South Korea snatch dramatic winner to squeeze through

straitstimes.com/sport/world-cup-hwang-hee-chan-s-injury-time-winner-sends-korea-to-last-16

Dec 02 22

World Cup: Hwang Hee-chan’s injury-time winner sends South Korea to last 16: They will join Portugal after late goal eliminates group rivals Ghana and Uruguay ...

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koreatimes.co.kr

koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2022/12/820_341050.html

Dec 03 22

Injury and all, midfielder Hwang Hee-chan delivers momentous goal for Korea : Korea are going to the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup for the third time in ...

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The Atlantic

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Dec 03 22

World Cup 2022: The Wizardry of South Korea’s Win: The team’s advancement to the World Cup round of 16 is poised to shape an entire generation of South Korean ...

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The Guardian

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Dec 02 22

Hwang fires South Korea into last 16 with late winner against Portugal: Hwang Hee-chan scored a late winner for South Korea with their 2-1 victory over Portugal ...

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koreatimes.co.kr

koreatimes.co.kr/www/opinion/2022/12/782_341052.html

Dec 03 22

K-football: team of heroes : It was nearly 2 a.m. in Seoul when Son Heung-min decided that rather than continuing to try carrying the weight of the nation on his ...

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Kleine Zeitung

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Dec 02 22

South Koreans in the round of 16 after a sensational win over Portugal!: Ricardo Horta (5') gave Portugal an early lead against South Korea, Young-Gwon Kim ...

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RTE.ie

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South Korea snatch dramatic winner to squeeze through: Hwang Hee-chan scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to beat Portugal and secure South Korea's place ...

rte.ie/sport/world-cup-2022/2022/1202/1339593-south-korea-snatch-dramatic-winner-to-squeeze-through/

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BBC News

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South Korea through after dramatic late win: Hwang Hee-chan gave South Korea a sensational late victory over Portugal that meant they pipped Uruguay to a place ...

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STV Player

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Dec 02 22

South Korea stun Portugal at the death to follow them through to last 16: South Korea are through the last-16 after last minute winner against Portugal.

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Daily Mail

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Dec 02 22

Luis Suarez on the verge of TEARS after Hwang Hee-chan's strike for South Korea against Portugal

dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11495907/Luis-Suarez-TEARS-Hawng-Hee-Chans-late-strike-South-Korea-against-Portugal.html

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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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Apr 18

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.

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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.

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Apr 18

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/

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Bloomberg

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/surging-oil-prices-seen-dragging-down-won-to-1-400-per-dollar

Apr 18

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.

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Apr 11

Surging Oil Prices Seen Dragging Down Won to 1,400 Per Dollar: South Korea’s won is far from bottoming out after falling to a 17-month low on Thursday ...

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Apr 16

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 ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/south-korea-issues-rare-warning-after-won-hits-1400-per-dollar-lv24xmqh

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Apr 17

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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16h

North Korea, Belarus deputy foreign ministers agree to strengthen ties

reuters.com/world/north-korea-belarus-deputy-foreign-ministers-agree-strengthen-ties-2024-04-18/

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.

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Apr 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 ...

reuters.com/markets/asia/south-koreas-lg-electronics-plans-raise-up-1-bln-with-dollar-bonds-sources-say-2024-04-18/

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Apr 18

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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Apr 11

Yoon Suk Yeol: Was South Korea’s president thwarted by a spring onion?: Yoon Suk Yeol's party failed to win a majority in Wednesday's parliamentary election.

bbc.com/news/world-asia-68786178

Quick Glance: South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ Triumphs Against President Yoon

Former minister Cho Kuk aids in leftwing alliance's electoral victory

Former justice minister Cho Kuk, convicted on corruption charges, played a pivotal role in the defeat of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol in parliamentary elections.

Cho calls for Yoon and PPP leader Han Dong-hoon, both former prosecutors, to be held accountable for abuse of power.

The leftwing alliance narrowly missed the 200-seat mark that would have allowed them to bypass a presidential veto. Yoon now faces over three years as a lame duck, while the country heads towards more than three years of stagnation.

