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October 21, 2023

Asia·World

Little Punishment or Change After South Korea’s Halloween Calamity

The New York Times: South Korea has seen the lack of accountability and systemic change following a tragic crowd crush incident that killed 159 people last Halloween. The event took place in

South Korea lining up banks

Asia·Europe·World

South Korea lining up banks to help finance $22 billion arms sale to Poland

Reuters: South Korea is enlisting local banks to help Poland buy $22 billion worth of weapons as part of Seoul’s largest arms sale, sources said. “Five local banks are considering a syndicated loan as a support measure” to help Poland

November 3, 2023

South Korean assembly bans dog meat trade, consumption

Asia·World

ABC News: South Korea’s National Assembly has unanimously passed a bill banning the consumption and trade of dog meat, set to be effective from

Israel Braces for Potential Retaliatory Strikes Amid Rising Tensions with Iran and Hezbollah

Israel is preparing for possible retaliatory strikes from Iran and

Imminent Risk of a Mega-Earthquake in Japan?

The southwest region of Japan has experienced another significant tremor,

Terror Threat in Vienna: Taylor Swift Concert Cancellations Tarnish Austria’s Reputation

The planned terrorist attack on Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts has