Social Media Minute: Recent Episodes

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What’s hot, what’s trending now on social media platforms and beyond

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  1. Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton dies aged 79

  2. Record number of Korean-language learners pushes TOPIK to expand worldwide in 2026

  3. Behind the K-Wave boom, Korean-language teachers struggle with low pay and job insecurity

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  1. Instant Noodles Still a National Favorite: Korea Ranks No. 2 in the World

  2. BTS’s “Spring Day(봄날)” ranks 37th on Rolling Stone’s list of the greatest songs of the 21st century

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  1. How this year’s Nobel Winners heard the news, from a knock at the door to a hike in Yellowstone

  2. Korean traditional liquor gains fresh momentum with young consumers and global exposure

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  1. Experts warn of hacking risks in home robots, urge stronger security practices

  2. Seongsu Station to add “Musinsa” to its name, stirring debate over local identity

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1. Korean film Florence Knockin’ on You sweeps three major awards at Hollywood Festival

2. 'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae wins prestigious Chaplin Award Asia

3. Hollywood stars outraged over 'AI actor' Tilly Norwood

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1. Park Bo-gum showcases the modern elegance of men’s hanbok to the world

2. Special promo video for APEC Korea 2025 unveiled, featuring top Korean stars

3. Japanese indie band pulls song amid plagiarism controversy over beloved Korean artist’s hit song

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  1. Speculation builds over this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature

  2. Nobel Literature Lounge to open in Seoul, honoring 120 years of prize history

  3. Jane Goodall, conservationist and chimpanzee expert, dies aged 91

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  1. Seoul expands ‘365 Challenge’ to fight loneliness with bingo-style activities

  2. ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ craze linked to rise in cup noodle burns among children

  3. Passenger remembers leaving gas on at home mid-flight, but quick action prevents disaster

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  1. Gangneung’s signature food and beverage festivals resume after drought setback

  2. Everland debuts Panda Second House as twin cubs take first steps toward adulthood

  3. Study: Children of fathers who started smoking during adolescence show signs of faster ageing

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  1. Seoul suspends Han River bus just 10 days after launch

  2. National treasures take human form at Korea’s heritage cosplay festival

  3. Mullae-dong joins global top 10 as Time Out names World’s Coolest Neighborhoods 2025

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  1. Tattooing by non-medical professionals has been legalized in Korea for the first time in 33 years.

  2. What 3 hours with a masterpiece by Velázquez reveals in an age of short attention spans

  3. “Less salty, less sweet” trend expands to bread and chocolate

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  1. PC bangs are becoming an unexpected tourist attraction in Korea

  2. Shilla Hotel cancels November weddings for state event, offers full compensation

  3. Korean scholar calls out hypocrisy in Chinese backlash over Jun Ji-hyun drama

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  1. Seoul International Fireworks Festival returns this weekend with dazzling displays

  2. Korea’s first “Humanities Garden” opens in Yangpyeong

  3. Virginia woman wins $150,000 lottery with ChatGPT numbers and plans to donate it all to charity

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  1. Gyeongbokgung Palace invites visitors to enjoy a royal surasang meal and moonlit stroll this fall

  2. Chicagoans swim in their river for the first time in nearly a century

  3. Macrons say they plan to present scientific evidence in a U.S. court to refute conspiracy claims about Brigitte Macron

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  1. As animal rights concerns rise over donor dogs, pet owners join the push for voluntary canine blood donation

  2. Japanese researchers win Ig Nobel Prize for painting cows like zebras to keep flies away

  3. Some American tourists are posing as Canadians, and Canadians are not amused

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1. Explosive demand for weight-loss drug Wegovy followed by mounting complaints over side effects

2. ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel off air after remarks about Charlie Kirk shooting spark backlash

3. Egypt's 3,000-year-old pharaoh’s bracelet melted after its disappearance from Cairo museum

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Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about changes in Iran three years after Mahsa Amini's death and Iranian women’s liberties.

