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Fire in shopping mall in South Korean city leaves 7 dead: SEOUL: A fire broke out at the basement of a shopping mall in the South Korean city of Daejeon on ...
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Fire in shopping mall in South Korean city leaves 7 dead: SEOUL: A fire broke out at the basement of a shopping mall in the South Korean city of Daejeon on ...
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Korea Chip Production Rises by Most in 14 Years With Strong Semiconductor Demand: South Korea’s output of semiconductors jumped the most in 14 years in February ...
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South Korea hopes new speed train links will help boost birthrate: South Korea is launching a high-speed train service that will reduce the travel time between ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea's High-Speed Train Project Aims to Boost Birthrate
- South Korea is launching a high-speed train service to reduce travel time between central Seoul and its outskirts.
- Officials are pinning their hopes on the Great Train eXpress (GTX) project to encourage more youth to live outside the city and start families.
- The GTX will be one of the fastest underground systems globally, with trains reaching speeds of up to 180 km/h.
- However, experts warn that the GTX could lead to further decline in rural areas as more people are drawn into the already overcrowded capital.
Russia veto ends UN monitoring of North Korea sanctions after arms transfer probe
france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20240329-s-korea-slams-russia-for-using-veto-to-end-un-monitoring-of-n-korea-sanctions
Execs in Japan busted for winning dev bids then outsourcing to North Koreans: Government issues stern warning over despot money-making scheme
theregister.com/2024/03/28/japan_nk_arrests/
Quick Glance: Execs in Japan Arrested for Winning Dev Bids and Outsourcing to NK
- Two executives in Japan were issued arrest warrants for charges related to establishing a business that outsourced work to North Korean IT engineers.
- Authorities suspect Pak may have connections to a person involved in the foreign currency acquisition activities of the Hermit Kingdom, and are looking into potential money flow to North Korea.
- Amid an investigation involving the development of a smartphone app that breached Japan's banking act, authorities found suspicious transfers to North Korean IT engineers from Robast.
- Hiring a North Korean for development tasks can contribute foreign currency and illicit funds for a despot's operations, while also violating national sanctions.
Seoul bus drivers end strike after city agrees to wage increase: Bus drivers in the South Korean capital of Seoul ended an hours-long strike on Thursday after a ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/seoul-bus-drivers-strike-over-pay-snarling-commute-south-korean-capital-2024-03-28/
Quick Glance: Seoul Bus Drivers' Strike Causes Morning Commute Delays
- On Thursday, unionized bus drivers in Seoul went on a general strike to demand a wage hike, resulting in the near complete halt of bus operations in the capital and leading to delays for commuters during the morning rush hour.
- Following unsuccessful last-minute wage negotiations, the union with approximately 18,000 members at 65 companies proceeded with their threatened strike, impacting 7,210 intracity buses, constituting 97.6 percent of the capital's bus services.
- This general strike, the first since 2012, brought about significant inconveniences for passengers during the morning rush hour, causing delays in travel times for commuters and catching uninformed passengers off guard.
- To alleviate passenger inconveniences, the city government ramped up subway operations for the morning and evening rush hours and extended the subway operating hours until 2 a.m.
Bus Drivers in Seoul, South Korea Strike for First Time in 12 Years for Pay Hike: Bus drivers in South Korea’s capital ended their first strike in more than a ...
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Quick Glance: Seoul Bus Drivers Strike for Pay Raise
- Bus drivers in South Korea’s capital launched their first strike in more than a decade, halting almost all city buses on Thursday morning after failed wage negotiations with management.
- Commuters sought alternatives as around 7,000 buses out of 7,382 registered with the city were out of service due to the strike. The city increased subway operations and provided free shuttle services to minimize strains on public transportation systems.
- The Seoul bus labor union, representing around 18,000 bus drivers, reported that over 88% of the members voted for the walkout. Wage negotiations broke down early Thursday, with workers seeking a 12.7% pay raise while management offered 2.5%, citing 3.6% inflation in 2023.
South Korean Prime Minister Meets Nation’s Top Hospital Heads: South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo met leaders of five top general hospitals as the new head ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-29/south-korean-prime-minister-meets-nation-s-top-hospital-heads
Yellow dust storm blankets Korea; fine dust advisory issued: A massive yellow dust storm blanketed Korea on Friday, with fine dust advisories issued across many ...
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$75,000 for a baby? South Korean businesses float incentives as demographic crisis looms
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South Korea prepares financial support for small businesses, builders: South Korea has prepared financial support measures for small businesses and construction ...
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Quick Glance: Implications of Boeing CEO's Resignation on Aircraft Manufacturer
- Dave Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, is set to resign by the end of the year, with additional top executives leaving the company amidst safety concerns tarnishing its reputation following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January.
