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South Korea's top envoy to the UN denounced North Korea's failed satellite launch this week as "one of the most expensive fireworks" on Friday, stressing that it has used its scarce resources for the launch despite persistent food shortages. Ambassador Hwang Joon-kook made the remarks as the UN Security Council (UNSC) held an open meeting to discuss the North's launch of the satellite on Monday, which Seoul, Washington and others criticized as a violation of UNSC resolut
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Seoul defense chief thanks Congress for bill keeping US troops in South Korea
SINGAPORE -- Seoul’s Minister of National Defense Shin Won-sik on Saturday credited the bipartisan support from the US Congress for its role in protecting the US troop presence in South Korea. Shin held a closed-door meeting with the US House of Representatives delegation comprising Reps. Young Kim, Michael McCaul, Gregory Meeks, Joe Wilson and Joe Courtney at the Shangri-La Dialogue summit on this day, according to the minister’s office. The South Korean defense minister was quoted
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N. Korea sends some 600 trash-carrying balloons to S. Korea from Saturday
June 2, 2024
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N. Korea sends some 90 balloons carrying trash to S. Korea: Seoul's military
June 1, 2024
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Line has more new users than KakaoTalk for the 3rd straight week
June 1, 2024
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Conman poses as Son Heung-min's friend, swindles W100m from girlfriend
June 1, 2024
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Seoul defense chief accuses Russia of using North Korean weapons in Ukraine attack
June 1, 2024
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N. Korea continues GPS jamming attack for 4th day
June 1, 2024
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Business
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Line has more new users than KakaoTalk for the 3rd straight week
New users for mobile messenger application Line in South Korea have surpassed that of KakaoTalk for the third straight week this month, another implication that KakaoTalk's once-overwhelming dominance in the market is diminishing. According to the report by the mobile data analysis firm IGA Works, the Line application was newly installed 61,640 times across the country between May 20 and May 26, edging out 56,771 new installations of KakaoTalk to lead all messenger service for messenger, ph
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Household loans from 5 major banks expand for 2nd consecutive month in May
June 2, 2024
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Exports extend gains to 8th straight month in May
June 1, 2024
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NPS targets 5.4% return from fund operations over next 5 years
May 31, 2024
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Chubb unites Korean insurance arms under 'Lina' brand
May 31, 2024
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LG Chem inks biggest corporate purchase of wind power in Korea
May 31, 2024
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Posco breaks ground for W1.5t nickel and precursor plants
May 31, 2024
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Life&Culture
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NewJeans makes Billboard's 21 Under 21 list for 2024
South Korean girl group NewJeans has been named the only K-pop artist on Billboard's 21 Under 21 list for 2024. The list, released on May 31 (US time), honors the most influential young artists under the age of 21 in the music industry, based on album and song sales, streaming numbers, as well as overall influence within the industry. Billboard noted, "NewJeans has established a singular presence in K-pop since debuting just two years ago," highlighting its remarkable achievements
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[Better Together] Where anyone who loves LG Twins is welcome
June 1, 2024
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Heal your mind, body in Jeju forest
June 1, 2024
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Meet global ambassadors for Korean heritage
June 1, 2024
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[What to Watch] Three movies that will warm your heart with seniors’ wisdom
June 1, 2024
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Filmmaker Park Chan-wook among winners of inaugural Musan Cultural Awards
May 31, 2024
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English version of Korean original musical ‘Marie Curie’ hits London’s West End
May 31, 2024
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