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JTF-CS and the ROK MND blast through barriers, enhance CBRN response preparedness for USA and South Korea
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES 09.17.2025 The ties that bind ally nations together must often transcend geographical and demographical obstacles such as distance, culture, ethnicity and language; especially when the nations...
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Tipperary man set to captain Ireland at darts World Cup in South Korea this month
There are just days to go before the start of the WDF World Cup in South Korea, where Republic of Ireland men’s captain and Nenagh-native Stephen Rosney is gearing up to take on the top international competitors. Rosney, who is originally from...
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MLS strikes South Korea broadcast deals after LAFC's Son Heung-min signing
LOS ANGELES :Major League Soccer has signed multiyear broadcast partnerships with South Korean streaming platform Coupang Play and sports network SPOTV to air Los Angeles FC matches across South Korea, the league said on Thursday. The agreements...
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Find your next read at this foreigner-friendly subterranean retreat in Seoul
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Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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Customers have time and space to read at Kyobo Book Centre’s store in Gwanghwamun, where expats and tourists shop for literature, journals and tech supplies. (Trevares Johnson/Stars and Stripes) Beneath the streets of the Gwanghwamun section of...
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Soccer-MLS strikes South Korea broadcast deals after LAFC’s Son Heung-min signing
By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Major League Soccer has signed multiyear broadcast partnerships with South Korean streaming platform Coupang Play and sports network SPOTV to air Los Angeles FC matches across South Korea, the league said on...
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MCU Design Enablement: T2M-IP Expands Footprint via Key IP Licensing in South Korea
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Sept. 15, 2025 – T2M-IP, a global leader in high-performance semiconductor IP cores, today announced the successful licensing of its advanced Analog & Mixed-Signal IP cores portfolio to a Tier-1 semiconductor company in Korea. This strategic...
Owner: Gabriele Saucier & Philippe Coeurdevey
South Korea's first coast-to-coast hiking trail is set to fully open in 2026
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With its rich cultural history and spectacular landscapes, there are a heap of reasons to visit South Korea – and the country’s hiking offering is one of them. From gentle day hikes to challenging multi-day treks, South Korea’s hiking options are...
Owner: Peter Dubens
South Korea seeks arrest of Unification Church leader in corruption scandal tied to ousted president’s wife
SEOUL, Sept 18 — South Korean prosecutors today requested an arrest warrant for the leader of the Unification Church, Han Hak-ja, on allegations of bribery linked to the country’s former first lady and incitement to destroy evidence. The move came...
Owner: Dato' Siew Ka Wei
Coupang Play retains exclusive F1 rights in South Korea
Coupang Play, the streaming service run by South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang, has renewed its exclusive rights in the country to motor racing’s premier Formula 1 (F1) in a multi-year deal. The renewal builds on Coupang Play’s original deal...
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30 years of BIFF: Why Korea’s premier film festival started in Busan, not Seoul
Cinema lovers stand in line for a booth at the Busan Cinema Center in the southern Korean city’s Haeundae District on Sept. 17, 2025, ahead of the kick-off of the Busan International Film Festival. (Yonhap) The arrival of the Busan International...
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Wimbledon champion Swiatek cruises into quarterfinals at Seoul WTA tournament
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- The reigning Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek breezed into the quarterfinals at the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tournament in Seoul on Thursday. The world No. 2 from Poland defeated Sorana Cirstea of...
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Tariff pressure tests Seoul-Washington trust
Published: 19 Sep. 2025, 00:00 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI The Sept. 18 edition of TIME magazine featuring President Lee Jae Myung’s interview marking his 100th day in office, released by the presidential office in Yongsan...
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The History of U.S. and ROK NCOs in South Korea: Honoring the legacy of Col. Joseph Rodríguez
The Noncommissioned Officer Corps of the United States Army—often called the "Backbone of the Army"—anchors the service’s leadership, discipline, and technical expertise. From corporal through sergeant major, NCOs lead Soldiers at the decisive...
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We’ve Found the Secret to Long-Lasting Love in Seoul and It’s Located High Up in the Sky
At Namsan Tower, Seoul’s quintessential micro-date is delightfully simple: buy a tiny padlock, write your initials, and click, lock it onto a “love tree” while the city sparkles below. This small ritual has become a landmark, with thousands of...
Owner: Roos Veitch
South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy in talks to buy US shipyard
By Heejin Kim ULSAN, South Korea (Reuters) -South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is in talks with multiple companies about buying a U.S. shipyard, a senior company executive said, seeking to tap into President Donald Trump’s push to revive...
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PlantArcBio Secures U.S. and South Korea Patents for DIPPER™ Platform, Advancing Gene-Editing Optimization in Crops
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WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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DIPPER™ platform accelerates development of drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resilient crops worldwide TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PlantArcBio (TASE: PLNT) is pleased to announce that it has been granted patents in the United...
Owner: Richard Dean
BDACS, Woori Bank Launch South Korea’s First Won-Backed Stablecoin on Avalanche
In brief Digital asset custodian BDACS has launched KRW1, South Korea's first fully regulated won-backed stablecoin, through a partnership with Woori Bank. Each token maintains full collateralization with Korean won held in Woori Bank escrow,...
Owner: Josh Quittner
South Korea prosecutors seek arrest of Unification Church leader
Seoul – South Korean prosecutors on Sept 18 requested an arrest warrant for the leader of the Unification Church, Han Hak-ja, on allegations of bribery linked to the country’s former first lady and incitement to destroy evidence. The move came a...
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South Korea: Special Counsel Questions Ex-Presidential Chief Of Staff In Martial Law Probe
(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, Sep 18 (IANS) A special counsel team in South Korea questioned former presidential chief of staff Chung Jin-suk on Thursday over his alleged involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial...
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South Korea Prosecutors Seek Arrest Of Unification Church Leader
South Korean prosecutors on Thursday requested an arrest warrant for the leader of the Unification Church, Han Hak-ja, on allegations of bribery linked to the country’s former first lady and incitement to destroy evidence. The move came a day...
Owner: John & Sola Momoh