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Charlotte’s new med school: high-tech, hands-on

NC Health News - North Carolina · July 15, 2025

By Michelle Crouch The Charlotte Ledger When the Charlotte campus of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine holds its first classes this week, it marks more than the arrival of the city’s first four-year medical school. It also brings to...

A 36-year-old beauty mogul is South Korea’s newest billionaire

The Business Times Singapore · 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...

[Graphic News] Korea ranks 31st in global work-life balance index

Korea Herald · July 14, 2025

South Korea has ranked 31st out of 60 wealthy nations in the Global Life-Work Balance Index 2025, published by global HR platform Remote. The index evaluates countries across categories such as annual leave, sick pay, maternity leave, minimum wage...

Youth work intent falls from 56% to 50% in South Korea over a decade: Report

ETHRWorld Southeast Asia · July 8, 2025

Youth work intent falls from 56% to 50% in South Korea over a decade: ReportA growing share of young South Koreans, particularly unmarried individuals aged 19 to 39 living with their parents, are showing declining willingness to join the...

Trump’s next tariffs will target South Korea and Japan

The Verge · July 7, 2025

President Donald Trump plans to impose a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from South Korea and Japan. The levy will go into effect on August 1st, which is when the Trump administration will begin enforcing sweeping tariffs on a wider swath of...

Culture BitesTips for a kid-friendly, cultural summer in Abu Dhabi

The National News ·

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...

South Korea to begin cash handouts to all citizens July 21

Inquirer · July 6, 2025

SEOUL — South Korea will begin distributing cash handouts to all citizens July 21 as part of a government initiative aimed at stimulating domestic consumption, officials said Saturday. The move follows the Cabinet’s approval of a 31.8 trillion-won...

Morning Digest: Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, new import taxes on five other nations; India will give a ‘new form’ to BRICS grouping in 2026, says PM Modi, and more

The Hindu · July 8, 2025

President Donald Trump on Monday (July 7, 2025) set a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on Malaysia, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Laos and Myanmar, all of which would go into effect on August 1. | Photo...

World News | Trump Announces 25 Per Cent Tariffs on Imports from South Korea, Japan

Latestly · July 8, 2025

Washington, DC [US], July 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that his administration would impose a 25 per cent tariff on imports from South Korea and Japan, effective August 1, The Hill reported. Trump has shared details...

World News | Trump Announces Tariffs for 14 Nations, Including Allies Japan, South Korea

Latestly · July 8, 2025

Washington, DC [US], July 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) shared letters sent by his administration to 14 countries, informing them of the reciprocal tariffs that will take effect from August 1. Trump first shared the...

Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea ahead of trade deal deadline

The Express Tribune · July 7, 2025

Listen to article US President Donald Trump said Monday he was slapping 25 per cent tariffs on Japan and South Korea, in his first letters to trading partners ahead of a deadline to reach a deal with Washington. Trump had said at the weekend that...

Trump Sends Tariff Threat Letters to Allied Nations

Transport Topics · July 7, 2025

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] President Donald Trump unveiled the first in a wave of promised letters that threaten to impose higher tariffs rates on key trading partners, including levies of 25% on goods from...

World News | Latest: Trump Sets 25% Tariffs on Imports from Japan, South Korea

Latestly · July 7, 2025

Washington, Jul 7 (AP) President Donald Trump announces 25 per cent tariffs on goods from Japan and South Korea beginning August 1. President Donald Trump on Monday placed a 25 per cent tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, citing...

asia South Korea's balloon crackdown hits anti-North Korea activists

Asiaone · July 7, 2025

POCHEON, South Korea — The equipment activist Lee Min-bok uses to send balloons laden with anti-Kim Jong-un leaflets across the border from South Korea into the North has been gathering dust and cobwebs for months. When it became clear that...

South Korea: Ex-President Yoon Questioned Over Alleged Attempt To Block Arrest Warrant Execution

MENAFN · July 5, 2025

(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, July 5 (IANS) Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is being questioned over allegations that he attempted to block investigators from executing an arrest warrant in January as part of a broader probe into his failed...

(Profile) Nol Universe CEO Chae Hwi-young nominated as culture minister

Yonhap News Agency · July 11, 2025

SEOUL, July 11 (Yonhap) -- Chae Hwi-young, nominated Friday as the first minister of culture, sports and tourism under President Lee Jae Myung, is an expert in information technology and tourism who previously served as CEO of NHN, one of South...

South Korea to roll out nationwide cash handouts from July 21

The Economic Times · July 5, 2025

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 Korea Herald reported. The initiative...

Race and American Pop Culture in Zainichi Stories

JSTOR Daily · July 11, 2025

The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. International audiences likely recognize the name of the zainichi community—ethnic Koreans living in Japan as a result of colonial-era migration—because of Min Jin Lee’s acclaimed...

Seoul returns six North Koreans with 'strong desire' to go back

BBC ·

South Korea has repatriated six North Koreans who accidentally drifted into South Korean waters earlier this year. All six had consistently expressed their desire to go back, Seoul's Ministry of Unification said. Two of the North Koreans had...

Hong Kong ‘crazy guys’ flock to South Korea for East Asian Football Championship

South China Morning Post · July 7, 2025

The two major Hong Kong fans groups have begun mobilising ahead of the city team’s assault on East Asian Football Championship glory this week. Hundreds of supporters are set to back the team against Japan on Tuesday, and hosts South Korea on...