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Korea's Latest Buzz: Workcation Visa, Asian Cup Drama, and Fighter Jet Crashes

Asian Cup - Industrial Production - North Korea - South Korea - US Fighter Jet

Find out about South Korea's workcation visa, Asian Cup showdown, and U.S. fighter jet incidents in this trending news summary!

In the midst of intense sports drama at the Asian Cup, South Korea triumphed over Saudi Arabia and set up a clash with Australia, while North Korea's political maneuvers kept analysts on edge. Concurrently, U.S. fighter jets faced mishaps off South Korea's coast. The country also saw fluctuations in industrial production, with a mix of successful and challenging developments.

On the lighter side, interesting facts reveal South Korea's expanding factory activity and growing chip sales, showcasing a promising start to 2024. Additionally, the passage of a new insurance fraud prevention act aims to bolster financial security in the nation. These events highlight the vibrant and dynamic landscape of South Korea's current affairs.

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South Korea workcation visa: All You Need To Know (Samaa News)

South Korea's Ministry of Justice has announced that it will initiate a test phase of a visa allowing foreign nationals to travel for work in 2024.

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South Korea beat Saudi Arabia on penalties to reach Asian Cup last ... (Aljazeera.com)

South Korea and Australia will now go head-to-head in the quarterfinals on Friday.

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S. Korea set up Australia clash, Uzbeks plot Asian Cup 'surprise' (FRANCE 24)

Son Heung-min's South Korea came back from the dead to beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 on penalties on Tuesday and join dark horses Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup ...

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Analysts: North Korea Seeks to Dominate South Korea Through ... (Voice of America)

This picture taken on Jan. 28, 2024, and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on Jan. 29 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ...

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U.S. Fighter Jet Crashes off South Korea's Coast, Again (TIME)

The pilot of the latest U.S. F-16 crash off South Korea's coast ejected safely and the cause of the “in-flight emergency” is under investigation, ...

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Korea: Industrial production decelerated mildly in December but with ... (ING Think)

Manufacturing production growth slowed a bit, but robust gains in semiconductors and vehicles continued. Also, strong shipments and a rapid decline in ...

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U.S. F-16 crashes in South Korea, pilot safely ejects (Reuters India)

A U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashed into the sea off South Korea's west coast on Wednesday and the pilot was rescued safely, a U.S. Air Force unit stationed in ...

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US F-16 fighter jet crashes off S. Korea, pilot rescued: Yonhap (New Straits Times Online)

SEOUL: An American F-16 fighter jet crashed in waters off South Korea's west coast Wednesday morning, the Yonhap news agency reported, with the pilot ...

AFC Asian Cup: S. Korea beat Saudi Arabia on penalties to reach ... (新华网)

DOHA, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) -- South Korea advanced to the AFC Asian Cup quarterfinal on Tuesday night with a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory over Saudi Arabia at ...

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Korea running into old nemesis in quarterfinals on short rest (Korea Times)

Korean players celebrate their 4-2 win over Saudi Arabia in a penalty shootout in the round of 16 at the Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup at Education ...

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U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashes off South Korea's west coast (The Japan Times)

The pilot ejected safely and was recovered, the U.S. military said, hailing close cooperation with South Korea during the rescue operation.

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North Korea is not about to start a war | Lowy Institute (The Interpreter)

Threats, yes, because Kim Jong-un fears political contamination from the South more.

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US F-16 fighter crashes off South Korea in third loss of Korea-based ... (CNN)

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed after suffering an in-flight emergency off the coast of South Korea Wednesday in the third crash of one of the US ...

North Korea fires cruise missiles into sea, South Korea says (Reuters)

North Korea fired multiple unidentified cruise missiles on Tuesday into the sea off its west coast, South Korea's military said, marking the third time ...

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Korea, US discuss cooperation on critical minerals, energy (koreatimes)

Vice ministers of Korea and the United States on Wednesday discussed ways to enhance cooperation on major minerals, carbon-free resources, and other energy ...

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U.S. fighter jet crashes off South Korea; pilot rescued (CBS News)

A U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashed off the coast of South Korea after experiencing an "in-flight emergency."

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Satellites, summits and succession in North Korea | East Asia Forum (East Asia Forum)

In 2023, North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un marked three significant achievements — a successful satellite launch, strengthened ties with Russia and ...

