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World Associated Press South Korea sends 6 rescued North Koreans back across sea border
Yahoo News
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea sent six North Koreans back across the rivals' sea border on Wednesday morning, months after they drifted south in wooden boats in March and May. It came after months of failed efforts to contact North Korea...
South Korea’s brain drain – Why top talent is leaving
The Straits Times
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July 7, 2025
SEOUL - As South Korea ramps up its efforts to attract global talent by lowering visa hurdles and expanding scholarship opportunities for international students, its own highly educated professionals are quietly slipping away. Behind the nation’s...
Younger South Koreans Shun New Cars as Older Generations Drive Market Growth
The Korea Bizwire
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July 9, 2025
South Korea’s younger generations are increasingly forgoing car ownership, with new data showing that new vehicle registrations among people in their 20s and 30s have dropped to their lowest levels in a decade. (Image courtesy of Yonhap) SEOUL,...
South Korean airline plans to expand routes to China amid growing travel demand
Global Times
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A Jeju Air flight descends to land at the Jeju International Airport in Jeju, South Korea on December 30, 2024. Photo: VCG South Korean airline Jeju Air plans to expand its routes from multiple domestic airports to China in anticipation of rising...
He knows he was adopted from South Korea. The rest is a troubling mystery
The Guam Daily Post
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For most of his life, Aaron Grzegorczyk believed that his birth name was Cho Yong-kee. He thought he was born on April 28, 1988, in a clinic in Anyang, South Korea, about 11 miles south of Seoul. He was told that his mother, a 19-year-old unwed...
Travel agent slams five popular holiday destinations as 'overrated'
Devon Live
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July 13, 2025
Carlos Lavilla, a travel agent, has shared his thoughts on some of the most popular destinations in the world Choosing the ideal spot for a getaway can be quite the challenge. Nonetheless, a seasoned travel agent has now offered some advice to...
North Korean avoids land mines to cross DMZ into South Korea as Seoul softens stance on Pyongyang
Fox News
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In a state media-run special, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is seen weeping over a casket draped with the insular nation's flag. (Credit: Reuters) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A North Korean man walked across one of the most...
A US Army vet thought he'd work into his 70s. A move to South Korea gave him the freedom to retire in his 50s.
Business Insider
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July 9, 2025
For Steve Wilson, early retirement always felt like a distant dream. At 17, he enlisted in the military and served for two decades, moving from base to base — including a posting in South Korea, where he met his wife. At 38, he retired from active...
Climate Anxiety Emerges as Public Health Concern in South Korea
The Korea Bizwire
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July 9, 2025
As climate change intensifies, its psychological toll—ranging from anxiety to trauma—is emerging as a critical public health issue. (Image courtesy of Yonhap) SEOUL, July 9 (Korea Bizwire) — As climate change intensifies, its psychological...
Seoul’s emergency bridge phones have made 10,000 crisis calls in past 14 years
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 10, 2025
Published: 10 Jul. 2025, 21:26 A passerby looks down at the Han River at the Mapo Bridge on Feb. 24, 2025. [NEWS1] “It's like I'm running a race with no finish line, and I want to stop. I'm doing my best, but my parents only want me to be No. 1. I...
Ireland should imitate South Korea's K-pop success with music industry supports, IMRO says
The Journal
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July 8, 2025
IRELAND SHOULD TAKE inspiration from South Korea and develop structures to support the music industry similar to those that have led to K-pop’s worldwide popularity, the Irish Music Rights Organisation has recommended. IMRO published a report on...
Asia's Most Atheist Nation? Why South Koreans Are Turning Away From Religion
News18
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July 8, 2025
Last Updated:July 08, 2025, 20:49 IST South Korea, known for tech giants and luxury cars, is becoming one of the world's most irreligious societies, with nearly 60% unaffiliated due to modernisation and disillusionment Once a society deeply shaped...
Tariffs, Transformation And The Time To Lead
News Americas Now
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July 14, 2025
By Dr. Isaac Newton News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. July 14, 2025: With President Donald J. Trump back in office, his administration has begun re-imposing and expanding tariffs on key imports. Among the most affected are Caribbean economies,...
South Korea's balloon crackdown hits anti-North Korea activists
The Denver Gazette - Colorado
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By Ju-min Park POCHEON, South Korea (Reuters) -The equipment activist Lee Min-bok uses to send balloons laden with anti-Kim Jong Un leaflets across the border from South Korea unto the North has been gathering dust and cobwebs for months. When it...
South Korea considers making AI standalone subject in schools
Inquirer
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July 7, 2025
South Korea is considering a proposal to make artificial intelligence a separate subject in elementary, middle and high school education. (123rf) SEOUL — South Korea is considering introducing artificial intelligence as a standalone subject in...
The long journey of coexistence between South Korea and Japan
Global Times
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Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung shake hands at the start of their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta on June 17, 2025. Photo: VCGOn June 19, the South Korean...
Improving China ties a 'necessary matter' for South Korea
Global Times
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A view of Beijing (left) and Seoul. Photo: VCG Editor's Note: A delegation of lawmakers from the Korea-China Parliamentary Federation is visiting China from June 23 to 26 to discuss bilateral cooperation in advanced technologies. It is the first...
South Koreans decry corporate nexus with the economy of genocide
Press TV
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Frank Smith Press TV, Seoul South Korean companies have come under fire in a recent report from the UN’s special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese outlining their support for - and profiting from - Israel's...
A 36-year-old beauty mogul is South Korea’s newest billionaire
The Business Times Singapore
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July 8, 2025
[SEOUL] In a 15-second TikTok clip that has racked up millions of views, Kylie Jenner glides a sleek silver device across her face, swearing by its ability to help skin absorb serums more effectively. Dubbed the Booster Pro, the gadget’s video has...
Culture BitesTips for a kid-friendly, cultural summer in Abu Dhabi
The National News
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In this episode of Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews offer some inspiration for an art-infused summer with respite from the heat. Enas discusses a family day out at Saadiyat Cultural District, including a stop at teamLab Phenomena...