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South Korean startups gather momentum | Technology
In a country where the biggest companies are still king, Seoul’s burgeoning startup sector is finding its feet. Out in the west of the South Korean capital, a nine-storey building dressed in bright colours with a giant red bull outside is home to more than 100 startups. From one-person operations running out of a locker …
In swipe at Trump, China tells U.N. tariffs could plunge world into recession
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The Chinese government’s top diplomat said on Friday that tariffs and trade disputes could plunge the world into recession and Beijing was committed to resolving them in a “calm, rational and cooperative manner.” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters …
Politician scolds female professor for not having child | World news
A South Korean politician has sparked anger after he criticised the female nominee for head of the country’s fairtrade commission for “failing to fulfil her duty to the nation” by not having children. Jeong Kab-yoon, a member of the conservative opposition Liberty Korea party, was widely condemned after suggesting to Joh Sung-wook, an economics professor, …
Which is the world’s vainest city? | Cities
With his penchant for posting topless photos of himself to his 181 million Instagram followers, Cristiano Ronaldo is pretty notorious for his vanity. (“Yes bro! Your body is ripped,” wrote one fan on a photo of the footballer meditating in the bath). “You used to see Ronaldo standing in front of the mirror loving himself,” …
Japan-South Korea trade war a sign of ‘collapsing’ world order: Expert
The trade conflict between Japan and South Korea is a sign that the global order “is now collapsing,” according to Deborah Elms, executive director at the Asian Trade Centre. The two Asian countries are currently locked in a trade dispute that flared up in July when Japan restricted exports of high-tech materials to South Korea …
North Korean soldier defects to South across demilitarised zone | World news
The South Korean military detained a North Korean soldier who crossed the heavily fortified demilitarised zone that separates the two countries, according to the South’s joint chiefs of staff (JSC). The soldier expressed his intention to defect to South Korea, the JSC said on Thursday. The unidentified active-duty soldier was first detected by thermal imaging …
Australia finishes second at 2019 FINA swimming world titles, with more glory on final night in Gwangju
Updated July 29, 2019 03:33:09 Photo: Australia’s 4×100-metre medley relay team of Minna Atherton, Jessica Hansen, Emma McKeon and Cate Campbell won silver. (AP: Lee Jin-man) Australia added two medals to its tally on the final night of the 2019 FINA World Championships in Gwangju, finishing the meet ranked second in the swimming pool behind …
South Korea: world championship athletes injured in fatal balcony collapse | World news
Two South Koreans have died and several others, including athletes attending the world aquatic championships, have been injured after a structure collapsed in a nightclub in the city of Gwangju early on Saturday, a fire department official has said. The deaths happened when a two-level structure in the club, which is next to the athletes’ …
South Korean petrol stations refuse to fill up Japanese cars amid growing boycott | World news
Petrol stations and garages in South Korea are refusing to fill up or service Japanese cars as part of a growing boycott of Japanese goods sparked by trade and political tensions. Sales of trips to Japan, Japanese beer and even tickets for the anime work Butt Detective the Movie have all been affected, and there …