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Israel-Iran tensions live news: Explosions as ‘drones downed’ over Isfahan: Tensions have soared in the Middle East more than six months into Israel’s war on ...
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Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
- Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation
- Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war
- Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable
- While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
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 ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/hyundai-pauses-ads-x-over-brand-safety-issues-2024-04-19/
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.
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 ...
businessinsider.com/samsung-executives-six-day-work-week-report-2024-4
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.
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 ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/political-heat-prods-japan-south-korea-team-up-weak-currencies-2024-04-19/
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 ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/bank-korea-chief-watching-middle-east-tensions-fx-growth-outlook-reviews-2024-04-19/
Going Strong: The Bloomberg Open, Asia Edition: Good morning. Netflix crushed its earnings but the second quarter may not be as rosy. China will be the top ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-18/going-strong-the-bloomberg-open-asia-edition
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Electronics Giant LG Debuts Dollar Bond to Finance ESG Projects: LG Electronics Inc. is selling bonds denominated in US dollars to partly help the South Korean ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/electronics-giant-lg-debuts-dollar-bond-to-finance-esg-projects
Busan International Short Film Festival returns for 41st year : While the city of Busan is famous for its sandy beaches, fresh seafood, iconic bridge and savory ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/177_372898.html
Hamad International in Doha named world’s best airport, Changi falls to second: Changi Airport was named the best airport in Asia and best in the world for its ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/hamad-international-in-doha-named-world-s-best-airport-changi-falls-to-second
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.
North Korea tests 'super-large warhead': state media: North Korea has tested a "super-large warhead" designed for a strategic cruise missile ...
rte.ie/news/world/2024/0420/1444652-north-korea/
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 ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/south-korea-finmin-take-immediate-decisive-response-fx-volatility-2024-04-19/
Thailand, Kazakhstan Agree on Visa Waiver Pact to Boost Tourism: Thailand will sign a permanent bilateral visa waiver agreement with Kazakhstan next week ...
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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
timeslive.co.za/lifestyle/2024-04-12-south-african-butts-rates-number-1-in-the-world/
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.
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 ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/south-koreas-lg-electronics-plans-raise-up-1-bln-with-dollar-bonds-sources-say-2024-04-18/
Paris Olympics: China’s men fail to qualify after U23 Asian Cup campaign starts with two defeats
scmp.com/sport/football/article/3259744/paris-olympics-chinas-men-fail-qualify-after-u23-asian-cup-campaign-starts-two-defeats
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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India-South Korea-US Trilateral Technology Cooperation: New developments mark a turning point for the India-South Korea special strategic partnership.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/india-south-korea-us-trilateral-technology-cooperation/
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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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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Asian finance officials raise ‘serious concerns’ over strong dollar: Emerging-market currencies have been under pressure from shifting US interest rate ...
ft.com/content/63c36478-8cf3-438e-91e2-97a8888773d1
Lee Jong-suk considers Disney+’s One Second, Ji Chang-wook may join Ma Dong-seok in Twelve - Korean drama casting latest
scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/k-drama/article/3259583/lee-jong-suk-considers-disneys-one-second-ji-chang-wook-may-join-ma-dong-seok-twelve-korean-drama
South Korean firm looks at offshore wind investment: Shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is exploring investment opportunities in Scotland.
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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
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-releases-song-praising-leader-kim-friendly-father-2024-04-19/
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.
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 ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/how-the-sewol-sinking-changed-south-korea/
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/
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 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Japan-and-South-Korea-agree-to-deepen-trilateral-ties-with-U.S
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 ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/what-the-revamp-of-the-japan-us-alliance-structure-means-for-south-korea/
South Korea eases contentious medical school expansion: SEOUL -- South Korea's government on Friday came out with a compromise for its controversial plan to ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/South-Korea-eases-contentious-medical-school-expansion2
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Blackpink, Le Sserafim, Ateez, The Rose: how K-pop and Korean music is becoming a core element of Coachella
scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/article/3259173/blackpink-le-sserafim-ateez-rose-how-k-pop-and-korean-music-becoming-core-element-coachella
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
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 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/Thousands-of-Samsung-employees-rally-for-better-working-conditions
[INTERVIEW] Hangeul Kwaja bakes Korean alphabet into new snack sensation: Imagine a cookie that speaks volumes — quite literally. American Tyler Rasch and Indian ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/04/141_372986.html
US, Japan, S. Korea finance chiefs vow to work closely on forex - The Mainichi: WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- The finance ministers of the United States ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240418/p2g/00m/0bu/006000c
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 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_372996.html
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
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Le Sserafim's Coachella performance sparks debate on pressure, talent management
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/732_372840.html
BMW, Mercedes dealerships struggle amid promotion war : Dealerships affiliated with BMW Korea and Mercedes-Benz Korea incurred substantial losses last year ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_373053.html
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
Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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South Korean retailer CJ Olive Young offers real-time translators for foreign visitors
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-s-cj-olive-young-offers-real-time-translators-for-foreign-visitors
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 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_373040.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/
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
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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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
Human rights group urges gov't to submit written questions to UN to protect North Korean defectors
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/103_373014.html
Dongdaemun Yupdduk's record sales confirms growing popularity of 'tteokbokki'
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_372998.html
South Korean man jailed for throwing fake money from apartment’s window: The defendant is deeply remorseful of his crimes.
