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Samsung Electronics approves W30tr dividend on record Q3 profit

Samsung Electronics on Thursday confirmed a record 107.44 trillion won ($80.5 billion) in third-quarter operating profit and approved a 30 trillion won cash dividend.

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N. Korea launches missiles toward East Sea

North Korea launched missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Further details, including the number of missiles launched, their flight distances and specific
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This Instagram doctor works to make trust go viral

Jeff Yoo approaches fellow doctors on the street with a camera, inviting them to share perspectives that patients may rarely hear in a consultation room. The emergency physician has built an Instagram
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Shin Hae-chul, Yoo Jae-suk, Blackpink to receive Korea’s top pop culture honors

All four members of Blackpink, comedian and TV host Yoo Jae-suk and the late rock musician Shin Hae-chul are among this year’s recipients of the Order of Cultural Merit, the Ministry of Culture, Sport

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Apple, Google challenge Korea's W63.7b app store penalties

Apple has rejected South Korea's decision to fine it 20.81 billion won ($15.6 million) over its App Store payment practices.

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Special counsel again seeks death penalty for Yoon

A special counsel team on Thursday sought the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol during his appeal trial on insurrection charges stemming from his failed attempt to impose martial law.

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SK hynix's AI memory 'sold out' through 2029 as profits soar

SK hynix said Wednesday its DRAM and high-bandwidth memory chips were effectively sold out through 2029, underscoring the strength of AI-driven demand as the chipmaker posted record quarterly earnings.

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Korea, Turkey unearth Hellenistic-era mosaic

A mosaic dating to the Hellenistic period has been unearthed at the Kultepe archaeological site in Kayseri, central Turkey.

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Korea plans national games museum

Korea is moving to establish a national games museum to recognize video games as cultural heritage, the Korea Creative Content Agency said Wednesday.