US, South Korea advance trade deal during Trump's visit to Seoul
Pacific Asia • Oct 29, 2025, 8:39 AM
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he and his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung had “pretty much finalised” a trade deal that will see Washington steeply lower its tariffs on Seoul in return for a $350 billion investment in the US.
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K-pop diplomacy goes full throttle as South Korea hosts APEC summit
Pacific Asia • 3:18 PM
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Recently back from military service, BTS's leader RM made history by becoming the first K-pop idol to give a keynote address at an APEC CEO summit in South Korea, calling on global leaders to support culture and embrace diversity. Coming four years after
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UN accuses Iran of widespread arrests, abuses after 12-day war with Israel
Pacific Asia • 2:53 AM
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United Nations fact finders on Thursday condemned Iran for intensifying repression since its 12-day war with Israel in June, reporting more than 21,000 arrests and widespread mistreatment of minorities and journalists.
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