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Chinese fishing fleets using North Korean forced labour, report claims
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Chinese fishing fleets using North Korean forced labour, report claims

The Independent  

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The fatal lengths North Korean soldiers will go to avoid capture in Ukraine
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The fatal lengths North Korean soldiers will go to avoid capture in Ukraine

The Independent  

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South Koreans turn funeral wreaths and K-pop light sticks into political protest tools
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Koreans turn funeral wreaths and K-pop light sticks into political protest tools

The Independent  

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At least 300 North Korea soldiers killed fighting with Putin’s forces in Ukraine, South Korea says
2 months ago

At least 300 North Korea soldiers killed fighting with Putin’s forces in Ukraine, South Korea says

The Independent  

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Russia has begun using North Korean troops in significant numbers in Ukraine, Zelensky says
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia has begun using North Korean troops in significant numbers in Ukraine, Zelensky says

The Independent  

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Over a million South Koreans sign petition to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol
8 months, 1 week ago

Over a million South Koreans sign petition to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol

The Independent  

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South Koreans fly new batch of propaganda leaflets to North Korea as balloon war escalates
9 months, 1 week ago

South Koreans fly new batch of propaganda leaflets to North Korea as balloon war escalates

The Independent  

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Why are South Koreans less welcoming of LGBTQ+ people living in their neighbourhood?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Why are South Koreans less welcoming of LGBTQ+ people living in their neighbourhood?

Hindustan Times  

Sexual minorities in South Korea are still struggling to be accepted in a society that remains conservative and strongly influenced by traditional Confucianist attitudes. "South Korean society is unique in that while the country had an economy that developed very quickly after the Korean War, the nation's spiritual values, and especially perceptions towards sexuality, have lagged far behind," said Jung …

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Large-scale protests by North Koreans reported in China due to horrendous working conditions
1 year, 1 month ago

Large-scale protests by North Koreans reported in China due to horrendous working conditions

India TV News  

Beijing: In a very rare occurrence, South Korea's intelligence agency and researchers reported that at least 3,000 North Korean workers staged protests last month due to exploitative working conditions that have led to "incidents and accidents". The North Korean workers from a military-linked trading company were reportedly fed up with unpaid wages and pandemic-induced lockdowns, said two South Korean government-affiliated …

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King Charles meets Blackpink girl band, hails South Korean culture
1 year, 3 months ago

King Charles meets Blackpink girl band, hails South Korean culture

The Independent  

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South Korea says it expressed concern to China for sending North Korean escapees back home
1 year, 5 months ago

South Korea says it expressed concern to China for sending North Korean escapees back home

The Independent  

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India tames Korea for thrilling 5-set win in Asian Games volleyball
1 year, 5 months ago

India tames Korea for thrilling 5-set win in Asian Games volleyball

The Hindu  

India served, received, dug, blocked and spiked well above its weight on paper to shock a much higher ranked South Korea in an Asian Games men’s volleyball Pool C game on Wednesday. Asian Games 2023, September 20 HIGHLIGHTS: India stuns South Korea in men’s volleyball; India’s Men’s Fours team in rowing final Coach Jaideep Sarkar called for a timeout to …

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Japan marks 100 years since the devastating Great Kanto Quake, with disaster drills nationwide
1 year, 6 months ago

Japan marks 100 years since the devastating Great Kanto Quake, with disaster drills nationwide

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida staged a televised disaster drill Friday based on a fictional earthquake in the capital region, as his country marked the centennial of the real-life 1923 Great Kanto Quake that killed more than 100,000 people. On Friday, the drill simulated the aftermath of a fictional 7.3-magnitude tremblor in central Tokyo at 7 a.m. Kishida …

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South Koreans rally in Seoul against Japanese plans to release treated nuclear wastewater into sea
1 year, 7 months ago

South Koreans rally in Seoul against Japanese plans to release treated nuclear wastewater into sea

The Independent  

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China dismisses criticism of top diplomat's comments appearing to push for race-based alliance
1 year, 8 months ago

China dismisses criticism of top diplomat's comments appearing to push for race-based alliance

The Independent  

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Why South Koreans are rushing to stockpile salt before Japan releases Fukushima water into sea
1 year, 8 months ago

Why South Koreans are rushing to stockpile salt before Japan releases Fukushima water into sea

