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South Korea’s military service exemption could be cut for athletes
South Korea’s military service exemption could be cut for athletes after backlash
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South Korea to review military service exemption after Asian Games row
South Korea are discussing making changes to military exemptions for athletes after Asian Games controversy.
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South Korea considers steps to force North Korea apology for DMZ mine blast
Seoul has urged Pyongyang to remove any other mines planted on the southern side of the military demarcation line.
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South Korea captain apologises for gloating over military service exemption
Lee Gi-hyuk apologises for gloating about avoiding South Korea's mandatory military service.
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Trump tells South Korea to sign on to Alaska LNG deal or 'I'll just charge them more'
Trump is ramping up pressure on South Korea over Alaska LNG as Seoul remains cautious over investment projects announced by the U.S. president.
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Kim wins Asian Games gold to secure military exemption
Golfer Tom Kim wins gold at the Asian Games to secure an exemption from mandatory service in South Korea's military.
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North Korea launches ballistic missile as tensions with Seoul grow over border mine blasts
North Korea launched a ballistic missile Saturday morning from the Wonsan area on its east coast into the Sea of Japan, according to South Korea's military. The launch comes amid renewed tensions between Pyongyang and Seoul, with the latter demanding an apology for a blast that wounded three South Korean soldiers inside the Demilitarized Zone last month.
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North Korea fires ballistic missile towards the sea, South Korea says
A ballistic missile fired from the North Korean port city of Wonsan flies more than 700km, South Korea's military says.
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Trump wants South Korea in on Alaska LNG. Here’s why Seoul is cautious
South Korea remains cautious on Alaska LNG amid concerns over its high costs and commercial risks.
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Kim leads Asian Games seeking military exemption
Tom Kim tops the men's leaderboard after the third round at the Asian Games as he seeks a gold medal that will significantly reduce the time he is required to spend in South Korea's military.
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South Korea demands Ukraine apology over POW disclosure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's disclosure of the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to Seoul has caused a major diplomatic spat between Seoul and Kyiv.
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Ukraine, South Korea clash over transfer of 2 North Korean prisoners
A diplomatic scandal has erupted over two North Korean prisoners of war, with South Korea demanding an apology from Ukraine. What's been the reaction in Kyiv?
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Row between Ukraine, South Korea mounts over North Korean POWs
South Korea’s President accused Ukraine of undermining him by disclosing POW transfer deal
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Trump unveils South Korean investment in US energy projects
Donald Trump said South Korea has agreed to invest in an LNG project in Alaska, but Seoul has said it will only proceed once certain conditions are met.
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North and South Korea trade accusations over landmines that injured three soldiers
A mine blast that injured three South Korean soldiers has renewed scrutiny of North Korea's actions along the border and raised questions about its strategic goals.
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South Korea’s exports hit record high on AI boom
Exports jump 83.5 percent to top $120bn for the first time amid ferocious semiconductor demand.
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'A face lift once a month': Growing pressure to conform amid the rise of Korea's 'K-Beauty'
In the last ten years, South Korea has established itself as a powerhouse of beauty and cosmetics. But, behind the innovative creams, serums, and treatments that have allowed so-called K-beauty to conquer the world, Korean society has also felt the impacts, and people now face rising social pressure to conform to new beauty standards. France 24’s Christina Yoon, Mélodie Sforza and Jan Camezind Broomby sent this report from Seoul.
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South Korea: Lost shark draws over half a million visitors
The South Korean port of Busan says that a stranded shark has become a major tourist draw. It's also named the ocean predator an honorary ambassador to the city.
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Tensions mount as South Korea demands apology from North over mine blast
North Korea has this Wednesday rejected accusations that it planted the mines that injured three South Korean soldiers in the DMZ on September 21. In a statement, Kim Jo Jong, Kim Jong Un's powerful sister, threatened retaliation against the south if there is any escalation.
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S Korea demands apology over DMZ blasts as N Korea denies planting mines
South Korea calls for a formal apology from North Korea over the DMZ explosion that injured three soldiers.