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Drink Fukushima water if it’s clean, South Korea tells Japanese officials

Millions of tonnes of treated radioactive water release will begin between spring and summer

The Independent UK

Canada's Trudeau to visit South Korea; focus on minerals, security

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will arrive in South Korea on Tuesday for a summit with President Yoon Suk Yeol as the two countries seek to boost cooperation on security and critical minerals used in batteries.

Reuters

‘Brutal interference’: China tabloid rounds on S Korea criticism

Global Times lashes out at Seoul after its embassy complained about the tabloid’s coverage of president’s US visit.

Al Jazeera

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Japan’s Kishida tells S Koreans his heart hurts over occupation

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says his ‘heart hurts’ for Koreans who suffered under Japanese colonialism.

Al Jazeera

Lost papers, singing leaders and a not so little mermaid – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

South Korea's Yoon says nuclear consultative group upgrades U.S. alliance

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday that a planned nuclear consultative group and new partnerships on supply chains and science and technology are an "upgrade" to the country's alliance with the United States.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine war live: Crimea navy oil depot fire ‘contained’ – as it happened

Moscow-installed governor in Sevastopol says blaze, attributed to Ukrainian drone strike, now under control

The Guardian - AU

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Kim Jong Un’s sister warns US-S Korea pact risks ‘serious danger’

Kim Jong Un’s sister said N Korea would respond in ‘direct proportion’ to her country’s enemies – the US and S Korea.

Al Jazeera

Ride the ‘Korean Wave’: The best shows to stream on Netflix

The Glory, Alchemy of Souls, Single’s Inferno and other shows to watch, as Netflix plans to drop $2.5bn on K-content.

Al Jazeera

A threat to North Korea? What the Washington Declaration means

We take a look at the significance of the declaration, and whether it could make North Korea change its direction.

Al Jazeera

South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol sings American Pie at state dinner with Biden

Angelina Jolie was among guests who were treated to surprise performance of Don McLean classic at White House

Evening Standard

South Korea’s Yoon surprises Biden with live rendition of ‘American Pie’

‘I had no damn idea you could sing’

The Independent UK

US nuclear-armed submarines to resume visits to South Korea for first time in 30 years

Yoon Suk-yeol meets Joe Biden in Washington amid concerns in South over North’s nuclear buildup

The Guardian - US

US nuclear subs to dock in South Korea to deter Pyongyang: Biden

US and South Korean leaders pledge to up deterrence during second official state visit of Biden’s presidency.

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Bangkok Post

US nuclear sub heading to South Korea

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden greeted his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk-yeol for a state visit Wednesday at which they will announce a beefed-up US nuclear shield for Washington's vital ally in the face of an aggressive North Korea.

Axios

U.S. moves to reassure South Korea of protection against nuclear attack

Biden and the South Korean president will sign a "Washington Declaration" on nuclear coordination.

Al Jazeera

Netflix to drop $2.5bn on Korean content after ‘Squid Game’ mania

Announcement comes as South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is on a six-day visit to the United States.

The News Lens

US-South Korea State Visit Could Feature Quiet Talks on China

South Korea used to be shy to talk about Taiwan and reluctant to get involved in contentions between the U.S. and China, but experts say this might be changing.

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China Lodges Complaint About South Korean President’s ‘Erroneous’ Remarks on Taiwan

Chinese vice foreign minister conveys opposition to the nation’s ambassador about drawing parallels between the issues of Taiwan and the Korean Peninsula

Al Jazeera

South Korea restores Japan to trade white list amid warming ties

Seoul restores preferential trade status three years after neighbours restricted trade over historical grievances.

Al Jazeera

China lodges complaint over S Korean president’s Taiwan comments

China’s vice foreign minister rejects Yoon Suk-yeol declaring Taiwan a ‘global issue’ comparable to North Korea.

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan Strait: top EU diplomat calls for European navy patrols

Josep Borrell says safeguard would show Europe’s commitment to the ‘absolutely crucial’ area

Reuters

South Korea says summit with Biden to give significant attention to North Korea rights

South Korea's Washington ambassador Cho Hyun-dong said on Friday he was sure North Korean human rights would be given significant attention in summit talks between South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden next week.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kremlin: South Korean Arms for Ukraine Would Signify Involvement in Conflict

Any decision by South Korea to supply arms to Ukraine would make Seoul a participant in the conflict, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, after President Yoon Suk-yeol opened the door to such deliveries. South Korea has denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine and supplied economic and humanitarian aid to Kyiv, but…

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on North Korea: only China can put a stop to Kim Jong-un’s latest round of nuclear sabre-rattling

If Xi Jinping is serious about the country’s role as global peacemaker he must persuade Kim to calm down

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