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Facebook page unveils photos of BTS member V in counter-terrorism unit gear: SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- Photos of K-pop supergroup BTS member V in the gear ...
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Quick Glance: BTS Member V in Counter-Terrorism Unit Attire
- Photos of K-pop supergroup BTS member V in the attire of a counter-terrorism unit have been revealed on a Facebook page of the South Korean military.
- Last December, V began his mandatory military service and was selected to join the military police during initial training.
- Subsequently, the BTS artist has been assigned to the SDT, specializing in counter-terrorism and other special operations within the 2nd Corps of the Army.
- Currently, all seven BTS members are fulfilling their mandatory military service or serving as social service agents, as all fit South Korean men must serve in the military for at least 18 months.
Is South Korea’s economic miracle over?: Decades of growth are tapering off as the country struggles to reform its model and reduce its dependence on ...
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Quick Glance: The Future of South Korea's Economy: An Analysis
- South Korea's economy is facing challenges as the country strives to adapt its traditional growth model and reduce its reliance on manufacturing.
- A massive investment in chip factories in Yongin aims to strengthen the position of South Korea's semiconductor industry, while economists express concerns about future growth.
- With an aging population and declining productivity, South Korea is at risk of economic challenges as the government clings to proven growth drivers.
- South Korean companies must assert themselves in a changing global economic landscape and increase their innovation capacity to secure future growth.
South Korean woman conned out of US$50,000 by fake Elon Musk she fell in love with on Instagram
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Quick Glance: South Korean Woman Falls Victim to $50k Elon Musk Deepfake Scam
- A South Korean woman was convinced to invest 70 million won ($50,770) after watching a fabricated video portraying someone who looked like Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, as reported locally on Tuesday.
- Jeong Ji-sun, identified by the pseudonym at KBS, disclosed her experience as a victim of a romance scam on KBS's 'In-Depth 60 Minutes.' During the episode on April 19, Jeong narrated her initial interactions with the scammer posing as Musk.
- Jeong's initial hesitations dissipated swiftly. The scammer forwarded his identification and a workplace photo to Jeong. Moreover, he discussed aspects such as his children and commuting to Tesla or SpaceX via helicopter. He further mentioned his sporadic outreach to fans.
- The program highlighted the prevalent use of AI in these romance scams. The swindler engaged in a form of deception known as 'pig butchering,' as explained by the producer. This approach involves gradually enticing victims to increase their contributions to an apparently legitimate investment before the perpetrator vanishes.
North Korea: Kim Jong Un oversees drills simulating nuclear counterattack: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised salvo launches of the country’s ...
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South Korean court hears children's climate change case against government: South Korea's Constitutional Court began hearing on Tuesday a case that accuses the ...
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Quick Glance: South Korean Court Deliberates Children's Climate Change Lawsuit Against Government
- Environmental activist Choi Jia, alongside her younger sibling Choi Heewoo, participates in a press briefing preceding the initial hearing concerning petitions asserting that the government infringed upon their human rights due to an inadequate approach to climate change.
- A public hearing regarding a lawsuit brought by twenty-four young environmental activists against the government commenced in one of South Korea's top judicial bodies on Tuesday. The plaintiffs argue that the government's negligence in addressing climate change left them unprotected.
- Maintaining that South Korea's current climate strategies fall short in containing the temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, the plaintiffs claim this breaches the state's duty to safeguard fundamental rights. Scientists caution about the dire consequences of surpassing a 1.5C temperature increase.
- During the legal proceedings, the government asserted its commitment to minimizing carbon emissions and upholding its citizens' basic rights. Nevertheless, activists expressed dissatisfaction with the government's response and urged for more concrete actions against climate change.
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Quick Glance: North Korea Leader's Sister Raises Concerns Over US Military Drills
- Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, emphasized the need to build a strong military power to protect the country's sovereignty and regional peace.
- She criticized the US military exercises in the region, particularly the collaboration with South Korea, which she claimed are dangerously destabilizing the regional security environment.
- The US and South Korea have been conducting a series of drills with greater scale and intensity in recent months to enhance their military readiness against North Korea's threats.
- North Korea views the US military exercises as preparations for a nuclear war, while Washington and Seoul assert that the drills are defensive in nature and are regularly conducted to maintain readiness.
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Quick Glance: New Song from North Korea Honors Kim Jong Un as 'Friendly Father'
- North Korea praises leader Kim Jong Un as a 'friendly father' and 'great leader' in a new song, part of a propaganda campaign to boost his image in the reclusive state.
