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GULF CRISIS: Trump's call to jointly police Hormuz puts allies in a dilemma
SEOUL, March 16 (AJP) - The United States has initiated the war against Iran, but the fallout from Tehran’s weaponization of the Strait of Hormuz — a maritime route vital to Asia-Pacific economies that together account for roughly 70 percent of global output — is now being shifted onto those countries, according to the logic advanced by President Donald Trump. Posting on his social media pla
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GULF CRISIS: Trump's coalition push puts Korea's Cheonghae Unit in spotlight
SEOUL, March 16 (AJP) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for other countries to help escort commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has drawn cautious and broadly noncommittal responses from allies, with South Korea’s Cheonghae Unit emerging as the most likely naval asset should Seoul decide to participate. South Korea and other countries asked by Washington to help protect mercha
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BTS Live D-5 : Seoul turns into citywide festival as BTS makes comeback
SEOUL, March 16 (AJP) - Seoul is poised to burst into light and sound this weekend as a quarter million fans descend on the Korean capital for a comeback performance by the mega-group BTS. The concert in Gwanghwamun Square will be the first in four years, following the completion of mandatory military service by the group members. The performance will follow the release Friday of ARIRANG, BTS’ fift
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BTS LIVE D-5: 'BTS effect' in force as fans swarm into Seoul
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Korea's default risk premiums rise faster than others, yet below 5-year average
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Asian stocks diverge, KOSPI ends positive despite jittery won
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KPop Demon Hunters went Up, Up, winning 2 Oscars for Best Animated and Original Song
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GULF CRISIS: South Korea to release 22.46 million barrels from strategic reserve
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PHOTOS: Living heritage and neon dreams - The parallel shopping worlds of Astana
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Over 200 South Koreans return home on military aircraft from Middle East
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Rice, beans, eggs among items under price control watch
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South Korea finishes Winter Paralympics with best-ever medal haul
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BTS Live D-5: Gwanghwamun begins dressing up as a giant open-air stage
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BTS Comeback D-6: Police brace for massive crowds with heightened security
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BTS Comeback D-8: Concert economy visible across Gwanghwamun accommodations
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BTS Comeback D-8: Downtown Seoul turns into a city-scale stage
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BTS Comeback D-9 — Spotify sets Han River cruise for immersive "SWIMSIDE" fan event
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Miyeon, NOWZ set to perform at fashion-themed festival in Tokyo
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BTS Comeback D-10 South Korea flags 1,800 resale listings for BTS concerts
