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South Korea to overhaul emergency alert system after fiasco: Report: This comes after an erroneous message, tied to North Korea’s satellite launch this week ...
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South Korea to overhaul emergency alert system after fiasco: Report
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South Korea to overhaul emergency alert system after fiasco: Report: This comes after an erroneous message, tied to North Korea’s satellite launch this week ...
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South Korea to overhaul emergency alert system after fiasco: Report
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South Korea to overhaul emergency alert system after fiasco: South Korea plans emergency alert overhaul after erroneous message led to fear, complaints
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South Korea to overhaul emergency alert system after fiasco
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Whakaata Māori celebrates 20 years of telling Māori stories: The broadcaster has survived the last two decades by staying true to its kaupapa, despite challenges ...
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Whakaata Māori celebrates 20 years of telling Māori stories
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Thousands protest against Hungary's Orban after former insider leaks graft case tape
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Thousands protest against Hungary's Orban after former insider leaks graft ...
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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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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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Rent paid by civil servants to increase by up to 100pc, says PS Hinga: PS Charles Hinga said the move was necessitated by the government's lack of adequate ...
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Rent paid by civil servants to increase by up to 100pc, says PS Hinga
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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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'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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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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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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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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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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State to take significant step towards intervening in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
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Quick Glance: Ireland Plans to Intervene in Genocide Case Against Israel
  • Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, announced that Ireland intends to intervene in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice.

  • Upon government approval, this action will be submitted to the court in The Hague for the case involving Israel under the 1948 Genocide Convention.

  • The legal basis for Ireland's intervention remains undetermined at this stage.

  • Sustained pressure from the opposition led Ireland to decide to intervene in the South Africa v Israel case after a thorough analysis and consultation to address the significant violations of international humanitarian law.
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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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South Korea security expo features AI sound detection, crowd control help: SEOUL -- Artificial intelligence can be used to aid public safety by listening for a ...
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South Korea security expo features AI sound detection, crowd control help
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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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Government fails to rush extraordinary immigration powers through parliament: The Senate has rejected the government's bid to rush extraordinary immigration ...
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Government fails to rush extraordinary immigration powers through ...
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Twice's Jihyo and Physical: 100 star Yun Sung-bin rumoured to be dating: The agencies of both celebrities did not confirm or deny the rumours.
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Twice's Jihyo and Physical: 100 star Yun Sung-bin rumoured to be dating
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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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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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The U.S. and Israel have a ‘major credibility problem’: U.S. officials are carrying water on the world stage for an increasingly unpopular Israeli government ...
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The U.S. and Israel have a ‘major credibility problem’
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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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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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Hotline opens to protect medical students from peer bullying : A major lobby group of community doctors is set to elect a new leader Tuesday ...
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Hotline opens to protect medical students from peer bullying
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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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Experts suggest idea of using S. Korea's 105 mm rounds to support Ukraine : U.S. think tank experts floated the idea Monday of the United States tapping into ...
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Experts suggest idea of using S. Korea's 105 mm rounds to support ...
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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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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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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
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Exclusive Trailers for Green Fish and Oasis Restorations Bring Lee Chang-dong’s Early Features to Proper Light
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Exclusive Trailers for Green Fish and Oasis Restorations Bring Lee ...
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[INTERVIEW] Paris Olympics will be 'revolutionary,' French ambassador says
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[INTERVIEW] Paris Olympics will be 'revolutionary,' French ...
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Why Most K-Dramas End After 1 Season, Explained: Most Korean dramas only last one season, but there's a good reason for this. Here's why.
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Why Most K-Dramas End After 1 Season, Explained
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Rally number 1,641 in Seoul: Participants chant slogans demanding an official apology and criticizing the U.N. Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination ...
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Rally number 1,641 in Seoul
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The Munchables Hack Is Way Worse Than It Seems: Apparently orchestrated from North Korea, the $63 million hack adds grist to the argument that crypto exploits ...
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The Munchables Hack Is Way Worse Than It Seems
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A Turbocharged Bitcoin ETF Is More Popular Than TSMC in Korea: A risky exchange-traded fund in the US that aims to deliver twice the daily performance of ...
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A Turbocharged Bitcoin ETF Is More Popular Than TSMC in Korea
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South Korea win WAFF U-23 Championship, Saudis 3rd: Al-Mubarraz: South Korea won the 2024 West Asian Football Federation Under-23 Championship after beating ...
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South Korea win WAFF U-23 Championship, Saudis 3rd
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South Korean Embassy hosts media personnel | kuwaittimes: South Korean Embassy hosts media personnel - Kuwait - KUWAIT: The South Korean Embassy hosted on ...
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