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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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S. Korea to boost support for single-parent families
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family on Thursday said it will put more responsibility on non-custodial mothers and fathers to bear child-rearing expenses by having them pay the government directly for the expenses covered by the state in advance. Under the advance payment of child-rearing expenses system, the state pays unpaid child support to the custodial parent first and then collects the outstanding amount from the non-custodial parent later. As early as next year, the new single-paren
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GTX-A commuter line to launch 1st leg Saturday
March 29, 2024
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Spycams found at polling stations, police suspect far-right YouTuber
March 29, 2024
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Man jumps out of car to escape kidnappers
March 29, 2024
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'Smart crosswalk' deactivates kids' smartphones for fewer traffic accidents
March 29, 2024
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Jeju tangerine orchard owner arrested for intentionally poisoning birds
March 29, 2024
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Govt. vows not to backtrack increased medical school admission quotas despite doctors' walkout
March 29, 2024
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Business
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Kia EV9 wins world car of year
The Kia EV9, an all-electric large sports utility vehicle, won the World Car of the Year on Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show, marking the third year in a row for South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor Group to take the prestigious award. The EV9 beat out the EX30, Volvo’s electric subcompact crossover SUV, and the BYD Seal, a midsize sedan of the Chinese EV behemoth, to claim the highest honor. Kia’s electric SUV came out on top of the competition between 38 vehicles
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[Investor] Korea M&A Exchange secures investment from Japan
March 29, 2024
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Seoul shares end almost flat ahead of key US inflation report
March 29, 2024
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City Oil Field to export oil coverted from waste plastic to Vietnam
March 29, 2024
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Hana Financial teams up with Credit Agricole to expand presence in Europe
March 29, 2024
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Dongwon Group heir promoted to chair
March 29, 2024
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Samsung opens AI TV experience zone in Singapore Changi Airport
March 29, 2024
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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
March 29, 2024
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