Trump set to announce $200bn in energy investments from South Korea
The investments come as Trump seeks to tout the Republican Party’s economic record ahead of the US midterm races.
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Three South Korean military officers wounded in explosion near border
South Korean officers injured in DMZ explosion, possibly caused by a landmine, according to local media reports.
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North Korea dismisses UN nuclear watchdog resolution
The country rebukes the UN atomic agency’s ‘double standards’ and says nuclear status is ‘irreversible’.
North Korea anthem played at South’s Bangladesh hockey match at Asian Games
Asian Games organisers in Japan accidently play North Korea’s anthem ahead of South’s hockey match with Bangladesh.
South Korea says US-North Korea talks possible, rules out Hormuz deployment
South Korean president will facilitate US-North Korea talks but will not deploy troops in US war on Iran.
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What’s the Asian Games accommodation crisis, and where will athletes stay?
In a cost-cutting move, Japan decided against setting up a dedicated athletes’ village but now faces a backlash.
Seoul court orders North Korea to pay $32.5m for blowing up office
Pyongyang blew up the Inter-Korean Liaison Office building in June 2020 after days of rising tensions.
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South Korea embraces Central Asian leaders, looking to boost regional clout
Seoul is set to host its first presidential meeting with five Russia-allied states positioning themselves as a bloc.
‘Fake news’: South Korea’s manager Moreno dismisses AI coaching allegations
The Spanish manager has been appointed South Korea’s interim head coach following a disastrous World Cup campaign.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles off eastern coast, Seoul says
South Korea said it was closely exchanging information on the launches with the US and Japan.
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