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The economic slowdown has affected the third edition of Frieze Seoul, which started Wednesday at Coex with relatively slow sales. Galleries brought works at lowered prices as though they were bracing for the economic impact on the art market. Some galleries were hesitant to share sales figures, saying that collectors appeared to be taking more time to make purchases, or that sales had been similar to -- or worse than -- last year. “We know that the economy here has not been at its best, ev
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German frigate visits Incheon on Indo-Pacific mission
The German frigate Baden-Wurttemberg and replenishment ship Frankfurt am Main arrived in Incheon on Friday as part of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024, a key German maritime defense diplomacy initiative in the region. Before reaching Incheon, the ships played a role in monitoring the United Nations arms embargo against North Korea, said the German Embassy in a press release Friday. The ships leave Incheon on Tuesday, it added. According to the embassy, the deployment aligns with the mission of t
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Soldier photos in military intranet made unavailable to prevent deepfake crimes
Sept. 8, 2024
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Court upholds stripping license of taxi driver who repeatedly overcharged foreign passengers
Sept. 8, 2024
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Doctors' group demands withdrawal of med school quota hike plan for 2025, 2026
Sept. 8, 2024
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Substitute military doctors to be immune from medical malpractice damages
Sept. 8, 2024
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Oxbridge Society in Korea holds annual reception
Sept. 8, 2024
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LGBTQ+ dating app ad taken down 4 days later due to complaints
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Business
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NCSoft pins hopes on new titles to stop bleeding
NCSoft is seeking answers to rebound with new titles and managerial overhauling efforts amid its falling stock price, as the first-generation South Korean gaming powerhouse hopes to get back to the throne. Experts forecast that the success of new games NC plans to roll out and reorganization of human resources will determine whether the game developer can turn things around in the short term. Plummeting shares NC’s stock has been practically in a free fall since reaching its peak at 1.
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Lotte chief eyes W1tr in Pepero sales
Sept. 8, 2024
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SC Bank Korea names new chief
Sept. 8, 2024
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Hyundai Casper EV to make Japan debut early next year
Sept. 8, 2024
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Samsung SDI to showcase advanced energy solutions at RE+ 2024
Sept. 8, 2024
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SK chief convenes CEOs to inspect global businesses
Sept. 8, 2024
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[2024 IFA] Samsung’s AI push has long way to go: CEO
Sept. 8, 2024
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Life&Culture
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K-festa looks to boost Korea's performing arts market
The Culture Ministry on Friday announced it is introducing K-Stage Festa as a festival that aims to gather attention for the nation’s vibrant yet struggling performing arts scene. From Oct. 4 to Nov. 10, a total of 140 theater, dance and classical music performances will be introduced under the banner of K-Stage Festa across various venues, such as the National Theater of Korea, the Seoul Arts Center, Cheong Wa Dae Heliport and regional cultural and art centers. A special series will also
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[Reporter’s Notebook] Why are so many districts in Seoul hopped up on beer fests?
Sept. 8, 2024
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Seongsu-dong to host first-ever World Webtoon Festival
Sept. 8, 2024
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Linkin Park regroups after 7 years, to hold concert in Korea
Sept. 8, 2024
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Blue-skinned teen struggles with identity, alienation in 'Melanin'
Sept. 7, 2024
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Designed with cacti, floating stone, dining bar Vuur gives creative kick to local ingredients
Sept. 7, 2024
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[What to attend] 'The Golden Chaos Club,' 'Hadestown,' 'Yujin and Yujin'
Sept. 7, 2024
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