<p>Seoul said in a report on Thursday (March 30) that North Korea executes people for drugs, sharing South Korean media, and religious activities as it stifles its citizens' human rights and freedom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>South Korea's Unification Ministry has collated the report, basing the 450-page report on testimony and information gathered from 2017 to 2022 of over 500 North Koreans who fled from their homeland.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ministry, which is responsible for handling inter-Korean affairs, said in the report: "North Korean citizens' right to life appears to be greatly threatened."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Executions are widely carried out for acts that do not justify the death penalty, including drug crimes, distribution of South Korean videos, and religious and superstitious activities," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>News agency Reuters reported that the findings aligned with the United Nations investigations and reports from non-governmental organisations.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The report sheds light upon the rights abuses in communities, prison camps, etc., including public executions, torture and arbitrary arrests. Meanwhile, North Korea rejects the criticism of its rights conditions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ministry also claimed that deaths and torture regularly occur in detention facilities and some people were summarily executed after being caught trying to cross the border.&nbsp;</p>

<p>South Korea aims to highlight the North's efforts of boosting nuclear and missile arsenals, instead of improving the living conditions of common people. &nbsp;</p>

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Seoul said in a report on Thursday (March 30) that North Korea executes people for drugs, sharing South Korean media, and religious activities as it stifles its citizens' human rights and freedom.

Seoul said in a report on Thursday (March 30) that North Korea executes people for drugs, sharing South Korean media, and religious activities as it stifles its citizens' human rights and freedom. South Korea's Unification Ministry has collated the report, basing the 450-page report on testimony and information gathered from 2017 to 2022 of over 500 North Koreans who fled from their homeland. The ministry, which is responsible for handling inter-Korean affairs, said in the report: "North Korean citizens' right to life appears to be greatly threatened." ALSO READ | Russian jihadist trades his weapons to open sushi restaurant in war-torn Syria "Executions are widely carried out for acts that do not justify the death penalty, including drug crimes, distribution of South Korean videos, and religious and superstitious activities," it added. News agency Reuters reported that the findings aligned with the United Nations investigations and reports from non-governmental organisations. WATCH | Kim Jong-Un: Aim to defend North Korea against US and South Korea × The report sheds light upon the rights abuses in communities, prison camps, etc., including public executions, torture and arbitrary arrests. Meanwhile, North Korea rejects the criticism of its rights conditions. The ministry also claimed that deaths and torture regularly occur in detention facilities and some people were summarily executed after being caught trying to cross the border. South Korea aims to highlight the North's efforts of boosting nuclear and missile arsenals, instead of improving the living conditions of common people. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A male zebra ran&nbsp;wild in the capital of South Korea. It&nbsp;spent hours trotting down busy streets and back alleys before being tranquillised and taken back to a zoo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Social media&nbsp;videos showed the 3-year-old Zebra&nbsp;scuttling through Seoul's Gwangjin neighbourhood in the midst of heavy traffic, wandering down residential streets.</p>

<p>Later, the animal&nbsp;was herded to an alley by firefighters called to the scene, where it was tranquillised and taken back to its natural habitat in the Children's Grand Park in the eastern part of Seoul.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The initial report of a zebra wandering free around the neighborhood came to authorities at 3:43 p.m., according to the Gwangjin-gu fire station.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>An official from the station told CNN that as a group of fire officers arrived at the supposed location, they observed the zebra sprinting away and decided to pursue it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To keep it contained&nbsp;until zoo staff arrived, the policemen blocked its escape route&nbsp;from a back alley with safety barriers, fire vehicles, and police cars.</p>

<p>He claimed that at the zoo's request, fire officers avoided using anaesthesia on the Zebra.</p>

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<p>The animal&nbsp;was eventually brought under control&nbsp;by a team sent by the zoo, who arrived around 30 minutes later and gave it seven doses of a muscle relaxant, reported CNN.</p>

<p>At about 6:00 p.m., officers put an end to Sero's unusual outing by loading him aboard a vehicle&nbsp;that took him to the zoo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2005, six elephants also broke free from the same park and charged into a school and a restaurant, injuring one person in the chaos.&nbsp;</p>

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A male zebra ran wild in the capital of South Korea. It spent hours trotting down busy streets and back alleys before being tranquillised and taken back to a zoo.

A male zebra ran wild in the capital of South Korea. It spent hours trotting down busy streets and back alleys before being tranquillised and taken back to a zoo. Social media videos showed the 3-year-old Zebra scuttling through Seoul's Gwangjin neighbourhood in the midst of heavy traffic, wandering down residential streets. Later, the animal was herded to an alley by firefighters called to the scene, where it was tranquillised and taken back to its natural habitat in the Children's Grand Park in the eastern part of Seoul. Videos and pictures emerging of a zebra on the loose in the streets of Seoul today pic.twitter.com/UntZ4uRbvu — Hyunsu Yim (@hyunsuinseoul) March 23, 2023 × The initial report of a zebra wandering free around the neighborhood came to authorities at 3:43 p.m., according to the Gwangjin-gu fire station. ALSO READ | Asteroid big enough to wipe out a city will pass through Earth on this day An official from the station told CNN that as a group of fire officers arrived at the supposed location, they observed the zebra sprinting away and decided to pursue it. To keep it contained until zoo staff arrived, the policemen blocked its escape route from a back alley with safety barriers, fire vehicles, and police cars. He claimed that at the zoo's request, fire officers avoided using anaesthesia on the Zebra. ALSO READ | Meet the ‘Helmet man of India’: Road safety crusader who distributes helmets for free The animal was eventually brought under control by a team sent by the zoo, who arrived around 30 minutes later and gave it seven doses of a muscle relaxant, reported CNN. At about 6:00 p.m., officers put an end to Sero's unusual outing by loading him aboard a vehicle that took him to the zoo. In 2005, six elephants also broke free from the same park and charged into a school and a restaurant, injuring one person in the chaos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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According to North Korea's state media, Kim Jong-un has decided to take important practical war deterrence measures and this comes just a day before Seoul and Washington are said to begin their largest joint military drills in five years.

