![Olympics - South Korea deploys sniffer dog to screen for bedbugs after Paris Games Olympics - South Korea deploys sniffer dog to screen for bedbugs after Paris Games](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723458966_bedbugsniffingdog.jpg)
Olympics - South Korea deploys sniffer dog to screen for bedbugs after Paris Games
Leading the campaign is two-year-old beagle named Ceco, who is the first and so far only canine trained in the country to detect pheromones.
Mon Aug 12 2024
It’s About YOUth: A conversation with Blimey
Since 2017, Blimey has captivated audiences with their unique take on Malaysian culture through the eyes of South Koreans. Join us as Jade and Dasol, the dynamic duo behind the YouTube channel, share their fondest memories in Malaysia and their inspiring journey in content creation.
Fri Aug 02 2024
AWANI Tonight: Badminton: M'sia reaches men's, women's doubles semi finals
Malaysia reaches badminton semi-finals at Paris 2024 Olympics in both men’s and women’s doubles, with Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah defeating South Korea, and Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik overcoming India.
Thu Aug 01 2024
![Paris 2024: Pearly-Thinaah create history, cruise into Olympics semi-finals Paris 2024: Pearly-Thinaah create history, cruise into Olympics semi-finals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722500553_tbBadmintonParis.jpg)
Paris 2024: Pearly-Thinaah create history, cruise into Olympics semi-finals
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah put up a brilliant performance to upset 10th ranked South Koreans, 21-12, 21-13 in 42 minutes.
Thu Aug 01 2024
![Paris 2024: Pearly-Thinaah up against So Yeong-Hee Yong in quarter finals Paris 2024: Pearly-Thinaah up against So Yeong-Hee Yong in quarter finals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51722200385_PearlyTanMThinaa.jpg)
Paris 2024: Pearly-Thinaah up against So Yeong-Hee Yong in quarter finals
National women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah are set to face reigning bronze medallists Kim So Yeong-Kong Hee Yong of South Korea.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![North Korean trash balloons land near South Korea's presidential complex North Korean trash balloons land near South Korea's presidential complex](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721817115_Seoul.jpg)
North Korean trash balloons land near South Korea's presidential complex
The objects in the balloons contained no contaminants or other risks, the security service said.
Wed Jul 24 2024
![South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons targeting North Korean drones South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons targeting North Korean drones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718703473_SouthKoreaFLag.jpg)
South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons targeting North Korean drones
The drone-zapping laser weapons the South Korean military has developed with Hanwha Aerospace are effective, cheap, quiet and invisible.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Samsung Elec union in South Korea says it will strike indefinitely Samsung Elec union in South Korea says it will strike indefinitely](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720591537_generalstrike.jpg)
Samsung Elec union in South Korea says it will strike indefinitely
Lee Hyun-kuk said about 6,500 workers have been participating in the strike and that the union will encourage more members to join.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Incheon airport briefly shuts down runways because of North Korea trash balloons Incheon airport briefly shuts down runways because of North Korea trash balloons](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719373572_incheon.jpg)
Incheon airport briefly shuts down runways because of North Korea trash balloons
One balloon landed on the tarmac near passenger Terminal 2 and the three runways at Incheon were temporarily shut down.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Fire at South Korea battery plant kills at least 16 people, 5 missing Fire at South Korea battery plant kills at least 16 people, 5 missing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719214757_Firefighterswork.jpg)
Fire at South Korea battery plant kills at least 16 people, 5 missing
The fire reportedly started at the three-storey reinforced concrete building, which has a total floor space of about 2,300 square metres.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![Hello Kitty, parasites: inside North Korea trash balloons according to South Hello Kitty, parasites: inside North Korea trash balloons according to South](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717376635_BallonNorthKorea.jpg)
Hello Kitty, parasites: inside North Korea trash balloons according to South
South Korea deployed military explosives units and chemical and biological warfare teams to inspect the objects.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![South Korea orders doctors to return to work amid prolonged strike South Korea orders doctors to return to work amid prolonged strike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718700274_Doctorsstrikeprot.jpg)
South Korea orders doctors to return to work amid prolonged strike
More doctors including medical professors join the months-long strike to protest increasing medical school admissions.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718105464_TBNORTKOREA.jpg)
Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea
Built using 3D printers and components sourced online, these "smart balloons" can cost up to $1,000 each.
Wed Jun 12 2024
![South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718102292_SouthKoreansoldier.jpg)
South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing
South Korea's military fired warning shots after around 20 North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border, Seoul officials said.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![North Korea leader's sister warns of new response against S.Korean loudspeakers, leaflets North Korea leader's sister warns of new response against S.Korean loudspeakers, leaflets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81588053245_KimYoJong.jpg)
North Korea leader's sister warns of new response against S.Korean loudspeakers, leaflets
South Korea resumed loudspeaker broadcasts directed at North Korea, demanding Pyongyang to stop sending balloons carrying trash into South.
Mon Jun 10 2024