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The South Korean government on Tuesday expressed regret over the visit of a Japanese minister and more than 90 lawmakers to pay respect at the Yasukuni Shrine, which commemorates those who died in service to Japan over several wars, including war criminals from the World War II period. "The government urges responsible leaders of Japan to face history, and demonstrate through action their humble reflection and sincere remorse for Japan's past," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lim So
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North Korea holds drills simulating nuclear counterattack against enemy
North Korea said Tuesday that its leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the country’s first nuclear drills against a potential attack by an enemy. The Workers’ Party of Korea-owned daily Rodong Sinmun said the live-fire drills involving “new” and “super large” rocket launchers were held a day prior on Monday under Kim‘s guidance. According to the report, Monday’s drills are the first demonstration of North Korea‘s central nuclear weapons management and
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Another endangered Siberian tiger dies at Seoul Zoo
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Government to launch medical reform committee despite doctors’ resistance
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Korean woman loses W70m in Elon Musk deepfake scam
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New slogan for DDP unveiled
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[Community Discovery] Eunpyeong-gu rebrands as nature-friendly, healthy district
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Seoul studies W100m cash incentive for each child born
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Business
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Why Toss invited hackers to penetrate its system
In 2022, South Korean fintech app Toss launched the nation’s first bug bounty program by a finance company, inviting attacks on its security system from the outside. Operating the program for several months in the first two years, Toss has kept the doors open starting last year so that hackers can report whenever they discover a vulnerability in Toss security. White hat -- or ethical -- hackers that make a significant discovery are rewarded up to 30 million won ($22,000). Toss remains the
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K-water, Kyrgyzstan forge renewable energy, climate ties
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Seoul shares fall on foreign selling despite overnight US gains
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CJ's processed rice sales soar in North America
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LG CNS wins Google Cloud partner awards for second year
April 23, 2024
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Samsung SDI showcases latest battery tech at EVS37
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[Photo News] Garden for sustainable ecosystem
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Life&Culture
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Culture Ministry to up support for art entities under 'K-Art Festival'
The Culture Ministry will take the lead in combining Korea's major art events slated for September and promoting them nationwide under the "K-Art Festival" umbrella, according to the culture minister on Monday. Culture Minister Yoo In-chon said the ministry will step up its support to foster collaboration between major players in the art world, including the organizers of biennales, museums and commercial art fairs. “(Declaring cooperation) is the first step in forging coll
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CICI announces Korea image contests
April 23, 2024
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[New on the scene] Director protests middle-aged women's loss of name
April 23, 2024
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Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok team up in 'Whenever Possible'
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Seoul Metropolitan Dance Theatre's iconic 'Ilmu' returns
April 22, 2024
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Reservations for Gyeongbokgung night tours to open April 30
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Movie on Fu Bao set for fall release
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