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South Korea Extends Detention of Former First Lady
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in South Korea have prolonged the custody of former First Lady Kim Keon Hee for an additional ten days, extending her detention through the end of August. This update was provided by prosecutors on Wednesday. The team working...
South Korea’s Foreign Debt Hits USD735.6B in Q2
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s foreign debt surged for the second consecutive quarter, reaching $735.6 billion by the end of June, driven by sharp increases in both short- and long-term borrowing, Bank of Korea (BOK) data revealed on Wednesday. The...
North Korea Criticizes South Korea’s “Deceptive Appeasement”
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea has issued strong remarks against South Korea’s recent diplomatic efforts, labeling them a “deceptive appeasement offensive,” according to a report published by a news agency on Wednesday. The criticism highlights ongoing...
South Korea Plans Joining Multinational Drills
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) For the first time, South Korea’s Marine Corps is set to participate in an annual multinational military training operation scheduled to occur in Indonesia, according to reports from a news agency on Tuesday. The joint exercise, known as...
South Korea, UK Agree on Accelerating Trade Deal Talks
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea and the United Kingdom reached a mutual understanding on Monday to hasten discussions for a renewed bilateral free trade pact. The goal of this effort is to further strengthen economic ties and boost investment opportunities...
South Korea Marines Set to Participate in Multinational Drill in Indonesia
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) For the first time, South Korea’s Marine Corps is set to participate in Super Garuda Shield, a large-scale, multinational military exercise hosted in Indonesia, according to South Korean media on Tuesday. Co-led by the United States and...
South Korea's Household Debt Soars to Record USD1.41T
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s household debt surged to an all-time high in the second quarter, driven by intensified mortgage activity and increased stock market investment funded by credit, according to data released Tuesday by the Bank of Korea (BOK)....
North Korean Leader Denounces U.S.-South Korea Military Exercises
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sharply criticized ongoing joint military drills between the United States and South Korea, accusing both nations of displaying a clear intent to "ignite a war,” according to a local news agency on Tuesday....
Kim Jong Un Condemns US, South Korea Drills
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has fiercely criticized the ongoing joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea, asserting that the drills reflect their intent to "ignite a war," as reported by a news agency on...
The 2nd Galaxy Entertainment Group Macao International Shorts Film Festival opens in September with shorts connecting the world
Macao Government News
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August 19, 2025
MACAU, August 19 - The 2nd Galaxy Entertainment Group Macao International Shorts Film Festival (hereinafter referred to as the “Macao International Shorts Film Festival”), jointly organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and Galaxy...
South Korean Peace Activists Urge End to Seoul-Washington Military Drills
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean peace activists have called on Seoul and Washington to immediately cease their joint military exercises, warning that these drills only intensify military tensions on the Korean Peninsula. On Monday, combined South Korean and...
South Korea Plans Revival of North Korea Agreements
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has instructed government departments to begin preparing for a step-by-step enactment of prior arrangements made with North Korea, as highlighted by media sources. "I ask the relevant ministries to...
South Korea Set to Dispatch Envoys to China
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is dispatching a delegation of special envoys to China next week, signaling Seoul’s intent to maintain stable ties with Beijing even as it deepens coordination with long-standing allies Japan and the...
N. Korean president denounces US-S. Korea army drills
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un criticized joint military exercises between the US and South Korea, saying they reflect a desire to “ignite a war,” according to state media. Kim made the remarks while inspecting the integrated weapons...
South Korea's Leader Public Support Slides to 68 Percent
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung saw his public support dip last week, with his approval rating falling by 3.3 percentage points to 68.0%, according to a new survey released Monday by local pollster Flower Research. At the same time,...
South Korea, U.S. Launch Large-Scale Annual Military Drills
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States and South Korea commenced their large-scale annual joint military exercise Monday, aiming to bolster defense readiness against “threats” from North Korea, according to local reports. The Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS)...
US, South Korea Begin Joint Military Drills
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States and South Korea commenced a major annual combined military exercise on Monday, aiming to reinforce their preparedness in response to perceived "threats" from North Korea, according to local reports. The 11-day operation,...
From Legal Work to Settlement: JABLY Takes on the Global Market with AI-Based Personalized HR SaaS
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2025
JABLY develops AI-powered HR SaaS to guide foreign students in Korea from legal work to E-7 visa jobs, aiming for global SaaS launch by 2026. PANGYO, GYEONGGI-DO, SOUTH KOREA, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new startup is making waves...
South Korea Witnesses Sharp Rise in Cyberattacks
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s defense forces intercepted over 9,200 cyber intrusion attempts in the first half of 2025, reflecting an almost 45% increase compared to the same timeframe last year, according to reports from local news outlets on Sunday....
South Korea Foils Over 9,200 Cyberattacks in 2025
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s military repelled over 9,200 cyberattacks in the first six months of 2025 — a staggering 44.7% surge from the same period last year, according to local reports citing data obtained by Rep. Yu Yong-weon of the main opposition...