North Korea adopts war deterrent measures; U.S., South Korea to kick off freedom shield

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin met his South Korean counterpart in Seoul, pledging to beef up joint drills and security cooperation as South Korea seeks nuclear reassurances in the face of growing North Korean threats.

South Korea's defence minister welcomes US counterpart in Seoul

South Korea and the United States are discussing planning and implementation of U.S. nuclear operations to counter North Korea, Seoul's presidential office said on Tuesday.

Seoul: Nuclear exercises can be held between nuclear weapon states

<p>South Korea's intelligence service reported on&nbsp;Thursday that North Korean hackers had stolen an estimated 1.5 trillion won (USD 1.2 billion) in bitcoin and other virtual assets over the previous five years, with more than half of it happening this year alone. As per experts,&nbsp;North Korea has turned to crypto hacking and other illegal cyber operations as a source of desperately needed foreign cash to maintain its fragile&nbsp;economy and fund its nuclear development in response to tough UN sanctions and the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>North Korea's concentration on cybercrimes after UN economic sanctions were strengthened in 2017 in response to its nuclear programme has made it one of the world's finest countries at stealing digital assets, according to South Korea's major spy agency, the National Intelligence Service.</p>

<p>The UN sanctions that were imposed in 2016–17 prohibited North Korea from exporting goods including coal, textiles, and seafood, and forced member nations to bring home North Koreans who had been working abroad. After enacting some of the most severe restrictions in the world to combat the epidemic, its economy experienced significant blows.</p>

<p>In accordance with the NIS, state-sponsored North Korean hackers are suspected of stealing 800 billion won (USD 626 million) in virtual assets this year alone, for a total estimated theft of 1.5 trillion won (USD 1.2 billion) since 2017. It was stated that South Korea contributed more than 100 billion won (USD 78 million) to the total.</p>

<p>It stated that further assaults by North Korean hackers are most likely&nbsp;to target South Korean innovative technology and private data in the next year.</p>

<p>Despite its economic issues, North Korea has conducted a record number of missile launches in an effort, according to some experts, to upgrade its arsenal and increase its negotiating power in the event that it has to negotiate sanctions relief or other concessions from its adversaries.</p>

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South Korea's intelligence service reported on Thursday that North Korean hackers had stolen an estimated 1.5 trillion won (USD 1.2 billion) in bitcoin and other virtual assets over the previous five years, with more than half of it happening this year alone.

South Korea's intelligence service reported on Thursday that North Korean hackers had stolen an estimated 1.5 trillion won (USD 1.2 billion) in bitcoin and other virtual assets over the previous five years, with more than half of it happening this year alone. As per experts, North Korea has turned to crypto hacking and other illegal cyber operations as a source of desperately needed foreign cash to maintain its fragile economy and fund its nuclear development in response to tough UN sanctions and the COVID-19 pandemic. North Korea's concentration on cybercrimes after UN economic sanctions were strengthened in 2017 in response to its nuclear programme has made it one of the world's finest countries at stealing digital assets, according to South Korea's major spy agency, the National Intelligence Service. The UN sanctions that were imposed in 2016–17 prohibited North Korea from exporting goods including coal, textiles, and seafood, and forced member nations to bring home North Koreans who had been working abroad. After enacting some of the most severe restrictions in the world to combat the epidemic, its economy experienced significant blows. In accordance with the NIS, state-sponsored North Korean hackers are suspected of stealing 800 billion won (USD 626 million) in virtual assets this year alone, for a total estimated theft of 1.5 trillion won (USD 1.2 billion) since 2017. It was stated that South Korea contributed more than 100 billion won (USD 78 million) to the total. It stated that further assaults by North Korean hackers are most likely to target South Korean innovative technology and private data in the next year. Despite its economic issues, North Korea has conducted a record number of missile launches in an effort, according to some experts, to upgrade its arsenal and increase its negotiating power in the event that it has to negotiate sanctions relief or other concessions from its adversaries. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Seoul: North Korean hackers steal US$ 1.2 billion by crypto hacking and other illicit cyber activities

The countdown has begun for the release of the most anticipated movie of the year, Avatar 2. After premiering in London, 'Avatar: The Way of the Water', screened in South Korea's capital city of Seoul. Watch the video to know more.

'Avatar: The Way of the Water' screens in Seoul; team walks red carpet

<p>The national statistics office predicted that the percentage of South Koreans who will be living alone in 2050 will more than double from the year 2000. This represents a shift in household makeup that contributes to the lowest fertility rate in the world. In 2021, there were more single-person households (7.2 million, or one in three) than any other type of multiple-person family.&nbsp;According to Statistics Korea, the ratio, which was 15.5 per cent&nbsp;in 2000, will most likely jump&nbsp;to about 40 per cent by the middle of the century. The statistics show that families are changing as Koreans adjust to social conventions and&nbsp;economic realities in a nation that is quickly developing.</p>

<p>Although it still falls far short of Japan or Germany, South Korea now has a share of single-person homes that is roughly equivalent to that of the United Kingdom.</p>

<p>Almost half of singles stated&nbsp;lack of money and job security as their reasons for not getting married, while 12 per cent of respondents stated they felt burdened by having to raise children. 25 per cent&nbsp;of respondents claimed they haven't found the right match or don't feel the rush to get married.&nbsp;The country's elderly demographics will be further strained by the increase in one-person homes.</p>

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The national statistics office predicted that the percentage of South Koreans who will be living alone in 2050 will more than double from the year 2000. This represents a shift in household makeup that contributes to the lowest fertility rate in the world.

