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Looming North Korea nuclear test leaves U.S., South Korea waiting for bad news

South Korea's hawkish new President Yoon Suk-yeol is focusing on strengthening Seoul's defenses and its alliance with the U.S.

Axios

Rahil Gangjee best-placed Indian at 29th at Korean Open

CHEONAN (Korea): India's Rahil Gangjee (72) skidded over the last three holes to finish at one-over and was the best-placed Indian at tied 29th on a tough day at the Kolon Korea Open.

The Times of India

Tottenham turn to Raphinha and Richarlison as Antonio Conte targets key signings before South Korea tour

Antonio Conte wants Tottenham to secure more signings in time for their pre-season tour of South Korea, as they firm up their interest in Raphinha and Richarlison.

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S.Korea to provide $1 million in humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Afghanistan

South Korea plans to provide $1 million in humanitarian assistance to victims of an earthquake in Afghanistan that killed 1,000 people, Seoul's foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Reuters

N. Korea's talks of new army duties suggest nuke deployment

North Korea's military leaders have discussed assigning additional operational duties to front-line army units

The Independent UK

‘It’s very traumatic:’ Family of victim speaks about impact of Korean salon shooting

DALLAS — In May, John Park received one of the worst calls of his life.

Tribune News Service

Report: Kia Adopts CATL Batteries For EVs Sold In South Korea

Kia might soon use lithium-ion batteries from Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) in its electric cars in South Korea.

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South Korea reports first imported case of monkeypox

SEOUL: South Korea reported its first imported cases of monkeypox on Wednesday, becoming the latest of some 40 countries -- and the first in East Asia -- to have identified the disease.

Bangkok Post

South Korea Launches Satellite Into Orbit Using Its Own Rocket

With the successful launch, South Korea became the 10th country to place a satellite into space using its own technology.

The News Lens

South Korea hits dozens with travel bans amid crypto probe

South Korean prosecutors have not identified the people under the month-long travel ban

The Independent UK

South Korea reports first confirmed monkeypox case, steps up monitoring

South Korea on Wednesday confirmed its first case of monkeypox virus and pledged to strengthen monitoring and response systems as it raised the alert level to "caution" for the infectious disease.

Reuters

South Korea plans to establish diplomatic mission to NATO in Brussels

South Korea plans to set up a delegation to NATO in Brussels, the national security adviser said on Wednesday, as Seoul pushes to strengthen its partnership with the organisation and play a bigger role on the global stage.

Reuters

Celebrating Freedom From Slavery, Ignorance And Injustice Central To Juneteenth

This vibrant celebration marks the day that 250,000 enslaved black people in Texas were freed.

Zenger

Albanese visit would 'delight' Ukraine

Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko says a visit from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to his country would send a strong message of solidarity.

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Al Jazeera

South Korea ‘successfully’ launches homegrown Nuri space rocket

The launch of the domestically produced Nuri rocket is a big step for South Korea’s space programme.

Bangkok Post

South Korea bans Terraform staff from leaving country amid probe

South Korea has banned current and former employees of Terraform Labs from leaving the country, suggesting prosecutors are stepping up their investigation into the TerraUSD stablecoin’s collapse.

Daily Mirror

Ronaldinho's explanation for "fluke" goal that broke England hearts at 2002 World Cup

ON THIS DAY IN 2002: It's 20 years since Ronaldinho chipped David Seaman to help Brazil beat England 2-1 in their quarter-final clash at the World Cup in South Korea and Japan

The Independent UK

S. Korea launches homegrown space rocket in 2nd such attempt

South Korea has launched its first domestically built space rocket in the second attempt after an earlier liftoff failed to place the payload into orbit

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Asharq Al-Awsat

No Nukes? Ukraine-Russian War Will Shape World’s Arsenals

The headlines on the newsstands in Seoul blared fresh warnings of a possible nuclear test by North Korea. Out on the sidewalks, 28-year-old office worker Lee Jae Sang already had an opinion about how to respond to North Korea's fast-growing capacity to lob nuclear bombs across borders and oceans. "Our…

Reuters

S.Korea's second space rocket launch successfully puts satellites in orbit

South Korea's second test launch of its domestically produced Nuri rocket successfully placed several satellites in orbit on Tuesday, officials said, taking a major step in efforts to jumpstart its space programme after a first test failed last year.

Al Jazeera

Tired of stocks, South Korea’s millennial investors bank on art

A growing number of younger South Koreans are investing in art as stocks and pricey real estate lose allure.

Bangkok Post

TAT hoping to woo 500,000 Koreans this year

As Thailand and South Korea have started to ease travel restrictions, Thai tourism has high hopes of attracting more than 500,000 Korean tourists this year before surging to 1.3 million next year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Asharq Al-Awsat

For K-Pop Supergroup BTS, Questions Remain about its Future

The surprise announcement by BTS last week that they were taking a break to focus on members’ solo projects stunned their global fanbase, shaking their label's stock price and leaving many questions about the K-pop supergroup’s future. HYBE, the company behind the band, denied the group was taking a hiatus…

The Conversation

BTS take a break: world’s biggest K-pop group is caught between Korea’s soft power ambitions and national security

The decision by K-pop sensations, BTS, to take a hiatus is breaking hearts globally. But, unlike the Beatles or One Direction, their decision is tied to Korean peninsula politics and the challenge of balancing national security and Korea’s soft power ambitions.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida mulls summit with ROK, Australia, New Zealand

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering meeting with the leaders of South Korea, Australia and New Zealand on the sidelines of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's summit next week in Madrid, according to sources.

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