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Bank of Korea governor nominee vows to respond to excessive won weakness

Bank of Korea governor nominee vows to respond to excessive won weakness

SEOUL, April 13 (Reuters) - The Bank of Korea's governor nominee said it would be necessary to respond properly if the won fell excessively, in written remarks he submitted on Monday to parliament ahead of a parliamentary confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
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South Korea and Poland to upgrade ties as Tusk calls Seoul key ally after US

South Korea and Poland to upgrade ties as Tusk calls Seoul key ally after US

SEOUL, April 13 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk agreed on Monday to upgrade ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, with the leaders placing defence cooperation at the centre of the relationship.
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Singapore central bank tightens monetary policy, as expected

Singapore central bank tightens monetary policy, as expected

SINGAPORE, April 14 (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings on Tuesday, in line with what most analysts polled L6N40P00M by Reuters had expected, as it forecast core inflation to pick up and remain elevated over coming quarters.
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Global Pension Assets Reach $68.3 Trillion, Driven by Defined Contribution Growth

Global Pension Assets Reach $68.3 Trillion, Driven by Defined Contribution Growth

Global Pension Assets Reach $68.3 Trillion, Driven by Defined Contribution Growth
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Former Australian Ambassador Urges Continued US Alliance Amid Regional Tensions

Former Australian Ambassador Urges Continued US Alliance Amid Regional Tensions

Arthur Sinodinos, former Australian ambassador to the US, emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong alliances with the United States despite President Trump's transactional approach to foreign policy. Sinodinos argues that the US alliance is crucial for regional security in the Indo-Pacific, particularly in light of China's growing influence. He notes that President Trump is more focused on trade and technology competition with China rather than geopolitical issues like Taiwan's security. Sinodinos warns that Japan and South Korea might reconsider their nuclear policies if the US deterrent appears weak, and stresses the need for Australia to be more self-reliant while still engaging with the US on joint initiatives like Aukus.
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Cultural Shift: From English Teen to K-Pop Video Star in Seoul

Cultural Shift: From English Teen to K-Pop Video Star in Seoul

Cultural Shift: From English Teen to K-Pop Video Star in Seoul
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BTS 'Arirang' Concert in South Korea Draws Global Fans Despite Rain

BTS 'Arirang' Concert in South Korea Draws Global Fans Despite Rain

BTS 'Arirang' Concert in South Korea Draws Global Fans Despite Rain
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Exclusive-Iranian source says US has agreed to unfreeze Iranian funds held in Qatar, other countries

Exclusive-Iranian source says US has agreed to unfreeze Iranian funds held in Qatar, other countries

By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, April 11 (Reuters) - A senior Iranian source said on Saturday the U.S. had agreed to release Iranian frozen assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks, welcoming the move as a sign of "seriousness" in reaching a deal with Washington in talks in Islamabad nL1N40U01A.    
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Big screens, bigger fandom: BTS brings ‘ARIRANG’ tour to AMC theaters

Big screens, bigger fandom: BTS brings ‘ARIRANG’ tour to AMC theaters

By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, April 11 (Reuters) - When Sandra Martinez couldn’t make it to Kpop supergroup BTS’s concert in Goyang, South Korea, she and her friends found a workaround.
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BTS Launches ARIRANG World Tour in South Korea with Memorable Opening Night

BTS Launches ARIRANG World Tour in South Korea with Memorable Opening Night

BTS Launches ARIRANG World Tour in South Korea with Memorable Opening Night
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NEXTBIOMEDICAL Secures Distribution Agreement for Nexsphere-F in Japan

NEXTBIOMEDICAL Secures Distribution Agreement for Nexsphere-F in Japan

NEXTBIOMEDICAL Secures Distribution Agreement for Nexsphere-F in Japan
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BTS Launches 'ARIRANG' World Tour with Energetic Performance in South Korea

BTS Launches 'ARIRANG' World Tour with Energetic Performance in South Korea

BTS Launches 'ARIRANG' World Tour with Energetic Performance in South Korea