Trump says he will meet Xi Jinping in South Korea in coming weeks
Trump will meet Xi Jinping in South Korea soon, plans an Asia tour, and expects a fair deal with China.
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Morocco secures $2.9b deal for 168 trains
Morocco’s state-owned rail operator ONCF has agreed to purchase 168 trains from France, Spain, and South Korea for $2.9 billion to expand its rail network ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
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Plane crash in South Korea: 177 dead, two survivors
The aviation community is in shock following a deadly plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea.
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South Korean police probe president over martial law ‘treason’ cha...
2 complaints filed against Yoon Suk Yeol, ex-Defense Chief Kim Yong-hyun, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Park An-su as well as Interior Minister Lee Sang-min
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South Korean President Yoon declares martial law
Step was necessary to ‘protect the country from North Korea’s communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements,’ Yoon Suk Yeol announces in late-night television address
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South Korea doubles rice aid to Kenya
A generous donation of 21,000 tons of rice from South Korea to the WFP in Kenya will provide vital support to thousands of vulnerable individuals affected by the refugee crisis.
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Cruise ship carrying over 3,000 people catches fire in South Korea
A cruise ship carrying more than 3,000 people caught fire in South Korea on Wednesday. The Mediterranea, which had anchored at the southern port of Jeju in the Korea Strait, was reported to be ablaze after flames were spotted emerging from the vessel, according to Seoul-based Yonhap News. The South Korean Coast Guard is investigating the cause of the fire, which has injured three crew members. The ship had 2,430 passengers and 736 crew members on board. It had departed from Tianjin, China, and was heading to Fukuoka, Japan. However, its forward journey may be delayed until the investigation is completed.
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Rwanda gets $1B loan from South Korea for infrastructure projects
South Korea has pledged $1 billion in concessionary loans to Rwanda for infrastructure development projects in various sectors.
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Rwanda secures $1B funding deal with South Korea
In May, Rwanda’s government indicated that 1.32 trillion Rwandan francs ($1.02 billion) in the 2024/25 budget would come from external loans
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Car ploughs into pedestrians in South Korea, killing nine
A tragic accident in Seoul has left nine people dead and four injured. A car struck pedestrians waiting at a traffic light near city hall.
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