New Zealand Diplomat Is Victim of Armed Robbery, Paris Authorities Say
A diplomat from New Zealand’s Embassy in France was the victim of an armed robbery in Paris on Thursday, the city’s prosecutor’s office said the following day.
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A diplomat from New Zealand’s Embassy in France was the victim of an armed robbery in Paris on Thursday, the city’s prosecutor’s office said the following day.
Ever since the Korean War was halted in an uneasy truce in 1953, South Koreans have lived under an American promise to defend their country, if necessary, with nuclear weapons. President Biden emphatically reiterated that commitment last year, vowing that any nuclear attack by North Korea would lead to the destruction of its government.
The transformation of relations between South Korea and Japan during the past two-plus years is one of the signal accomplishments of the Yoon Suk Yeol administration. However, there remain doubts over the durability of this achievement.
The event promises all the trappings of a modern, tech-savvy city, including luxury SUVs ferrying VVIP guests to newly constructed presidential palaces, all paid for with 87 billion rupiah (US$5.4 million) in taxpayer funds. Around 1,300 guests are expected to attend – down from the 8,000 that were initially planned – hosted in presidential suites at the newly-built Swissotel for 20 million rupiah (US$1,200) per night.
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