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Ruling party voices concerns about possible plunge in exports to Middle East amid escalating war
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The chief policymaker of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Thursday warned that South Korea’s exports to the…
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Unification ministry adopts new English term for North Korean defectors
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The Ministry of Unification said it will use “North Korean-born citizens” as the standard English expression for people from North…
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Online shopping sales rise 8.6% in January on food delivery services: data
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Online shopping sales in Korea rose 8.6 percent from a year earlier in January, driven by strong demand in food-related…
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Trade minister discusses deeper trade cooperation with Mercosur countries
in NewsTrade Minister Yeo Han-koo met with ambassadors from South America’s Mercosur countries Thursday to discuss ways to deepen economic cooperation,…
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Over 200 people with criminal records worked as sports coaches from 2020-2024: audit
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More than 200 people with criminal records worked as sports coaches from 2020-2024 amid lax vetting by the top national…
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Iranian model in Korea explains why some Iranians seem happy about strikes on Tehran
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For Hoda Niku, an Iranian living in Korea, the same question keeps coming up. Why do some Iranians appear happy…
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‘It’s too warm’: Greenland’s fishermen are under threat from climate change
in NewsILULISSAT, Greenland — Fisherman Helgi Áargil no longer knows what to expect on Greenland ‘s fjords, where he spends up…
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Iranians in Korea express mixed reactions to death of Khamenei
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The Iran that Park Si-ma remembers was once described as the “Paris of the Middle East,” a place where women…
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Administrative integration in disarray
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The passage of the Jeonnam (South Jeolla Province)-Gwangju Special Administrative Integration Act through the National Assembly on March 1, led…
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Oceans minister nominee vows to make Busan into country’s maritime capital
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Oceans Minister nominee Hwang Jong-woo on Tuesday vowed to make the southeastern port city of Busan the maritime capital of…
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Coupang’s MAUs fall for 3rd straight month in Feb. after data breach
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Monthly active users (MAUs) of Coupang fell for the third consecutive month in February following a large-scale data breach incident…
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Seoul and Singapore forge ‘strategic anchor’ at summit
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President Lee Jae Myung on Monday described the current global climate as one of “hyperuncertainty,” urging closer cooperation with Singapore…
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Shaman linked to ex-first lady appeals 6-year prison sentence for taking bribes
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A shaman known for his close ties to former first lady Kim Keon Hee has appealed a court ruling sentencing…
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Jung Kook promises to ‘work really hard’ on comeback after viral livestream controversy
in NewsBTS member Jung Kook has reassured fans about his upcoming album and group comeback while addressing a controversy from a…
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Late Sulli’s brother shares unseen video, fans call it a ‘gift’
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The older brother of late f(x) member and actress Sulli has released a previously unseen video of the star, following…
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Kim Soo-hyun comeback rumors reignite as delayed show ‘Knock-Off’ eyes release
in NewsKim Soo-hyun may return to screens about a year after his career halted amid underage dating allegations, as his long-delayed…
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Lee orders emergency response system led by PM over Iran crisis as he departs for Singapore
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President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday ordered the establishment of an emergency response system led by the prime minister to…
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Exports jump 29% to record Feb. high on surging chip demand
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South Korea’s exports jumped nearly 30 percent from a year earlier in February to mark the highest level ever recorded…
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N. Korea ships 33,000 containers of weapons to Russia: Seoul
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North Korea is believed to have shipped some 33,000 containers of military supplies, including weapons and ammunition, to Russia as…
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President Lee orders emergency response to Khamenei’s death
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In response to escalating instability in the Middle East, following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President…
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Finance minister warns of heightened market volatility amid Iran crisis
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Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Sunday that heightened military tensions surrounding Iran are expected to increase volatility in global financial…
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‘The King’s Warden’ tops 7 mil. admissions
in NewsThe historical film “The King’s Warden” has topped a cumulative 7 million admissions in the domestic box office, data from…
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Cargo plane carrying money crashes near Bolivia’s capital, killing at least 15, official says
in NewsLA PAZ, Bolivia — A cargo plane carrying money crashed Friday near Bolivia’s capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on…
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NK leader’s sister confirmed to serve as director of ruling party’s general affairs department
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Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was confirmed to have taken the post of director…
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BLACKPINK’s new EP ‘DEADLINE’ nears 1.5 mil. sales on 1st day
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K-pop girl group BLACKPINK saw sales of its third EP, “DEADLINE,” reach nearly 1.5 million on the first day of…
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Lee launches TikTok account, steps up social media engagement
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President Lee Jae Myung opened an account on the popular short-form video-sharing application TikTok, Saturday, as part of efforts to…
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OpenAI says Canada mass shooter evaded ban with second ChatGPT account
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OTTAWA, Ontario — ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said Thursday the shooter in one of the worst school shootings in Canada’s history got…
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Seoul shares sharply down late Friday morning on profit-taking
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Seoul shares extended losses late Friday morning as investors offloaded technology and other large-cap stocks to lock in profits. The…
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Anthropic CEO says it ‘cannot in good conscience accede’ to Pentagon’s demands for AI use
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WASHINGTON — Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said Thursday that the artificial intelligence company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the…
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Samsung family celebrates son’s admission to Korea’s top university
in NewsHotel Shilla CEO Lee Boo-jin attended the Seoul National University (SNU) entrance ceremony on Feb. 26 to celebrate the admission…
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Tax revenue rises $4.3 bil. in January on increased value-added tax
in NewsKorea’s tax revenue increased by 6.2 trillion won ($4.3 billion) from a year earlier in January, driven by increases in…
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Global cooperation in a time of geopolitical disruption
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CAPE TOWN – If there was any doubt remaining about the return of great-power politics, it has been dispelled by…
