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A decade on, half of China’s US$20bil pledge enters Bangladesh aid pipeline

Under the initial agreement signed during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit in October 2016, China was expected to finance 27 projects. But as of June last year, Bangladesh…

  • Published: June 23, 202612:32 pm
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Seoul seeks swift transfer of captured North Korean soldiers from Ukraine

A senior Foreign Ministry official said Seoul and Kyiv have already reached a "basic understanding" on the matter and expressed hope that progress could be made during Ukrainian…

  • Published: June 23, 202612:17 pm
  • Author Jung Min-kyung
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Seoul says North Korean border fortification violates 1953 armistice

The remarks followed reports that North Korean troops had been installing fences close to the Military Demarcation Line.

  • Published: June 23, 20268:55 am
  • Author Hwang Joo-young
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British, Chinese envoys call on Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman

Meetings focus on trade, investment, technical education, and strengthening bilateral ties.

  • Published: June 19, 202611:55 am
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US President Trump signals renewed interest in North Korea, but Tehran playbook may not apply: experts

Speculation has intensified following US President Trump's social media post last week featuring a photograph from his 2018 summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his…

  • Published: June 19, 20268:44 am
  • Author Jung Min-kyung
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Why K-pop companies are betting on India

A veteran K-pop songwriter says the country could rank among the world's five largest music markets within a decade.

  • Published: June 19, 20268:35 am
  • Author Kim Jae-heun
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Pakistan to assume chairmanship of SCO Council of Heads of States in September

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan’s involvement in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has advanced from observer to a proactive full member since 2017,…

  • Published: June 16, 202611:40 am
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Vietnam, China promote development strategy connectivity, substantive cooperation

Leaders from the two countries appreciated the positive progress in relations, particularly in the urgent and timely development and implementation of action plans and programmes…

  • Published: June 16, 20268:30 am
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North Korea rebukes Seoul, EU over rejection of its nuclear status

Pyongyang says Seoul has shed its 'mask of peace.'

  • Published: June 16, 20268:25 am
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India, South Korea can expand partnership in emerging sectors: Indian envoy

Indian Ambassador Gourangalal Das said India remains a "stable, steady and focused player" despite growing global uncertainties, including geopolitical conflicts, technological…

  • Published: June 12, 20261:17 pm
  • Author Lee Jung-joo

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