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Hayashi may meet U.S., ROK counterparts for talks in Bali

Japan, the United States and South Korea are planning to hold talks between their foreign ministers, according to Japanese government officials. Discussions would be held on the sidelines of the Group of 20 foreign ministers' meeting taking place in Bali, Indonesia, on Thursday and Friday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Seoul spy agency files charges against ex-chiefs over NKorea

South Korea’s spy agency has filed charges against two of its former directors over their handling of separate border incidents with North Korea in recent years which prompted criticism that Seoul’s previous liberal government improperly appeased the North to improve ties

The Independent UK

South Korean spy agency files complaints against ex-chiefs over N.Korea cases

South Korea's main intelligence agency said on Wednesday it had filed criminal complaints against two of its former chiefs on charges of abuse of power in cases linked to North Korea during the previous administration.

Reuters

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Scandals plague South Korean president Yoon's nominees despite vow to clean up politics

Scandal has cost South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol two nominees for a single ministerial position, a first in the country's history and a new setback for a leader facing plunging poll numbers.

Reuters

Troy Parrott, Kion Etete, Sarr and the 5 Tottenham players hoping for pre-season tour chance

Antonio Conte will make the final decision this week over which Tottenham Hotspur players will head out on the tour to South Korea

Football London

Leeds schoolboy plans 'spinathon' to raise money for trip to South Korea

Jamie White is hoping to raise money by cycling for 12 hours straight

Leeds Live

South Korea's Yoon warns of stern retaliation in case of North Korea's provocation

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered the military on Wednesday to "promptly and sternly" retaliate in case of any North Korean provocation amid concerns the North could conduct its first nuclear test in five years.

Reuters

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Vietnam, S Korea aim to boost trade to $100bn

HANOI: Vietnam and South Korea aim to raise the value of bilateral trade between the countries to US$100 billion next year and to $150 billion by 2030, up from $78 billion last year, the Vietnamese government said.

Bangkok Post

South Korea's Son Heung-min ‘faced a lot of racism’ when playing in Germany

The South Korean forward initially moved to Europe aged 16 and has played in the Bundesliga and Premier League since then

The Independent UK

First pictures as Tottenham’s new signings take part in pre-season training before South Korea trip

Tottenham made their return to pre-season training on Monday, with three of their four summer signings to date present as preparations for the 2022/23 campaign began.

Evening Standard

U.S. F-35 fighters arrive in South Korea as joint military drills ramp up

U.S. Air Force F-35A stealth fighters arrived in South Korea on Tuesday on their first publicly announced visit since 2017 as the allies and nuclear-armed North Korean engage in an escalating cycle of displays of weapons.

Reuters

Suspected North Korea dam water release prompts South Koreans to evacuate

North Korea appears to have released water from a dam near its border with South Korea, prompting vacationers in the neighbouring country to evacuate over rising water levels on the Imjin River, officials said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Fabio Paratici's 3 Tottenham transfer tasks to complete for Antonio Conte before pre-season tour

Antonio Conte has a few jobs that he needs Fabio Paratici to sort before Tottenham depart for South Korea on Saturday

Football London

Tottenham target further signings this week as Djed Spence and Clement Lenglet talks continue

Tottenham are expected to accelerate their summer transfer business this week, with head coach Antonio Conte determined to have more signings in place before the squad departs for South Korea on Saturday.

Evening Standard

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Son Keen to Avoid Spurs Tour Guide Duty During South Korea Visit

Son Heung-min has been named South Korea's top athlete for five straight years but he is keen to downplay his star status with his Tottenham Hotspur team mates for fear of having to play tour guide for the entire squad during their pre-season tour. Spurs begin preparations for the Premier…

Asharq Al-Awsat

BTS Rekindle Debate about Military Service in South Korea

A surprise decision by South Korean boy band BTS to take a break from live shows has rekindled debate about mandatory military service in a country setting global pop-culture trends while facing a decades old Cold War threat. Military service is hugely contentious in South Korea where all able-bodied men…

Reuters

BTS rekindle debate about military service in South Korea

The Hindu

Tejas aircraft emerges as top choice for Malaysia’s fighter jet programme

Malaysia has narrowed down on the Indian aircraft notwithstanding stiff competition from China’s JF-17 jet, South Korea’s FA-50 and Russia’s Mig-35 and the Yak-130 plane

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The Independent UK

North Korea slams US-South Korea-Japan military cooperation

North Korea has slammed the U.S., South Korea and Japan for pushing to boost their trilateral military cooperation targeting the North, warning that the move is prompting urgent calls for the country to reinforce its military capability

Reuters

North Korea says U.S.-South Korea-Japan agreement materialises U.S. plan for 'Asian NATO'

North Korea criticised the United States, South Korea and Japan's recent agreement on strengthening military cooperation to be a means to materialise a U.S. plan for a military alliance like NATO in the region.

The Guardian - UK

One to watch: NoSo

The Korean-American singer-songwriter toys with the nuances of identity and escapism on their guitar-led debut album

Bangkok Post

Indo-Pacific alphabet soup needs beefing up

In May, US President Joe Biden visited South Korea and Japan with the aim of reaffirming America's commitment to the Asia-Pacific region after the uncertainties and doubts generated by Donald Trump's presidency. In Tokyo, Mr Biden launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (Ipef) and participated in a summit of…

Bangkok Post

Pyongyang blames Covid on ‘alien things’

North Korea has claimed that people who had touched “alien things” near the border with South Korea were the first to be infected with the coronavirus.

Evening Standard

North Korea blames people touching ‘alien things’ near border with South Korea for Covid outbreak

North Korea has claimed that its Covid outbreak started because people were touching “alien things” near the border with South Korea.

Wales Online

North Korea says Covid 19 crossed its borders thanks to 'alien things' and balloons

It is blaming South Korea

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