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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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Secret papers reveal Post Office knew its court defence was false: Draft report seen by BBC confirms Post Office knew of IT vulnerabilities before Bates v Post ...
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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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/seoul-bus-drivers-strike-for-first-time-in-12-years-for-pay-hike
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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.
4 hospitalized after 13-car pileup in northeastern Seoul : A ready-mix truck crashed into a vehicle from behind in northeastern Seoul, causing a 13-car pileup ...
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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 ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/south-korea-prepares-financial-support-small-businesses-builders-2024-03-27/
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.
Why are so many Japanese-style dining pubs popping up in Korea? : On a rainy Monday night in March, nostalgic melodies of Japanese city pop played aloud outside ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/03/141_371563.html
Russia uses UN veto to block renewal of North Korea sanctions monitors: Russia on March 28 vetoed the annual renewal of the panel of experts monitoring U.N ...
kyivindependent.com/russia-uses-un-veto-to-block-renewal-of-north-korea-sanctions-monitors/
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/
‘Godzilla x Kong’ Will Bunny Hop To $135M Global Opening As Legendary’s Monsterverse Franchise Roars Past $2 Billion – Easter Box Office Preview
deadline.com/2024/03/godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire-box-office-1235868869/
Quick Glance: Mixed reactions to Godzilla x Kong: New Empire
- Initial responses to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire have arrived, praising an exhilarating, action-packed experience - however, the new Monster-verse film doesn't captivate everyone.
- The storyline follows Godzilla and Kong reuniting to confront a fresh, perilous menace, with director Adam Wingard returning to helm the project once more.
- Critics commend the grand scale, fast-paced sequences, and diverse range of creatures, though a few express concerns over the sparse dialogues and sluggish beginning.
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is set to hit theaters on March 29, eliciting a mixed bag of reactions, with many lauding the thrilling action and monster clashes, while others scrutinize the plot and dialogue.
THR Charts: The most-watched movies and TV shows on streaming, ranked by viewership from Nielsen, and top movies at the box office and most-watched network TV ...
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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
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
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
Social Security Administration to remove food assistance as barrier to accessing certain benefits
cnbc.com/2024/03/28/social-security-administration-to-remove-food-assistance-as-ssi-benefit-barrier.html
Secret tape shows Paula Vennells was told about problems with Horizon and warned not to cover it up
itv.com/news/2024-03-28/secret-tape-reveals-paula-vennells-was-told-about-faulty-horizon-software
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
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
South Korea has 'grave concerns' over China using water cannons against Philippine ships
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'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
Pansori-inspired Gwangju Biennale 2024 to be 'operatic' show exploring space, sound
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/690_371572.html
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
Pro-Russian propaganda across Europe: The online portal “Voice of Europe” is said to have maintained contacts across Europe from an office in Prague - up to the ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/tschechien-prorussische-propaganda-100.html
4 Korean restaurants enter Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list : 'Hansik,' or Korean food, is garnering increasing attention on the global culinary stage ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/03/141_371508.html
Quick Glance: Innovative restaurant leads 'Top 50 Best Restaurants in Asia'
- The prestigious Sézanne in Tokyo is crowned the winner of the 'Top 50 Best Restaurants in Asia 2024'.
- In addition to the nine Japanese restaurants on the list, restaurants from the small city-state of Singapore also made the cut.
- With 11 restaurants on the list, China leads ahead of Singapore, with six in Hong Kong, four in Shanghai, and one in Macao recognized.
- The restaurants on the top 50 list are spread across 19 cities in Asia.
Seoul's iconic cherry blossom festivals kick off this week : Local governments are gearing up for their iconic annual cherry blossom festivals this week.
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/281_371503.html
LG Group to funnel $74.3 bil. into future tech, growth drivers by 2028 : LG Group said Wednesday it will invest 100 trillion won ($74.3 billion) in Korea by 2028 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/03/419_371495.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
UAE: Lulu employee 'disappears' after allegedly stealing Dh600,000; family missing - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-lulu-employee-disappears-after-allegedly-stealing-dh600000-family-missing
Quick Glance: UAE: Lulu Employee Absconds with Dh600,000; Family Missing
- An Indian expat working at the Abu Dhabi-based hypermarket chain Lulu has allegedly disappeared with cash amounting to Dh660,000.
- The 38-year-old expat from the south Indian state of Kerala was in charge of the cash office at LuLu Hypermarket in Khalidiya Mall in Abu Dhabi City.
- Following his alleged disappearance, the expat's family has reportedly left the UAE without notifying anyone.
- Lulu Group has also filed a complaint against the expat with the Kerala Police with the assistance of the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
South Korean Doctors Seek to Avoid Same Fate as Lawyers: A push by South Korea’s leader for a quick end to a doctors’ walkout in protest of a plan to increase ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-26/south-korean-doctors-seek-to-avoid-same-fate-as-lawyers
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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
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.
