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2024 - 10 - 28

K-Pop Meets Top Talks: South Korea and the U.S. Get Serious Over Drones!

Drones - Foreign Entrepreneurs - National Defense - NATO - North Korea - South Korea - US-South Korea Relations

Curious about the South Korean drone drama and the upcoming 2+2 talks with the U.S. and NATO? This piece breaks it down with a fun twist!

Tensions are on the rise as South Korea and the United States prepare for their "2+2" talks this week, bringing together their top foreign and defense officials to discuss pressing security issues revolving around North Korean activities. This strategic meeting comes as both nations are taking a keen interest in North Korea’s latest claims regarding drones and military maneuvers. As Seoul braces for the spotlight, the discussions are sure to cover a range of topics from cooperation with NATO to the ever-challenging security landscape in East Asia.

In a surprising twist, North Korea has been in the headlines for more than just its usual missile tests. The nation has accused South Korea of sending drones into its airspace, supposedly for political propaganda purposes. North Korea's defense ministry voiced strong concerns over these alleged intrusions, describing them as blatant violations of sovereignty. This unfolding drama seems to have a touch of a spy thriller, complete with accusations that a drone discovered in Pyongyang took off from a South Korean base, making it the perfect topic for global gossip.

As the Southern side gears up to brief NATO on the North's troop deployments alongside Russia, both nations find themselves caught in a tightening spiral of accusations and denials, escalating tensions further. Meanwhile, while diplomatic discussions heat up, South Korea isn't letting the clouds of geopolitics rain on its entrepreneurial parade either! The country is preparing to roll out a special visa designed to attract foreign entrepreneurs, embracing innovation despite regional pressures. It’s almost as if the hustle of business doesn’t pause for a moment, even while military jets might be buzzing overhead!

In the world of unique developments, did you know that South Korea has just opened bidding for 1.8 GW of wind power? With a significant portion allocated for both offshore and onshore projects, it’s a great leap towards sustainable energy, proving that they can multitask amidst international drama. Another intriguing fact? The North has been conducting constitutional lectures labeling South Korea as a hostile state! Seems like North Korea keeps busy even while still taking swipes at its neighbor—a true case of diplomacy and rivalry wrapped in a tense package!

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S. Korea, US to hold '2+2' talks among foreign, defense chiefs amid ... (Korea Times)

South Korea and the United States will hold their 'two plus two' talks among the top foreign and defense officials this week, Seoul's foreign ministry said ...

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S. Korea set to brief NATO on N. Korean troops in Russia (Yonhap News)

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was set to receiv...

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North Korea blames South's military for drone intrusion (CNA)

SEOUL: North Korea's defence ministry blamed South Korea's military for sending drones into its territory for political purposes, calling it an infringement ...

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N. Korea claims S. Korean drone took off from western border island ... (koreatimes)

North Korea said Monday that its analysis of the flight log of a drone that crashed in Pyongyang earlier this month showed it took off from a South Korean ...

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South Korea to Introduce Special Visa for Foreign Entrepreneurs (BusinessKorea)

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups is set to introduce a new visa to address the challenges faced by foreign entrepreneurs in South Korea.

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Estonian Riigikogu committee on visit to South Korea, Taiwan (ERR News)

This Sunday, the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu began a visit to South Korea and Taiwan, where the focus will be on the regional security ...

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North Korea says 'proved' South Korea sent drone over Pyongyang (Al Arabiya English)

North Korean state media said Monday that an investigation had “proved” South Korea's military sent a drone over Pyongyang to drop propaganda leaflets,

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South Korean delegation to brief NATO on North Korean troops for ... (Reuters)

A high-level delegation from South Korea will brief the North Atlantic Council about North Korea's troop deployment to Russia on Monday, NATO said on Sunday ...

N. Korea Releases Results of Investigation into Alleged Drone ... (KBS WORLD Radio News)

North Korea has reiterated that the South Korean military flew a drone that was found in its capital Pyongyang earlier this month, claiming that the enemy ...

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S. Korea boosts cooperation with NATO, US in response to NK ... (koreatimes)

North Korean soldiers march during a military parade at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, July 27, 2023, in this photo released by the North's official ...

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South Korea opens bidding for 1.8 GW of wind power (Asian Power)

Broken down, 1 GW has been set aside for fixed bottom offshore, 500 megawatts (MW) for floating offshore, and 300 MW for onshore wind. Deadline for a project ...

