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Lee Jae-myung to head to Canada for G7 in debut trip

President Lee Jae-myung is poised to travel to Canada on Monday to attend the Group of Seven summit in the Kananaskis region, South Korea's national security adviser Wi Sung-lac told reporters Sunday.

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Lee Jae-myung names deputy national security, AI advisers

President Lee Jae-myung nominated three deputy national security advisers and a senior secretary for artificial intelligence ahead of his trip to Canada to attend the Group of Seven summit, his presid
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Mideast tensions test Korea’s fragile recovery

Rising global volatility from Middle East tensions poses fresh risks for South Korea’s export-driven economy, stoking fears of supply disruptions. Still, analysts expect the impact to remain limited u
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Trump's military parade steps off after day of protests against him

US President Donald Trump 's long-sought military parade rolled through the streets of downtown Washington on Saturday, but the celebration of the US Army's 250th anniversary was marred by a day of vi

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Curious minds, better grades: Study finds curiosity linked to academic success among teens

While many factors a correlated with a student's grade, curiosity — not grit or self-control — emerged as the factor with the biggest link to academic success among 15-year-old students in South Korea

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Shinsegae’s beauty gambit: Chicor rivals Olive Young in tourist hubs

South Korean retail giant Shinsegae Group is making a bold return to the cosmetics scene through its beauty select shop brand Chicor, aligning closely with the latest waves of K-beauty.

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So Ji-sub discusses 'Mercy for None,' iconic webtoon turned into series

Adapting a hit webtoon into live action has become a go-to move for drama creators, lowering risk while guaranteeing a ready-made fanbase eager to leap from digital panels to episodic storytelling.

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Summer is for chill bingsu, rooftop pork belly and a cool bookstore stop

Here's your guide to a fun weekend from culture desk reporters at The Korea Herald. We're midway through June, with the hottest time of the year just around the corner.