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North Korea fires ballistic missile again, APEC leaders condemn test: The intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that North Korea tested on Friday landed ...
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Apec leaders condemn N.Korean missile launch: Leaders of the United States, South Korea, Japan and allied countries held an emergency meeting during the Apec ...
bangkokpost.com/world/2440795/apec-leaders-condemn-n-korean-missile-launch
APEC summit disrupted by suspected North Korea ICBM test: Asia-Pacific leaders gathered in Bangkok on Friday (18 November) for a summit to focus on economic woes ...
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North Korea fires ballistic missile again, APEC leaders condemn test: The intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that North Korea tested on Friday landed ...
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Apec leaders condemn N.Korean missile launch: Leaders of the United States, South Korea, Japan and allied countries held an emergency meeting during the Apec ...
bangkokpost.com/world/2440795/apec-leaders-condemn-n-korean-missile-launch
APEC summit disrupted by suspected North Korea ICBM test: Asia-Pacific leaders gathered in Bangkok on Friday (18 November) for a summit to focus on economic woes ...
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/apec-summit-disrupted-by-suspected-north-korea-icbm-test/
Korea Chip Production Rises by Most in 14 Years With Strong Semiconductor Demand: South Korea’s output of semiconductors jumped the most in 14 years in February ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-29/south-korea-s-semiconductor-output-rises-by-most-in-14-years
‘Humility keeps you real’: Scott Morrison tells podcast he was always wary of power
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/29/humility-keeps-you-real-scott-morrison-tells-podcast-he-was-always-wary-of-power
Albanese’s $1b bet on Australian-made solar panels: Australia has the world’s highest uptake of rooftop solar panels with one in three households having them ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-s-1b-bet-on-australian-made-solar-panels-20240327-p5ffok.html
Execs in Japan busted for winning dev bids then outsourcing to North Koreans: Government issues stern warning over despot money-making scheme
theregister.com/2024/03/28/japan_nk_arrests/
Quick Glance: Execs in Japan Arrested for Winning Dev Bids and Outsourcing to NK
- Two executives in Japan were issued arrest warrants for charges related to establishing a business that outsourced work to North Korean IT engineers.
- Authorities suspect Pak may have connections to a person involved in the foreign currency acquisition activities of the Hermit Kingdom, and are looking into potential money flow to North Korea.
- Amid an investigation involving the development of a smartphone app that breached Japan's banking act, authorities found suspicious transfers to North Korean IT engineers from Robast.
- Hiring a North Korean for development tasks can contribute foreign currency and illicit funds for a despot's operations, while also violating national sanctions.
Seoul bus drivers end strike after city agrees to wage increase: Bus drivers in the South Korean capital of Seoul ended an hours-long strike on Thursday after a ...
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Quick Glance: Seoul Bus Drivers' Strike Causes Morning Commute Delays
- On Thursday, unionized bus drivers in Seoul went on a general strike to demand a wage hike, resulting in the near complete halt of bus operations in the capital and leading to delays for commuters during the morning rush hour.
- Following unsuccessful last-minute wage negotiations, the union with approximately 18,000 members at 65 companies proceeded with their threatened strike, impacting 7,210 intracity buses, constituting 97.6 percent of the capital's bus services.
- This general strike, the first since 2012, brought about significant inconveniences for passengers during the morning rush hour, causing delays in travel times for commuters and catching uninformed passengers off guard.
- To alleviate passenger inconveniences, the city government ramped up subway operations for the morning and evening rush hours and extended the subway operating hours until 2 a.m.
Bus Drivers in Seoul, South Korea Strike for First Time in 12 Years for Pay Hike: Bus drivers in South Korea’s capital ended their first strike in more than a ...
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Quick Glance: Seoul Bus Drivers Strike for Pay Raise
- Bus drivers in South Korea’s capital launched their first strike in more than a decade, halting almost all city buses on Thursday morning after failed wage negotiations with management.
- Commuters sought alternatives as around 7,000 buses out of 7,382 registered with the city were out of service due to the strike. The city increased subway operations and provided free shuttle services to minimize strains on public transportation systems.
- The Seoul bus labor union, representing around 18,000 bus drivers, reported that over 88% of the members voted for the walkout. Wage negotiations broke down early Thursday, with workers seeking a 12.7% pay raise while management offered 2.5%, citing 3.6% inflation in 2023.
Labor MPs raise community fears over deportation bill: Party sources say Bennelong MP Jerome Laxale questioned the impact of provisions blocking visas from ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/labor-mps-raise-community-fears-over-deportation-bill-20240328-p5ffzh.html
Mumbai becomes Asian capital with most billionaires, bumping Shanghai: Report: The city of Mumbai has officially surpassed Shanghai as Asia’s capital with the ...
