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Another US funding cut threatens human rights in North Korea - and hands more power to a dictator

This week, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in North Korea issued an appeal to the international community. She expressed concern about the future of civil society work on North Korean human rights.

The Conversation

Kim's sister threatens a response to a US carrier's deployment in South Korea

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has threatened a high-profile response to the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier in South Korea and other U.S. military activities

The Independent UK

U.S. Aircraft Carrier Arrives In South Korea

USS Carl Vinson's arrival in South Korea showcases U.S. military strength amid tensions with North Korea. Recent missile tests by North Korea prompt concerns.

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How did South Korea start producing more babies after long decline?

South Korea’s birth rate has risen for the first time in nine years. But the shift isn’t significant enough, say experts

Al Jazeera

US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea, days after North Korea test-fired missiles

A U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea in a show of force, days after North Korea test-launched cruise missiles to demonstrate its counterattack capabilities

The Independent UK

Hyundai, Kia’s Hot Streak For EV And Hybrid Sales Continued In February

It’s that time of the month again. Two Korean brands, more record sales for their hybrids and fully electric models. If that sounds familiar, it’s because it is. U.S. car buyers are increasingly warming up to Hyundai and Kia’s electrified models.

InsideEVs

‘Versions of Hell’: Squid Game and S Korea’s historical homeless centres

South Korea’s wildly popular Netflix show has brought renewed focus on a history of brutality towards the homeless.

Al Jazeera

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Ripple Partners With South Korea's BDACS To Drive Institutional Custody For $XRP, $RLUSD

Ripple has partnered with South Korean institutional custody firm BDACS to further propel growth within the XRP Ledger's ecosystem and support collaborative development around $RLUSD, Ripple's stablecoin.

International Business Times

Stock market today: Asian shares skid, hit by AI doubts and Trump tariff hikes

Shares have retreated in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea falling more than 2% after Wall Street indexes fell sharply on doubts over the frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology

The Independent UK

Japanese woman wanted by police over kissing BTS member without consent

Incident took place at a fan meet and greet event in Seoul last year

The Independent UK

South Korea Sees First Increase In Births In 9 Years

South Korea's 2024 rise in birth rates offers hope, but challenges persist in addressing low fertility rates.

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The birth rate in South Korea rebounded for first time in nearly a decade. Here’s why

The rise is welcome news for a country grappling with one of the the world’s most serious demographic crises

The Independent UK

North Korea has sent more troops to Russia, South Korea says

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service says it is assessing size of Pyongyang’s deployment to the war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

North Korea appears to have sent more troops to Russia to back its war against Ukraine, Seoul says

South Korea’s spy agency says North Korea appears to have sent additional troops to Russia, after its soldiers deployed on the Russian-Ukraine fronts suffered heavy casualties

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The Independent UK

What is a bird strike? How concerned you need to be when flying

Everything to know about bird strikes following the fatal Jeju Air flight in South Korea

The Independent UK

South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol defends martial law decree at impeachment trial

Yoon Suk Yeol says he will amend constitution if presidential power reinstated

Al Jazeera

South Korea birthrate rises for the first time in nine years

The rise reflects an increase in marriages after the COVID pandemic as well as government policies taking effect.

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South Korea birthrate rises for first time in nine years amid surge in marriages

Rise comes from very low base and remains far below the 2.1 births per woman needed to stabilise population

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The Independent UK

South Korea’s birth rate rises for first time in almost a decade

Birth rate saw modest jump of 0.03 after noting a record low of 0.72 in 2023

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Fatal Collapse At South Korean Highway Construction Site

Tragic highway construction site collapse near Seoul, South Korea, highlights safety concerns in the industrial sector.

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South Korean President Defends Martial Law Decree At Trial

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment over martial law decree, stirring political turmoil and calls for system changes.

The Independent UK

Almost 50 schools across this Asian country to shut down amid worsening birth rate crisis

South Korea has been grappling with its declining birth rate, among the lowest in the world

The Independent UK

Video captures moment South Korea motorway pass collapses killing at least four construction workers

This is the moment a massive motorway pass collapsed in South Korea, killing at least four construction workers.

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Highway Overpass Collapse In South Korea Kills Four Workers

Tragedy strikes in South Korea as a highway overpass collapse claims lives and injures workers.

Al Jazeera

Four killed in South Korea road collapse

An elevated part of a highway under construction collapsed in Anseong, killing or injuring all 10 workers present.

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