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Cho Min, daughter of ex-Justice Minister Cho Kuk, on Friday attended the first hearing for her trial on forgery charges in a college admissions scandal. Cho told reporters she would "faithfully engage in her trial" and declined to comment further, as she appeared at the Seoul Central District Court. The 32-year-old, who was trained as a physician, is accused of fabricating her own credentials when she applied for an undergraduate degree at Korea University and another at Pusan National
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Ex-Democratic Party chair denies bribery, illegal campaign allegations
Song Young-gil, former chair of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, on Friday denied allegations of illegal campaigning before a 2021 ballot where he was elected the party chairman, as well as separate bribery allegations. The prosecution is now seeking criminal charges against the 60-year-old, who was a five-term lawmaker. He has not been indicted for the allegations. Song said he would exercise his right to remain silent during the interrogation, in a show of resistance to what he c
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Footballer Hwang's sister-in-law indicted for disclosing his private videos
Dec. 8, 2023
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In revote, National Assembly strikes down controversial media bills
Dec. 8, 2023
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British Embassy, BASS celebrates 'Mince Pie Morning'
Dec. 8, 2023
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[Photo News] Korean delegation advocates for climate action in Dubai
Dec. 8, 2023
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Cho Hee-dae becomes chief justice, ending monthslong leadership vacuum
Dec. 8, 2023
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Missile scientist from North Korea, pediatrician among new ruling party recruits
Dec. 8, 2023
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Business
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[From the Scene] Doosan to double output of 'cobots' with advanced but cheaper sensors by 2024
Doosan Robotics, seemingly buoyed by its high-profile stock debut last month, on Tuesday invited a group of reporters to its Suwon plant in Gyeonggi Province, the production base of the nation’s largest robotics company. “At Doosan Robotics, we aim to revolutionize work by developing cobots for augmenting human efforts with great precision, safety and high cost-effectiveness to help address labor shortages across numerous sectors more accessibly," said Ryu Jung-hoon, CEO of Doos
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DS Dansuk seeks W100b IPO to spur growth
Dec. 8, 2023
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Seoul shares up over 1% on strong techs; won sharply up
Dec. 8, 2023
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Hanwha Aerospace lands W3.2tr tank supply deal with Australia
Dec. 8, 2023
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LG Energy Solution to supply EV battery modules to Poland's ICPT
Dec. 8, 2023
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New Mercedes-Benz E-Class to make Korean debut in January
Dec. 8, 2023
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Citibank named top international bank of 2023 in Korea
Dec. 8, 2023
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Life&Culture
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S. Korea determined to become tourism powerhouse
With plans to prepare for the Visit Korea Year 2023-24 campaign, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is going all out to make Korea another Asian tourism powerhouse and create a more enjoyable tourism environment for domestic holidaymakers. In a press briefing in Seoul on Thursday, Jang Mi-ran -- the second vice minister of culture, sports and tourism -- expressed high hopes to turn Korea into an appealing destination for both foreigners and locals, exceeding pre-pandemic visitor levels
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'Dune: Part Two' to be more action-packed, fast-moving: director
Dec. 8, 2023
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'The Glory' notches two accolades at AACA including best drama series award
Dec. 8, 2023
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Antenna concert series mixes music, art and cocktails
Dec. 8, 2023
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Filming set for season 2 of 'Squid Game' unveiled to press
Dec. 8, 2023
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Cheorwon to open complete Hantan River trail
Dec. 8, 2023
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[Well-curated] Embrace the holiday spirit with lights, concerts and a Christmas market
Dec. 8, 2023
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