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Catalan President Promotes Global Economic Ties with Asia Trip

Catalan President Salvador Illa concluded a trip to Japan and South Korea, announcing future visits to China and a plan for multiple transoceanic trips annually to boost Catalan economic presence globally, focusing on collaborations and investment opportunities, despite no immediate economic gains.

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South Korea's Snap Election: Lee Jae-myung Poised for Victory, Shifting Geopolitical Landscape

South Korea holds snap presidential elections next week following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. Early voting concluded Friday, with official voting beginning Tuesday. Leading candidate Lee Jae-myung, from the liberal party, is expected to win, potentially altering South Korea's foreign...

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South Korean Navy Plane Crash Kills Four

On May 29, a South Korean Navy Lockheed Martin P-3C Orion patrol plane crashed near Pohang during a routine training exercise, killing all four crew members; the cause is under investigation, and all P-3 flights are suspended.

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South Korea's Election: High Hopes Amidst Economic Uncertainty

South Korea's consumer confidence reached a seven-month high in May (101.8), fueled by optimism surrounding the upcoming June 3 election to replace impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law in December, and hopes of economic recovery following the US-China trade war.

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Starbucks Bans Presidential Candidates' Names Amid South Korea's Political Polarization

Starbucks South Korea temporarily banned customers from using the names of six presidential candidates when ordering drinks to maintain political neutrality during the upcoming election on June 3, following increased political polarization after former president Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.

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Alaska, Japan, South Korea ink LNG deal, unlocking North Slope resources

Alaska, Japan, and South Korea have reached a new agreement to develop Alaska's North Slope LNG, utilizing a three-stage financing mechanism and incorporating ammonia generation and carbon dioxide sequestration, making previously inaccessible resources viable and positioning Alaska as a key player i...

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Record Early Voting Turnout in South Korea's Snap Presidential Election

South Korea's early presidential voting started Thursday with a record 19.58 percent turnout, exceeding the 2022 election's first-day turnout by 2.01 percentage points, driven by the former president's impeachment and concerns about disinformation.

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K-Pop Group Big Ocean: Redefining Music with Technology and Inclusion

Big Ocean, a three-member South Korean K-pop group with hearing impairments, uses assistive technology and sign language in their performances, achieving international success with a European tour and second mini-album release, while inspiring their global fanbase to learn sign language.

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South Korea Holds Snap Election After President's Impeachment for Martial Law

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached and removed from office after imposing martial law in December, prompting a snap presidential election on June 3rd, following his failed attempt to seize power and arrest political opponents, triggering a constitutional crisis and national division...

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South Korea's Impeachment Crisis Fuels Push for Constitutional Reform

Following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol for his December martial law decree, South Korea faces a June 3rd snap election where leading candidates from both major parties are pushing for constitutional amendments to reshape presidential powers, including a four-year, two-term limit starti...

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Asian Dominance in Battery Technology Patents Grows

In 2024, Asian companies significantly outpaced German counterparts in battery technology patent applications, with South Korea (1817, +10.3%), China (1591, +22.6%), and Japan (1136, +7.8%) showing substantial growth compared to Germany's 1.9% increase (1112). LG, CATL, and Samsung led individual ap...

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Genetic Adaptations Allow South Korean Haenyeo to Withstand Extreme Diving Conditions

A study of South Korean haenyeo, female free divers, reveals physiological and genetic adaptations enabling them to withstand frigid waters and prolonged dives; two genes linked to cold tolerance and blood pressure regulation appear to contribute to their resilience and lower stroke risk.

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