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The US quietly shipped long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine: The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its ...
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The US quietly shipped long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
  • The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.

  • The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.

  • The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.

  • Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
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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.
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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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Seoul studies $99K cash incentive for each child born
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Seoul to provide 170 home-like elderly care facilities by 2030 : The Seoul city government said Thursday it will provide 170 home-like elderly care facilities by ...
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Seoul to provide 170 home-like elderly care facilities by 2030
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How US allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
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How US allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term - Asia & ...
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South Korean sentenced to 14 months in jail for killing 76 cats: SEOUL: A South Korean man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for killing 76 cats in one ...
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South Korean sentenced to 14 months in jail for killing 76 cats
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Weapons tested only on Friday: North Korea apparently fires missile again: Just a few days ago, North Korea said it tested a warhead for a cruise missile and ...
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Weapons tested only on Friday: North Korea apparently fires missile again
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It Is High Time to Engage North Korea: The alternative is to do nothing and drift into an even more serious crisis as North Korea further builds up its nuclear ...
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It Is High Time to Engage North Korea
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4th Siberian tiger dies in 12 months at Seoul Grand Park zoo: Taebaek, a six-year-old male Siberian tiger beloved by visitors to Seoul Grand Park's zoo ...
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4th Siberian tiger dies in 12 months at Seoul Grand Park zoo
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Seoul's annual spring festival, Seoul Festa, to kick off next week : Seoul Festa, an annual spring festival organized by the Seoul city government ...
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Seoul's annual spring festival, Seoul Festa, to kick off next week
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South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis: In South Korea, a court heard from youth climate activists and their families ...
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South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis
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Paraguay to teach Korean as second foreign language to middle, high schoolers : Middle and high school students in Paraguay will be able to learn Korean as a ...
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Paraguay to teach Korean as second foreign language to middle ...
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CJ Olive Young to open new K-beauty base in Hongdae : CJ Olive Young is opening its seventh store in the Hongik University area, a popular arts and entertainment ...
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CJ Olive Young to open new K-beauty base in Hongdae
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South Korea, Romania pledge defence cooperation amid reports of contract in works
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South Korea, Romania pledge defence cooperation amid reports of contract ...
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North Korea fires unidentified missile into sea in latest weapons launch, South Korea says
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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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South Korea and U.S. hold largest combined air force drills
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Pro gamers need language ability and integrity, not just skills : A classroom in Gwanak District, Seoul, buzzed with the energy of young gamers on Thursday with ...
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Pro gamers need language ability and integrity, not just skills
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South Koreans sue government over climate change, saying it's violating human rights
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South Koreans sue government over climate change, saying it's violating ...
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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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Korean Lithium Refiner Ecopro Cuts Output on Weakening EV Demand
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Samsung workers threaten biggest ever union action: Tech Latest by Nikkei Asia brings you the newest updates from Asia's technology industry ...
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Samsung workers threaten biggest ever union action
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Park Bo-ram laid to rest as music community pays emotional tribute : The music industry bid a farewell to singer Park Bo-ram, who passed away recently ...
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Park Bo-ram laid to rest as music community pays emotional tribute
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South Korean Court Hears First Asian Youth Climate Case: "Carbon emission reduction keeps getting pushed back as if it is homework that can be done later ...
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South Korean Court Hears First Asian Youth Climate Case
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Food products top most purchased item online, surpassing fashion items : Food products topped the list of items bought by consumers in Seoul through online ...
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Food products top most purchased item online, surpassing fashion items
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Father of Korean life science research dies at 88 : He graduated from the College of Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences at Seoul National University in 1960 and ...
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Father of Korean life science research dies at 88
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North Korea tests 'super-large warhead': state media: North Korea has tested a "super-large warhead" designed for a strategic cruise missile ...
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North Korea tests 'super-large warhead': state media
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[INTERVIEW] Yun Seoul chef's passion for ingredients elevates noodle mastery
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[INTERVIEW] Yun Seoul chef's passion for ingredients elevates noodle ...
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Over 80% of people filing bankruptcy in Seoul in their 50s and older : More than 8 out of 10 people who filed for bankruptcy in Seoul last year were in their 50s ...
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Over 80% of people filing bankruptcy in Seoul in their 50s and older
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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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US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions
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China hosts foreign naval officials amid South China Sea tensions: QINGDAO, Shandong: The Chinese Navy on Sunday (Apr 21) kicked off a biennial meeting of top ...
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China hosts foreign naval officials amid South China Sea tensions
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Nodeul Island set to become global culture spot offering diverse performances : Nodeul Island in the middle of the Han River in central Seoul is set to undergo a ...
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Nodeul Island set to become global culture spot offering diverse ...
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Proportion of Korean-style lease drops in home rental market: The proportion of 'jeonse,' Korea's distinctive housing lease system, reached a record low during ...
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Proportion of Korean-style lease drops in home rental market
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North Korea releases song praising leader Kim as 'friendly father' | Reuters: North Korea has released a new song praising leader Kim Jong Un for being a
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Quick Glance: New Song from North Korea Honors Kim Jong Un as 'Friendly Father'
  • North Korea praises leader Kim Jong Un as a 'friendly father' and 'great leader' in a new song, part of a propaganda campaign to boost his image in the reclusive state.

