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Samsung execs have to work 6 days a week now: report: Samsung reportedly wasn't happy with its performance last year, so execs will be working Saturdays or ...
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Samsung execs have to work 6 days a week now: report
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.
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South African butts rated biggest in the world: It's bottoms up for Mzansi as we top the list of biggest booties in the world
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South African butts rated biggest in the world
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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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Paraguay to teach Korean as second foreign language to middle ...
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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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Japan and South Korea agree to deepen trilateral ties with U.S
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India-South Korea-US Trilateral Technology Cooperation: New developments mark a turning point for the India-South Korea special strategic partnership.
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India-South Korea-US Trilateral Technology Cooperation
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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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US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions
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US nods to 'serious' Japan, S.Korea concerns over slumping currencies: The United States, Japan and South Korea agreed to "consult closely" on foreign exchange ...
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US nods to 'serious' Japan, S.Korea concerns over slumping currencies
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South African butts rated biggest in the world: It's bottoms up for Mzansi as we top the list of biggest booties in the world
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South African butts rated biggest in the world
Quick Glance: South African Butts Rated Biggest in the World
  • South Africa tops the list of the biggest butts in the world in the latest research.

  • South Africa's successful athletes have won the Rugby World Cup and a mixed martial arts trophy in recent years.

  • The size of the buttocks fluctuates with fashion trends, but genetics play the most significant role.

  • South Africa's butts have long been a symbol of posteriors. Researchers at Gitnux evaluated the top 15 countries with the biggest buttocks, with South Africa leading the list.
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North Korea’s Kim says ‘now is time to be prepared for war’: State media: Kim Jong Un threatens ‘the enemy’ will be dealt with a ‘death blow’ in case of an armed ...
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North Korea’s Kim says ‘now is time to be prepared for war’: State media
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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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Singer Rain to hold first Korea solo show in 9 years
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Le Sserafim's Coachella performance sparks debate on pressure, talent management
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Le Sserafim's Coachella performance sparks debate on pressure ...
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US, Japan, S. Korea finance chiefs vow to work closely on forex - The Mainichi: WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- The finance ministers of the United States ...
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US, Japan, S. Korea finance chiefs vow to work closely on forex - The ...
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Toward a China-checking Asian NATO: Last week’s US-Japan alliance bilateral summit between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio not only launched ...
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Toward a China-checking Asian NATO
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North Korea releases song praising leader Kim as 'friendly father' | Reuters: North Korea has released a new song praising leader Kim Jong Un for being a
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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.
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100 Philippine domestic helpers to begin working in Seoul in August : Korea will receive 100 domestic helpers from the Philippines at the end of July for a pilot ...
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100 Philippine domestic helpers to begin working in Seoul in August
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South Korean singer Park Bo-ram, known for Reply 1988 song, dies at 30: The cause of death is still being investigated by the police.
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South Korean singer Park Bo-ram, known for Reply 1988 song, dies at 30
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South Korea remembers deadly Sewol ferry accident 10 years on: SEOUL -- Kim Jong-ki is imagining what kind of adult his youngest daughter could have become ...
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South Korea remembers deadly Sewol ferry accident 10 years on
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[INTERVIEW] Hangeul Kwaja bakes Korean alphabet into new snack sensation: Imagine a cookie that speaks volumes — quite literally. American Tyler Rasch and Indian ...
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[INTERVIEW] Hangeul Kwaja bakes Korean alphabet into new snack sensation
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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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The Looming Crisis in the South China Sea: To Avoid a Conflict With China ...
Quick 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.
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What the Revamp of the Japan-US Alliance Structure Means for South Korea: New security and military arrangements will have knock-on effects for both Japan and ...
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What the Revamp of the Japan-US Alliance Structure Means for South Korea
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US awards Samsung $6.4 billion in grants to boost Texas chip output: The Biden administration will award up to $6.4 billion in grants to South Korea's Samsung to ...
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US awards Samsung $6.4 billion in grants to boost Texas chip output
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White House says it’s very concerned by China’s actions in the South China Sea ahead of key trilateral meeting
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White House says it’s very concerned by China’s actions in the South China ...
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.
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ...
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South Korea eases contentious medical school expansion: SEOUL -- South Korea's government on Friday came out with a compromise for its controversial plan to ...
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South Korea eases contentious medical school expansion
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Pictures of the Day | April 17, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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Pictures of the Day | April 17, 2024
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China, Japan, South Korea must get closer to the Muslim world - Academia - The Jakarta Post
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China, Japan, South Korea must get closer to the Muslim world - Academia ...
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iPhone sales are plunging. Here’s why: Apple’s smartphone sales tumbled 10% last quarter, according to market research firm IDC, as sales in China fell sharply.
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iPhone sales are plunging. Here’s why
Quick Glance: iPhone sales plummet. Here's why
  • Apple’s smartphone sales dropped by 10% last quarter, primarily due to a sharp decline in sales in China.

  • Samsung had been the top smartphone manufacturer for 12 years, but Apple briefly took the top spot last year.

  • The global smartphone market is showing signs of recovery with a 7.8% increase in smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2024.

  • Despite expectations for Apple and Samsung to maintain their market dominance, the rise of Huawei and other Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi and OPPO/OnePlus may continue.
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US envoy to UN visits fortified border between North and South Korea : The US ambassador to the United Nations visited the heavily-fortified border ...
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US envoy to UN visits fortified border between North and South Korea ...
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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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U.S., Japan, South Korea finance chiefs share concern for weak yen, won
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Thousands of Samsung employees rally for better working conditions: HWASEONG, South Korea -- Over 2,000 members of a Samsung Electronics labor union held a rally ...
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Thousands of Samsung employees rally for better working conditions
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China trying to gain space through force, US admiral says: China's actions in the South China Sea were an example of it trying to gain territorial space through ...
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China trying to gain space through force, US admiral says
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Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop, IDC says: Apple's smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024 ...
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Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop ...
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U.S., China officials discuss Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia discussed Middle East ...
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U.S., China officials discuss Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea
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SK hynix, TSMC team up to develop next-generation AI memory chips : SK hynix has joined forces with TSMC to develop its next-generation high-bandwidth memory ...
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SK hynix, TSMC team up to develop next-generation AI memory chips
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Blackpink, Le Sserafim, Ateez, The Rose: how K-pop and Korean music is becoming a core element of Coachella
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Blackpink, Le Sserafim, Ateez, The Rose: how K-pop and Korean music is ...
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BMW, Mercedes dealerships struggle amid promotion war : Dealerships affiliated with BMW Korea and Mercedes-Benz Korea incurred substantial losses last year ...
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BMW, Mercedes dealerships struggle amid promotion war
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Panda lovers petition for return of Fu Bao to Korea : The Seoul Metropolitan Government has received some 10 petitions filed by citizens who called for bringing ...
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Panda lovers petition for return of Fu Bao to Korea