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Live updates: Fire at Ukraine nuclear plant extinguished

Ukrainian authorities say that a fire at Europe’s biggest nuclear plant ignited by Russian shelling has been extinguished, and that Russian forces have taken control of the site

The Independent UK

Early voting for S.Korea president begins in shadow of COVID

South Korea began early voting on Friday for a presidential election in the shadow of the pandemic, as up to a million people with COVID-19 are expected to cast ballots during a spike driving one of the world's highest caseloads.

Reuters

In S. Korea election, future of foreign policy up for debate

Ahead of the March 9 presidential election in South Korea, major candidates are embroiled in a heated debate over how to address a foreign policy challenges that include the U.S.-China rivalry, North Korea's nuclear threats and badly strained ties with Japan

The Independent UK

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Kia Presents 2030 Roadmap With Accelerated EV Transition Targets

Kia announced, at the company’s 2022 CEO Investor Day virtual event, its new strategic plan called the roadmap to 2030, which reveals an accelerated transition to EVs.

InsideEVs

S.Korea candidates woo young voters with 'deepfakes,' hair insurance

South Korean presidential candidate Yoon Suk-yeol got a boost on Thursday when a rival dropped out, but if the conservative former prosecutor wins next week, it may also be thanks to "deepfake" avatars and viral short videos.

Reuters

Park Seo Jun: ‘I actually couldn’t believe Marvel wanted to speak to me’

The actor talks about joining the MCU, his friendships with BTS’s V and the rest of the ‘Wooga Squad’, and the social and economic issues behind his TV hits Itaewon Class and Fight for My Way

The Guardian - UK

South Korean PM tests positive for COVID as infections surge

South Korean Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday, his office said, as daily infections hit unprecedented levels this week, driven by the spread of the highly transmissible Omicron variant.

Reuters

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South Korea’s raucous politics: presidential election defined by mudslinging and scandal

Poll features two populist candidates mired in controversy over everything from misogyny to property deals

Financial Times

S.Korea presidential candidate backs conservative, may tip tight race

A South Korean presidential candidate dropped out on Thursday, throwing his support to conservative Yoon Suk-yeol in a surprise move that could tip the balance of next week's closely fought election toward the conservatives.

Reuters

S. Korean conservatives unify as 1 leaves presidential race

Two leading conservatives in South Korea’s presidential race have unified behind one of them in a last-minute deal that could boost their chances of victory in next week’s election

The Independent UK

A closer look at Jin Young Ko’s most remarkable feats as she returns to action at the HSBC

Ko will play the first two rounds alongside Yuka Saso and Lydia Ko.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sowjanya beats Korean top seed

Former national champion Sowjanya Bavisetti knocked out top seed Sujeong Jang of Korea 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in the first round of the $25,000 ITF women’s tennis tournament in Australia on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Ukraine foreign minister says South Korea will take active part in Russia sanctions

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Wednesday he had spoken with his South Korean counterpart about South Korea's plan to participate in sanction against Russia.

Reuters

Tight South Korea presidential race overshadowed by Ukraine and gaffes

South Korea's two main presidential candidates are in a tight race a week before a March 9 vote, with the last days of the campaign dominated by Ukraine and by gaffes that critics say highlight both contenders' lack of foreign policy experience.

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Kia EV6 Wholesale Shipments Exceeded 6,000 In January 2022

Kia reports 212,819 car sales globally in January, which is down 5.7% year-over-year, but plug-in electric car sales appear to be increasing quickly.

InsideEVs

Hyundai Increased Sales Of Plug-Ins In January 2022 By 53%

Hyundai reports 282,204 car sales globally in January 2022, which is 12% less than a year ago. Fortunately, plug-in sales continue to increase.

The Hindu

Jaishankar meets his counterparts from Bangladesh, South Korea in Paris

The External Affairs Minister also meets leaders from the Czech Repulic and the European Union

Reuters

In unaffordable Seoul, housing is at the centre of the S.Korea election

Lee Jae-hong would have had no trouble buying a home in the suburb of Ilsan on the outskirts of Seoul back in 2018. With a strong credit score and a job at a blue chip company, borrowing enough for an average apartment in the city costing about $562,000 was well…

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Made-in-Japan Manga Goes Global with Webtoon, Deadpool

Deadpool, meet All Might. Perhaps nothing highlights how the world of manga, the comics and cartoons originating in Japan, has gone global better than that coming together of superheroes, American and Japanese. In “Deadpool: Samurai,” Marvel’s Deadpool gets help in his battle against evil from All Might, the muscular hero…

Bangkok Post

South Korea rolls back Covid-19 vaccine pass as infections burden testing centres

SEOUL: South Korea will temporarily lift a requirement for vaccine passes or negative Covid-19 tests at a number of businesses to ease the strain on testing centres, authorities said on Monday, as the country faces a wave of Omicron infections.

Al Jazeera

In rare stand, South Korea, Singapore unveil sanctions on Russia

Russia’s attack on its European neighbour has generated relatively little condemnation in Asia compared to the West.

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea Hails 'Significant' Test in Satellite Development

North Korea said it had carried out a test of "great significance" for developing a reconnaissance satellite, state media reported Monday, a day after Seoul said it had detected a ballistic missile launch. Despite sweeping international sanctions, Pyongyang carried out a record-breaking blitz of weapons tests in January before pausing…

The Independent UK

S. Korea rescinds 'anti-epidemic pass' to free up resources

South Korea will no longer require people to show proof of vaccination or negative tests to enter any indoor space starting Tuesday

The Independent UK

Made-in-Japan manga goes global with Webtoon, Deadpool

Manga is going really global

The Guardian - AU

North Korea test fires possible ballistic missile in sea in eighth launch this year

After pausing launches during the Winter Olympics, North Korea has fired a possible ballistic missile, according to Japan’s coast guard

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