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Parents have been banned from using recording devices or other means to record lessons without the teacher’s permission, according to a new teachers’ manual distributed by the Ministry of Education on Wednesday. The move aims to prevent parents from installing sound recording apps on their child’s phone to eavesdrop on classrooms, as some parents have reportedly confronted and verbally attacked teachers in the past based on such audio recordings, according to the ministry. Unde
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Civic group to celebrate 70th anniversary of S. Korea-US alliance
The America-Korea United Society (AKUS), a New Jersey-based civic group, said Thursday it will hold an event in the United States to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the South Korea-US alliance. AKUS said the ceremony will be held at the Fort Lee Community Center in New Jersey at 5 p.m. on Oct. 1 (US time) under the theme of "We Go Together." South Korea and the US signed the Mutual Defense Treaty, a bedrock alliance document, in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 1, 1953, three months after t
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[Graphic News] 8 out of 10 expats ‘satisfied’ with life in S. Korea
Sept. 28, 2023
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Traffic jammed on highways ahead of extended Chuseok holiday
Sept. 27, 2023
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Scholarships to begin in October for Ukrainian students in S. Korea
Sept. 27, 2023
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‘Do you know Dr. Hong?’ Moms say they wish they didn’t
Sept. 27, 2023
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British MP hopes for enhanced UK-Korea ties under Pacific trade pact
Sept. 27, 2023
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Business
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BTS agency likely to face tougher disclosure rules
Hybe, the K-pop powerhouse behind the mega success of bands such as BTS and New Jeans, could be obliged to disclose its corporate information if the total assets of the firm and its affiliates continue to surpass 5 trillion won ($3.7 billion) by the end of this year. The combined total assets of Hybe and its 16 affiliates stood at 5.37 trillion won as of end-June, a report by corporate data research institute CEO Score showed Wednesday. Under the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act, a busin
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Chuseok food cost hits all-time high
Sept. 28, 2023
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Long Chuseok holiday to boost domestic trips
Sept. 28, 2023
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Korea Post names new president
Sept. 27, 2023
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Lotte names ex-Samsung exec as new design chief
Sept. 27, 2023
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Lotte increases efforts to give back to society
Sept. 27, 2023
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Seoul shares snap 4-day losing run; won falls to fresh yearly low
Sept. 27, 2023
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Action-packed series lined up for Chuseok
Different styles of Korean action series are being released during the six-day Chuseok holiday this week. Disney+, the flagship streaming service of US media giant Walt Disney Co, showcased a new crime thriller “The Worst of Evil” on Wednesday. The 12-part series tells the story of the biggest drug ring in Northeast Asia and its boss, Jung Ki-cheol, played by “Squid Game” star Wi Ha-jun. Co-starring actor Ji Chang-wook takes the role of an undercover police officer, who i
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Exhibition 'Hanbok, Revisited' offers modern tastes on traditional Korean clothing
Sept. 28, 2023
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Chuseok’s celestial journey: Best spots for full moon gazing in Seoul
Sept. 28, 2023
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Explore the culture of Joseon during Chuseok
Sept. 28, 2023
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Tving streams 2023 MTV VMAs
Sept. 28, 2023
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[From the Scene] Whimsical circus workshop offers fun workout
Sept. 27, 2023
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JTBC drama ‘Reborn Rich’ goes to Emmys
Sept. 27, 2023
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