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South Korea Rains: 4 Dead, 2 Missing, Thousands Sheltered
StratNews Global
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July 18, 2025
Home Asia South Korea Rains: 4 Dead, 2 Missing, Thousands Sheltered Rainfall of more than 400 millimetres (16 inches) hit some southern regions, including the city of Gwangju, in the 24 hours to early Friday, the ministry said. For the third...
US, Japan, South Korea hold trilateral meeting in Tokyo
Yeni Safak
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(Photo Credit: X, @MofaJapan_en) Officials from the US, Japan, and South Korea on Friday met in Tokyo, reaffirming their trilateral cooperation initiated since the presidency of the US' Joe Biden. Attending the meeting were Japan's Vice Foreign...
South Korea: Farmers Threaten Collective Action Against Possible Opening Of Agro Market To US
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, July 18 (IANS) Local farmers' groups on Friday intensified calls to protect South Korea's agricultural and livestock industries in ongoing tariff negotiations with the United States, threatening to take collective action if...
South Korean President Lee's Special Envoy Highlights Efforts To Boost Ties With France
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, July 18 (IANS) A presidential delegation visited France this week to meet with top French officials and lawmakers on behalf of the South Korean President, Lee Jae Myung and highlighted efforts to further enhance relations...
South Korea now officially first Asian associate of Horizon Europe
Silicon Republic
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July 18, 2025
Korean researchers and organisations can now participate in the €52bn Pillar II Horizon Europe programme as the country becomes an official associate. Negotiations were completed back in September 2024, but yesterday (17 July) saw South Korea...
South Korea launches full-scale response to severe flooding
TASS
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July 18, 2025
SEOUL, July 18. /TASS/. The government of South Korea is deploying all available resources to prevent damage from heavy downpours that have been affecting the country in recent days, President Lee Jae Myung said during a visit to the central...
At least four dead, 5000 displaced as torrential rains lash South Korea
The Express Tribune
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July 18, 2025
Listen to article More than 5,000 people in South Korea have been forced into shelters as heavy rain pounded parts of the country for a third day, with the deluge killing at least four people and destroying property and infrastructure, the safety...
South Korean Bill Takes Aim At Businesses And Human Rights
Forbes
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A bill under consideration by the Korean National Assembly could have ramification on businesses and ... More their human rights obligations around the world.Getty South Korea is considering legislation that would impose legally binding human...
asia Torrential rain pounds South Korea for third day as thousands take shelter
Asiaone
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July 18, 2025
SEOUL — More than 5,000 people in South Korea have been forced into shelters as heavy rain pounded parts of the country for a third day, with the deluge killing at least four people and destroying property and infrastructure, the safety ministry...
Save hundreds on a South Korea holiday, plus more travel deals
Nine
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July 18, 2025
South Korea is fast becoming a hot destination for Aussie travellers seeking a fun, fulfilling holiday without having to fly too far. It's got delicious food, a staggering amount of history, a fascinating modern culture, great nature experiences,...
Torrential rain pounds South Korea for 3rd day, thousands take shelter
Nikkei Asia
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SEOUL (Reuters) -- More than 5,000 people in South Korea have been forced into shelters as heavy rain pounded parts of the country for a third day, with the deluge killing at least four people and destroying property and infrastructure, the safety...
Wildlife Smuggling Foiled at Pune Airport: Rare Pythons, Parrots, Rabbits Seized...
Pune Mirror
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July 18, 2025
The Airport Intelligence Unit of Pune Customs has busted an exotic wildlife smuggling racket. They seized 20 rare animals, including Green Tree pythons, Double-Eyed-Fig parrots, and Sumatran Streaked rabbits, and arrested two passengers who...
4 dead as torrential rain pounds South Korea for 3rd day
BDNews24
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More than 5,000 people in South Korea have been forced into shelters as heavy rain pounded parts of the country for a third day, with the deluge killing at least four people and destroying property and infrastructure, the safety ministry said on...
South Korean court clears Samsung chairman in merger fraud case
The Independent
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July 17, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
South Korea floods claim 3 lives as region sees worst rain in 120 years
The Sun Daily
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July 17, 2025
SEOAN CITY: At least three people have died and over 1,000 evacuated after South Korea was battered by its heaviest hourly rainfall in 120 years. The western Seosan area recorded 114.9 mm (4.5 inches) of rain per hour, a level described as...
South Korea battered by record rainfall; 2 dead and more than 1,000 evacuated
The Straits Times
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July 17, 2025
SeoUL – Two people died and more than 1,000 have been evacuated in South Korea after the country was lashed by torrential rains on July 17, the safety ministry said. As at 11am local time (10am Singapore time), some parts of the South Chungcheong...
South Korean region hit by most rainfall in 120 years
ARY News
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July 17, 2025
SEOUL: Parts of South Korea were battered by torrential rains Thursday, with one region pummeled by the most rainfall per hour since full records began in 1904, the country’s weather agency said. South Korea typically experiences monsoon rains in...
South Korea's Special Envoy Meets EU Leaders, Highlights Commitment To Stronger Ties
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, July 17 (IANS) South Korea's presidential delegation to the European Union met with key EU leaders in Brussels this week and conveyed the Lee Jae Myung government's commitment to bolstering ties with the EU to address shared...
World News | Trump's Tariff Pressure Pushes Asia Toward American LNG, but at Cost of Climate Goals
Latestly
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July 18, 2025
Hanoi (Vietnam), Jul 18 (AP) Asian countries are offering to buy more US liquefied natural gas in negotiations with the Trump administration as a way to alleviate tensions over US trade deficits and forestall higher tariffs. Analysts warn that...
The big emitters: which countries are holding back climate action and why?
The Guardian
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July 18, 2025
This year will be the 30th UN climate summit – known as the conference of the parties (Cop) – and it is being held in Brazil. Every climate summit is crucial but Cop30 is taking place during extremely challenging times. The US has pulled out of...