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Is Europe Underestimating The Role Of North Korean Troops In Ukraine?

While North Korea’s contribution to the Russian war effort is already known, the prospect of an Asian state sending soldiers to fight in a European country is unprecedented.

2024-10-25 16:55

South Korean Women Have Another Digital Sex Crime to Worry About: Deepfake Porn

Weak protections in cases of sexual violence, whether physical or digital, and deeply entrenched misogyny in society create a toxic environment for Korean women.

2024-10-25 15:34

The Brief – Putin’s North Korea experiment

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un has realised that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could bring him benefits.

2024-10-25 14:49

Multi-million dollar smart hospital emergency system projects in South Korea and more briefs

Also, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services has partnered with Samsung Medison for medical imaging and AI.

2024-10-25 14:38

That Banana-Duct-Taped-To-The-Wall Artwork Seems To Have Been A Very Good Investment

One of three “editions” of the piece, titled Comedian, by prankster conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan (he of the gold toilet titled America) sold five years ago for $120,000. The Sotheby’s estimate for the work’s upcoming resale is about ten times that. – C…

2024-10-25 14:31

Seoul Slams Russian Treaty With N. Korea, Zelensky Urges 'Tangible Pressure'

South Korea urged Russia to stop its "illegal cooperation" with Pyongyang and voiced "grave concern" on Friday as Moscow moved to ratify its defence treaty with North Korea.

2024-10-25 14:18

U2’s New Single Shoots Straight Into The Top 10

U2's new single "Happiness," from their forthcoming album How to Re-Assemble an Atomic Bomb, debuts inside the top 10 on the U.K.'s iTunes chart upon its release.

2024-10-25 12:48

China Urges De-Escalation in Ukraine Amid Reports of North Korean Troops

China has reacted to North Korea's troop transfer to Russia, expressing to Newsweek its hope that all parties can strive for peace.

2024-10-25 12:10

Putin cagily acknowledges North Korean troop presence; Seoul paralyzed until U.S. election

SEOUL, South Korea – With Russian President Vladimir Putin de facto confirming multiple signals of a North Korean troop presence in Russia and indications rising of their deployment to the war-torn Kursk oblast, Seoul is caught in a bind. Russia’s State Duma …

2024-10-25 12:05

North Korea's military is one of world's largest: How powerful is it?

North Korea is accused of sending troops to Russia for potential combat in the Ukraine war. The Korean People's Army has 1.3 million active personnel. It is one of the world's largest militaries with advanced nuclear capabilities and aging conventional milita…

2024-10-25 11:13