- The music video for the song was broadcast on Wednesday on state-controlled Korean Central Television, showcasing North Koreans from various backgrounds enthusiastically singing lines like 'Let’s sing, Kim Jong Un the great leader' and 'Let’s brag about Kim Jong Un, a friendly father.'
- Moreover, a live performance of the song with orchestral accompaniment and in the presence of Kim was televised as part of a ceremony to mark the completion of constructing 10,000 new homes.
- The release of the cheerful song titled 'Friendly Father' coincides with recent changes by North Korean state media to the name of a holiday, sparking speculation that this move is aimed at consolidating Kim’s position.
Why did Yoon's party lose in South Korea's elections and what troubles does he face now?
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Quick Glance: South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ Triumphs Against President Yoon
- Former minister Cho Kuk aids in leftwing alliance's electoral victory
- Former justice minister Cho Kuk, convicted on corruption charges, played a pivotal role in the defeat of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol in parliamentary elections.
- Cho calls for Yoon and PPP leader Han Dong-hoon, both former prosecutors, to be held accountable for abuse of power.
- The leftwing alliance narrowly missed the 200-seat mark that would have allowed them to bypass a presidential veto. Yoon now faces over three years as a lame duck, while the country heads towards more than three years of stagnation.
North Korea claims it tested new command-and-control system in simulated nuclear counterstrike
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Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
9 in 10 Koreans say married couples should share assets: survey : Over nine out of 10 Korean adults believe married couples should pool their assets ...
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Hyundai pauses ads on X over brand safety issues: South Korea's Hyundai said on Friday that it had paused advertising on X, formerly known as Twitter ...
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Exclusive: South Korea considers easing bond market reporting rules, sources say: South Korea is considering easing real-time reporting requirements for ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea Contemplates Easing Bond Market Reporting Rules
- South Korea is considering relaxing reporting requirements for investors in the bond market to facilitate inclusion in FTSE Russell's global bond index.
- Proposed changes may reduce reporting to once or twice daily and address a later reporting deadline.
- Easing these regulations could enhance the prospects of South Korean bonds being included in FTSE Russell's WGBI and attract billions of dollars in capital inflows.
- Recent reforms in South Korea aim to improve foreign investor access, including the elimination of a 30-year-old rule for foreign stock traders.
South Korea's Last F-4E Phantoms Fire Final AGM-142 Popeye Missiles Prior To Retirement
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Following a crushing election defeat for President Yoon Suk Yeol's ruling party, South Korea's government announced a compromise in its medical reform plans in ... Show more reut.rs/3W5zPvm
[INTERVIEW] 'Coffee reflects human nature' : Korea is one of the biggest consumers of coffee in the world, with average coffee consumption reaching 405 ...
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Quick Glance: Coffee Origins Revealed: Genome Study Uncovers Ethiopian Roots
- Researchers unlocked the genome of Arabica coffee species, tracing its origins to a natural mating over 600,000 years ago in Ethiopia.
- The study revealed Arabica's low genetic diversity and susceptibility to pests and diseases, limiting its cultivation locations.
- The findings could lead to new breeding approaches in coffee to develop varieties with enhanced resistance to diseases and climate changes.
- Arabica formed as a natural hybridization between parent species Coffea canephora and Coffea eugenioides, mainly used for global coffee production.
South Korea protests Japanese leaders' offerings to Yasukuni shrine: South Korea on Sunday protested Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's offering to Tokyo's ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea Objects to Japanese Leaders' Yasukuni Shrine Offerings
- South Korea expressed deep disappointment on Sunday over Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's offerings at the Yasukuni Shrine and urged Japanese leaders to show repentance for the country's wartime past.
- The shrine is viewed by Beijing and Seoul as a representation of Japan's historical military aggression due to its inclusion of 14 Japanese wartime leaders among the 2.5 million war dead honored there.
- The South Korean government calls on Japanese leaders to confront history and demonstrate sincere repentance, which would be a crucial step towards enhancing relations between the two countries.
- Despite progress in the South Korea-Japan relationship, particularly in security cooperation, the offerings made by Kishida and some cabinet members at the Yasukuni Shrine have sparked protests from South Korea.
Bank of Korea chief watching Middle East tensions for FX, growth outlook reviews: South Korea's central bank chief on Friday said odds for any further policy ...
