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South Korea’s Lee replaces 6 ministers, fills key AI roles in year-two Cabinet reset

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s shake-up filled monthslong vacancies in key presidential AI posts.

Jeju police re-examining circumstances around death of woman in palm farm

The body of Jang Mi-ran, 37, was found on Aug 24, 104 days after she was reported missing on May 15.

S. Korea’s medical tourism continues double-digit growth

Foreign nationals spent 213 billion won (S$197 million) on medical services and related products during the month in July.

South Korea names veteran technocrat Lee Hyoung-il as new finance chief in Cabinet reshuffle

Lee Hyoung-il has been named as the new deputy prime minister and minister of economy and finance.

Plushies spending nights at Japan museums gain traction

Plushies “visit” The National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo.

South Korean police recover more remains of Chinese student allegedly killed by lecturer

China says 16 dead, 546 missing in Tibet mudslide: State media

Figures from Nepal and from Chinese authorities in charge of Tibet put the total number of missing close to 3,000, with 691 bodies recovered.

Highest heavy rain warning issued in central Japan, mudslides reported

A heavy rain warning was issued for some areas in the Fukui Prefecture on Aug 30.

Masks, test kits back on shopping lists amid signs of Covid-19 resurgence in S. Korea

Major convenience store chains in South Korea have seen a rise in sales of Covid-19-related products over the past month.

North Korea defence minister dismissed: State media

The leadership shuffle comes shortly after joint annual drills between South Korea and the United States wrapped up.

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