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South Korea’s Yoon Apologizes for Halloween Crush, Vows Justice

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol apologized on Monday for the deadly Halloween crush in Seoul, pledging to hold to account any officials found to be responsible for sloppy responses and to reform police and safety management systems. The Oct. 29 crush killed 156 people, mostly in their twenties and thirties,…

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North Korea claims missile tests were simulated attack on U.S. and South Korean targets

South Korea's Navy said today it had recovered suspected debris of Pyongyang's ballistic missile that landed near South Korean waters.

Axios

Ex-South Korean Leader Plans to Give up Dogs from North Korea’s Kim

South Korea's former President Moon Jae-in said on Monday he plans to give up a pair of dogs sent by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a gift following their 2018 summit, citing a lack of support from his successor. Moon has raised the white Pungsan dogs named "Gomi"…

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N. Korea says missile tests meant to ‘thoroughly’ counter S. Korean and US drills

North Korea’s military said Monday its recent barrage of missile tests were practices to “mercilessly” strike key South Korean and U.S. targets such as air bases and operation command systems with a variety of missiles that are likely nuclear-capable.

France 24

Ex-South Korean leader plans to give up dogs from North Korea's Kim

Reuters

S. Korea Keen on Investing in Saudi Mega Projects

Saudi Arabia and South Korea are seeking to strengthen investment partnerships, develop infrastructure, and exploit modern technologies in several sectors, including transportation, logistics, smart cities, and housing. A South Korean delegation, comprised of several officials and a group of private investors, is currently visiting the Kingdom. South Korean companies are…

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Fears over MORE North Korea missiles as Kim Jong-un warns of military response

North Korea said it will respond to the exercises with "sustained, resolute and overwhelming practical military measures" and lambasted the US-South Korea drills as "military confrontation hysteria"

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S Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol apologises over deadly Halloween crush

South Korean president promises to hold to account officials who failed to respond to tragedy that killed 156 people.

Al Jazeera

North Korea: Missile tests were practice to attack South, US

North Korea’s military says its recent barrage of missile tests were practice to attack its rivals’ air bases and warplanes and paralyze operation command systems

The Independent UK

North Korea's flurry of missile tests raises alarm – but are we seeing anything new?

The sustained frequency and intensity of North Korea’s missile launches in recent weeks has refocused attention on the Korean Peninsula at a time when the danger of great power war seems more immediate.

The Conversation

N Korea condemns US-S Korea drills, promises ‘merciless’ response

KCNA says recent launches were designed to simulate attacks on air bases, aircraft and a major South Korean city.

Al Jazeera

South Korea's Yoon apologises for Halloween crush, vows justice

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol apologised on Monday for the deadly Halloween crush in Seoul, pledging to hold to account any officials found to be responsible for sloppy responses and to reform police and safety management systems.

Reuters

North Korea says launches were simulated attack, as South recovers missile parts

North Korea said on Monday that its recent missile launches were simulated strikes on South Korea and the United States as the two countries held a "dangerous war drill", while the South said it had recovered parts of a North Korean missile near its coast.

Reuters

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte ‘confident’ Heung-min Son will be fit for World Cup

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is “confident” Heung-min Son will be able to play for South Korea at the World Cup after suffering a fractured eye socket.

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Shiva Thapa secures record sixth Asian Championships medal

NEW DELHI: India's Shiva Thapa on Sunday became the first-ever male boxer in the history of Asian Championships to win six medals after he out-punched Minsu Choi of South Korea to the progress to the semifinals in Amman, Jordan.

Bangkok Post

Thailand joins Japan’s multilateral display of naval unity amid E. Asia tension

YOKOSUKA, Japan: Japan hosted its first international fleet review for seven years on Sunday with ships from 12 other nations in a show of unity as North Korea fires record numbers of missiles and China increases its pressure on Taiwan.

Reuters

Japan hosts multilateral display of naval unity amid East Asia tension

Japan hosted its first international fleet review for seven years on Sunday with ships from 12 other nations in a show of unity as North Korea fires record numbers of missiles and China increases its pressure on Taiwan.

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Japan PM Vows to Strengthen Military at Int’l Naval Review

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said at an international fleet review Sunday that his country urgently needs to strengthen its military capabilities as security risks increase including threats from North Korea’s nuclear and missile advancement and Russia’s war on Ukraine. Eighteen warships from 12 countries participated in the review, including…

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Al Jazeera

World Cup 2022 team preview: South Korea

The Taeguk Warriors will be making their 11th appearance at football’s showpiece event

The Independent UK

S Korea miners lived on coffee, water while trapped in shaft

Two South Korean miners who were rescued after being trapped underground for nine days say they survived on instant coffee powder and water falling from the ceiling of a collapsed shaft

Tribune News Service

North Korea fires 4 short-range ballistic missiles: Seoul

North Korea fired four short-range ballistic missiles toward the Yellow Sea on Saturday, South Korean officials said, adding to a record number of launches this year that have ratcheted up regional tensions.

Evening Standard

Itaewon Crowd Crush: Thousands Join Vigil As Anger Grows In South Korea

Thousands of mourners have gathered in South Korea’s capital for a candlelit vigil to honour the victims of the Halloween stampede and condemn the government’s response. People gathered in downtown Seoul on Saturday holding candles and signs that read ‘resignation of President Yoon Suk Yeol’. The event marked the end…

Evening Standard

Itaewon crowd crush: Thousands join vigil as anger grows in South Korea

People held signs that read ‘resignation of President Yoon Suk Yeol’

Evening Standard

Tottenham look for landmark result against Liverpool but the problems mount for Antonio Conte

As the majority of South Korea frets over the condition of Heung-min Son, Tottenham’s concerns about the forward appear trivial by comparison.

The Guardian - UK

Two South Korean miners rescued after surviving for days on coffee powder

Pair were trapped underground for nine days and pitched a tent to keep themselves warm

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