  • The music video for the song was broadcast on Wednesday on state-controlled Korean Central Television, showcasing North Koreans from various backgrounds enthusiastically singing lines like 'Let’s sing, Kim Jong Un the great leader' and 'Let’s brag about Kim Jong Un, a friendly father.'

  • Moreover, a live performance of the song with orchestral accompaniment and in the presence of Kim was televised as part of a ceremony to mark the completion of constructing 10,000 new homes.

  • The release of the cheerful song titled 'Friendly Father' coincides with recent changes by North Korean state media to the name of a holiday, sparking speculation that this move is aimed at consolidating Kim’s position.
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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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 ...
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Toward a China-checking Asian NATO
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Political heat prods Japan, South Korea to team up on weak currencies: The success of Japan and South Korea at inserting language voicing concern over their ...
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Political heat prods Japan, South Korea to team up on weak currencies
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Design Zoo featuring animal-themed events to be held at DDP : The Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul is set to host an extraordinary zoo-themed event ...
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Design Zoo featuring animal-themed events to be held at DDP
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Snap Insight: Israel and Iran are now fighting a slow-motion war: For years, Iran and Israel have engaged in tit-for-tat strikes against each other ...
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Snap Insight: Israel and Iran are now fighting a slow-motion war
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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US election outcome won't affect Seoul-Washington alliance: Korean envoy : Whoever becomes the next U.S. president will not affect the robust ...
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US election outcome won't affect Seoul-Washington alliance: Korean ...
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How general elections will affect South Korea's foreign policy : The opposition bloc's landslide victory in the April 10 general elections is cornering ...
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How general elections will affect South Korea's foreign policy
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.
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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 ...
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100 Philippine domestic helpers to begin working in Seoul in August
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Korea signs framework agreement to provide Ukraine with economic cooperation funds
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Korea signs framework agreement to provide Ukraine with economic ...
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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 ...
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US nods to 'serious' Japan, S.Korea concerns over slumping currencies
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Man assaults Konkuk University's beloved goose : 'Kongoose,' the beloved mascot of Konkuk University in Gwangjin District, Seoul, became the victim of ...
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Man assaults Konkuk University's beloved goose
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Korea-Poland mega arms deal jeopardized by financial hurdles: Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) showcased its key aerial platforms at the 2024 International ...
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Korea-Poland mega arms deal jeopardized by financial hurdles
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Mastermind behind virtual band PLAVE attributes success to humanism : In the dynamic world of K-pop, PLAVE has emerged as a trailblazer with its five virtual ...
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Mastermind behind virtual band PLAVE attributes success to humanism
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Patients brace for resignations of medical professors and weekly shutdowns : Patients are growing increasingly anxious as medical professors vow to resign or ...
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Patients brace for resignations of medical professors and weekly shutdowns ...
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The fate of Korea's 'first and biggest' sex festival: It was to feature events like a bondage fashion show. But then the authorities cracked down.
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The fate of Korea's 'first and biggest' sex festival
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Gimpo proposes mandating notification on elementary school enrollment for foreign national children
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Gimpo proposes mandating notification on elementary school enrollment for ...
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1,424 human-pet dog patrol teams to join efforts to ensure town safety in Seoul : A total of 1,424 human-pet dog patrol teams will start their duties in Seoul ...
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1,424 human-pet dog patrol teams to join efforts to ensure town safety in ...
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Record-chasing Korda eyes 'opportunities' ahead as she closes in on Chevron Championship lead - News | Khaleej Times
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Kim Jong Un’s New Way to Express Anger at the South: Turn the Lights Out: North Korea has dismantled streetlights on some of the few inter-Korean roads ...
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Kim Jong Un’s New Way to Express Anger at the South: Turn the Lights Out
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The best airports 2024: German airport again in the top 10: Every year Skytrax chooses the best airports in the world. And this year again a German airport made ...
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The best airports 2024: German airport again in the top 10
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Foreign residents in Gwangju to receive medical interpretation service : The Gwangju Metropolitan Government plans to launch a new initiative to introduce ...
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Foreign residents in Gwangju to receive medical interpretation service
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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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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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US envoy to UN visits fortified border between North and South Korea ...
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US, China officials discuss Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea: The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia discussed Middle East developments, the South China Sea and ...
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US, China officials discuss Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea
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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 ...
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Panda lovers petition for return of Fu Bao to Korea
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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 ...
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China, US defence chiefs hold first substantive talks in nearly 18 months
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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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U.S., Japan, South Korea finance chiefs share concern for weak yen, won