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Ukraine foreign minister arrives in New Delhi to boost ties with India: Ukraine's foreign minister has arrived in New Delhi for a two-day visit to boost ...
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Russia uses UN veto to block renewal of North Korea sanctions monitors: Russia on March 28 vetoed the annual renewal of the panel of experts monitoring U.N ...
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$75,000 for a baby? South Korean businesses float incentives as demographic crisis looms
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Malaysia Considers Extending $10 Billion Rail to Thailand Border: Malaysia is considering extending its ongoing 50 billion ringgit ($10.6 billion) rail project ...
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China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve: China says it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago ...
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Thailand moves closer to legalising same-sex unions as parliament passes landmark bill
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Quick Glance: Thailand Moves Closer to Legalizing Same-Sex Unions
- Thailand's parliament approves a landmark marriage equality bill.
- The bill recognizes marriage between two individuals regardless of gender.
- Passage of the bill is a significant step for Thailand towards liberalizing attitudes on LGBT issues.
- Although there are some unresolved issues, the bill is seen as a positive step for the LGBT community.
YouTuber detained for installing spy cameras at early voting polling stations: A YouTuber in his 40s has been detained on suspicions of installing spy cameras at ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/251_371662.html
Australians have blindly accepted Albanese’s line on this for far too long: Bureaucrats who decide budgets may think we do not have skin in the game. We do ...
smh.com.au/world/europe/australians-have-blindly-accepted-albanese-s-line-on-this-for-far-too-long-20240327-p5ffoi.html
India Raises ‘Strong Objections’ to US Over Kejriwal Comments: India complained to the US on Wednesday over its comments related to the arrest last week of an ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/india-raises-strong-objections-to-us-over-kejriwal-comments
Forget sky-high migration, Australia’s got bigger population problems: Much has been made of Australia’s recent migration boom. But the real issue is much bigger ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/forget-sky-high-migration-australia-s-got-bigger-population-problems-20240325-p5fexs.html
Kyrgyzstan urges citizens to limit travel to Russia: Kyrgyzstan's foreign ministry has urged citizens of the Central Asian nation to put off unnecessary travel ...
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Big O!cean to debut as 1st hearing-impaired K-pop boy group : Big O!cean, the first K-pop boy group composed of hearing-impaired members, will arrive on the ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/732_371596.html
Hyundai Motor Group said on Wednesday it will invest 68 trillion won ($51 billion) over three years in South Korea to ramp up electric vehicle production and ... Show more
Former T-ara member Areum hospitalized after possible suicide attempt : Lee Areum, a former member of K-pop girl group T-ara, is receiving treatment at a ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/732_371525.html
China Lifts Punishing Tariffs on Australian Wine: Despite its thirst for Australian wine, China had taxed the imports in 2020 over a dispute about Covid-19.
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/business/china-australia-wine-tariffs.html
Pansori-inspired Gwangju Biennale 2024 to be 'operatic' show exploring space, sound
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/690_371572.html
Kim Soo-hyun earns $3.7 mil. for role in 'Queen of Tears' : Kim Soo-hyun, the lead actor of the tvN drama 'Queen of Tears,' has agreed to a fee of 5 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/688_371500.html
China's government officially abolishes heavy tariffs on Australian wine: China's government officially abolishes heavy tariffs on Australian wine ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-28/china-government-officially-abolishes-heavy-tariffs-on-wine/103644884
'Antenna' shop Tripzip to spotlight tourism outside Seoul : An 'antenna' shop, dedicated to showcasing local products, named Tripzip ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/281_371610.html
Australia news LIVE: Alice Springs declares emergency amid ‘pretty desperate situation’; Deportation law failure forces Labor-Coalition stand-off
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Loewe showcases 178 years of artistry in 'Crafted World' exhibition: SHANGHAI — At the entrance of the Shanghai Exhibition Centre, a colorful decoration ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/690_371607.html
Samsung Pay to stop working with Russia’s Mir payment system from April 3: Samsung Pay, a payment service owned by South Korea’s Samsung Electronics ...
