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With Trump’s Asia trip, speculation mounts of a meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
SEOUL, South Korea – When US President Donald Trump last met with North Korea’s leader, Mr Kim Jong Un, it took only about 36 hours to arrange a hurried but made-for-TV encounter between the two men on the border between North and South Korea....
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entertainment Shu Qi to attend SGIFF in November to celebrate directorial debut film Girl
Taiwanese actress Shu Qi will be attending the upcoming Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) to celebrate her directorial debut film Girl. The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) announced at the Singapore Media Festival preview...
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Namwon: City of love, art and timeless stories
Home of Korea's beloved love story 'Chunhyangjeon' boasts 15th-century garden, acclaimed art museum NAMWON, North Jeolla Province — Known as the backdrop of Korea’s beloved folktale “The Story of Chunhyang,” Namwon is a city where romance,...
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Bunjang’s Sae Mi Lee on the Rise of Korean Collectibles and Redefining ‘Secondhand’
Korean culture’s global reach isn’t just a phenomenon on screens or stages—it’s changing how people buy, trade, and collect. That shift is driving the rise of Bunjang Global, the international platform launched in July 2023 by South Korea’s...
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Sports on TV: Friday, Oct. 24
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Highlands News-Sun - Florida
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AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN’S) FS2 — AFL: Port Adelaide at Adelaide FS2 — AFL: Hawthorn at Essendon FS2 — AFL: Richmond at Fremantle FS2 — Melbourne at Brisbane FS2 — NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series: Practice, Martinsville Speedway,...
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Three generations of Korean ballet on one stage
Seoul Metropolitan Ballet closes season with double bill 'Hans van Manen & Hue Young-soon' Three generations of Korean ballet dancers will share the stage this week — not as fellow dancers, but as choreographer, stager and performer. Together, Hue...
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Boy band NEXZ pushes K-pop's border with 3rd EP 'Beat-Boxer'
Published: 27 Oct. 2025, 08:00 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI Boy band NEXZ poses for photos during an interview in southern Seoul on Oct. 23, ahead of the release of its third EP, ″Beat-Boxer.″ [JYP ENTERTAINMENT] JYP...
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From Alien to The Zone of Interest: 50 of the best movies to stream right now – with no extra rental fees
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The Irish Times
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The streaming world is still a whirlpool of confusion. Tempting titles pop up on one service and then, with a week or two’s warning, migrate disloyally to one of its competitors. The information in our pick of 50 great movies is correct at time of...
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US, South Korea focusing on structure of US$350 billion deal, not swap
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The Business Times Singapore
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Seoul is prioritising the negotiation of a balanced composition for the investment package, likely involving a mix of direct investments, loans, and guarantees [SEOUL] South Korea and the US are focusing on the structure of a US$350 billion...
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Donald Trump Set to Meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at APEC Summit in South Korea; Discuss Russia-Ukraine War
Washington DC, October 23: United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) announced his upcoming diplomatic trip to Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan, highlighting a significant meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South...
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Where to Watch ‘Bugonia’: Is Emma Stone’s New Yorgos Lanthimos Movie Streaming?
“Bugonia,” one of this fall’s strangest and most anticipated releases, is finally here. The film is a reunion between actress Emma Stone and her go-to director, Yorgos Lanthimos, following their previous partnerships on 2018’s “The Favourite,”...
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World News | Trump Set to Meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea; Discuss Russia-Ukraine War
Washington DC [US], October 23 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) announced his upcoming diplomatic trip to Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan, highlighting a significant meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping...
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Sports News | French Open: India's Campaign Wraps Up in Second Round with Shuttler Unnati Hooda's Defeat
Brittany [France], October 24 (ANI): India's campaign at the French Open concluded in the second round, with Unnati Hooda and the doubles teams of Rohan Kapoor-Ruthvika Gadde and Kavipriya Selvam-Simran Singhi crashing out with bitter defeats. The...
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South Korean Photographer Cho Gi-Seok’s Meditation on Imperfection Opens at Fotografiska Shanghai
For Cho Gi-Seok, a South Korean fashion photographer known for his work with K-pop stars — including XG and Blackpink’s Jennie — the idea of imperfection is an ongoing theme behind his surrealist image-making. “I think people have paradoxes in...
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Bugonia Review: Emma Stone Has Found Her Perfect Director Collaborator, And I Hope They Keep Making Movies Together Forever
The rise of Emma Stone has been a remarkable thing to witness over the last 20 years. It’s not easy for an actress to stand out as a romantic interest in a boy-centric party comedy, but that’s exactly what she managed to do starring opposite Jonah...
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EXO to reunite after all members complete military service
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy band EXO will resume group activities at the end of the year after all its members completed their mandatory military service, its agency said Monday. SM Entertainment said the nine-member act will hold a...
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Stray Kids' Lee Know donates 200 mln won to mark birthday
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- Lee Know, a member of K-pop boy group Stray Kids, has donated 200 million won (US$139,460) to celebrate his birthday, his agency said Monday. The singer contributed 100 million won to both the Samsung Medical Center in...
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For South Korea, Japan demonstrates potential of casino resorts to lift economy
Well prior to its targeted opening in 2030, MGM Osaka is already serving as a model for South Korea of how IRs can boost tourism. South Korean business and tourism experts convened on Friday to discuss how the country’s casino industry may be...
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North Korea fires missiles as Trump prepares for South Korea visit
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Yahoo News
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SEOUL, Oct 22 (Reuters) – North Korea fired what appeared to be multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, a week before a key Asia-Pacific leaders’ meeting in South Korea. It was the first launch of...
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8,000 Years Of Art In Nigeria — A window into the soul of a people
Around the world, countries are rediscovering that heritage is not only a matter of pride — it is also a matter of power. France’s Louvre draws nearly 10 million visitors each year, generating billions in tourism and cultural industries. Egypt...
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