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Sonowal to pitch India's shipbuilding opportunity to Korean industry

The visit of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to South Korea spans four days, focusing on maritime collaboration. In his address in Busan, he brought attention to the significance of Indian professionals in the shipbuilding arena of Korea.

The Economic Times · Oct 26

South Korean rescuers try three times to free shark, but it swims back into canal

A dusky shark, named Bukangi, has remained in the North Port canal in Busan for over a month. Authorities have attempted multiple rescues, but the shark keeps returning to the canal. Experts believe busy port activities may be influencing Bukangi's behavior, making it feel safer in the canal. The shark,…

The Times of India · Oct 23

A city in South Korea seeks new ways to free a huge gray shark after it slips back into canal

A city in South Korea is again trying to free a huge dusky shark from a narrow canal

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Shark trapped in South Korea’s Busan canal remains stranded after second rescue attempt fails

Rescuers now just jope hope the shark will swim out on its own to the sea

The Independent UK · Oct 3

‘Bukang-i’ the shark has become an unlikely tourist attraction – here’s why

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The Independent UK · Sep 30

Shark trapped in Busan canal becomes South Korean tourist attraction

The shark, nicknamed Bukang-i, was first spotted in the waters on 18 September

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Large shark stuck in South Korean city canal draws 600,000 visitors

Port city of Busan inundated with tourists keen to see the 3.5-metre animal close up

The Guardian - AU · Sep 29

India left more exposed to Trump's 100% oil threat as China gets tariff breather

India could find itself more exposed to US tariff pressure over Russian oil after Washington and Beijing extended their Busan trade truce until January 10, 2027, according to GTRI. The think tank's founder Ajay Srivastava argues that China's tariff breathing room leaves New Delhi facing greater risk from Trump's new…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

'Busan Agreement' explained: What the US-China trade truce means for world trade

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the extension of the Busan Agreement until January 10, 2027. This extension allows both sides more time to negotiate without facing immediate tariff threats. The Busan Agreement was initially established to ease trade tensions between the US and China last year. Key areas of…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Shark sightings draw crowds to South Korea’s southeastern coast

Authorities suspend efforts to move the shark after warning it could become aggressive if approached, as visitors gather to see it

The Independent UK · Sep 20