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Hyundai Motor Group’s plan to build a new headquarters called Global Business Center, or GBC, as a landmark in southern Seoul still faces bumps after having already undergone decade-long obstacles as it continues struggling with the Soul Metropolitan Government to find common ground on height. The dispute was recently reignited when it was reported that the Seoul Metropolitan Government intended to reject Hyundai Motor’s new plan to build two 55-floor main buildings instead of the ea
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Prosecutors grill pastor involved in Dior bag graft case
A Korean American pastor accused of gifting a luxury Christian Dior handbag valued at 3 million won ($2,210) to first lady Kim Keon Hee in September 2022 was summoned and questioned by prosecutors for the first time Monday. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office sought to investigate the motive behind Choi Jae-young’s decision to hand the luxury bag to Kim, while using a spy cam to secretly film the meeting, according to officials. Whether Choi violated the nation’s Improper S
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Ex-Marine division chief returns home after 22-hr questioning over conscript's death
May 14, 2024
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Key S. Korean, USFK special operations officials to hold rare meeting amid NK threats
May 14, 2024
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[Graphic News] Only 34% of S. Korean elites favor nuclear arms
May 14, 2024
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Cuban diplomat visits Seoul for talks on opening embassy
May 13, 2024
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Wang voices hope to develop bilateral ties with S. Korea 'without interference'
May 13, 2024
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Ministry, doctors clash over decision process of expansion plan
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Business
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Samsung doubles down on Vietnam
Samsung Electronics has pledged to increase its annual spending in Vietnam to $1 billion as the Southeast Asian country emerges as a strategic base for manufacturing in the region. According to industry sources on Monday, Samsung Electronics Chief Financial Officer Park Hark-kyu on Thursday met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi to discuss business collaborations. During the meeting, the Samsung CFO noted how the company has invested $22.4 billion in Vietnam so far and share
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Seoul shares open almost flat ahead of US inflation data
May 14, 2024
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Import prices up for 4th month in April on higher oil prices
May 14, 2024
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Samyang shares soar on upbeat sales of Buldak ramyeon in US
May 13, 2024
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China’s AliExpress, Temu sign rare pact in Korea to ensure product safety
May 13, 2024
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Seoul shares almost flat ahead of US inflation data
May 13, 2024
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Yuhan-Kimberly’s reforestation campaign marks 40th year
May 13, 2024
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Life&Culture
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Kimsooja expands Bottari philosophy with vast mirror installation
PARIS, France -- The building in the heart of Paris that once housed the Paris Chamber of Commerce and the Paris Stock Exchange was transformed into a contemporary art museum, the Pinault Collection, in 2021, with renovations by architect Tadao Ando. At the center of the building is a rotunda 29 meters across whose floor is covered a total of 418 mirrors. The mirrors are an installation entitled "To Breathe -- Constellation,” by South Korean artist Kim Soo-ja, who professionally goe
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[Media Art Now] HWI’s vocals possess ambient but absorptive power
May 14, 2024
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Herald CEO named chief of foreign language newspaper association
May 13, 2024
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Kakao webtoon service exits from Europe
May 13, 2024
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[Bridging Cultures] Czech Center director links ‘true culture’ to quality
May 13, 2024
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Rising pansori stars bring 'Chunhyang' to 'Peerless Pansori'
May 13, 2024
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[New on the scene] Director Kim Se-hwi captures dark side of social media in thriller
May 13, 2024
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