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Opinion | Fury In South Korea As President Faces Impeachment
The world has been taken aback and is concerned about South Koreas ability to deter nuclear-armed North Korea, which is always up to some mischief.
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Mathematician Solves Decades-Old Sofa Problem with New Findings
The decades-old "sofa problem," a mathematical puzzle concerning the largest sofa that can fit around a right-angled corner, has reportedly been resolved. Mathematician Jineon Baek, a postdoctoral researcher at Yonsei University in South Korea, has provided new findings suggesting that Joseph Gerver’s U-shaped sofa design is the most efficient an...
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"Illegal Cooperation": South Korea Slams Russia-North Korea Defence Treaty
South Korea urged Russia to stop its "illegal cooperation" with North Korea and voiced "grave concern" on Friday as Moscow moved to ratify its defence treaty with Pyongyang.
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Explained: Why Is South Korea Reportedly Banning iPhones For The Military
The South Korean military is considering a comprehensive ban on iPhones within its buildings, citing concerns about potential leaks of sensitive information through voice recordings.
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North Korea Isn't Taking South Korea's Calls. What This Could Mean
North Korea has not responded to regularly-held, inter-Korean phone calls for a third consecutive day, elevating tensions on the peninsula and increasing concern about the stability of the region.
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US Plan For Electric Vehicles Tax Breaks May Breach WTO Rules: European Union, South Korea
The European Union and South Korea have raised concerns about proposed U.S. tax credits for purchases of electric vehicles, saying they may discriminate against foreign-made vehicles and breach World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.
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Foreign Outflows From Asian Equities Continue For 5th Straight Month In May
Asian equities continued to witness foreign outflows for a fifth consecutive month in May, hit by concerns over monetary tightening steps by banks
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South Korea's Government Plans New Digital Assets Oversight Committee in the Wake of Terra Collapse
The Terra ecosystem’s rise and fall has had major consequences all around the world, but there’s no doubt that South Korea was the most concerned country of them all. Amid signs that Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon was facing legal trouble in South Korea, the country’s ruling party has announced that it would launch a new Digital Asset Comm...
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Biden Arrives In Japan Under North Korea's Nuclear Test Shadow
President Joe Biden arrived Sunday in Japan for the second leg of an Asia trip underlining US commitment to the region but overshadowed by concern that North Korea will test a nuclear weapon after ignoring Washington's attempt at outreach.
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US Envoy Reaches Seoul For Talks Over North Korea Missile Launches
The US envoy for North Korea arrived in Seoul on Monday for talks with his South Korean counterparts on ways to address Pyongyang's increased missile launches and concerns over the possible resumption of nuclear testing.
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How Leaving "Trace, Test, Treat" Policy In South Korea Led To Covid Surge
South Korea said it would ease pandemic restrictions Friday, even as the country's daily caseload crossed 100,000 for the first time, with officials citing economic concerns over social distancing measures.
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Apple, Google Asked to Offer Improved Compliance Plans on App Store Law by South Korean Regulator
South Korea's telecommunications regulator wants better compliance plans from Apple and Alphabet's Google before finalising rules for a law banning app store operators from forcing software developers to use their payments systems.
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South Korea To Deploy Pfizer COVID-19 Pills As Omicron Wave Looms
South Korea will begin treating coronavirus patients with Pfizer's antiviral pills on Friday, health officials said, as concern mounts over the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant.
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South Korea Extends Covid Curbs Amid Omicron's "Persistent" Surge
South Korea said on Friday it will extend stricter social distancing rules for two weeks amid a persistent surge in serious coronavirus infections and concerns over the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant.
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South Korea Reports 5 Omicron Cases On Flight From Nigeria
South Korea reported its first five cases of the Omicron variant on Wednesday, officials said, as daily coronavirus infections rose above 5,000 for the first time, stoking concern over a sharp rise in patients with severe symptoms.
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Opinion | Fury In South Korea As President Faces Impeachment
The world has been taken aback and is concerned about South Koreas ability to deter nuclear-armed North Korea, which is always up to some mischief.
-
Mathematician Solves Decades-Old Sofa Problem with New Findings
The decades-old "sofa problem," a mathematical puzzle concerning the largest sofa that can fit around a right-angled corner, has reportedly been resolved. Mathematician Jineon Baek, a postdoctoral researcher at Yonsei University in South Korea, has provided new findings suggesting that Joseph Gerver’s U-shaped sofa design is the most efficient an...
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"Illegal Cooperation": South Korea Slams Russia-North Korea Defence Treaty
South Korea urged Russia to stop its "illegal cooperation" with North Korea and voiced "grave concern" on Friday as Moscow moved to ratify its defence treaty with Pyongyang.
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Explained: Why Is South Korea Reportedly Banning iPhones For The Military
The South Korean military is considering a comprehensive ban on iPhones within its buildings, citing concerns about potential leaks of sensitive information through voice recordings.
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North Korea Isn't Taking South Korea's Calls. What This Could Mean
North Korea has not responded to regularly-held, inter-Korean phone calls for a third consecutive day, elevating tensions on the peninsula and increasing concern about the stability of the region.
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US Plan For Electric Vehicles Tax Breaks May Breach WTO Rules: European Union, South Korea
The European Union and South Korea have raised concerns about proposed U.S. tax credits for purchases of electric vehicles, saying they may discriminate against foreign-made vehicles and breach World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.
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Foreign Outflows From Asian Equities Continue For 5th Straight Month In May
Asian equities continued to witness foreign outflows for a fifth consecutive month in May, hit by concerns over monetary tightening steps by banks
-
South Korea's Government Plans New Digital Assets Oversight Committee in the Wake of Terra Collapse
The Terra ecosystem’s rise and fall has had major consequences all around the world, but there’s no doubt that South Korea was the most concerned country of them all. Amid signs that Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon was facing legal trouble in South Korea, the country’s ruling party has announced that it would launch a new Digital Asset Comm...
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Biden Arrives In Japan Under North Korea's Nuclear Test Shadow
President Joe Biden arrived Sunday in Japan for the second leg of an Asia trip underlining US commitment to the region but overshadowed by concern that North Korea will test a nuclear weapon after ignoring Washington's attempt at outreach.
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US Envoy Reaches Seoul For Talks Over North Korea Missile Launches
The US envoy for North Korea arrived in Seoul on Monday for talks with his South Korean counterparts on ways to address Pyongyang's increased missile launches and concerns over the possible resumption of nuclear testing.
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How Leaving "Trace, Test, Treat" Policy In South Korea Led To Covid Surge
South Korea said it would ease pandemic restrictions Friday, even as the country's daily caseload crossed 100,000 for the first time, with officials citing economic concerns over social distancing measures.
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Apple, Google Asked to Offer Improved Compliance Plans on App Store Law by South Korean Regulator
South Korea's telecommunications regulator wants better compliance plans from Apple and Alphabet's Google before finalising rules for a law banning app store operators from forcing software developers to use their payments systems.
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South Korea To Deploy Pfizer COVID-19 Pills As Omicron Wave Looms
South Korea will begin treating coronavirus patients with Pfizer's antiviral pills on Friday, health officials said, as concern mounts over the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant.
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South Korea Extends Covid Curbs Amid Omicron's "Persistent" Surge
South Korea said on Friday it will extend stricter social distancing rules for two weeks amid a persistent surge in serious coronavirus infections and concerns over the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant.
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South Korea Reports 5 Omicron Cases On Flight From Nigeria
South Korea reported its first five cases of the Omicron variant on Wednesday, officials said, as daily coronavirus infections rose above 5,000 for the first time, stoking concern over a sharp rise in patients with severe symptoms.
