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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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Trump hinting at US troop removal in South Korea ‘election-time talk’
In this series, The Korea Herald sits down with members of the National Assembly to discuss top political events and issues affecting Seoul and beyond from South Korea’s heart of power in Yeouido. -- Ed. The former US President Donald Trump hinting at possibly pulling troops from South Korea was “election rhetoric that does not align with the mainstream thinking in Washington,” according to Rep. Han Ki-ho, the chair of the National Assembly’s national defense committee. T
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[H.eco Forum] Where we stand in renewables
May 22, 2024
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Herald Media Group co-hosts ‘Africa Day 2024 Korea’ with African embassies
May 22, 2024
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[H.eco Forum] EU diplomat urges ‘ppali ppali’ for climate response
May 22, 2024
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Govt. floats conditional driver's licenses for seniors, then revises it to ‘high-risk drivers’
May 22, 2024
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[H.eco Forum] Former IEA chief calls for embracing hydrogen, nuclear for sustainable future
May 22, 2024
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New CIO chief vows to restore public trust
May 22, 2024
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Business
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Hong Kong rally spurs hope for ELS loss mitigation
Hong Kong stocks surged to a 10-month high Monday, continuing a bullish rally and sparking hopes of South Korea's recovery from significant losses tied to equity-linked securities tracking the Chinese index. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, tracking major Chinese stocks on Hong Kong's main bourse, reached an annual high of 6,954 on Monday, setting daily records. The following day, it opened slightly lower at around 6,909, but this was still 38 percent up from January's annua
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Hyundai Elevator marks 40 years with vision for future innovation
May 22, 2024
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Global leaders vow to promote safe, inclusive AI at Seoul summit
May 22, 2024
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Battery makers' output slows on waning EV demand
May 22, 2024
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Dongsuh Foods' Kanu Barista woos coffee lovers
May 22, 2024
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[Photo News] Hyundai's startup showcase in Paris
May 22, 2024
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[Herald Interview] 'Lifting regulations key to corporate push for RE100'
May 22, 2024
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Life&Culture
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National Museum of Korean Literature to open in 2026
The National Museum of Korean Literature broke ground Monday at Gijachon Neighborhood Park, in Eunpyeong-gu, northern Seoul, five years after the plan for the museum was announced in 2019. The museum, located in Jingwan-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, at the foot of Bukhansan National Park, will have a total floor area of 14,993 square meters and a site area of 13,248 square meters. The building with two underground floors and two above-ground floors is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2026. T
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[Herald Interview] Universal Ballet's 'The Ballerina' takes glimpse behind the curtain
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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Korean National Opera to premier Korngold's 'Die tote Stadt'
May 22, 2024
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