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Fifty-one years ago, during Hong Kong's "golden era" of social reform, then-Gov. Murray MacLehose established a framework to bring in low-wage foreign workers for domestic and care work. This policy aimed to encourage educated, upper- and middle-class local women to enter the workforce — a rationale similar to that of the Seoul city government's foreign caregiver pilot program today. Though now facing different socioeconomic conditions, some South Korean politicians and
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Govt. cracks down on wedding industry
Amid prolonged controversy over excessive fees and a lack of transparency in the wedding industry, the South Korean government said it has mandated changes to contract terms at 18 major wedding planning firms. The Fair Trade Commission on Tuesday said it identified six types of unfair clauses in service agreements across 18 wedding planning companies that received the most consumer complaints over three months. These companies offer package weddings -- popular bundles consisting of pre-wedding s
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Police mobilize over 10,000 officers for 2025 Suneung
Nov. 13, 2024
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China nominates vice UN representative as ambassador to S. Korea: sources
Nov. 13, 2024
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N. Korean troops dispatched to Russia already engaging in combat: spy agency
Nov. 13, 2024
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Only half of Koreans believe marriage is essential: study
Nov. 13, 2024
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Elevator, escalator accidents spike among over-65s
Nov. 13, 2024
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Korean model admits drug use, seeks help from embassy in Manila: report
Nov. 13, 2024
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Business
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Will Samsung team up with foundry rival TSMC?
Samsung Electronics, the tech giant known for its independence as a manufacturer, made a surprise announcement last month hinting it may outsource a key component of its cutting-edge artificial intelligence chips to its Taiwanese rival TSMC. Experts say this comes as the world's largest memory chip maker faces mounting pressure from its global competitors in the increasingly crucial AI chip sector, a headwind that has directly contributed to Samsung's earnings slowdown. “We are c
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Solidigm launches industry's largest capacity eSSD for AI data centers
Nov. 13, 2024
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Korea Zinc pulls back on capital increase scheme
Nov. 13, 2024
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[Contribution] Investment diary of a CIO’s son
Nov. 13, 2024
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Seoul shares crash to 1-yr low on Trump policy woes
Nov. 13, 2024
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Renault Grand Koleos boasts 30% share in hybrid SUVs
Nov. 13, 2024
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BYD to enter Korean passenger car market early next year
Nov. 13, 2024
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Life&Culture
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National Theater of Korea reignites folk spirit with pansori, folktales
The National Theater of Korea is set to present two new productions that celebrate the rich heritage of Korean performing arts. Featuring iconic pansori, or Korean traditional narrative singing, and an unexpected convergence of characters from classic folktales, these works promise to be a showcase of dynamic storytelling, captivating performances and a fresh take on timeless traditions. Tale of legendary pansori singer featuring greatest hits, tightrope acts Like a flying fish gliding swiftly
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NewJeans warns agency of intention to leave if 'contract breaches' aren't redressed
Nov. 13, 2024
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Songwriter tied to pro-democracy movement posthumously awarded
Nov. 13, 2024
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25 cultural, civil groups oppose culture minister's return
Nov. 13, 2024
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GS Caltex wins Grand Prize of Mecenat Awards
Nov. 13, 2024
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New feature film on Sewol ferry sinking opens next year
Nov. 13, 2024
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Activist calls for ban on Chinese game over hanbok dispute
Nov. 13, 2024
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Global Insight
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ABC News
Profession put on national occupation shortage list for the first time
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France24
Présidentielle américaine : des obstacles à prévoir dans la remontée des résultats ?
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Business Insider
Why professional colored pencils are so expensive
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Euro News
Political stand-off delays approval of new commissioners in European Parliament