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Alarm Sounded Over Major North Korea Hacks: North Korean hackers with alleged state ties have made off with technical information from South Korean defense ...
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Billionaire Families Lose Hope for Tax Cut After Korean Vote: Some of the richest people in South Korea may be among the biggest losers from elections last week ...
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Quick Glance: Disappointment for Billionaire Families After Tax Reform Decision in South Korea
- President Yoon Suk Yeol faces setback in plans for inheritance tax reform.
- High inheritance tax in South Korea targets wealthy individuals and chaebols.
- Opposition party gains momentum in advocating for higher taxes on the wealthy.
- Discussions on tax reforms and their implications on businesses and the economy.
Man who really hates cats goes to jail for killing 76 of them: The man, who is in his 20s, was convicted of violating South Korea’s animal protection law by a ...
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North Korea, Belarus deputy foreign ministers agree to strengthen ties
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Quick Glance: North Korea, Belarus strengthen ties
- North Korean officials met with a delegation from Belarus to deepen cooperation and criticized the U.S. for attempting to increase 'lawless' sanctions pressure.
- During the discussions, Belarus' Deputy Foreign Minister Evgeny Shestakov and his North Korean counterpart Lim Chun Il discussed bilateral cooperation in various sectors and mutual support on the global stage.
- Kim Son Gyong, vice minister for International Organizations of the DPRK Foreign Ministry, criticized Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, for her trip to South Korea and Japan, labeling the UN sanctions against the country as 'lawless'.
- In contrast, Russia has opposed the annual renewal of the multinational panel of experts that has monitored the implementation of UN sanctions aimed at curbing North Korea's nuclear and missile programs over the past 15 years.
Paraguay to teach Korean as second foreign language to middle, high schoolers : Middle and high school students in Paraguay will be able to learn Korean as a ...
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U.S. envoy to U.N. urges Russia and China not to ‘reward’ North Korea’s bad behavior
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It Is High Time to Engage North Korea: The alternative is to do nothing and drift into an even more serious crisis as North Korea further builds up its nuclear ...
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South Korea's Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said the government will adjust its healthcare reform plans to let medical schools determine their own admissions ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea adjusts medical school quotas to resolve walkout
- Government to let medical schools determine admissions to end junior doctor strike.
- Acceptance of proposal to reduce increase in medical school admissions by up to 50%.
- Dispute over adding 2000 more physicians by 2035, with 32 medical schools allowed to lower quotas for 2022.
- President Yoon advocates for more doctors, while protesting physicians demand better working conditions and criticize government's approach.
F-4 Phantoms Conduct Final Popeye Missile Firing Before South Korea Bids Them Farewell
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South Korea, Romania pledge defence cooperation amid reports of contract in works
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South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis: In South Korea, a court heard from youth climate activists and their families ...
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Political heat prods Japan, South Korea to team up on weak currencies: The success of Japan and South Korea at inserting language voicing concern over their ...
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South Korea: Opposition party set for big win in election, spelling trouble for President Yoon
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South Koreans sue government over climate change, saying it's violating human rights
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LIVE: US ambassador to UN holds a news conference in Seoul: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Busan's 1st K-pop high school to open in 2026 : The southeastern port city of Busan will open its first K-pop high school in March 2026 - the first of its ...
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Japan and South Korea agree to deepen trilateral ties with U.S: TOKYO (Kyodo) Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday he and South Korean President ...
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How general elections will affect South Korea's foreign policy : The opposition bloc's landslide victory in the April 10 general elections is cornering ...
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Quick Glance: South Korean President's Challenging Future Ahead
- South Korea's parliamentary election on April 10, 2024, served as a referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol's initial two years in office.
- The opposition Democratic Party maintained its majority in the National Assembly with 175 seats, while the ruling PPP faced a setback.
- The election results will impact Yoon's domestic and foreign agendas due to facing a divided government and increased scrutiny from opposition parties.
- Opposition parties will likely demand diplomatic achievements from the Yoon government in the next three years, scrutinizing the effectiveness of his foreign policy.
South Korea and U.S. hold largest combined air force drills : KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea -- U.S. and South Korean F-35 fighter jets emit an ear-splitting ...
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South Korea to take decisive action if needed to stabilise FX market: South Korea's finance ministry said on Friday that authorities would take immediate and ...