- It is emphasized that most Boeing aircraft remain safe, but only time will reveal whether the restructuring in the corporate leadership leads to tangible positive changes.
- Implementing a cultural shift in a vast company like Boeing can prove to be a complex task, particularly for the incoming CEO tasked with rebuilding the company's image.
- Despite thorough investigations and changes at the helm of Boeing, it is crucial to highlight that the company's airplanes are safe and continue to be maintained by dedicated professionals to ensure safety in the aviation industry.
US, South Korea set up task force to block North Korea oil shipments: The United States and South Korea this week launched a new task force aimed at preventing ...
reuters.com/world/us-south-korea-set-up-task-force-block-north-korea-oil-shipments-2024-03-27/
Seoul punk band ...Whatever That Means celebrates 15th anniversary : It's been over 15 years since Trash and Jeff Moses got married, and started the melodic punk ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/177_371369.html
South Korea’s JoongAng Hires Japanese Reporter as Tokyo Correspondent : It’s the first time that any South Korean newspaper has ever employed a Japanese reporter ...
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Norwegians facing a shortage as Easter nears are hoarding eggs from neighboring Sweden
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Former T-ara member Areum hospitalized after possible suicide attempt : Lee Areum, a former member of K-pop girl group T-ara, is receiving treatment at a ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/732_371525.html
Kim Soo-hyun earns $3.7 mil. for role in 'Queen of Tears' : Kim Soo-hyun, the lead actor of the tvN drama 'Queen of Tears,' has agreed to a fee of 5 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/688_371500.html
Hyundai Motor Group said on Wednesday it will invest 68 trillion won ($51 billion) over three years in South Korea to ramp up electric vehicle production and ... Show more
LG Group to invest $74.4 bln over next 5 years: South Korean conglomerate LG Group will invest 100 trillion won ($74.42 billion) within the country over the next ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/hyundai-motor-group-invest-68-trln-won-over-3-years-2024-03-27/
Quick Glance: LG Group to Invest $74.4 Bln Over 5 Years
- LG Group plans to invest 100 trillion won ($74.42 billion) domestically over the next five years to maintain competitiveness.
- Half of this investment will be directed towards future technologies such as artificial intelligence, environmentally friendly technologies, batteries, auto parts, and displays.
- A detailed breakdown of the investments by affiliate companies like LG Electronics, LG Chem, and LG Energy Solution has not been provided yet.
- The LG Group aims to strengthen its position in various growth fields and drive technological advancements through these investments.
South Korea’s ambassador to Australia steps down amid investigation controversy: South Korea’s ambassador to Australia resigned on Friday as questions about his ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/03/29/South-Korea-s-ambassador-to-Australia-steps-down-amid-investigation-controversy
YouTuber detained for installing spy cameras at early voting polling stations: A YouTuber in his 40s has been detained on suspicions of installing spy cameras at ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/251_371662.html
Big O!cean to debut as 1st hearing-impaired K-pop boy group : Big O!cean, the first K-pop boy group composed of hearing-impaired members, will arrive on the ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/732_371596.html
Pansori-inspired Gwangju Biennale 2024 to be 'operatic' show exploring space, sound
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/690_371572.html
$101k for a baby? South Korean businesses float incentives as demographic crisis looms
straitstimes.com/opinion/101k-for-a-baby-south-korean-businesses-float-incentives-as-demographic-crisis-looms
Samsung Pay to stop working with Russia’s Mir payment system from April 3: Samsung Pay, a payment service owned by South Korea’s Samsung Electronics ...
english.alarabiya.net/business/banking-and-finance/2024/03/27/Samsung-Pay-to-stop-working-with-Russia-s-Mir-payment-system-from-April-3
'Antenna' shop Tripzip to spotlight tourism outside Seoul : An 'antenna' shop, dedicated to showcasing local products, named Tripzip ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/281_371610.html
Korean ambassador to Australia steps down amid ongoing CIO investigation: Korea's Ambassador to Australia Lee Jong-sup stepped down Friday amid a continuing ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/120_371696.html
Hyosung Chairman Emeritus Cho Suck-rai: pioneer in Korea's heavy chemical industry
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/03/262_371703.html
US Marines join combat drills at high-tech training ground in S. Korea : U.S. Marines have joined a large-scale combined exercise at a high-tech training ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/205_371587.html
Sonny scores again as Korea beat Thailand in World Cup qualifying match: With his work as caretaker boss for Korea finished with a win over Thailand in a World ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2024/03/600_371475.html
South Korea's Coupang plans $2bn expansion of next-day delivery: SEOUL -- Top South Korean online shopping group Coupang said Wednesday it will invest 3 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Retail/South-Korea-s-Coupang-plans-2bn-expansion-of-next-day-delivery
Why did North Korea walk away from talks with Japan abruptly? : North Korea's decision to walk abruptly away from talks with Japan is due to a failure in ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/103_371542.html
Quick Glance: Japanese PM Offers to Meet Kim Jong Un, Conditions Pose Challenges
- North Korea states that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida proposed a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' contingent on Tokyo's stance towards North Korea's weapons program and past abductions of Japanese nationals.
