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World Cup notebook: Image of Pelé shines bright for Brazilian fans: Brazil stars unfurled a banner tribute to legend Pele after their World Cup victory over ...
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'Brazil put down biggest marker at World Cup': Why Brazil's dominant performance against South Korea in the last 16 of the World Cup is the biggest indicator of ...
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World Cup notebook: Image of Pelé shines bright for Brazilian fans: Brazil stars unfurled a banner tribute to legend Pele after their World Cup victory over ...
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Brazil's Embraer delivers 25 jets in Q1; backlog hits 7-year high: Brazilian planemaker Embraer said on Friday it delivered 25 aircraft - seven commercial planes ...
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Central banks of Turkey, Brazil sign cooperation deal: Turkey's central bank said on Saturday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Brazil's central ...
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Quick Glance: Turkey, Brazil Central Banks Establish Cooperation Agreement
- Turkey's central bank announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Brazil's central bank to enhance cooperation.
- The agreement was signed by the heads of both central banks in Washington.
- Additionally, the Turkish central bank signed a memorandum of understanding with its counterpart in Kazakhstan to strengthen collaboration.
- Both central banks aim to promote cooperation and conduct technical activities in the field of central banking.
Hyundai pauses ads on X over brand safety issues: South Korea's Hyundai said on Friday that it had paused advertising on X, formerly known as Twitter ...
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Brazil Touts Tax on Ultra-Rich in G-20 Plan to Fight Climate Change, Inequality: Brazil believes it has found a way to pay for the fight against climate change ...
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South Korea set to adjust medical reforms in bid to end walkout, say media reports
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Quick Glance: South Korea adjusts medical school quotas to resolve walkout
- Government to let medical schools determine admissions to end junior doctor strike.
- Acceptance of proposal to reduce increase in medical school admissions by up to 50%.
- Dispute over adding 2000 more physicians by 2035, with 32 medical schools allowed to lower quotas for 2022.
- President Yoon advocates for more doctors, while protesting physicians demand better working conditions and criticize government's approach.
Political heat prods Japan, South Korea to team up on weak currencies: The success of Japan and South Korea at inserting language voicing concern over their ...
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Bank of Korea chief watching Middle East tensions for FX, growth outlook reviews: South Korea's central bank chief on Friday said odds for any further policy ...
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Honda to invest $808 million in Brazil by 2030: Japanese automaker Honda will invest 4.2 billion reais ($807.74 million) in its Itirapina plant in Brazil by 2030 ...
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Samsung execs have to work 6 days a week now: report: Samsung reportedly wasn't happy with its performance last year, so execs will be working Saturdays or ...
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Quick Glance: Samsung Executives: New Work Schedule and Economic Challenges
- Samsung Group is introducing a six-day workweek for executives in response to economic challenges and disappointing results in 2023.
- The sudden change aims to create a sense of urgency and promote efforts to overcome the situation. The new work schedule takes effect immediately in most of Samsung's technology divisions.
- The work culture in South Korea is renowned for its intensity. In 2022, the average worker spent 1,901 hours at work.
- Recent data shows that Samsung has regained the top position in global smartphone shipments. First-quarter 2024 results are expected on April 30.
Brazil's Lula recognizes two more Indigenous lands, but postpones four others: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva officially recognized two more ...
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Quick Glance: Brazil's Lula Recognizes Two More Indigenous Lands, Postpones Four Others
- Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva officially recognized two more Indigenous territories on Thursday, but decided not to sign off on four others because they still need to be cleared by people currently occupying them.
- The recognition grants the territories legal protection as reservations to be defended against invasions by illegal loggers, gold miners, and cattle ranchers.
- Lula has recognized 10 Indigenous territories since taking office in January 2023 for his third non-consecutive term.
- He stated that some state governors had asked for more time to resolve the issue, and acknowledged that his decision might frustrate some Indigenous people, but he needs to be cautious and provide them with alternative solutions.
Woman arrested for wheeling corpse into Brazil bank to sign for loan: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Brazilian police have arrested a woman who tried to take out a bank ...
