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Hyundai breaks ground on massive Georgia EV plant

SAVANNAH, Georgia ― Hyundai Motor Group held a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday near Savannah for its $5.54 billion electric vehicle “Metaplant,” its biggest investment outside South Korea, a future-defining wager in electrification and the largest economic development project in Georgia history.

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U.S. diplomat Sherman condemns North Korea missile launch

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and her South Korean counterpart condemned North Korea's latest missile launch on Tuesday after a meeting in Tokyo in which she pledged continued U.S. support for South Korea and Japan.

Reuters

Western Countries Vow to Support Sudan in Post-Civilian Transition

A group of western countries vowed to help Sudan unlock its “substantial” economic potential after a return to a credible civilian transition. The United States, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement that…

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US vows full military defense of allies against North Korea

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has warned North Korea against escalating its provocations, saying the United States will fully use its military capabilities, “including nuclear, conventional and missile defense,” to defend its allies, Japan and South Korea

The Independent UK

S.Korea opposition boycotts Yoon budget speech in battle of wills

South Korea's opposition lawmakers boycotted President Yoon Suk-yeol's first budget speech to parliament on Tuesday to protest against a criminal probe surrounding the opposition leader, in an escalating battle of wills that could complicate deliberations.

Reuters

North Korea has finished prep for nuclear test: S. Korea

North Korea has finished preparations for a nuclear test, South Korea’s president told parliament, stoking concerns that Pyongyang’s first blast of an atomic device in five years could be imminent.

Bangkok Post

Korean Air plane overruns Philippine runway

A Korean Air Lines Co. plane carrying 173 passengers and crew members overshot a runway while landing in bad weather in the central Philippines late Sunday and authorities said all those on board were safe but the airport was closed due to the stalled aircraft. The Civil Aviation Authority of…

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‘Accept, think, move on’: Injured Jin Young Ko hopes to return to LPGA next month after disastrous week in South Korea

Ko posted the highest round of her LPGA career, an opening 80, at the recent BMW Ladies Championship.

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North, South Korea Trade Warning Shots on Maritime Border

South Korea's military said Monday it had fired warning shots at a North Korean ship that crossed the countries' de facto maritime border, prompting the North to fire a warning in return. Pyongyang has conducted a blitz of weapons tests, including what it claimed were tactical nuclear drills, in recent…

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North and South Korea exchange warning shots along sea border amid tensions

The incident comes amid growing concern over North Korea’s recent flurry of missile tests

Wales Online

North and South Korea tension reaches boiling point as both armies fire warning shots

Tensions are rising between North and South Korea after both nations fired warning shots into the sea on Monday, with Kim Jong-un's nation claiming a navy ship had violated maritime borders

Daily Mirror

Korean border tensions heat up with warning shots near sea line

North Korea and South Korea fired warning shots at each other near a nautical border after Seoul said a merchant vessel from its neighbor crossed the line, adding to a recent series of provocations along one of the world’s most militarized boundaries.

Tribune News Service

Koreas exchange warning shots along sea border amid tensions

The rival Koreas say they’ve exchanged warning shots along near their disputed western sea boundary

The Independent UK

Two Koreas exchange warning shots near sea border amid tensions

North and South Korea exchanged warning shots off the west coast on Monday, accusing each other of breaching their maritime borders amid heightened military tension.

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Na Yeon Choi makes hole-in-one in her final LPGA event, leaves tour with new BMW and no regrets

“That last putt, I couldn't really see the ball because of my tears.”

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Major champion Na Yeon Choi set to retire after this week’s LPGA event in South Korea

She won nine times on the LPGA, including the 2012 U.S. Women’s Open, and ranked as high as No. 2.

Bangkok Post

Atthaya regains lead in Korea

WONJU, South Korea: Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand holds a one-stroke lead heading into the final round of the BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea.

The Independent UK

South Korea arrests former top officials over 2020 killing

South Korea’s former defense minister and coast guard chief have been arrested over their alleged involvement in covering up facts and distorting the circumstances surrounding North Korea’s killing of a South Korean fisheries official in 2020 near the rivals’ tense sea border

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S.Korean court issues arrest warrants for former security leaders over official slain by North

A South Korean court on Saturday issued arrest warrants for a former defence minister and a former coast guard chief over their alleged mishandling of the death of a state fishery ministry employee at the hands of North Korean troops two years ago.

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LPGA: Andrea Lee leads BMW by two in South Korea; World No. 1’s shocking struggles continue

"I'm just playing really carefree golf, and I'm really relaxed out there. Just having fun."

Bangkok Post

Atthaya two shots off lead in Korea

WONJU, South Korea: World number two Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand has slipped to two shots off the lead heading into the third round of the BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea.

France 24

Femicide sparks fury in South Korea amid calls for tougher punishment of stalkers

One year ago, an anti-stalking law came into effect in South Korea, in a bid to combat a type of harassment that over 10 percent of Koreans say they have experienced. Perpetrators, who had previously been fined a maximum of 80 euros, now face three years in jail. But one…

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Google, Netflix under Scrutiny in South Korea over Network Fees

South Korea's parliament saw heated debate on Friday over proposed legislation to make global content providers such as Netflix and Alphabet's Google pay South Korean network fees. The deliberations mirror attempts in Europe by some countries that want the European Commission to come up with legislation that ensures Big Tech…

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Kia Stinger Production To End In April 2023: Report

It's the company's slowest-selling car this year at home in South Korea.

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Egypt, S. Korea Agree to Cooperate on Climate Action

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received on Thursday a telephone call from his South Korean counterpart, Yoon Suk-yeol. The two leaders discussed the latest regional and international developments, and the bilateral cooperation between the countries at the economic and investment levels. They also exchanged views on regional and international issues…

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