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Despite clear signs of slowing inflation, market sentiment remains mixed regarding whether South Korea's central bank will follow the US Federal Reserve to pivot toward lowering rates this month. Statistics Korea reported that the consumer price index — a key measure of inflation — rose 1.6 percent on-year in September, down from 2 percent in August, marking the lowest level since February 2021, when it recorded a 1.4 percent increase. The last time the index fell below the 2 pe
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First lady’s Dior bag scandal to be at center of Assembly audit
The wife of President Yoon Suk Yeol could once again take center stage during the yearly National Assembly audit over high-profile allegations that first surfaced late last year that she received a Dior bag during an encounter with a pastor in late 2022. The Democratic Party of Korea has warned it would make “the Dior bag scandal” and other allegations involving first lady Kim Keon Hee the main theme of its audit efforts. The main opposition floor leader Rep. Park Chan-dae said in a
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N. Korea decries NATO's condemnation of its military cooperation with Russia
Oct. 7, 2024
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Parliamentary inspection of govt., state agencies to kick off for 26-day run
Oct. 7, 2024
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Gov't to grant conditional leave for medical students protesting medical school quota hike
Oct. 6, 2024
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Seoul Fireworks Festival ends smoothly, but leaves piles of trash
Oct. 6, 2024
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Yoon set for talks with Marcos in Philippines
Oct. 6, 2024
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Seoul revises pilot program for Filipina domestic workers after initial trial
Oct. 6, 2024
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Business
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Can G-Star level up?
G-Star, Korea’s top annual gaming convention, is getting ready for its 20th edition set to open at the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center, or Bexco, on November 14. The G-Star organizing committee said this year’s event will feature 3,281 booths, slightly more than the previous year, which was the largest event in G-Star's 20-year history and drew nearly 200,000 visitors. “This year’s G-Star marks a very important moment as we welcome the convention's 20th
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Foreign reserves up for 3rd month in Sept. on weak dollar, investment gains
Oct. 7, 2024
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Seoul shares open higher on battery, auto gains
Oct. 7, 2024
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Asiana to increase excess baggage fees on int'l flights in Jan.
Oct. 6, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Toonsquare aims to open new era for webtoon creation with AI
Oct. 6, 2024
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Money Festa 2024 offers investment tips in uncertain market
Oct. 6, 2024
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Fight over Korea Zinc becomes game of chicken
Oct. 6, 2024
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Life&Culture
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Can Jennie break the K-pop solo artist slump?
All eyes are on Jennie of Blackpink as she prepares to release her new solo single, "Mantra," on Oct. 11 -- her first release since "You & Me" came out a year ago. Amid the recent struggles of her fellow female K-pop solo artists, many wonder if an idol as successful as Jennie can break the current slump. Several female K-pop soloists, such as Chungha, Somi and Sunmi, have recently been unable to replicate their past chart successes domestically and internationally. Chu
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Changwon sculpture biennale tells story of city as industry mecca
Oct. 6, 2024
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[Herald Design Forum] Jean-Michel Wilmotte shares his vision for Centre Pompidou Hanwha Seoul
Oct. 6, 2024
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Baseball star Hwang Jae-gyun, T-ara's Jiyeon file for divorce mediation
Oct. 5, 2024
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Take your dog to a festival this October
Oct. 5, 2024
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From thrillers to animation: Netflix's 2025 Korean originals promise universal fun, fresh stories
Oct. 5, 2024
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Biannual palace festival to kick off next week
Oct. 4, 2024
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