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The prosecution has recently launched an investigation into accusations that former first lady Kim Jung-sook spent an “excessive” amount of taxpayers’ money to fund her 2018 trip to India, which has resurfaced in recent days, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office said Tuesday. The decision to open the investigation comes nearly six months after the complaint was filed. In December last year, Lee Jong-bae, a People Power Party member on the Seoul Metropolitan Council, fi
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Assembly split as Democratic Party seizes control of key committees
The ruling People Power Party on Tuesday protested the Democratic Party of Korea unilaterally picking the chairs of key standing committees of the National Assembly late Monday. The Democratic Party once again used its majority in the Assembly to convene a plenary session and appoint the chairs of 11 out of the 18 committees without involving the ruling party. Last week, the Democratic Party left out the ruling party in electing the Assembly speaker, marking the first such instance in the histor
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Gym draws fire for banning 'ajumma'
June 11, 2024
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Yoon greeted in Turkmenistan with veal, Korean songs
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Anti-corruption commission accused of bias toward Yoon
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First tropical night of the year hits Gangneung, week earlier than last year
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Company accused of ‘illegal’ dissection classes: doctors group
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[Bridge to Africa] Egypt aims to strengthen ties with Korea on digital capacity building, AI
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Business
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Banks to allow staff up to 5 years of child care breaks
More local banks are implementing so-called optional "parental resignation" programs as internal welfare measures, as one attempt to address the nation's notoriously low birth rate problem. According to industry sources, Woori Bank recently received applications for parental resignations with the guarantee of re-employment. A total of 35 employees applied, and they are scheduled to resign at the end of this month to begin a maximum two and a half years of unpaid child care leave.
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S. Korea sees record-high No. of new businesses by senior citizens
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SK-backed TerraPower breaks ground for next-gen nuclear plant
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Korea, Turkmenistan forge stronger ties on gas fields, smart cities
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Seoul shares close tad higher ahead of US Fed meeting
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Hyundai Motor to premier first original film starring Son Suk-ku, Ioniq 5
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S. Korean ChatGPT app users soar 30% in May
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Life&Culture
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Game changer? K-pop industry leverages AI
The K-pop industry has begun using artificial intelligence in making music videos and songs for K-pop artists in line with technological advancements. Seventeen, a world-renowned K-pop boy group, for instance, introduced the music video for their latest song, “Maestro,” last month with a scene created by AI. The music video makes its viewers question who is the real maestro, when the subject responsible for creation is unclear, in a world where virtually everything can be made with A
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National Theater Company revives legendary Cha Beom-seok's 'Hwal Hwa San'
June 11, 2024
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Gregor Hildebrandt's new works at Perrotin composed of musical elements
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21st Music in PyeongChang to offer spiritual link to Beethoven
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Latest discovery shows stone columns at Baekje temple
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Seongsu Pass offers discounts for foreign travelers
June 11, 2024
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More TV producers appear in front of camera, star in own shows
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