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Still uncertain how Pyongyang will respond to Trump’s offer: minister
South Korea's Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Tuesday said Pyongyang is likely to express its stance on a possible summit with the US through Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, by Wednesday. Chung,...
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New LG out of home LED display sets South Korean record
A 3,000 sq metre J-curved LG LED display that is the size of seven basketball courts has been launched in South Korea. The LUUX digital out-of-home display can be found at the Dong-A Media Centre in Gwanghwamun, the traditional business district...
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Trump, Xi and the politics of tactical peace
Diplomacy, when stripped of ceremony and handshakes, is really about leverage. And this week in Kuala Lumpur, Donald Trump appears to have rediscovered the old craft of using pressure to invite cooperation. The US President, now again playing the...
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Peru to locally produce South Korean combat vehicles
Key Points Peru will import 99 K808 armored vehicles and 46 K2 tanks from South Korea between 2026 and 2028. From 2029 to 2040, Peru will locally produce 181 K808s and 104 K2s under license from Hyundai Rotem. Peru has unveiled an ambitious plan...
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Uzbekistan, South Korea discuss cooperation in joint projects
AKIPRESS.COM - Representatives of the Cadastre Agency and LX International held a meeting as part of the project "Creating a system for integrated strengthening of the national spatial information potential in Uzbekistan", UzA reported. The...
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AI filmmakers set sights on global stage as Seoul festival connects to Cannes
World AI Film Festival heads to Seoul in March 2026 at Lotte World Tower, marking Asia's premier edition in push to expand international network By Kim Young-sang The World AI Film Festival is bringing its celebration of artificial intelligence...
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EDC reaffirms trade commitment for Indo-Pacific region with new representation in South Korea
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To help Canadian exporters and investors take advantage of the vast potential within the Indo-Pacific region, Export Development Canada (EDC) announced today it has opened a new representation in Seoul, South Korea. This announcement marks the...
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Japan’s Prime Minister ‘Impressed and Inspired’ by Trump’s Historic Peace Deals
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae praised President Donald Trump’s diplomatic record during his visit to Tokyo, commending his leadership in securing ceasefire agreements in Asia and the Middle East as part of his ongoing international peace...
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South Korea’s Bitplanet begins Bitcoin treasury plan with 93 BTC buy
South Korea’s publicly listed Bitplanet has begun its daily Bitcoin accumulation program, purchasing 93 BTC on Oct. 26 as part of a long-term plan to build a 10,000 BTC treasury. Summary Bitplanet begins daily Bitcoin buys, acquiring 93 BTC as...
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China criticises ‘law of the jungle’ a day after US says 100% tariff ‘off the table’
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday denounced "unilateralism" and said the world should not return to "the law of the jungle" when it came to trade, days ahead of talks between US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping. China's...
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Seoul Music Festival 2025 opens with a free two-day celebration of sound and culture
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Seoul Music Festival flyer (Image courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government) Seoul will come alive with music this November as the 2025 Seoul Music Festival takes center stage at Oil Tank Culture Park in Mapo District from November 1 to 2. Under...
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Prime Minister Takaichi Planning To Recommend Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with US President Donald Trump at Akasaka Palace’s State Guest House in Tokyo on Tuesday morning. They apologized for being late as they reportedly watched part of the third game of the World Series...
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Huione Laundered Millions Through South Korean Exchanges
The US recently sanctioned Cambodia-based Huione Group, calling it a transnational crime organization. Authorities have now confirmed that the group laundered criminal funds through South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges. Data from South Korea’s...
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Carney Says He Will Meet Chinese Leader Xi in South Korea
Prime Minister Mark Carney takes part in a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly n New York on Sept. 23, 2025. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick Prime Minister Mark Carney says he expects to...
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Pennsylvania lawmaker to introduce bill that requires labels for lab-grown meat
Pennsylvania lawmaker to introduce bill that requires labels for lab-grown meat LINCOLN UNIVERSITY IN CHESTER COUNTY. A LIVE REPORT FROM CAMPUS WHERE POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A DEADLY WEEKEND SHOOTING. MELISSA IS NOW A CATEGORY FIVE HURRICANE AND...
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Hegseth won’t meet troops with beards during South Korea trip
When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visits South Korea this week, he will face off against one of the most dangerous enemies to military readiness: Facial hair. Service members with shaving waivers are not allowed to attend the event with Hegseth,...
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Iranian delegation faces charges in South Korea
During the May Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, two Iranian athletes and a national team coach were arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a 20-year-old South Korean woman. The case attracted wide attention across Asia,...
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South Korea Begins New Plasma Experiments on Its ‘Artificial Sun’
A view of KSTAR (Image courtesy of the Korean Fusion Energy Institute) DAEJEON, Oct. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea has launched a new round of plasma experiments on its homegrown nuclear fusion device, KSTAR, as part of a broader push to...
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China warns against ‘law of the jungle’ as US drops 100% tariff threat ahead of Trump-Xi talks
World News Li condemned "unilateralism" and emphasised the importance of maintaning global cooperation. “Economic globalisation and multipolarity are irreversible. The world should not return to the law of the jungle where the strong bully the...
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Transactions between Cambodia’s Huione Guarantee and South Korean crypto exchanges surged 1,400-fold to ₩12.86 billion in 2024
According to figures submitted to the National Assembly’s Political Affairs Committee by the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), coin transactions between Cambodia’s Huione Guarantee, an affiliate of the Huione Group, and five major South Korean...
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