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Gyeonggi Province calls for ‘jeonse’ fraud aid to cover foreign victims
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As a wave of scams exploiting Korea’s unique “jeonse” rental system has left tens of thousands of tenants at risk,…
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Energy demand hits yearly high on continued heat wave
in NewsKorea recorded the highest electricity demand for the year in recent days amid a prolonged heat wave, industry data showed…
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The Beijing model meets the Brussels effect
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PARIS — For years, Europe and China embodied rival development and energy-transition models. Europe was primarily committed to markets, common…
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As world rediscovers ‘The Odyssey,’ disabled actors in Greece explore pain of war
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EPIDAURUS, Greece — As Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” renews global fascination with Homer, a cast of disabled and non-disabled performers…
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Retail sales index marks record drop in Q2 amid Homeplus fiasco
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The retail sales index at Korea’s discount stores posted the sharpest year-on-year fall in the second quarter, partly due to…
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Mariinsky Ballet’s Korean soloist to take on ‘Swan Lake’ prince on local stage
in NewsBallet dancer Jeon Min-chul, who has completed his first season as a first soloist with Russia’s Mariinsky Ballet, will return…
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Canada tries to adapt to a future of wildfires
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MONTREAL, Canada — Faced with another summer when wildfires have scorched millions of hectares of land and blankets of smoke…
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ exceeds 5 mil. ticket sales in Korea
in NewsThe latest Spider-Man film surpassed 5 million ticket sales on the 11th day of its release in Korea, the film’s…
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Scorching heat continues across nation; heavy rains forecast on eastern coast
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Most parts of Korea were forecast to be sweltering under an extreme heat wave, as blistering heat was expected to…
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‘Silver ARMY’ reshapes BTS fandom
in NewsVicki Ronn, a professor of English at Friends University and a BTS fan in her 60s, gave her adult son…
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Jeju Island turns wind profits into summer lifelines
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On an island globally renowned for its pristine coastline and sweeping offshore wind farms, the gusting sea breezes are doing…
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40 C in Seoul, 15 C in Taebaek: Mountain town defying Korea’s heat wave
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As asphalt softens under a relentless heat wave in Seoul, forcing residents into air-conditioned subterranean malls, a small former coal-mining…
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Lee pledges to remedy damage caused by state violence
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President Lee Jae Myung vowed Friday to redress damage caused by state violence, ranging from government crackdowns on democratization activists…
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State audit agency apologizes for sitting commissioner’s indictment
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The Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI) apologized Friday after one of its commissioners was indicted on charges connected to…
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From BIGBANG to BLACKPINK: The man behind YG’s viral performance videos
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Executive producer Yang Hyun-suk of YG Entertainment centers his production on the fundamentals of music and performance. YG Entertainment has…
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Lee administration’s reform drive raises concerns over rushed policymaking
in NewsThe Lee Jae Myung administration is sparking concerns that it is rushing through major reforms without fully assessing their risks,…
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Why don’t we like our neighbors?
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Moving into a new office recently reminded me of something that seems to typify life in Seoul. We’re not very…
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Korean diagnostics firm Noul signs 1st cervical cancer screening deal in Africa
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Noul, a Seoul-based developer of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered blood and cancer diagnostic devices, has signed a supply agreement with a…
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15 gov’t bond dealers face sanctions over alleged bid rigging
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The antitrust watchdog has moved to sanction 15 primary dealers in the government bond market over alleged bid-rigging and illegal…
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BTS and Grammy Awards
in NewsThe global pop phenomenon BTS recently announced that it will not submit its music for consideration for the 2027 Grammy…
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Over 12-day streak of tropical nights leaves Korea sleepless
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Korea’s average number of “tropical nights” nationwide hit a record high of 12.1 days since June through Tuesday, the highest…
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Veterans ministry to expand state awards to independence activists
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The veterans ministry said Wednesday it will seek to identify more independence activists who have yet to be recognized for…
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Record spending by int’l visitors drives Seoul’s new experience-first tourism strategy
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Driven by record-setting visitor spending in beauty, wellness and local lifestyle, Seoul is reframing its tourism strategy around how its…
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Busan to provide 1-year free pet insurance for adopted rescue dogs
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Busan Metropolitan City will provide one year of free pet insurance to residents who adopt rescued dogs from designated animal…
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Hyundai E&C tests water-spraying drone at demolition site
in NewsHyundai Engineering & Construction (Hyundai E&C) said it is expanding the use of unmanned robots for environmental and safety management…
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Uhm Jung-hwa brings confidence to ocean action in ‘Okay! Madam’ sequel
in NewsFor Uhm Jung-hwa, returning as the brave former secret agent Mi-young in “Okay! Madam: Bon Voyage” is far more than…
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Starbucks Korea teams up with local farmers to support small cafes
in NewsStarbucks Korea has unveiled its eighth “shared growth” beverage — a Sangju Shine Muscat Ade crafted with locally sourced grapes…
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Heat kills 16 in Korea this summer: interior ministry
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Korea’s summer heat has killed 16 people so far this year, the interior ministry said Tuesday, as the nation swelters…
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Busan turns to tourism to save its female free-divers
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Along the rocky coastlines of Korea, the ancient art of the “haenyeo” — traditional female free-divers who harvest sea life…
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US drone mix-up caused by communication error at working level: official
in NewsLast week’s mix-up between South Korean and U.S. militaries over a U.S. drone flight occurred due to a communication error…
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Kim Soo-hyun makes official comeback after 16-month hiatus
in NewsTop actor Kim Soo-hyun has officially made his return to the public after a 16-month hiatus, appearing in a promotional…
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HYBE’s new girl group Tuide to debut Aug. 24 with EP ‘Tune & Play’
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HYBE’s new girl group label ABD will debut its first act, Tuide, on Aug. 24 with the release of its…
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Actor Kim Seo-yeon, chef Kim Do-yoon reveal their 4-year relationship
in NewsActor Kim Seo-yeon and chef Kim Do-yoon, who appeared on Netflix’s variety show “Culinary Class Wars,” have revealed that they…
