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K-pop sensation BTS' oldest member, Jin, returned to his role as a singer just a day after he finished his mandatory military service on Wednesday. On Thursday, Jin showed up at 2024 Festa, an annual fan-meeting event celebrating the anniversary of BTS' debut on June 13, held at Jamsil Arena in Seoul. "I told my company that I will perform at 2024 Festa even if I have less than a day to practice. I had to do it myself since the other members are all away. I forgot how to sing, and
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N. Korean military's construction activities spotted inside DMZ: source
North Korea's military has been carrying out unexplained construction activities inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas, according to a military source Saturday. "Recently, the North Korean military has been erecting walls, digging the ground and constructing roads in some areas between the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) and the Northern Limit Line in the DMZ," the source said. The source added it was unclear whether these activities indicate an intention t
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Unlicensed driver rams day care center van into wall
June 15, 2024
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Opposition leader calls for inter-Korean talks amid tensions
June 15, 2024
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S. Korean envoy rebukes N. Korea for linking trash-filled balloons to freedom of expression
June 15, 2024
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Seoul, Washington, Tokyo to keep close tabs on Putin's visit to NK
June 14, 2024
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S. Korea calls on Japan to address 'entire history' of Sado mine in UNESCO Heritage application
June 14, 2024
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Indefinite strike 'last resort' to salvage medical crisis: SNU med profs
June 14, 2024
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Business
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Record fine on Coupang raises questions about online retail practices
The Fair Trade Commission's decision to impose a record fine of 140 billion won ($102 million) on Coupang has sparked debates about the true role of online retailers in Korea. While Coupang is regarded as a giant online retailer that acts as a middleman between sellers and buyers, it also functions as a seller on its own platform, offering products under its own label. Coupang was slapped with the highest fine ever imposed by the antitrust watchdog on Wednesday for manipulating search ranki
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Daewoo E&C wins international approval for offshore wind turbine foundation
June 14, 2024
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High schoolers' green startup Torus offers AI-powered food waste solution
June 14, 2024
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Mirae Asset founder to be named executive of the year at AIB conference
June 14, 2024
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Korea Forest Service, Kazakhstan forge forestry cooperation
June 14, 2024
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Mirae Asset Global Investments surpasses W170tr in ETF net assets
June 14, 2024
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NPS opposes appointment of Lim Jong-yoon as inside director of Hanmi Pharmaceutical
June 14, 2024
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Life&Culture
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[Drama Tour] Follow Suwon’s fortress to find traces of ‘Lovely Runner’
SUWON, Gyeonggi Province -- Suwon has been one of the country’s iconic travel destinations, beckoning both local and overseas travelers with a unique charm by blending old and new. As soon as tourists step foot in Suwon, they can spot the Hwaseong Fortress -- one of the country's UNESCO World Heritage sites -- from almost anywhere in the city. Looking at high-rise, glass-covered buildings from the centuries-old stone walls is one of the many spectacular aspects the fortress has to off
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[Herald Interview] Ballet choreographer brings Korean romance to stage
June 15, 2024
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Ensemble to play Schumann at Deoksugung
June 15, 2024
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Top factor for women when looking for dates? Survey says 'age'
June 14, 2024
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National library to open ‘Korea space’ in Taiwan
June 14, 2024
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Homemade maesil cheong, K-food's secret ingredient
June 14, 2024
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‘Inside Out 2’ leads local box office, ‘Wonderland’ sits in second
June 14, 2024
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Global Insight
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ABC News
Retirees take up farm work to become a much-loved part of Australia’s seasonal workforce
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France24
Législatives : "côté LFI, il y a un grand flottement depuis hier soir"
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Business Insider
How AI will change the iPhone and other Apple products
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Euro News
Switzerland Peace Summit: Zelenskyy could present peace plan to Russia
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ABC News
Former head of Perth physio clinic chain Luke Tham Sheng-En jailed for sexually assaulting staff during free ‘treatments’
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France24
Manifestation contre l'extrême droite : le cortège parisien converge vers la Place de la Nation
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Business Insider
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