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Contentious grain bill put directly to plenary meeting for vote
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Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
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Will tug-of-war between doctors, government end soon?
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Climate impacts set to cut 2050 global GDP by nearly a fifth
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Trilateral talks acknowledge ‘serious’ slumps of won, yen
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[KH Explains] Hyundai's full hybrid edge to pay off amid slow transition to pure EVs
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North Korea removes streetlights along cross-border roads with South
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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Farming households dip below 1m for first time in 2023
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S. Korea votes in favor of Palestinian bid for UN membership
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[Photo News] Food tasting is back
A staff prepares for drink tasting at a discount store chain in Seoul on Sunday, as eating food at public places including movie theaters, indoor sports centers and department stores become available starting on Monday.
TechnologyApril 24, 2022
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[Photo News] Moon's Last Appointment
President Moon Jae-in hands Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong a certificate of appointment as the chief of the nation’s central bank at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Thursday. Rhee, the former director of the Asia and Pacific department at the Washington-based International Monetary Fund, was nominated last month by Moon to succeed former BOK Gov. Lee Ju-yeol, whose term ended on March 31. The high-profile official nomination was Moon’s last before he leaves office on May 10. Rhee&rsquo
EconomyApril 21, 2022
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[Photo News] Taste of Flying Cars
Visitors enjoy a riding experience on next-generation urban air mobility vehicles with virtual reality headgear mounted at SK Telecom’s exhibition booth at the World IT Show on Wednesday at Coex in Seoul. The annual tech event, hosted by the Science Ministry, runs from Wednesday through Friday.
TechnologyApril 20, 2022
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[Photo News] Hanbok Talk
Front row from left: Didier Beltoise, president of Cs ; Hye-kyung Kim, vice-president of Enzychem Lifesciences ; Kim Young-jin, CEO of Tchai Kim ; Sripriya Ranganathan, Indian Ambassador to Korea; Choi Jung-wha, president of Corea Image Communication Institute CICI; Mukund Santhanam, RE 100 Strategic advisor; Mozes Csoma, Hungarian Ambassador to Korea and Nam Sun-mi, spouse of the Hungarian Ambassador, pose for a photo at the Indian ambassador‘s residence in Seoul on Tuesday before atten
CultureApril 20, 2022
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[Photo News] Consequence of supply shortage
Units of Hyundai Motor’s compact vehicle Casper ready for shipment are sparsely parked at Gwangju Global Motors, a joint venture manufacturing plant between the carmaker and the Gwangju city government on Tuesday. Located in South Korea’s southwestern city of Gwangju, the plant is capable of manufacturing 200 vehicles a day, but suspended its operations due to a prolonged supply shortage triggered by the Shanghai lockdown.
MobilityApril 19, 2022
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[Photo News] Ring the bell
(From left) Lee Jane, president of the Korea Women Startup Forum, Kim Sang-kyung, chairperson of the Korea Network of Women in Finance, EU Ambassador to Korea Maria Castillo-Fernandez, Sohn Byung-doo, chairman and CEO of the Korea Exchange, Kwon Choon-taek, secretary-general of the UN Global Compact Network Korea, Lee Bok-sil, president of the Women Corporate Directors Korea, and British Ambassador to Korea Colin Crooks, participate in “Ring the Bell” event designed to raise business
MarketMarch 16, 2022
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[Photo News] 2022 presidential election comes to a close
Campaigning for the 2022 South Korean presidential election, which had been filled with personal attacks, appeals, scandals, and strong voices for change, finally came to a close Wednesday. People Power Party Candidate Yoon Seok-Yeol wrapped up his campaign by touring the country, traveling from Busan and Jeju, to Daejeon and Daegu. His last stop was Seoul City hall, sending a message to unite the people into one at the heart of Seoul. This picture shows a scene of the ruling power candidate
Latest NewsMarch 12, 2022
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[Photo News] Voting at coffee chains, opticians? Unusual polling stations
South Korean on Wednesday voted to elect their next president in places as disparate as coffee shops, car dealerships and an indoor traditional Korean wrestling ssireum field. According to the National Election Commission, polling stations are normally set up in schools, community centers and government offices, but if the commission cannot find a suitable place, they can also be installed in other privately-owned spaces that are easily accessible to the public. A total of 14,464 polling stat
PoliticsMarch 9, 2022
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[Photo News] Early voting off to strong start
Early voting for next Wednesday’s presidential election kicked off at 3,552 polling stations nationwide, as the country reported a new daily record of 266,853 COVID-19 infections. All of the three main candidates -– the ruling party’s Lee Jae-myung (left photo), the main opposition party’s Yoon Suk-yeol (center) and minor left-wing party’s Sim Sang-jung –- cast their ballot in the morning. Both Lee and Yoon were not accompanied by their respective wive
PoliticsMarch 4, 2022
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[Photo News] ON VIENNA ROAD
Hyundai Motor Group’s hydrogen-powered fuel cell bus Elecity FCEV provides public transport in Vienna in this picture released Sunday. Austria’s public transportation corporation Wiener Linien began running the eco-friendly bus on its most crowded bus route, according to Hyundai. The Korean carmaker’s supply of Elecity FCEV is part of the Austrian government-led hydrogen infrastructure expansion project called HyBus Project. Starting with the delivery of three E