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Apr 12

South Korea, Japan, US hold naval drills amid N.Korea threats

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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

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Apr 17

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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Apr 16

South Korea foreign ministry summons Japan diplomat over disputed islands

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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/

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Apr 12

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/

Quick Glance: South African Butts Rated Biggest in the World

South Africa tops the list of the biggest butts in the world in the latest research.

South Africa's successful athletes have won the Rugby World Cup and a mixed martial arts trophy in recent years.

The size of the buttocks fluctuates with fashion trends, but genetics play the most significant role.

South Africa's butts have long been a symbol of posteriors. Researchers at Gitnux evaluated the top 15 countries with the biggest buttocks, with South Africa leading the list.

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Nikkei Asia

asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Japan-and-South-Korea-agree-to-deepen-trilateral-ties-with-U.S

Apr 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 ...

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Apr 07

Deaths From Doctor Shortage Fuel Election Angst in Korea: In March 2023, a 17-year-old girl who fell from a building in the South Korean city of Daegu died after ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-07/deaths-from-doctor-shortage-fuel-election-angst-in-south-korea

wolves.co.uk/news/mens-first-team/20240412-oneil-hee-chan-s-in-the-matchday-squad-which-is-fantastic/

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of Wolves Apr 13

O'Neil | 'Hee Chan’s in the matchday squad which is fantastic': Gary O’Neil says Hee Chan Hwang will return to the Wolves squad this weekend ...

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Apr 08

China now a rival rather than boon for South Korean exporters, warns minister : Seoul says tech and manufacturing sectors must adapt to rising competition

ft.com/content/49a7a751-febe-4db1-9d24-a5b99eb694dc

Quick Glance: South Korean Exporters Warn of China as Rival

South Korea's economy needs to urgently adapt to the increasing competition from China, as the country's biggest exporters battle for market share in sectors like chips, shipbuilding, and display panels, warns the finance minister.

The growth of South Korea's economy slowed from 2.6 percent in 2022 to 1.4 percent last year, hindered by high interest rates, China's economic slowdown, and a decline in global demand for memory chips, the country's top export.

The country's lowest fertility rate in the world and high household debt levels as a proportion of GDP are also causing concerns for officials.

The government recently indicated it would reverse a cut in the R&D budget for 2024 to reform the country's research and development efforts and enhance economic competitiveness.

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Apr 14

South Korea finmin vows measures to stabilise market volatility if needed: South Korea's finance minister stepped up warnings on Monday that the government is ...

reuters.com/markets/asia/south-korea-finmin-vows-deploy-measures-stabilise-market-volatility-if-needed-2024-04-14/

Quick Glance: South Korea finance minister pledges measures to stabilize market volatility if necessary

South Korea's finance minister warns of potential currency volatility and emphasizes the government's readiness to intervene if needed.

He announced the extension of the fuel consumption tax cut by two months to curb inflation amid rising global geopolitical risks.

The statements came after Iran's attack on Israel, raising the threat of a broader regional conflict.

South Korean currency markets opened at 0000 GMT, with the government prepared to take action to address potential market volatility.

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Apr 17

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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Apr 18

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/

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Apr 18

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

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Apr 11

North Korea’s Kim says ‘now is time to be prepared for war’: State media: Kim Jong Un threatens ‘the enemy’ will be dealt with a ‘death blow’ in case of an armed ...

aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/11/north-koreas-kim-says-now-is-time-to-be-prepared-for-war-state-media

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Apr 18

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/

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Apr 12

South Korea to host second AI Safety Summit on May 21-22

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Apr 11

South Korea’s Stock Market Needs a Jump-Start. What It Will Take.: Samsung and other companies in South Korea need to shed the “Korea discount” and catch up to ...

on.barrons.com/49wEfyw

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Apr 09

South Korea: Is this K-drama? No, it's election night: TV networks roll out animation sequences inspired by pop culture to vie for viewership on election night.

bbc.com/news/articles/c99zjll5nwzo

Quick Glance: 'Politics That Fail': South Korea's Youth Disillusioned with Government

Outnumbered by older voters and under-represented in parliament, South Korea's young say the political system is failing them, urging them to vote in Wednesday's election.

