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‘Free Trade’ to Enhance Growth of Gulf-South Korean Transactions, Investments

Experts are forecasting that the free trade agreement recently signed between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and South Korea will find its way into force within 6 months. The agreement is set to boost the role of Gulf chambers and federations, especially the ones in Saudi Arabia, in increasing trade…

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US Calls for Emergency UN Security Council Meeting on N.Korea

The United States has requested an emergency meeting on Thursday of the UN Security Council on North Korea, which launched its most powerful missile since 2017 last weekend, diplomatic sources said Tuesday. The meeting is expected to be held behind closed doors. It is up to Russia, the president of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Asian stocks follow Wall St higher with China, Korea closed

Stock prices in Tokyo and Sydney have followed Wall Street higher while China, South Korea and Southeast Asian markets were closed for the Lunar New Year

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North Korea: The sting in the scorpion's tail

'They want to have a deterrence system that is like a scorpion's tail," said Professor Kim Dong Yup, a former South Korean naval commander. "North Korea's main purpose is not to attack but to defend themselves." They want a "diversified deterrent capability", and who could blame them?

Bangkok Post

South Korea Seal World Cup Spot with Win over Syria

South Korea booked their place at the World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday after Paulo Bento's side beat Syria 2-0 in Dubai to confirm their progress to a 10th consecutive finals. Second-half goals from Kim Jin-su and Kwon Chang-hoon ensured the Koreans continue a run of successive qualifications that stretches…

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Disney+ To Premiere Controversial Korean Series 'Snowdrop' After Netflix Success With 'Squid Game'

The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is following the example set by Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) in bringing a controversial Korean series to U.S. streaming audiences.

Benzinga

Japan Proposes Controversial Mine in World Heritage Bid

Japan will seek UNESCO World Heritage recognition for a centuries-old network of mines on Tuesday, the government said, risking renewed diplomatic tensions with South Korea over forced wartime labor. The controversial gold and silver mine complex on central Japan's Sado Island dates back 400 years and was once one of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Matildas' Asian Cup exit is the moment of reckoning Australian football has been waiting for

History shows us that the Matildas have struggled at major international tournaments, so why does their Asian Cup exit feel so different?

ABC News

Biden may visit Japan in latter half of May

The Japanese and U.S. governments have begun making arrangements for Joe Biden's first visit to Japan as U.S. president, possibly in the latter half of May, according to sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Possible Breakthrough Could Release US Detainees in Iran

While the Biden administration is showing great reservation when it comes to disclosing details on US dual nationals held hostage in Iranian prisons, reports indicate that Qatari mediation could conclude a deal for their release in exchange for $10 billion that Iran would get from funds frozen in South Korea,…

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Japanese cabinet approves nominating mines for UNESCO list, defying South Korea's protest

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet formally approved nominating several mines for consideration as world heritage sites by UNESCO, the government's top spokesperson said on Tuesday, defying objection from South Korea.

Reuters

All of Us Are Dead: Fans bingeing Netflix’s new Korean thriller are already comparing it to Squid Game

Both shows share one ‘incredible’ actor – only in a very different role...

The Independent UK

After Squid Game and Kpop, Korean webtoons get moment in the sun

Digital manga subscription service Piccoma was the third-highest earning app in the world in 2021.

Al Jazeera

Asian stocks follow Wall St higher at start of holiday week

Asian stocks have followed Wall Street higher at the start of a week when China, South Korea and Southeast Asian markets will close for the Lunar New Year holiday

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Asian stocks follow Wall St higher at start of holiday week

Asian stocks have followed Wall Street higher at the start of a week when China, South Korea and Southeast Asian markets will close for the Lunar New Year holiday

The Hindu

Amid chill in relations, new PLA history returns spotlight to 1962 war

The downturn in ties has coincided with greater interest in China in the 1962 war, which hasn’t been covered as extensively in the media as Korean War or war with Japan

Bangkok Post

Japanese thrash Thailand in quarter-finals of AFC Women's Asian Cup

Two-time defending champions Japan booked their place in the semi-finals of the Women's Asian Cup with a 7-0 thrashing of Thailand on Sunday but joint-favourites Australia crashed out with defeat to South Korea.

AAP

Korea send Matildas packing from Asian Cup

The Matildas' hopes of winning the Women's Asian Cup for a second time are over after a shock 1-0 loss to Korea Republic in Pune.

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The Guardian - UK

Spotify to add advisory notices to podcasts mentioning Covid; protests in Prague over curbs – as it happened

Czech demonstrators are opposed to measures such as a restaurant ban for the unvaccinated; Harry and Meghan express concerns to Spotify about misinformation on platform

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Honda to procure EV batteries from China, S. Korea manufacturers

Honda Motor Co. plans to procure batteries for its electric vehicles from Chinese and South Korean manufacturers, so it can transport them from near the production bases, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

ABC News

Matildas out of Asian Cup after South Korea claim 1-0 victory in quarter-final

Australia's quest to claim their first women's Asian Cup in over a decade comes crashing down after a 1-0 loss to South Korea in the quarter-final.

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea Test-fires Most Powerful Missile Since 2017

North Korea on Sunday tested its most powerful missile since 2017, ramping up the firepower for its record-breaking seventh launch this month as Seoul warned nuclear and long-range tests could be next. Pyongyang has never test-fired this many missiles in a calendar month before and last week threatened to abandon…

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South Korea to Face Syria with World Cup Berth in Sight

South Korea's World Cup qualification hopes remain in their own hands as they prepare to take on Syria in Dubai on Tuesday, knowing victory will secure their place in Qatar after celebrations were put on hold last week. Paulo Bento's side defeated Lebanon in Thursday's matches in Group A of…

Reuters

North Korea caps month of tests with longest-range missile since 2017

North Korea conducted its largest missile test since 2017 on Sunday, sending a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile soaring into space, seen as taking the nuclear-armed country a step closer to resuming long-range testing.

AAP

Be like Barty, Gustavsson tells Matildas

Tony Gustavsson says the Matildas must follow Ash Barty's lead when the chips are down if they are to advance past South Korea in the Asian Cup.

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