The Independent  

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South Korea to send military aircraft, soldiers to rescue nationals from Sudan
1 year, 10 months ago

South Korea to send military aircraft, soldiers to rescue nationals from Sudan

Hindustan Times  

Seoul said Friday it would send a military aircraft and soldiers to evacuate South Korean nationals stranded in Sudan, where hundreds of people have died since fighting broke out last week. Read here: PM Modi to chair high-level meet on Indians stranded in war-torn Sudan: Sources More than 300 people have been killed after violence erupted Saturday between forces loyal …

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How plump, well-dressed daughter of Kim Jong Un is upsetting North Koreans: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

How plump, well-dressed daughter of Kim Jong Un is upsetting North Koreans: Report

India Today  

The images of the "plump", well-dressed daughter of Kim Jong Un are causing "secret resentment" in North Korea, a report said. Kim Jong Un's 10-year-old daughter was recently seen with him as North Korea test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile last week. A North Korean resident told Radio Free Asia that Kim Ju Ae's "plump" face is causing resentment in the …

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North Koreans secretly hate Kim Jong Un's 'plump, well-dressed' daughter: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

North Koreans secretly hate Kim Jong Un's 'plump, well-dressed' daughter: Report

Hindustan Times  

Recent public appearances of Kim Jong Un’s daughter Kim Ju Ae have rather sparked hatred towards her among North Korean citizens, instead of love and respect. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un talks with his daughter Kim Ju Ae at a banquet to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Korean People's Army the following day, in Pyongyang, North Korea February …

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All England Championships 2023: Treesa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand Falter in Final Four Loss to Baek Na Ha, Lee So Hee
1 year, 11 months ago

All England Championships 2023: Treesa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand Falter in Final Four Loss to Baek Na Ha, Lee So Hee

News 18  

The Indian women’s pairing of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand’s sensational run came to an end as they signed off with a second successive semifinal finish at the All England Championships on Saturday. The two young shuttlers found the going tough against the Korean world number 20 pairing of Baek Na Ha and Lee So Hee, losing 10-21 10-21 in …

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Kapil Sharma says South Koreans cried after watching Zwigato: ‘They didn’t even know I am known for comedy'
2 years ago

Kapil Sharma says South Koreans cried after watching Zwigato: ‘They didn’t even know I am known for comedy'

Hindustan Times  

Kapil Sharma, Nandita Das and Shahana Goswami launched their film Zwigato's second trailer in Mumbai on Wednesday. At the press conference, the actors and director spoke at length about their film, including the reaction it got in Korea when it premiered at the 27th Busan International Film Festival last year. Kapil Sharma said "Zwigato" struck a chord with the audience …

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North Korea food shortage worsens amid Covid, but no famine yet
2 years ago

North Korea food shortage worsens amid Covid, but no famine yet

India Today  

There’s little doubt that North Korea’s chronic food shortages worsened due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and speculation about the country’s food insecurity has flared as its top leaders prepare to discuss the “very important and urgent task” of formulating a correct agricultural policy. Its specific agenda is unknown, but the party’s powerful Politburo earlier said that a “a turning point …

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Hockey World Cup 2023, HIGHLIGHTS: Germany holds World No 2 Belgium in 2-2 draw; Korea defeats Japan 2-1
2 years, 1 month ago

Hockey World Cup 2023, HIGHLIGHTS: Germany holds World No 2 Belgium in 2-2 draw; Korea defeats Japan 2-1

The Hindu  

Thank you for tuning to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS of the Hockey World Cup 2023- Day 5, taking place in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. Japan’s Nagayoshi scores its first goal flicking the ball in his right down corner near the defender, who was unable to see the swiftly moving ball. The last time the two teams faced off, Korea defeated Japan 3-1 in …

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China suspends visas for South Koreans in retaliation for Covid test mandate for its flyers
2 years, 2 months ago

China suspends visas for South Koreans in retaliation for Covid test mandate for its flyers

India Today  

China suspended visas Tuesday for South Koreans to come to the country for tourism or business in apparent retaliation for COVID-19 testing requirements on Chinese travelers. A brief notice posted online by the Chinese Embassy in Seoul said the ban would apply until South Korea lifted its “discriminatory measures on entrance by China” to the country. Around a dozen countries …

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