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Culture Minister nominee Yu In-chon said Tuesday that public figures should be careful when speaking out publicly, when asked about his thoughts on a social media post by a singer concerning Japan's discharge of contaminated water. “Although anyone is free to express their opinions, when it comes to celebrities or public figures who have social influence, they should be careful when they publicly speak about something because it comes along with responsibility," he said in a writ
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PM orders measures to prevent public opinion manipulation
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Wednesday ordered authorities to set up a pan-governmental task force team to prevent "fake news" from "manipulating public opinion." The call came after the ruling party raised concerns over the unusually high number of clicks in support of the Chinese soccer team during a match on Sunday, saying that failing to address such internet trolling activities might make web portals vulnerable to election-rigging attempts in the future. The ruling P
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Man taken into custody after killing his father
Oct. 4, 2023
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Ruling party chief raises suspicion about possible opinion manipulation on portal
Oct. 4, 2023
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6-year-old Uzbek girl found dead in Daegu
Oct. 4, 2023
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Defense ministry warns N. Korea will face end of regime in event of nuclear use attempt
Oct. 4, 2023
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Bipartisan Senate delegation to visit S. Korea, China, Japan this month
Oct. 4, 2023
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[Graphic News] Over half of Koreans want continuous strengthening of alliance with US: poll
Oct. 4, 2023
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Business
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Hanwha seeks bigger presence in burgeoning global robotics market
Hanwha Group, South Korea's seventh-largest conglomerate, officially launched its robotics firm Hanwha Robotics on Wednesday, aiming to take the lead in the burgeoning global robotics market. Hanwha Corp./Momentum and Hanwha Hotels & Resorts set up a joint venture for Hanwha Robotics, holding 68 percent and 32 percent of the shares in the new entity, respectively. Hanwha Corp./Momentum will acquire 28,293,195 shares of Hanwha Robotics, valued at about 42.4 billion won ($31.8 million). K
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Questions raised over Taihan Cable’s quality control
Oct. 4, 2023
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1 in 4 foreign workers earn more from unemployment benefits than from work
Oct. 4, 2023
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[Photo News] Whiskey in vogue
Oct. 4, 2023
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SK On marks 2nd anniversary with twofold revenue, capacity growth
Oct. 4, 2023
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Immersive tech firm iStaging sets up Asian branch in Seoul
Oct. 4, 2023
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S. Korea, UAE hold formal talks for free trade deal
Oct. 4, 2023
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Life&Culture
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Show must go on: 28th Busan International Film Festival kicks off despite setbacks
The Busan International Film Festival got underway Wednesday, with a total of 269 films from 69 countries on playing on 25 screens in Busan throughout the 10-day festival. The related Asian Contents and Film Market for film, video and entertainment industry insiders will be held from Oct. 7-10. The 28th edition of Asia’s largest film festival was scheduled to open with South Korean director Jang Kun-jae’s “Because I Hate Korea” and will conclude on Oct. 13 with Chinese di
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Jarasum Jazz Fest to kick off Friday
Oct. 4, 2023
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Live music festival Block Party to return to Haebangchon
Oct. 3, 2023
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[Book Review] 'The Korean Wave in a Post-Pandemic World' delves into Hallyu's past, present and future
Oct. 3, 2023
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[Our Museums] Journey to the Paleolithic era at Jeongok Prehistory Museum
Oct. 3, 2023
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[Eye Plus]Geomungo, a beloved ancient instrument, still captivates
Oct. 2, 2023
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[Herald Interview] When ‘comedy freak’ filmmaker makes rom-com '30 Days’
Oct. 2, 2023
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