MobilityFeb. 27, 2022
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[Photo News] The Blonds close out New York Fashion Week
A model walks the runway for The Blonds fashion show during New York Fashion Week. The Blonds Fall/Winter 2022 collection is modeled at Spring Studios during New York Fashion Week on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Many famous stars, including Adam Lambert, Paris Hilton and Megan Fox attended the show. David and Phillipe Blond have designed iconic costumes for many household names in the music industry, including Katy Perry, Madonna, Rihanna, and Britney Spears. They are famous for their exotic designs and
Arts & DesignFeb. 19, 2022
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[Photo News] A delicious encouragement to vote
March 9 is voting day in South Korea. Gearing up for the 20th presidential election and by-election of the National Assembly, the Daegu Election Commission on Thursday launched “D-20 Until Election Bread” with Samsong BNC, a local company in Daegu. To encourage citizens to vote, Samsong Bakery, a famous bakery affiliated with Samsong BNC, baked pastries with election-themed decorations. Starting Thursday, “D-20 Until Election Bread,” will be produced and sold for a lim
Social AffairsFeb. 19, 2022
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[Photo News] Lunar New Year in Indonesia
Asian communities all around the world welcome the Lunar New Year on Feb. 1. Lunar New Year is particularly celebrated in East Asia, influenced by the Chinese New Year and the Chinese calendar. According to the Chinese Zodiac, there are 12 different animals that represent each year in rotation. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. A man cleans a statue of Buddha at a temple in Jakarta on Jan. 26. A Chinese god statue is cleaned at the Kwan In Thang Temple on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indon
CultureFeb. 1, 2022
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[Photo News] Mexican journalists protest to reject violence against the union
Members Members of the Mexican press union staged a demonstration against violence against their colleagues, in Merida, Mexico, Jan. 25. Thousands of journalists from all the states of the country demonstrated to demand justice for the recent murders of informants and the end of the violence against the union. A protester holds a picture of Mexican journalist Lourdes Maldonado who was killed in the northern border city of Tijuana, outside the Secretariat of the Interior in Mexico City. A g
World NewsFeb. 1, 2022
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[Photo News] A makeshift memorial for a shooting in the Harlem neighborhood
A makeshift memorial is seen outside the New York City Police Department‘s 32nd Precinct near the scene of a shooting that occurred days earlier in the Harlem neighborhood of New York, Jan. 24, 2022. Calvin Hunt of Harlem pays his respects at the memorial, holding a photo of officer Jason Rivera, who the memorial is dedicated to. Jason Rivera was shot while responding to a domestic violence call. The incident ultimately took the life of the 22-year-old officer. New York City Poli
World NewsJan. 31, 2022
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[Photo News] Fashion show interprets era of uncertainty
Italian haute couture house Maison Schiaparelli’s Spring/Summer 2022 show held on Jan. 24 in Paris displayed an artistic interpretation of this era of uncertainty. Titled “An Age of Discipline”, Creative Director Daniel Roseberry created a collection consisting of only three colors: black, white, and the signature Maison Schiaparelli gold. Roseberry explained that the simple use of colors connects to the current era of uncertainty and exhaustion. On the of
Arts & DesignJan. 30, 2022
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[Photo News] Lunar New Year’s greetings from stingrays
Aqua Planet Gwanggyo, an aquarium in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, celebrated the Lunar New Year ahead of schedule on Jan. 24. For this eye-catching ceremony, divers wearing traditional Korean clothing called “hanbok“ swam with stingrays. Stingrays are closely related to sharks, and feed on clams, shrimp, and mussels. Aside from stingrays, there are over 30,000 sea animals of 210 unique species in the aquarium. The facility also provides diverse educational programs and interactive ex
TravelJan. 29, 2022
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[Photo News] 2022: The year of the tiger
According to the Chinese zodiac, there are twelve different animals that represent each year. The twelve different animals are rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. As there are twelve different animals, there is a cycle that takes twelve years for a full rotation. 2021 was the Year of the Ox, which makes 2022 the Year of the Tiger. But to be exact, it is called the Year of the Black Tiger. It originates from the term “iminnyeon”,
Social AffairsJan. 1, 2022
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[Photo News] Net-zero joint market in Daejeon
Social cooperative association Energyhaeyou established the third net-zero joint market in Beop-dong, Daejeon, following its previous establishments in Miho-dong and Gwanjeo-dong. The net-zero movement, or carbon-zero movement, aims to completely neutralize the amount of greenhouse gases produced by human activity and save the environment primarily by reducing carbon emissions. Energyhaeyou aims to create a sustainable, safe and clean society by actively expanding its energy conversion m
CultureDec. 25, 2021
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[Photo News] Medical workers dress up as Santa Claus at a COVID-19 testing center
Medical workers on Wednesday dressed up as Santa Claus at a COVID-19 testing center in Gwangju. To celebrate the upcoming Christmas, doctors and nurses at the testing center conducted COVID-19 tests in Santa Claus outfits. The number of COVID-19 cases rapidly increased this month, with some 7,000 cases reported each day. Amid the worsening COVID-19 situation, medical workers turned into Santa Claus to light up the atmosphere of the testing center. The Santa Claus outfit that worke
Social AffairsDec. 25, 2021