The national statistics office predicted that the percentage of South Koreans who will be living alone in 2050 will more than double from the year 2000. This represents a shift in household makeup that contributes to the lowest fertility rate in the world. In 2021, there were more single-person households (7.2 million, or one in three) than any other type of multiple-person family. According to Statistics Korea, the ratio, which was 15.5 per cent in 2000, will most likely jump to about 40 per cent by the middle of the century. The statistics show that families are changing as Koreans adjust to social conventions and economic realities in a nation that is quickly developing. Although it still falls far short of Japan or Germany, South Korea now has a share of single-person homes that is roughly equivalent to that of the United Kingdom. Almost half of singles stated lack of money and job security as their reasons for not getting married, while 12 per cent of respondents stated they felt burdened by having to raise children. 25 per cent of respondents claimed they haven't found the right match or don't feel the rush to get married. The country's elderly demographics will be further strained by the increase in one-person homes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

South Koreans in no rush to get married: Two in every five will be living alone by 2050, says data

<p>South Korea's capital, Seoul launched its first self-driving bus route on Friday as part of an experiment that engineers explained aims to make people adjust better to driverless vehicles on the roads.&nbsp;The new vehicle looks nothing like a regular bus. It has rounded edges along with gigantic&nbsp;windows that make it appear more like a toy bus than a technological innovation. As per&nbsp;Jeong Seong-gyun,&nbsp;head of autonomous driving at 42dot,&nbsp;the start-up responsible for self-driving technology, the shape of the bus is intentionally such to make it more people-friendly. This self-driving technology is now owned by auto giant Hyundai.</p>

<p>"This is the future," he told AFP, adding that the bus required "a considerable new type of design".</p>

<p>The bus looks a bit "like Lego" and is made of composite parts to help keep costs down and make it easy to replicate, he said.</p>

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<p><strong><em>The new vehicle does not look like a regular bus and has rounded edges along with large windows that make it appear more like a toy than a technological breakthrough. Photo credits: AFP</em></strong></p>

<p>Seong-gyun noted that instead of costly sensors, it uses cameras and lasers to navigate its route.</p>

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<p>The objective of the company was to make the technology affordable, secure, and easily adaptable to numerous types of vehicles in the future, such as delivery trucks.<br />
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For the time being, the bus will autonomously navigate a brief 3.4-kilometre (2.1-mile) circle in central Seoul under the tight supervision of a safety driver. The trip takes around 20 minutes.</p>

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<p>Additionally, the general public may board at two pre-determined stops after reserving a complimentary seat via an app.</p>

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South Korea's capital, Seoul launched its first self-driving bus route on Friday as part of an experiment that engineers explained aims to make people adjust better to driverless vehicles on the roads.

South Korea's capital, Seoul launched its first self-driving bus route on Friday as part of an experiment that engineers explained aims to make people adjust better to driverless vehicles on the roads. The new vehicle looks nothing like a regular bus. It has rounded edges along with gigantic windows that make it appear more like a toy bus than a technological innovation. As per Jeong Seong-gyun, head of autonomous driving at 42dot, the start-up responsible for self-driving technology, the shape of the bus is intentionally such to make it more people-friendly. This self-driving technology is now owned by auto giant Hyundai. "This is the future," he told AFP, adding that the bus required "a considerable new type of design". The bus looks a bit "like Lego" and is made of composite parts to help keep costs down and make it easy to replicate, he said. The new vehicle does not look like a regular bus and has rounded edges along with large windows that make it appear more like a toy than a technological breakthrough. Photo credits: AFP Seong-gyun noted that instead of costly sensors, it uses cameras and lasers to navigate its route. Also read | Indian start-up launches indigenous 3D printer that prints human tissues The objective of the company was to make the technology affordable, secure, and easily adaptable to numerous types of vehicles in the future, such as delivery trucks. For the time being, the bus will autonomously navigate a brief 3.4-kilometre (2.1-mile) circle in central Seoul under the tight supervision of a safety driver. The trip takes around 20 minutes. Also watch | South Korea Truckers Strike: President Yoon warns of crackdown on truckers Additionally, the general public may board at two pre-determined stops after reserving a complimentary seat via an app. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

South Korea: In a first, self-driving bus trial begins in Seoul

In South Korea, a cop was investigating the Halloween stampede and he has now been found dead. The 55-year-old was accused of deleting intelligence reports that was one of the possibility of this tragedy. Watch the video to know more.

South Korea Halloween stampede's under-investigation police officer found dead

Halloween revellers fill Tokyo's famous Shibuya neighborhood, this comes just after the deadly stampede in South Korea that killed over 150 people on Saturday. Japanese police have increased security around the iconic crossing, the police were keeping a close watch on the revelers who were mostly youngsters.

