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Ghana and South Korea Sign Key Agreements on Maritime Security, Climate Action, and Digital Technology
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Ghana and South Korea Sign Key Agreements on Maritime Security, Climate Action, and Digital Technology

John Dramani Mahama has held high-level bilateral talks with Lee Jae Myung, reaffirming the long-standing partnership between Ghana and South Korea and opening new avenues for cooperation in security, climate action, and digital innovation. The meeting concluded with the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering maritime security, climate change cooperation, and digital technology, signaling a significant step in strengthening collaboration between the two nations. President Mahama emphasized the historic ties and shared democratic values that underpin relations between Ghana and Korea. He noted that both countries share strong commitments to democracy, human rights, and international cooperation, which have enabled them to work closely together in global institutio...
Black Stars Announce Squad for Japan and South Korea Friendlies in November
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Black Stars Announce Squad for Japan and South Korea Friendlies in November

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially announced the Black Stars squad for their upcoming international friendlies against Japan and South Korea in November 2025. Ghana will first face Japan on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Toyota Stadium in Aichi, with kickoff scheduled for 10:00 AM Ghana time (7:00 PM Japan time). The team will then travel to South Korea to take on the KFA side on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, also at 10:00 AM Ghana time (7:00 PM South Korea time). These matches are expected to serve as key preparation games for Ghana’s upcoming World Cup and AFCON qualifiers, giving the technical team a chance to assess both local and foreign-based talents. Squad List Goalkeepers: Joseph Anang (St Patrick’s Athletic) Lawr...
‘It’s unbearable’: Families mourn after S Korea plane crash
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‘It’s unbearable’: Families mourn after S Korea plane crash

Jongluk Doungmanee was due to come home after spending over two weeks in Thailand visiting family  A festive trip to Thailand was supposed to be a celebration for Maeng Gi-Su's nephew and his nephew's two sons, who were marking the end of their college entrance exams. Instead, it ended in tragedy when all three died on the Jeju Air plane that crash-landed in South Korea on Sunday morning, killing 179 of the 181 people onboard. "I can't believe the entire family has just disappeared," Maeng, 78, told the BBC. "My heart aches so much." The family were travelling from Bangkok to Muan International Airport, which skidded off the runway after touching down and crashed into a wall shortly after 09:00 local time (00:00 GMT) on Sunday. All of the passengers on ...
S Korea orders air safety probe after deadly plane crash
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S Korea orders air safety probe after deadly plane crash

The Jeju Air crash killed 179 out of 181 people on board South Korea's acting leader has ordered an emergency safety inspection of the country's entire airline operations, a day after 179 people were killed in the deadliest plane crash on its soil.  The Jeju Air plane burst into flames as it crash-landed in South Korea's Muan International Airport, killing everyone onboard save for two victims.  Acting President Choi Sang-mok has asked investigators into the incident to promptly disclose their findings to bereaved families.  His request also comes as another Jeju Air flight turned back to Seoul shortly after takeoff on Monday, due to an unidentified landing-gear issue.  On Monday, the Jeju Air plane departed from Gimpo International Airport at 06:35 local...
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