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'Don’t be afraid to take the big trip, fulfill your dream now': The Israeli who traveled to 59 countries in 4 years

Uri Liron wanted to see the world so he became a full time travel blogger with 38,000 followers on Instagram who has visited 59 countries, next setting his sights on South Korea; One of his most notable trips was to a Kenyan village that idolizes Israel; 'My passion is to meet people and gain experiences'

Assaf Kamar | 10.22.24

נשיא רוסיה פוטין ו רודן צפון קוריאה קים ג'ונג און ב פסגה ב פיונגיאנג

North Korea demolishes cross-border roads with South Korea amid escalating tensions

Kim Jong Un orders closure of transport links after accusing South Korea of flying drones over Pyongyang

Ynetnews | 10.15.24

גבול דרום קוריאה צפון קוריאה האזור הביטחוני המשותף

North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across heavily fortified border

Defections from north to south across border considered risky and relatively rare, with most escapees making their way to south through China or other third countries

Ynetnews | 08.20.24

BTS member Suga admits to riding electric scooter after drinking, has license revoked

Singer fined and license revoked after failing breathalyzer test following traffic incident near his Seoul house

Ynetnews | 08.07.24

בלון בלוני זבל ש צפון קוריאה שיגרה ל דרום קוריאה

Kim Jung Un's balloons land in Seoul Presidential compound, raising security concerns

Over 2,000 garbage-filled balloons have been sent from Pyongyang over South Korean's skies in recent weeks; experts say it's unlikely it was intentional, as Kim lacks the requisite technology to guide the balloons in a precise manner

ynet correspondents | 07.25.24

North Korean trash balloons sent to South Korea found to contain parasites

Hermit state has been launching trash balloons over the border into southern neighbor since late May

Ynetnews | 06.25.24

South Korea issues lawsuits against high-ranking Israeli officials for 'crimes against humanity'

In a move no one saw coming, South Korea has submitted lawsuits targeting Israeli officials including Benjamin Netanyahu, Itamar Ben-Gvir, Bezalel Smotrich and Yoav Gallant; Alleging 'crimes against humanity', the move has prompted the Foreign Ministry to recommend Israeli officials considering a visit to South Korea to consult with the ministry

Itamar Eichner | 06.24.24

שגריר ישראל בדרום קוריאה עקיבא תור ורעייתו ד"ר נעמי תור

Israeli ambassador’s popular Torah radio show in South Korea becomes a book

Ambassador Akiva Tor compiles three years of broadcasts into book in Korean about Book of Genesis, illustrated by his wife, Naomi; proceeds will go to charity

Itamar Eichner | 06.12.24

North Korea sends balloons carrying feces into South Korea

North Korea launches over 260 balloons filled with waste across border, prompting South Korea to Issue safety warnings and condemn inhumane actions

Ynetnews | 06.02.24

'Israel is a terrorist organization': antisemitic sentiment spreads in Far East

Chinese online users justify the October 7 attack and many Japanese view Israel as an obstacle to peace while South Korean activists accuse Israel of killing the resistance movement; all these countries have seen a major surge in antisemitism since the war's outbreak

Zeev Avrahami | 05.31.24

Court indicts 'Squid Games' star of sexual misconduct

South Korean actor Oh Young-soo sentenced to eight months in prison on a two-year probation for allegedly touching a woman he met inappropriately

Ynet | 03.15.24

Hamas is using North Korean-made weapons in Gaza, South Korea confirms

South Korea's intelligence agency confirms report indicating Hamas used North Korean-made F-7 grenade launcher; image shows fuse bearing Korean letters

Ynetnews | 01.08.24

סרטון ההסברה של ישראל שעורר סערה בדרום קוריאה

Israeli advocacy video with local actors angers South Korean government

Israeli embassy in Seoul creates video depicting events reminiscent of October 7 using Korean actors to garner empathy; Local government labels effort 'inappropriate', prompting Israeli embassy to remove it

Itamar Eichner | 12.29.23

Greta Lee: 'I believe that that is the future of American filmmaking'

A24 has brought Asian American experiences to the fore with hits like Everything Everywhere All at Once, and their new film Past Lives is already seen as an Oscar contender; Lead actress Greta Lee discusses frustration from years of cultural neglect and Asian American artists' desire to escape this 'cultural ghetto’

Amir Bogen, New York | 08.19.23

Eli Cohen wishes Biden takes SA under his wing

Foreign Minister proposes 'South Korea model' to counter Iran's nuclear ambitions

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, in a Wall Street Journal op-ed, proposes the 'South Korea model' to deter Iran's nuclear ambitions; Following IAEA report on Iran, Cohen emphasizes US defense pacts as pivotal for regional stability amid concerns about Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear aspirations

ynet correspondents | 08.09.23