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2024 - 1 - 20

South Korea's Dramatic Asian Cup Draw and Putin's Potential Visit to North Korea

Asian Cup - Jordan - North Korea - Putin - South Korea

Son Heung-min's South Korea narrowly avoided a shocking upset with a late draw at the Asian Cup, while Putin considers a visit to North Korea. Read more for the thrilling details!

The Asian Cup witnessed a nail-biting match as South Korea managed to salvage a 2-2 draw against Jordan in a dramatic late twist. Son Heung-min's team narrowly dodged defeat thanks to an injury-time own goal, securing their path to the knockout rounds. The game kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final moments, showcasing the unpredictability and excitement of football in the tournament. Meanwhile, in a surprising turn of events, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his interest in visiting North Korea soon, signaling potential shifts in international relations and diplomacy.

On the Asian Cup front, the draw with Jordan left both teams on a knife's edge, highlighting the fierce competition and determination on display in Qatar. The match's intense finale underlined the importance of perseverance and teamwork in high-stakes sports scenarios. In a parallel development, the news of Putin's possible visit to North Korea added a layer of diplomatic intrigue and speculation to the global stage, sparking discussions about geopolitical dynamics and future alliances.

As South Korea and Jordan continue their challenging journey in the Asian Cup, the tournament's unpredictable nature keeps fans and commentators on the lookout for more thrilling moments. The prospect of Putin's visit to North Korea opens up possibilities for significant diplomatic engagements and potential breakthroughs in international dialogue, setting the stage for intriguing developments in global politics. Amidst the excitement of sports and diplomacy, the Asian Cup and Putin's diplomatic overtures offer fascinating narratives of competition and collaboration in the world arena.

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South Korea salvage late draw with Jordan at Asian Cup (FRANCE 24)

Son Heung-min's South Korea avoided an Asian Cup upset by the skin of their teeth on Saturday after an injury time own goal gave them a 2-2 draw with ...

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[ASIAN CUP] Korea held by Jordan, stay 2nd in Group E (koreatimes)

Korea salvaged a 2-2 draw against Jordan in their second Group E match at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup on Saturday in Qatar, rescued by ...

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South Korea salvage 'fortunate' late 2-2 draw with Jordan at Asian Cup (The Straits Times)

A win for either team would have sent them through to the knockout rounds with a game to spare. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Jordan 2 South Korea 2 - Highlights (beIN SPORTS MENA Breaking News)

Jordan and South Korea share the spoils at Al Thumama Stadium.

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Soccer-South Korea held by Jordan in Asian Cup 2-2 draw (The Star Online)

DOHA (Reuters) -Jordan were denied a first ever victory over South Korea when a 91st-minute own goal from Yazan Al-Arab gifted their opponents a 2-2 draw in ...

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South Korea pull off late escape but underdogs continue to thrive at ... (ESPN)

Although South Korea avoided a shock defeat to Jordan on Saturday, the 2023 AFC Asian Cup is proving to be one for the underdogs.

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South Korea held by Jordan in thrilling Asian Cup draw (The Straits Times)

Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Group E - Jordan v South Korea - Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar - January 20, 2024 Jordan's Yazan Al Arab scores an own ...

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Klinsmann praises S. Korea response in last-gasp Asian Cup draw (Yahoo Sports)

Jurgen Klinsmann praised his players' response after South Korea avoided a major Asian Cup upset by the skin of their teeth in a 2-2 draw with Jordan on ...

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Asian Cup roundup: Jordan denied famous win over South Korea by ... (The Guardian)

Son scores early penalty, before a Park own goal and Al-Naimat's volley put Jordan ahead but Al-Arab's moment of misfortune levelled match late on.

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South Korea benefits from late own goal to salvage 2-2 draw with ... (The Associated Press)

Despite going ahead on an early strike by Son Heung-min, South Korea needed a last-minute own goal to secure a 2-2 draw with Jordan at the Asian Cup.

