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President Yoon Suk Yeol promised Wednesday to run state affairs "rightly" in a way that will help improve the people's livelihoods and make the country overcome challenges. Yoon made the remarks in a congratulatory speech in observance of Buddha's birthday, a public holiday in South Korea, saying he will do all he can do to make a "warm and happy" society. "I will do my best to carry out the state affairs rightly as I always keep the Buddha's teachings in
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New Seoul High Prosecutors’ Office chief vows full-fledged probe into first lady
The new chief of the Seoul High Prosecutors’ Office on Thursday pledged to take “all necessary measures” to carry on its ongoing probe into the luxury bag scandal involving first lady Kim Keon Hee, disregarding criticism from the opposition party regarding his appointment. The latest vow comes a few days after the Justice Ministry’s surprise personnel reshuffle announcement on Monday, which replaced the now-former chief of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Off
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Seoul to launch real-time flood warning system for drivers this July
May 16, 2024
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Debate on 'no-senior zones' heats up
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Why Korean crime stories typically feature nameless, faceless perpetrators
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Why is heavy snow falling in mid-May in Korea?
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Seoul weighs establishing first military medical school
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KMA and University of Utah Asia Campus agree to fortify educational cooperation
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Business
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KEPCO to raise electricity prices as total debt soars past W200tr
Despite self-rescue efforts, a hike in electricity prices is inevitable, the Korea Electric Power Corp. Chief Executive Officer Kim Dong-cheol said Thursday. Explaining how the company was able to reduce its snowballing debt through all-out efforts, including a massive personnel restructuring, Kim noted that Korea's electricity prices are far lower than other countries. "The cost of purchasing electricity surged from 2021, but we could not shift the burden into electricity prices, and
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Seoul shares up for 2nd day on revived rate-cut hopes; won soars to near 2-month high
May 16, 2024
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Starbucks Korea to speed up hiring process
May 16, 2024
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KITA, FKI chiefs call for mutual benefit from US investment
May 16, 2024
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[KH Explains] Hyundai-backed Motional’s struggles deepen as Tesla eyes August robotaxi debut
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Hyundai, KAIST develop world’s 1st technology to extend lifespan of LFP battery
May 16, 2024
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[Herald Interview] For US overnight stockbroker Blue Ocean, golden hour falls on Sunday 8 p.m.
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Life&Culture
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Artist Oh Chi-gyun invites people he misses to Oh Museum of Art
The newly opened Oh Museum of Art is located in an alley of small buildings in Gangnam-gu, southern Seoul. The monochrome-colored, rough textured facade of the building, reminiscent of the artist’s paintings, may make it difficult for passersby to spot the museum. Artist Oh Chi-gyun, 68, renovated the four-story building used as the artist’s studio and office for the past 15 years to create the museum that holds the legacy of his 40 years of artistic practice. When he bought the buil
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'Furiosa' speeds into the Cannes Film Festival
May 15, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Legendary cartoonist Lee Hyun-se says curiosity propels him forward
May 15, 2024
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Robots, puppetry breathe life into musical adaptation of ‘A Thousand Blues’
May 15, 2024
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Hangeul competition for foreigners marks King Sejong’s birthday
May 15, 2024
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'The Roundup: Punishment' sets another record with 10m admissions
May 15, 2024
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Historic sites to offer 5 fee-free days to mark renaming of cultural heritage agency
May 14, 2024
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