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Korean husband-and-wife team champion in July Monthly Medal

Riyadh - Muslimchronicle

A good number of golfers braved the hot weather in the off-season and teed it up on Saturday morning for the July Monthly Medal golf tournament at Dirab Golf & Country Club on the outskirts of Riyadh. The Korean husband-and-wife team of Dong Soon Kang and Chan Hwi Lee emerged champion in the two ball Texas Scramble format competition withRead more

US bombers fly in South Korea after Pyongyang’s second ICBM test

Seoul - Muslimchronicle

The United States flew two supersonic bombers over the Korean Peninsula on Sunday in a show of force against North Korea following the country’s latest intercontinental ballistic missile test. The B-1 bombers were escorted by South Korean fighter jets as they performed a low-pass over an air base near the South Korean capital of Seoul before returning to the AndersenRead more

Samsung Electronics reports 88.9 percent jump in Q2 net profit

Seoul - Muslimchronicle

Samsung Electronics on Thursday reported an 88.9 percent jump in its second quarter net profit, boosted by demand for its memory chips and a rise in smartphone sales as the firm seeks to move on from last year's recall debacle. Net profit for the April to June period rose to 11.05 trillion won (US$9.92 billion) from 5.85 trillion won aRead more

Peaceful outcome for Korean peninsula still possible, says Pence

Sydney - Arab today

Denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula can still be achieved peacefully because of Washington's new engagement with China, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Saturday, despite growing fears North Korea could soon conduct a new nuclear test. South Korea is on heightened alert ahead of another important anniversary in the reclusive North that could be the trigger for a newRead more

China's foreign minister says only diplomacy can resolve North Korea tensions

Beijing - Arab Today

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday diplomatic means must be used to resolve tensions on the Korean peninsula, where North Korea has vowed to continue with its nuclear and missile programmes in defiance of U.N. sanctions. Wang, speaking at a news conference in Beijing, urged all sides to find a peaceful solution. Source: NNARead more

China FM: 'Conflict Can Break Out On Korean Peninsula Any Moment'

Beijing - Arab Today

China has warned that "conflict could break out at any moment" on the Korean Peninsula, as North Korea and the United States increasingly seem headed for a potential military confrontation. Speaking on Friday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also said there would be "no winner" in a potential war, and that the party that triggered conflict would "pay the price."Read more

China Confirms Commitment to Denuclearization and Dialogue to Solve Korean Peninsula Issue

Beijing - Arab Today

China is committed to denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and proposes all parties de-escalate tensions through dialogue and consultation, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Wednesday. Li told a press conference after the close of the annual parliamentary session that the situation in the Korean Peninsula and even broader Northeast Asia has recently become tense, Chinese news agency (Xinhua) reported. "TensionsRead more

The language of tolerance

Hounslow - Arab today

For people wishing to learn a foreign language, the list of options to pick one from can be daunting. However, often they end up selecting safe options such as French, German or Spanish. Due to historic and economic reasons, European languages have dominated the linguistic map of the world. “There is definitely a bias in not just the West, butRead more

South Korean striker Ha Tae-Goon may leave Yanbian

Changchun - ArabToday

It has been reported that South Korean striker Ha Tae-Goon may leave Chinese Super League (CSL) side Yanbian before the 2017 season starts on March 3. According to the CSL rules made by the Chinese Football Association (CFA), each team is allowed to have a maximum of five foreign footballers. But Yanbian has six non-Chinese players on its roster now.Read more

South Korea court rejects arrest warrant for Samsung heir

Seoul - Arab Today

A South Korean court on Thursday refused to authorise the arrest of the heir to the Samsung business empire, in a setback to prosecutors probing a corruption scandal engulfing President Park Geun-hye. Officials on Monday sought the arrest of Lee Jae-Yong on charges of bribery, embezzlement and perjury, sending shock waves through the group, which is a major part ofRead more