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South Korea Lurches From One Political Crisis to Another
In five months, the country has had three acting presidents after the leader who imposed martial law was impeached. And now ...
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South Korea factory activity suffers worst slump in 2-1/2 years on US tariffs, PMI shows
SEOUL: South Korea's factory activity contracted at the steepest pace in 31 months in April as demand plunged on US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, while firms turned most pessimistic since ...
Inside South Korea’s foreign medical tourism boom, and how K-pop and K-drama act as draws
Influenced by K-pop and social media, Chinese and Indonesians join Japanese, Americans, Russians seeking facelifts, skin ...
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Seoul retailer files ₩2.8 b suit against Kim Soo-hyun, saying scandals wrecked its brand
A mid-tier Seoul retail company referred to in court papers only as “Company D” has sued actor Kim Soo-hyun and his agency ...
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South Korea: A Global Trendsetter and Cultural Haven
Explore South Korea’s vibrant culture, iconic landmarks, and global influences. From K-pop to Korean barbecue, it’s a journey ...
South Korea’s unique housing culture has inspired a major new exhibition
A new show by the Korean-born contemporary artist Do Ho Suh at London’s Tate Modern gallery explores the transience of home.
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Seoul reaffirms continued engagement with U.S. over trade issues
South Korea will continue to engage the United States in discussions over the latter's new tariff schemes, Trade Minister ...
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South Korea faces a deepfake porn crisis—real people are paying the price
In South Korea, a surge in deepfake porn crimes is causing havoc, with victims’ faces being superimposed onto explicit images ...