- Kishida emphasizes the importance of a meeting with Kim to address the abduction issue, but North Korea's preconditions make a Kim-Kishida summit unlikely.
- Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, highlights the need for Japan to make political decisions aligned with its overall interests to enhance bilateral relations and regional peace.
- Experts suggest that a potential meeting could benefit both North Korea and Japan, with North Korea aiming to strengthen its position and Japan considering potential economic assistance if ties normalize.
Singapore undone by controversial penalty in 4-1 loss to China in World Cup qualifier
straitstimes.com/sport/football/singapore-undone-by-controversial-penalty-in-4-1-loss-to-china-in-world-cup-qualifier
Loewe showcases 178 years of artistry in 'Crafted World' exhibition: SHANGHAI — At the entrance of the Shanghai Exhibition Centre, a colorful decoration ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/690_371607.html
Hyundai Motor doubles down on EVs as it ramps up investment in Korea : More than half of US$51-billion investment will be allocated for new research and ...
theglobeandmail.com/drive/article-hyundai-motor-doubles-down-on-evs-as-it-ramps-up-investment-in-korea/
S Korean trade, diplomacy trending away from China: South Korea is trending away from economic dependence on China and increasing its trilateral interactions ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/s-korean-trade-diplomacy-trending-away-from-china/
North Korean TV censors British gardening show host’s jeans: North Korea’s state broadcaster, KCTV, has blurred out a pair of jeans worn by veteran British TV ...
cnn.com/2024/03/27/entertainment/north-korea-tv-jeans-censorship-scli-intl/
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Quick Glance: Censorship in North Korea Due to Alan Titchmarsh's Blue Jeans
- Renowned presenter Alan Titchmarsh faced unexpected censorship in North Korea for wearing blue jeans during a TV appearance.
- In an episode of his Garden Secrets series, the 74-year-old Titchmarsh visited Hatfield House in Hertfordshire to explore historical gardens.
- The broadcast of the episode in North Korea was altered to conceal Titchmarsh's blue jeans, which have been banned in the country since the 1990s.
- Despite the censorship, the episode was aired multiple times on North Korean TV with Titchmarsh's commentary replaced by North Korean narrators.
China’s cash promises in South-East Asia are coming up short, report says: President Xi Jinping launched the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013 ...
smh.com.au/world/asia/china-s-cash-promises-in-south-east-asia-are-coming-up-short-report-says-20240327-p5ffqu.html
Why did Shinsegae chairman clean up his Instagram account?: Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin's Instagram posts, which have been drawing public attention ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/03/419_371615.html
1 in 3 candidates up for April elections possess criminal record: civic group : Nearly one in three candidates for the April 10 parliamentary elections possess a ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/356_371637.html
Dodgers re-start their season as a potential ‘super team’ – but one with issues: Their two-game Seoul Series raised questions about the infield defense ...
ocregister.com/2024/03/26/dodgers-re-start-their-season-as-a-potential-super-team-but-one-with-issues/
Chinese part of Mount Paekdu named UNESCO global geopark : The Chinese part of Mount Paekdu has been listed as one of UNESCO's new global geoparks in the name of ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/120_371639.html
Commercial Road revamp project nears completion as Portsmouth City Council adds play equiment, mural and more to city centre
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Caught on camera: Ostrich runs loose on a busy road in South Korean town: The authorities managed to capture the bird after several hours and send it back to the ...
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Watch: Escaped ostrich runs loose in South Korea: The bird was seen running down the streets of Seongnam before it was captured and returned to a zoo.
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Video shows moment of collapse: Floor collapses with woman in Chinese shopping center
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How India could become an Asian tiger: The world’s most selective bureaucracy is struggling to make it happen
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/03/27/how-india-could-become-an-asian-tiger
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[INTERVIEW] 'Pyramid Game' director Park So-yeon, actor Kim Ji-yeon portray cautionary tale of school bullying
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/688_371464.html
PPP leader's visit to disgraced ex-president brings little benefit : The visit of ruling People Power Party (PPP) interim leader Han Dong-hoon to former ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/356_371441.html
Quiet quitting: Why more than half of South Korean workers do it: Dissatisfaction over salary and benefits is said to be the leading cause.
