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As much as "samgyeopsal," the quintessential Korean pork belly cut, translates to three-layered meat, its deliciousness hinges on the perfect balance of fat and meat. This balance delivers a satisfyingly chewy texture bursting with juicy, meaty flavor. In online forums in South Korea now, a heated debate is underway over just how much fat is too much in fat-rich samgyeopsal, as people share their experiences of being served cuts they deem “overly fatty” at restaurants. Th
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Rival parties appoint new leadership to brace for next parliament
The rival parties appointed new leadership roles on Friday, with the main opposition electing its new floor leader, while an ex-deputy minister took the helm of the ruling party, as they brace for the next parliament. The Democratic Party of Korea elected Rep. Park Chan-dae, a current two-term lawmaker reelected for another term in the April 10 parliamentary elections and a close aide of main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, as its new floor leader at an intra-party general meeting held around n
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Underage gamblers getting younger, increasing in number: police
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From fake prostitution ring to nonexistent robber, prank calls hamper police
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Police tracking down bomb threat on public facility
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Man arrested while threatening woman with weapon in Gangnam
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Foreign ministry trying to locate missing S. Korean traveler in Paris
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S. Korea, US share need for joint response to China's solar panel excess capacity
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Business
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Hyundai Motor aims to lead hydrogen truck business in US
Hyundai Motor Company is looking to spearhead the hydrogen-powered truck business in the United States as the Korean automaker welcomed the official launch of NorCAL ZERO Project, a pro-environment initiative using the company's hydrogen fuel cell technology to bring zero-emission freight transportation to the San Francisco Bay Area and California's Central Valley, on Friday. "The NorCAL ZERO Project in Oakland marks a significant step forward in realizing Hyundai's vision fo
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US announces extension on graphite use for EV tax credits through 2026
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Hankook Tire takes over control of Hanon Systems
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Woori to re-enter brokerage business with acquisition of Korea Foss Securities
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Samsung chief returns from Europe after meeting with Pope, business leaders
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Seoul shares close lower ahead of US employment data
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Life&Culture
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Kakao Entertainment to strengthen content, game businesses
Kakao Entertainment on Friday revealed its plan to enhance its platform, content and game businesses by creating synergy with SM Entertainment. The company's takeover of the major K-pop entertainment company recently received conditional approval from the Fair Trade Commission. Kakao Entertainment is particularly interested in expanding the music business internationally by utilizing the intellectual properties of SM artists like EXO, aespa, NCT and Riize. “Based on our joint venture
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[Eye Interview] 'If you live to 100, you might as well be happy,' says 88-year-old bestselling essayist
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[Weekender] Korean psyche untangled: Musok
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[What to Watch] Game, set, match: Three great sports films to watch
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[Herald Interview] ‘Time to Be Strong’ follows retired K-pop idols’ self-discovery
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Dance drama 'Modern Jeongdong' travels back to early 1900s
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[Herald Review] 'Goodbye Earth' fails to keep viewers engaged
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