english.alarabiya.net/business/banking-and-finance/2024/03/27/Samsung-Pay-to-stop-working-with-Russia-s-Mir-payment-system-from-April-3
US Marines join combat drills at high-tech training ground in S. Korea : U.S. Marines have joined a large-scale combined exercise at a high-tech training ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/205_371587.html
Australia sets up $650m fund for domestic solar panel manufacturing: SYDNEY -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a fund totaling 1 billion ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Energy/Australia-sets-up-650m-fund-for-domestic-solar-panel-manufacturing
1 in 3 candidates up for April elections possess criminal record: civic group : Nearly one in three candidates for the April 10 parliamentary elections possess a ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/356_371637.html
Why did Shinsegae chairman clean up his Instagram account?: Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin's Instagram posts, which have been drawing public attention ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/03/419_371615.html
South Korea's Coupang plans $2bn expansion of next-day delivery: SEOUL -- Top South Korean online shopping group Coupang said Wednesday it will invest 3 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Retail/South-Korea-s-Coupang-plans-2bn-expansion-of-next-day-delivery
Why did North Korea walk away from talks with Japan abruptly? : North Korea's decision to walk abruptly away from talks with Japan is due to a failure in ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/103_371542.html
Quick Glance: Japanese PM Offers to Meet Kim Jong Un, Conditions Pose Challenges
- North Korea states that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida proposed a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' contingent on Tokyo's stance towards North Korea's weapons program and past abductions of Japanese nationals.
- Kishida emphasizes the importance of a meeting with Kim to address the abduction issue, but North Korea's preconditions make a Kim-Kishida summit unlikely.
- Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, highlights the need for Japan to make political decisions aligned with its overall interests to enhance bilateral relations and regional peace.
- Experts suggest that a potential meeting could benefit both North Korea and Japan, with North Korea aiming to strengthen its position and Japan considering potential economic assistance if ties normalize.
Curfew announced for under-18s in Australia’s Alice Springs after unrest: Curfew will remain in place for two weeks after some 150 people went on the rampage ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/curfew-announced-for-under-18s-in-australias-alice-springs-after-unrest
Albanese promised a better way. On borders, he’s doing it Howard’s way: This was a humiliation for a government that wants to project a sense of command and ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-promised-a-better-way-on-borders-he-s-doing-it-howard-s-way-20240327-p5ffjz.html
Federal opposition to support immigration laws less than a day after delaying vote
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-28/federal-opposition-support-immigration-laws-after-delaying-vote/103645580
Chinese part of Mount Paekdu named UNESCO global geopark : The Chinese part of Mount Paekdu has been listed as one of UNESCO's new global geoparks in the name of ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/120_371639.html
Hyundai Motor doubles down on EVs as it ramps up investment in Korea : More than half of US$51-billion investment will be allocated for new research and ...
theglobeandmail.com/drive/article-hyundai-motor-doubles-down-on-evs-as-it-ramps-up-investment-in-korea/
Fiji PM orders Chinese police out of country, saying no need for them in Pacific police force
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-28/fiji-orders-chinese-police-to-leave-the-country/103640992
North Korean TV censors British gardening show host’s jeans: North Korea’s state broadcaster, KCTV, has blurred out a pair of jeans worn by veteran British TV ...
cnn.com/2024/03/27/entertainment/north-korea-tv-jeans-censorship-scli-intl/
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Quick Glance: Censorship in North Korea Due to Alan Titchmarsh's Blue Jeans
- Renowned presenter Alan Titchmarsh faced unexpected censorship in North Korea for wearing blue jeans during a TV appearance.
- In an episode of his Garden Secrets series, the 74-year-old Titchmarsh visited Hatfield House in Hertfordshire to explore historical gardens.
- The broadcast of the episode in North Korea was altered to conceal Titchmarsh's blue jeans, which have been banned in the country since the 1990s.
- Despite the censorship, the episode was aired multiple times on North Korean TV with Titchmarsh's commentary replaced by North Korean narrators.
China’s cash promises in South-East Asia are coming up short, report says: President Xi Jinping launched the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013 ...
smh.com.au/world/asia/china-s-cash-promises-in-south-east-asia-are-coming-up-short-report-says-20240327-p5ffqu.html
Australia to create $653 MN fund to expand solar panel manufacturing : Australia will be setting up a 653 million dollar fund to help expand solar panel ...
wionews.com/videos/australia-to-create-653-mn-fund-to-expand-solar-panel-manufacturing-705121
Australian comedian Rove McManus on celebrity friends, music and the power of live TV
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-27/rove-mcmanus-interview-rove-live-take-5-zan-rowe/103628170
How India could become an Asian tiger: The world’s most selective bureaucracy is struggling to make it happen
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Caught on camera: Ostrich runs loose on a busy road in South Korean town: The authorities managed to capture the bird after several hours and send it back to the ...
