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The South Korean government on Tuesday expressed regret over the visit of a Japanese minister and more than 90 lawmakers to pay respect at the Yasukuni Shrine, which commemorates those who died in service to Japan over several wars, including war criminals from the World War II period. "The government urges responsible leaders of Japan to squarely face history, and demonstrate through action their humble reflection and sincere remorse for Japan's past," Foreign Ministry spokespers
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
Amid an intensifying standoff between doctors and the government, professors at Seoul National University Hospital, said Wednesday they would suspend treatments for one day on April 30, with some in leadership roles saying they would resign on May 1. Stressing that the decision was made as a last resort, the professors said they also needed time off to recover from months of filling in for junior doctors who walked out to protest plans to expand medical schools. They said they would inform their
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Government, scout association criticized over Jamboree
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Seoul to build floating facilities on Han River by 2030
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S. Korea, US stage space training against NK GPS jamming threats
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Business
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Korean investment in US almost doubles from pre-pandemic: report
South Korea's investment in the US increased about 1.8 times last year compared to the pre-COVID-19 period as major conglomerates set up large-scale facilities in the eastern part of the country, a report from a business lobby group showed Wednesday. According to the report published by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the total Korean investment in the US stood at $27.7 billion last year, up 75 percent from $15.8 billion in 2019. Large conglomerates like Samsung Electronics, SK
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Samsung Biologics Q1 earnings hit all-time high
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SK Leaveo to produce biodegradable wet wipes
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Orion's Turtle Chips sales soar in US
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Seoul shares jump 2% on rally in techs, batteries
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Korean robot startup aims to transform human walking
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LG Energy Solution vows stern action to protect patent rights
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Life&Culture
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Pianist Cho Seong-Jin named Berlin Philharmonic's artist-in-residence
Pianist Cho Seong-Jin has been named the artist-in-residence of the prestigious Berlin Philharmonic for the 2024-25 season. The announcement of the appointment posted on the German orchestra's website on Wednesday said Cho will present five programs during his residency, which includes programs with the Berlin Philharmonic, collaborations with members of the orchestra, chamber music concerts and a solo recital featuring the complete piano works of Maurice Ravel. In October this year, Cho wi
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[Herald Interview] 2 new villains in ‘The Roundup: Punishment’ differentiate themselves in the details
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[My Hangeul Story] 'Hangeul unfolds a brand new world'
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Exhibition on Hangeul items to go global
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[Herald Interview] 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' features even more advanced VFX techniques: producers
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'The Roundup: Punishment' breaks all-time ticket reservation record for Korean films: distributor
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Music festivals gear up for summer season
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