S.Korea, US, Japan stage anti-submarine drills amid N.Korea tension
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The navies of South Korea, the United States and Japan staged trilateral anti-submarine exercises for the first time in five years on Friday ...Read full article 
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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 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/732_372918.html
Cashiers given chairs as Japanese companies reconsider if it’s OK for workers to sit during their shifts
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Le Sserafim's Coachella performance sparks debate on pressure, talent management
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