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Beijing, Seoul signal thaw in cultural ties after a decade
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The Porterville Recorder - California
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China and South Korea signaled a possible renewal in cultural exchanges during a weekend bilateral summit in Gyeongju, fueling investor hopes for an end to Beijing’s decade-long curbs on Korean entertainment. Chinese President Xi Jinping and South...
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Mother Tongue First: Ghana’s Smartest Move Education Stakeholders Should Embrace
The recent directive by the Minister of Education mandating the use of Ghanaian languages as the medium of instruction from Primary 1 to Primary 3 represents a progressive and research-aligned policy shift in Ghana’s educational landscape....
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Govt opens KOICA scholarships for South Korea
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Sun Online International
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The government has announced new scholarship opportunities for students seeking to pursue master’s degrees in South Korea. The scholarships are offered in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and cover five academic...
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From smart care to robotic helpers, China-South Korea tie-ups tackle the evolving needs amid demographic changes
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Global Times
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Senior citizens exercise with wearable robots at a healthy aging center in Seoul, South Korea, on May 21, 2025. Photo: VCGThe 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting was held in Gyeongju, South Korea, from October 31 to November 1. Under the theme of...
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This Gay Week 8: Brazil’s LGBTQ Plan, EU Equality Push, Taiwan Pride, and the Backlash
Karel Bouley is a trailblazing LGBTQ broadcaster, entertainer, and activist. As half of the first openly gay duo in U.S. drive-time radio, he made history while shaping California law on LGBTQ wrongful death cases. Karel rose to prominence as the...
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South Korea displays Silla crowns together for the first time
The exhibition, which opened on October 28, displays the six gold crowns found in the royal tombs of Geumgwanchong (1921), Geumnyeongchong (1924), Seobongchong (1926), Gyodonggobun (1972), Cheonmachong (1973), and in the northern mound of...
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The culture code: Merz Aesthetics balances digital agility and human connection to boost APAC growth
“We anchor our leadership model in authenticity—leaders are expected to not just deliver results but to live our values and set the tone for inclusivity, trust, and accountability.” – Karen Tay, Vice-President, Core Services, Asia-Pacific, Merz...
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S. Korean Firms Pull, Delay US Investment after Immigration Raid
Photo : YONHAP News Several South Korean firms have reportedly pulled or postponed planned investments in U.S. projects following the detention of hundreds of South Korean workers in a United States immigration raid in September. The Washington...
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China, South Korea leaders discuss cultural ties a decade after ban
CHINA and South Korea discussed expanding cultural exchanges during a bilateral summit between their leaders on Saturday (Nov 1) in Gyeongju, raising hopes of a possible easing of Beijing’s unofficial restrictions on South Korean entertainment....
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South Korean Prez Lee, Singaporean PM Agree To Establish Strategic Partnership
Seoul: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong agreed Sunday to establish a strategic partnership between their countries and expand cooperation across various sectors, including defense and trade. The...
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South Korea, Singapore agree to establish strategic partnership
ISTANBUL South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong agreed on Sunday to form a strategic partnership between their nations and enhance collaboration in areas such as defense and trade. The two leaders...
North Korean Prisoners of War Request Transfer to South Korea
Prisoners of war from North Korea, who were captured jointly by Ukrainian special forces and paratroopers in the Kursk region, are asking to be handed over to South Korea. DW reported on this, citing the AFP news agency. Two North Korean prisoners...
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Immigration beatdown? Not with Dodgers epitomizing baseball's international flair
America’s pastime, meet your future. After an astonishing World Series featuring a team of stars from Los Angeles and another of admirable working blokes from Toronto, baseball feels more winning, and more international, than ever before. You're...
Owner: Patrick Soon-Shiong
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung Gets Xiaomi Smartphones As Gift From Chinese Counterpart Xi Jinping, Quips About Security (Watch Video)
Seoul, November 2: President Lee Jae Myung has received a set of Xiaomi smartphones and traditional Chinese calligraphy tools from Chinese President Xi Jinping following their first summit talks, as the two leaders shared a lighthearted exchange...
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South Korea hosts Xi Jinping as Chinese leader rekindles fraught ties
GYEONGJU, South Korea: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung hosted Xi Jinping for their first meeting on Saturday (Nov 1) as the Chinese head of state took centre stage and reforged old ties at an Asian summit from which US leader Donald Trump was...
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South Korea urges China to revive dialogue with North Korea as Xi makes landmark Seoul visit
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Gyeongju on Saturday (1 November), marking Xi’s first visit to South Korea in 11 years. Lee urged Xi to help revive dialogue with North Korea and support efforts toward...
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South Korea Set To Launch 5th Homegrown Spy Satellite From US Space Base in Cape Canaveral, Florida
Seoul, November 2: South Korea was set to launch its fifth homegrown military spy satellite from a US space base on Sunday, the defence ministry said, in a move expected to bolster its independent surveillance capabilities against North Korea. The...
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K-pop concert in China? Xi’s Apec exchange with South Korean leaders fuels cautious optimism
BEIJING, Nov 2 — China may be preparing to ease restrictions on Korean pop culture, a South Korean lawmaker said yesterday, citing a positive response from Chinese President Xi Jinping to a proposal for a large-scale K-pop concert in Beijing....
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North Korean POWs in Ukraine want to go to South Korea: Activist
SEOUL – Two North Korean prisoners of war held in Ukraine have pleaded to live in South Korea, a human rights organisation told AFP on Nov 2. The prisoners made the request during an interview for a documentary film that the organisation,...
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South Korean Prez urges China’s Xi to assist in resuming talks with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung sought Chinese President Xi Jinping's help in efforts to resume talks with nuclear-armed neighbour North Korea on Saturday, while Xi told Lee he was willing to widen cooperation and jointly tackle the...
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