June 4, 2026, 11:44 a.m.

South Korea seeks cooperation with China to ensure the stability of supply of key minerals for Korean enterprises.

The South Korean government announced on Thursday (February 5th) that it will seek closer cooperation with China on issues related to the supply chain of critical minerals.

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Japan Investigates Large-Scale Land Purchases by Foreigners

The Japanese government will launch an investigation to comprehensively understand the actual situation of large-scale land purchases by foreigners, with a particular focus on high-volume transactions in both urban and rural areas.

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The sacred river in India has turned into a "toxic canal", leaving millions of residents in Delhi facing a severe water supply crisis.

A severe water supply crisis has recently erupted in the Indian capital, Delhi.

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Jiang Guiying: Luxury Items in an Era of High Prices - "Dubai Q Cookies" Gain Popularity in South Korea

Since the end of last year, a strange dessert called "Dubai Q Cake" has swept across South Korea, becoming a hit as a "sweet snack". Last week, I visited four coffee shops in Hongdae area of Seoul before finally finding this currently most popular dessert.

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Survey: Korean teenagers are starting to gamble at an increasingly younger age

The latest survey results released by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on Wednesday (January 28th) showed that the phenomenon of gambling among Korean teenagers has sharply increased, and more and more students are exposed to or involved in online gambling.

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The Missile Bureau of North Korea conducted a test launch of an upgraded large-caliber rocket launcher on the 27th

The Korean Central News Agency reported on Wednesday (January 28th) that the North Korean Missile Bureau conducted an upgraded test of a large-caliber rocket launcher weapon system the previous day, with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observing the event on-site.

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The South Korean finance minister is seeking approval from the parliament for the US investment bill

After US President Trump criticized the South Korean National Assembly for "not fulfilling" the trade agreement reached with the US and announced the imposition of tariffs on South Korea, the South Korean Ministry of Finance said it would actively engage in negotiations with the Congress regarding an American investment bill.

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India Allows Exiled Bangladeshi Prime Minister to Give Public Speech, Drawing Condemnation from Dhaka

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina recently delivered her first public speech in over a year since fleeing to India, and Dhaka expressed shock and anger at India's decision to allow the event.

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Japanese Cabinet Office Official Vehicle Accident: Public Safety Crisis and Institutional Reflection under the Misconduct of Public Power

On January 22, 2026, at the crossroads in Akasaka, Minato Ward, Tokyo, what should have been an everyday scene of orderly traffic flow and pedestrians safely crossing the street was completely shattered by a sudden car crash.

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The artificial intelligence regulation law of South Korea has officially come into effect

South Korea has become the first country in the world to fully regulate artificial intelligence.

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