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South Korea: The Church Speaks Out Against Trivializing Abortion
FSSPX.NEWS
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The proposed revision of abortion legislation in South Korea raises fundamental questions about the value of human life. This is the conviction expressed by the bishops conference in a solemn declaration published on August 6, 2025, in response to...
South Korea indicts former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and ex-First Lady
The Sentinel - Assam News
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Seoul: South Korean prosecutors have indicted former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo for supporting ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol’s short-lived martial law declaration last year and former First Lady Kim Keon-hee on bribery and related counts, Al Jazeera...
South Korea Bans Mobile Phones in Classrooms
TechEconomy
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August 30, 2025
Advertisements South Korea’s parliament has passed a landmark bill banning the use of mobile phones and digital devices in school classrooms across the nation, set to take effect in March 2026, aligning with the start of the new academic year....
South Korean companies implemented multi-billion dollar gas chemical projects in Turkmenistan
News Central Asia
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August 30, 2025
On 29 August 2025, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung had a telephone conversation, TDH reports. President Lee Jae Myung stressed the great importance attached in the Republic of...
South Korean prosecutors indict Yoon's wife, former PM
The Manila Times
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August 29, 2025
(UPDATE) SEOUL — The wife of South Korea’s jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol and his former prime minister were indicted on Friday as part of investigations into his administration and his attempt to overcome opposition by declaring martial law....
South Korea Vs Malaysia Live Streaming, Hockey Asia Cup 2025: When And Where To Watch
Outlook India
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August 30, 2025
Malaysia, meanwhile, overcame Bangladesh 4-1 in their opener, overturning an early deficit through goals from Ashran Hamsani, Akhimullah Anuar, Muhajir Abdul Rauf, and Syed Cholan. Building on those performances, this early Pool B clash is shaping...
South Korean president holds first summit with Trump
World Socialist Web Site
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August 30, 2025
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung held a summit with US President Donald Trump in Washington on August 25. During the first in-person meeting between the two since Lee took office in June, the South Korean leader pledged to back Trump’s war...
Turkmenistan And South Korea Presidents Discuss Cooperation And Upcoming Regional Forum
MENAFN
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, August 30. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a telephone conversation with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, marking their first discussion since Lee assumed office in...
How To Watch South Korea vs Malaysia, Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Live Streaming Online? Get TV Telecast Details of KOR vs MAL Hockey Match With Time in IST
Latestly
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August 30, 2025
In the ongoing Men's Asia Cup 2025 Hockey tournament South Korea and Malaysia are locking horns in a Pool B fixture on Saturday, August 30. The South Korea vs Malaysia group B contest will be hosted at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium. The Men's Asia Cup...
Presidents of Turkmenistan and South Korea Hold First Telephone Conversation
News Central Asia
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August 29, 2025
On Friday, 29 August 2025, the first telephone conversation took place between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung, marking their first direct contact since President Lee assumed...
Saudi Arabia and South Korea Strengthen Cultural Heritage Cooperation
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture and the Korea Heritage Service signed an Executive Program of Cooperation on Thursday at the National Palace Museum in Seoul. The agreement aims to boost collaboration between the two countries in...
South Korean prosecutors indict former premier, first lady on separate charges
Yeni Safak
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August 29, 2025
South Korean special prosecutors indicted former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on charges of supporting ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law attempt and separately indicted former first lady Kim Keon Hee on corruption charges, Yonhap News...
South Korean EV sales surge 42% as Hyundai expands lineup
Nikkei Asia
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Electric vehicles Seoul offers subsidies, foreign automakers jump in as market recovers Hyundai Motor is winning customers with an expanded lineup of EVs, such as those in the Ioniq series. (Hyundai Motor) NAMI MATSUURA August 30, 2025 13:05 JST...
South Korea indicts ex-first lady and former prime minister in martial law probe
Ras Online
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South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee and former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo were indicted Friday in special investigations linked to the downfall of ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted earlier this year over his imposition of...
South Korea's former first lady indicted for bribery
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 29, 2025
Kim Keon Hee, the wife of South Korea's ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol, has been indicted for bribery and other charges, a special prosecution team said on Friday, amid a widening probe into the country's martial law crisis and scandals...
North Korea appears to be uninterested in diplomacy despite overtures: South Korean adviser
Yeni Safak
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August 29, 2025
North Korea appears to have no interest in engaging in diplomacy with South Korea or the United States, despite recent expressions by Presidents Lee Jae Myung and Donald Trump of a willingness to resume talks with Pyongyang, South Korean National...
North Korean economy in 2024 posts largest growth in 8 years: South Korea
Yeni Safak
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August 29, 2025
North Korean economy saw its largest expansion in eight years in 2024, led by increased exports and advancements in the construction and manufacturing industries, South Korea's central bank announced on Friday. The North Korean gross domestic...
South Korean director Park Chan-wook returns to Venice after 20 years with black comedy thriller ‘No Other Choice’
Malay Mail
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August 30, 2025
VENICE, Aug 30 — It took 20 years for South Korean director Park Chan-wook to return to the Venice Film Festival—and the same length of time for the veteran cineaste to make his latest film. The director of “Old Boy”—which thrust him into the...
World : South Korea Approves Discussions With North Korea On DMZ Peace Marathon
Bernama
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August 30, 2025
SEOUL, Aug 30 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- The unification ministry has approved the Paju city government's plan to contact North Korean officials to discuss the municipality's plan to host an international marathon event at the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ)...
South Korea and U.S. agree to discuss nuclear reprocessing, minister says
Japan Times
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August 30, 2025
SEOUL/WASHINGTON – South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has said that the U.S. and South Korea have agreed to discuss nuclear fuel reprocessing following a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung this...