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Kyrgyzstan, South Korea Forge Path Toward Enhanced Bilateral Investment And Co-Op
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, October 17. Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Sydykov met with Bang Kyung-man, President of South Korea's KT&G, and discussed expanding the company's investments in Kyrgyzstan,...
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Rat sightings in Seoul on the rise
Published: 21 Oct. 2025, 05:00 Trash swept in by heavy rain gets caught at a designated fishing zone on the Han River in Mapo District, western Seoul on Aug. 15. [YONHAP] Rat sightings are on the rise across Seoul as warmer winters, mismanaged...
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China welcomes arrival of South Korea's new ambassador: FM; Roh may help stabilize bilateral ties amid complex global situations, expert says
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Global Times
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Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian China welcomes the arrival of South Korea's newly appointed Ambassador to the country, Roh Jae-heon, and looks forward to his positive contribution to promoting the healthy and stable...
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Ambassador: Dhaka-Seoul CEPA talks to boost trade, investment
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Dhaka Tribune
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Bangladesh and South Korea are negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that will strengthen bilateral trade and investment, South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Park Young-sik has said. Speaking at a seminar titled...
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Ukraine and South Korea deepen cooperation on medical rehabilitation and humanitarian support for war victims
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The Odessa Journal
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Minister of Health Viktor Liashko held a meeting with representatives of the South Korean international charitable organization Good Friends International (GFI) to strengthen cooperation in healthcare, particularly in rehabilitation and...
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Airport fire may delay RMG, pharma production by at least two months
Manufacturers estimate losses could far exceed the value of destroyed raw materials Local manufacturers are scrambling for raw materials after a massive fire destroyed imported production inputs at the cargo complex of Dhaka airport on Saturday....
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The horrifying health issue affecting young female K-pop stars in South Korea's brutal music industry
South Korea is infamous for being brutally strict when it comes to training K-pop idols. K-pop brings in billions of dollars for South Korea's economy each year, so it's no surprise that nothing less than complete perfection is expected from the...
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Japan and S. Korea have emerged as peace mediators in the Arab region
The persistent recurrence of violence in Gaza and the wider Arab region has exposed the limits of traditional, Western-dominated peace frameworks that have long attempted to manage the region’s crises. Despite repeated ceasefires and...
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Business News | Samsung Foundry Rebounds with Big Orders from Tesla, Apple, Nintendo
Seoul [South Korea], October 24 (ANI): In addition to a previous contract manufacturing deal with Tesla to produce the next-generation AI6 chip, Samsung Electronics' foundry business has won orders for the electric vehicle maker's AI5 chip, set...
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Wall Street climbs to cusp of records as oil prices jump
NEW YORK (AP) -- U.S. stocks rose to the cusp of their records on Thursday, as oil prices jumped after President Donald Trump announced "massive" new sanctions on Russia's crude industry. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6 percent and crept back within 0.2...
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The extraordinary influence of the lymphatic system on our health
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New Scientist
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I placed the cold, jade rolling pin under my cheekbone and gently glided it to the edge of my face. To be honest, I felt a bit like a piece of pastry. But my grandma assured me that I was engaging in a serious traditional Chinese practice that...
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South Korean embassy launches fundraising for Gen...
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República
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KATHMANDU, Oct 14: The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kathmandu held a solemn memorial on October 11, 2025, honouring those affected by the Gen Z movement of September 8–9. Leading the Korean community in Nepal, the embassy expressed deep...
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Package containing 20kg of ketamine wash ashore on popular South Korean resort island
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Foreign Direct Investment in Defence: Lessons from the Automobile Industry
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Observer Research Foundation
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Introduction Mobility provides advantages to combat forces. The Carthaginian general Hannibal’s legendary crossing of the Alps in 218 BCE is one of history’s most audacious demonstrations of strategic mobility, bypassing Roman forces and taking...
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Military Suicide Lifts Lid on Widespread Gambling Epidemic in South Korean Army
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South Korea’s PPP slammed for targeting Chinese nationals via ‘xenophobic’ bill
South Korea’s conservative opposition party is facing mounting backlash over a proposed bill that aims to tighten restrictions on Chinese nationals, with critics accusing it of stoking xenophobia to galvanise support ahead of next year’s local...
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Malaysia, ASEAN Push To Grow Pipeline Of Investable Projects In Key Sectors
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will work closely with ASEAN partners to expand the pipeline of investable projects in key sectors such as biofuels, carbon capture and storage, smart manufacturing, renewable...
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Bio Farma committed to develop vaccine independence, health resilience
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Bio Farma emphasized its commitment to continuously strengthening vaccine independence and global health resilience by creating a more innovative, sustainable, and equitable global vaccine ecosystem. President Director of Bio...
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Beyond Hydration: Why Mineral and Thermal Waters Are Shaping the Future of Wellness
Saturnia thermal pool, Tuscany Italy. The thermal sulphurous wat We all know water as the source of life, however, some waters offer far more than hydration. Deep beneath the surface of the earth, a quiet transformation happens water seeps through...
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El Salvador and South Korea Boost Economic Cooperation at Business Forum
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) held the Korea–El Salvador Business Forum, an event designed to strengthen economic cooperation and promote bilateral trade opportunities. Led by...
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