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Kids later than sooner. South Korean women freeze eggs as child-rearing costs surge

In South Korea, fewer women are having children and those who do are in no rush. The sky-high costs of housing and education make financial security a must. Social mores also dictate the need to be married.

Reuters

Sources: Hyundai to set $7B US plant during Biden Asia visit

A U.S. official familiar with the project says South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group is expected to announce its plans next week to build a massive electric vehicle plant near Savannah, Georgia

The Independent UK

North Korea fires ballistic missiles ahead of Biden’s Visit

North Korea fired three short-range ballistic missiles from an area near Pyongyang toward waters off its east coast, South Korea said, the latest in a series of volleys ahead of a planned visit to the region next week by U.S. President Joe Biden.

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U.S., South Korea condemn North Korean ballistic missile launches -White House

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and his South Korean counterpart condemned North Korea's ballistic missile launches in a phone call on Thursday, the White House said.

Reuters

Shaky Axelsen survives badminton nail-biter

Badminton world champ Viktor Axelsen fended off a gutsy assault from South Korea's Heo Kwang-hee in a three-game thriller at Thailand's Thomas Cup on Thursday night.

Bangkok Post

Welsh brewery Wrexham Lager secures deal that will see its beer sold at bars and shops in South Korea

Halen Mon/Anglesey Sea Salt and Cradoc’s Savoury Biscuits also secured deals after backing from Welsh Government

Birmingham Post

North Korea fires 3 ballistic missiles towards the sea amid ‘severe’ Covid outbreak

North Korea fired three short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Thursday, South Korea’s military said, in the latest of a series of military demonstrations this year.

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'Humiliated' woman claims she was kicked off flight due to 'offensive' trousers

The South Korean DJ, DJ Soda, said she was travelling from LA to New York on an American Airlines flight when the incident occurred

Irish Mirror

N. Korea reports COVID cases, fires 3 ballistic missile tests

North Korea fired three ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea and Japan said, in its latest tests aimed at advancing its weapons programmes, even as it reported a COVID-19 outbreak for the first time.

Reuters

N Korea fires ballistic missiles in 16th weapons test in 2022

North Korea also announced this week its first-ever cases of COVID-19.

Al Jazeera

Kim Jong-un tests new missile - just how dangerous is the situation in North Korea?

Kim Jong-un tested North Korea’s weapons just days before South Korea inaugurated a new president, raising concerns in the international community over increased tensions

Daily Mirror

Seoul: North Korea fires missile toward sea

South Korea says North Korea has fired an unidentified missile toward the sea

The Independent UK

Which holiday destinations still require a pre-travel Covid test?

These vacation spots still demand a PCR or antigen test - even if you’re vaccinated

The Independent UK

Seoul Recreates Itself In Metaverse To Make Government User-Friendly

South Korea's capital producing digital ecosystem to keep citizens connected.

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Taiwan’s Lost Growth (Part 1): How Far Has Taiwan’s Economy Fallen Behind Other Countries Due To Stagnant Wages?

When wages don’t grow, household expenditures and ultimately business profits stagnate as well. Here’s how this has played out in Taiwan.

The Times of India

Thomas and Uber Cup: Indian women to face Thailand in quarterfinals

Indian women, who were whitewashed by South Korea 0-5 in their last Group D match on Wednesday, will face Thailand in the quarterfinals of the Uber Cup in Bangkok on Thursday. The Indian men too lost their last Group C match against Chinese Taipei 2-3 in the Thomas Cup. The…

Wales Online

Women to be offered three days 'menstrual leave' each month in Spain

Government to follow Japan, South Korea and Zambia in giving time off to women suffering with serious symptoms

Tribune News Service

Kim orders lockdown after North Korea reports first COVID-19 case

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered all cities to be put under lockdown after the state for the first time Thursday said it has COVID-19 in its borders.

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The Times of India

Thomas Cup Final: India lose 2-3 to Chinese Taipei in final group match

BANGKOK: India endured a tough day in office with both the men's and women's badminton teams suffering defeats in their final group match at the Thomas and Uber Cup Final on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Uber Cup Final: Indian team drubbed 0-5 by Korea

BANGKOK: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was vanquished by world number four An Seyoung yet again as the Indian women's badminton team suffered a demoralising 0-5 defeat against Korea in their final group D match of the Uber Cup Final here on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Uber Cup Final | PV Sindhu loses to An Seyoung as India drubbed 0-5 by Korea

It was a reality check for the young Indian team as it could not take a single game from the Koreans during the five-match tie

The Times of India

Indian women swamp USA to enter Uber Cup knockouts

Indian women qualified for the knockouts of the Uber Cup with a convincing 4-1 victory against USA in Group D in Bangkok on Tuesday. The Indians, who defeated Canada 4-1 on Sunday, have assured themselves of a top two finish in the group along with South Korea.

Reuters

S.Korea's Yoon faces early challenge amid hints of N.Korea nuclear test

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's plans to offer economic aid in return for denuclearisation could face an early challenge amid signs of an imminent North Korean nuclear test - and such proposals have been rebuffed before, analysts say.

Reuters

S.Korea's Yoon says security situation tense amid talk of N.Korea's possible nuclear test

South Korea's new president Yoon Suk-yeol said on Wednesday the security situation on the Korean peninsula was difficult, citing talk of a possible nuclear test by the North.

Al Jazeera

Yoon Suk-yeol faces tough challenges. Is he up to the job?

Yoon Suk-yeol faces range of ‘complex crises’, from N Korean nuclear tests and US-China rivalry to a slowing economy.

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