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Amid global efforts to curb disposable plastic consumption, South Korea has been stuck in a dilemma about whether to regulate disposable cups and straws for food services out of fear of financially burdening smaller businesses. The country has backtracked on previously implemented disposable plastic regulations, with the Environment Ministry lifting its ban on disposable cups, plastic straws and plastic bags at cafes and restaurants, while also giving provisional approval to bring plastic bags b
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Korea, Africa set the stage for shared growth, sustainability
Business leaders and government officials from South Korea and African nations gathered to fortify practical cooperation involving complementary skills and resources to enrich their decadeslong friendship. Some 400 people took part in the 2024 Korea-Africa Business Summit in Seoul on Wednesday on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Summit being attended by delegations from 48 African nations, including 25 heads of state. Under the theme “The future we make together: Shared growth, sustainabi
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3rd grader slaps and curses vice principal, parent accused of child abuse
June 6, 2024
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Victim of Miryang gang rape never consented to revealing suspects' identities: group
June 6, 2024
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Nearly 80% of call centers workers suffer from verbal abuse, union survey reveals
June 6, 2024
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Defector group sends propaganda leaflets to N. Korea after Pyongyang's trash balloons
June 6, 2024
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Putin 'highly appreciates' S. Korea's position not to directly supply weapons to Ukraine
June 6, 2024
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Hybrid threats, economic coercion, other challenges drive NATO-S. Korea engagement: expert
June 6, 2024
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Business
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Krafton eyes bigger footing in India
Krafton, the developer of the popular shooting game PUBG: Battlegrounds, is looking to go beyond the boundaries of its main sector -- developing and publishing games -- in India in the long term as the company is focused on becoming a local publisher offering popular games in the world’s most populous country. “The biggest goal for now is to become a true local publisher that publishes games beloved by the Indian game market besides BGMI,“ said Sohn Hyun-il, CEO of Krafton Indi
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S. Korea, US, Japan discuss supply chains, emerging technologies at economic security dialogue
June 6, 2024
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S. Korea, US, Japan, India, EU launch Biopharmaceutical Alliance
June 6, 2024
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Samsung Fire & Marine convenes global insurance conference in Incheon
June 6, 2024
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[Bio USA] Yoon’s security aide spotted at Bio USA
June 5, 2024
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KLCA supports listed firms to offer corporate information in English
June 5, 2024
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Celltrion’s Vegzelma gobbles up 12% market share in Japan
June 5, 2024
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Life&Culture
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G-Dragon named professor at KAIST
K-pop singer G-Dragon of Big Bang was named a visiting professor of the department of mechanical engineering at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), on Wednesday. The singer‘s appointment is aimed at expanding the global competitiveness of Korean culture by incorporating the latest science and technology developed at KAIST into K-content, according to KAIST. “I am honored to be a visiting professor at KAIST, a school that produces many scientific geniuses
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Teen commended for helping neighbors evacuate in fire
June 6, 2024
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Lee Jung-jae says criticism of casting in 'The Acolyte' is 'natural'
June 5, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Contemporary dance project 'Init' brings together dancers across Asia
June 5, 2024
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Renowned US, UK artists across genres to perform in Seoul
June 5, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Suzy, Park Bo-gum boast real chemistry in ‘Wonderland’
June 5, 2024
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Blockbuster show at Hoam highlights Buddhist art from Asia
June 5, 2024
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Aboriginal children ‘unnecessarily’ removed from families and communities in SA, report finds
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