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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: 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.
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 court hears children's climate change case against government
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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.
North Korea hacking teams hack South Korea defence contractors - police: Major North Korean hacking groups have mounted "all-out" cyber attacks against South ...
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Electronics Giant LG Debuts Dollar Bond to Finance ESG Projects: LG Electronics Inc. is selling bonds denominated in US dollars to partly help the South Korean ...
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South Korean nuclear fusion reactor sets new record, and other technology news you need to know
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South Korea Issues Rare Warning After Won Hits 1400 Per Dollar: South Korean authorities issued a rare warning to participants in the foreign exchange market ...
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Seoul studies $99K cash incentive for each child born: If implemented, it would be South Korea's most generous baby incentive ever.
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/seoul-studies-99k-cash-incentive-for-each-child-born
South Korean sentenced to 14 months in jail for killing 76 cats: SEOUL: A South Korean man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for killing 76 cats in one ...
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Korean Lithium Refiner Ecopro Cuts Output on Weakening EV Demand: South Korean metals refiner Ecopro Innovation Co. has cut production of lithium hydroxide used ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/korean-lithium-refiner-ecopro-cuts-output-on-weakening-ev-demand
Will 6-day work week for executives help Samsung avert crisis? Other companies may follow suit
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/will-6-day-workweek-for-executives-help-samsung-avert-crisis
South Korean firm looks at offshore wind investment: Shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is exploring investment opportunities in Scotland.
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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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South Korean singer Park Bo-ram dies at age 30: She was drinking at an acquaintance’s home on April 11 when she was found unconscious in the bathroom.
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/south-korean-singer-park-bo-ram-dies-at-age-30
Earth Day 2024: South Korean environmentalists organise fashion show featuring plastic wastes
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Kim Min-jae, Lee Kang-in close to special final : A South Korean player has yet to really enjoy a final of the UEFA Champions League, the biggest club game in ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2024/04/600_373122.html
'IU's smile made me feel super calm': Singapore students dance with K-pop star in concert
asiaone.com/entertainment/ius-smile-made-me-feel-super-calm-singapore-students-dance-k-pop-star-concert
Park Choong-kwon: North Korean defector elected in South Korea: A millennial North Korean who used to develop the regime's nuclear missiles is now a South Korean ...
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LIVE: South Korean officials begin counting ballots after polls close: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Deaths From Doctor Shortage Fuel Election Angst in Korea: In March 2023, a 17-year-old girl who fell from a building in the South Korean city of Daegu died after ...
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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-Japan thaw could crumble if ruling party turns on Yoon: TOKYO -- With a painful defeat for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's People ...
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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.
China now a rival rather than boon for South Korean exporters, warns minister : Seoul says tech and manufacturing sectors must adapt to rising competition
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Quick Glance: South Korean Exporters Warn of China as Rival
- South Korea's economy needs to urgently adapt to the increasing competition from China, as the country's biggest exporters battle for market share in sectors like chips, shipbuilding, and display panels, warns the finance minister.
- The growth of South Korea's economy slowed from 2.6 percent in 2022 to 1.4 percent last year, hindered by high interest rates, China's economic slowdown, and a decline in global demand for memory chips, the country's top export.
- The country's lowest fertility rate in the world and high household debt levels as a proportion of GDP are also causing concerns for officials.
- The government recently indicated it would reverse a cut in the R&D budget for 2024 to reform the country's research and development efforts and enhance economic competitiveness.
Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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South Korea to invest $7 bln in AI in bid to retain edge in chips: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday his country will invest 9 ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea's $7 Billion Investment in AI for Chip Dominance
- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced a 9.4 trillion won ($6.94 billion) investment in artificial intelligence by 2027 to maintain leadership in semiconductor chips.
- The plan includes expanding research on AI chips like neural processing units (NPUs) and high-bandwidth memory chips.
- South Korea aims to be a top three country in AI technology by 2030, capturing 10% or more of the global semiconductor market.
- President Yoon emphasized the country's ambition to create a new semiconductor legend with AI chips in the next 30 years and called for readiness in the face of uncertainties.
Blackpink, Le Sserafim, Ateez, The Rose: how K-pop and Korean music is becoming a core element of Coachella
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US will defend Philippines from any attack in South China Sea — Biden: At White House summit with Philippines' Marcos and Japan's Kishida ...
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
South Korean retailer CJ Olive Young offers real-time translators for foreign visitors
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US envoy to UN to visit Korean border, North Korean defectors: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations will travel to the heavily armed Korean border and meet ...