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Sariwon holds constitutional lectures defining South Korea as ... (Daily NK)

North Korean officials in Sariwon attended a lecture on a constitutional amendment officially designating South Korea as a hostile state.

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North Korea accuses South Korea of drone incursions, warns of ... (WION)

North Korea has accused South Korea of flying drones over its territory for propaganda purposes. Pyongyang has labelled this a violation of its sovereignty, ...

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(2nd LD) N. Korea claims S. Korean drone took off from western ... (Yonhap News)

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Monday that its analysis of the flight log of a drone that crashed in Pyongyang earlier this month showed it took ...

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South Korea Achieves Highest Rating in Anti-Money Laundering ... (BusinessKorea)

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Financial Services Commission announced on Oct. 27 that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has decided to ...

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S. Korea set to brief NATO on N. Korean troops in Russia (Korea Times)

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was set to receive a briefing from senior South Korean officials on Monday regarding North Korean troops in ...

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(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. to hold '2+2' talks among foreign, defense ... (Yonhap News)

(ATTN: UPDATES with U.S. State Department's statement, other details in paras 6-13; ADDS photos) By Kim Seung-yeon. SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea ...

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South Korea reaches out to NATO and US, prompting speculation of ... (The Hankyoreh)

Providing offensive weapons to Ukraine would the situation on the Korean Peninsula less stable.

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S. Korea to hold talks with NATO allies amid NK troops in Russia ... (The Korea Herald)

South Korea is set to convene its first 2+2 foreign and defense ministerial meeting with the United States in more than three years, paired with inaugural ...

S. Korea's Foreign, Defense Ministers to Meet US Counterparts ... (KBS WORLD Radio News)

According to Seoul's foreign ministry on Monday, the talks will take place in Washington on Thursday among foreign minister Cho Tae-yul, defense minister Kim ...

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South Korea Explores Halal Market in Indonesia (English Tempo.co)

South Korean Ministry of Agriculture and Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation facilitate food companies to enter the Indonesian halal market.

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Riigikogu committee on visit to South Korea, Taiwan (ERR News)

This Sunday, the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu began a visit to South Korea and Taiwan, where the focus will be on the regional security ...

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South Korea's Yoon says North Korean troops' Ukraine war ... (Reuters Australia)

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Monday that the actual deployment of North Korean troops to the front lines of the war in Ukraine may come ...

South Korean officials brief NATO on North Korean troops helping ... (NPR)

NATO is receiving an intelligence briefing from South Korean officials about the possible involvement of North Korean troops helping Russia in Ukraine.

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NATO confirms N. Korea's troop deployment to join Russia's war in ... (koreatimes)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed Monday that North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia's Kursk region ...

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South Korea's Yoon says North Korean troops' Ukraine war ... (Yahoo Lifestyle)

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Monday that the actual deployment of North Korean troops to the front lines of the war in Ukraine may come ...

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NATO confirms that North Korea has sent troops to join Russia's war ... (ABC News)

NATO has confirmed that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia to aid in its war against Ukraine and that some have already been deployed in Russia's ...

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North Korean defectors offer to support Ukrainian psyops against ... (TVP World)

Nearly 200 North Korean defectors who live in South Korea, many with military backgrounds, seek to deploy to Ukraine to launch a psychological warfare ...

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South Korea readies air defense amid threats from North (Newsweek)

Seoul says it expects its Low Altitude Missile Defense system to match if not exceed the performance of Israel's Iron Dome.

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South Korea to use homegrown transmission for K2 tanks (Korea JoongAng Daily)

South Korea's defense authorities approved on Monday a plan to build K2 battle tanks with a homegrown transmission system, the state arms procurement agency ...

South Korean officials brief NATO on North Korean troops helping ... (WNIJ and WNIU)

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Estonian parlt's foreign affairs committee starts visit to South Korea ... (Baltic Times)

TALLINN – A delegation of the foreign affairs committee of the Estonian parliament on Sunday embarked on a week-long visit to South Korea ...

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Aging demographics push South Korea's insurance market to $191 ... (Insurance Business ASIA)

As South Korea's population ages rapidly, the demand for health and retirement-focused insurance products is forecasted to drive steady growth in the ...

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