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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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4 hospitalized after 13-car pileup in northeastern Seoul
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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 ...
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Why are so many Japanese-style dining pubs popping up in Korea?
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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 ...
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Russia uses UN veto to block renewal of North Korea sanctions monitors
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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 ...
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Former T-ara member Areum hospitalized after possible suicide attempt
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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 ...
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YouTuber detained for installing spy cameras at early voting polling ...
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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 ...
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Kim Soo-hyun earns $3.7 mil. for role in 'Queen of Tears'
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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
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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 ...
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Big O!cean to debut as 1st hearing-impaired K-pop boy group
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'Antenna' shop Tripzip to spotlight tourism outside Seoul : An 'antenna' shop, dedicated to showcasing local products, named Tripzip ...
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'Antenna' shop Tripzip to spotlight tourism outside Seoul
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Pansori-inspired Gwangju Biennale 2024 to be 'operatic' show exploring space, sound
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Pansori-inspired Gwangju Biennale 2024 to be 'operatic' show ...
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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 ...
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Samsung Pay to stop working with Russia’s Mir payment system from April 3
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4 Korean restaurants enter Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list : 'Hansik,' or Korean food, is garnering increasing attention on the global culinary stage ...
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4 Korean restaurants enter Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list
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.
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Seoul's iconic cherry blossom festivals kick off this week : Local governments are gearing up for their iconic annual cherry blossom festivals this week.
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Seoul's iconic cherry blossom festivals kick off this week
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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 ...
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LG Group to funnel $74.3 bil. into future tech, growth drivers by 2028
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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 ...
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US Marines join combat drills at high-tech training ground in S. Korea
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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 ...
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Sonny scores again as Korea beat Thailand in World Cup qualifying match
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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 ...
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South Korea's Coupang plans $2bn expansion of next-day delivery
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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 ...
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Loewe showcases 178 years of artistry in 'Crafted World' ...
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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 ...
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Why did North Korea walk away from talks with Japan abruptly?
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.
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Man gets 1-year prison term for leaving weapon in front of ruling party leader's home
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Man gets 1-year prison term for leaving weapon in front of ruling party ...
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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 ...
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Hyundai Motor doubles down on EVs as it ramps up investment in Korea
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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 ...
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North Korean TV censors British gardening show host’s jeans
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.
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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 ...
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China’s cash promises in South-East Asia are coming up short, report says
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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 ...
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1 in 3 candidates up for April elections possess criminal record: civic ...
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Why did Shinsegae chairman clean up his Instagram account?: Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin's Instagram posts, which have been drawing public attention ...
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Why did Shinsegae chairman clean up his Instagram account?
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Main opposition party leads as official election campaign starts: National Election Commission officials put up posters of candidates for the April 10 general ...
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Main opposition party leads as official election campaign starts
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S Korean trade, diplomacy trending away from China: South Korea is trending away from economic dependence on China and increasing its trilateral interactions ...
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S Korean trade, diplomacy trending away from China
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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 ...
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Chinese part of Mount Paekdu named UNESCO global geopark
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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 ...
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Dodgers re-start their season as a potential ‘super team’ – but one with ...
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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 ...
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Nvidia supplier SK Hynix plans to invest $4 billion in Indiana ...
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FSS vows to create favorable market environment for global investors: Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) Governor Lee Bok-hyun pledged to enhance Korea's appeal ...
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FSS vows to create favorable market environment for global investors
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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 ...
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Chefs share insights on Asia's fermented foods from kimchi to fish ...
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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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Caught on camera: Ostrich runs loose on a busy road in South Korean town
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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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Watch: Escaped ostrich runs loose in South Korea
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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 ...
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Water leisure sports center to open at Nanji Hangang Park in May
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[INTERVIEW] 'Pyramid Game' director Park So-yeon, actor Kim Ji-yeon portray cautionary tale of school bullying
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[INTERVIEW] 'Pyramid Game' director Park So-yeon, actor Kim ...
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The Korea Times' Spring Concert treats enthusiasts to night of musical brilliance
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The Korea Times' Spring Concert treats enthusiasts to night of musical ...
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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 ...
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PPP leader's visit to disgraced ex-president brings little benefit
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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 ...
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Yoon urges professors to persuade trainee doctors to end walkout
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.
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Kazakh ambassador stresses forest conservation, innovation: Foreign ambassadors to Korea took part in the event 'Forest and Innovation — New Solutions for a ...
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Kazakh ambassador stresses forest conservation, innovation
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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 ...
