South Korean court hailed for recognising misogyny as anti-feminist hate crime motive
A South Korean court has recognised misogyny as a motive for a hate crime, a decision activists hailed as a breakthrough for women’s rights.
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Will South Korea give ‘lethal’ help to Kyiv if North Korean troops fight in Ukraine?
Some analysts, however, say Pyongyang’s priority is its domestic security, particularly what it views as growing threats from the “extended” nuclear deterrence provided by the United States to Seoul.
South Koreans question reports of Northern troops in Russia
Reports from South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) state North Korea has moved to deploy 12,000 troops to Russia to support its military operations against Ukraine.
South Korea calls for immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops allegedly in Russia
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea on Monday demanded the immediate pullout of North Korean troops allegedly deployed in Russia as it summoned the Russian ambassador to protest deepening military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow.
Asia-Pacific markets mixed as investors assess China loan prime rate cut
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North Korean minister says new US-led sanctions monitoring team is unlawful
SEOUL - North Korea's foreign minister said a new multi-lateral sanctions monitoring team led by the United States was "utterly unlawful and illegitimate", state media reported on Oct 20.