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Why US ambassador’s moustache is a tickly topic in South KoreaSpeed Read Harry Harris’s facial hair has triggered a diplomatic spate
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Why is everyone talking about North Korea’s missile test?In Depth Pyongyang alleged to have launched two ‘unidentified projectiles’
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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South Korea: conservative MPs push to reduce LGBT+ rightsSpeed Read Right-wing politician has proposed an amendment to the country’s laws
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Why Korean politicians are shaving their headsIn Depth Opposition leaders are furious about controversial government appointment
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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What’s behind the enmity between Japan and South Korea?In Depth South Korea has cut intelligence ties with its neighbour after Japan imposed aggressive trade restrictions
By William Gritten Last updated
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North Korea rejects peace talks with South KoreaSpeed Read Pyongyang follows statement with two further missile tests
By The Week Staff Published
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Why K-pop sensation BTS are going on hiatusIn Depth Band wants to ‘recharge and refresh’ after six years in the public eye
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Published
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North Korea fires ‘short-range missiles’ into seaSpeed Read Launches come as US hawk John Bolton visits South Korea
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Russia denies South Korean claims of warning shots from jetsSpeed Read Moscow and Seoul at odds over reported violation of airspace above disputed islands
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Britain signs post-Brexit free trade deal with South KoreaSpeed Read Agreement comes amid uncertainties over potential no-deal Brexit
By The Week Staff Published
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Why everyone’s talking about swine feverIn Depth Millions of pigs are culled as ‘biggest animal disease ever’ hits Southeast Asia
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South Korea wildfires: government declares national disasterSpeed Read At least one person has died and thousands have fled their homes as blaze engulfs border region
By The Week Staff Published
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Molka: South Korea’s voyeurism problemIn Depth Authorities arrest two men over secret spycam filming of 1,600 guests in hotel rooms
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Russia ship with ‘drunk’ captain crashes into South Korea motorway bridgeSpeed Read Captain was over legal alcohol limit but it is not clear if he was steering vessel
By The Week Staff Published
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