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Dried seaweed or gim, a staple dish nicknamed "rice thief" for its perfect pairing with rice, is seeing considerable popularity globally these days. In recent years, gim's deliciousness, coupled with its nutrient content and recognition as a food source beneficial to ocean ecosystems, has captivated taste buds worldwide, making its way into an unexpected array of dishes, served in salads, broths, casseroles, pizza and even occasionally sprinkled on ice cream. Yet, despite the
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National
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Ruling party calls for bipartisanship
Ruling People Power Party interim leader Hwang Woo-yea on Thursday called for unity in the political sphere backed by a bipartisan alliance to mark the 15th anniversary of liberal late President Roh Moo-hyun’s death. “Former President Roh had always emphasized the spirit of unity and co-prosperity alongside mutual compromise in politics,” the conservative ruling party leader said in a party leadership meeting. “We hope the new leadership will cooperate in carrying out the
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Restoring vandalized Gyeongbokgung wall cost W150m
May 24, 2024
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Subway operator's mix-up forces all passengers to get out at wrong stop
May 24, 2024
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Passengers discover bus driver drunk
May 24, 2024
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S. Korea slaps sanctions on 7 N. Koreans, 2 Russian ships for illegal arms, fuel trade with Russia
May 24, 2024
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Moon says Korean Peninsula in 'crisis phase,' calls for efforts to solidify peace values
May 24, 2024
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Police arrest mastermind behind last year's palace vandalism
May 23, 2024
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Business
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BOK holds rate at 3.5%, ups growth outlook
The Bank of Korea held the base policy rate at 3.5 percent for the 11th consecutive time Thursday, while raising the country’s economic growth estimate from the previous 2.1 percent to 2.5 percent. The central bank’s monetary policy board unanimously agreed to keep the key rate at the current level, BOK Gov. Rhee Chang-yong said at a press conference held shortly after the rate-setting decision. “With the strengthened upward pressure on the inflation outlook from April, it will
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Samsung denies report on HBM chips failing Nvidia tests
May 24, 2024
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Samsung Electronics says smooth progress in testing latest HBM chips
May 24, 2024
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Seoul shares open lower tracking Wall Street slump
May 24, 2024
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Kia EV3 aims for mass appeal with best-in-class range, pricing
May 23, 2024
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[From the Scene] Korean Air's new operations center highlights full commitment to safety
May 23, 2024
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Seoul shares close almost flat on Fed minutes despite chip gains
May 23, 2024
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Life&Culture
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SF novel 'A Thousand Blues' comes alive on stage with language of theater
In April and May, the heartwarming story "A Thousand Blues," the bestselling SF novel by Cheon Seon-ran, found new life through different adaptations by two performing arts troupes -- the National Theater Company of Korea and the Seoul Performing Arts Company. First published in 2020, the story envisions a Korea of 2035, where humanoid robots are commercialized. The plot weaves two storylines. One follows Collie, a humanoid jockey, and his partner horse, Today. A researcher's mist
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Samulnori Ttamtti celebrates 20 year musical journey with concert
May 24, 2024
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[Around the hotels] Promotions and packages
May 24, 2024
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[Well-curated] Explore aquatic life, Nordic art, world food
May 24, 2024
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea
May 24, 2024
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[Box office] Movies in theaters this week
May 24, 2024
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Culture Ministry unveils streamlined policies to support Hallyu
May 23, 2024
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Global Insight
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ABC News
Unknown winner yet to claim record $150m Powerball
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France24
Énergie verte au Cameroun : production de biocharbon
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Business Insider
A British tourist and a local find the best barbecue in Los Angeles
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Euro News
VivaTech 2024: Artificial intelligence takes centre stage at annual French tech show
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ABC News
US prosecutors file lawsuit against Live Nation, alleging monopolistic control
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France24
Tentative de coup d'État en RD Congo : interrogations et peu de réponses
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Business Insider
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