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North Korean satellite wasn’t advanced enough to conduct reconnaissance from space, Seoul says

North Korean satellite wasn’t advanced enough to conduct reconnaissance from space, Seoul says

July 4, 2023July 5, 2023 · World News

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The satellite North Korea failed to put into orbit wasn’t advanced enough to conduct military reconnaissance from space as it claimed, South Korea’s…

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GM, Samsung plan new EV battery cell factory in US

GM, Samsung plan new EV battery cell factory in US

April 26, 2023April 29, 2023 · Technology

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors and South Korea’s Samsung SDI plan to invest more than $3 billion in a new electric vehicle battery cell plant in the United…

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Biden to unveil new efforts to protect S. Korea from nukes

Biden to unveil new efforts to protect S. Korea from nukes

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 · World News

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will use this week’s celebratory state visit by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to underscore that the U.S. is ready to…

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North Korea opens New Year with missile launch

North Korea opens New Year with missile launch

December 31, 2022December 31, 2022 · World News

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile toward its eastern waters Sunday, entering 2023 with another weapons test after an unprecedented number of missile…

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N Korea fires 3 missiles amid tensions over drone flights

N Korea fires 3 missiles amid tensions over drone flights

December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 · World News

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired three short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters in its latest weapons display on Saturday, a day after rival South Korea…

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South Korea’s unannounced rocket launch causes UFO scare

South Korea’s unannounced rocket launch causes UFO scare

December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 · Breaking News

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s military confirmed it test-fired a solid-fueled rocket Friday after its unannounced launch triggered brief public scare of a suspected UFO appearance or…

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South Korea stages drills simulating downing of North drones

South Korea stages drills simulating downing of North drones

December 29, 2022December 29, 2022 · World News

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea staged large-scale military drills Thursday to simulate shooting down drones as a step to bolster its readiness against North Korean provocations, three…

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Asian shares extend losses after Wall Street decline

Asian shares extend losses after Wall Street decline

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 · Finance

BANGKOK — Shares slipped in Asia on Thursday after benchmarks fell more than 1% on Wall Street in the middle of a mostly quiet and holiday-shortened week. U.S.…

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Asian shares mixed after tech-led decline on Wall Street

Asian shares mixed after tech-led decline on Wall Street

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 · Finance

BANGKOK — Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday after a post-holiday retreat on Wall Street, as markets count down to the end of a painful year for…

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Asian shares mixed after tech-led decline on Wall Street

World shares mostly lower after tech-led fall on Wall Street

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 · Finance

BANGKOK — Shares were mostly lower in Europe and Asia on Wednesday as markets were counting down to the end of a painful year for investors, with no…

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North Korea’s Kim lays out key goals to boost military power

North Korea’s Kim lays out key goals to boost military power

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 · Breaking News

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presented unspecified goals to further bolster his military power next year at a meeting of top political officials,…

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North Korea opens New Year with missile launch

Today in History: December 19, Bill Clinton impeached

December 18, 2022December 18, 2022 · Breaking News

Today in History Today is Monday, Dec. 19, the 353rd day of 2022. There are 12 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 19,…

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North Korea says rocket launch was test of 1st spy satellite

North Korea says rocket launch was test of 1st spy satellite

December 18, 2022December 18, 2022 · World News

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Monday it fired a test satellite in an important final-stage test for the development of its first spy satellite, a key…

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US military creates space unit in SKorea amid NKorea threats

US military creates space unit in SKorea amid NKorea threats

December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 · US News

SEOUL, South Korea — The U.S. military formally launched a space force unit in South Korea on Wednesday, a move that will likely enable Washington to better monitor…

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BTS member Jin begins military duty at front-line boot camp

BTS member Jin begins military duty at front-line boot camp

December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 · Entertainment

YEONCHEON, South Korea — Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, began his 18 months of mandatory military service at a front-line South Korean boot camp Tuesday…

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Dogs gifted by North’s Kim resettle in South Korean zoo

Dogs gifted by North’s Kim resettle in South Korean zoo

December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 · Breaking News

SEOUL, South Korea — A pair of dogs gifted by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un four years ago ended up at a zoo in South Korea after…

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South Korea’s truth commission to probe foreign adoptions

South Korea’s truth commission to probe foreign adoptions

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 · World News

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission will investigate the cases of dozens of South Korean adoptees in Europe and the United States who suspect…

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Seoul: North Korea fires ballistic missile toward sea

Seoul: North Korea fires ballistic missile toward sea

November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 · Breaking News

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile Thursday toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said, hours after the North threatened to launch “fiercer”…

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N. Korea fires more missiles as US flies bombers over South

N. Korea fires more missiles as US flies bombers over South

November 5, 2022November 5, 2022 · Breaking News

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea added to its recent barrage of weapons demonstrations by launching four ballistic missiles into the sea on Saturday, as the United States…

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S. Korea police admit responsibility for Halloween tragedy

S. Korea police admit responsibility for Halloween tragedy

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 · World News

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s police chief admitted “a heavy responsibility” for failing to prevent a recent crowd surge that killed more than 150 people during Halloween…

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