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Nations at 77: A global snapshot of growing pains and triumphs throughout history

Israel's 77th year finds it grappling with internal divisions over judicial reform, war, and national identity, yet is still on the pathway to success. How did other nations fare?

 Flags of China and U.S. are displayed on a printed circuit board with semiconductor chips

China asks Korea not to export products using rare earths to US defense firms

The letters said Korean companies could face sanctions if they violate the export restrictions, the report said.

22/04/2025
Members of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team stand after Mk82 bombs fell outside the shooti

South Korea says it fires shots after North Korean soldiers cross demarcation line

On Monday, the South's military said about 1,500 North Koreans were working on barbed wire installations and land work in the demilitarized zone, as the North was conducting military exercises.

By REUTERS
08/04/2025

South Korean researchers unveil AI that predicts your heart's biological age

Study finds that when biological heart age exceeds chronological age by seven years, risk of death and major cardiovascular events increases sharply.

Trump's tariffs on Israel a regression in trade ties, businesses and officials say

Officials said they were convinced that Israel's decision to cancel Israeli tariffs on US imports would prevent US tariffs on Israel.

By STEVEN SCHEER/ REUTERS , EVE YOUNG , AMICHAI STEIN
03/04/2025
Israelis protest against Benjamin Netanyhahu's government in Jerusalem, March 23, 2025

Israel vs abroad: How do oppositions act against perceived undemocratic laws?

With protests starting to lose momentum, people are starting to question whether opposition parties are doing enough themselves.

South Korea air force jets accidentally drop bombs on homes, injuring 15

The accident occured in Pocheon, where South Korea and US troops are scheduled to have a joint exercise next week.

By REUTERS
06/03/2025

Chopin by way of Korea: Pianist Yeon-Min Park brings her take on romantic music to Israel

Park hails from South Korea where she studied under the tutelage of Israeli pianist and educator Dr. Aviram Reichert.

17/01/2025

Only two survive after South Korean plane carrying 181 crashes, bursts into flames

179 people have been killed after a Boeing 737-800 aircraft drove off the runway and crashed into a wall at Muan International Airport in South Korea on Sunday, Korean media reported.

Democracy, liberty, and states of emergency: Five lessons from South Korea

In South Korea, the combination of broad and determined public involvement with functioning institutions that are still democratic seems to be effective and successful at keeping democracy afloat. 

By NADAV DAGAN
15/12/2024
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