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DPRK Rebukes U.S.-South Korea Military Exercise
MENAFN
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has strongly denounced the ongoing Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise, a joint operation between the United States and South Korea, calling it highly provocative. The DPRK accuses both...
South Korea Plans Joining Multinational Drills
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) For the first time, South Korea’s Marine Corps is set to participate in an annual multinational military training operation scheduled to occur in Indonesia, according to reports from a news agency on Tuesday. The joint exercise, known as...
South Korea, UK Agree on Accelerating Trade Deal Talks
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea and the United Kingdom reached a mutual understanding on Monday to hasten discussions for a renewed bilateral free trade pact. The goal of this effort is to further strengthen economic ties and boost investment opportunities...
South Korea Marines Set to Participate in Multinational Drill in Indonesia
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) For the first time, South Korea’s Marine Corps is set to participate in Super Garuda Shield, a large-scale, multinational military exercise hosted in Indonesia, according to South Korean media on Tuesday. Co-led by the United States and...
South Korea's Household Debt Soars to Record USD1.41T
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s household debt surged to an all-time high in the second quarter, driven by intensified mortgage activity and increased stock market investment funded by credit, according to data released Tuesday by the Bank of Korea (BOK)....
Saskatchewan to Strengthen Trade in China, Japan and South Korea
Government of Saskatchewan
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August 22, 2025
CANADA, August 23 - Released on August 22, 2025 Engagement with Asia vital to preserving multibillion-dollar trade relationship Premier Scott Moe will lead a mission in early September to China and Japan to strengthen ties with two of the...
South Korea, U.S. Launch Large-Scale Annual Military Drills
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States and South Korea commenced their large-scale annual joint military exercise Monday, aiming to bolster defense readiness against “threats” from North Korea, according to local reports. The Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS)...
Pharma 4.0 Market Size Envisions USD 72.58 Billion by 2034, says Healthcare Experts
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 5, 2025
Ottawa, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a study by Towards Healthcare, a sister company of Precedence Research, the global Pharma 4.0 market was valued at USD 12.76 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 72.58 billion by...
South Korea Set to Dispatch Envoys to China
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is dispatching a delegation of special envoys to China next week, signaling Seoul’s intent to maintain stable ties with Beijing even as it deepens coordination with long-standing allies Japan and the...
South Korea Plans Revival of North Korea Agreements
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has instructed government departments to begin preparing for a step-by-step enactment of prior arrangements made with North Korea, as highlighted by media sources. "I ask the relevant ministries to...
South Korea's Leader Public Support Slides to 68 Percent
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung saw his public support dip last week, with his approval rating falling by 3.3 percentage points to 68.0%, according to a new survey released Monday by local pollster Flower Research. At the same time,...
Jason Schenker’s Cold War Two Achieved International Bestseller Status in South Korea and the United States
EIN Presswire
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August 21, 2025
Schenker's Latest Bestseller in Korea is Cold War Two: Navigating a New Era of Uncertainty for the Economy, Finance, Energy, Technology, Trade, and Supply Chain AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The latest...
South Korea Witnesses Sharp Rise in Cyberattacks
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s defense forces intercepted over 9,200 cyber intrusion attempts in the first half of 2025, reflecting an almost 45% increase compared to the same timeframe last year, according to reports from local news outlets on Sunday....
Global Industrial Floor Mats Market to Reach US$ 2.9 Billion by 2035 at 5.0% CAGR | Transparency Market Research
EIN Presswire
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September 5, 2025
Industrial floor mats market to hit US$ 2.9 Bn by 2035, driven by safety rules, ergonomics, sustainability, and advanced material innovation. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global industrial floor mats...
South Korea Foils Over 9,200 Cyberattacks in 2025
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s military repelled over 9,200 cyberattacks in the first six months of 2025 — a staggering 44.7% surge from the same period last year, according to local reports citing data obtained by Rep. Yu Yong-weon of the main opposition...
PLAVE Becomes the First Virtual Idol Group to Join the Producer Lineup for Mnet’s BOYS II PLANET
EIN Presswire
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September 5, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PLAVE has been credited as producers on Korea’s popular competition program, BOYS II PLANET, aired on Mnet, marking the first time a virtual idol group has taken on a producer...
Busan, South Korea, Emerges as a Asia's Night Tourism Hub
EIN Presswire
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August 21, 2025
Busan's night tourism soars with its "Starry Night" initiative, attracting 60% more visitors by blending cultural heritage and modern attractions. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Busan is transforming into a...
North Korea Rules Out Diplomatic Talks with South Korea
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A top North Korean official has again ruled out the possibility of diplomatic talks with South Korea, lashing out at what she described as Seoul’s “appeasement offensive,” media reported on Wednesday. Kim Yo Jong, a senior figure in the...
Functional Food Ingredients Market Size to Hit USD 232.40 Billion by 2034, Fueled by Increased Health Awareness and Demand for Functional Foods
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 5, 2025
Ottawa, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global functional food ingredients market size stood at USD 119.25 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to increase from USD 127.48 billion in 2025 to around USD 232.40 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of...
North Korea Criticizes South Korea’s “Deceptive Appeasement”
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea has issued strong remarks against South Korea’s recent diplomatic efforts, labeling them a “deceptive appeasement offensive,” according to a report published by a news agency on Wednesday. The criticism highlights ongoing...