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Exclusive | Nvidia Partner Plans $4 Billion Investment in Indiana
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From Tokyo to Sapa, here are the top 5 trending destinations of 2024: Tripadvisor reveals the hottest destinations on the rise this year
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From Tokyo to Sapa, here are the top 5 trending destinations of 2024
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Quiet quitting: Why more than half of South Korean workers do it: Dissatisfaction over salary and benefits is said to be the leading cause.
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Quiet quitting: Why more than half of South Korean workers do it
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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 ...
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USFK to be hit with electricity bill hikes this year
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ADUN SPEAKS | Get feedback before further free-trade talks with Korea: Miti should undertake a detailed cost-benefit analysis before it seals the deal.
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ADUN SPEAKS | Get feedback before further free-trade talks with Korea
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Vending machines feared to offer children easy access to cigarettes: Concerns are mounting over how easy it is for adolescents to purchase cigarettes via ...
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Vending machines feared to offer children easy access to cigarettes
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S.Korea Feb factory output rises most in six months, retail sales drop: South Korea's factory production rose in February by the fastest pace in six months ...
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S.Korea Feb factory output rises most in six months, retail sales drop
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What is drawing tourists to Hong Kong? Koreans seek ‘old city vibes’, Filipinos eye Disneyland and Thais tour temples
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What is drawing tourists to Hong Kong? Koreans seek ‘old city vibes’ ...
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Where Malaysian travellers want to visit: A STUDY by Visa highlighted the top five international destinations that Malaysian travellers are looking to visit this ...
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Where Malaysian
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Can Genesis Succeed Where Lexus and Infiniti Struggled? EVs and Software Could Be the Ticket
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Can Genesis Succeed Where Lexus and Infiniti Struggled? EVs and Software ...
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A Buzzy Korean Horror Movie Is Sneakily One Of The Biggest Box Office Hits Of 2024
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A Buzzy Korean Horror Movie Is Sneakily One Of The Biggest Box Office Hits ...
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The Cast of 'Physical: 100' Season 2: Your Guide: Netflix's hit Korean reality series 'Physical: 100' puts fitness buffs through brutal physical challenges ...
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The Cast of 'Physical: 100' Season 2: Your Guide
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Samsung’s awesome Music Frame speaker is now available in Korea: Earlier this year, Samsung announced its first one-of-a-kind wireless speaker called the Music ...
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Samsung’s awesome Music Frame speaker is now available in Korea
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Election watchdog busts over 200 deepfakes related to April elections : The National Election Commission (NEC) said Tuesday it found more than 200 deepfakes ...
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Election watchdog busts over 200 deepfakes related to April elections
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HSBC HK, Traders Indicted in Seoul Over Short Selling Claims: HSBC Holdings Plc’s Hong Kong unit and three of its traders were indicted by South Korean ...
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HSBC HK, Traders Indicted in Seoul Over Short Selling Claims
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Runaway ostrich holds up city traffic after escaping from zoo in bizarre video: Locals posted pictures and videos of the ostrich on social media.
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Runaway ostrich holds up city traffic after escaping from zoo in bizarre ...
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Russian heavy-lift cargo aircraft secretly fly to North Korea: A recent reporter by NK News' Colin Zwirko shed light on secret flights conducted by two ...
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Russian heavy-lift cargo aircraft secretly fly to North Korea
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Why thousands of doctors are protesting in South Korea: With junior doctors sitting in protest, the functioning of hospitals has been impacted across the country ...
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Why thousands of doctors are protesting in South Korea
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Avianca LifeMiles Award Booking Issues Continue Case: Asiana Seoul – Frankfurt: Avianca LifeMiles partner award ticketing issue case for Asiana Seoul - ...
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Avianca LifeMiles Award Booking Issues Continue Case: Asiana Seoul – ...
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Story of runaway ostrich in S. Korea similar to Sero the escaped zebra: SEONGNAM: A runaway ostrich caught in Seongnam, Gyeonggi province, on Tuesday (March 26) ...
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Story of runaway ostrich in S. Korea similar to Sero the escaped zebra
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South Korean footballer Son Jun-ho ‘grateful to be home’ after release from detention in China amid anti-corruption drive
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South Korean footballer Son Jun-ho ‘grateful to be home’ after release ...
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FTSE Holds Off Adding South Korea, India to Key Bond Indexes: FTSE Russell said South Korea will continue to stay on the watch list for inclusion to its global ...
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FTSE Holds Off Adding South Korea, India to Key Bond Indexes