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North Korea's Kim showcases missile capable of reaching US as Trump signals possible meeting

North Korea's Kim showcases missile capable of reaching US as Trump signals possible meeting

By Joyce Lee and Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, Oct 13 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a defence industry museum displaying an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the United States, state media KCNA showed on Tuesday.
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North Korea fires missiles days after South Korea's hypersonic test

North Korea fires missiles days after South Korea's hypersonic test

By Heejin Kim and Joyce Lee SEOUL, Oct 12 (Reuters) - North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Monday, South Korea's military said, marking Pyongyang's fourth launch in a month and following Seoul's recent test of a hypersonic missile.
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North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles, adding to streak of weapons tests

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles, adding to streak of weapons tests

South Korea’s military says North Korea fired at least one projectile toward its eastern waters, adding to a recent streak in weapons demonstrations
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South Korea's Anti-Corruption Agency Faces Criticism Over Short Prosecutor Tenures

South Korea's Anti-Corruption Agency Faces Criticism Over Short Prosecutor Tenures

Prosecutors at South Korea's Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) are reportedly serving an average of only two years, despite a maximum possible tenure of 12 years. Data obtained by Rep. Kim Ki-pyo of the Democratic Party of Korea reveals that 25 out of 46 prosecutors appointed since the agency's inception in January 2021, or 54%, have resigned at their own request by August of this year. None of these departing prosecutors completed the full 12-year term or reached retirement age. The shortest tenure recorded was 273 days. This trend has led to criticism that the CIO is becoming a temporary stepping stone for prosecutors seeking to transition to more lucrative positions in large law firms. The majority of appointed prosecutors, 32%, came from private practice, followed by 28% from the prosecution service, 19% from other state agencies, and 10% from the National Police Agency.
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Kim Young-hee Becomes First North Korean Defector to Lead Korea Hana Foundation

Kim Young-hee Becomes First North Korean Defector to Lead Korea Hana Foundation

Kim Young-hee, a 61-year-old North Korean defector, has been appointed as the new chairman of the North Korean Refugee Support Foundation (North and South Hana Foundation). This marks the first time since the foundation's establishment in 2010 that a former North Korean defector has held this leadership position. Kim, who previously served as the director of the North Korean Development Research Institute, will serve a three-year term. She defected to South Korea in 2002 from Kilju County, North Hamgyong Province, and has since become an expert in the North Korean economy, advising various government agencies and local governments. The Ministry of Unification expressed expectations that Kim's appointment will enhance the representation of North Korean defectors and foster communication and social integration between North and South Koreans. The position had been vacant for over 19 months following the dismissal of the previous chief, Cho Min-ho, due to allegations of harassment.
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U.S. Intelligence Operations Implicated in Facilitating Entry of Suspected Nazi Pasts into Canada, Declassified Report Reveals

U.S. Intelligence Operations Implicated in Facilitating Entry of Suspected Nazi Pasts into Canada, Declassified Report Reveals

Canada has released an almost fully declassified version of a historic 1986 report on Nazi war criminals, according to the Jerusalem Post. The document, titled “Nazi War Criminals in Canada: Historical and Policy Setting from the 1940s to the Present,” was prepared by researcher Alti Rodal for the Deschênes Commission of Inquiry on War Criminals in Canada. Significant portions of the 618-page report had remained sealed for decades. The declassified excerpts reveal that U.S. intelligence operations during the Cold War may have facilitated the entry into Canada of individuals with suspected Nazi pasts. Specifically, Canadian officials uncovered an organized program run by the U.S. Army unit Research and Resettlement Branch (USAREUR), which the report states served as a cover for the CIA and other U.S. intelligence services. This program resettled defectors and former agents who had provided services to the United States. A USAREUR representative reportedly provided Canadian authorities with a list of approxi...
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Mamdani orders review of NYPD's use-of-force policies as progressives call for greater change

Mamdani orders review of NYPD's use-of-force policies as progressives call for greater change

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered the New York Police Department to conduct a sweeping review of how officers use force against civilians
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Nishaan Restaurant in NYC Blends Pakistani and New York Flavors, Offering a Nostalgic and Innovative Culinary Experience

Nishaan Restaurant in NYC Blends Pakistani and New York Flavors, Offering a Nostalgic and Innovative Culinary Experience

Nishaan Restaurant in NYC Blends Pakistani and New York Flavors, Offering a Nostalgic and Innovative Culinary Experience
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South Korea Reviews Athlete Housing Perks Following Asian Games Backlash

South Korea Reviews Athlete Housing Perks Following Asian Games Backlash

South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) is reviewing an overhaul of the system that grants special housing benefits to athletes who achieve outstanding results in international sports competitions. This review comes amid a fairness controversy that intensified after the recent Asian Games. The current MOLIT ordinance, the "Rules on the Supply of Dwellings," allows athletes who place within the top three in events like the Olympics, world championships, and Asian Games to apply for national and private dwellings of 85 square meters or less, once in a lifetime, provided they are homeowners. The controversy escalated due to public backlash, particularly when remarks by some men's national soccer team players regarding military service exemptions coincided with these housing benefits. Critics argue that these 'double benefits' are difficult to justify, especially given the rising challenges young people and newlyweds face in purchasing homes.
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Justice Department probes TV networks over Trump pool boycott

Justice Department probes TV networks over Trump pool boycott

WASHINGTON, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The US Justice Department said on Saturday it is investigating whether television networks violated federal antitrust laws over their decision to boycott covering the White House following its decision to pull the credentials of reporters from three news organizations,
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South Korean Parliamentary Speaker Cho Discusses Energy and Defense Cooperation with Croatian President

South Korean Parliamentary Speaker Cho Discusses Energy and Defense Cooperation with Croatian President

South Korean National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik recently concluded a series of meetings with Croatian President Zoran Milanovic, Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandrokovic, and Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic. The primary focus of these discussions was to enhance energy and defense cooperation between South Korea and Croatia. During his meeting with President Milanovic in Zagreb, Speaker Cho highlighted the friendly and cooperative relations that have existed since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1992, which were elevated to a comprehensive, future-oriented partnership in 2023. A significant aspect of the defense cooperation is the recent deal signed by South Korean defense firm Hanwha Aerospace to export 18 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) to Croatia, valued at approximately 640 billion won (US$477 million). This marks the first major arms deal between the two countries and is expected to open avenues for broader partnership, including industrial cooperation and military logistics sup...
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South Korea’s military says North Korea fired a projectile toward the sea

South Korea’s military says North Korea fired a projectile toward the sea

South Korea’s military says North Korea fired at least one projectile toward its eastern waters, adding to a recent streak in weapons demonstrations