In Trump’s America,women don’t feel safe to date. Neither do these Aussies

In Trump’s America,women don’t feel safe to date. Neither do these Aussies

The 4B movement,a radical feminist movement originating in South Korea,has seen a surge in interest from women in the West.

  • byLauren Ironmonger

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Something spicy in the state of Denmark:Banned noodles back on sale

Something spicy in the state of Denmark:Banned noodles back on sale

Samyang contested the ban,and on Thursday celebrated the reversal by feeding its noodles to social media influencers on a ferry in Copenhagen’s harbour.

  • byIsabelle Yr Carlsson andTom Little
Chinese dissident recalls secretive jet-ski escape across the Yellow Sea

Chinese dissident recalls secretive jet-ski escape across the Yellow Sea

Kwon Pyong escaped China on a jet-ski last summer. He strapped five fuel barrels to his craft,and brought five water bottles and five sandwiches for the dash across the sea.

  • byJohn Yoon
‘Bad spiral’:Feeling the heat in Ukraine,Putin turns up the temperature elsewhere on the West

‘Bad spiral’:Feeling the heat in Ukraine,Putin turns up the temperature elsewhere on the West

Some analysts worry that Western desensitisation to Putin’s warnings,particularly about using nuclear weapons,has created a precarious situation.

  • byPaul Sonne
‘Grave provocation’:What does North Korea’s Kim Jong-un want?

‘Grave provocation’:What does North Korea’s Kim Jong-un want?

K-pop is blasting into North Korea once more as bizarre tactics ratchet up tensions on the peninsula. We explore what’s behind this “tit-for-tat” in an Explainer updated from earlier this year.

  • byAngus Holland andJackson Graham
The next Japan:The hot new destination Aussies are flocking to

The next Japan:The hot new destination Aussies are flocking to

The number of Australians flocking to this exciting Asian country has surged 35 per cent compared to before the pandemic.

  • byChris Tharp
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First class is a bargain on this modern bullet train
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First class is a bargain on this modern bullet train

If you’re a fan of Japan’s bullet trains,you’ll love exploring South Korea on board its version.

  • byKristie Kellahan
Airline review:Rare jumbo jet’s economy class feels more like premium
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Airline review:Rare jumbo jet’s economy class feels more like premium

I can’t remember the last time I wanted a flight in economy to last a bit longer.

  • byKristie Kellahan
Airfares dropping as Aussies flock overseas to surprising destinations

Airfares dropping as Aussies flock overseas to surprising destinations

The number of Australians travelling overseas has surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time,with some surprising countries experiencing booms in Aussie visitors.

  • bySue Williams
South Korea’s new ambassador to Australia quits amid probe controversy

South Korea’s new ambassador to Australia quits amid probe controversy

Lee Jong-sup,who was appointed just four weeks ago,is being investigated over allegations he acted corruptly as defence minister.

  • byJack Kim
South Korean scientists tout ‘beef rice’ as future source of protein

South Korean scientists tout ‘beef rice’ as future source of protein

Professor Jinkee Hong of Yonsei University in Seoul,who led the research,said it uses grain particles as the base for cultivating animal muscle and fat cells.

  • byHyun Young Yi andDaewoung Kim