Japan: Halloween celebrations under the shadow of Seoul stampede

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<p>South Korean police chief on Tuesday admitted responsibility for the distressing crowd surge that took the lives of over 150 during Halloween festivities in the Itaewon district of Seoul.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, Yoon Hee Keun, commissioner general of the Korean National Police Agency in a televised press conference made the remarks, after the public piled pressure to fix responsibility on the authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I feel a heavy responsibility (for the disaster) as the head of one of related government offices. Police will do their best to prevent a tragedy like this from happening again.”</p>

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<p>Yoon admitted there were several lapses in response from the police. He said the initial investigation carried found that the urgent calls made by the citizens notifying them about the potential crush were not adequately responded to by the officers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police chief added that an internal investigation had been opened to ascertain clearly how the officers had handled the emergency calls and other issues such as their on-the-spot response in the face of a crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The admission by the police chief comes a day after security experts said proper crowd and traffic control by South Korean authorities could have prevented or at least mitigated the surge of Halloween partygoers in the lanes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Sunday, South Korea's President Yoon Suk-Yeol ordered a thorough investigation saying that the deadly stampede at the Halloween event "should not have happened".</p>

<p>"In the centre of Seoul, a tragedy and disaster occurred that should not have happened," Yoon said in a national address, vowing to "thoroughly investigate" the incident and ensure it never happens again.</p>

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South Korean police chief on Tuesday admitted responsibility for the distressing crowd surge that took the lives of over 150 during Halloween festivities in the Itaewon district of Seoul.

South Korean police chief on Tuesday admitted responsibility for the distressing crowd surge that took the lives of over 150 during Halloween festivities in the Itaewon district of Seoul. Reportedly, Yoon Hee Keun, commissioner general of the Korean National Police Agency in a televised press conference made the remarks, after the public piled pressure to fix responsibility on the authorities. “I feel a heavy responsibility (for the disaster) as the head of one of related government offices. Police will do their best to prevent a tragedy like this from happening again.” WATCH | Explained | How is a crowd crush different from a stampede? × Yoon admitted there were several lapses in response from the police. He said the initial investigation carried found that the urgent calls made by the citizens notifying them about the potential crush were not adequately responded to by the officers. The police chief added that an internal investigation had been opened to ascertain clearly how the officers had handled the emergency calls and other issues such as their on-the-spot response in the face of a crisis. The admission by the police chief comes a day after security experts said proper crowd and traffic control by South Korean authorities could have prevented or at least mitigated the surge of Halloween partygoers in the lanes. Read more: South Korea Halloween crush: The tragedy was avoidable, experts say On Sunday, South Korea's President Yoon Suk-Yeol ordered a thorough investigation saying that the deadly stampede at the Halloween event "should not have happened". "In the centre of Seoul, a tragedy and disaster occurred that should not have happened," Yoon said in a national address, vowing to "thoroughly investigate" the incident and ensure it never happens again. Read more: South Korea declares national mourning after 152 killed in Seoul Halloween stampede (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The South Korean government announced on Monday that it will launch an investigation into the Halloween stampede over the weekend that resulted in the loss of more than 150 lives in Seoul.</p>

<p>According to the official data, the death toll currently stands at 154 with 149 injured. Reuters reported that 33 of them – who are currently in the hospital - were in “serious condition”.</p>

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<p>"The government will undertake a thorough investigation into what caused this accident and do its best to make necessary institutional changes so that such an accident is not repeated," Prime Minister Han Duck-soo told the reporters after an emergency cabinet meeting.</p>

<p>"Identification has been completed for all of the 154 deceased except one, and I believe it is time for follow-up measures such as funeral procedures to be carried out in earnest. We will do our best to provide necessary support by reflecting the opinions of the bereaved families as much as possible."</p>

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<p>The Itaewon district in the capital city of Seoul turned deadly for youngsters who gathered for the first Halloween parties since the COVID-19 pandemic. The crowd was forced into alleyways which were already filled with people and the confusion ended up in a massive stampede.</p>

<p>The country went into a period of mourning as a result of the incident and President Yoon Suk-yeol said that all planned events will be cancelled for the time being. Private companies and schools also declared that they will not hosting any Halloween events as a mark of respect.</p>

<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>

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The South Korean government announced on Monday that it will launch an investigation into the Halloween stampede over the weekend that resulted in the loss of more than 150 lives in Seoul.

The South Korean government announced on Monday that it will launch an investigation into the Halloween stampede over the weekend that resulted in the loss of more than 150 lives in Seoul. According to the official data, the death toll currently stands at 154 with 149 injured. Reuters reported that 33 of them – who are currently in the hospital - were in “serious condition”. Also read | India: Gujarat's bridge collapse death toll rises to 137, 177 rescued so far "The government will undertake a thorough investigation into what caused this accident and do its best to make necessary institutional changes so that such an accident is not repeated," Prime Minister Han Duck-soo told the reporters after an emergency cabinet meeting. "Identification has been completed for all of the 154 deceased except one, and I believe it is time for follow-up measures such as funeral procedures to be carried out in earnest. We will do our best to provide necessary support by reflecting the opinions of the bereaved families as much as possible." Also read | Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva: The new president of Brazil with a chequered past The Itaewon district in the capital city of Seoul turned deadly for youngsters who gathered for the first Halloween parties since the COVID-19 pandemic. The crowd was forced into alleyways which were already filled with people and the confusion ended up in a massive stampede. The country went into a period of mourning as a result of the incident and President Yoon Suk-yeol said that all planned events will be cancelled for the time being. Private companies and schools also declared that they will not hosting any Halloween events as a mark of respect. (With inputs from agencies)

South Korean government to launch investigation into deadly Halloween stampede

<p>Seoul and Warsaw on Monday signed a deal to develop a nuclear power reactor in Poland, the ministries from both countries announced.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, in the outlined agreement&nbsp;signed by&nbsp;Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State Assets Jacek Sasin and South Korea’s Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-Yang - it has been noted that the entire structure will be built using South Korean technology.</p>

