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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
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Recently working with two organizations that are analyzing and indexing Chinese and Korean “jokbo,” I had an epiphany — actually…
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Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 51, cuts roads
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SIKKA, Indonesia — Around 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake smashed an area in eastern Indonesia, killing…
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Industry minister again heads for Washington amid growing US tariff pressure
in NewsKorea’s industry minister departed for Washington earlier in the day as Seoul faces mounting tariff pressure from the United States…
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LG Twins acquire Australian pitcher Jon Kennedy
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The LG Twins announced Saturday they have acquired Australian pitcher Jon Kennedy as their new Asian quota player. Kennedy, who…
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Lisa apologizes over BLACKPINK’s troubled 10th anniversary event
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BLACKPINK’s Lisa has apologized to fans over the group’s 10th anniversary event, which drew criticism over its organization and limited…
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Korea’s chief trade negotiator sacked amid growing US tariff pressure
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Korea’s chief trade negotiator has been dismissed from his post, officials said Saturday, as Seoul faces mounting tariff pressure from…
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Tired of cookie-cutter revenge thrillers? ‘A Shop for Killers’ offers a refreshing dose of action
in NewsJeong Ji-an (Kim Hye-jun), who lost both of her parents as a child, grew up with her uncle. But when…
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Spitting at nuns: Religious harassment by Jewish extremists becomes routine in Jerusalem
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Jerusalem’s Old City, home to sacred sites of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, is increasingly being marred by religious tensions. The…
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Ex-football player Park Joo-ho, wife Anna expecting 4th child
in NewsFormer football player Park Joo-ho and his wife, Anna, have announced that they are expecting their fourth child. On Thursday,…
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Gunil leaves Xdinary Heroes after leaked audio controversy
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Gunil has left Xdinary Heroes after acknowledging he made inappropriate remarks about fans in a leaked recording. JYP Entertainment terminated…
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Why Kim and Trump should meet
in NewsSince U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, speculation has repeatedly surfaced about a future meeting with North…
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English edition of Confucian philosopher Yi Ik’s work published by Oxford University Press
in NewsA research team at Sungkyunkwan University’s College of Confucian Studies and Eastern Philosophy has published a complete English translation of…
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Mirae Asset poised to reclaim brokerage crown from Korea Investment & Securities
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Mirae Asset Securities took the lead in the brokerage industry’s earnings race in the first half of the year, with…
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Seoul City Hall exhibition explores fleeting memory of urban landscapes
in NewsSeoul is hosting a compelling new art exhibition that examines the lingering memories and subtle traces left behind by residents…
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PM visits Jeju Air crash site, seeks to comfort bereaved families
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Prime Minister Han Seong-sook on Thursday visited the site of a 2024 plane crash and sought to comfort bereaved families…
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Lee’s approval rating hits record low since inauguration: poll
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President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating fell to the lowest level since his inauguration, a poll showed Thursday. In a…
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Top diplomats of Korea, Fiji meet in Seoul for talks on energy cooperation, mutual ties
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Foreign ministers of Korea and Fiji held talks in Seoul on Thursday, seeking ways to strengthen bilateral ties and discussing…
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Speculative fever grips Kosdaq amid record rally
in NewsThe Kosdaq has risen about 19 percent this month, the best performance among major global equity indexes. But some of…
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Seoul to expand nighttime river bus operations starting Saturday
in NewsSeeking to turn its iconic river into a major nighttime destination, Seoul is expanding evening ferry services on the Han…
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Korean, Venezuelan FMs discuss cooperation, earthquake recovery
in NewsForeign Minister Cho Hyun and his Venezuelan counterpart, Felix Plasencia, held phone talks Wednesday and discussed ways to enhance cooperation,…
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Trump says his plane faced ‘greater risk’ in secret flight change
in NewsWASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he secretly switched planes in Turkey last month at the direction…
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Google surpasses Naver in monthly active users in Korea for 1st time
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Google has surpassed Naver in the number of monthly active users (MAU) in Korea for the first time, signaling that…
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Korea’s housing loan rules become patchwork of regulations, side effects, exceptions
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The government’s drive to curb home prices and household debt through a series of tighter lending rules is creating growing…
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First 10 days of August rank as hottest on record
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Korea saw a record hot summer this year with the nationwide average temperature, excluding Jeju Island, coming to 29.1 C…
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MONSTA X sets Sept. 4 comeback with mini album ‘The Phase’
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MONSTA X is gearing up for its next era, confirming a Sept. 4 release for its new mini album, “The…
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HD Hyundai Oilbank supplies Korea’s 1st engine oil for hydrogen cars
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HD Hyundai Oilbank has developed Korea’s first engine oil specifically designed for hydrogen internal combustion engine vehicles (HICEV), targeting the…
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Korean chipmakers face growing calls to improve shareholder returns
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Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are facing growing expectations of sizable shareholder return policies, as investors increasingly call for measures…
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Int’l writers’ festival to kick off in Seoul next month
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An annual literary festival bringing together writers from Korea and abroad will take place next month, with participants set to…
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Ex-first lady acknowledges receiving luxury bag from PPP lawmaker’s wife
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Former first lady Kim Keon Hee said Monday she recalled receiving a luxury clutch bag from a lawmaker’s wife in…
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S. Korea, US to hold UFS exercise from Aug. 17
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South Korea and the United States will conduct their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise from Aug. 17 to 27,…
