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WASHINGTON -- The US paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns that Israel was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah against the wishes of the US, a senior administration official said Tuesday. The shipment was supposed to consist of 1,800 900-kilogram bombs and 1,700 225-kilogram bombs, according to the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive matter, with the focus of US concern being the
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Young Korean doctors seek plan B: cosmetic dermatology or overseas
Amid an intensifying medical standoff between the government and the medical community over a plan to increase the medical student quota starting next year, some young Korean medical residents are contemplating switching their tracks to cosmetic dermatology or pursuing their careers overseas. A junior doctor majoring in the essential medical field, who wished to be unnamed, told The Korea Herald that he recently attended a conference on skin care and plastic surgery hosted by the Korean Academy
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Yoon says will create new ministry to tackle low birth rate
May 9, 2024
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S. Korea's fiscal deficit hits record high through March
May 9, 2024
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N. Korean leader voices 'firm support' in his message to Putin over Victory Day
May 9, 2024
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Arrest warrant issued for medical student for allegedly killing girlfriend after breakup
May 8, 2024
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Yoon calls opposition leader to express concern for health
May 8, 2024
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Yoon’s mother-in-law to be released on parole
May 8, 2024
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Business
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Coupang earnings hit hard by losses from Farfetch
New York-listed e-commerce giant Coupang reported Wednesday that its sales soared to a record high of $7.1 billion in the first quarter of this year, but operating profits were almost cut in half largely due to the losses from Farfetch, the luxury shopping platform it acquired last year. According to its earnings report earlier in the day, its revenue reached $7.1 billion in the January-March period, up 23 percent from a year ago. Its operating profits were $40 million, which compared to $167.
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Seoul shares open flat ahead of US inflation data
May 9, 2024
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SK Hynix to sell 50% stake in China foundry unit to Chinese enterprise
May 8, 2024
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Korean Air sells five jets to US aerospace firm Sierra Nevada
May 8, 2024
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Pressure mounts on Naver to shed stake in Line
May 8, 2024
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Minister says chip subsidy a ‘tall order’
May 8, 2024
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Mirae Asset Securities reaps fruits of global growth
May 8, 2024
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Life&Culture
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[K-pop’s dilemma] Time, profit pressures work against originality
With its total assets reaching over 5 trillion won ($3.7 billion) last year, K-pop giant Hybe, which launched as Big Hit Entertainment in 2005, is looking to claim “large-firm” status. In 2019, Hybe acquired its first subsidiary label, Source Music, aspiring to become a global multi-label entertainment company. Today, Hybe has 11 subsidiaries under its label division, including Big Hit Music, housing the global K-pop sensation BTS; Pledis Entertainment, housing the globally renowned
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Expert in archival, book pathology endorses 'hanji' UNESCO heritage listing
May 8, 2024
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Disney+'s 'Uncle Samsik' explores how S. Korea was shaped: producer
May 8, 2024
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Korail unveils Buddhist temple-themed train trips
May 8, 2024
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Pianist Son Yeol-eum named grand prize winner of Daewon Music Awards
May 8, 2024
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Namkoong Sun’s 'Time to Be Strong' nabs 3 prizes at Jeonju film fest
May 8, 2024
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‘Moving,’ ‘12.12: The Day’ win top prizes at 60th Baeksang Arts Awards
May 7, 2024
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How counterfeit Rolexes are produced and distributed, according to an investigator
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‘Death of European values’: EU institution staff march for peace in Gaza
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Whyalla steelworks blast furnace has been damaged, delaying its estimated restart date
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