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Two alums of Seoul National University, the country’s top-ranked university, have been arrested for digital sex crimes in a Telegram group chat, reigniting public outrage following the notorious “Nth Room” scandal disclosed in 2019. The Cybercrime Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced Tuesday that they had arrested a 40-something man, identified only by his surname, Park, and a 31-year-old man surnamed Kang, for illegally producing and distributin
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Trump hinting at US troop removal in South Korea ‘election-time talk’
In this series, The Korea Herald sits down with members of the National Assembly to discuss top political events and issues affecting Seoul and beyond from South Korea’s heart of power in Yeouido. -- Ed. The former US President Donald Trump hinting at possibly pulling troops from South Korea was “election rhetoric that does not align with the mainstream thinking in Washington,” according to Rep. Han Ki-ho, the chair of the National Assembly’s national defense committee. T
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New CIO chief vows to restore public trust
May 22, 2024
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Arrest warrant sought for trot singer for DUI, hit-and-run
May 22, 2024
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S. Korea, Indonesia discuss partnership in development of key minerals
May 22, 2024
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FM Cho calls for 'coherent' AI governance to ensure responsible, inclusive use
May 22, 2024
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[Graphic News] Medical tourists visiting Korea reach record high
May 22, 2024
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AI Seoul Summit adopts declaration on safe, innovative, inclusive AI
May 21, 2024
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Business
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Hong Kong rally spurs hope for ELS loss mitigation
Hong Kong stocks surged to a 10-month high Monday, continuing a bullish rally and sparking hopes of South Korea's recovery from significant losses tied to equity-linked securities tracking the Chinese index. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, tracking major Chinese stocks on Hong Kong's main bourse, reached an annual high of 6,954 on Monday, setting daily records. The following day, it opened slightly lower at around 6,909, but this was still 38 percent up from January's annua
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Dongsuh Foods' Kanu Barista woos coffee lovers
May 22, 2024
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[Photo News] Hyundai's startup showcase in Paris
May 22, 2024
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[Herald Interview] 'Lifting regulations key to corporate push for RE100'
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[Photo News] Thank you
May 22, 2024
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14 global tech giants adopt business pledge on 'responsible' development of AI
May 22, 2024
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Naver founder calls for different AI models to reflect cultural diversity
May 22, 2024
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Life&Culture
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National Museum of Korean Literature to open in 2026
The National Museum of Korean Literature broke ground Monday at Gijachon Neighborhood Park, in Eunpyeong-gu, northern Seoul, five years after the plan for the museum was announced in 2019. The museum, located in Jingwan-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, at the foot of Bukhansan National Park, will have a total floor area of 14,993 square meters and a site area of 13,248 square meters. The building with two underground floors and two above-ground floors is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2026. T
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[Herald Interview] Universal Ballet's 'The Ballerina' takes glimpse behind the curtain
May 22, 2024
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Ballet Festival Korea brings diverse lineup to Seoul Arts Center
May 22, 2024
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Hwang Sok-yong's 'Mater 2-10' misses out on International Booker Prize
May 22, 2024
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Cheyul CEO ties modernizing heritage to Korean luxury
May 22, 2024
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NewJeans headlines Korea On Stage festival, no mention of ongoing feud
May 22, 2024
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Korean National Opera to premier Korngold's 'Die tote Stadt'
May 22, 2024
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