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korean-man-jailed-for-throwing-fake-money-from-apartment-s-window
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 ...
deccanherald.com/entertainment/park-chan-wook-lionsgate-collaborate-for-oldboy-tv-series-in-english-language-2983712
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 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Currencies/U.S.-Japan-South-Korea-finance-chiefs-share-concern-for-weak-yen-won
Pictures of the Day | April 17, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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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 ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3236/
Latest Biden chip deal highlights U.S. semiconductor successes: Samsung is the latest beneficiary of Washington’s efforts to shore up precarious supply chains ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/19/tech/us-chips-act-analysis/
Chemicals Tycoon Debuts On Korea’s Wealth Ranking As Semiconductor Demand Surges: Chung Ji-wan’s company, Soulbrain, makes chemicals needed in the ...
forbes.com/sites/johnkang/2024/04/17/chemicals-tycoon-debuts-on-koreas-wealth-ranking-as-semiconductor-demand-surges/
Exchange rate volatility does not pose 'significant' economic challenges in Korea's case: IMF official
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/04/488_373020.html
Dollar rally stalls after rare FX warning from finance chiefs: The dollar fell for a second day on Thursday after a rare warning by the finance chiefs of the ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/dollar-takes-breather-investors-ponder-us-rates-outlook-2024-04-18/
China, Japan, South Korea must get closer to the Muslim world - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/04/15/china-japan-south-korea-must-get-closer-to-the-muslim-world.html
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 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/Thousands-of-Samsung-employees-rally-for-better-working-conditions
Elderly South Korean woman dies after 5-hour wait for hospital that can perform heart surgery amid doctors’ strike
scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3259477/elderly-south-korean-woman-dies-after-5-hour-wait-hospital-can-perform-heart-surgery-amid-doctors
HD Hyundai signs $463 million deal to build 4 warships in Peru: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) signed a 640.6 billion won ($463 million) contract on Tuesday ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_372877.html
K-dramas 'Queen of Tears' and 'Parasyte: The Grey' top Netflix Global 10: There's no overlooking the captivating phenomenon that is tvN's "Queen of Tears" ...
thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/k-dramas-queen-tears-and-parasyte-the-grey-top-netflix-global-10-3589726
WHO prequalifies new oral vaccine for cholera; Here’s what you need to know: Euvichol-S is a simplified formulation of the oral cholera vaccine (OCV) ...
financialexpress.com/healthcare/pharma-healthcare/who-prequalifies-new-oral-vaccine-for-cholera-heres-what-you-need-to-know/3462417/
Additional tickets for K-pop star IU's Singapore concerts to go on sale on Apr 18
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/iu-singapore-concert-additional-tickets-388676
Lawmaker-elect defends adult festival featuring Japanese porn stars : A lawmaker-elect of the minor Reform Party stood by a controversial adult festival recently ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_372992.html
China, US defence chiefs hold first substantive talks in nearly 18 months: Lloyd Austin and Dong Jun talk South China Sea, Taiwan, North Korea and Ukraine in ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/china-us-defence-chiefs-hold-first-substantive-talks-in-nearly-18-months
Baseball league removes umpires from assignments for attempting to cover up missed call
koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2024/04/600_372744.html
Hyundai, Kia, KGM to display latest EV technologies at EVS 37 : Hyundai Motor, Kia and KG Mobility are set to showcase their technological prowess in electric ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_372897.html
Prices of foods, daily necessities surge amid high oil price, weakening Korean won
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/04/488_372987.html
Coffee in North Korea: It’s not just for capitalists anymore: Spreading among the elite, coffee is replacing cigarettes as a typical bribe.
rfa.org/english/news/korea/north-korea-coffee-04172024172822.html
US envoy to the UN vows support for families of Japanese who were abducted and taken to North Korea
apnews.com/article/japan-us-envoy-north-korea-abducted-42f17a71dbebffc07d81d12d3eb10088
[REVIEW] DAY6 captivates 34,000 fans with spring-themed concerts : Boy band DAY6 has frequently said that it wants to sing about every moment in life ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/732_372738.html
Police suspect former idol manager planted camera in actors' dressing room: An idol group manager was identified as a suspect in an illegal filming incident ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/398_372892.html
Philippines plans ambitious exercise with U.S. as concerns over China grow: In the military exercise, U.S. and Philippine troops will perform joint operations ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/philippines-balikatan-joint-military-exercise/
Korean food exporters meet global buyers from 36 countries at Buy Korean Food+ : Korean food exporters met hundreds of entrepreneurs and businesspeople from ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_372909.html
In pictures: the Asia Pacific this week: Death defying stunts to celebrate Eid, Sumo throwing each other about by their loincloths, Thailand's famous and fun ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/sumo-eid-ramadan-sewol-flood-asia-pacific-pictures/103729822
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