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SK Innovation invests in China's EV battery swap station operatorIndustryJan 21, 2021SK Innovation Co., a South Korean refinery-to-battery company, said Thursday it has invested in a Chinese battery swap system provider to step up its battery business in the world's largest market. ... -
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[Graphic News] S. Koreans spend more time on mobile devices in 2020: reportNationalJan 21, 2021Koreans spent an average of 4.4 hours on mobile devices a day last year, up 19 percent from the previous year, a report showed. The country‘s increased use of mobile apps was in line with last yea... -
New virus cases in 400s for 2nd day amid downward trendSocial affairsJan 21, 2021South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed in 400s for the second consecutive day Thursday as health authorities try to further slow down infections with an enhanced social distancing scheme. ... -
Seoul stocks open higher on Wall Street gainsMarketsJan 21, 2021South Korean shares opened higher Thursday, tracking overnight Wall Street gains as US President Joe Biden took office. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 22.24 points, or ... -
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S. Korea's exports grow 10.6% in first 20 days of Jan.EconomyJan 21, 2021South Korea's exports rose 10.6 percent on-year in the first 20 days of January on the back of robust shipments of chips and autos amid the pandemic, customs data showed Thursday. The country's outb... -
Immigrants cheered by possible citizenship path under BidenWorld NewsJan 21, 2021HOMESTEAD (AP) -- Immigrants cheered President Joe Biden’s plan to provide a path to US citizenship for about 11 million people without legal status, mixing hope with guarded optimism Wednesday amid ... -
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[Newsmaker] Vice President Harris: A new chapter opens in US politicsWorld NewsJan 21, 2021WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris broke the barrier that has kept men at the top ranks of American power for more than two centuries when she took the oath Wednesday to hold the nation’... -
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Biden's speech signals better ties with Seoul, less drama with PyongyangNorth KoreaJan 21, 2021WASHINGTON -- North Korea is and will continue to be a major challenge for the new US administration, but not as great a challenge as other domestic issues such as the pandemic, at least for now, as ... -
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