The election to select the National Assembly's 300 lawmakers will mark the first time in South Korean history where voters aged 60 and older will outnumber those in their twenties and thirties.

Politics is predominantly controlled by older men, with male MPs above 50 comprising over 75 percent of the current National Assembly. Only 5.6 percent of candidates for Wednesday's election are under 40.

Experts attribute the low voter turnout among young people to growing dissatisfaction, as the younger generation in South Korea faces tough competition in education, limited job prospects, and exorbitant housing costs. Suicide is a prevalent cause of death for Koreans aged 10 to 39.

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Apr 11

South Korea ordered to pay Mason Capital about $32 mln over 2015 Samsung merger

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Quick Glance: South Korea to Pay Mason Capital $32 Mln for Samsung Merger

The Ministry of Justice announced that South Korea has been instructed to pay hedge fund Mason Capital Management over $32 million.

The dispute arose from the merger of two Samsung affiliates in 2015.

Mason Capital's argument was partially accepted by the Netherlands-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA).

Last year, the PCA directed the South Korean government to pay U.S. hedge fund Elliott about $108.5 million in a case related to the same merger.

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Apr 12

Park Choong-kwon: North Korean defector elected in South Korea: A millennial North Korean who used to develop the regime's nuclear missiles is now a South Korean ...

bbc.com/news/articles/c51n8w77z9wo

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Apr 04

Are we at peak K-pop? Goldman doesn’t think so: The market thinks there’s a catch, but there might be growth potential not far away, in Japan

ft.com/content/212a87ed-adf8-4212-923d-38213d8d98be

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Apr 17

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

cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/park-bo-ram-reply-1988-dies-korean-singer-388351

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CNA Apr 12

South Korean singer Park Bo-ram, known for Reply 1988 song, dies at 30: The cause of death is still being investigated by the police.

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Apr 17

Le Sserafim's Coachella performance sparks debate on pressure, talent management

koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/732_372840.html

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Apr 11

The Looming Crisis in the South China Sea: To Avoid a Conflict With China, America Needs a Clearer Strategy

foreignaffairs.com/united-states/looming-crisis-south-china-sea

reuters.com/technology/south-korea-invest-7-bln-ai-bid-retain-edge-chips-2024-04-09/

Quick Glance: Manila and China: Challenges in the South China Sea

Tensions are rising between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea, a crucial trade route.

The dispute revolves around the Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands.

The resolute stance of the Philippines in the conflict with China has empowered Manila to enhance its national security efforts.

Manila has effectively utilized the transparency initiative to prompt China to reduce its aggressive stance in the South China Sea.

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Apr 09

Samsung to get $6-7 billion in chip subsidy next week for Texas expansion, sources say

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Quick Glance: Samsung to Receive Generous Chip Subsidies for Texas Expansion

The Biden administration plans to award Samsung between $6 billion and $7 billion to expand its chip output in Taylor, Texas.

These subsidies will be used for the construction of four facilities in Taylor, including a $17 billion chipmaking plant, a factory, an advanced packaging facility, and a research and development center.

The goal of the CHIPS Act is to reduce reliance on China and Taiwan, as the share of global semiconductor manufacturing capacity in the U.S. has fallen from 37% in 1990 to 12% in 2020.

As part of the deal, Samsung plans to more than double its U.S. investments to over $44 billion without taking government loans. It was not expected for President Joe Biden to attend the event.

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Apr 09

South Korea to invest $7 bln in AI in bid to retain edge in chips: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday his country will invest 9 ...

Quick Glance: South Korea's $7 Billion Investment in AI for Chip Dominance

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced a 9.4 trillion won ($6.94 billion) investment in artificial intelligence by 2027 to maintain leadership in semiconductor chips.

