An investigation by the government of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is raising fresh questions about the death of a South Korean official in 2020, which the previous administration wrote off as a failed defection attempt. By ⁦Hyonhee Shin⁩ reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

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"I'm going to eat no chocolates other than Ghana until I die," one person tweeted. Another said: "What am I doing? On my way to a CVS to get a Ghana, of course." reuters.com/lifestyle/spor…

South Korea should build nuclear weapons to bolster its defences against North Korea, even at the risk of international repercussions, Seoul's mayor tells Hyonhee Shin, arguing that the country cannot be bound by the goal of denuclearisation. reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

Seoul will pursue a bid for the 2036 Summer Games without reviving efforts to co-host an Olympics with the North Korean capital of Pyongyang, Mayor Oh Se-hoon told Hyonhee Shin. reuters.com/lifestyle/spor…

While some may see this call for nuclear weapons in South Korea as a tactic to "get more say" in nuclear planning for now, this debate is not going to simply go away with increased consultation.

“I thought I would be a normal person when I got out of prison, but there I learned more about drugs instead of getting treatment.” ⁦ Our story on Korea’s growing drug problems with Minwoo Park⁩ reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

Exclusive: South Korea might extend its support for Ukraine beyond humanitarian and economic aid if it comes under a large-scale civilian attack, President Yoon Suk Yeol said, signaling a shift in his stance against arming Ukraine for the first time reut.rs/3A9RXIr

Unexpected moment at the state dinner when the president of South Korea sings “American Pie.”

Young Koreans are addicted to Tanaka, crave new Asahi beer as they drive shift in attitudes to Japan amid a thaw in relations after years of tension. w/ Minwoo Park Heekyong Yang Reuters reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

신라면! The Best Instant Noodles, According to Chefs, Cookbook Authors, and Ramen Fanatics nytimes.com/wirecutter/blo…

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"My favourite player is Mookie Betts, now I'm becoming a big fan for Ohtani." #SeoulSeries #ohtani #Dodgers #Padres reuters.com/sports/basebal…

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South Korea could rupture its U.S. alliance and shock financial markets if it started building nuclear weapons, Defence Minister Shin Won-sik told Reuters Hyonhee Shin, dismissing renewed domestic calls for the country's own arsenal to deter North Korea. reuters.com/world/south-ko…

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