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South Korea soccer player detained in China over bribery allegations released

South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho, detained in China over bribery allegations, has been released and returned home. Son, a former South Korean national team member, was detained last May at Shanghai airport on suspicion of taking bribes. He previously played for Shandong Taishan in China, winning the 2021 Chinese championship. A star South Korean… Continue reading South Korea soccer player detained in China over bribery allegations released

Doctors in South Korea submit resignations, widening medical school dispute | World News

Later Monday, an unspecified number of senior doctors went ahead and handed in their resignations, according to doctors involved in the protests Senior doctors at major hospitals in South Korea began submitting their resignations en masse Monday in support of medical interns and residents who have been on a strike for five weeks over… Continue reading Doctors in South Korea submit resignations, widening medical school dispute | World News

North Korea says Japanese PM offered to meet with Kim Jong Un soon | External Affairs Defence Security News

The history of the DPRK-Japan relations gives a lesson that it is impossible to improve the bilateral relations full of distrust and misunderstanding, only with an idea to set out on a summit meeting, Kim Yo Jong said. Photo: Bloomberg North Korea said Monday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida offered to meet with… Continue reading North Korea says Japanese PM offered to meet with Kim Jong Un soon | External Affairs Defence Security News

Senior doctors in South Korea to submit resignations amid deepening dispute | World News

Senior doctors at dozens of hospitals in South Korea planned to submit their resignations Monday in support of medical interns and residents who have been on a strike for five weeks over the government’s push to sharply increase medical school admissions, their leader said. The senior doctors’ action won’t likely cause an immediate… Continue reading Senior doctors in South Korea to submit resignations amid deepening dispute | World News

Top Russian official pitched N Korea on increasing sale of munitions: WH

The White House on Thursday said US intelligence officials have determined that Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu spoke last week to North Korean officials during a visit to Pyongyang about increasing the sale of munitions to Moscow for its war in Ukraine. Shoigu made the pitch during his visit to North Korea for… Continue reading Top Russian official pitched N Korea on increasing sale of munitions: WH

Korea start title defence with 2-1 win over Japan

Defending champions South Korea started their Asian Champions Trophy title defence on a winning note, beating Japan 2-1 in a close contest at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium here on Thursday. It all began in the sixth minute when Ryoma Oooka netted the opening goal of the tournament before Cheoleon Park equalised in… Continue reading Korea start title defence with 2-1 win over Japan

Asian Champions Trophy 2023, South Korea vs Japan: Hockey Match Details

The much anticipated Asian Champions Trophy is set to start from 3rd August 2023. For the first time in 16 years, International Hockey will return to Chennai’s Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium. Defending champions South Korea will kick-start its game in the afternoon. They will confront Japan in the initial round of the tournament that is… Continue reading Asian Champions Trophy 2023, South Korea vs Japan: Hockey Match Details

Defending champ Korea, Japan eye success

The defending Champions Korea Men’s Hockey Team and last editions runners up, Japan men’s hockey team arrived in Chennai on Sunday night for the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023. Both teams were afforded a warm welcome at the Chennai International Airport. While Korea are eyeing to retain the title, Japan’s best finish has been… Continue reading Defending champ Korea, Japan eye success