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North Korea's suspected COVID-19 caseload nears 2 million: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Thursday reported 262,270 more suspected COVID-19 cases as ...
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North Korea's suspected COVID-19 caseload nears 2 million: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Thursday reported 262,270 more suspected COVID-19 cases as ...
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'The Roundup' off to record-setting start at box office | Yonhap News Agency
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Apple iPhone sales had their biggest decline since the pandemic: Samsung has now topped Apple as the world's top smartphone seller
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How young Koreans find peace of mind in pet stones: The rock-collecting culture in South Korea recently made a comeback during the Covid-19 pandemic.
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/how-young-koreans-find-peace-of-mind-in-pet-stones
China, Japan, South Korea Looking to Hold Summit in May After Pause: South Korea is in talks with China and Japan to host a three-way summit in May ...
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Coffee franchises in Korea rise 13% in 2022: data : The number of coffee franchises in Korea rose by more than 3,000 on-year in 2022 on rising demand for food ...
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Seoul bus drivers strike over pay, snarling commute in South Korea's capital: SEOUL: Bus drivers in the South Korean capital of Seoul went on strike on Thursday ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/seoul-bus-drivers-strike-pay-commute-south-korea-capital-4227181
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.
Legoland visitors face surge pricing: Merlin Entertainments plans to introduce dynamic pricing to offset decline in visitors since the Covid-19 pandemic
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Box office success of 'Exhuma' ignites optimism for media stocks : Optimism is growing that media stocks may finally emerge from the prolonged ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/03/175_371538.html
BOK advised to enhance communication with market regarding monetary policy : A potential rate cut by the Bank of Korea (BOK) here is unlikely to stoke home ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/03/488_371426.html
[INTERVIEW] Art Basel Hong Kong's return to be touchstone of Asia's post-pandemic art market
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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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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.
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
timeslive.co.za/lifestyle/2024-04-12-south-african-butts-rates-number-1-in-the-world/
Changing Entrenched Health Beliefs Is Not Impossible: Some people with deep-rooted beliefs on a wide range of health topics – from COVID vaccination to mental ...
webmd.com/vaccines/news/20240418/changing-entrenched-health-beliefs-not-impossible
Billionaire Families Lose Hope for Tax Cut After Korean Vote: Some of the richest people in South Korea may be among the biggest losers from elections last week ...
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Quick Glance: Disappointment for Billionaire Families After Tax Reform Decision in South Korea
- President Yoon Suk Yeol faces setback in plans for inheritance tax reform.
- High inheritance tax in South Korea targets wealthy individuals and chaebols.
- Opposition party gains momentum in advocating for higher taxes on the wealthy.
- Discussions on tax reforms and their implications on businesses and the economy.
U.S., Japan, Korea finance leaders launch first trilateral meeting: The United States, Japan and South Korea kicked off their first trilateral finance leaders' ...
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South Korea's LG Electronics launches $800 million dollar bond - term sheet: South Korea's LG Electronics has launched a dollar bond deal to raise $800 million ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/south-koreas-lg-electronics-plans-raise-up-1-bln-with-dollar-bonds-sources-say-2024-04-18/
India-South Korea-US Trilateral Technology Cooperation: New developments mark a turning point for the India-South Korea special strategic partnership.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/india-south-korea-us-trilateral-technology-cooperation/
Exclusive: US plans to restore tariffs on dominant solar technology, sources say: The Biden administration is expected to grant a request by South Korea’s Hanwha ...
