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CONFLICTAug 12North Korea launches a ballistic missile toward the sea , South Korea saystimescall.com · United States
MILITARYBREAKINGAug 12Manila Bulletin - North Korea launches another missile toward sea ahead of US - South Korean military drillsmb.com.ph · Philippines
MILITARYAug 11North Korea launches a ballistic missile toward the sea , South Korea saysNorth Korea reportedly launched a ballistic missile toward the sea, as stated by South Korea. This event signals ongoing military activity and regional tension on the Korean Peninsula.greeleytribune.com · United States
WORLDAug 11South Korean actress Ha Young sorry for controversy over ancestor’s pro-Japanese tiesA South Korean actress has apologised for the controversy surrounding her great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese ties during Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule, a day after calling the accusations “groundless”. “After further checking, we have confirmed that records of great-grandfather Ahn Sang-ho being listed as a councillor of the Daejong Chinmokhoe in 1916 actually existed,” Anh Ha-young’s agency Bistrus Entertainment said on Tuesday, according to the Korea JoongAng Daily. “We sincerely apologise for...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 11South Korea aims to criminalise fictional AI pornography after man’s acquittalSouth Korea is working to close a legal loophole that allowed people sharing AI-generated pornography featuring fictional personas to go scot-free. The move by lawmakers came after a court in Goyang, Gyeonggi province, acquitted a man accused of distributing deepfake images of nude women in a Telegram chat room. Despite prosecutors presenting the evidence under a law carrying up to seven years in prison or a maximum fine of 50 million won (US$35,341), a judge last August ruled that the victims...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 11Why are South Korean football fans choosing European clubs over the K League?Yoon Jin-woo had never gone to Seoul World Cup Stadium to watch FC Seoul, the city’s team and the club that calls South Korean football’s symbolic home its own. But on Sunday night, he made the pilgrimage from the suburbs of Gimpo to see Manchester City and Atletico Madrid, two European clubs whose pull in South Korea rivals, and often overwhelms, interest in the domestic game. The 21-year-old and his friends were among 50,000 fans who filled the stadium with City’s light blue and Atletico’s...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 11South Korea faces quandary over Ukraine’s air defence system requestSouth Korea may have been steadfast in its support for Ukraine against Russian and North Korean forces, but Kyiv’s request for air defence systems could prove to be a step too far for Seoul to accept. In addition to South Korea’s legal and policy limits on arms transfers to countries at war and its own defence needs, providing such weapons to Ukraine could further strain its ties with Russia, according to analysts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged South Korea to provide air...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTAug 10Zelenskyy Says More North Korean Troops Are Headed To Russia And Asks For More Support From South Koreaibtimes.com · United States
MILITARYAug 10South Korea , US to begin exercises to bolster readiness vs North KoreaSouth Korea and the United States are commencing military exercises to enhance their readiness against potential threats from North Korea. These drills are intended to strengthen defense capabilities and deterrence in the region.advocate-news.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 10South Africa, Taiwan, South Korea lead markets in AugustSouth Africa, Taiwan, and South Korea were identified as leading markets during the month of August.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 10Malaysia seeks to deepen trade ties with South Korea in chips, AI, halal sectorMalaysia is seeking to elevate its economic partnership with South Korea beyond traditional manufacturing and trade by positioning itself as a long-term strategic partner in high-value industries, ranging from semiconductors and AI to electric vehicles, renewable energy and the fast-growing global halal economy. Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) director Redzuan Abd Rahman and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) trade commissioner Mohamad Termizi HJ Piee...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 9South Korea , U . S . vow to find every missing Korean War service memberSouth Korea and the United States have vowed to find every service member still missing from the Korean War. This commitment highlights ongoing efforts in humanitarian and historical military affairs.upi.com · United States
WORLDAug 9South Korea dog meat restaurants face their final dog days Dog meat restaurants in South Korea are facing their final period of operation, indicating a significant change in cultural practices. This suggests a phasing out of the dog meat trade in the country.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
POLITICSAug 9International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News , Business , Travel & CultureInternational rights groups are expressing concern regarding the state of religious freedom and freedom of expression in South Korea. This highlights potential human rights issues in the nation.dominicanrepublicpost.com · United States
WORLDAug 9South Korea dog meat restaurants face their final dog days Dog meat restaurants in South Korea are reportedly nearing their end, suggesting significant cultural and policy changes. This development indicates a shift in traditional practices within the country.straitstimes.com · Singapore
POLITICSAug 9International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea – LiveNews . co . nzInternational rights groups have voiced concerns regarding the freedom of religion and expression in South Korea. This highlights potential issues with human rights within the country.livenews.co.nz · New Zealand
WORLDAug 8South Korea FA apologises over ‘sexual services’ allegationsFootball association apologises over claims relating to qualifiers for World Cup 2014 and the London 2012 Olympic Games.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 8South Korean football body apologises after report on referee sex scandalSouth Korea’s national football association apologised on Saturday ⁠after a media report ⁠alleged it had provided “sexual services” ⁠to foreign referees when they were in the country for international matches more than a decade ago. South Korean broadcaster JTBC reported on Thursday that the Korea Football Association (KFA) had provided such services to foreign referees on ‌multiple occasions in 2011 and 2012, including when they were in the country for qualifying matches for the 2014 World Cup...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 8Visa-free entry, short flights fuel surge in weekend trips to China among South KoreansKim Ji-soo wrapped up a visit to the coastal city of Qingdao in northern China just last weekend, but she is already contemplating where she will go on her next visit. “It seemed affordable, nearby and I wanted to visit a new city,” said the 57-year-old Seoul resident, who had been to Beijing before. “I enjoyed the food and the vast space the most,” Kim said, adding that the city’s bustling energy – which she attributed in part to the number of newborns and young children with their parents –...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 7South Koreans beat the heat with ‘silent disco’ pool partySouth Koreans in Seoul cooled off with a silent disco pool party during a record-breaking heat wave.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHAug 7SpaceX crash site on moon revealed by South Korean orbiterAn out-of-control SpaceX rocket that crashed into the moon earlier this week did, in fact, leave an impact crater, according to images from a Korea AeroSpace Administration lunar orbiter that caught before-and-after photographsNew Scientist
POLITICSAug 7South Korea vows truth over forced overseas adoptionsSouth Korea's government has pledged to uncover the truth regarding historical forced overseas adoptions. This indicates a governmental commitment to addressing past human rights concerns and seeking justice.justiceinfo.net · Syria
POLITICSAug 7South Korean football body offered sex services for foreign referees in 2011, 2012: reportSouth Korea’s football governing body is facing further pressure after allegations emerged that it arranged sexual services for foreign referees in 2011 and 2012 in an apparent effort to influence officiating. The allegations centre on confidential audit documents prepared by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2016, according to a report by South Korean broadcaster JTBC. The report quoted a former Korea Football Association (KFA) official as saying the association sought to have...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 7South Korea Parata Air preps US ops , builds A330 - 200 fleet - ch - aviationSouth Korean airline Parata Air is preparing for operations in the US market. The airline is also expanding its fleet by building up its A330-200 aircraft.ch-aviation.com · United States