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Photos from the 2022 FIFA World Cup's Round of 16

The 2022 World Cup's Round of 16 took place this past week, with the top half of competing countries now reduced to eight teams.

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Koreans about to become one year younger

SEOUL: South Korean lawmakers have approved a measure that would revise the way the country tallies a person’s age, ending a system that counted newborns as a year old and meaning that most of its citizens are about to get younger.

Bangkok Post

South Korea's truckers to vote to decide whether to end strike -truckers union

A union of South Korean truckers said on Thursday it plans to vote on whether to end its strike, according to a text message sent to truckers union members seem by Reuters.

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Vaccine security an ongoing mission, forum told

SEOUL: South Korea has shown its commitment to Asean by sharing its experience and promoting partnerships to secure vaccine security, says the country’s Vice Foreign Affairs Minister.

Bangkok Post

Croatia vs Brazil live stream: How to watch World Cup fixture online and on TV today

Neymar and the Selecao are eyeing a place in the 2022 World Cup semi-finals as they face the 2018 finalists

The Independent UK

Tite vows to keep Brazil dancing ahead of World Cup quarter-final with Croatia

Brazil were criticised for their celebrations in the last-16 rout of South Korea.

The Independent UK

Cho Gue-sung Celtic move boost as in-demand star reveals 'dream' switch plan after World Cup success

The South Korean is a man in demand with Celtic joining the likes of Ferencvaros for the 24-year-old's signature

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Cho Gue sung breaks Celtic transfer silence as South Korea star opens up on his post World Cup 'dream'

The frontman has been tipped with a move to Celtic Park amid doubts over Giorgios Giakoumakis future.

Daily Record

South Koreans set to become younger as traditional way of counting age scrapped

South Korea on Thursday passed laws to scrap its traditional method of counting ages and adopt the international standard - a shift which will make its citizens either 1 or 2 years younger on official documents.

Reuters

Osaka plans for its casino debut

LONDON: Japan’s second-largest metropolitan area aims to attract gamblers from South Korea, Taiwan and Southeast Asia to its planned casino-resort as Covid-19 curbs in China have cut the flow of tourists, the region’s leader said.

Bangkok Post

Vinicius Jr hits back at Roy Keane over "disrespectful" blast and makes Brazil promise

Manchester United legend Roy Keane criticised Brazil for dancing after each of their goals in the 4-1 win against South Korea in the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday

Daily Mirror

North Korean hackers exploited Seoul Halloween tragedy to distribute malware, Google says

North Korean government-backed hackers referenced the deadly Halloween crush in Seoul to distribute malware to users in South Korea, Google's Threat Analysis group said in a report.The malware was embedded in Microsoft Office documents which purported to be a government report on the tragedy that killed more than 150 people…

Reuters

South Korea widens back-to-work orders on striking truckers

South Korea’s government has expanded its back-to-work orders against thousands of cargo truck drivers who are staging a nationwide walkout over freight fare issues

The Independent UK

South Korea's truth commission to probe foreign adoptions

South Korea’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission will investigate the cases of dozens of South Korean adoptees in Europe and the United States who suspect their origins were falsified or obscured during a child export frenzy in the mid- to late-1900s

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South Korea issues second back-to-work order, striking truckers to vote

South Korea ordered truckers in the steel and petrochemical industries to end their strike on Thursday, widening a back-to-work decree beyond the cement industry after nationwide industrial unrest has disrupted supply chains.

Football London

Lucas Paqueta responds to Roy Keane after blasting Brazil's 'Strictly Come Dancing' celebrations

West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta and has Brazil teammates strutted their stuff on Monday night as Brazil booked their place into the World Cup quarter-finals with a win over South Korea

The Independent UK

World Cup: The best moments so far from Lionel Messi magic and shock upsets to group stage drama

Amid controversy and continued human rights concerns surrounding Fifa and Qatar off the pitch, it’s been an exhilarating ride so far on it

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Terrifying’ Brazil Near Full-Strength for Croatia Test

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic described their World Cup quarter-final opponents Brazil as "terrifying" after the five-times champions thrashed South Korea 4-1 to send a clear message to their rivals. Brazil, however, could be even stronger in Friday's last-eight clash with the 2018 runners-up as left back Alex Sandro should be…

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The Next World Cup Will Jump to 48 Teams. Is Bigger Better?

The next World Cup will be the biggest ever after world football body FIFA took the leap from a 32-team field to 48 teams in 2026. It means more of football’s so-called “little teams” that didn't make it to Qatar will be given a chance of a lifetime when the…

Irish Mirror

Roy Keane accused of being the fun police as fans hit out at Manchester United legend over Brazil comments

The Manchester United criticised Brazil for their dancing celebrations against South Korea as they ran out 4-1 winners

The Independent UK

The next World Cup will jump to 48 teams. Is bigger better?

The next World Cup will be the biggest ever after world soccer body FIFA took the leap from a 32-team field to 48 teams in 2026

Football London

Ian Wright and Gary Neville agree on Cristiano Ronaldo problem amid Lionel Messi World Cup claim

Cristiano Ronaldo didn't start Portugal's last-16 tie with Switzerland following an outburst over being substituted against South Korea

The Independent UK

S. Korea sees easing disruption as truckers' strike extends

Officials say South Korea’s economy is recovering from the initial shock of a nationwide walkout staged by thousands of cargo truckers, even as their strike reached its 14th day on Wednesday amid a stalemate with the government over freight fare issues

Daily Record

Roy Keane wants no World Cup frills but flamboyance is a birthright for Brazil's superstars - Keith Jackson

The Manchester United icon wasn't having any of the celebrations against South Korea, but was it too far?

Reuters

South Korea considers ordering more truckers back to work

The South Korean government was moving on Wednesday towards ordering more truckers to return to work as their national strike entered its 14th day.

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