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Asian finance officials raise ‘serious concerns’ over strong dollar: Emerging-market currencies have been under pressure from shifting US interest rate ...
ft.com/content/63c36478-8cf3-438e-91e2-97a8888773d1
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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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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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 ...
reuters.com/markets/us-japan-korea-finance-leaders-launch-first-trilateral-meeting-2024-04-17/
NHS rolls out new variant Covid vaccine as virus kills 100 a week: The new vaccination project started this week with jabs between now and June
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/nhs-rolls-out-new-variant-29011917
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 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Japan-and-South-Korea-agree-to-deepen-trilateral-ties-with-U.S
The worst pandemic imaginable: A highly contagious prion disease is spreading among wild animals. Experts are wondering whether it can also infect people - and ...
spektrum.de/video/prionen-die-schlimmste-vorstellbare-pandemie/2213966
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/south-korea-issues-rare-warning-after-won-hits-1400-per-dollar-lv24xmqh
Covid: Booster jabs offered at Jersey GP surgeries: People eligible for a top-up vaccine can book an appointment for free, Jersey's government says.
bbc.com/news/articles/cw4r1z4llw7o
US, Japan, S. Korea finance chiefs vow to work closely on forex - The Mainichi: WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- The finance ministers of the United States ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240418/p2g/00m/0bu/006000c
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 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_372996.html
[INTERVIEW] Hangeul Kwaja bakes Korean alphabet into new snack sensation: Imagine a cookie that speaks volumes — quite literally. American Tyler Rasch and Indian ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/04/141_372986.html
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
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Le Sserafim's Coachella performance sparks debate on pressure, talent management
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/732_372840.html
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-administration-announces-strategy-to-combat-future-pandemics-with-50-country-partnership
Quick Glance: Biden admin partners with 50 nations to prevent future pandemics
- President Joe Biden's administration will assist 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics like Covid-19.
- The U.S. will collaborate with countries to enhance testing, surveillance, communication, and preparedness for outbreaks.
- The announcement addresses the challenge of achieving a global agreement on responses to future pandemics.
- The U.S. government will involve multiple agencies to aid countries in refining their infectious disease response.
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
W.H.O. Broadens Definition of Airborne Diseases: After a drawn-out global controversy over the coronavirus, the W.H.O. has updated its classification of how ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/health/who-airborne-covid.html
Waren District Court: Drosten insulted? Corona pandemic again an issue in the process
welt.de/vermischtes/kriminalitaet/article251089730/Landgericht-Waren-Drosten-beleidigt-Corona-Pandemie-erneut-Thema-in-Prozess.html
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 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/Thousands-of-Samsung-employees-rally-for-better-working-conditions
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 ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/toward-a-china-checking-asian-nato/
MHK calls for apology for 'cruel' Isle of Man Covid quarantine: Michelle Haywood says returning residents forced to quarantine in a hotel deserve a formal ...
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Dongdaemun Yupdduk's record sales confirms growing popularity of 'tteokbokki'
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_372998.html
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 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Currencies/U.S.-Japan-South-Korea-finance-chiefs-share-concern-for-weak-yen-won
Pictures of the Day | April 17, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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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 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Society/South-Korea-remembers-deadly-Sewol-ferry-accident-10-years-on
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Dollar rally stalls after rare FX warning from finance chiefs: The dollar fell for a second day on Thursday after a rare warning by the finance chiefs of the ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/dollar-takes-breather-investors-ponder-us-rates-outlook-2024-04-18/
China, Japan, South Korea must get closer to the Muslim world - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/04/15/china-japan-south-korea-must-get-closer-to-the-muslim-world.html
After COVID, WHO defines disease spread 'through air': The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have agreed for the first time what it means for a ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/after-covid-who-defines-disease-spread-through-air-2024-04-18/
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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Stokies can book eighth Covid jab - from today: The Spring Covid vaccination programme starts next week
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/stokies-can-book-eighth-covid-9224081
Chemicals Tycoon Debuts On Korea’s Wealth Ranking As Semiconductor Demand Surges: Chung Ji-wan’s company, Soulbrain, makes chemicals needed in the ...
forbes.com/sites/johnkang/2024/04/17/chemicals-tycoon-debuts-on-koreas-wealth-ranking-as-semiconductor-demand-surges/
Elderly South Korean woman dies after 5-hour wait for hospital that can perform heart surgery amid doctors’ strike
scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3259477/elderly-south-korean-woman-dies-after-5-hour-wait-hospital-can-perform-heart-surgery-amid-doctors
Kate Garraway asks London council for help after 'unsettling post' addressed to late husband
itv.com/news/2024-04-17/kate-garraway-asks-for-help-after-unsettling-post-addressed-to-late-husband
Quick Glance: Kate Garraway Fans Outraged Over Post to Deceased Husband
- Kate Garraway reached out on social media to address unsettling post received by her late husband Derek Draper.
