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BTS Jungkook's Seoul apartment breached by woman; later arrested
Bollywood Life
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August 31, 2025
A 40-year-old woman was arrested on August 30, 2025, after entering the underground parking lot of BTS member Jungkook's apartment in Seoul. Famous BTS member Jungkook returned home after completing his military service in June this year. But...
South Koreans rally to condemn Israel's targeted killing of journalists, genocide
Press TV
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Frank Smith Press TV, Seoul Demonstrating and marching to the Israeli embassy in Seoul, South Koreans and supporters of Palestine condemned the Israeli regime for the August 25th bombings of a hospital in Gaza that led to targeted killing of...
Look: Real-life K-drama as freed South Korean hostages arrived in Dubai 18 years ago
Khaleej Times
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It was a real-life K-drama that thankfully did not end tragically. On this day 18 years ago, 31st August 2007, 19 South Koreans — 15 men and four women — who were held hostage by the Taliban in Afghanistan for about six weeks, safely arrived at...
Paraguayan Culture Shines In Croatia At Split International Folklore Festival
The Asunción Times
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August 31, 2025
Paraguay showcased its rich cultural heritage at the prestigious Split International Folklore Festival in Croatia. The event, held in the city of Split, brought together performers from across the globe, including South Korea, India, Northern...
Donald Trump at risk of ‘amputation’? Doctor issues warning amid concerns over US President's health
Mint
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August 31, 2025
After US President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), concerns were raised about his health condition. Associate professor of vascular surgery at UC Davis Health, Mimmie Kwong, dropped insightful inputs on this...
Unrest in Indonesia clouds plans for president's upcoming visit to Japan
The Mainichi
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August 31, 2025
Vehicles drive down a road in Jakarta on Aug. 29, 2025, including one carrying the body of a man who was crushed to death by an armored police vehicle. (Antara/Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Ongoing unrest in Indonesia is clouding plans for the Southeast...
Seoul sees slim odds for inter-Korean contact at China's military parade
Korea Herald
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August 31, 2025
Kim’s multilateral debut in Beijing seen as bid to rebalance Russia tilt, says South Korean foreign minister South Korea’s top diplomat on Sunday downplayed speculation that the Lee Jae Myung administration could see its first inter-Korean...
Two US military aircraft donated to Nepali Army arrive in Kathmandu
República
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KATHMANDU, Aug 31: Two military aircraft—a Sky Truck and an air ambulance—donated by the US government to the Nepali Army, landed at Tribhuvan International Airport on Saturday. Confirming the arrival, Nepali Army Spokesperson Brigadier General...
Stronger measures, more aggressive lawsuits needed to combat hoax bomb threats, experts say
Korea JoungAng Daily
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August 31, 2025
Published: 31 Aug. 2025, 16:41 Members of the Special Operation Unit leave Shinsegae Department Store’s main branch in Myeongdong, central Seoul, after completing a search for explosives on Aug. 5, following an online post on a community site...
BTS: Woman arrested for trespassing Jungkook`s Seoul residence
Mid Day Mumbai
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August 31, 2025
A woman in her 40s was arrested for allegedly trying to sneak into BTS star Jungkook’s Seoul residence, just a day after he gave fans a live house tour. This marks the second intrusion attempt at singer's residence BTS Jungkook's house gets...
South Korea declares Gangneung national disaster zone amid escalating drought
AzerNews
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August 30, 2025
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has officially declared Gangneung, located in Gangwon Province, a national disaster zone due to the intensifying drought, the presidential office announced on Saturday, Azernews reports. Following the...
South Korean president declares state of disaster in drought-stricken city
News.Az
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung declared the eastern town of Gangneung, which has been affected by a drought, a national disaster on Saturday, according to the presidential office. "(Lee) instructed relevant ministries to immediately declare...
Foreign minister says possibility of U.S.-North Korea summit at APEC 'very low for now'
Korea JoungAng Daily
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August 31, 2025
Published: 31 Aug. 2025, 15:59 Foreign Minister Cho Hyun attends a Cabinet meeting presided over by President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in central Seoul on Aug. 29. [YONHAP] Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Sunday that the possibility...
Former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee indicted
United Press International (UPI)
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Aug. 30 (UPI) -- The Seoul Central District Court on Friday indicted former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee for alleged corruption during her husband's presidency. Kim is the wife of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who also was...
S. Korean military faces surge in officers seeking early retirement
The Korea Times
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August 31, 2025
A record 2,502 South Korean military officers applied last year for early honorable discharge, a program that allows service members to leave the service before reaching mandatory retirement, according to data submitted by the Ministry of National...
Banff International String Quartet Competition Announces 3 Finalists
The Violin Channel
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August 30, 2025
The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is currently hosting the 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC) in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The entire competition is being streamed LIVE on The Violin Channel. After an exciting week of...
South Korea's ex-first lady arrested in corruption probe: media
Global Times
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South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee, wife of impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol, arrives at a court to attend a hearing to review her arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul on...
South Korea Slaps SK Telecom with USD97M Data Breach Fine
MENAFN
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean regulators slapped a telecommunications giant with an unprecedented penalty Thursday following a massive data breach, media reported. The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) levied a crushing 134.79 billion won...
South Korea’s Mysterious Sea Opens Twice A Year Only For One Hour, Here’s Why
Times Now
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August 30, 2025
Jindo sea parting happens twice a year (credits-www.ima.gov.tt) South Korea is renowned for its blend of tradition and modernity, but one of the most fascinating natural occurrences, where the sea splits, is nothing less than a beautiful spectacle...
Monthlong date with Hong Kong's arts in Seoul
Korea Herald
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August 31, 2025
'Hong Kong Week 2025' arrives in Seoul with 14 programs across the arts This fall, some of Hong Kong’s leading performing arts companies will be in Seoul for “Hong Kong Week 2025 @Seoul,” a monthlong festival of dance, music and visual culture....