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South Korea drops indoor anti-COVID mask mandate, infection fears linger

South Korea on Monday scrapped a face mask mandate for most indoor public places in a major step to loosen COVID-19 rules, but many residents opted to keep wearing coverings due to lingering concerns over infections.

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NATO's chief urges South Korea to step up military support for Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged South Korea on Monday to increase military support to Ukraine, citing other countries that have changed their policy of not providing weapons to countries in conflict following Russia's invasion.

Reuters

Here’s How One Young Aussie Is Working With The UN To Fight Global Food Waste Climate Change

Griffith University graduate, Jeawon Kim, works at the United Nations Climate Technology Center and Network in South Korea.

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NATO's Stoltenberg in South Korea to deepen ties in Asia

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in South Korea on Sunday, the first stop on a trip that will include Japan and is aimed at strengthening ties with the U.S. allies in the face of the war in Ukraine and rising competition with China.

Reuters

Inside the Oh to Celtic transfer pathway as South Korea legend reveals why 'incredible' move WILL be a success

Kim Bo-kyung knows what it takes to adapt to life in the UK and reckons Oh has all the tools.

Daily Record

Japan and Korea try to settle wartime labour issue

TOKYO: Japan plans to make clear it will uphold an apology to its neighbours over past aggressions, as part of efforts to improve ties with South Korea, if Seoul finalises a solution to compensation for forced wartime labour, a government source said on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Barista robot that can make 20 drinks and manage coffee shops on duty in South Korea

The AI-powered barista can make custom coffee orders and even close cup lids before serving a hot drink

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Netflix fans say new game show Physical: 100 is like ‘real life Squid Game but better’

The South Korean reality series sees 100 contestants battle it out for a huge cash prize

Manchester Evening News

S. Korea to support civilian aid to North in hopes of talks

South Korea’s government says it will promote civilian efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to North Korea

The Independent UK

Oh ready for Celtic 'fight' as army training has South Korean ready for Angeball intensity

The £2.5m signing from Suwan Samsung Bluewings did his military service early to pave the way for his football career

Daily Record

South Korea extends restrictions on travelers from China

South Korea says it will continue to restrict the entry of short-term travelers from China through the end of February over concerns that the spread of COVID-19 in that country may worsen following the Lunar New Year’s holidays

The Independent UK

South Korea’s unions cry ‘red scare’ amid North Korea spy claims

South Korea’s spy agency has accused members of the country’s largest union of illegally contacting North Korean agents.

Al Jazeera

North and South Korea violated armistice with drones: UN Command

Flying drones into each other’s airspace violated an armistice that ended fighting in the 1950-1953 Korean War, UN says.

Al Jazeera

8 Confirmed Dead in Ship Sinking off Japan and South Korea

A Chinese official said Thursday that eight people have died in the sinking of a cargo ship in waters between Japan and South Korea. Lyu Guijun, the consul general in the western Japanese city of Fukuoka, told state broadcaster CGTN that six of the eight victims were Chinese, The Associated…

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8 confirmed dead in ship sinking off Japan and South Korea

A Chinese official says eight people died in the sinking of a cargo ship in waters between Japan and South Korea

Reuters

South Korea to double energy vouchers amid soaring bills, cold wave

South Korea plans to double energy vouchers and a discount of gas prices for underprivileged families to cope with spiralling heating bills amid a prolonged cold wave, officials said on Thursday.

Reuters

Both North and South Korea violated armistice with drone flights, U.N. command says

Both North and South Korea violated the armistice that governs their shared border by sending drones into each other's airspace in December, the U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) said on Thursday.

The Times of India

Hockey World Cup: Injured German umpire to undergo surgery for cheek-bone fracture

BHUBANESWAR: The blow that the German umpire Ben Goentgen took on his face during the fourth quarterfinal of the Men's Hockey World Cup between the Netherlands and South Korea on Wednesday will require him to undergo a surgery.

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Hockey World Cup: Germany stun England

Enter semis via shootout; Dutch drub Korea to reach last 4

The Guardian - AU

Netflix denies any Squid Game reality show contestants have suffered ‘serious injury’

Streaming giant says three people were treated for mild conditions while filming competition based on hit South Korean drama, after contestant claims ‘it was like a war zone’

The Times of India

German umpire Goentgen hit on face by ball from dragflick in hockey World Cup match

BHUBANESWAR: In a bizarre incident, German umpire Ben Goentgen was hit on the face off a penalty corner strike in the FIH Men's World Cup quarterfinal match between Netherlands and South Korea on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Hockey World Cup: Grambusch brothers take Germany to semis, Netherlands join them

BHUBANESWAR: Germany edged out England in penalty shootout under dramatic circumstances after trailing 0-2 two minutes before regulation time to book a berth in the FIH Men's World Cup semifinals where Netherlands joined them with a win over South Korea here on Wednesday.

Daily Record

Oh Hyeon gyu earns giddy Celtic scouting report as South Korea insider tips 'powerhouse' for the top

The Hoops completed a deal for the 21-year-old forward from Suwon Samsung Bluewings in his homeland.

The National (Scotland)

Oh Hyeon-gyu completes Celtic transfer

The South Korea international has joined the Scottish champions on a five-year deal.

Daily Record

Oh Hyeon-gyu completes Celtic transfer as South Korean striker pens 5 year deal to become fourth January signing

The 21-year-old became a target as links with a move for compatriot Cho Gue-sung cooled and he has joined from Suwon Bluewings.

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