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North Korea, Belarus deputy foreign ministers agree to strengthen ties
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Quick Glance: North Korea, Belarus strengthen ties
- North Korean officials met with a delegation from Belarus to deepen cooperation and criticized the U.S. for attempting to increase 'lawless' sanctions pressure.
- During the discussions, Belarus' Deputy Foreign Minister Evgeny Shestakov and his North Korean counterpart Lim Chun Il discussed bilateral cooperation in various sectors and mutual support on the global stage.
- Kim Son Gyong, vice minister for International Organizations of the DPRK Foreign Ministry, criticized Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, for her trip to South Korea and Japan, labeling the UN sanctions against the country as 'lawless'.
- In contrast, Russia has opposed the annual renewal of the multinational panel of experts that has monitored the implementation of UN sanctions aimed at curbing North Korea's nuclear and missile programs over the past 15 years.
Paraguay to teach Korean as second foreign language to middle, high schoolers : Middle and high school students in Paraguay will be able to learn Korean as a ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/04/517_373032.html
South Korea to take decisive action if needed to stabilise FX market: South Korea's finance ministry said on Friday that authorities would take immediate and ...
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Petrobras unit to launch by May process to contract four vessels: Brazilian logistics firm Transpetro plans to launch by May a process to contract four ...
reuters.com/business/energy/petrobras-unit-launch-by-may-process-contract-four-vessels-2024-04-18/
North Korea tests 'super-large warhead': state media: North Korea has tested a "super-large warhead" designed for a strategic cruise missile ...
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South African butts rated biggest in the world: It's bottoms up for Mzansi as we top the list of biggest booties in the world
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Billionaire Families Lose Hope for Tax Cut After Korean Vote: Some of the richest people in South Korea may be among the biggest losers from elections last week ...
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Quick Glance: Disappointment for Billionaire Families After Tax Reform Decision in South Korea
- President Yoon Suk Yeol faces setback in plans for inheritance tax reform.
- High inheritance tax in South Korea targets wealthy individuals and chaebols.
- Opposition party gains momentum in advocating for higher taxes on the wealthy.
- Discussions on tax reforms and their implications on businesses and the economy.
German finance minister rejects Brazil's proposal to tax super-rich: German Finance Minister Christian Lindner rejected on Thursday Brazil's proposal to tax the ...
reuters.com/world/german-finance-minister-rejects-brazils-proposal-tax-super-rich-2024-04-18/
South Korea's LG Electronics raises $800 million dollar bond, term sheet shows: South Korea's LG Electronics has raised $800 million through a dollar bond deal ...
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Brazil’s Central Bank Warns Investors of Growing Uncertainties: Brazil’s central bank head Roberto Campos Neto told investors that uncertainties have increased ...
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U.S., Japan, Korea finance leaders launch first trilateral meeting: The United States, Japan and South Korea kicked off their first trilateral finance leaders' ...
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US committee releases sealed Brazil court orders to Musk's X: A U.S. congressional committee has released confidential Brazilian court orders to suspend accounts ...
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India-South Korea-US Trilateral Technology Cooperation: New developments mark a turning point for the India-South Korea special strategic partnership.
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Dengue cases surge near 50% in the Americas amid 'emergency situation': Dengue cases have created an
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Exclusive: US plans to restore tariffs on dominant solar technology, sources say: The Biden administration is expected to grant a request by South Korea’s Hanwha ...
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Paraguay on track for record soy crop, but low river levels slow exports: Paraguay is headed for a record soybean harvest but exporters are worried about low ...
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Asian finance officials raise ‘serious concerns’ over strong dollar: Emerging-market currencies have been under pressure from shifting US interest rate ...
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China’s Weak Beef Market Poses Risks for Chief Supplier Brazil: China’s beef imports are dwindling amid slowing consumption and ample domestic supply ...
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US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions: The U.S., South Korea and Japan are pushing for a new multi-national panel of experts ...
