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Supporting animal welfare: South Korea’s parliament passes bill to end eating, selling of dog meat

Support for the ban has grown under President Yoon Suk Yeol, an animal lover who has adopted 6 dogs and 8 cats with first lady Kim Keon Hee, also a vocal critic of dog meat trade.

N Korea fires 200 artillery rounds near maritime border, S Korea island residents take shelter

The firing by North Korea caused no civilian or military damage in the South, South Korea’s military has told the media.

Kim Jong Un says North Korea has ruled out possibility of unification with South Korea

In speech ahead of New Year, he said US policy is making war inevitable, ordered military to prepare to 'pacify entire territory of South Korea', with nuclear bombs if necessary.

Watch 2023 in a driver’s rearview mirror—from Coimbatore to Nathu la and UNESCO site

Our recent trip to Chakrata revealed a new part of the northern hills. It is reassuring that there are still some places in the hills left devoid of the maddening crowd.

Delhi celebrates ‘Rang de Korea’ with live K-pop, freebies. But diehard fans were disappointed

The second edition of the festival, ‘Rang de Korea’, held on 10 December, was a display of South Korea’s influence on popular culture in the national capital.

Naga mom’s K-skincare wave swept India. Her Beauty Barn now competes with Nykaa, Amazon

COSRX snail mucin, Holika Holika ceramide cream, to Klairs vitamin-c serum--Beauty Barn products have become household names in India.

North Korea makes rare mention of dissenting votes in elections even as 99% back candidates

Voter turnout slightly dipped to 99.63% from 99.98% 4 years ago–a sign analysts say could indicate minor weakening in state control in a country where voting is considered mandatory.

South Korean court rules in favour of ‘comfort women,’ orders Japan to compensate damages

Legacy of Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule of Korean peninsula remains politically sensitive for both sides, with many surviving ‘comfort women’ still demanding Tokyo’s formal apology.

South Korea holds trilateral meeting with Japan and China as US allies with Beijing

The meeting aims in part to set the stage for the resumption of three-way summits between the countries' leaders, which were last held in 2019.

Legend of Queen Heo — why 1st-century ‘princess from Ayodhya’ plays a major role in South Korea-India ties

According to Korean legend, Princess Suriratna of Ayodhya reached Korea with her brother in 48 AD to marry Korean king Kim Suro. She later came to be known as Queen Heo Hwang-ok.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.