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The new high-frequency suburban rail service for commuters named Great Train Express (GTX) is set to begin operation on Saturday, marking a watershed moment in the evolution of Seoul's public transportation. President Yoon Suk Yeol said Friday the GTX network will grow to become the South Korean equivalent of the Crossrail of London and its suburbs in the United Kingdom, and the RER centering around Paris. Those using the commuter rail network to travel from Suseo Station in southern Seoul to Do
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ILO requests government's stance on its back-to-work order for doctors
The International Labour Organization has asked the South Korean government to express its position on Korean doctors' request to reconsider the United Nations agency's intervention in its back-to-work order imposed on protesting junior doctors, the labor ministry said Friday. "Unlike ILO's previous notice of terminating the intervention request due to the lack of eligibility of the Korea Intern Resident Association, they are seen to have come to such a decision, taking consi
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Yoon calls for US lawmakers' support for S. Korean firms
March 29, 2024
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N. Korea's FM reaffirms unwillingness to talk with Japan over abduction issue
March 29, 2024
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[Photo News] Special instructor for the day
March 29, 2024
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Yoon approves resignation of ambassador to Australia amid controversy over his appointment
March 29, 2024
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Spy cameras found at 26 early voting stations nationwide: interior ministry
March 29, 2024
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GTX-A commuter line to launch 1st leg Saturday
March 29, 2024
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Business
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More S. Koreans voice dissatisfaction with overseas e-commerce platforms in 2023
More South Korean consumers expressed dissatisfaction with their experiences shopping directly via online platform services based overseas last year, partly attributed to Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress tapping deeper into the Korean market as well as greater demand for overseas travel among Koreans using online travel agency services based in Singapore, according to the Korea Consumer Agency. According to the KCA on Friday, the total number of requests for advice and reports of disputes
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Hahn & Co shakes up Namyang Dairy's board to cement control
March 29, 2024
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Daughter of late Samsung chairman becomes Samsung C&T president
March 29, 2024
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Banks rush to cough up misselling compensation
March 29, 2024
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Baemin pays out W400b in dividends to Delivery Hero
March 29, 2024
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[Investor] Korea M&A Exchange secures investment from Japan
March 29, 2024
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Seoul shares end almost flat ahead of key US inflation report
March 29, 2024
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Life&Culture
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[Herald Interview] Kim Ji-yeon, Jang Da-a stress zero tolerance for bullying via 'Pyramid Game'
South Korean actors Kim Ji-yeon and Jang Da-a said they tried to convey the message of absolute intolerance towards bullying via their latest Tving original series "Pyramid Game." Based on the webtoon of the same name, the 10-part drama series narrates the story of Sung Soo-ji (played by Kim), who transfers to a school that decides a target to bully monthly via a voting process. In the story, students are ranked from A to F based on the number of votes they get, and the person designat
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Korea's two major art biennales in Gwangju, Busan to coincide this year
March 29, 2024
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Soyanggang Skywalk to be renovated until mid-April
March 29, 2024
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Gyeongju's Daereungwon to become car-free on Fridays, Saturdays in April
March 29, 2024
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea
March 29, 2024
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[Well-curated] High-end graffiti, LP bar and Gwanghwamun on roller coaster
March 29, 2024
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[Around the hotels] Promotions and packages
March 29, 2024
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