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South Korea's Yoon warns North Korea may try to disrupt April poll (Reuters)

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol warned on Wednesday that North Korea could stage provocations such as armed actions near the shared border, ...

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South Korea factory activity expands for first time in 19 months - PMI (The Star Online)

SEOUL: South Korea's factory activity expanded in January for the first time in 19 months as output and orders returned to growth on improving demand in key ...

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South Korea Jan exports rise for fourth month, chip sales surge (CNA)

SEOUL : South Korea's exports rose for a fourth month in January, with chip sales growing by the most in six years in a boost to the export-reliant economy, ...

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South Korea Exports Grow as Chips Shore Up Momentum for 2024 (Bloomberg)

South Korean exports maintained growth momentum in January in a positive start to 2024, as demand for semiconductors continued to improve.

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South Korea's Exports Grow in Sign of Momentum for 2024 - BNN ... (BNN)

(Bloomberg) -- South Korean exports rose in January, marking a positive start to 2024 and adding to optimism surrounding the outlook for global trade.

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South Korea's Exports Get off to Strong Start in 2024 (The Wall Street Journal)

That marked a fourth consecutive month of growth—the latest of a series of signs that point to recovery in global trade. Imports fell 7.8% from a year earlier ...

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Korea's exports rise for 4th straight month in Jan. (koreatimes)

Korea's exports moved up for the fourth consecutive month in January on the back of the recovery of semiconductor shipments, data showed Thursday.

South Korea chip shipments jump most since 1997 as Samsung beats (American Journal of Transportation)

South Korea's semiconductor shipments rose in December by the most since 1997 while inventory growth slowed further, underscoring the pace at which a ...

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New insurance fraud prevention act passed in Korea (Insurance Business ASIA)

The National Assembly of South Korea has passed a significant amendment to the Special Act on Prevention of Insurance Fraud, a move aimed at enhancing the ...

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South Korea January exports rise for fourth month, chip sales surge (The Business Times)

SOUTH Korea's exports rose for a fourth month in January, with chip sales growing by the most in six years in a boost to the export-reliant economy, ...

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South Korea Jan exports rise for fourth month, chip sales surge (The Straits Times)

Exports rose 18 per cent year-on-year to US$54.69 billion (S$73.28 billion) in January Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Korea posts double-digit jump in exports for January (Korea JoongAng Daily)

Korea's exports jumped for the fourth consecutive month in January on a strong recovery of chip exports.

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South Korea to re-evaluate evening primrose seed extract and eight ... (NutraIngredients-Asia)

The eight other raw materials are soybean isoflavone, guava leaf extract, lecithin, extract of the algae Haematococcus​, mucopolysaccharides and protein, reishi ...

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S.Korea exports rise for fourth month on surge in chip sales, China ... (Reuters)

South Korea's exports rose for a fourth month in January, as a rebound in sales to China and the biggest surge in chip shipments in six years provided a ...

South Korea exports grow as chips and China help carry momentum (American Journal of Transportation)

South Korean exports maintained growth momentum in January in a positive start to 2024, as demand for semiconductors continued to improve and shipments to ...

S. Korea's online shopping hits record high in 2023 (Xinhua)

SEOUL, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's online shopping hit a record high last year due to solid demand for travel, food and e-coupon services, ...

Roundup: S. Korea's export grows for 4th month in January (Xinhua)

SEOUL, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's export grew for the fourth consecutive month due to strong global demand for locally-made semiconductors, ...

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South Korea's Vow to End Stock Discount Sparks Rally in Banks ... (Yahoo Finance)

(Bloomberg) -- South Korea's efforts to boost local stock valuations sparked a rally in banks and other cheap shares, as investors bet the policies to ...

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South Korea's Vow to End Stock Discount Sparks Rally in Banks ... (Bloomberg)

South Korea's efforts to boost local stock valuations sparked a rally in banks and other cheap shares, as investors bet the policies to tackle the “Korea ...

Challenges persist for North Korean refugees in South Korea ... (Anadolu Agency)

North Koreans face a complex web of economic, social, and cultural issues in South Korea, Kim Sung Kyung tells Anadolu - Anadolu Ajansı.

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