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/quiet-quitting-why-more-than-half-of-south-koreans-do-it
ADUN SPEAKS | Get feedback before further free-trade talks with Korea: Miti should undertake a detailed cost-benefit analysis before it seals the deal.
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South Korean President’s Party Leads in Support Ahead of Vote: South Korea’s ruling conservative party took the top spot in support in a major poll released ...
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Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for March 29: Shares in Asia rose following gains on Wall Street, with focus shifting to key US consumer price data due ...
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Runaway ostrich holds up city traffic after escaping from zoo in bizarre video: Locals posted pictures and videos of the ostrich on social media.
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Korean Banks Say to Compensate Investors for China-Linked Notes: Some South Korean banks agreed to compensate investors facing losses from structured products ...
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Korean chicken chain Goobne to open in Metro Manila: The famous oven-roasted chicken brand made a cameo in an episode of 'Business Proposal'!
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Galaxy A15 5G grabs March 2024 security update: While Samsung is busy rolling out the One UI 6.1 update to millions of Galaxy S, Galaxy Tab S, and ...
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New Upcoming K-Dramas to Watch in April 2024: We have rounded up every K-Drama coming to streaming platforms in April 2024, from Parasyte: The Grey to Chief ...
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S.Korea Feb factory output rises most in six months, retail sales drop: South Korea's factory production rose in February by the fastest pace in six months ...
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Hanwha begins assembly of first Australian Huntsman howitzer: Hanwha Aerospace has officially begun assembly of Australia's first AS9 self-propelled ...
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South Korea's ambassador to Australia steps down amid outrage over his posting | Asia
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Discounter succeeds Saturn in the "ES" in Esslingen: The Saturn store is leaving the "ES" shopping center in Esslingen in the summer. A successor has now been ...
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Leonberg - Unfall: 92-Jähriger reißt Absperrband ab: Ein 92 Jahre alter BMW-Fahrer beschleunigte aus noch unbekannter Ursache sein Fahrzeug ...
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300 school children storm shopping centre clashing with security: Footage shows a security guard 'body slamming' a child to the floor at the Milton ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/29/300-school-children-storm-shopping-centre-clashing-security-20552410/
Market shopping center Hallstadt: Popular store defends itself against rumors: The popular herbal and tea product has been around for around eleven years and ...
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Blackburn town centre demolition taking place on Northgate: Here’s a photo we need your help with. The only details we have are that it was taken in February ...
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What is drawing tourists to Hong Kong? Koreans seek ‘old city vibes’, Filipinos eye Disneyland and Thais tour temples
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Storchenhofcenter in Lichtenberg: This is how the shopping center should be made safer
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Faith-Based Animated Film ‘The King of Kings’ Inspired by Charles Dickens Story in the Works (Exclusive)
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Where Malaysian
travellers want to visit: A STUDY by Visa highlighted the top five international destinations that Malaysian travellers are looking to visit this ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/03/29/where-malaysiantravellers-want-to-visit
Korea Bank Stocks Set for Best Quarter Since 2017 on Corporate Reform Bets: Bank stocks in South Korea are headed for their best quarter in more than six years ...
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Can Genesis Succeed Where Lexus and Infiniti Struggled? EVs and Software Could Be the Ticket
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A Buzzy Korean Horror Movie Is Sneakily One Of The Biggest Box Office Hits Of 2024
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A Quick Guide to Luna Snow, the Marvel Heroine You've Never Heard Of: Marvel's latest video game Rivals has Korean superstar Luna Snow rubbing shoulders with ...
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Wuppertal: Man attacked in the middle of a shopping center - Perpetrators leave him covered in blood
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The Cast of 'Physical: 100' Season 2: Your Guide: Netflix's hit Korean reality series 'Physical: 100' puts fitness buffs through brutal physical challenges ...
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Witnesses saw men spraying pepper spray in Schwäbisch Gmünd: After the suspected release of irritant gas in a shopping center in Schwäbisch-Gmünd ...
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Samsung’s awesome Music Frame speaker is now available in Korea: Earlier this year, Samsung announced its first one-of-a-kind wireless speaker called the Music ...
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DISTRICT OF LINZ-LAND. A 23-year-old woman from the Kirchdorf district had to be escorted out of a shopping center in the Linz-Land district by the police ...
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Life in revamped commuter town where new amenities end 'horrible' Croydon trips: Data appears to show people are 'flocking to the town centre thanks to the ...
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Shopping centre blow as popular coffee chain closes prominent store : The brightly lit coffee venue will close its doors for the final time this Saturday ...
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