Russia supplies oil to North Korea as UN sanctions regime nears ‘collapse’: Satellite images shared exclusively with the Financial Times point to ‘arms-for-oil’ ...
ft.com/content/df23a473-ea0b-4882-be19-048ae0d501d2
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Man gets 1-year prison term for leaving weapon in front of ruling party leader's home
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/251_371591.html
Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Wonka’ and ‘Dune’ Success Lands Him a Major Studio Deal : Timothée Chalamet has inked a first-look deal with Warner Bros. after the wild ...
collider.com/timothee-chalamet-warner-bros-deal/
Quick Glance: Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Wonka’ and ‘Dune’ Triumph Leads to Major Studio Agreement
- Both movies 'Wonka' and 'Dune: Part Two' each grossed over half a billion dollars at the global box office.
- Following the success of 'Wonka' and 'Dune: Part Two', Chalamet signed a First-Look deal with Warner Bros. for upcoming projects.
- Chalamet's professional journey flourishes with diverse roles, including an upcoming biopic about Bob Dylan.
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
Olivia Colman is right that an ‘Oliver Colman’ would be paid more – but to a point
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/olivia-colman-pay-gap-gender-b2518343.html
Quick Glance: Olivia Colman speaks out against Hollywood's Gender Pay Gap on CNN
- Olivia Colman candidly addressed the pay disparities between male and female actors in Hollywood during an interview with CNN.
- Despite her numerous accolades and esteemed position in the film industry, Colman emphasized that she would be earning significantly more if she were a man.
- The actress is one of many Hollywood stars publicly denouncing the pervasive gender pay gap in the industry.
- Taraji P. Henson also criticized the pay disparities in the Hollywood industry, highlighting the additional pressure women, especially women of color, face due to these inequalities.
Va. Gov. Youngkin arrived like a GOP star, but arena failure clouds legacy: The Republican parlayed business success into the Governor’s Mansion ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/03/28/virginia-youngkin-wizards-arena-legacy/
Quick Glance: Youngkin signs 2 gun control measures in Virginia
- Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed an assault weapons ban passed by the state Legislature and instead signed two more limited gun regulations into law.
- Youngkin signed laws banning gun trigger switches that can make firearms fire automatically and allowing criminal charges against parents who allow children access to weapons deemed threats.
- While praised by gun control activists, they urge him to do more, emphasizing that the work does not stop here.
- The signing of the two gun control bills by Youngkin is seen as a step in the right direction, showing that America's gun violence crisis does not have to be accepted as inevitable.
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/
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
Budget watchdog warns US could suffer market shock over national debt: Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Phillip Swagel warned the United States could ...
thehill.com/business/budget/4560301-budget-watchdog-warns-us-could-suffer-market-shock-over-national-debt/
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
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar box office collection day 4: Randeep Hooda film remains steady, takes India total to ₹8.2 crore
hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/swatantrya-veer-savarkar-box-office-collection-day-4-randeep-hooda-film-india-total-over-8-crore-101711426927856.html
Kim Kardashian is Sued for Saying Her Tables Are Authentic Donald Judds: In a promotional video, the reality star said her office furniture was designed by Judd ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/27/arts/design/kim-kardashian-table-donald-judds.html
Quick Glance: Judd Foundation Sues Kim Kardashian Over 'Knockoffs' of Artist's Furniture
- The Judd Foundation sued Kim Kardashian for allegedly featuring 'knockoffs' of artist Donald Judd's furniture in a YouTube video.
- The lawsuit accuses Kardashian of false endorsement and Clements Design of false advertising.
- The foundation claims that the existence of inauthentic furniture undermines the integrity of Judd's original work.
- Despite requests, Clements Design and Kardashian refused to recycle the furniture, delete the video, or issue corrective advertising.
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
Main opposition party leads as official election campaign starts: National Election Commission officials put up posters of candidates for the April 10 general ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/356_371620.html
Box Office: 'Godzilla x Kong' Targets $50 Million Opening Weekend: "Godzilla x Kong" is targeting $50 million to $55 million in its first weekend of ...
variety.com/2024/film/box-office/box-office-preview-godzilla-kong-opening-weekend-projection-1235953297/
Quick Glance: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - A Tribute to Showa Era
- Sequel 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' pays homage to Toho's Godzilla franchise Showa Era, with a focus on Kong and Jia as main characters.
- Introduction of main villain Scar King elevates the action to a fantasy rock opera level, with Godzilla and Kong facing formidable challenges.
- While the monster fights are spectacular, the chaotic third act risks losing the grand scale, prompting considerations for the franchise's future direction.
- Director Adam Wingard's sincere approach to the Showa Era's campy imagination shines through, delivering a confident Kaiju film experience despite potential viewer preferences.
