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South Korean president reverses martial law decision
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Passenger's apparent attempt to open emergency exit door during flight
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North Korea fires ICBM as US, Seoul slam Russia deployment
North Korea says it had test-fired one of its newest and most powerful missiles.
Nato warns of significant escalation if North Korea sends troops to Ukraine
South Korea demands answers as to why North Korean soldiers are helping Russia.
South Korea Han Kang’s Nobel Prize for literature a first for country
Author Han Kang is at her peak — with her ‘magnum opus’ arriving in January.
Battery makers aim to ease EV anxieties with 5-minute charge
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'Good opportunities': NZ blueberry growers get access to South Korea
South Korean consumers will have to pay a premium for the New Zealand fruit.
Aukus celebrates birthday as NZ continues to deliberate involvement
It's Aukus' third birthday, but NZ is no closer to making up its mind on the deal.
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Maritime Union ‘disgusted and angry’ ferry talks not on Luxon’s agenda
The cancelled contract risked souring relations with South Korea.
Embassy staffer says NZ Govt ‘failed’ after Korean diplomat convicted of sexually assaulting him
The staffer told the Herald the 2017 assault left him with PTSD and unable to work.
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Asia shares edge up before inflation tests, oil gains after Israel-Hezbollah rocket salvos
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South Korea upset by awkward opening ceremony blunder
They have demanded assurances from organisers the mistake will not happen again.
Hundreds of North Korean balloons bring disruption to South Korean skies
About 500 balloons laden with trash have floated into South Korea's air space.
Imports plunge, New Zealand records $669m goods trade surplus for June
Kiwifruit exports shone but car imports tanked.
Green hydrogen export hub in Australia gets ‘significant’ funding
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Unmasked China-backed hacker group an 'ongoing threat'
Five Eyes says Chinese group is behind espionage and hacks.