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South Korea salvage Asian Cup draw as Bahrain leave it late (Yahoo Sports)

South Korea avoided a major Asian Cup upset with a last-gasp 2-2 draw against Jordan on Saturday as Bahrain also left it late to blow open Group E. One day ...

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South Korea salvage late draw with Jordan at Asian Cup (Malay Mail)

DOHA, Jan 20 — Son Heung-min's South Korea avoided an Asian Cup upset by the skin of their teeth today after an injury time own goal gave them a 2-2 draw ...

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South Korea held by Jordan in Asian Cup 2-2 draw (Reuters)

Jordan were denied a first ever victory over South Korea when a 91st-minute own goal from Yazan Al-Arab gifted their opponents a 2-2 draw in their second ...

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Putin willing to visit Pyongyang soon, North Korea says (Reuters)

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his willingness to visit Pyongyang soon when he met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Russia ...

AFC Asian Cup: S. Korea salvages late draw, Bahrain edges Malaysia (Xinhua)

DOHA, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- A last-minute own goal gifted South Korea a 2-2 draw against Jordan in Group E of the AFC Asian Cup here on Saturday.

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North Korea Foreign Minister 'Ready to Greet' Putin (Voice of America)

North Korea's top diplomat said her country is "ready to greet" Russian President Vladimir Putin, state media reported Sunday, in the latest sign of ...

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[ASIAN CUP] Korea held by Jordan, stay 2nd in Group E (Korea Times)

Korea salvaged a 2-2 draw against Jordan in their second Group E match at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup on Saturday in Qatar, rescued by ...

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Putin willing to visit Pyongyang at early date, North Korea says, as ... (South China Morning Post)

Russia's president also thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for his invitation when he met his Foreign Minister, and thanked North Korea for its support ...

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South Korea salvage late draw with Jordan at Asian Cup (New Straits Times Online)

DOHA: Son Heung-min's South Korea avoided an Asian Cup upset by the skin of their teeth on Saturday after an injury time own goal gave them a 2-2 draw with ...

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South Korea salvages Asian Cup draw as Bahrain leaves it late (The Japan Times)

One day after Iraq beat tournament favorites Japan, the Koreans needed an injury-time own goal to salvage a point.

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South Korea benefits from late own-goal to salvage 2-2 draw with ... (The Star Online)

Despite going ahead on an early strike by Son Heung-min, South Korea needed a last-minute own-goal to secure a 2-2 draw with Jordan at the Asian Cup on ...

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South Korea salvage late draw with Jordan at Asian Cup (CNA)

DOHA: Son Heung-min's South Korea avoided an Asian Cup upset by the skin of their teeth on Saturday (Jan 20) after an injury-time own goal gave them a 2-2 ...

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[INTERVIEW] Russian ambassador sees Korea as 'most favorable ... (Korea Times)

Describing the future of relations between Korea and Russia as 'optimistic' but not "bright," Russian Ambassador to Korea Georgy Zinoviev underscored ...

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In signal of closer ties, Putin to visit North Korea at 'early date' (The Japan Times)

A visit by Putin would be his first since he traveled to Pyongyang nearly 23 years ago for talks with current North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's father, ...

Rise in unstaffed stores in S. Korea as they expand to sectors like ... (The Straits Times)

SEOUL - Mr Choi Seung-hoon, 32, a regular patron of self-service venues in South Korea, recently broadened his experiences in unstaffed shops by purchasing ...

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Putin willing to visit North Korea at 'early date,' Pyongyang says (POLITICO.eu)

Russian President Vladimir Putin is considering visiting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang soon, North Korea's state news agency KCNA reported on ...

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North Korea stresses alignment with Russia against US and says ... (The Star Online)

North Korea said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his willingness to visit the North at an unspecified "early date” as the countries ...

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North Korea stresses alignment with Russia against US (The Associated Press)

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his willingness to visit the North at an unspecified ...

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​South Korea trade down 3%, exports soar by 20%​ (The Phnom Penh Post)

Cambodia has shown a significant increase in export activity to South Korea, surpassing $281 million in 2023, marking an over 20% rise compared to 2022, ...

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