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  1. Seoul bus driver’s kindness returned with a passenger’s gift

  2. Beijing hit by hundreds of lightning strikes, followed by surge in asthma cases

  3. Pilot left circling for an hour as air traffic controller falls asleep in Corsica

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  1. Busan Film Festival 2025 brings world cinema to Korea’s port city

  2. UAE becomes first-ever country to license Korean medicine practitioners

  3. Elderly Austrian nuns leave care home, go viral after returning to convent

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  1. Study finds generational gaps in how Koreans view the meaning of work

  2. Students turn to 'retro' gadgets as schools crack down on smartphones

  3. Lee Hyori brings star power to Seoul’s yoga scene

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  1. Koreans debate pouring iced Americano over rice and what it says about a rice-first food culture

  2. 1,000-won college campus stores prove a hit with students

  3. Young Koreans turn to fortune-telling and AI for comfort in uncertain times

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  1. U.S. ends duty-free allowance on small parcels, sparking backlash from people mailing to America

  2. U.S. detention of 300 Koreans sparks anger and boycott movement at home

  3. Go legend Lee Sedol warns that in the AI era, it’s not enough to just “use” AI; we must learn to truly harness it

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  1. After 33 years, Korea moves to legalize tattooing by non-medical professionals

  2. Climate change fuels surge of “autumn mosquitoes” in Korea, raising disease concerns

  3. Finding a hurt wild animal? Here’s what experts say you should — and shouldn’t — do

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  1. Supreme Court ends decades-long dispute over Chun Kyung-ja painting “Beautiful Woman”

  2. South Korea tops world in higher education for 17 years, but wage gaps are growing

  3. Banksy unveils High Court mural in London amid crackdown on pro-Palestine activism

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  1. Rosé makes history at the VMAs as first K-pop artist to win Song of the Year

  2. Two winners share $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot, the second-largest in U.S. history

  3. Why the “Gen Z Stare” is sparking debate about modern communication

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  1. Once-in-200-years downpour batters Gunsan(군산) and Seocheon(서천), raising fears of more extreme autumn rains

  2. Gangneung residents struggle with sudden water shutoffs as record drought worsens

  3. Vatican canonizes teenager Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint known as “God’s Influencer”

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  1. Kim Jong-un arrives in Beijing under unusual safeguards ahead of “Victory Day” parade

  2. Cheap supermarket baguettes spark outrage among French bakers

  3. Seoul parents alarmed by kidnapping scare that turned out to be false

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  1. Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice Wins Raves in Venice and Emerges as an Early Oscar Contender

  2. Daegu’s abandoned Gachang quarry becomes viral hotspot amid rising safety concerns

  3. Australian state to ban iconic fish-shaped soy sauce bottles

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  1. A popular YouTuber’s bakery pop-up sparks debate over bread prices in Korea

  2. ROKA (Republic of Korea Army) t-shirts move from military bases to coveted fashion item across generations

  3. Polish CEO identified in US Open hat-snatching scandal, tennis star later reunites with young fan to make amends

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  1. Netflix hit KPop Demon Hunters sparks global interest in Korean tourism and bathhouse culture
  2. Woman wearing a large cat costume head arrested after brandishing knives in Geoje supermarket
  3. Japan uses AI video to show what a Mount Fuji eruption could mean for Tokyo

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  1. Shares in Monami rise after Trump receives Korea-made pen from S.Korean president — made by another brand

  2. On Korean TV, Bill Gates credits luck, shares daily life, and looks to AI to shape the future

  3. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement sends jewelry stocks soaring and breaks social media records

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  1. Tapgol Park bans board games, fueling debate over heritage vs. seniors’ needs

  2. Severe drought leaves Gangneung residents struggling with water shortages

  3. Canadian man digs through 18 tons of waste to recover wife’s lost wedding rings

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  1. ‘Golden’ holds at No. 1 as “KPop Demon Hunters” makes Billboard history with four songs in the Hot 100 top 10

  2. China’s Gen Z treats ‘Labubu’ dolls like children, fueling a booming ‘doll economy’

  3. Cable car project in Jeonju sparks clash between economic hopes and environmental fears

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  1. South Korean and Japanese leaders share hometown flavors and lighthearted moments at Tokyo dinner

  2. France’s “pure” mineral water industry rocked by Evian scandal and government cover-up claims

  3. South Korea’s Supreme Court rules apple harvest on another’s land is not a crime

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  1. Saudi Arabia faces setbacks in plan to host 2029 Winter Asian Games

  2. Kim Kardashian embraces K-culture during visit to South Korea

  3. Croatian freediver sets world record with 29-minute breath hold

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  1. Psy’s “Summer Swag” concert brings spending boost worth billions of won to Sokcho