<p>Poland's ZE PAK and&nbsp;PGE have joined forces with Korea Hydro &amp; Nuclear Power (KHNP) to assess the viability of constructing the 1400-megawatt nuclear reactor in the city of Patnow in central Poland.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“The construction of the nuclear power plant will support the country's key nuclear energy program,”&nbsp;said Sasin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We welcome the information that ZE PAK and PGE have entered into talks with KHNP, which will further strengthen relations between Poland and South Korea," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The development comes a couple of days after&nbsp;Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced the construction of the first nuclear power station in the country with the help of a United States company.</p>

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<p>"We confirm our nuclear energy project will use the reliable, safe technology of @WECNuclear," Morawiecki said on Twitter.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A strong 🇵🇱-🇺🇸alliance guarantees the success of our joint initiatives. After talks with <a href="https://twitter.com/VP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VP</a> K.Harris and <a href="https://twitter.com/SecGranholm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SecGranholm</a> we confirm our nuclear energy project will use the reliable, safe technology of <a href="https://twitter.com/WECNuclear?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WECNuclear</a>. Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/USAmbPoland?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@USAmbPoland</a>. Council of Ministers resolution on Wednesday</p>
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<p>"U.S. partnership on this project is advantageous for us all: we can address the climate crisis, strengthen European energy security, and deepen the U.S.-Poland strategic relationship," Vice President Kamala Harris also said in a tweet.</p>

<p>According to a senior US&nbsp;government official, the choice of Westinghouse and the United States was a signal to Russian President Vladimir Putin "about the strength and the meshing together of a US-Poland alliance."&nbsp;</p>

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Seoul and Warsaw on Monday signed a deal to develop a nuclear power reactor in Poland, the ministries from both countries announced. Reportedly, in the outlined agreement signed by Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State Assets Jacek Sasin and South Korea’s Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-Yang - it has been noted that the entire structure will be built using South Korean technology.

Seoul and Warsaw on Monday signed a deal to develop a nuclear power reactor in Poland, the ministries from both countries announced. Reportedly, in the outlined agreement signed by Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State Assets Jacek Sasin and South Korea’s Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-Yang - it has been noted that the entire structure will be built using South Korean technology. Poland's ZE PAK and PGE have joined forces with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) to assess the viability of constructing the 1400-megawatt nuclear reactor in the city of Patnow in central Poland. Read more: Poland approached US with offer to host its nuclear weapons: Reports “The construction of the nuclear power plant will support the country's key nuclear energy program,” said Sasin. "We welcome the information that ZE PAK and PGE have entered into talks with KHNP, which will further strengthen relations between Poland and South Korea," he added. WATCH | Poland approaches US about sharing nukes, latter says 'unaware of Poland's aspirations' × The development comes a couple of days after Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced the construction of the first nuclear power station in the country with the help of a United States company. Read more: Poland selects US firm for construction of country's first nuclear power plant "We confirm our nuclear energy project will use the reliable, safe technology of @WECNuclear," Morawiecki said on Twitter. A strong 🇵🇱-🇺🇸alliance guarantees the success of our joint initiatives. After talks with @VP K.Harris and @SecGranholm we confirm our nuclear energy project will use the reliable, safe technology of @WECNuclear. Thank you @USAmbPoland. Council of Ministers resolution on Wednesday — Mateusz Morawiecki (@MorawieckiM) October 28, 2022 × "U.S. partnership on this project is advantageous for us all: we can address the climate crisis, strengthen European energy security, and deepen the U.S.-Poland strategic relationship," Vice President Kamala Harris also said in a tweet. According to a senior US government official, the choice of Westinghouse and the United States was a signal to Russian President Vladimir Putin "about the strength and the meshing together of a US-Poland alliance." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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From the Festival of Chhath Puja in Delhi to a memorial altar for crowd crush victims in Seoul, here are some impactful images from around the world on 31 October, 2022.

World in Pictures: Festival of Chhath Puja in Delhi; Memorial altar for crowd crush victims in Seoul

A Halloween festival turned into a tragedy in South Korean capital, Seoul on Saturday night. At least 151 people mostly teenagers and young adults in their 20s were crushed to death in a stampede and another 65 people were injured.

South Korea Halloween horror: President Yoon Suk-yeol visits stampede site; 151 killed

A Halloween festival turned into a tragedy in South Korean capital, Seoul on Saturday night. At least 153 people mostly teenagers and young adults in their 20s were crushed to death in a stampede and another 65 people were injured.

South Korea Halloween horror: Mostly teenagers amongst dead in Seoul Stampede

South Korea Halloween horror: Mostly teenagers dead in Seoul Stampede

A Halloween festival turned into a tragedy in South Korean capital, Seoul on Saturday night. At least 149 people mostly teenagers and young adults in their 20swere crushed to death in a stampede and another 65 people were injured.

South Korea Halloween horror: 149 killed in Seoul stampede

<p>Sunday (October 30) proved to be a day when families were forced to search for their loved missing ones after the deadly Halloween stampede in South Korea capital Seoul. Family members collected bodies, parents searched their children as the nation sought answers for the tragedy that killed at least 153 on an evening which was supposed to be a celebration.</p>

<p>South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has declared a period of national mourning. The president has declared Seoul's Itaewon district a disaster zone.</p>

<p>"This news came like a bolt from the blue sky," said a father who burst into tears as he collected his daughter's body from a morgue in the nation's capital.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | South Korea Halloween horror: President Yoon Suk-yeol visits stampede site</strong></p>

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<p>The tragedy occurred on Saturday night as a huge crowd celebrating Halloween surged into an alley. Those killed were mainly teenagers and young adults in their 20s.</p>

<p>Choi Sung-beom, head of the Yongsan Fire Station, told a briefing at the scene that 82 people were injured, 19 of them seriously. The deaths included 22 foreigners, he said.</p>

<p>Families and friends desperately sought word of loved ones at community centres turned into facilities for missing people.</p>

<p>At least 90% of the victims had been identified by midday, with delays affecting some foreign nationals and teenagers who did not yet have identification cards, the Interior Ministry said.</p>

<p>Makeshift memorials began appearing near the site, with onlookers leaving flowers and notes.</p>

<p>President Yoon expressed condolences for the victims and his wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured in one of the South Korea's worst disasters and the world's worst stampedes in decades.</p>

<p>"This is truly tragic," he said in a statement, vowing an investigation into the cause of the disaster. "A tragedy and disaster that should not have happened took place in the heart of Seoul last night."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Sunday (October 30) proved to be a day when families were forced to search for their loved missing ones after the deadly Halloween stampede in South Korea capital Seoul.

