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South Korea faces dramatic population crash, could have just 7.5 million people by 2125
The Economic Times
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July 2, 2025
South Korea's population may shrink to only 15% of where it stands today by 2125 if the current trend of demographic decline continues, found a private research institute in Seoul, as per a report. South Korea's Worst-Case Scenario: Just 7.5...
Korea’s Wellness Boom: How Massage and Spa Culture Are Shaping Urban Life in 2025
Timed Media Mw
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July 9, 2025
South Korea’s wellness industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, with massage and spa services becoming a central part of daily urban life. This shift isn’t just about luxury—it reflects a cultural transformation. Long work...
Chae Hwi-young's nomination as culture minister signals big tourism push
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 11, 2025
Culture Minister nominee Chae Hwi-young [TRIPLE] President Lee Jae Myung on Friday nominated Chae Hwi-young, co-CEO of one of the largest online travel platforms in Korea, as the minister of culture, sports and tourism in an apparent bid to...
South Korean population plummet predicted
United Press International (UPI)
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July 2 (UPI) -- South Korea's population might plummet to 15% of its current level over the next 100 years due to an ongoing demographic decline, according to a South Korean think tank. South Korea's population of 51.68 million could decline to as...
(LEAD) Artist Kimsooja promoted to 'officer' rank in French cultural order
Yonhap News Agency
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July 11, 2025
(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 4-5; CHANGES photo) SEOUL, July 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean artist Kimsooja was named an Officer of the French Order of Arts and Letters, the second-highest of the European country's three-tier honor. The artist...
South Korean population could drop by 85% in next 100 years: Study
The Straits Times
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July 2, 2025
SEOUL - South Korea’s population could plummet to just 15 per cent of its current level by 2125 if the nation’s ongoing demographic decline continues unabated, according to a private think tank in Seoul on July 2. In its latest long-term forecast,...
North Korean man crosses heavily fortified border into South Korea
New York Post
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July 5, 2025
An unidentified North Korean man crossed the heavily fortified land border separating the two Koreas and is in South Korean custody, the South’s military said Friday. The South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the military identified and tracked the...
Carbon Dioxide to Alcohol Conversion: South Korean Scientists Develop New Electrochemical Technique Which Transforms CO2 Into Allyl Alcohol, Check Details
Latestly
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July 5, 2025
Mumbai, July 5: In what can be seen as a significant development, scientists in South Korea have found a way to turn carbon dioxide (CO2) into alcohol. According to reports, a team of researchers from the Gwangju Institute of Science and...
Business News | South Korea to Roll out Nationwide Cash Handouts from July 21
Latestly
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July 5, 2025
Seoul [South Korea], July 5 (ANI): The South Korean government announced it will begin distributing cash handouts to all citizens from July 21, as part of a major effort to revitalise domestic consumption amid global economic uncertainties, the...
Sports News | AAI Signs MoU with Amity University to Support Archer Education
Latestly
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July 11, 2025
New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) The Archery Association of India (AAI) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amity University to offer certificate programmes and scholarships to archers, enabling them to pursue higher education without...
Activists call for 3rd-party scrutiny before repatriation of N. Koreans
The Korea Times
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July 8, 2025
Human rights activists are urging the South Korean government to seek independent confirmation from a third party before repatriating six North Koreans, citing concerns over the credibility of official claims regarding the individuals’ intentions....
South Korean Actress Song Ha Yoon Breaks Silence on High School Violence Allegations, Issues Statement and Takes Legal Action Against Original Accuser – Details Inside
Latestly
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July 2, 2025
South Korean actress Song Ya Hoon, best known for her roles in Marry My Husband (2024) and Fight for My Way (2017), has officially addressed the allegations of physical assault during her high school years through her legal representative. Her...
South Korea’s New Business Diplomacy with North Korea
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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July 2, 2025
Editor’s Note: This article is part of the symposium “President Lee and North Korea.” The full symposium can be found here. Earlier this year, I registered for an absentee ballot and voted for my home country’s special election, South Korea’s 21st...
Trump tariffs pressure Seoul, BOK holds steady and Samsung slips — Ep. 87
Korea Pro
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July 11, 2025
Korea Pro dissects Seoul’s trade-security strategy, economic stress signals and Samsung’s faltering chip position This week, the Korea Pro team unpacks how South Korea is navigating a convergence of economic strain, corporate turbulence and...
Artist Kimsooja promoted to 'officer' rank in French cultural order
Yonhap News Agency
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July 11, 2025
SEOUL, July 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean artist Kimsooja was named an Officer of the French Order of Arts and Letters, the second-highest of the European country's three-tier honor. The artist received the award at the French ambassador's residence...
How old is Choo Young-woo? Get to know Head Over Heels star's family, fun facts, and dual breakout roles as Bae Gyeon-u and Bong-Su
Sportskeeda
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July 16, 2025
South Korean actor Choo Young-woo has been making a name for himself with his two roles in tvN's Head Over Heels. Young-woo is 26 years old, born on June 5, 1999. He has recently been under the spotlight thanks to his off-beat but emotional...
How South Korea became a cultural powerhouse, and what’s next
The Indian Express
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June 29, 2025
A Tony Award-winning play on Broadway. The finale of a record-breaking Netflix show. And a reunion of arguably the world’s biggest pop band.South Korean culture is having a moment. Again. “Maybe Happy Ending” clinching the best musical Tony this...
Supermarket tourism offers an insight into local culture
The Hindu
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July 11, 2025
Whenever I travel, I make my way to a colourful local museum that is free and interesting: the supermarket. Window shopping in a grocery store, walking through the stacked shelves and long aisles, is one of the best ways to learn about the people...
What's Behind South Korea's Surging New Births?
Newsweek
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July 5, 2025
Births in South Korea rose again in April, extending a 10-month streak that marks the end of a nine-year decline. The trend has been met with cautious optimism from officials, who point to a post-pandemic surge in marriages and a wave of new...
400 immigrants sheltering at the Western Motor Inn didn’t cause $2.3 million in damages, judge rules
Denverite - Colorado
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July 11, 2025
Home Denver news Denver news The judge ruled that the sale of the Western Motor Inn should proceed at full price. An inspection team, led by Sage Investments attorney Joshua Weiss, walks the Western Motor Inn property on Oct. 29, 2024. Kevin J....