  2. Elderly long-term prisoners in South Korea ask to be sent to North Korea before they die

  3. Fireball bright as the moon lights up the night sky over western Japan

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  1. In Washington, Zelensky and Trump recall February’s tense suit debate, this time with humor

  2. Jeju’s Haenyeo divers clock record-breaking underwater times, rivaling even some marine mammals

  3. Nadeen Ayoub becomes the first woman to bring Palestine to Miss Universe, with a message of strength and resilience

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  1. Ongoing heatwave leaves rural South Korea with tap water too warm for daily use

  2. Swatch apologizes after ad sparks backlash in China over racist imagery

  3. Singer and entertainer Kim Jong-kook announces he’s getting married

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  1. Singer Sean completes 81.5 kilometer marathon to help build homes for descendants of independence fighters

  2. Insooni becomes the first Korean in 25 years to receive Pearl S. Buck International’s Woman of Influence Award

  3. ChatGPT-5 sparks backlash as users say the upgrade feels worse than before

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  1. Oasis faces backlash in Korea over rising sun imagery and past racist remarks ahead of Seoul concert

  2. Supreme Court of Korea upholds Pinkfong(핑크퐁)’s win in Baby Shark lawsuit, says no copyright was infringed

  3. AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton says urges scientists to give machines “motherly compassion” instead of forcing them to “submit” to humans

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  1. AI care robot in Daejeon detects suicide risk in elderly resident and alerts police

  2. In Silicon Valley, parents pay big money to choose the “smartest” future child through embryo IQ testing

  3. AirAsia flight from Kuala Lumpur lands at wrong airport in Korea, leaves passengers stranded for hours

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  1. Deleting KakaoTalk messages, from 5 minutes to 24 hours

  2. Programmers and unemployment

  3. Apple favoring ChatGPT on the App Store…lawsuit to be filed

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  1. Elderly man vandalizes palace gate with 'message to Trump'

  2. China says the development of the world's first gestation robot expected within a year

  3. Homeless man turns his life around after deciding to run race in flip-flops while intoxicated

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  1. A century-old Korean flag returns home alongside stories of liberation and women freedom fighters

  2. More than 3 million Koreans sign end-of-life directives as support grows to allow treatment withdrawal earlier in the dying process

  3. New U.S. quarter honors Stacey Park Milburn, the first person of Korean descent to appear on American currency

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  1. Fans and friends mourn the passing of Lee Min of As One

  2. New digital encyclopedia brings Korea’s pop culture phenomena together in one place

  3. Starbucks Korea cracks down on disruptive café behavior after customer complaints surge

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  1. Korea’s early childhood education frenzy sparks fierce debate over rights and regulation

  2. Survey finds Koreans most proud of K-Pop and traditional culture but deeply dissatisfied with politics

  3. Korean agriculture ministry goes viral with K-pop dance to promote APEC food security meeting

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  1. Bomb threat forces mass evacuation at Seoul’s Shinsegae Department Store

  2. Danish zoo sparks fierce debate over request for donated pets as predator feed

  3. Japan’s record-breaking heat wave melts restaurant food displays

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  1. S.Korea’s strategic gesture paved way for U.S. tariff deal—complete with a red cap

  2. Vogue stirs debate after Guess ad features AI-generated models

  3. 6-year-old left bruised after octopus encounter at aquarium

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  1. Public bathhouses become lifelines for Seoul’s most vulnerable in the heat

  2. Bananas ripen in urban Seoul as heatwave turns city tropical

  3. Giant stick insect discovered in Queensland may be Australia’s heaviest bug yet

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  1. After welcoming 7.8 million visitors, Cheongwadae prepares once again to welcome a president

  2. Korean scientist with green card detained at U.S. airport for over a week without explanation

  3. Some 1,000 dolphins spotted off the coast of Ulsan wow whale watching passengers

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  1. 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia is 6th strongest ever recorded, has effects across the globe

  2. Fans from all over the world line streets of Birmingham to say farewell to Ozzy Osbourne

  3. Asiana flight to Incheon returns to Istanbul after passenger loses portable power bank inside the airplane

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  1. Debate spurs over tipping culture in Korea after tip box appears at restaurant

