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Curling-Britain, US maintain winning streaks, champions Italy bounce back

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Mixed Doubles Round Robin Session 5 - United States of America vs Canada - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 06, 2026. Korey Dropkin of United States and Cory Thiesse of United States look on during their match against Brett Gallant of Canada and Jocelyn Peterman of Canada REUTERS/Issei Kato
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Mixed Doubles Round Robin Session 5 - United States of America vs Canada - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 06, 2026. Korey Dropkin of United States and Cory Thiesse of United States look on during their match against Brett Gallant of Canada and Jocelyn Peterman of Canada REUTERS/Issei Kato

UN to approve sanction exemptions on N. Korea aid projects: Sources

North Korea has long struggled with its state-managed economy and chronic food shortages.
North Korea has long struggled with its state-managed economy and chronic food shortages.

South Korean marathon coach regains licence after athlete interaction controversy

This interaction between coach Kim Wan-ki (left) and runner Lee Su-min at the 2025 Incheon International Marathon in November attracted public criticism.
This interaction between coach Kim Wan-ki (left) and runner Lee Su-min at the 2025 Incheon International Marathon in November attracted public criticism.

Seoul official says ‘new progress’ on North Korea possible in coming days

Analysts say the move would allow South Korea’s NGOs to provide humanitarian assistance – such as nutritional supplements – to North Korea.
Analysts say the move would allow South Korea’s NGOs to provide humanitarian assistance – such as nutritional supplements – to North Korea.

Curling-Sweden's Wranaas shine after putting sibling rivalry to bed

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Mixed Doubles Round Robin Session 1 - Sweden vs South Korea - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 04, 2026. Isabella Wranaa of Sweden in action REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Mixed Doubles Round Robin Session 1 - Sweden vs South Korea - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 04, 2026. Isabella Wranaa of Sweden in action REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

Coupang confirms more users hit by data leak that South Korean official says has ‘shaken’ US ties

Coupang said it had identified a former employee confessed to the leak but did not disclose details about the alleged suspect.
Coupang said it had identified a former employee confessed to the leak but did not disclose details about the alleged suspect.

China has seized Sony’s television halo

The power of branding still holds for Sony in its television sets, even if its screens are no longer manufactured by it.
The power of branding still holds for Sony in its television sets, even if its screens are no longer manufactured by it.

Will DDP survive? Seoul’s landmark turns into political battlefield

Officials said DDP attracted 17.1 million people last year alone.
Officials said DDP attracted 17.1 million people last year alone.

S. Korea’s ruling party calls for probe into online posts linking President Lee to Epstein scandal

A press conference was held in response to online posts linking South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
A press conference was held in response to online posts linking South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

South Korean governor draws criticism for suggesting importing women for marriage as population fix

During the meeting, Mr Kim Hee-su urged authorities to legislate the issue of population decline in the area.
During the meeting, Mr Kim Hee-su urged authorities to legislate the issue of population decline in the area.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.