- Following Kate's desperate plea, her fans sympathize with her and express outrage over the situation.
- Kate revealed the significant debts she has incurred due to Derek's care costs and discussed the lack of government support.
- Despite Derek's critical health condition and the substantial debt burden after his passing, Kate continues to struggle to receive the necessary assistance.
Young nose cells may help children fight off Covid: Lab tests show ageing adult nose cells contain 100 times more virus soon after an infection.
bbc.com/news/health-68800452
US envoy to UN visits fortified border between North and South Korea : The US ambassador to the United Nations visited the heavily-fortified border ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/16/us-envoy-to-un-visits-fortified-border-between-north-and-south-korea-
K-dramas 'Queen of Tears' and 'Parasyte: The Grey' top Netflix Global 10: There's no overlooking the captivating phenomenon that is tvN's "Queen of Tears" ...
thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/k-dramas-queen-tears-and-parasyte-the-grey-top-netflix-global-10-3589726
Turnover of medical practices in 2022: Turnover of medical practices remains at previous year's level - figures published for 2022
arzt-wirtschaft.de/news/umsaetze-der-arztpraxen-in-2022
China, US defence chiefs hold first substantive talks in nearly 18 months: Lloyd Austin and Dong Jun talk South China Sea, Taiwan, North Korea and Ukraine in ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/china-us-defence-chiefs-hold-first-substantive-talks-in-nearly-18-months
Baseball league removes umpires from assignments for attempting to cover up missed call
koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2024/04/600_372744.html
Hyundai, Kia, KGM to display latest EV technologies at EVS 37 : Hyundai Motor, Kia and KG Mobility are set to showcase their technological prowess in electric ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_372897.html
Prices of foods, daily necessities surge amid high oil price, weakening Korean won
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/04/488_372987.html
Ikea is planning more stores in city centers - possibly in Galeria Karstadt spaces
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Coffee in North Korea: It’s not just for capitalists anymore: Spreading among the elite, coffee is replacing cigarettes as a typical bribe.
rfa.org/english/news/korea/north-korea-coffee-04172024172822.html
Lawmaker-elect defends adult festival featuring Japanese porn stars : A lawmaker-elect of the minor Reform Party stood by a controversial adult festival recently ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_372992.html
U.S., China officials discuss Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia discussed Middle East ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/US-China-tensions/U.S.-China-officials-discuss-Middle-East-Taiwan-South-China-Sea
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 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_372725.html
Care slowly improving: Lauterbach: "The long Covid problem remains unsolved": A year ago, Karl Lauterbach declared the pandemic officially over ...
n-tv.de/wissen/Lauterbach-Das-Problem-Long-Covid-ist-ungeloest-article24877843.html
US envoy to the UN vows support for families of Japanese who were abducted and taken to North Korea
apnews.com/article/japan-us-envoy-north-korea-abducted-42f17a71dbebffc07d81d12d3eb10088
Mongolia to Strengthen Tourism and Creative Industry Ties With South Korea: As showcased in the Mongolian prime minister's recent visit, Mongolia sees South ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/mongolia-to-strengthen-tourism-and-creative-industry-ties-with-south-korea/
[REVIEW] DAY6 captivates 34,000 fans with spring-themed concerts : Boy band DAY6 has frequently said that it wants to sing about every moment in life ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/732_372738.html
Why child care costs are soaring: Wages in the industry have risen fast in the last few years — but they're still pretty low.
axios.com/2024/04/16/child-care-costs
Police suspect former idol manager planted camera in actors' dressing room: An idol group manager was identified as a suspect in an illegal filming incident ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/398_372892.html
Paris-bound Olympians look forward to a post-COVID Games with fans in the stands: The biggest moments for many of this generation’s Olympic athletes came in ...
