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More South Korean adoptees who were sent overseas demand probes into their cases

Nearly 400 South Koreans sent as children to families in the West want an inquiry, saying their adoptions were marred by fake documents that changed child identities or falsely declared them orphans.

WEKU

All South Koreans to become younger as traditional age system scrapped

South Koreans are currently deemed to be a year old when they are born - then a year is added on the first day of each new year - but this custom will now be scrapped

Daily Mirror

'Dance afterwards' - Manchester United great Roy Keane doubles down on Brazil criticism

Man United legend Roy Keane has come under fire after his scathing criticism of Brazil for their dancing celebrations vs South Korea

Manchester Evening News

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South Korea is making everyone a year younger starting in June 2023

South Korea is dropping its traditional method of calculating age that deems children one year old from the moment they are born.

Fortune

Google Year In Search: Two London attractions were the most searched-for

This year, people around the globe searched for two of London’s top landmarks.

Evening Standard

All South Koreans to become younger as traditional age calculation system scrapped

South Koreans traditionally are deemed one year old when born

Evening Standard

South Korean truck drivers vote to end nationwide strike

Union members vote to end walkout after government invokes tough strike-busting law.

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Is World Cup 2022 moving football’s future further east?

With global exposure and fan love, Asian and African teams are redefining the sport’s future.

Al Jazeera

Croatia vs Brazil match preview: World Cup 2022 quarter-final

Brazil head into their quarter-final against Croatia high on confidence after an impressive 4-1 win over South Korea.

Al Jazeera

South Korean truckers vote to end strike for minimum wage protections

South Korean truckers voted to end their strike on Friday as it entered a third week with public support waning and the government refusing to budge, saying the action had caused "astronomical" damage to the economy.

Reuters

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

South Korea passes laws to scrap its traditional method of counting ages and to instead 0adopt the international standard, which will make its citizens either one or two years younger on official documents.

ABC News

Almost everyone is becoming about a year younger in South Korea

South Korean lawmakers 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.

Tribune News Service

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

The Independent UK

South Koreans are getting a year younger, parliament rules

In a country that uses different age-counting systems, South Koreans will change to an internationally recognized style. They could lose one or two years when the change goes into effect in June.

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Leeds United news as Whites take subtle social media dig at former Man United skipper Roy Keane

All the latest Leeds United headlines as the Whites poked fun at the ITV pundit after his comments surrounding Brazil's celebrations in their Round of 16 match against South Korea

WEKU

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Reuters

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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Bangkok Post

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.

The Independent UK

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.

Glasgow Live

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

Daily Record

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.

Reuters

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

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