South Korea

South Korea: Fire in Seoul’s Gangnam shantytown displaces 107 people

The fire agency deployed 232 personnel and 70 vehicles to fight the blaze, which began at about 3.50 pm

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Firefighters at work in the shanty village of Guryong on Tuesday. PIC/AFP

Korea tensions rise as North Korean artillery barrels point south near DMZ

Relations deteriorated since a September mine blast injured three South Korean soldiers, prompting Seoul to demand an apology and Pyongyang to claim the incident was fabricated.

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India targets global shipbuilding leadership by 2047, seeks Korean expertise

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Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal. File pic

India's smartphone shipments fall 20 per cent in Q3 over high memory costs

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South Korea’s famous shark Bukangi returns to canal after eight-hour rescue

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South Korean officials guide the shark back to the sea on Wednesday. PIC/AFP

Hope movie review: The Wailing director returns with monster mayhem

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South Korean researchers showcase humanoid robots capable of lifting 20 kg loads

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Hyundai Motor Group to invest USD 15.5 billion in India by 2032

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Hyundai to invest USD 15.5 billion in India by 2032. Representational image.

Squid Game star Jung Hoyeon will work in Bollywood only on THIS condition

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North Korea test-fires tactical ballistic missile to improve weapons systems