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North Korea tests missile-mounted cluster bomb warheads in military push

North’s defence science research institute conducts tests to assess ‘adaptation and power’ of warhead

The Independent UK · 2h ago

North Korea tests new cluster-bomb warhead under Kim Jong-un's military push

North Korea has carried out another test of a cluster-bomb warhead for tactical ballistic missiles, with plans to make different variants available to military units by the end of this year, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing state media.

The Times of India · 6h ago

Merz proposes global alliance on rules-based trade, cites India as partner for supply chain diversification

SEOUL: Making a bold statement, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed a global alliance on rules-based trade, including WTO. Merz was speaking at 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business in the South Korean capital that has assembled more than 800 German companies. Merz has been on a week-long tour of East…

The Times of India · Oct 31

Roster rifts, police raids and Son’s uncertain future leave South Korea at a crossroads

After a disaster World Cup, the team have continued to spiral, with tensions high between young and older players and the captain’s standing in question

The Guardian - US · Oct 30

Adoptees urge South Korea to expand access to their records and improve family searches

South Korean adoptees from Western nations have protested outside Seoul’s presidential office, demanding full access to their records and better efforts to trace their biological families

The Independent UK · Oct 30

South Korea to respond firmly to North Korean breaches of border, security aide says

South Korea plans to respond firmly to protect its military border amid rising tensions with North Korea. After a landmine blast injured South Korean soldiers, the UN Command stated that it violated the armistice. Seoul demanded North Korea to halt fortification work near the inter-Korean border as it escalated tensions.…

The Economic Times · Oct 30

Chinese EVs win over some in South Korea, but Japan is proving to be a rougher road

Chinese electric vehicle makers such as BYD are making inroads into South Korea, challenging established domestic brands with competitively priced models and growing dealership networks. BYD has sold more than 20,000 vehicles in the country in the first nine months of the year, overtaking Toyota and Lexus combined. Japan, however,…

The Economic Times · Oct 30

Kim Jong Un calls for rapid expansion of drone technology and observes weapons tests

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a rapid expansion of the country's drone technology and oversaw tests of drones, missiles and other weapons, state media reported. The developments come amid rising tensions with South Korea following recent border incidents and renewed weapons activity. Kim's push to strengthen…

The Economic Times · Oct 30

Global Market Today: Asian stocks slide as tech earnings disappoint, AI fears mount

The Kospi Index in South Korea — a key barometer of the AI trade — fell over 3% with chip heavyweights Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. declining. That dragged the MSCI Asia Pacific Index down 0.3%.

The Economic Times · Oct 30

North Korea tests attack drones as Kim calls for 'absolute superiority'

North Korea has tested attack drones, cruise missiles and rocket launchers at a weapons demonstration, state media reported Friday, as Kim Jong Un called for faster development of military drone and artificial intelligence technology. The tests follow a series of weapons trials and rising tensions with South Korea.

France 24 · Oct 30