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Elon Musk is feuding with Brazil’s powerful Supreme Court: The court has become the de facto regulator of social media in the country
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Clash with Brazil's Supreme Court
- Serial entrepreneur Elon Musk has been publicly criticizing Alexandre de Moraes, one of Brazil's Supreme Court judges, for the past week.
- The dispute revolves around X, a social media company owned by Mr. Musk, which announced on April 6th that a Brazilian court had ordered it to block a set of 'popular' accounts or face hefty fines.
- Mr. Moraes then initiated an inquiry against Mr. Musk for obstruction of justice, leading Mr. Musk to claim that censorship in Brazil is worse than in any other country where the platform operates.
- The row highlights the power of Brazil's Supreme Court and the debate on regulating social media without harming freedom of speech, which is a crucial battleground in Brazil.
North Korea releases song praising leader Kim as 'friendly father' | Reuters: North Korea has released a new song praising leader Kim Jong Un for being a
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Quick Glance: New Song from North Korea Honors Kim Jong Un as 'Friendly Father'
- North Korea praises leader Kim Jong Un as a 'friendly father' and 'great leader' in a new song, part of a propaganda campaign to boost his image in the reclusive state.
- The music video for the song was broadcast on Wednesday on state-controlled Korean Central Television, showcasing North Koreans from various backgrounds enthusiastically singing lines like 'Let’s sing, Kim Jong Un the great leader' and 'Let’s brag about Kim Jong Un, a friendly father.'
- Moreover, a live performance of the song with orchestral accompaniment and in the presence of Kim was televised as part of a ceremony to mark the completion of constructing 10,000 new homes.
- The release of the cheerful song titled 'Friendly Father' coincides with recent changes by North Korean state media to the name of a holiday, sparking speculation that this move is aimed at consolidating Kim’s position.
'Amazonia' bonds in 2024 seen a tough sell for some: A political push to raise the first-ever "Amazonia Bond" has ramped up during talks to agree a "roadmap" ...
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How the Sewol Sinking Changed South Korea: 10 years on, bereaved families and their supporters continue to push for justice and accountability in all manner of ...
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US nods to 'serious' Japan, S.Korea concerns over slumping currencies: The United States, Japan and South Korea agreed to "consult closely" on foreign exchange ...
reuters.com/markets/us-japan-korea-finance-leaders-launch-first-trilateral-meeting-2024-04-17/
South Korea eases contentious medical school expansion: SEOUL -- South Korea's government on Friday came out with a compromise for its controversial plan to ...
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What the Revamp of the Japan-US Alliance Structure Means for South Korea: New security and military arrangements will have knock-on effects for both Japan and ...
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Japan and South Korea agree to deepen trilateral ties with U.S: TOKYO (Kyodo) Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday he and South Korean President ...
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Boat drifts to Brazil with nine dead migrants from Mauritania and Mali: The Federal Police were able to determine the victims’ origin thanks to their ...
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Quick Glance: Boat with Nine Dead Migrants from Mauritania and Mali Drifts to Brazil
- The Brazilian Federal Police were able to determine the victims’ origin thanks to their documentation and belongings and are now trying to identify the bodies.
- Nine decomposed bodies were found on a boat that drifted to the coast of Brazil on Saturday.
- The circumstances of the boat’s discovery in Brazil suggest that it became adrift for an unknown reason and dragged the migrants away from their intended destination.
- Brazilian authorities have not ruled out that people of other nationalities may be among the victims and have not indicated the gender or age of the deceased.
SK hynix, TSMC team up to develop next-generation AI memory chips : SK hynix has joined forces with TSMC to develop its next-generation high-bandwidth memory ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_373066.html
South Korea Issues Rare Warning After Won Hits 1400 Per Dollar: South Korean authorities issued a rare warning to participants in the foreign exchange market ...
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[INTERVIEW] Hangeul Kwaja bakes Korean alphabet into new snack sensation: Imagine a cookie that speaks volumes — quite literally. American Tyler Rasch and Indian ...
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100 Philippine domestic helpers to begin working in Seoul in August : Korea will receive 100 domestic helpers from the Philippines at the end of July for a pilot ...
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US, Japan, S. Korea finance chiefs vow to work closely on forex - The Mainichi: WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- The finance ministers of the United States ...
