South Korea

N Korea fires 'several cruise missiles' into the Yellow Sea – SUCH TV

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[ad_1] North Korea has fired several cruise missiles towards the sea to the west of the Korean Peninsula, South Korea’s military said, marking the second missile launch in apparent protest over the arrival of a nuclear-armed United States submarine at a South Korean port. According to international media reports, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff … Read more

Heavy rains, flooding leave 22 people dead in South Korea – SUCH TV

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[ad_1] Days of heavy rain in South Korea have left at least 22 people dead and 14 others missing in landslides, floods and other incidents. The 22 fatalities were reported on Friday and Saturday, all in the central and southeastern regions, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said in a report. An earlier ministry … Read more

Heavy rains, flooding leave at least 22 dead, 14 more missing in South Korea – SUCH TV

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[ad_1] Twenty-two people have died, 14 are missing and thousands have been evacuated in South Korea, according to ministry data, as a third day of torrential rains caused landslides and the overflow of a dam. According to international media reports, as of 6pm (09:00 GMT), 4,763 people had been evacuated nationwide, according to the Ministry … Read more

From Taylor Swift to the World Cup, travelers are paying big bucks to catch overseas games and shows

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[ad_1] When Taylor Swift’s Eras tour rolls into Singapore next year, Rjay Ignacio said he’ll be there — whether he has a ticket or not. “Taylor Swift has a huge fan base in Asia,” the YouTube content creator from Pasig City, Philippines said. “So the probability is very small to get a ticket.” But that’s … Read more

Investors are eyeing China’s neighbors as the recovery from ‘zero-Covid’ slows

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[ad_1] Pedestrians in front of a pawn shop during Golden Week at night in Macau, China, on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images China’s lackluster economic recovery since emerging from strict “zero-Covid” lockdowns has caused weaker sentiment toward the country, prompting investors to look for alternative options — like its near … Read more

South Korea uses AI to measure Kim Jong Un's weight, lawmaker says – SUCH TV

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[ad_1] North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is believed to weigh over 140 kg (308 lb) according to an artificial intelligence (AI) estimate, a South Korean lawmaker said on Wednesday in a remark reflecting abiding interest in the health of the North’s secretive ruler. The health of North Korean leaders is typically a tightly held … Read more

Asiana Stops Selling Emergency Seats After Passenger Opened Flight’s Door Mid-Air

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[ad_1] Asiana Airlines, South Korea’s second-biggest carrier, said on Sunday it has stopped selling certain emergency seats of A321-200 passenger jets following a recent incident in which a passenger opened a door of the same aircraft model just before landing. Asiana Airlines halted the sale of the 26A seat of 11 A321-200s, which can carry … Read more

These airlines are back in the black — they’re looking to China as the next bright spot

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[ad_1] Travellers check in for the flight at the Singapore Airlines counter in the departure hall at Changi International Airport in Singapore on December 2, 2021. Roslan Rahman | AFP | Getty Images Three major airlines in Asia are back in the black, rebounding from their pandemic doldrums as global travel picks up, and they’re … Read more

Japanese PM visits S Korea to boost ties amid N Korea threat – SUCH TV

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[ad_1] Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has arrived in South Korea as Seoul and Tokyo seek to restart their “shuttle diplomacy” and mend ties in the face of growing nuclear threats from Pyongyang. According to international media reports, during Sunday’s visit, Kishida will hold a key summit with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who … Read more