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South Korea Reports Severe Hotel Shortage Ahead of Asian Games
South Korea's Olympic committee has reported a 'serious shortage of accommodation' for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, with officials resorting to Airbnb.
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North Korea Conducts Firepower Drill With Long-Range Artillery and Missiles
North Korea has conducted a 'firepower attack drill' involving long-range artillery and missiles, according to state media.
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North Korea Launches Multiple Ballistic Missiles Amid Joint US, Japan, South Korea Drills
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles into the East Sea, according to Seoul, following joint maritime drills by South Korea, the United States, and Japan.
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South Korea's Foreign Minister Informs Iran of Undecided Hormuz Deployment
South Korea's foreign minister informed his Iranian counterpart that no decision has been made regarding a potential military deployment in the Strait of Hormuz.
South Korea and Iran Discuss Enhanced Security Measures for Strait of Hormuz
South Korea and Iran's foreign ministers recently discussed the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil trade.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung Dismisses Speculation of Term Extension
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has firmly ruled out any possibility of extending his constitutionally-capped single term in office.
South Korean Referee to Face Hearing Over Alleged Menstruation Insult in Match
A South Korean female football referee is set to face a disciplinary hearing over accusations she insulted former Chelsea midfielder Ji So-yun by suggesting she was menstruating.
South Korea Advances Plan to Decentralize Government, Moving Agencies from Seoul
South Korea is accelerating its decade-long effort to move government bodies out of Seoul to promote balanced regional development.
North Korea Dismisses Defense Minister Amid Military Leadership Reshuffle
North Korea's defense minister has been dismissed as part of a military leadership reshuffle, according to state media.
Record $5.3M Paid for Priority Transit Through Panama Canal Due to El Nino
A tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas has paid a record $5.3 million for priority passage through the Panama Canal ahead of El Nino-related restrictions.
South Korea, US, and Japan to Conduct Joint Military Drills in September
South Korea announced on Friday that it will hold joint military exercises with the United States and Japan from September 7 to 11.
North Korea Threatens 'Powerful Response' Over US Arms Sale to South Korea
North Korea has condemned the US decision to sell tactical missiles to South Korea and fund human rights monitoring projects, vowing a 'powerful response' to what it describes as Washington's hostile actions.
South Korea Scrambles Jets After Russian Military Planes Enter Air Defence Zone
South Korea scrambled fighter jets after detecting Russian military aircraft entering its air defence identification zone over the East Sea, marking the second such incident in recent weeks.
South Korea Tests Arctic Route with Trial Container Ship Amid Middle East Tensions
South Korea is set to send its first trial container ship through the Arctic route, testing its commercial viability as Middle East tensions disrupt global shipping.
North Korea Denounces US-South Korea Military Exercises as 'Open Threat'
North Korean state media has condemned the joint military drills by the United States and South Korea as an 'immediate and open threat' to the region.
Japan's Defence Minister Emphasizes Vital US-South Korea Alliance for Regional Security
Japan's Defence Minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, has emphasized the critical importance of cooperation among Japan, the United States, and South Korea for regional security amid changing geopolitical dynamics.
Trump Directs Scaling Back of US-South Korea Joint Military Exercises
US President Donald Trump has ordered a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Minister Ariful Haque: Bangladeshi Workers Significantly Boost South Korean Economy
Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury emphasizes the significant contributions of Bangladeshi workers to the South Korean economy.
Korean Official Highlights Strong Prospects for Upgrading Bangladesh's RMG Industry
South Korean companies are looking at significant investment opportunities to upgrade Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) industry, aiming to enhance its global competitiveness.
FBCCI Welcomes Bangladesh-South Korea CEPA, Anticipates Export Growth
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has expressed optimism about the benefits of the new Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with South Korea.
South Korean Police Raid Football Association Offices Amid Investigation into Coach Appointment
South Korean police conducted a raid on the Korea Football Association as part of a widening investigation into the recruitment of former coach Hong Myung-bo.
South Korea Reports 19 Heat-Related Deaths Amid Summer Heat Wave
A severe heatwave in South Korea has claimed 19 lives and caused numerous heat-related illnesses.
Bangladesh and South Korea Sign CEPA to Enhance Trade and Investment
Bangladesh and South Korea have signed a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that will grant preferential tariff treatment to 97 percent of Bangladeshi goods entering the Korean market.
Bangladesh-Korea CEPA Set to Usher in New Era of Economic Cooperation
The proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Bangladesh and South Korea is set to elevate bilateral relations to a higher level of economic cooperation.
South Korea Records Century's Highest Temperature at 42.5°C in Yangsan
South Korea has recorded its highest temperature in over a century, with Yangsan city experiencing a scorching 42.5C.
Argentina and South Korea Forge Strategic Partnership in Critical Minerals Sector
Argentina and South Korea have announced a new partnership aimed at boosting cooperation in the critical minerals industry.
Samsung's Q2 Operating Profit Surges 1,813.8% Due to High AI Chip Demand
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics reported a 19-fold increase in second-quarter operating profit, driven by AI-driven demand for memory chips.
SK hynix Announces 1,242% Net Profit Surge in Q2 Due to AI Chip Demand
South Korea's SK hynix announces an unprecedented 1,242% year-on-year increase in second-quarter net profit, fueled by skyrocketing demand for AI chips.
Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol Convicted of Spreading Disinformation in South Korea's 2022 Election
South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol received an 18-month suspended sentence for spreading disinformation during his 2022 election campaign.
Bangladesh Closes In on FTAs with South Korea and UAE
Bangladesh is close to concluding Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of its aggressive trade expansion strategy.
