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K-Market turns Korean ODA rice project into commercial venture in Vietnam
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K-Market, the largest Korean-run supermarket chain company in Vietnam, signed a partnership with a local provincial government to purchase and…
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Kakao spin-off plan faces lingering investor distrust
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Kakao’s ambitious plan to split its business into two entities handling its mobile messenger and investment businesses, respectively, is facing…
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US approves potential sale to Korea of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has authorized a potential sale to Korea of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles and related equipment, the…
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The lost future of ‘Reply 1994’
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I spent this week in a Korean hospital having surgery on a hand injury I picked up playing football. Thankfully,…
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N. Korea denounces Japan’s record defense budget as ‘war preparation’
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North Korea on Saturday condemned Japan’s plan to set a record-high defense budget for next year, calling it a move…
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Girls’ Generation’s HRS unit to debut with ‘Skibidi’ single
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Girls’ Generation’s new unit HRS will release its debut digital single, “Skibidi,” on Aug. 31, its agency SM Entertainment said…
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KATSEYE scores career-best No. 2 on British albums chart
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K-pop girl group KATSEYE has scored its highest ranking yet on Britain’s Official Albums Chart, debuting at No. 2 with…
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Samsung Electronics likely to announce $72.4 bil. shareholder returns: sources
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Samsung Electronics is poised to return at least 100 trillion won ($72.4 billion) to shareholders, industry sources said Friday, following…
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New BOK senior deputy gov. calls for prudent, flexible monetary policy
in NewsThe new senior deputy governor of the Bank of Korea (BOK) said Friday that monetary policy should be implemented in…
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Seodaemun District celebrates Chinese heritage through food
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In the heart of Yeonhui-dong, a neighborhood in northwestern Seoul where traditional red-brick residences sit alongside Chinese restaurants and the…
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[REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK] Hyundai Motor’s stock rally puts Munoz to test
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How much of Hyundai Motor’s dramatic stock rally can be attributed to CEO Jose Munoz? Since taking the helm in…
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Korea’s space agency tests delivery system connecting drones with robots
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Korea’s space agency said Thursday it carried out a field test of a contactless delivery system for heavy cargo utilizing…
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‘Mousetrap’ turns Korean folktale into Netflix thriller
in NewsThe stolen-identity thriller “Mousetrap” is officially primed for its global Netflix debut. The webtoon-based series follows Moon-jae (Ryu Jun-yeol), a…
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Deposit insurance fee hikes face pushback from financial firms
in NewsFinancial companies are pushing back against plans to raise deposit insurance fees, warning that a steep increase could put an…
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FEBC-Korea holds patriotic concerts to mark 70th anniversary
in NewsFar East Broadcasting Company (FEBC)-Korea’s choir hosted its annual FEBC-Korea Children’s Choir Patriotic Concert in Yeosu and Iksan, drawing a…
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Nationwide civil defense drill slated for Thursday
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The interior ministry said Wednesday that a nationwide civil defense drill simulating an enemy air raid will be conducted later…
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Independent counsel probe into NEC is long overdue
in NewsPresident Lee Jae Myung appointed prosecutor-turned-lawyer Lee Tae-han as independent counsel to lead an investigation into the embattled National Election…
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OpenAI launches teen version of ChatGPT with built-in safety features
in NewsOpenAI said Wednesday it has launched “ChatGPT for Teens,” a version of its chatbot designed to encourage learning and reduce…
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Trump says US, Canada reached deal to delay 50% tariffs
in NewsWASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was delaying the 50 percent U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth…
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Colombia estimates quake damage at $9.6 billion
in NewsBOGOTA — The powerful earthquake that killed hundreds of people in western Colombia caused $9.57 billion in economic losses, President…
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S-Oil’s Shaheen project to boost Korea’s petrochemical competitiveness
in NewsS-Oil said Tuesday that its Shaheen project, a massive petrochemical facility expansion which is under construction with commercial operations targeted…
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Young Koreans lose trust in Lee government’s economic policies
in NewsA 33-year-old office worker in northeastern Seoul’s Dongdaemun District surnamed Park has been using an individual savings account (ISA) for…
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HiteJinro brings Korean heritage to Dodger Stadium
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Dressed in K-pop flair, HiteJinro’s iconic toad mascot took the mound at Dodger Stadium as the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted…
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Landslide kills 1 in Geoje as torrential rain batters southern Korea
in NewsTorrential rain battered Korea’s southern regions during the three-day National Liberation Day long weekend, triggering landslides, flooding and widespread damage.…
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31 Chinese nationals caught after illegally entering Korea via Taean coast
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More than 30 Chinese nationals have been caught after illegally entering Korea via the west coast in Taean over the…
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[PHOTO] Seo Kyo-rim claims Mediheal-Hankook Ilbo Championship
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Seo Kyo-rim holds her trophy after winning the Mediheal-Hankook Ilbo Championship at Montvert Country Club in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, Sunday.…
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From schoolyards to screens: The evolution of school bullying
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Middle-aged and older adults likely remember bullying as confined to school corridors or playgrounds. For today’s adolescents, however, bullying no…
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Lee’s approval rating edges down to new low: poll
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President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating edged down to a new low of 43 percent, marking its fifth consecutive weekly…
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Teen girl arrested after pouring boiling water on her mother
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A teenage girl has been arrested after allegedly pouring boiling water over her mother, who tried to stop her from…
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Jeonbuk National University to train AI specialists to drive regional growth
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Jeonbuk National University is intensifying its efforts to nurture artificial intelligence (AI) experts at the master’s and doctoral levels capable…
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Jokbo epiphany
in NewsRecently working with two organizations that are analyzing and indexing Chinese and Korean “jokbo,” I had an epiphany — actually…
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