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Dried seaweed or gim, a staple dish nicknamed "rice thief" for its perfect pairing with rice, is seeing considerable popularity globally these days. In recent years, gim's deliciousness, coupled with its nutrient content and recognition as a food source beneficial to ocean ecosystems, has captivated taste buds worldwide, making its way into an unexpected array of dishes, served in salads, broths, casseroles, pizza and even occasionally sprinkled on ice cream. Yet, despite the
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Ruling party calls for bipartisanship
Ruling People Power Party interim leader Hwang Woo-yea on Thursday called for unity in the political sphere backed by a bipartisan alliance to mark the 15th anniversary of liberal late President Roh Moo-hyun’s death. “Former President Roh had always emphasized the spirit of unity and co-prosperity alongside mutual compromise in politics,” the conservative ruling party leader said in a party leadership meeting. “We hope the new leadership will cooperate in carrying out the
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Summer this year forecast to be hotter
May 23, 2024
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Student nabbed for biking naked 'due to stress'
May 23, 2024
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New meteorological satellite gets preliminary OK
May 23, 2024
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Seoul Metro’s Line No. 8 to extend its routes in August
May 23, 2024
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Woman's body found on Haeundae Beach
May 23, 2024
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Jamsil takes Gangnam's crown as Seoul's busiest subway station
May 23, 2024
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Business
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BOK holds rate at 3.5%, ups growth outlook
The Bank of Korea held the base policy rate at 3.5 percent for the 11th consecutive time Thursday, while raising the country’s economic growth rate estimate from the previous 2.1 percent to 2.5 percent. The central bank’s monetary policy board unanimously agreed to keep the key rate at the current level, BOK Gov. Rhee Chang-yong said at a press conference held shortly after the rate-setting decision. “The BOK will maintain the base rate amid the strengthening inflationary risks
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[From the Scene] Korean Air's new operations center highlights full commitment to safety
May 23, 2024
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Seoul shares close almost flat on Fed minutes despite chip gains
May 23, 2024
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[From the Scene] Global transport leaders call for greener moves
May 23, 2024
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LG, UNESCO to develop online education course on AI ethics
May 23, 2024
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Ex-US Speaker McCarthy meets with S. Korean business leaders
May 23, 2024
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Seoul shares open lower on Fed minutes
May 23, 2024
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Life&Culture
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SF novel 'A Thousand Blues' comes alive on stage with language of theater
In April and May, the heartwarming story "A Thousand Blues," the bestselling SF novel by Cheon Seon-ran, found new life through different adaptations by two performing arts troupes -- the National Theater Company of Korea and the Seoul Performing Arts Company. First published in 2020, the story envisions a Korea of 2035, where humanoid robots are commercialized. The plot weaves two storylines. One follows Collie, a humanoid jockey, and his partner horse, Today. A researcher's mist
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Culture Ministry unveils streamlined policies to support Hallyu
May 23, 2024
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Lee Moon-sae to return as radio DJ after 13 yrs
May 23, 2024
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‘Monk DJ’ takes global stage, with caveat
May 23, 2024
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‘Hijacking’ depicts in-flight emergency based on 1971 incident
May 22, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Universal Ballet's 'The Ballerina' takes glimpse behind the curtain
May 22, 2024
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Ballet Festival Korea brings diverse lineup to Seoul Arts Center
May 22, 2024
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Global Insight
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ABC News
Court grants exclusive possession of Huckitta Station
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France24
Au Kenya, le procès du meurtre d'Agnes Wanjiri à nouveau reporté
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Business Insider
Dozens of GOP politicians defend Trump outside his hush money trial
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Euro News
Baltic nations wary at Russian proposal to revise maritime border
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Al Jazeera
Will Israel stop using communication blackouts in Gaza as a weapon of war? | The Stream
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ABC News
Report finds many Australians unaware of positions
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France24
Joe Biden opposé à une "reconnaissance unilatérale" de l'État de Palestine
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Business Insider
Why giant oak barrels are key to making some of the world's most expensive wine