  2. AI job matching service leads to increased employment by 84% YOY in Korea

  3. Michelin Guide to unveil first-ever global hotel key selection in Oct.

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  1. 30th Busan International Film Festival reveals official poster

  2. Puppy kindergartens in Korea introduce assessment criteria for enrollment

  3. Koreans experience first decline in sleep time as video content consumption rises

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  1. Many Koreans prefer vegan alternatives to traditional meals enjoyed for Boknal

  2. Japan steps up bear safety measures amid surge in bear attacks

  3. N. Korean TV drama features candid portrayals of official corruption and rural discontent

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  1. Seoul back under highest heat alert as temperatures set to soar through the weekend

  2. Park Bo-gum leads new global tourism campaign as Korea taps star power and streaming

  3. New Chinese cooking show sparks plagiarism accusations over striking similarities to ‘Culinary Class Wars’

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  1. South Korean passport now ranks among the world’s most powerful with access to 190 countries

  2. North Korean crypto scammers keep leaving clues and one of them is a love for minions

  3. A beloved convenience store in Seoul where a warm meal and a kind word come free

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  1. Boknal favorite foods are shifting as Koreans embrace variety in summer stamina foods

  2. Texas scientists discover way to stop weight gain without diet changes

  3. Wuhan teen with cerebral palsy leads China to math olympiad victory

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  1. South Korea’s peach craze and the digital race to keep up

  2. AI now helps you price and list used goods on Korea’s top marketplace app

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  1. Yeosu City urges local restaurants to treat solo diners better after YouTuber’s video sparks outcry

  2. Coldplay crowd cam moment sparks viral scandal and CEO resignation at US tech firm

  3. Seoul launches policy helping new residents break the ice with neighbors through welcome kits

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  1. Record-breaking rains paralyze Gwangju and surrounding regions with widespread flooding, travel disruptions, and mass evacuations

  2. Why rain boots may not be the ideal footwear in flood conditions according to safety experts

  3. How to stay safe during landslides and car flooding in summer rains

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  1. Why more men in Korea are picking up parasols this summer

  2. New research reveals that insects may be listening to plants in distress

  3. Oasis reunion shows in Manchester spark chaos as ticketless fans attempt to sneak in

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  1. Rising grocery prices are giving birth to a new kind of shopper collaboration

  2. Global matcha craze drives up demand and sparks supply shortage

  3. First glimpse of new Harry Potter as HBO series enters production

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  1. From vacation to separation as summer divorce rates climb

  2. McDonald’s Korea makes local ingredients the star of its seasonal success story

  3. Finland’s president shocks with surprise participation in a local triathlon

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  1. More than 130 fall ill after eating gimbap in Seoul amid summer heatwave

  2. False rumors targeting Yangyang threaten livelihoods as officials pledge legal action

  3. Hero driver saves Korean tourists before dying of brain hemorrhage in China

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  1. Overloaded power strips, suspected in deadly Busan apartment fires, prompt fire safety warning

  2. Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant faces criminal charges for serving dishes with banned ingredients

  3. Thousands of egrets invade apartment complex in Naju trapping residents in noise and stench

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  1. TSA will no longer require all passengers to take shoes off at airport security checkpoints

  2. Trump’s love for formal letters shines through in policy and diplomacy

  3. Seychelles Islands show how removing rats can restore seabirds and heal coral reefs

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  1. Biggest tuna catch in East Sea history goes straight to the trash

  2. Rising complaints and costly repairs prompt crackdown on feeding pigeons

  3. Ancient Peruvian city revealed as missing link in a 5,000-year-old civilization

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  1. With summer heat rising, open-door cooling sparks debate across Seoul

  2. Turn it on or leave it running? Experts share smarter A/C choices for a hotter summer

  3. The Seine opens its waters to the public

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  1. Deadly Texas floods spark criticism over delayed warnings

  2. Hanwha’s new home stadium infinity pool makes a splash but not everyone is happy about it

  3. Record temperatures drive early summer crowds to east coast beaches

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  1. Seoul improves water bills to enhance convenience and protect the environment

  2. Mexico warns of critical environmental damage from SpaceX rocket debris

  3. Russian boxer faces outrage for giving orangutan a vape in Crimean safari park

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  1. Koreans’ sodium and sugar intake exceeds international recommendations, experts urge change

