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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: 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.
South Korean woman conned out of US$50,000 by fake Elon Musk she fell in love with on Instagram
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Quick Glance: South Korean Woman Falls Victim to $50k Elon Musk Deepfake Scam
- A South Korean woman was convinced to invest 70 million won ($50,770) after watching a fabricated video portraying someone who looked like Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, as reported locally on Tuesday.
- Jeong Ji-sun, identified by the pseudonym at KBS, disclosed her experience as a victim of a romance scam on KBS's 'In-Depth 60 Minutes.' During the episode on April 19, Jeong narrated her initial interactions with the scammer posing as Musk.
- Jeong's initial hesitations dissipated swiftly. The scammer forwarded his identification and a workplace photo to Jeong. Moreover, he discussed aspects such as his children and commuting to Tesla or SpaceX via helicopter. He further mentioned his sporadic outreach to fans.
- The program highlighted the prevalent use of AI in these romance scams. The swindler engaged in a form of deception known as 'pig butchering,' as explained by the producer. This approach involves gradually enticing victims to increase their contributions to an apparently legitimate investment before the perpetrator vanishes.
Korean Air in talks to buy Boeing 777X jets, sources say: Korean Air is in talks over the purchase of at least 10 Boeing 777X jetliners in a potential tilt back ...
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Quick Glance: Korean Air in Talks to Purchase Boeing 777X Jets
- Korean Air is in talks to purchase at least 10 Boeing 777X jets, potentially shifting back to its traditional U.S. supplier.
- Discussions with Boeing regarding the 777X, an upgraded version of the 777 mini-jumbo already in use by the carrier, are ongoing.
- Korean Air plans to acquire nearly two-thirds of smaller domestic rival Asiana for about $1.4 billion.
- The EU conditionally approved the Asiana purchase in February, stipulating that Asiana's cargo business must be divested before final approval.
North Korea is evading sanctions by animating Max and Amazon shows: Thousands of exposed files on North Korean server tell the tale.
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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.
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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Hit Korean drama Queen Of Tears ending on Apr 28, will get two special episodes afterwards
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LG Energy Solution to minimise capex this year due to slow EV demand: South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) said on Thursday it plans to minimise ...
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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 Korean man sentenced to 14 months in prison for killing 76 cats: A South Korean man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for killing 76 cats in one of ...
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Crypto.com delays Korean market entry indefinitely : Crypto.com's entry into the Korean market has been delayed indefinitely due to regulatory issues.
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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.
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North Korean hackers target South's defense sector, police say: SEOUL -- South Korean police and arms procurement authorities say North Korean hackers have been ...
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After Iran's attack on Israel: the mullahs' terror regime is tottering: The mullahs are sending missiles against Israel - but what if they themselves are long ...
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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 ...
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North Korea tests ‘super-large warhead’: Reports: North Korea has tested a “super-large warhead” designed for a strategic cruise missile ...
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South Korean entertainment company HYBE announces interim results of ADOR audit, plans to file lawsuit
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US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new ...
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Will 6-day work week for executives help Samsung avert crisis? Other companies may follow suit
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South Korean firm looks at offshore wind investment: Shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is exploring investment opportunities in Scotland.
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US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions: The U.S., South Korea and Japan are pushing for a new multi-national panel of experts ...
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European Commission proposes sanctions against ships transporting equipment from North Korea to Russia – Reuters
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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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Unruly Korean passenger forces flight from Europe to make emergency landing : A Korea-bound flight from Hungary had to make an emergency landing in Kazakhstan on ...
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South Korea's liberal opposition wins absolute majority: South Korea's liberal opposition has won a landslide victory over the ruling party of conservative ...
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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.
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US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to 'reward' North Korea's bad behaviour: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations urged Russia and China on Tuesday to ...
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South Korean president facing 3 lame duck years?: South Korea’s parliamentary election of April 10, 2024, was widely seen as a referendum on President Yoon Suk ...