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NSW may be forced to pay $150m a year to extend life of coal-fired plant, energy expert predicts
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/28/nsw-may-be-forced-to-pay-150m-a-year-to-extend-life-of-coal-fired-plant-energy-expert-predicts
[INTERVIEW] 'Pyramid Game' director Park So-yeon, actor Kim Ji-yeon portray cautionary tale of school bullying
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/688_371464.html
US, South Korea set up task force to block North Korea oil shipments: SEOUL — The United States and South Korea this week launched a new task force aimed at ...
asiaone.com/asia/us-south-korea-set-task-force-block-north-korea-oil-shipments
ADUN SPEAKS | Get feedback before further free-trade talks with Korea: Miti should undertake a detailed cost-benefit analysis before it seals the deal.
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S.Korea Feb factory output rises most in six months, retail sales drop: South Korea's factory production rose in February by the fastest pace in six months ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/skorea-feb-factory-output-rises-most-six-months-retail-sales-drop-2024-03-28/
What is drawing tourists to Hong Kong? Koreans seek ‘old city vibes’, Filipinos eye Disneyland and Thais tour temples
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Where Malaysian
travellers want to visit: A STUDY by Visa highlighted the top five international destinations that Malaysian travellers are looking to visit this ...
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Korea Bank Stocks Set for Best Quarter Since 2017 on Corporate Reform Bets: Bank stocks in South Korea are headed for their best quarter in more than six years ...
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Can Genesis Succeed Where Lexus and Infiniti Struggled? EVs and Software Could Be the Ticket
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A Buzzy Korean Horror Movie Is Sneakily One Of The Biggest Box Office Hits Of 2024
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The Cast of 'Physical: 100' Season 2: Your Guide: Netflix's hit Korean reality series 'Physical: 100' puts fitness buffs through brutal physical challenges ...
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Top news of the day: March 28, 2024: Sanjiv Bhatt gets 20 years jail in drugs planting case, Centre on U.S.’ remarks on Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest ...
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Samsung’s awesome Music Frame speaker is now available in Korea: Earlier this year, Samsung announced its first one-of-a-kind wireless speaker called the Music ...
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HSBC HK, Traders Indicted in Seoul Over Short Selling Claims: HSBC Holdings Plc’s Hong Kong unit and three of its traders were indicted by South Korean ...
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Russian heavy-lift cargo aircraft secretly fly to North Korea: A recent reporter by NK News' Colin Zwirko shed light on secret flights conducted by two ...
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Why thousands of doctors are protesting in South Korea: With junior doctors sitting in protest, the functioning of hospitals has been impacted across the country ...
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/doctors-south-korea-protests-reason-9238739/
Indonesia, Korea can bridge global AI divide, says deputy minister - Tech - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/03/27/indonesia-korea-can-bridge-global-ai-divide-says-deputy-minister.html
Runaway ostrich holds up city traffic after escaping from zoo in bizarre video: Locals posted pictures and videos of the ostrich on social media.
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Bank of Korea Warns of Economic Hit on Property Slump, Credit Woes: The Bank of Korea warned Thursday that a further slump in the real estate sector would ...
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Story of runaway ostrich in S. Korea similar to Sero the escaped zebra: SEONGNAM: A runaway ostrich caught in Seongnam, Gyeonggi province, on Tuesday (March 26) ...
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Free expression, copyright protection cited as factors for success of Korean Wave
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FTSE Holds Off Adding South Korea, India to Key Bond Indexes: FTSE Russell said South Korea will continue to stay on the watch list for inclusion to its global ...
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[INTERVIEW] Paris Olympics will be 'revolutionary,' French ambassador says
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/120_371557.html
Exclusive Trailers for Green Fish and Oasis Restorations Bring Lee Chang-dong’s Early Features to Proper Light
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South Korean footballer Son Jun-ho ‘grateful to be home’ after release from detention in China amid anti-corruption drive
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Why Most K-Dramas End After 1 Season, Explained: Most Korean dramas only last one season, but there's a good reason for this. Here's why.
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PNG Investigating How Meth Flight Suspect Got Citizenship: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
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The Munchables Hack Is Way Worse Than It Seems: Apparently orchestrated from North Korea, the $63 million hack adds grist to the argument that crypto exploits ...
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South Korea win WAFF U-23 Championship, Saudis 3rd: Al-Mubarraz: South Korea won the 2024 West Asian Football Federation Under-23 Championship after beating ...
arabnews.com/node/2483631/sport
Twice’s Jihyo and 'Physical: 100' star Yun Sung-bin said to be dating: Jihyo, 27, and Yun, 29, are said to have been in a secret relationship for about a year ...
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Australia is ready to work with Bangladesh: Australian defense minister: The Australian Assistant Minister for Defense Matt Thistlethwaite has expressed interest ...
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South Korean Embassy hosts media personnel | kuwaittimes: South Korean Embassy hosts media personnel - Kuwait - KUWAIT: The South Korean Embassy hosted on ...
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