apnews.com/article/olympics-paris-covid-fans-dc5fbab9eb8e4c71ad18abb16737a5c4
Ryu Seung-ryong, Lim Soo-jung to star in new Disney+ series : Actors Ryu Seung-ryong, Lim Soo-jung, and Yang Se-jong have teamed up for the Disney+ original ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/688_372724.html
Korean food exporters meet global buyers from 36 countries at Buy Korean Food+ : Korean food exporters met hundreds of entrepreneurs and businesspeople from ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_372909.html
In pictures: the Asia Pacific this week: Death defying stunts to celebrate Eid, Sumo throwing each other about by their loincloths, Thailand's famous and fun ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/sumo-eid-ramadan-sewol-flood-asia-pacific-pictures/103729822
China's GDP grew 5.3% in Q1, beating expectations : China’s economy beat expectations in the first quarter of the year with help from policies and an increase in ...
apnews.com/article/china-gdp-economy-first-quarter-a0743b0982996194c07713c5c701918f
Dr Anthony Fauci honoured for outstanding contribution to public health by Irish college
independent.ie/irish-news/dr-anthony-fauci-honoured-for-outstanding-contribution-to-public-health-by-irish-college/a1570370588.html
Authorities on alert over deadly items available on foreign e-commerce platforms
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_372741.html
Goobne Chicken opens 4th outlet in US : GN Food, the operator of Korea's leading roasted-chicken franchise Goobne Chicken, said Monday it has opened its fourth ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_372675.html
Russian ballet show in South Korea cancelled amid Ukraine tensions | kuwaittimes: Russian ballet show in South Korea cancelled amid Ukraine tensions - Lifestyle ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/13180/lifestyle/movies-music/russian-ballet-show-in-south-korea-cancelled-amid-ukraine-tensions/
[SEWOL 10 YEARS] 'Time won't heal everything,' say victims of Korea's traumatic mass disasters
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_372657.html
DPM Lawrence Wong to take over from PM Lee on May 15: He is leader of the PAP’s 4G team and will be Singapore's fourth prime minister.
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/dpm-lawrence-wong-to-take-over-from-pm-lee-on-may-15
Quick Glance: Lawrence Wong to Assume Singapore Prime Ministership from Lee Hsien Loong on May 15
- On May 15, Lawrence Wong will officially become the Prime Minister of Singapore, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.
- Wong garnered unanimous support from PAP MPs and will be sworn in at 8:00 pm on May 15, 2024 at the Istana.
- The leadership transition began two years ago when Wong was named as the leader of the PAP's 4G team.
- Wong will be Singapore's fourth Prime Minister, emphasizing commitment to creating a bright future for the nation with his team.
South Korea, Japan signal readiness to respond to excessive FX volatility: SEOUL (Reuters) -- South Korea and Japan expressed serious concerns about the recent ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Currencies/South-Korea-Japan-signal-readiness-to-respond-to-excessive-FX-volatility
Rising won-dollar exchange rate threatens corporate earnings: Shares of Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and other low-cost carriers (LCCs) have been hit by a ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/04/175_372824.html
Paxlovid COVID Treatment Most Beneficial for Unvaccinated People with Risk Factors. Others May Not Need It
scientificamerican.com/article/paxlovid-covid-treatment-most-beneficial-for-unvaccinated-people-with-risk/
[SEWOL 10 YEARS] 'Sewol ferry tragedy must remain in collective memory' : The slogan 'We will never forget,' frequently used in commemorations of the ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_372712.html
Korea to invest $2.5 bil. to boost maritime transport capacity: The government will inject an additional 3.5 trillion won ($2.5 billion) into the shipping ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_372710.html
Korea's total ODA exceeds $3 bil. in 2023 : Korea’s total official development assistance (ODA) increased in 2023 due to a rise in its contributions to ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/119_372655.html
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