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Outgoing National Assembly Speaker Rep. Kim Jin-pyo said Wednesday that he plans to hold a revote on the vetoed bill mandating a special counsel investigation into alleged state interference in a probe into the death of a young Marine next week. Kim, who is to step down from his current position at the end of this month, said that an extraordinary plenary meeting for the revote will be held on May 28, regardless of the two largest political parties’ different stances towards the vetoed bil
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[Herald Interview] Korean adoptees embark on journeys to find roots
Growing up in what he described as the "small town" of Umea, Sweden, Jakob Sandberg has rarely felt like an outsider, despite his Asian features setting him apart from the majority of his friends. Rather, it was actually South Korea, his motherland before being adopted to Sweden, where he encountered situations that led him to feel like an alien or “someone weird.” Though he looked different than most of his friends, he recalled his carefree childhood in Sweden. “I ha
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S. Korea's gender pay gap worst in OECD
May 23, 2024
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Seoul Metro’s Line No. 8 to extend its routes in August
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Woman's body found on Haeundae Beach
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Jamsil takes Gangnam's crown as Seoul's busiest subway station
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Drowned cat kicks off animal abuse probe
May 23, 2024
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[Community Discovery] Jung-gu showcases historic, cultural sites at nighttime festival
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Business
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'Lifting regulations key to corporate push for RE100'
Regulations are holding back companies like Samsung Electronics in speeding up their renewable energy commitments, so the government should remove them and pursue grid transformation, the head of Climate Group said Tuesday. Noting how Korea had a lot of regulatory limitations on implementing renewable energy plants, Helen Clarkson, the chief executive officer of the London-based entity, highlighted the role of the government and that its initial moves are the key for the country to "get on
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[From the Scene] Global transport leaders call for greener moves
May 23, 2024
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LG, UNESCO to develop online education course on AI ethics
May 23, 2024
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Ex-US Speaker McCarthy meets with S. Korean business leaders
May 23, 2024
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Seoul shares open lower on Fed minutes
May 23, 2024
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[Photo News] Green heroes honored
May 22, 2024
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A.Virtual's air sanitizer hits Dubai market
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Life&Culture
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Universal Ballet's 'The Ballerina' peeks behind curtain
The Universal Ballet is set to present its original production, 'The Ballerina," a work that offers a glimpse into the daily lives of ballet dancers striving for a shining moment on stage. The performances will take place at the Seoul Arts Center's CJ Towol Theater from May 31 to June 1. This is the first time the production will be performed in Seoul, following its premiere in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province, and subsequent regional tours in 2022 and 2023. Choreographed by artistic dire
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‘Hijacking’ depicts in-flight emergency based on 1971 incident
May 22, 2024
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Ballet Festival Korea brings diverse lineup to Seoul Arts Center
May 22, 2024
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Hwang Sok-yong's 'Mater 2-10' misses out on International Booker Prize
May 22, 2024
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Cheyul CEO ties modernizing heritage to Korean luxury
May 22, 2024
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NewJeans headlines Korea On Stage festival, no mention of ongoing feud
May 22, 2024
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[Exclusive] LACMA admits it needs further research on donated Korean paintings
May 22, 2024
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