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Brazil’s Average Income Rises Significantly in 2023: In 2023, Brazil's average monthly household income per capita saw a notable increase of 11.5% ...
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Already in Vienna: Austria about to sign a Brazilian right-winger » offen.at: Vienna Austria is apparently about to sign a Brazilian offensive player.
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US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
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Petrobras board not to discuss extra dividends at Friday meeting, sources say: The board of directors of Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras is scheduled ...
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Blackpink, Le Sserafim, Ateez, The Rose: how K-pop and Korean music is becoming a core element of Coachella
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Clark Kent lookalike turns accidental superhero in Brazil - People - The Jakarta Post
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Curious case in Brazil: Woman brings dead man to bank for a loan: It sounds like something out of a bad movie: a woman pushes a man in a wheelchair into a bank ...
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Le Sserafim's Coachella performance sparks debate on pressure, talent management
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BMW, Mercedes dealerships struggle amid promotion war : Dealerships affiliated with BMW Korea and Mercedes-Benz Korea incurred substantial losses last year ...
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Brazil World Cup winner Romario, 58, comes out of retirement to sign for club: Brazil's World Cup winner Romario has come out of retirement to sign for ...
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Singer Rain to hold first Korea solo show in 9 years : Singer and actor Rain, also known as Jung Ji-hoon, is set to reconnect with his longtime fans by holding a ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/732_372918.html
1,424 human-pet dog patrol teams to join efforts to ensure town safety in Seoul : A total of 1,424 human-pet dog patrol teams will start their duties in Seoul ...
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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Cash vs. Digital: Diverging Payment Trends in Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, and Brazil
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Thousands of Samsung employees rally for better working conditions: HWASEONG, South Korea -- Over 2,000 members of a Samsung Electronics labor union held a rally ...
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Exclusive: Spain's Acciona downsizing renewable energy business in Brazil, sources say
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Ibovespa Ends Higher Amidst Dividend Payouts and Stabilized Global Tensions: In Brazil, the closing bell on Friday heralded a small victory for the Ibovespa ...
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Expo opens for rural resettlement, agricultural exports: Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's key wire service, began an annual exposition Friday aimed at helping ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/04/262_373024.html
Toward a China-checking Asian NATO: Last week’s US-Japan alliance bilateral summit between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio not only launched ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/toward-a-china-checking-asian-nato/
Lovelyz's Mijoo, footballer Song Bum-keun confirm their relationship : Lovelyz member Lee Mijoo, 30, has made public her relationship with professional ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/398_373042.html
Kim Jong Un’s New Way to Express Anger at the South: Turn the Lights Out: North Korea has dismantled streetlights on some of the few inter-Korean roads ...
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9 corpses found adrift in boat off Brazil were likely migrants from Mauritania and Mali, police say
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Priyanka Chopra gives a shout to Nick Jonas' epic gig in Brazil : Nick took to his Instagram to share pictures from his concert in Brazil
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Dongdaemun Yupdduk's record sales confirms growing popularity of 'tteokbokki'
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_372998.html
Park Chan-wook, Lionsgate collaborate for 'Oldboy' TV series in English language: Los Angeles, Apr 18 (PTI) South Korean master-director Park Chan-wook has ...
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U.S., Japan, South Korea finance chiefs share concern for weak yen, won: WASHINGTON -- Top finance officials from the U.S., Japan and South Korea expressed ...
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Pictures of the Day | April 17, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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Brazil: Woman allegedly had corpse sign loan: A Brazilian woman was arrested after allegedly trying to sign a loan with a corpse. Here are all the details.
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Brazil braces for worst coral bleaching ever: Brazil is bracing for what may be its worst-ever coral bleaching event as extremely warm waters damage reefs in the ...
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South Korea considers accepting more foreign workers: South Korea is grappling with an ultralow birthrate and declining population, prompting the government to ...
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Nobel Economist Tells G-20 to Slap Climate Tax on Billionaires: Brazil has demanded that wealthy nations spend more to combat global warming. Now ...
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