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🇰🇷 South Korea's leading doctors' body on Saturday rejected a revised medical reform plan from the government, which offered its first concession allowing 32 ... Show more u.afp.com/iGYe
Asian finance officials raise ‘serious concerns’ over strong dollar: Emerging-market currencies have been under pressure from shifting US interest rate ...
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South Korea, Japan, US hold naval drills amid N.Korea threats: South Korea, Japan and the United States staged long-planned joint naval exercises involving an ...
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No. of farming households falls below 1 mil. for first time in 2023 : The number of farming households in Korea fell below 1 million for the first time ever in ...
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South Korean military set to ban iPhones over ‘security’ concerns: But Android-based smartphones will be exempted from the ban.
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Military canteens become sizzling new market for food firms: Military camps in the country have become a rising market for food service firms that cater canteen ...
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US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
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North Korea tests 'super-large warhead': state media: North Korea has tested a "super-large warhead" designed for a strategic cruise missile ...
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More younger people willing to have babies: ministry data : A growing number of Koreans in their 20s and 30s are actively considering starting families ...
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South Korean Court Hears First Asian Youth Climate Case: "Carbon emission reduction keeps getting pushed back as if it is homework that can be done later ...
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Seoul's annual spring festival, Seoul Festa, to kick off next week : Seoul Festa, an annual spring festival organized by the Seoul city government ...
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Poland receives its first Legwan reconnaissance vehicles from South Korea: Rosomak, a subsidiary of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), announced on Tuesday ...
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Korea to provide 100,000 tons of rice to 11 nations : Korea has shipped this year's first batch of rice to countries suffering from food shortages ...
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Kim Jong Un Threatens North Korea's Enemies With 'Death Blow': Kim was pictured inspecting maps and models of South Korea in a pointed message to the U.S. ally.
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South Korea finmin vows measures to stabilise market volatility if needed: South Korea's finance minister stepped up warnings on Monday that the government is ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea finance minister pledges measures to stabilize market volatility if necessary
- South Korea's finance minister warns of potential currency volatility and emphasizes the government's readiness to intervene if needed.
- He announced the extension of the fuel consumption tax cut by two months to curb inflation amid rising global geopolitical risks.
- The statements came after Iran's attack on Israel, raising the threat of a broader regional conflict.
- South Korean currency markets opened at 0000 GMT, with the government prepared to take action to address potential market volatility.
Aerospace professor, ex-NASA executive to lead inaugural Korean space agency: President Yoon Suk Yeol named aerospace engineering professor Yoon Young-bin as the ...
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South Korea’s Legislative Election: What Went Wrong for the PPP?: The leadup to the election saw President Yoon Suk-yeol embroiled in a series of damaging ...
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China hosts foreign naval officials amid South China Sea tensions: QINGDAO, Shandong: The Chinese Navy on Sunday (Apr 21) kicked off a biennial meeting of top ...
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Snap Insight: Israel and Iran are now fighting a slow-motion war: For years, Iran and Israel have engaged in tit-for-tat strikes against each other ...
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Charting the future of the US alliance network: The recent US-Japan alliance bilateral summit between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio not ...
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First meeting between president, opposition leader to address economic hardships: President Yoon Suk Yeol and Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Chairman Lee ...
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Details of meeting between Yoon, opposition leader undecided: Presidential Office
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Korea launches 1st nanosatellite to monitor military movements on Korean Peninsula
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Singer Rain to hold first Korea solo show in 9 years : Singer and actor Rain, also known as Jung Ji-hoon, is set to reconnect with his longtime fans by holding a ...
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Nodeul Island set to become global culture spot offering diverse performances : Nodeul Island in the middle of the Han River in central Seoul is set to undergo a ...
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South Korea: Is this K-drama? No, it's election night: TV networks roll out animation sequences inspired by pop culture to vie for viewership on election night.
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Quick Glance: 'Politics That Fail': South Korea's Youth Disillusioned with Government
- Outnumbered by older voters and under-represented in parliament, South Korea's young say the political system is failing them, urging them to vote in Wednesday's election.
- The election to select the National Assembly's 300 lawmakers will mark the first time in South Korean history where voters aged 60 and older will outnumber those in their twenties and thirties.
- Politics is predominantly controlled by older men, with male MPs above 50 comprising over 75 percent of the current National Assembly. Only 5.6 percent of candidates for Wednesday's election are under 40.
