursday.

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US to coordinate with South Korea on additional Ukraine support - State Dept

The United States will continue to coordinate closely with South Korea on more support for Ukraine, calling its key Asian ally "a stalwart partner" in defending Ukraine's sovereignty, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said.

Reuters

South Korea's Yoon to visit US next week for summit with Biden

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will visit the United States next week for a summit with President Joe Biden as the allies grapple for ways to handle the challenge posed by North Korea's growing nuclear and missile arsenal.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kremlin: South Korean Arms for Ukraine Would Signify Involvement in Conflict

Any decision by South Korea to supply arms to Ukraine would make Seoul a participant in the conflict, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, after President Yoon Suk-yeol opened the door to such deliveries. South Korea has denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine and supplied economic and humanitarian aid to Kyiv, but…

Reuters

Kremlin: South Korean arms for Ukraine would signify involvement in conflict

Any decision by South Korea to supply arms to Ukraine would make Seoul a participant in the conflict, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, after President Yoon Suk Yeol opened the door to such deliveries.

Asharq Al-Awsat

NKorean Leader Orders Launch of 1st Spy Satellite as Planned

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said preparations for the planned launch of the country's first spy satellite should go ahead to counter what he called threats from the United States and South Korea, state media reported on Wednesday. Analysts say the military satellite is part of the reclusive,…

Al Jazeera

Kim Jong Un orders launch of spy satellite to proceed

Putting a surveillance satellite into orbit is a key goal of North Korean leader’s military strategy.

Reuters

Exclusive: South Korea's Yoon opens door for possible military aid to Ukraine

South Korea might extend its support for Ukraine beyond humanitarian and economic aid if it comes under a large-scale civilian attack, President Yoon Suk Yeol said, signalling a shift in his stance against arming Ukraine for the first time.

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