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Kim Jong Un’s sister says war games show South Korea has ‘dual personality’

Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, dismisses South Korean president’s latest outreach as hypocrisy

The Independent UK

Chinese national in California jailed for exporting weapons to North Korea

Shenghua Wen, 42, received around $2 million (€1.7 million) from North Korean officials to ship firearms and ammunition from California.

Euronews

North Korea slams South Korea’s peace overtures as US drills continue

North Korean leader’s sister says South Korea cannot be a diplomatic partner, denounces ongoing army drills with the US.

Al Jazeera

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Kim Jong Un’s sister condemns South Korea following joint US military drills

Korean Central News Agency said Kim Yo Jong condemned the South as the ‘top-class faithful dog’ of the United States

The Independent UK

Don’t Worry Village: The young S Koreans who left Seoul, seeking community

Disillusioned with Seoul’s work-to-survive lifestyle, a group of Koreans find refuge in the rural ‘Don’t Worry Village’.

Al Jazeera

Jong Kook Marriage Plans Confirmed: Details On Future Wife, Wedding Plans And More

Running Man star Kim Jong Kook announces he will marry soon in Seoul. His agency confirms his bride is a non-celebrity, keeping fans guessing her identity

International Business Times UK

With $15.5M From Salesforce Ventures And SBI, Datumo Accelerates AI Evaluation Tools—Samsung, LG May Be Watching

Salesforce Ventures announced on Aug. 11 that it has made its first investment in a South Korean AI startup, leading a $15.5 million Series B funding round for Seoul-based Datumo, a company focused on trust and safety evaluation for generative AI systems.

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What is the best way to get from Birmingham to Dubai?

TRAVEL QUESTIONS: Simon Calder answers your questions on the best airline for a trip to the UAE, what to see in South Korea, Europe’s new entry-exit system, and what to do if your flight is affected by the Air Canada strike

The Independent UK

South Korea President Vows To Build 'Military Trust' With North

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed Friday to "respect" North Korea's political system and build "military trust", a day after Pyongyang said it had no interest in improving relations with Seoul.

International Business Times

South Korea to restore pact halting military activity on North Korea border

South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung said he will restore a military agreement to rebuild trust with North Korea.

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s president vows to restore 2018 inter-Korean military agreement to ease tensions

South Korea’s new liberal president, Lee Jae Myung, says he will seek to restore a 2018 military agreement with North Korea aimed at reducing border tensions and urged Pyongyang to respond to Seoul’s efforts to rebuild trust and revive dialogue

The Independent UK

Kim Jong-un's sister mocks South Korean attempts to improve relations

Kim Yo-jong said on Thursday that Seoul's attitude towards North Korea “remains unchanged and can never change”.

Euronews

Kim Jong Un’s sister denies North Korea has removed border loudspeakers

North Korean leader’s firebrand sister says Pyongyang has no intention of halting broadcasts or courting better ties with the South

The Independent UK

North Korea Denies Removing Border Loudspeakers

The powerful sister of North Korea's leader on Thursday denied reports by the South Korean military that Pyongyang has started removing loudspeakers used in tit-for-tat propaganda wars along their border.

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Wife of South Korea’s jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested over corruption allegations

Investigators are seeking to charge Kim over alleged crimes in one of three probes launched under Seoul’s new liberal government, targeting the presidency of Yoon, a conservative who was removed from office in April.

The Independent UK

South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee arrested on corruption charges

Seoul court issues arrest warrant close to midnight over concerns of evidence destruction

The Guardian - UK

South Korea’s former first lady arrested after court issues warrant on corruption charges

Kim Keon Hee in custody on three charges while husband Yoon Suk Yeol detained over attempt to impose martial law

The Guardian - AU

North Korea removing propaganda loudspeakers in border areas amid efforts to ease tensions

Seoul dismantled its loudspeakers a week ago, and Pyongyang appears to be following suit as President Lee Jae Myung seeks to improve ties with North

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International Business Times

North Korea Removing Border Loudspeakers: Seoul Military

North Korean troops have started removing propaganda loudspeakers used to blare unsettling noises along the border, South Korea's military said Saturday, days after Seoul's new administration dismantled ones on its side of the frontier.

The Independent UK

Seoul to crack down on taxi drivers overcharging and refusing rides to foreign tourists

South Korean capital launches 100-day crackdown on taxi drivers scamming foreign tourists

The Guardian - AU

Integration classes and complaints offices: South Korea charts a path to a cohesive multicultural future

As South Korea nears official multicultural status, Seoul wants newcomers to integrate – but they still face discrimination and prejudice

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Heat records fall as Japan and South Korea swelter

Fears for August as Kyoto reaches 40C and Seoul has 22 nights above 25C, while eastern Australia enjoys snow

International Business Times

South Korea Removing Loudspeakers On Border With North

South Korea said Monday it was removing loudspeakers used to blare K-pop and news reports to the North, as the new administration in Seoul tries to ease tensions with its bellicose neighbour.

The Guardian - AU

South Korea begins removing loudspeakers on border with North to reduce tensions

Overture from new president Lee Jae Myung is latest effort to revive dialogue with Pyongyang that stalled under his predecessor

International Business Times

South Korea Begins Removing Loudspeakers On Border With North

South Korea said on Monday it has started removing loudspeakers used to blare K-pop and news reports into the North, as a new administration in Seoul tries to ease tensions with its bellicose neighbour.

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