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Apr 14 2024
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Korea Box Office: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Opens on Top, Deposes ‘Exhuma’
“Kung Fu Panda 4” took top spot at the South Korean box office becoming the film that finally pushed aside local champion “Exhuma,” which had dominated for seven consecutive weeks. But it was an understated victory, rather than a triumphant one, and the exhibition industry’s $5.6 million nationwide haul was among the lowest scoring weekends this year. “Kung Fu Panda 4” earned $2.81 million
VarietyJan 21 2023
Analysis
Will South Korea Go Nuclear?
South Korea has begun to publicly discuss what was once unthinkable: pursuing its own nuclear weapons program. Such a move is unlikely to deter North Korea—but it could alienate Seoul’s most important ally.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has spent President Joe Biden’s time in office pledging to “beef up” his nuclear arsenal while testing a record number of missiles. Between Biden’s
The DispatchApr 12 2024
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Senior Officials Stress 'New Chapter' Of China-N. Korea Ties
China's top legislator and a senior North Korean official emphasised opening a "new chapter" of Beijing-Pyongyang relations, the North's state media said Saturday, as they met for one of the most high-level talks between the allies in years. Beijing's third highest-ranking official Zhao Leji -- a member of the powerful Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party's Politburo -- is on a
Barron'sApr 06 2024
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Korea’s parliamentary elections: Mid-term judgment on Yoon Suk-yeol
SEOUL, South Korea — Wednesday’s National Assembly elections in Korea are not just a fight for control of the house, but also a referendum on conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol. Adding spice, a vicious political fight is being reignited as a former foe returns to the arena to throw down with Mr. Yoon. This new third force, combined with the president’s dire approval ratings, may spell grim
Washington TimesApr 19 2024
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Kasof pitches West Windsor-Plainsboro South past South Brunswick - Baseball recap
Winning pitcher Jonah Kasof tossed six strong innings, allowing just three hits with five strikeouts and zero walks as West Windsor-Plainsboro South blanked South Brunswick 4-0 in Princeton Junction. Bennett Siegel fanned two in one inning of relief to finish off the shutout. Devin Singh and Jake Tanapat-Hastings each went 2-for-3 with a double to help West Windsor-Plainsboro South improve to
nj.comFeb 06 2024
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Smiling Jurgen Klinsmann questioned about his reaction to South Korea's Asian Cup elimination
South Korea’s head coach Jurgen Klinsmann looks on before the semi-final soccer match between Jordan and South Korea at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) Jurgen Klinsmann ‘s broad smile is part of his charm. But on Tuesday in Qatar, the South Korea coach was left to explain why he was grinning after his team suffered a painful
San Diego Union-TribuneApr 01 2024
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North Korea Missile Test Hints at Greater Menace to U.S. Bases
North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile off its east coast on Tuesday, an indication that the country was continuing to develop missiles capable of targeting American military bases in the Western Pacific. The missile, launched from near Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, did not fly over Japan, as have some of the IRBMs that North Korea has launched in the past.
New York Times (News)Apr 16 2024
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Bank of Korea chief says won volatility is a little 'excessive' and will intervene if needed
The Bank of Korea will intervene to control currency volatility if needed, the central bank's chief told CNBC, describing the recent market fluctuations as a little "excessive." Central bank governor Rhee Chang-yong said external factors are fueling the Korean won 's movement. "I think the recent movement is a little bit excessive judging from what we could be justified by market fundamentals
CNBCJul 18 2023
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North Korea detains US citizen who entered country from South Korea
North Korea has reportedly detained an American citizen who crossed over the heavily guarded border separating the country from South Korea. The U.N. Command tweeted the citizen was touring the border village of Panmunjom and entered North Korea unauthorized. The American has not been identified, and it is unclear why the person crossed the border into the reclusive country. EXPERTS TORN OVER
Washington Examiner