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Culture
Kyrgyzstan: National Nomad Games to be held every two years
Bishkek: The National Nomad Games will be held every two years, Minister of Culture, Information and Tourism Azamat Jamankulov told a media conference. The decision to hold the game biennially was attributed to the need for oblasts (provinces) to be well prepared for them, Kabar news agency reported. The latest…
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South Asia
Dr Mahathir to stress multilateralism, joint action against common challenges in UN address
New York: Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad will deliver Malaysia’s national statement at the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday. He is expected to highlight current developments in the world and stress on the importance of multilateralism as well as the need for countries to…
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IT-Science
Hyundai, Aptiv to form $4 billion JV for self-driving platform
Seoul: Hyundai Motor Group said Monday it will set up a $4 billion joint venture (JV) with Ireland-based autonomous vehicle startup Aptiv next year to develop a self-driving platform. Faced with the spread of protectionism and tougher competition with rivals, the South Korean carmaker has been aggressive in investing in…
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Business
South Korea remains Japan’s third largest trade partner despite export curbs
Seoul: South Korea remained Japan’s third-largest trading partner in July, despite Tokyo’s restrictions on exports to Seoul, data showed Monday. According to the data by the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), Japan exported some 4.8 trillion won (US$4 billion) worth of goods to South Korea in July, accounting for 6.6…
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Politics
Moon in New York for summit with Trump, U.N. session
New York: President Moon Jae-in arrived in New York on Sunday to attend the U.N. General Assembly and hold a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of an expected resumption of nuclear talks between Washington and Pyongyang. Moon plans to use the talks with Trump, set for Monday (local…
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Culture
First Bahrain – Korea Photography Exhibition “Beauty of Korea” in Manama
Manama: The embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bahrain, in cooperation with the Bahrain Photo Club, is organizing a photography exhibition. The “Beauty of Korea” exhibition, held under the patronage of Shaikh Rashed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Honorary President of the Bahrain Arts Society, is considered the first of its…
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Politics
‘Battle of Jangsari’ recalls forgotten battle of Korean War
Seoul: The Battle of Incheon, code-named Operation Chromite, of Sept. 15-19, 1950, was a historic amphibious landing mission during the 1950-53 Korea War. It turned the tide of the war in favor of the United Nations troops by successfully cutting the North’s supply and communication lines. A day before the…
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Society
Film on ’80s serial murder regains attention with identification of key suspect
Seoul: A serial rape and murder case that gripped South Korea in the 1980s was so mysterious and ghastly that it has inspired a host of TV shows and movies, including, most notably, a feature film by Cannes-winning director Bong Joon-ho. “Memories of Murder,” released in 2003, was then-novice director…
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East Asia
Typhoon Tapah lashes South Korea with strong winds, heavy rains
Seoul: Typhoon Tapah lashed southern parts of South Korea on Sunday, with strong winds and heavy rains blamed for the death of at least one person and two injuries, as well as the cancellation of hundreds of flights. The powerful typhoon, packing wind gusts of 126 kph with an atmospheric…
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Cat lovers build sanctuary for strays
By Nur Syuhadah Yusof Kangar: Some people who call themselves cat lovers are willing to adopt cats that they find beautiful or adorable. They do not mind spending a small fortune to ensure their pet felines receive the best treatment and remain beautiful. But for Mohammed Taufiq Md Zain,…
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