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Japan says no plans set for summit of its PM, South Korean leader

No plans have been set for a summit of the top leaders of Japan and South Korea, a top Japanese official said on Thursday, after the South Korean president signalled his intention to improve the neighbours' strained ties before his term ends in May.

Reuters

S.Korea turns to self-treatment as Omicron fuels COVID surge

South Korea said on Thursday patients with mild coronavirus symptoms will have to treat themselves, aiming to free up medical resources for more serious cases, as new infections hit a fresh high because of the fast spreading Omicron variant.

Reuters

S. Korea's outgoing president calls for US-North Korea talks

South Korean President Moon Jae-in, in his final months in office, has expressed concern over North Korea’s expanding weapons program and the possibility that more weapons tests would revive fears of war

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New N. Korea nuclear, ICBM testing would trigger instant crisis, S.Korea's Moon says

A resumption of North Korea's nuclear weapon or long-range missile tests would "instantly" send the peninsula back into crisis, outgoing South Korean President Moon Jae-in said this week, calling for measures to prevent that from happening.

Reuters

Bylong farmers label High Court dismissal 'end to years of fighting'

South Korean energy company, KEPCO, has had their special leave application "dismissed with costs" by the High Court of Australia, in what Bylong Valley locals hope is an end to the decade-long battle.

Newcastle Herald

Pentagon chief discusses North Korean threat with Japan, South Korea

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke on Wednesday with the defense ministers of South Korea and Japan about the threats posed by North Korea after a series of missile launches by Pyongyang, the Pentagon said.

Reuters

Winter Olympics day six – as it happened

Day six of XXIV Olympic Winter Games

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Faraday Future Partners With Myoung Shin For FF 81 Production

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc (NASDAQ:FFIE) has entered into a partnership with South Korea-based automotive manufacturer Myoung Shin Co Ltd. Under the agreement, Myoung will manufacture Faraday Future's second vehicle, the FF 81, with the start of production scheduled for 2024. The FF 81 is a mass-market electric vehicle with advanced connectivity and…

Benzinga

UAE arms deals: What weapons is the Gulf state buying and why?

The UAE is looking to bolster its air defence with purchases from South Korea, Israel and France – and its own systems.

Al Jazeera

Nordic American Tankers Enters Six-Year Time Charters For Two Suezmax New Buildings

Nordic American Tanker Ltd (NYSE:NAT) has concluded two six-year Time Charters for two Suezmax newbuildings for delivery in May and June this year. The company's contracts with ASYAD Shipping Company will commence upon delivery of the two NAT suezmaxes from the shipyard in South Korea. The time charter rates concluded will secure a…

Benzinga

Taiwan’s Minimum Wage is One of the Lowest In Its League

Taiwan is a wealthy country. Its recently instituted minimum wage hike does not compare favorably with its international counterparts.

The News Lens

EV Battery Usage More Than Doubled In China As It Overshadowed Europe, US Combined

China secured more than half of the world’s electric vehicle battery usage in 2021, maintaining its lead in the fast-growing market, data from South Korea research firm SNE Research showed.

Benzinga

Explained: Outrage against global brands over social media posts on Kashmir

NEW DELHI: : A number of global brands like South Korea's Hyundai Motors, KFC, Dominos and Toyota have come under fire over tweets and Instagram/Facebook posts sent out by their dealers and outlets in Pakistan, talking about "Kashmir Solidarity Day".

The Times of India

Wife of S.Korean presidential candidate apologises amid allegations of wrongdoing

The wife of South Korea's ruling party presidential candidate apologised on Wednesday over allegations that she took advantage of public servants and spent government money during her husband's term as a provincial governor.

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The Guardian - UK

Hanbok at Beijing Winter Olympics opening sparks South Korean anger

Appearance of traditional dress denounced as further attempt by China to appropriate Korean culture

The Guardian - AU

South Korea under pressure to crack down on cyberbullying after high-profile deaths

Two celebrity deaths this week prompt petition to the president calling for tougher punishments for those who post abuse online

The Guardian - US

Winter Olympics 2022 day five – as it happened

Day five of XXIV Olympic Winter Games

ABC News

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce stands by Western Australia-North Korea comparison over hard border

Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce is standing by his remarks comparing Western Australia's tough border controls to North Korea, and says that trust has been damaged.

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The Conversation

A brief history of African nations at the Olympic Winter Games

A record number of eight African countries competed at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. At the 2022 Beijing winter games, currently underway, Africa is represented by six athletes from five countries: Eritrea, Ghana, Madagascar, Morocco and Nigeria. Five are competing in Alpine (downhill) skiing and one…

Reuters

Chinese Embassy defends use of Korean dress in Olympic ceremony

The Chinese Embassy in South Korea on Tuesday defended the use of a Korean traditional costume in last week's Olympic opening ceremony in Beijing, after South Korean politicians and activists criticised what they called "cultural appropriation".

Reuters

India summons South Korea envoy over Hyundai's Kashmir tweet in diplomatic escalation

India said on Tuesday it had summoned South Korea's ambassador to express displeasure over a social media post by a Pakistani partner of Hyundai Motor over disputed Kashmir that has caused a furore in the country.

Bangkok Post

SM Entertainment seeking new K-pop talent in Thailand

The "2022 SM Global Audition Kwangya" is a chance for youngsters with talent in singing, dancing, rapping and acting to go big in K-pop under SM Entertainment, a major music label in South Korea.

Tribune News Service

Jay Ambrose: Closing the border to killer drugs

The horror of war, one of humankind’s worst afflictions, is often summed up by the number of a nation’s soldiers killed, and here are examples: the war in Korea, 33,643 American military deaths; Vietnam, 58,220; Iraq, 4,550; and Afghanistan, 2,448.

The Independent UK

Omicron forces S. Korea to end GPS monitoring, some checkups

South Korea will no longer use GPS monitoring to enforce quarantines and will also end daily checkup calls to low-risk coronavirus patients as a fast-developing omicron surge overwhelms health and government workers

Bangkok Post

Ancient brew has retro appeal in South Korea

SEOUL: Jeong Mi-hee used to buy a lot of whisky in airports. When the coronavirus pandemic brought her business travel to halt, she started paying more attention to local drinks she had overlooked.

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