The plan includes expanding research on AI chips like neural processing units (NPUs) and high-bandwidth memory chips.

South Korea aims to be a top three country in AI technology by 2030, capturing 10% or more of the global semiconductor market.

President Yoon emphasized the country's ambition to create a new semiconductor legend with AI chips in the next 30 years and called for readiness in the face of uncertainties.

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Apr 10

NewJeans Asks U.S. Court for Help Finding YouTuber in Defamation Case: The request by NewJeans is the latest effort by the K-pop industry in its struggle to stem ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/10/arts/music/newjeans-kpop-youtube-defamation-lawsuit.html

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Apr 18

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

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Apr 17

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/

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Apr 10

South Korea opposition set to win election: The Democratic Party and its smaller ally are on course to strengthen their hold on parliament.

bbc.com/news/world-asia-68785969

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Apr 10

South Koreans vote for new parliament after campaign focused on economy, graft: South Koreans voted to elect a new parliament on Wednesday in a bitterly fought ...

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Apr 14

Player release issues threaten Japan and South Korea's Olympic hopes: Japan and South Korea's dominance of Asia's Olympic football qualifiers is at risk of ...

reuters.com/sports/soccer/player-release-issues-threaten-japan-south-koreas-olympic-hopes-2024-04-14/

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Apr 10

South Korea elections 2024: Voting begins for new parliament: The elections are widely seen as a midterm referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration.

bbc.com/news/articles/c3gj9xdl29yo

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Apr 05

China, Japan, South Korea Looking to Hold Summit in May After Pause: South Korea is in talks with China and Japan to host a three-way summit in May ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-05/china-japan-south-korea-looking-to-hold-summit-in-may-reports-say

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Apr 16

South Korea remembers deadly Sewol ferry accident 10 years on: SEOUL -- Kim Jong-ki is imagining what kind of adult his youngest daughter could have become ...

asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Society/South-Korea-remembers-deadly-Sewol-ferry-accident-10-years-on

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Apr 12

South Korea's central bank holds rates, battling sticky inflation: South Korea's central bank left interest rates at a 15-year high on Friday as stubborn ...

reuters.com/markets/asia/south-koreas-central-bank-holds-rates-battling-sticky-inflation-2024-04-12/

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Apr 11

How South Korea election may reshape Yoon's policy agenda

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Quick Glance: Challenges for South Korea's Yoon After Election Defeat

Following his conservative party’s devastating loss in this week's parliamentary elections, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is facing significant setbacks in expanding the country's role within emerging US-led regional blocs aimed at countering a confident China, according to analysts.

Yoon's ruling People Power Party secured 108 seats, trailing far behind the liberal Democratic Party of Korea, which obtained a comfortable majority with 175 seats in the 300-member parliament. Voter participation reached 67 per cent, marking a multi-decade high.

Despite these challenges, it is anticipated that Yoon will continue his diplomatic approach and strengthen ties with the US and Japan given North Korea's nuclear threats and China's increasing influence.

Some critics have called for a more balanced approach between South Korea's traditional allies and China, accusing Yoon of needlessly provoking the country's primary trading partner and inadvertently pushing Pyongyang further into Beijing's sphere of influence.

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Apr 11

White House says it’s very concerned by China’s actions in the South China Sea ahead of key trilateral meeting

cnn.com/2024/04/11/politics/us-japan-philippines-trilateral-meeting/

Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan

President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.

The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.

The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".

The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.

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Apr 18

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

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Apr 12

South Korea central bank keeps rates steady, as expected

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Apr 08

South Korea launches its second military spy satellite : South Korea has launched its second military spy satellite into space, days after North Korea reaffirmed ...

apnews.com/article/south-korea-military-spy-satellite-5f1c730e976be809e1b9fe21e21da899

Quick Glance: Successful Launch of South Korea's Second Military Spy Satellite

South Korea achieved orbital insertion for its second military spy satellite following North Korea's announcement of launching multiple reconnaissance satellites this year.