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Quick Glance: South Korean President's Challenging Future Ahead
- South Korea's parliamentary election on April 10, 2024, served as a referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol's initial two years in office.
- The opposition Democratic Party maintained its majority in the National Assembly with 175 seats, while the ruling PPP faced a setback.
- The election results will impact Yoon's domestic and foreign agendas due to facing a divided government and increased scrutiny from opposition parties.
- Opposition parties will likely demand diplomatic achievements from the Yoon government in the next three years, scrutinizing the effectiveness of his foreign policy.
Earth Day 2024: South Korean environmentalists organise fashion show featuring plastic wastes
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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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Paid articlePaid 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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'IU's smile made me feel super calm': Singapore students dance with K-pop star in concert
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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 ...
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‘I must eat at the same place my fave singer did’: Singapore banks on K-content to draw visitors
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LIVE: South Korean officials begin counting ballots after polls close: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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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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Paid articlePaid 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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Paid articlePaidQuick 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 counters closer U.S.-Japan-Philippines ties with diplomatic flurry: HONG KONG -- While U.S. President Joe Biden invited leaders from Japan and the ...
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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.
Explainer: What's at stake in South Korea's election: Campaigning for South Korea's legislative election is in full swing ahead of an April 10 vote that will ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea's Election: Polls, Key Issues, and System
- South Korea will hold a legislative election to determine the composition of the National Assembly, with forecasts indicating continued political deadlock.
- The election is viewed as a referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol and his rival Lee, with potential implications for the political landscape.
- Key issues include cost of living, medical reforms, corruption, and economic policies, while the electoral system is partly proportional and third parties play a role.
- Seoul's foreign policy is expected to see minimal change regardless of the election outcome, given South Korea's strong presidential system.
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.
Blackpink, Le Sserafim, Ateez, The Rose: how K-pop and Korean music is becoming a core element of Coachella
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North Korea expands surveillance with Chinese cameras : To monitor its population even more closely North Korea is placing surveillance cameras in schools and ...
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Chinese official talks with North Korean counterpart in the nations' highest-level meeting in years
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OPINION | Donald Trump would be denied a federal security clearance if he tried to get one
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South Korean retailer CJ Olive Young offers real-time translators for foreign visitors
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China communist party politburo member Zhao to lead delegation to North Korea: A Chinese government and communist party delegation led by its top legislator and ...
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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
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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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Opinion | Be a Wary Reader in the 2024 Election: Disinformation from Russia and China is evolving and has even spread to Capitol Hill.
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US Sees Hurdles to UN Vote to Monitor North Korea Nuclear Arms Development: Pushing through a United Nations General Assembly vote to continue expert monitoring ...
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Paid articlePaid South Korean cafe Hollys readies first Japanese outpost in Osaka: OSAKA -- South Korean cafe chain Hollys opens its first Japanese location next week in Osaka ...
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Main opposition wins resounding majority in crushing defeat for ruling party: ...
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China top legislator Zhao says Beijing, Pyongyang set on developing friendly relations, KCNA says
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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 ...
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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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The Dire State of Women’s Rights in North Korea: While the country espouses an official commitment to gender equality, the reality for women is one of ...
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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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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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Paid articlePaid South Korean man jailed for throwing fake money from apartment’s window: The defendant is deeply remorseful of his crimes.
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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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Latest Biden chip deal highlights U.S. semiconductor successes: Samsung is the latest beneficiary of Washington’s efforts to shore up precarious supply chains ...
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Hwang Sok-yong's 'Mater 2-10' shortlisted for 2024 International Booker Prize
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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 ...
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Biden, Japan’s Kishida Push for Closer Ties to Counter China: The leaders aim to improve military coordination amid worries about North Korea’s nuclear program ...
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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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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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Korea sees rise in abuse cases involving migrant children : Korea is seeing a growing number of abuse cases against children from migrant backgrounds ...
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China says it is ready to work closely with North Korea to help relations reach higher level
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