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Kadin suggests nuclear partnership with Canada, South Korea
Antara
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July 11, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Chair of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Aryo Djojohadikusumo suggested that the government consider collaborating with Canada and South Korea on the development of nuclear power plants (PLTN). In...
General : ASEAN, South Korea Set Strategic Course With New Plan Of Action 2026-2030
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Yasmin Ahmad Zukiman KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN and South Korea are set to adopt the ASEAN-ROK Plan of Action (POA) 2026–2030, marking a significant step in strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). South...
How the US’s journey to a home World Cup compares with South Korea 2002
The Guardian
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July 11, 2025
If there has been some criticism of Mauricio Pochettino almost a year out from the 2026 World Cup, Guus Hiddink could have said the same – and more – in the summer of 2001, when he was on the receiving end of thrashings and a new, unflattering,...
South Korea Refers HYBE Chairman Bang Si-Hyuk to Prosecutors Over IPO Allegations
Billboard
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July 10, 2025
South Korea’s financial watchdog has decided to refer Bang Si-hyuk, chairman and founder of K-pop powerhouse HYBE, to prosecutors over allegations that he misled investors ahead of the company’s initial public offering (IPO). This marks the most...
South Korea's ex president detained again over martial laws
Nigerian Eye
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July 10, 2025
South Korea’s disgraced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol was detained for a second time Thursday over his declaration of martial law and held in a solitary cell as investigators widened their insurrection probe. Yoon plunged South Korea into a political...
Teachers from Kyrgyzstan to study in South Korea
AKIpress News Agency
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July 11, 2025
AKIPRESS.COM - The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan and the Chungcheongbuk-do Provincial Office of Education in South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on digital education. The signing ceremony was attended...
US wants South Korea to join efforts to counter China in shipbuilding
SRN News
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July 11, 2025
Audio By Carbonatix SEOUL (Reuters) -The U.S. wants South Korea to join efforts to counter China’s growth in shipbuilding via potential cooperation in the sector, a senior official from Seoul’s trade ministry said on Friday. “The United States...
Kim Min-seok’s appointment deepens concerns over South Korea’s power imbalance
Korea Pro
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July 11, 2025
Confirmed without opposition support, Kim’s elevation highlights growing executive dominance under the Democratic Party Kim Min-seok’s confirmation as South Korea’s new prime minister underscores President Lee Jae-myung’s increasingly centralized...
South Korea, US, Japan Arranging Three-Way Talks At ASEAN Meetings
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Kuala Lumpur, July 10 (IANS) South Korea, the United States and Japan were arranging to hold three-way talks among their senior diplomats in Malaysia, diplomatic sources said Thursday.The talks, if held, will take place among First...
South Korea's former President re-arrested; wife also faces investigation
Times of Oman
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Seoul: South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol, who was re-arrested on Thursday over his failed attempt to impose martial law last year, will skip his trial hearing, state media reported. Yonhap reported that Yoon, 65, was arrested on the...
South Korean court issues new arrest warrant for former president Yoon
TVC News Nigeria
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July 10, 2025
A South Korean court on Thursday issued a second arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk Yeol and placed him in detention, days after special investigators revived their efforts to detain him for his failed martial law bid. Yoon was released...
South Korean Media Giant K Wave Secures $1 Billion for Bitcoin Treasury
Coingape
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July 10, 2025
Nasdaq-listed company K Wave Media has announced that it now has $1 billion, which it intends to use to drive its Bitcoin treasury strategy. This follows a $500 million financing deal with Anson Funds, which adds to the earlier $500 million it...
South Korea’s Former President Yoon Suk Yeol Rearrested In Ongoing Investigation
Arise News
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July 10, 2025
South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol has been rearrested in connection with his controversial attempt to impose martial law last year—a move that sparked nationwide political upheaval and ultimately led to his impeachment. A senior judge...
US wants South Korea to join efforts to counter China in shipbuilding
Channel News Asia
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July 11, 2025
SEOUL: The United States has demanded South Korea join efforts to curb China in trade talks, as the countries discuss cooperation in shipbuilding, a senior official from Seoul's trade ministry said on Friday (Jul 11). The US is asking Seoul to...
South Korea struggles with uncertainty over U.S. trade negotiations
Los Angeles Times
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July 10, 2025
SEOUL — As the Trump administration has been churning out trade threats this week, South Korea, a crucial trading partner and military ally, has been struggling — like many — to navigate the uncertainty that looms over trade negotiations with...
South Korea proposes ‘package deal’ on tariffs after talks with US
The Print
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July 10, 2025
Seoul: South Korea has proposed a “package deal” that includes both economic and security considerations as part of its ongoing bilateral tariff negotiations with the United States, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said, as reported by Korea...
South Korea offers 'package deal' to US on tariffs, seeks high-level talks with Trump
Asianet Newsable
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July 10, 2025
South Korea has proposed a comprehensive package encompassing economic and security aspects in its tariff negotiations with the United States. National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac suggested a presidential summit to further discussions. South...
South Korea's Tax Revenue Sees Notable Increase
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea's tax income saw a notable increase in the first five months of 2025, driven by stronger corporate and income tax collections, according to government figures released Thursday. Data from the Ministry of Economy and Finance...
US demands South Korea join efforts to curb China in trade talks, official says
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 11, 2025
SEOUL (Reuters) -The U.S. has demanded South Korea join efforts to curb China in trade talks, as the countries discuss cooperation in shipbuilding, a senior official from Seoul's trade ministry said on Friday. The U.S. is asking Seoul to join...
South Korea opens job opportunities for Tajik citizens: construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and more
Asia Plus
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14:51, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The Agency for Overseas Employment under the Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment of Tajikistan has announced the launch of a new labor migration program offering Tajik citizens job opportunities in South...