The South Korean Defense Minister anticipates North Korea proceeding with its second spy satellite launch to commemorate the April 15 birthday of state founder Kim Il Sung.

Following two unsuccessful attempts in early 2023, North Korea successfully deployed its Malligyong-1 spy satellite on Nov. 21, transmitting space imagery of significant locations in the U.S. and South Korea.

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Apr 12

Ten years after South Korean ferry disaster, mothers express their grief on stage

reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/ten-years-after-south-korean-ferry-disaster-mothers-express-their-grief-stage-2024-04-12/

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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.

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Apr 05

Japan seeks to work with South Korea, Philippines to boost regional security: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday said he wanted to cooperate with ...

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Quick Glance: Japan Seeks Collaboration with South Korea and Philippines to Enhance Regional Security

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed the desire to collaborate with South Korea and the Philippines to promote regional security.

Kishida emphasized the importance of cooperation between Japan, the US, and like-minded countries given the challenging security environment and China's increasing influence in Asia.

The upcoming state visit to Washington and the trilateral summit with the Philippine President will highlight the close security cooperation between Japan, the US, and the Philippines.

Kishida also indicated willingness to meet with North Korean leader Kim without preconditions to improve relations and contribute to regional stability.

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Apr 18

[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

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Apr 12

South Korea March job growth smallest in more than three years: South Korea's job growth slowed to its lowest in more than three years in March ...

reuters.com/markets/asia/south-korea-march-job-growth-smallest-more-than-three-years-2024-04-11/

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Apr 09

China trying to gain space through force, US admiral says: China's actions in the South China Sea were an example of it trying to gain territorial space through ...

reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-trying-gain-space-through-force-us-admiral-says-2024-04-09/

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Apr 16

US awards Samsung $6.4 billion in grants to boost Texas chip output: The Biden administration will award up to $6.4 billion in grants to South Korea's Samsung to ...

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Apr 09

US envoy to UN to visit Korean border, North Korean defectors: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations will travel to the heavily armed Korean border and meet ...

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Apr 01

South Korea Export Growth Continues, Supporting Economic Outlook on Chip Demand: South Korea’s exports continued to grow last month, supporting confidence among ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-01/south-korea-export-growth-continues-supporting-economic-outlook

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Apr 18

S.Korea market watchdog urges companies to listen carefully to shareholders

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Apr 16

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

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Bloomberg

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Apr 02

South Korea Inflation Stays High, Stoking Price Concerns Before Elections: South Korea’s inflation outstripped forecasts in March, reinforcing the view that it’s ...

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Apr 03

Panda Fu Bao fans bid emotional farewell in South Korea: Thousands of Fu Bao fans lined the streets, as the country's first giant panda left for China.

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Apr 17

Korea beats UAE to open Olympic men's football qualifiers in Qatar: Korea defeated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 1-0 to begin their Olympic men's football ...

koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2024/04/600_372855.html

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Apr 17

Pictures of the Day | April 17, 2024: Our top photos of the day.

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Apr 04

Climate Is the New ‘Must-Have’ in South Korean Election Gameplan: South Korea’s deeply divided political parties have shown rare alignment leading up to next ...

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Apr 10

India-U.S.-South Korea tech cooperation has strategic logic: Saurabh Todi is a research analyst at the Takshashila Institution, a policy think tank based in ...

asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/India-U.S.-South-Korea-tech-cooperation-has-strategic-logic

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Apr 16

US envoy to UN visits fortified border between North and South Korea : The US ambassador to the United Nations visited the heavily-fortified border ...

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Apr 15

U.S., China officials discuss Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia discussed Middle East ...

asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/US-China-tensions/U.S.-China-officials-discuss-Middle-East-Taiwan-South-China-Sea

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Apr 17

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

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Apr 17

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

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Apr 04

How Three High-Tech Countries Became Laggards in Electric Vehicles: Japan, South Korea and the US have fallen behind their peers in EV adoption — despite meeting ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-04/how-three-high-tech-countries-became-laggards-in-electric-vehicles