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Former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin, filed for an injunction Friday to be reinstated as a director at the company after her term ends Nov. 2. Anticipating that the Ador board will not renew her term, Min’s legal representative law firm Sejong and her PR firm, Macoll Consulting Group, announced that they had submitted a petition to the Seoul Central District Court, requesting an extraordinary general shareholders’ meeting and Min's reappointment as an internal director. Previously, Ador
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W4.24m Chuseok bonuses for lawmakers, but 40% of workers get none
Lawmakers in South Korea have each received a bonus of around 4.24 million won ($3,181) for the upcoming Chuseok holiday, while more than 40 percent of ordinary workers reported receiving no such bonus, igniting a debate about whether legislators deserve such privileges and benefits. On Thursday, members of the National Assembly received their Chuseok bonus -- one of the two holiday bonuses -- with each amount calculated as 60 percent of their monthly salary, according to the regulations on civi
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Traffic heavy on expressways on 1st day of Chuseok holiday
Sept. 14, 2024
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Nat'l badminton body rejects embezzlement allegations, threatens legal action
Sept. 14, 2024
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Ambulance transport time rises 22% amid doctor shortage at hospital ERs: report
Sept. 14, 2024
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Trump says he'll be able to solve 'most' problems related to N. Korea, Iran via 'phone calls'
Sept. 14, 2024
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NK leader meets top Russian security official on 1st anniv. of Vostochny summit: KCNA
Sept. 14, 2024
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US stresses reconnaissance efforts for Korean Peninsula after NK uranium enrichment site disclosure
Sept. 14, 2024
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Business
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Daewoong unveils new Indonesian stem cell facility with GMP certification
South Korean drug maker Daewoong Pharmaceutical has announced the launch of a new stem cell plant in Indonesia, marking the 20th anniversary of its entry into the Indonesian market. The facility is set to drive large-scale research and development projects in collaboration with local pharmaceutical and biotech industries, according to the firm. The stem cell plant, established by Daewoong Biologics Indonesia -- a subsidiary of Daewoong Pharmaceutical -- will begin full-scale operations following
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Food conglomerates to refine strategies during Chuseok
Sept. 13, 2024
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Kia joins forces with Geotab, 42dot to streamline PBV fleet management
Sept. 13, 2024
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Daegu Homeplus gets fresh look with enhanced features, new brands
Sept. 13, 2024
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MBK spices up yearslong feud over Korea Zinc
Sept. 13, 2024
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Mercedes-Benz Korea CEO might appear at government audit, industry reports
Sept. 13, 2024
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Celltrion secures contract to supply Herzuma to Brazil for 5th year
Sept. 13, 2024
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Life&Culture
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[Herald Review] Ryoo Seung-wan asks what justice is in “I, the Executioner”
Ryoo Seung-wan, an established filmmaker in Korea known for bringing witty, high-adrenaline action to the big screen, has returned with “I, the Executioner,” a sequel to the 2015 mega-hit cop movie “Veteran.” The first film in the series follows veteran detective Seo Do-cheol (Hwang Jung-min) as he takes down corrupt chaebol heir Jo Tae-oh (Yoo Ah-in). “I, the Executioner” – known as “Veteran 2” here -- follows Do-Cheol, as he teams up with r
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Japanese-Korean romances surge to leverage audiences and funds
Sept. 13, 2024
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[Latest Read] 'Yeonnam-dong’s Smiley Laundromat' breezes connection, solidarity
Sept. 13, 2024
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Seoul’s western districts to entertain book lovers
Sept. 13, 2024
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MMCA releases English VR tour of 'Performative Home' exhibition
Sept. 13, 2024
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Gheorghiu stands her ground over 'Tosca’ tantrums
Sept. 13, 2024
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[Well-curated] American burger, simple salt bread and open air market
Sept. 13, 2024
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Global Insight
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ABC News
Alleged serial killer Steven Hainsworth told ex-girlfriend he would ‘bury her in the pines’ if she ‘opened her mouth’, court hears
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France24
Guinée : manifestations interdites, sauf pour les partisans du pouvoir
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Business Insider
How commandos are taking down the cocaine trade in Colombia
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Euro News
Countries across central Europe prepare for weekend downpours and severe flooding
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Al Jazeera
Will Israel stop using communication blackouts in Gaza as a weapon of war? | The Stream
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ABC News
GFG Alliance says job cuts are part of ‘rampdown’ on operations
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France24
Guinée-Bissau : le président sortant affirme qu'il ne se représentera pas en 2025
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Business Insider
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