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SKorea removes banners at Olympic village after IOC ruling
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SKorea removes banners at Olympic village after IOC ruling

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s Olympic committee said Saturday it removed banners at the Olympic athletes’ village in…
In Seoul center, N Korean defectors find solace with locals
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In Seoul center, N Korean defectors find solace with locals

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A small group of North Korean defectors gather at a sleek seven-story building in Seoul.…
Delta variant sweeps Asia, prompting curbs as vaccination remains tepid
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Delta variant sweeps Asia, prompting curbs as vaccination remains tepid

SEOUL/SYDNEY, July 2 (Reuters) – The highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus is surging through Asia this week, with…
Analysis: North Korea sees ‘propaganda value’ in slimmer Kim, analysts say
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Analysis: North Korea sees ‘propaganda value’ in slimmer Kim, analysts say

SEOUL, June 28 (Reuters) – A rare mention in North Korean state media of leader Kim Jong Un’s health could…
Finance Minister discusses increasing Korean investments in Egyptian bonds
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Finance Minister discusses increasing Korean investments in Egyptian bonds

Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait on Sunday discussed with South Korean Ambassador to Cairo Hong Jin-wook ways to increase the…
Kim’s sister slams US, dismisses chance for talks to resume
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Kim’s sister slams US, dismisses chance for talks to resume

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dismissed prospects for early resumption…
Asia welcomes US vaccine donations amid cold storage worries
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Asia welcomes US vaccine donations amid cold storage worries

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Health officials and experts in Asia have welcomed US plans to share 500 million more…
North accuses US of hostility for S. Korean missile decision
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North accuses US of hostility for S. Korean missile decision

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Monday the US allowing South Korea to build more powerful missiles was…
South Korea: Belgium recalls ambassador after wife attacks workers
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South Korea: Belgium recalls ambassador after wife attacks workers

Belgium will end its ambassador’s three-year stay in South Korea after the diplomat’s wife allegedly attacked two shop staff. A video of the…
South Korean companies interested in investing in Egypt’s Suez Canal
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South Korean companies interested in investing in Egypt’s Suez Canal

South Korean companies have expressed interest in cooperating with Egypt in areas such as investments in the Suez Canal, alongside…
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