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PARIS -- The first Summer Olympic Games in Paris in 100 years kicked off Friday with a one-of-a-kind opening ceremony held on the city's main artery celebrating the cultural diversity of France, a marathon of a show that pushed the boundaries of what is possible in Olympic ceremonies. Some 6,800 athletes from 205 national delegations, including the Refugee Olympic team, marked the start of the 17-day competition by riding boats equipped with cameras on a 6-kilometer floating parade on the
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Assembly defers Supreme Court judge appointment amid nepotism accusations
The National Assembly on Friday postponed the adoption of a report on the confirmation hearing results for one Supreme Court justice nominee, putting the brakes on her appointment amidst growing controversy over allegations of nepotism. The decision by the parliamentary special committee to delay the confirmation of Lee Sook-yeon, a Patent Court judge, came after allegations surfaced involving her daughter. There are suspicions that her 26-year-old daughter benefited significantly from unlisted
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Parliament passes broadcasting bill, ruling party lawmakers exit in protest
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2 YouTubers in 'mukbang' star blackmail case arrested
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Actor’s excessive airport security sparks probe into human rights violations
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Business
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Kia posts record operating profit in Q2
Kia logged another record profit in the second quarter on Friday, driven by an enhanced product mix, higher average selling price and favorable exchange rates. During the April-June period, Kia achieved two new records -- 3.64 trillion won ($2.63 billion) in operating profit and a 13.2 percent operating profit margin -- in second-quarter earnings, continuing to break records for two straight quarters. The automaker’s quarterly operating profit increased by 7.1 percent in comparison to the
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SK hynix confirms W9.4tr investment in Yongin Cluster's 1st fab
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Shinhan Financial Group to enhance corporate value by 2027
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Hana chief cleared of severe punishment in DLF crisis
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Cash-crunched Tmon begins refund process for customers
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Seoul shares snap 2-day fall on large cap gains
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Posco threads new life to old uniforms for Philippine communities
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Life&Culture
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National Theater Company's 'Hamlet' delves into political drama
Three distinct interpretations of the Shakespearean tragedy "Hamlet" are coming to Korea's stages in the coming months, showing that a timeless classic can still be made new. Prince Hamlet is Princess Hamlet in the production by the National Theater Company of Korea, whereas Seensee's production directed by Sohn Jin-chaek and currently running at the Hongik Art Center turns to contemporary mise-en-scene for new inspiration. October will see yet another "Hamlet," dir
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Seoul Summer Beach invites people to splash in Seoul’s center
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Liberation Day eve concert with Song Ga-in at Gwanghwamun
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Match made in temple
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Letters by Korean independence fighter to go on exhibit
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[Well-curated] Seoul's specialty cafes: tailored drinks, peaceful teahouses, and iconic bingsu
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
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