Sunday (October 30) proved to be a day when families were forced to search for their loved missing ones after the deadly Halloween stampede in South Korea capital Seoul. Family members collected bodies, parents searched their children as the nation sought answers for the tragedy that killed at least 153 on an evening which was supposed to be a celebration. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has declared a period of national mourning. The president has declared Seoul's Itaewon district a disaster zone. "This news came like a bolt from the blue sky," said a father who burst into tears as he collected his daughter's body from a morgue in the nation's capital. Watch | South Korea Halloween horror: President Yoon Suk-yeol visits stampede site × The tragedy occurred on Saturday night as a huge crowd celebrating Halloween surged into an alley. Those killed were mainly teenagers and young adults in their 20s. Choi Sung-beom, head of the Yongsan Fire Station, told a briefing at the scene that 82 people were injured, 19 of them seriously. The deaths included 22 foreigners, he said. Families and friends desperately sought word of loved ones at community centres turned into facilities for missing people. At least 90% of the victims had been identified by midday, with delays affecting some foreign nationals and teenagers who did not yet have identification cards, the Interior Ministry said. Makeshift memorials began appearing near the site, with onlookers leaving flowers and notes. President Yoon expressed condolences for the victims and his wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured in one of the South Korea's worst disasters and the world's worst stampedes in decades. "This is truly tragic," he said in a statement, vowing an investigation into the cause of the disaster. "A tragedy and disaster that should not have happened took place in the heart of Seoul last night." (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

South Korea Halloween stampede: Nation mourns as it seeks answers

<p>South Korean capital Seoul saw dozens of people getting cardiac arrest during Halloween celebrations as thousands crowded narrow streets in the Itaewon neighbourhood. Local authorities have said that at least 152&nbsp;people were dead and more than 100 were injured. AFP cited a fire brigade official who said that more than 140 ambulances have been dispatched to the scene.</p>

<p>Quoting the fire department, Yonhap news agency reported that around 50 people had cardiac arrest. There were 19 foreigners among those killed in the stampede. They were from Iran, Uzbekistan, China and Norway.</p>

<p>Itaewon is a popular destination for people celebrating Halloween in the South Korean capital, and the incident apparently occurred as the result of a crush resulting from the size of the crowd.</p>

<p>South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has ordered officials to dispatch first aid teams and for hospital beds to be immediately available.</p>

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<p>Photographs published by Yonhap appeared to show more than a dozen people lying prone on a street that had been cordoned off by authorities, with rescue workers tending to some of them.</p>

<p>Video footage from the scene of the crush&nbsp;showed people performing emergency first aid on several victims lying on the pavement, while rescue workers rushed to help others.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Yellow-jacketed policemen formed a cordon around the site of the crush, with rescue officials loading victims -- some of whom were covered with blankets or other coverings -- into ambulances.</p>

<p>Around two dozen people were entirely covered by makeshift blankets on the roadside.</p>

<p>On Sunday, South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered a thorough investigation saying that the deadly stampede at the Halloween event "should not have happened".</p>

<p>"In the centre of Seoul, a tragedy and disaster occurred that should not have happened," Yoon said in a national address, vowing to "thoroughly investigate" the incident and ensure it never&nbsp;happens again.</p>

<p>He also announced a period of national mourning and ordered the lowering of flags.</p>

<p>“The government will designate the period from today until the accident is brought under control as a period of national mourning and will place top priority in administrative affairs in recovery and follow-up measures.”</p>

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South Korean capital Seoul saw dozens of people getting cardiac arrest during Halloween celebrations as thousands crowded narrow streets in the Itaewon neighbourhood.

South Korean capital Seoul saw dozens of people getting cardiac arrest during Halloween celebrations as thousands crowded narrow streets in the Itaewon neighbourhood. Local authorities have said that at least 152 people were dead and more than 100 were injured. AFP cited a fire brigade official who said that more than 140 ambulances have been dispatched to the scene. Quoting the fire department, Yonhap news agency reported that around 50 people had cardiac arrest. There were 19 foreigners among those killed in the stampede. They were from Iran, Uzbekistan, China and Norway. Itaewon is a popular destination for people celebrating Halloween in the South Korean capital, and the incident apparently occurred as the result of a crush resulting from the size of the crowd. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has ordered officials to dispatch first aid teams and for hospital beds to be immediately available. Emergency first aid Photographs published by Yonhap appeared to show more than a dozen people lying prone on a street that had been cordoned off by authorities, with rescue workers tending to some of them. Video footage from the scene of the crush showed people performing emergency first aid on several victims lying on the pavement, while rescue workers rushed to help others. Wildly unsafe in #Itaewon right now. #Halloween #Seoul #이태원 #서울 pic.twitter.com/CBIfXdplx9 — 민자넬⁷ 🐱 (@janelles_story) October 29, 2022 × Yellow-jacketed policemen formed a cordon around the site of the crush, with rescue officials loading victims -- some of whom were covered with blankets or other coverings -- into ambulances. Around two dozen people were entirely covered by makeshift blankets on the roadside. On Sunday, South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered a thorough investigation saying that the deadly stampede at the Halloween event "should not have happened". "In the centre of Seoul, a tragedy and disaster occurred that should not have happened," Yoon said in a national address, vowing to "thoroughly investigate" the incident and ensure it never happens again. He also announced a period of national mourning and ordered the lowering of flags. “The government will designate the period from today until the accident is brought under control as a period of national mourning and will place top priority in administrative affairs in recovery and follow-up measures.” (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