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South Korean chicken joint Mom's Touch to make Japan debut in Shibuya: TOKYO -- Popular South Korean fast casual restaurant chain Mom's Touch will open its ...
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Beijing slams US-Japan-Philippines summit, says South China Sea actions 'lawful' - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/13/beijing-slams-us-japan-philippines-summit-says-south-china-sea-actions-lawful.html
Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
- President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.
- The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
- The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".
- The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
Biden vows 'ironclad' defense of Philippines, Japan as China tension mounts - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
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HD Hyundai signs $463 million deal to build 4 warships in Peru: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) signed a 640.6 billion won ($463 million) contract on Tuesday ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_372877.html
Baseball league removes umpires from assignments for attempting to cover up missed call
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Human rights group urges gov't to submit written questions to UN to protect North Korean defectors
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SEVENTEEN unveils full tracklist for album 17 IS RIGHT HERE : South Korean boy band sensation SEVENTEEN has unveiled the complete tracklist for their highly ...
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Author delivers a South Korean education to the West: Cultural exports such as K-pop, kimchi and the Oscar-winning movie "Parasite" (2019) have wedged ...
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South Korea's Yoon vows to listen to the public after election loss: SEOUL -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, smarting from his conservative party's ...
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South Korean man jailed for throwing fake money from apartment’s window: The defendant is deeply remorseful of his crimes.
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korean-man-jailed-for-throwing-fake-money-from-apartment-s-window
U.S., Japan, South Korea finance chiefs share concern for weak yen, won: WASHINGTON -- Top finance officials from the U.S., Japan and South Korea expressed ...
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Latest Biden chip deal highlights U.S. semiconductor successes: Samsung is the latest beneficiary of Washington’s efforts to shore up precarious supply chains ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/19/tech/us-chips-act-analysis/
Hwang Sok-yong's 'Mater 2-10' shortlisted for 2024 International Booker Prize
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U.S. and S. Korea to meet on American troop costs this week | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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‘We want Fu Bao back,’ Seoulites petition for loan of beloved panda: About 6,000 South Korean fans flocked to Incheon Airport on April 3 to say their goodbyes to ...
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Mongolia to Strengthen Tourism and Creative Industry Ties With South Korea: As showcased in the Mongolian prime minister's recent visit, Mongolia sees South ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/mongolia-to-strengthen-tourism-and-creative-industry-ties-with-south-korea/
Lee Jong-suk considers Disney+’s One Second, Ji Chang-wook may join Ma Dong-seok in Twelve - Korean drama casting latest
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South Korean singer and actor Cha Eun-woo on his new solo album and kissing a dog for a TV show
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Additional tickets for K-pop star IU's Singapore concerts to go on sale on Apr 18
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K-dramas 'Queen of Tears' and 'Parasyte: The Grey' top Netflix Global 10: There's no overlooking the captivating phenomenon that is tvN's "Queen of Tears" ...
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K-pop's latest sensation Ateez harbors Super Bowl dreams: This article was originally published in Japanese in Nikkei Entertainment!, a monthly magazine and part ...
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South Korean tiremakers eye EV market for new growth: SEOUL -- South Korean tiremakers are setting their sights on electric vehicles as demand for original and ...
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South Koreans go to the polls for parliamentary election in test for President Yoon
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Chemicals Tycoon Debuts On Korea’s Wealth Ranking As Semiconductor Demand Surges: Chung Ji-wan’s company, Soulbrain, makes chemicals needed in the ...
forbes.com/sites/johnkang/2024/04/17/chemicals-tycoon-debuts-on-koreas-wealth-ranking-as-semiconductor-demand-surges/
E-Junkies: Cha Eun-woo says juggling K-pop idol and acting career is 'a little bit difficult'
asiaone.com/entertainment/e-junkies-cha-eun-woo-juggling-k-pop-idol-acting-career-little-bit-difficult-just-one-10-minute-viu
South Korean man who assaulted woman for having short hair gets 3 years in jail: He accused the victim of being a feminist based on her short hair and said ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korean-man-who-assaulted-woman-for-having-short-hair-gets-3-years-in-jail
South Korean man who attacked ‘feminist’ shop worker over short hair jailed for 3 years
scmp.com/week-asia/article/3258484/south-korean-man-jailed-3-years-attacking-feminist-shop-worker-over-short-hair
Elections reveal a growing gender divide across South Korea: While many other developed countries are observing a similar phenomenon, experts say South Korea's ...
npr.org/2024/04/10/1243819495/elections-reveal-a-growing-gender-divide-across-south-korea
South Korean parties target 'semiconductor belt' ahead of election: SEOUL -- With South Korea's parliamentary election less than a week away ...
