33 h. ago South Korean county invites Myanmar refugees to revive dwindling population

Yeongyang County hopes to revitalise its community by welcoming refugees, offering new opportunities and utilising empty properties.

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36 h. ago South Korean medical schools face expulsion amid ongoing strike over government quotas

The government proposed increasing the medical school admission quota to address a doctor shortage, but students argue poor working conditions are the real issue.

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36 h. ago South Korean medical schools face expulsion amid ongoing strike over quotas

The government proposed increasing the medical school admission quota to address a doctor shortage, but students argue poor working conditions are the real issue.

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3 d. ago South Korean court orders Yoon’s release, Ubisoft backlash in Japan: 7 Asia highlights

From an Indian summit devolving into food fight to Nepal’s China-built airport, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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7 d. ago Why Are More South Korean Tourists Choosing China for Their Holidays with Direct Flights to Beijing, Chengdu, and Xi’an?

Why Are More South Korean Tourists Choosing China for Their Holidays with Direct Flights to Beijing, Chengdu, and Xi’an?  Travel And Tour World

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7 d. ago South Korean court orders release of suspended president Yoon Suk

Yoon was arrested in January on insurrection charges over his botched attempt to impose martial law.

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1 week ago Philippine Navy modernises with 2 new warships, but experts warn of strategic trade

The South Korean-built guided missile frigates have anti-submarine and anti-aircraft capabilities.

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2 w. ago Japanese woman investigated for kissing BTS’ Jin without consent at Seoul event

South Korean police summoned the fan to appear for questioning over an allegation of sexual harassment.

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2 w. ago South Korean city Gyeongju has ambitions beyond Apec – a third Trump

The governor of the North Gyeongsang city says he hopes the summit will become a ‘catalyst for peace’.

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2 w. ago Chip war: South Korean think tank finds China ahead in key semiconductor technologies

The report is the latest indication of how China is catching up with global leaders in semiconductors despite US exports restrictions.

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3 w. ago North Korean POW captured in Ukraine seeks asylum in South, sparking potential ‘domino effect’

A North Korean soldier’s plea for asylum in South Korea could force Pyongyang to reconsider its involvement in the Ukraine war and complicate Seoul-Moscow ties.

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