South Korea declares national mourning after 152 killed in Seoul Halloween stampede

<p>Following the discovery of a North Korean defector's decomposing remains last Wednesday in Seoul, South Korean officials opened an inquiry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The defection occurred in 2002, and the police and South Korea's Unification Ministry identified the defector as a lady in her 40s.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Seoul police, the woman had often skipped rent payments and was unable to be reached. As a result, the public housing corporation Seoul Housing &amp; Communities Corporation sent personnel to check on her flat, where they discovered her dead.</p>

<p>According to investigators, her body had almost skeleton-like decomposition. Police believe she has been deceased for roughly a year based on the cold clothing she was wearing, but an autopsy will provide more precise information.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although the Unification Ministry did not give her name, it claimed that she had previously been hailed by officials as an example of a successful relocation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the ministry, the woman served as a counsellor at the Korea Hana Foundation from 2011 to 2017, assisting other defectors with their relocation to the South.</p>

<p>The woman reportedly requested police not extend their protection services in 2019, according to Seoul police. South Korean officials regularly monitor North Korean defectors and conduct welfare checks while assisting with their resettlement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman was not on the Unification Ministry's own monitoring list, the ministry added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The National Forensic Service had received a request for an investigation, according to the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The case, according to a representative of the Unification Ministry, is "very sad." The official added that the ministry will review the crisis management procedure for North Korean defectors and focus on areas that needed improvement.</p>

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Following the discovery of a North Korean defector's decomposing remains last Wednesday in Seoul, South Korean officials opened an inquiry. The defection occurred in 2002, and the police and South Korea's Unification Ministry identified the defector as a lady in her 40s.

Following the discovery of a North Korean defector's decomposing remains last Wednesday in Seoul, South Korean officials opened an inquiry. The defection occurred in 2002, and the police and South Korea's Unification Ministry identified the defector as a lady in her 40s. According to Seoul police, the woman had often skipped rent payments and was unable to be reached. As a result, the public housing corporation Seoul Housing & Communities Corporation sent personnel to check on her flat, where they discovered her dead. According to investigators, her body had almost skeleton-like decomposition. Police believe she has been deceased for roughly a year based on the cold clothing she was wearing, but an autopsy will provide more precise information. Although the Unification Ministry did not give her name, it claimed that she had previously been hailed by officials as an example of a successful relocation. According to the ministry, the woman served as a counsellor at the Korea Hana Foundation from 2011 to 2017, assisting other defectors with their relocation to the South. The woman reportedly requested police not extend their protection services in 2019, according to Seoul police. South Korean officials regularly monitor North Korean defectors and conduct welfare checks while assisting with their resettlement. The woman was not on the Unification Ministry's own monitoring list, the ministry added. Also Read: China has rejected status quo on Taiwan, speeding up reunification: Blinken The National Forensic Service had received a request for an investigation, according to the police. The case, according to a representative of the Unification Ministry, is "very sad." The official added that the ministry will review the crisis management procedure for North Korean defectors and focus on areas that needed improvement. (with inputs from agencies)

Seoul police find decomposing remains of North Korean defector in 'almost skeleton status'

In response to North Korea's 'reckless' missile test, South Korea and the US fired missiles into the sea. Seoul said that the two countries launched four army tactical missile systems toward the east sea.

Missiles fired in response to 'reckless' missile test by North Korea

<p>The military in Seoul said on Thursday that North Korea had launched an unidentified ballistic missile. This was Pyongyang's third launch in less than a week, and it occurred only hours after US Vice President Kamala Harris left South Korea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a statement from Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff, North Korea launched an unidentified ballistic missile into the East Sea, often known as the Sea of Japan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition, the Japanese coast guard reported a potential North Korean ballistic missile launch, according to information from Tokyo's defence ministry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As part of a mission to fortify the security pact with Seoul, Harris visited South Korea's strongly guarded border with the nuclear-armed North.</p>

<p>Speaking at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), Harris claimed that the US was "ironclad" in its commitment to South Korea's defence and that the partners were "aligned" in their approach to the North's growing arsenal of weapons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In order to defend South Korea from the North, Washington has stationed around 28,500 troops there, and this week, as a show of strength, the allies are conducting a sizable joint naval exercise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the days prior to Harris's arrival, Pyongyang launched two prohibited ballistic missiles, extending a record-breaking run of weapons tests this year.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Seoul and Tokyo reported that the North fired two short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) on Wednesday and one SRBM on Sunday.</p>

<p>Seoul and Washington have increased joint military exercises, which they stress are solely defensive, under Seoul's hawkish new President Yoon Suk-yeol. They are seen as invasion drills by North Korea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first trilateral anti-submarine drills since 2017 will take place, Seoul announced on Thursday, alongside Japan and the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This past weekend, South Korean officials claimed they had spotted indications Pyongyang might be getting ready to launch a ballistic missile from a submarine.</p>

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The military in Seoul said on Thursday that North Korea had launched an unidentified ballistic missile. This was Pyongyang's third launch in less than a week, and it occurred only hours after US Vice President Kamala Harris left South Korea.

