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The new high-frequency suburban rail service for commuters named Great Train Express (GTX) is set to begin operation on Saturday, marking a watershed moment in the evolution of Seoul's public transportation. President Yoon Suk Yeol said Friday the GTX network will grow to become the South Korean equivalent of the Crossrail of London and its suburbs in the United Kingdom, and the RER centering around Paris. Those using the commuter rail network to travel from Suseo Station in southern Seoul to Do
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More S. Koreans voice dissatisfaction with overseas e-commerce platforms in 2023
More South Korean consumers expressed dissatisfaction with their experiences shopping directly via online platform services based overseas last year, partly attributed to Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress tapping deeper into the Korean market as well as greater demand for overseas travel among Koreans using online travel agency services based in Singapore, according to the Korea Consumer Agency. According to the KCA on Friday, the total number of requests for advice and reports of disputes
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ILO requests government's stance on its back-to-work order for doctors
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GTX-A commuter line to launch 1st leg Saturday
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Spycams found at polling stations, police suspect far-right YouTuber
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Man jumps out of car to escape kidnappers
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'Smart crosswalk' deactivates kids' smartphones for fewer traffic accidents
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Jeju tangerine orchard owner arrested for intentionally poisoning birds
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Business
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More S. Koreans voice dissatisfaction with overseas e-commerce platforms in 2023
More South Korean consumers expressed dissatisfaction with their experiences shopping directly via online platform services based overseas last year, partly attributed to Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress tapping deeper into the Korean market as well as greater demand for overseas travel among Koreans using online travel agency services based in Singapore, according to the Korea Consumer Agency. According to the KCA on Friday, the total number of requests for advice and reports of disputes
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Hahn & Co shakes up Namyang Dairy's board to cement control
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Daughter of late Samsung chairman becomes Samsung C&T president
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Baemin pays out W400b in dividends to Delivery Hero
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[Investor] Korea M&A Exchange secures investment from Japan
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Seoul shares end almost flat ahead of key US inflation report
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City Oil Field to export oil coverted from waste plastic to Vietnam
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Life&Culture
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Will scrapping 3 percent tax on movie tickets invigorate local cinema?
Following the government’s decision to scrap its 3 percent charge on movie tickets starting next year, concerns have been raised about whether such a discount would actually lead to more people going to the cinema. According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, about 420 to 450 won ($0.30) will be reduced from movie tickets priced at around 15,000 won, in an effort to “lessen the burden on people who visit movie theaters.” The ministry plans to push for such detail
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[Herald Interview] Kim Ji-yeon, Jang Da-a stress zero tolerance for bullying via 'Pyramid Game'
March 29, 2024
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Soyanggang Skywalk to be renovated until mid-April
March 29, 2024
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Gyeongju's Daereungwon to become car-free on Fridays, Saturdays in April
March 29, 2024
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea
March 29, 2024
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[Well-curated] High-end graffiti, LP bar and Gwanghwamun on roller coaster
March 29, 2024
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[Around the hotels] Promotions and packages
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