a second ago [Eye Interview] Charting remarkable year, Anton Hur's journey in literature continues

Acclaimed Korean-to-English translator and newly minted novelist, Anton Hur is navigating his busiest year yet. Based in Seoul, Hur was born in Stockholm and raised in Hong Kong, Ethiopia and Thailand, "but mostly in Korea." So far this year, he has published six translated works, made his debut as a fiction writer, and embarked on a whirlwind international book tour -- with more to come in the remaining months. “I've been traveling a lot this year,” Hur said in an int

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80 minutes ago South Korea warns it may supply arms to Ukraine amid reports of North Korean troops in Russia

South Korea warns it may supply arms to Ukraine amid reports of North Korean troops in Russia  The Indian Express

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2 hours ago How South Korean Christians helped build North Korea’s only Orthodox cathedral

How South Korean Christians helped build North Korea’s only Orthodox cathedral  NK News

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2 hours ago South Korea calls for immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops allegedly in Russia

South Korea calls for immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops allegedly in Russia  San Mateo Daily Journal

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6 hours ago NK leader's sister accuses S. Korea, Ukraine of provocation, likens them to 'bad dogs bred by the US'

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un slammed South Korea and Ukraine on Tuesday for what she claimed was a military provocation against Pyongyang, likening the two countries to "bad dogs bred by the US." The statement by Kim Yo-jong, vice department director of the central committee of the ruling Workers' Party, came days after South Korea's spy agency said the North was sending troops to fight alongside Russia in the war in Ukraine. "A military provoca

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7 hours ago With North Korea Aiding Russia in Ukraine War, South Korea Threatens To Arm Kyiv

With North Korea Aiding Russia in Ukraine War, South Korea Threatens To Arm Kyiv  The New York Sun

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7 hours ago [ASEAN Plus Korea] 'Restrictive immigration may dampen Southeast Asian interest in Korea'

South Korea's attempts to make its immigration rules more restrictive to reduce the number of unregistered immigrants here could easily backfire, a veteran diplomat said, adding that the current popularity of the Korean Wave is far from everlasting. Kim Jae-shin, secretary-general of the ASEAN-Korea Center, noted much interest among people in Southeast Asia in learning about South Korea and its culture. However, he cautioned that making immigration procedures for citizens of the 10 countrie

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8 hours ago NATO awaiting from Seoul confirmation of N. Korean troops being engaged in Russian war

NATO awaiting from Seoul confirmation of N. Korean troops being engaged in Russian war - Rutte  Ukrinform

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8 hours ago [Herald Interview] Rising stars of Korean classical music unite in recital

On Wednesday evening, rising Korean cellist Han Jae-min, who is Lotte Concert Hall's in-house artist this year, will take the stage with promising Korean pianist Park Jae-hong, and renowned Hungarian violinist Kristof Barati. The three will perform at the Han Jae-min Trio Recital at Lotte Concert Hall, featuring Rachmaninoff’s Piano Trio No. 1 “Elegy,” along with Dvorak’s Piano Trio No. 4 “Dumky,” and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio in A minor “In Me

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