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Roswell truth ‘to be revealed soon’
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Valentine’s Day: spanking, strange customs and secret notes
In Depth From Japan to Estonia, every culture has its own twist on the festival of love
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Gymnast flees North Korea by vaulting over border
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Which countries have tried circuit breaker lockdowns - and do they work?
In Depth Singapore and South Korea saw Covid cases fall but not all of the shutdowns were a success
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Are we heading for clashes between North and South Korea?
In Depth Kim Jong Un’s regime blows up liaison office on border between the two countries
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Is North Korea’s Kim Jong Un seriously ill?
In Depth South Korea casts doubt on claims about neighbouring leader’s health
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How South Korea and Taiwan are beating coronavirus
In Depth What can we learn from how the two nations responded?
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South Korea cult chief faces homicide probe over coronavirus
Speed Read More than half of nation's infections involve members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus.
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Coronavirus: what is the Shincheonji Church of Jesus?
In Depth Mysterious Christian sect is blamed for spread of coronavirus in South Korea
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Five reasons why Parasite won at the Oscars
In Depth Bong Joon-ho’s comedy-thriller makes Academy Awards history by winning Best Picture
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South Korea: conservative MPs push to reduce LGBT+ rights
Speed Read Right-wing politician has proposed an amendment to the country’s laws
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Why Korean politicians are shaving their heads
In Depth Opposition leaders are furious about controversial government appointment
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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
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