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North Korea's Kim positioning daughter as successor
Reuters, Published on 13/02/2026
» SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to be taking steps to consolidate his daughter's position as successor, and there are signs she is providing input on policy matters, South Korean lawmakers said on Thursday, citing a spy agency briefing.
South Korea's ex-first lady jailed for 20 months for taking bribes
AFP, Published on 28/01/2026
» SEOUL — A South Korean judge handed the country's former first lady Kim Keon Hee 20 months in jail for accepting lavish gifts from a cult-like church on Wednesday, but acquitted her for alleged stock manipulation and other charges.
Netflix's The Great Flood dominates non-English charts
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 29/12/2025
» Netflix's The Great Flood envisions near-future Seoul under threat of a catastrophic, worldwide deluge.
Wuxi hero Banlung eyes Games glory
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 02/11/2025
» Newly crowned world champion Banlung Tubtimdang returned home after his gold‑winning performance at the World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi, China, this week.
Thailand’s Festival Of Lights
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 31/10/2025
» A part of Thai culture for centuries, Loy Krathong will be celebrated on Nov 5 and is based on the lunar calendar ritual of releasing illuminated lotus-shaped floats or krathongs on rivers and waterways. It also pays homage to the water goddess, apart from being a time to reflect, express gratitude and make a wish for good fortune. Guru By Bangkok Post lists a few places to join in the celebrations.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Oct 31-Nov 6
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 31/10/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Banlung blows his rivals away
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 30/10/2025
» Banlung Tubtimdang's scintillating gold-winning effort at the 2025 World Taekwondo Championships on Tuesday night has reignited Thailand's hopes for further success at the upcoming 2025 SEA Games and the 2028 Olympics.
Kim Jong Un brings a guest to Beijing: His potential heir
New York Times, Published on 03/09/2025
» SEOUL — North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, travelled to Beijing this week to hobnob with the presidents of China and Russia, two of his nation’s key allies. But he seems to have had another purpose for the trip: introducing his daughter as his potential successor.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: June 18-24
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 18/06/2025
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
South Korea president impeachment court ruling on Friday
AFP, Published on 01/04/2025
» SEOUL - South Korea's Constitutional Court will issue its long-awaited ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment Friday, months after he was suspended for declaring martial law.