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Celtic set for replacement opponent in South Korea after Wolves withdrawal

SOUTH KOREAN organisers have revealed they are lining up Celtic to face local side Incheon United instead of Wolves, after the Premier League club…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 1, 2023

Japan, ROK, Australia, N.Z. 4-way summit eyed

Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand are coordinating to hold a four-nation summit on the sidelines of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in Lithuania to be held July 11-12, Japanese government sources said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 30, 2023

Opals beat South Korea to make Asia Cup semis

Australia will play China in the semi-finals of the women's basketball Asia Cup after a 91-64 win over South Korea.

AAP · Jun 30, 2023

IAEA chief to visit 3 countries over treated water

The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency plans to visit South Korea, the Cook Islands and New Zealand in July, regarding the ocean discharge of treated water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, several government sources said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 29, 2023

Netflix reveals cast for Squid Game season 2 including one huge star

A huge Korean film and pop star will be among the stars performing in the next series of Netflix's Squid Game

Manchester Evening News · Jun 29, 2023

Tottenham star Son Heung-min is a year YOUNGER than he thought – thanks to weird South Korean law change

Tottenham superstar Son Heung-min is 31 until he becomes 30: that's how it works

FourFourTwo · Jun 29, 2023

Son Heung-min officially one year younger as Tottenham star's age CHANGES overnight

South Korea have officially passed a new law that means Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min is now considered a year younger in his home country

Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2023

How Celtic star Oh Hyeon-gyu officially become a year younger overnight

Traditionally, South Koreans turn one on the day they are born – and another year older when the calendar hits January 1.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2023

South Koreans grow younger overnight as the country changes how it counts people's ages

South Korea has adopted a new law that changes how people count their ages

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Celtic clash with Wolves OFF as South Korea pre-season tour plans hit after EPL side withdraw

The Hoops will head to Japan to face Yokohama F Marinos and Gamba Osaska but it is reported they are now in talks with promotors over the proposed second leg of their Far East trip.

Glasgow Live · Jun 29, 2023