Hein-kuhn Oh - A corporal on red clay (2010) #art #mastoart #EastAsia #Korea #photography #HeinKuhnOh

Pelicana https://www.diningandcooking.com/922511/pelicana/

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ANALYSIS: After a wave of successful weapons sales to Poland, South #Korea has expressed interest in bidding for the Orka project.

But despite its proven track record of arms sales, Seoul faces many challenges to extend cooperation into Polish waters.

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North #Korea faces severe food insecurity, with a recent U.N. estimate indicating that 12 million, nearly half the population, are undernourished.

While a U.N. report recommends dryland farming, experts highlight more pressing issues.
https://www.nknews.org/2023/09/could-dryland-farming-be-the-answer-to-north-koreas-persistent-food-woes/?mtm_campaign=fediverse

At the G20, Yoon pledged $2.3B for Ukraine's reconstruction: $300M in immediate aid and $2B in low-interest EDCF loans from 2025.

He also allocated $300M to the U.N. Green Climate Fund for climate-vulnerable nations, demonstrating South #Korea's commitment to sustainability.(2/2)

Amid global security shifts, South #Korea grapples with new factors. Putin invited Kim Jong Un to visit the country, raising concerns about Russia-North #Korea ties.

This move may challenge South #Korea’s efforts to bolster security cooperation with Japan and the U.S. (2/2)

Took 4 hours but worth. I put every bit of love into this batch. https://www.diningandcooking.com/921866/took-4-hours-but-worth-i-put-every-bit-of-love-into-this-batch/

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Multinational firms in #Korea evaded over $375M in customs duties in the last 5 years by not submitting required data, but the customs agency won only 3 out of 10 tax litigation cases against them, sparking concerns about the tax authority's effectiveness.

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South #Korea plans to grant permanent residency to migrant care workers with five or more years of experience in areas facing population decline, aiming to address shortages of caregivers in aging regions and promote family reunification. https://buff.ly/3sNQDun?mtm_campaign=fediverse

ICYMI: Tipping the debate: The growing controversy over South Korea’s gratuity culture

“But the term ‘tip’ feels demeaning. I feel it implies some hierarchical disparity," KY Park, a businessman in his 50s, told #Korea Pro.

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https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2023/09/11/after-record-earnings-large-scale-walkout-looms-at-chanel-korea.html

#Chanel #Korea strike: Chanel #profits up 74%, allocates 95% as #dividends to head office

#ChanelKorea #union #unions #strike #strikes #capitalism #WageSlavery #ClassWar #Luxembourg

Six out of 10 large companies in South #Korea have no or undecided hiring plans for H2, citing tightening management and worsening profitability as the primary reason.

This may worsen youth unemployment, already at 6% for ages 15-29 in July.
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The presidential office in Seoul emphasized Yoon-Biden rapport throughout the G20 summit, with Biden praising Yoon's role in the Camp David trilateral summit.

Yoon's diplomatic efforts may impact domestic ratings amid South #Korea's various ongoing controversies. (2/2)

Dakdoritang Spicy Korean Chicken Stew https://www.diningandcooking.com/920813/dakdoritang-spicy-korean-chicken-stew-2/

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Hein-kuhn Oh - A soldier with a poncho in front of camouflaged tent (2011) #art #mastoart #EastAsia #Korea #photography #HeinKuhnOh

ANALYSIS: Why South #Korea faces an uphill battle in bid for Poland’s Orka sub program

"Beyond the nuances of naval warfare, there’s a pragmatic layer to Europe’s advantage: proximity," writes John Lee. https://buff.ly/3LjovFI?mtm_campaign=fediverse

South #Korea reduces funding for sex crime prevention initiatives, despite an overall increase in the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family's budget, raising concerns over potential impacts on education and violence prevention programs.

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North #Korea celebrated its 75th founding anniversary a few hours before midnight on Friday with a large-scale “militia” parade, featuring Worker-Peasant Red Guards, multiple rocket launchers and armed students passing through Kim Il Sung Square.https://www.nknews.org/2023/09/kim-jong-un-celebrates-75-years-of-north-korea-with-mass-militia-parade/?mtm_campaign=fediverse

South #Korea witnessed a 9% surge in suicide deaths in the first half of this year, attributed to financial hardships amid the ongoing pandemic.

Concerns grow as South #Korea maintains its position with the highest suicide rate among OECD nations since 2003.https://buff.ly/3r1gTkC?mtm_campaign=fediverse

North #Korea kicked off its 75th founding anniversary celebration on Friday night with a large-scale "militia" parade, featuring Worker-Peasant Red Guards, multiple rocket launchers and armed students passing through Kim Il Sung Square. https://www.nknews.org/2023/09/kim-jong-un-celebrates-75-years-of-north-korea-with-mass-militia-parade/?mtm_campaign=fediverse