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South Korea stocks see record foreign buying on appetite for chips: SEOUL -- South Korean stocks saw net purchases by foreign investors triple on the year in ...
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Philippines plans ambitious exercise with U.S. as concerns over China grow: In the military exercise, U.S. and Philippine troops will perform joint operations ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/philippines-balikatan-joint-military-exercise/
Mysterious ‘surfboard’ orbits moon surface in Nasa photographs: A mysterious “surfboard” orbiting the moon has been captured in incredible photographs from Nasa ...
independent.co.uk/tv/news/nasa-mystery-surfboard-orbits-moon-b2526190.html
Green onion outcry: Humble vegetable roils S Korean vote | kuwaittimes: Green onion outcry: Humble vegetable roils S Korean vote - World - SEOUL: Foreign policy ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/12970/world/asia/green-onion-outcry-humble-vegetable-roils-s-korean-vote/
South Korean elections 2024: Opposition bloc set to win elections: Voting has concluded in South Korea's parliamentary elections and a major blow to president ...
wionews.com/videos/south-korean-elections-2024-opposition-bloc-set-to-win-elections-709974
South Korea probes Temu over alleged false ads, unfair practices: South Korean regulators are investigating the hugely popular Chinese shopping app Temu on ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/08/south-korea-probes-temu-over-alleged-false-ads-unfair-practices
South Korean voters—and spring onions—rebuke the president: The failure of Yoon Suk-yeol’s party in parliamentary elections will make his last three years hard
economist.com/asia/2024/04/11/south-korean-voters-and-spring-onions-rebuke-the-president
Korean convenience chain Emart24 under probe in Singapore over employees’ unpaid salaries
asiaone.com/singapore/korean-convenience-chain-emart24-under-probe-singapore-over-employees-unpaid-salaries
South Korean parliamentary elections a political litmus test for Yoon: Wednesday's elections could have lasting implications for the final three years of ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/09/asia-pacific/politics/south-korea-general-election-preview/
K-drama actress and Netflix star Jeon Jong-seo faces accusations of school bullying
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/07/k-drama-actress-and-netflix-star-jeon-jong-seo-faces-accusations-of-school-bullying
South Korea, Romania pledge defense cooperation amid reports of contract in works | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Britain's Got Talent viewers ask 'what's the point' in new series complaint: The 17th series launched on Saturday night before a second episode also aired on ...
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South Korea’s Yoon Starts Reshaping Team After Election Defeat: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol named a new chief of staff Monday after pledging to change ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/south-korea-s-yoon-starts-reshaping-team-after-election-defeat
[INTERVIEW] Ihn Yo-han calls for grand role of politics befitting global top 10 power
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Squid Game Season 2: Release Date, Spoilers, Cast, Trailer And Plot: Squid Game is to Netflix's most viewed series ever. Here's everything you need to know about ...
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Samsung is making executives work 6 days a week to ‘inject a sense of crisis’: While countries around the world are testing out shortened workweeks ...
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Quick Glance: Samsung Executives: New Work Schedule and Economic Challenges
- Samsung Group is introducing a six-day workweek for executives in response to economic challenges and disappointing results in 2023.
- The sudden change aims to create a sense of urgency and promote efforts to overcome the situation. The new work schedule takes effect immediately in most of Samsung's technology divisions.
- The work culture in South Korea is renowned for its intensity. In 2022, the average worker spent 1,901 hours at work.
- Recent data shows that Samsung has regained the top position in global smartphone shipments. First-quarter 2024 results are expected on April 30.
Korea Box Office: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Retains Lead: At the South Korean box office: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ retains its lead on a deathly quiet weekend for cinemas.
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I migrated to my ancestral homeland in a search for identity | Aeon Essays: I migrated to my ancestral homeland in a search for identity. It proved to be a ...
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Civil Defence Force rescues two-year-old trapped in car in KL: KUALA LUMPUR: The Civil Defence Force on Monday (April 23) rescued a two-year-old child who was ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/23/civil-defence-force-rescues-two-year-old-trapped-in-car-in-kl
Sonic x Shadow Generations rated in South Korea: Good news for Sonic fans as the next game scheduled to be released, Sonic x Shadow Generations ...
mynintendonews.com/2024/04/21/sonic-x-shadow-generations-rated-in-south-korea/
Lionsgate Television, Park Chan-wook developing ‘Oldboy’ series: South Korean auteur and producing partner Syd Lim attached to produce.
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Kang Ha-neul leads upcoming thriller film 'Wall to Wall': South Korean actor Kang Ha-neul has been picked for a lead role in Netflix's upcoming thriller film ...
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