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/
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
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/
Nvidia supplier SK Hynix plans to invest $4 billion in Indiana, WSJ reports: South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix , an Nvidia supplier, is planning to invest roughly ...
reuters.com/technology/sk-hynix-plans-invest-4-billion-indiana-wsj-reports-2024-03-26/
Larry Householder, imprisoned ex-Ohio speaker, indicted on 10 new charges: Imprisoned ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder has been indicted on 10 new felony ...
apnews.com/article/bribery-investigation-ohio-larry-householder-d942077f018f8fb6c617368ce14c5ed5
Chicago Water Taxi to return to daily service for the first time since pandemic: The return to seven-day-a-week service is a vote of confidence in downtown.
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/27/chicago-water-taxi-daily-service-pandemic/
FSS vows to create favorable market environment for global investors: Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) Governor Lee Bok-hyun pledged to enhance Korea's appeal ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/03/488_371614.html
Fani Willis vows to bring Trump election case to trial: 'Nothing ... will derail'
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Quick Glance: Willis vows not to derail Trump's election interference trial
- Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis vowed to bring Trump's election interference case to trial.
- The House Judiciary Committee subpoenaed Willis in February for documents related to federal funding.
- Willis refused to provide all requested materials by the next day, citing diversion from main tasks.
- Despite threats and politically motivated 'investigations,' Willis plans to hand over all records in the coming weeks.
Sexual violence ‘largely unpunished’ in Haiti, UN says: The UN human rights office described sexual violence in Haiti as “severely underreported and largely ...
cnn.com/2024/03/28/americas/sexual-violence-haiti-united-nations-intl-latam/
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Chefs share insights on Asia's fermented foods from kimchi to fish sauce : 'Hansik,' or Korean food, is garnering increasing attention on the global culinary ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/03/141_371463.html
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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‘Just Die’: Colorado Elections Chief Who Took on Trump Sees 600% Spike in Threats
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/jena-griswold-colorado-spike-threats-trump-1234995698/
US$38m contract signed for solar farms in Regions Two, Five, Six: Guyana’s solar capacity is set to receive a significant boost with the signing of a US$38 ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/03/27/news/guyana/us38m-contract-signed-for-solar-farms-in-regions-two-five-six/
Downtown Portland’s office vacancy rate is highest in the nation, report says: Portland’s central city’s office vacancy rate reached 30.2% by the end of 2023.
oregonlive.com/business/2024/03/downtown-portlands-office-vacancy-rate-is-highest-in-the-nation-report-says.html
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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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Water leisure sports center to open at Nanji Hangang Park in May : Starting in May, citizens will have the opportunity to enjoy water leisure activities such as ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/281_371526.html
[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
The Korea Times' Spring Concert treats enthusiasts to night of musical brilliance
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/682_371376.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
Yoon urges professors to persuade trainee doctors to end walkout : President Yoon Suk Yeol urged professors at medical schools to persuade trainee doctors to end ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/119_371431.html
Quick Glance: South Korea's medical professors reduce practice hours
- Medical professors in South Korea have announced plans to reduce their practice hours starting on Monday to support striking trainee doctors protesting against a government proposal to increase medical school admissions.
- The professors intend to scale back outpatient treatment and focus on emergencies and severely ill patients, with some planning to submit resignations.
- The government argues that the plan to increase the number of medical students admitted annually from 2025 is crucial to address the doctor shortage in one of the world's fastest-aging societies.
- Despite government threats to suspend licenses of striking doctors, President Yoon Suk Yeol urged for a more conciliatory approach and flexible measures to address the situation.
Texas attorney general opens investigation into parts supplier for Boeing: Texas attorney general Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into a supplier of parts ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/texas-attorney-general-opens-investigation-into-parts-supplier-boeing-2024-03-29/
Kazakh ambassador stresses forest conservation, innovation: Foreign ambassadors to Korea took part in the event 'Forest and Innovation — New Solutions for a ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/120_371558.html
Exclusive | Nvidia Partner Plans $4 Billion Investment in Indiana: The South Korean memory chip maker is expected to build an advanced-packaging facility in West ...
wsj.com/tech/nvidia-partner-plans-4-billion-investment-in-indiana-4a094ace
From Tokyo to Sapa, here are the top 5 trending destinations of 2024: Tripadvisor reveals the hottest destinations on the rise this year
forbesindia.com/article/lifes/from-tokyo-to-sapa-here-are-the-top-5-trending-destinations-of-2024/92271/1
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
USFK to be hit with electricity bill hikes this year: The United States Forces Korea (USFK) will see its utility bills soar, after the Korea Electric Power Corp ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/03/419_371442.html
ADUN SPEAKS | Get feedback before further free-trade talks with Korea: Miti should undertake a detailed cost-benefit analysis before it seals the deal.
malaysiakini.com/columns/700877
Vending machines feared to offer children easy access to cigarettes: Concerns are mounting over how easy it is for adolescents to purchase cigarettes via ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/281_371455.html
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