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South Korea's Football Success and Military Advancements: An Overview

Asian Cup - KF-21 fighter jets - Son Heung-min - South Korea - US-South Korea defense treaty

Discover how South Korea's football team and military advancements are making headlines in Asia.

South Korea's recent Asian Cup performances, dubbed as 'zombie football,' showcase an incredible resilience and skill, with Son Heung-min leading the team to victory. Additionally, the country is set to start mass production of KF-21 fighter jets, filling a crucial power vacuum in its Air Force. The Asian Cup saw South Korea's remarkable comeback win against Australia, highlighting their strength and determination in the eyes of spectators. The bilateral agreement with Indonesia is signaling a boost in connectivity and regional routes, further solidifying South Korea's international relations.

South Korea's success is not limited to the football field. The country's strategic importance in the Asia-Pacific region is underscored by its ability to pull off incredible comebacks both in sports and international diplomacy. The synergy between the US-South Korea defense treaty and the alliance's value for both nations is being explored through new publications. With Son Heung-min's brilliant free kick securing their spot in the Asian Cup semi-finals, South Korea's determination and talent in various fields are on full display. The dazzling victory over Australia has set high expectations for the team as they move forward to face Jordan in the next match.

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Image courtesy of "CNA"

'Zombie football' keeps Son and South Korea alive at Asian Cup (CNA)

DOHA: South Korea's Asian Cup performances have been dubbed "zombie football" but Son Heung-min says the way they keep coming back to life shows the team ...

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South Korea to start mass production of KF-21 fighter jets (DefenseNews.com)

The first mass production of the KF-21 is expected to fill the โ€œpower vacuumโ€ left when the South Korean Air Force's aging fighter fleet retires.

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Son guides South Korea to Asian Cup semis with extra time against ... (The Business Times)

SOUTH Korea advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 comeback win over Australia in extra time at Al Janoub Stadium on Friday (Feb 2), ...

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South Korea Shows Why Middle Powers Can't Have a Grand Strategy (Foreign Policy)

Coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-South Korea defense treaty in October 2023, two new books examine the value of the alliance for both ...

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South Korea pull off another incredible comeback as Socceroos left ... (ESPN)

Australia are out of the Asian Cup after falling victim to another South Korea comeback -- with their profligacy coming back to haunt them.

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South Korea, Indonesia Bilateral Agreement To Boost Connectivity ... (Aviation Week)

An air service agreement between South Korea and Indonesia is expected to open new regional routes between the countries.

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Son Heung-min hits winner as South Korea beat Australia to reach ... (The Straits Times)

South Korea play Jordan on Feb 6, in the first semi-final, after the Middle Eastern side beat Tajikistan. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Photos: South Korea beat Australia 2-1 to reach semifinals (Aljazeera.com)

A sensational free kick in overtime from Son Heung-min sends South Korea to the semifinal to play Jordan on Tuesday.

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Son magic takes S. Korea into Asian Cup semi-final with Jordan (Yahoo Singapore News)

South Korea will face Jordan in the Asian Cup semi-finals after Son Heung-min stepped up in extra time with a sumptuous free-kick to see off Australia 2-1 ...

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Son says 'no excuses' after firing South Korea into Asian Cup semis (FRANCE 24)

Son Heung-min said South Korea have "no excuses" not to win the Asian Cup after he scored an extra-time winner to beat Australia 2-1 on Friday and set up a ...

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Son Heung-min's dazzling extra-time free kick seals South Korea's ... (Yahoo Sports)

A dazzling extra-time Son Heung-min free kick sealed a dramatic victory for South Korea in the Asian Cup quarterfinals against Australia.

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