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Topic: Korea

3rd Summit for Democracy: Governments unite against misuse of commercial spyware

The joint statement acknowledges the threat posed by the misuse of commercial spyware and the necessity of strict domestic and international regulations on its proliferation and use.

North Korean Assembly votes to end all economic ties with South Korea

Declaring South Korea as its enemy, the Supreme People’s Assembly also voted to abolish a special law on Mount Kumgang tourism project, a symbol of cooperation between the two nations.

Singapore: A Melting Pot of Global Business Practices

The meritocratic nature of Singaporean work culture places a heavy emphasis on performance, driving employees to strive for excellence.

Korean Air flight with 230 people evacuated before takeoff after bullets found on board

The 9 millimetre bullets were found by a passenger shortly before the jet was to take off with 218 passengers & 12 crew members on board, leading to the plane to return to the terminal.

A Korean YouTuber is the rage in Pakistan, even as he mocks them in fluent Urdu

Wonnie moved to Lahore when his mother remarried a Pakistani man. His understanding of the country’s culture has captured hearts.

‘1st of its kind pilgrimage’ — 108 Korean Buddhists to go on 1-month walk across UP, Bihar & Nepal

The 1,100 km long Sarnath to Shravasti walk is being organised by the Jogye order of Korean Buddhism and coincides with 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and South Korea.

Kimchi and parathas – There’s a winner in Korea’s soft power game in India

The national dish of South Korea, kimchi is both a side dish and a supporting ingredient. And it is all the rage in India now.

When will India become an upper-middle-income country like China? Unlikely for 25 yrs

India is likely to join the ranks of middle-income countries in the 2030s but will not have a per-capita gross national income comparable to upper MICs for 25+ years.

Beyond K-Pop, watch Single’s Inferno to truly understand Korea’s dark beauty standards

Deer or puppy – how does your face look? Single’s Inferno shows why Korean beauty standards have landed in soup.

Netflix needs new subscribers. It’s hoping to ride ‘Squid Game’-led Korean surge

Investors expect Netflix to continue its track record of adding 20 mn or so customers each year. To do so, Asia Pacific represents its greatest growth opportunity.

On Camera

A ship attack has shaken Asia’s faith in the US

Why should the US care? Because in the end, as its wrangle with Britain this week should have reminded them, America still needs bases, friendly ports, & overfly rights.

Amid the new war in Middle East, ‘God’ surfaces in oil and commodities contracts

Multiple companies have invoked the principle of ‘force majeure’, which lets a party off the hook in case of unforeseen ‘acts of God’, to avoid penalties.

Iranian naval ship Lavan with crew of 184 docked in Kochi same day US torpedoed IRIS Dena

IRIS Lavan was in the region for the International Fleet Review held last month and ‘sought urgent docking in Kochi citing technical issues,’ it is learnt.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.