The military in Seoul said on Thursday that North Korea had launched an unidentified ballistic missile. This was Pyongyang's third launch in less than a week, and it occurred only hours after US Vice President Kamala Harris left South Korea. According to a statement from Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff, North Korea launched an unidentified ballistic missile into the East Sea, often known as the Sea of Japan. In addition, the Japanese coast guard reported a potential North Korean ballistic missile launch, according to information from Tokyo's defence ministry. As part of a mission to fortify the security pact with Seoul, Harris visited South Korea's strongly guarded border with the nuclear-armed North. Speaking at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), Harris claimed that the US was "ironclad" in its commitment to South Korea's defence and that the partners were "aligned" in their approach to the North's growing arsenal of weapons. In order to defend South Korea from the North, Washington has stationed around 28,500 troops there, and this week, as a show of strength, the allies are conducting a sizable joint naval exercise. In the days prior to Harris's arrival, Pyongyang launched two prohibited ballistic missiles, extending a record-breaking run of weapons tests this year. Also Read: More than 5,000 ‘ghost flights’ flew to or from the UK since 2019: Report Seoul and Tokyo reported that the North fired two short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) on Wednesday and one SRBM on Sunday. Seoul and Washington have increased joint military exercises, which they stress are solely defensive, under Seoul's hawkish new President Yoon Suk-yeol. They are seen as invasion drills by North Korea. The first trilateral anti-submarine drills since 2017 will take place, Seoul announced on Thursday, alongside Japan and the US. This past weekend, South Korean officials claimed they had spotted indications Pyongyang might be getting ready to launch a ballistic missile from a submarine. (with inputs from agencies)

N Korea fires third ballistic missile this week, hours after Harris leaves from S Korea

As per officials in Seoul, North Korea has fired ballistic missile and the timings of firing has raised alarms. Japan has also expressed their concern over the launch. The country's coast guards has warned its ships to be vigilant.

Japan expresses concern over launch of ballistic missiles by North Korea

A South Korean woman was killed by her stalked at a Subway station, where she used to work. According to reports, the stalked harassed the woman after they started working together for the Seoul metro in 2009. Afterwards, she reported him and he was fired from his job and subsequently arrested. To know more about the case, watch the video.

Woman killed inside Subway's restroom in South Korea

<p>BTS members RM and J-Hope recently had a gala time at award-winning American singer Billie Eilish’s Seoul concert.&nbsp;Videos and photos of the K-pop stars&nbsp;head-banging and dancing to Eilish’s hit tracks have surfaced online and are also going viral.</p>

<p>Giving a glimpse of their crazy night at the Seoul concert, RM shared a photo with Billie and her brother-slash-producer Finneas. In the caption, he wrote, "Bag guys."</p>

<p>The event took place at Gocheok Sky Dome on Korean Liberation Day. Hundreds of Eilish's South Korean fans flocked to the venue to see the popstar perform her famous tracks like 'Ocean Eyes' and 'You Should See Me In A Crown'.</p>

<p><strong>Check out RM's viral photo below.</strong></p>

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<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/blackpink-lizzo-jack-harlow-and-more-to-perform-at-mtv-vmas-2022-507298" hreflang="en">BLACKPINK, Lizzo, Jack Harlow and more to perform at MTV VMAs 2022</a></p>

<p>On a micro-blogging site, ARMY has been sharing unseen photos and videos from the Seoul concert that also features RM and J-Hope. In one video, the two K-pop stars are seen head-banging and dancing energetically to the beats. Take a look!</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Look at Hoseok and Namjoon having the time of their life at the Billie’s concert😭😭 <a href="https://t.co/bEs6ewKeev">pic.twitter.com/bEs6ewKeev</a></p>
— j-hope daily™ (@thehobiprint) <a href="https://twitter.com/thehobiprint/status/1559149709964500993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Billie Eilish is currently on tour for her second studio album 'Happier Than Ever'. Meanwhile,&nbsp;J-Hope is still basking in the success of his studio album 'Jack In The Box'. RM is rumoured to be working on an album himself, however, no official announcement has been made yet.</p>


BTS members RM and J-Hope recently had a gala time at award-winning American singer Billie Eilish’s Seoul concert. Videos and photos of the K-pop stars head-banging and dancing to Eilish’s hit tracks have surfaced online and are also going viral.

BTS members RM and J-Hope recently had a gala time at award-winning American singer Billie Eilish’s Seoul concert. Videos and photos of the K-pop stars head-banging and dancing to Eilish’s hit tracks have surfaced online and are also going viral. Giving a glimpse of their crazy night at the Seoul concert, RM shared a photo with Billie and her brother-slash-producer Finneas. In the caption, he wrote, "Bag guys." The event took place at Gocheok Sky Dome on Korean Liberation Day. Hundreds of Eilish's South Korean fans flocked to the venue to see the popstar perform her famous tracks like 'Ocean Eyes' and 'You Should See Me In A Crown'. Check out RM's viral photo below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RM (@rkive) Also read: BLACKPINK, Lizzo, Jack Harlow and more to perform at MTV VMAs 2022 On a micro-blogging site, ARMY has been sharing unseen photos and videos from the Seoul concert that also features RM and J-Hope. In one video, the two K-pop stars are seen head-banging and dancing energetically to the beats. Take a look! Look at Hoseok and Namjoon having the time of their life at the Billie’s concert😭😭 pic.twitter.com/bEs6ewKeev — j-hope daily™ (@thehobiprint) August 15, 2022 Billie Eilish is currently on tour for her second studio album 'Happier Than Ever'. Meanwhile, J-Hope is still basking in the success of his studio album 'Jack In The Box'. RM is rumoured to be working on an album himself, however, no official announcement has been made yet.

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