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Wildfires burn down 7th-century temple, threaten UNESCO-listed Hahoe village

Hahoe village, S. Korea's World Heritage site, under high threat of wildfire spreading fast on strong winds with embers

Not just climate, but local factors contribute to Korea's wildfire crisis

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Han Jong-hee, architect of Samsung’s TV leadership, dies at 63

Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Han Jong-hee passed away from a heart attack on Tuesday, at the age of 63. According to industry sources, Han collapsed from cardiac arrest
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Motorcyclist swallowed by sinkhole found dead

Seoul halts subway line 9 expansion near sinkhole site amid investigation
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White House 'confident' in S. Korea's resilience as Han returns to office

Acting president prioritizes government response to looming trade war

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AI plans emerge as central theme in South Korean politics

How to respond to the age of artificial intelligence has become a key talking point in South Korean politics, with potential presidential frontrunners presenting plans for addressing anxiety

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How Musinsa Standard challenges Uniqlo with Gen Z shoppers

In-store sales from foreign tourists in Seoul's main shopping hubs boom

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'Train of Busan' filmmaker blends genre potboiler with meditation on faith, streamed straight into age of curated reality

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# Wildfire crisis

Raging wildfires damage natural monuments, scenic heritage sites

Five counts of damage to cultural heritage maintained by the government have been reported so far, as wildfires continue to rage in southern Korea, according to the Korea Heritage Service Tuesday.