- Experts attribute the low voter turnout among young people to growing dissatisfaction, as the younger generation in South Korea faces tough competition in education, limited job prospects, and exorbitant housing costs. Suicide is a prevalent cause of death for Koreans aged 10 to 39.
Labor ‘uses ethnically diverse to stack branches, not run as MPs’: “There have been systemic barriers put on multicultural communities,” says Senate hopeful Wesa ...
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South Korea's central bank holds rates, battling sticky inflation: South Korea's central bank left interest rates at a 15-year high on Friday as stubborn ...
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Nearly 30% of foreign laborers in Korea work over 50 hours per week : Nearly three out of 10 foreign employees in Korea worked 50 hours or longer per week last ...
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Small business owners suffer from part-timers' unanticipated absences: Park Jin-yeon, a 34-year-old restaurat owner who runs a pork barbecue grill house in ...
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Quick Glance: Small Business Owners Struggle with Part-Timers' Unexpected Absences
- Park Jin-yeon, a 34-year-old restaurant owner, juggles various tasks, including serving dishes and grilling meat for guests during business hours.
- A study revealed that three out of every four small business owners in the country are faced with no-shows by employees who were either already hired or in the hiring process.
- A significant number of entrepreneurs express concerns about potential no-shows by part-timers and are seeking job seekers who can make themselves available either instantly or on short notice.
- Many small business owners have difficulty finding timely replacements for unexpected absences, whether due to resignations without prior notice or new employees not showing up.
Political heat prods Japan, South Korea to team up on weak currencies: The success of Japan and South Korea at inserting language voicing concern over their ...
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South Koreans vote for new parliament after campaign focused on economy, graft: South Koreans voted to elect a new parliament on Wednesday in a bitterly fought ...
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'Our future was here': Christians in Gaza are paying an unholy price for Israel-Hamas war
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The Looming Crisis in the South China Sea: To Avoid a Conflict With China, America Needs a Clearer Strategy
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Manila and China: Challenges in the South China Sea
- Tensions are rising between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea, a crucial trade route.
- The dispute revolves around the Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands.
- The resolute stance of the Philippines in the conflict with China has empowered Manila to enhance its national security efforts.
- Manila has effectively utilized the transparency initiative to prompt China to reduce its aggressive stance in the South China Sea.
Yoon appoints ex-deputy Assembly speaker as chief of staff: President Yoon Suk Yeol appointed former National Assembly Deputy Speaker Chung Jin-suk of the ruling ...
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What's behind internal strife at HYBE? : The author of a document allegedly suggesting the management of K-pop giant HYBE's subsidiary label Ador attempted ...
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Explainer: What's at stake in South Korea's election: Campaigning for South Korea's legislative election is in full swing ahead of an April 10 vote that will ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea's Election: Polls, Key Issues, and System
- South Korea will hold a legislative election to determine the composition of the National Assembly, with forecasts indicating continued political deadlock.
- The election is viewed as a referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol and his rival Lee, with potential implications for the political landscape.
- Key issues include cost of living, medical reforms, corruption, and economic policies, while the electoral system is partly proportional and third parties play a role.
- Seoul's foreign policy is expected to see minimal change regardless of the election outcome, given South Korea's strong presidential system.
NewJeans Asks U.S. Court for Help Finding YouTuber in Defamation Case: The request by NewJeans is the latest effort by the K-pop industry in its struggle to stem ...
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1,000-won bakeries become popular amid high inflation: Freshly baked bread, cake, pastries and other treats are increasingly sold at the very affordable price of ...
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Quick Glance: Popular Affordable Bakeries in Seoul
- Freshly baked goods like bread, cake, and pastries are increasingly available at an affordable price of 1,000 won ($0.73) at vendor stalls and stores in subway stations in Seoul as living costs rise.
- The 1,000-won bakeries are compared to dollar stores in the US and 100-yen stores in Japan, catering to budget-conscious consumers looking to save money.
- The emergence of 1,000-won bakeries reflects the current frugal mindset of many households facing tight budgets due to ongoing inflation.
- Despite price hikes in baking ingredients such as flour, butter, margarine, eggs, salt, and sugar, the question arises on how such a wide selection can be offered at a low price.
South Korea opposition set to win election: The Democratic Party and its smaller ally are on course to strengthen their hold on parliament.
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South Koreans vote for new parliament after economy, corruption dominate campaign
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-koreans-vote-new-parliament-after-economy-corruption-dominate-campaign-2024-04-09/
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