  2. Seoul to crack down on illegal taxi practices to protect foreign tourists with new QR code system

  3. Daughter falls overboard in the Caribbean; father risks everything to save her

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  1. Statue of Peace finds permanent home in Bonn, Germany

  2. Seoul’s Han River commuter ferry launches trial with mixed reactions

  3. 77-year-old woman leaves her home in California to live on a cruise ship for 15 years

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  1. Korea’s supernatural traditions inspire worldwide fandom

  2. Nongshim launches Shin Ramyun at US bases starting with Fort Bliss in Texas

  3. More than a nuisance: Latest lovebug infestation turns popular hiking path into crawling carpets

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  1. New York Times ranks Korean films among century’s best

  2. After 37 years, Anna Wintour steps down as American Vogue editor-in-chief

  3. Jeff Bezos’ lavish Venice wedding draws local backlash over gentrification and tourism impact

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  1. Experts dismiss earthquake rumors despite unusual marine sightings

  2. Defense Ministry picks Han Kang title for military library program

  3. Starbucks brings back plastic straws for the first time in 7 years

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  1. Kyochon to leave Coupang Eats as delivery apps battle over franchise exclusivity

  2. Rare chance to see the aurora borealis over Korea this summer

  3. Caution urged as crows target pedestrians during nesting season

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  1. Tragedy in Busan as fire claims the life of young girl, leaves sister critically injured

  2. Koreans Among the Fastest-Growing Populations in Height Over the Past Century

  3. Chinese hotel faces backlash after using red panda as live wake-up call

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  1. Train operator turned labor leader nominated as South Korea’s new labor minister

  2. BTS’s Suga donates 5 billion won to build autism treatment center in Seoul

  3. Seoul Subway faces more than 280,000 temperature complaints in just five months

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  1. Pesticide residues found on over 75% of produce sold in U.S. stores — and the warning may hit closer to home

  2. Hawaii is fighting mosquitoes with mosquitoes

  3. Stray mother cat walks into clinic carrying sick kitten

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  1. Lee Byung-hun reflects on Squid Game 3 and global fame on Jimmy Fallon

  2. Gapyeong’s beloved pine nuts are disappearing

  3. A lion wanders through a South African supermarket and heads straight to the meat aisle

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  1. Why the Korean flag was on the right but President Lee was on the left at the Korea-Japan summit

  2. From Lim Yunchan to opera and ballet, Seoul Arts Center goes online

  3. Academy to recognize Tom Cruise with long-awaited Oscar

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  1. Bottled water goes label-free — but stores aren’t ready

  2. Did London’s National Gallery buy a 3.3 million dollar dud? Rubens masterpiece faces Renewed scrutiny

  3. Canada’s G7 summit brings unusual security concern: bears

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  1. Anti-tourism protests escalate across southern Europe, Including in Barcelona and Venice

  2. Korea has the second-highest grocery prices among OECD countries

  3. Israeli airstrike hits Iranian state TV headquarters during live broadcast, news anchor runs for cover

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  1. Busan’s beaches open early—and with fewer parasols

  2. Korea’s single-serve bingsu craze delights customers, drains workers

  3. Surge in hair transplant travel draws mixed reactions after viral clip

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  1. At least 290 killed in Air India crash

  2. Chinese internet giant Tencent mulls potential deal to acquire major S.Korean game developer Nexon

  3. Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot dazzles on America’s Got Talent

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  1. President Lee confirms production of presidential watches, citing symbolism and value

  2. Police looking into ransomware attack that crippled YES24 for 3 days

  3. Jeju braces for annual rainy season, to start a week early

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  1. Rediscovered masterpiece: Jeong Seon’s floral and animal paintings unveiled after restoration

  2. Legendary funk pioneer Sly Stone dies at 82

  3. RM, V, Jimin, Jungkook complete military service and return to civilian life

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  1. ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ sweeps Tonys in historic win for Korean theater

  2. Seoul environmental film fest highlights climate stories and youth action

  3. Australian reporter hit by nonlethal round during live report from LA immigration protests

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  1. More Koreans skip the stay to savor luxury hotel buffets

  2. Korea welcomes summer with hydrangea festivals

  3. First nesting of protected natural monument bird confirmed in Ulsan

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  1. New study suggests facial massage may help prevent dementia

  2. 98-year-old Korean War pilot to throw first pitch on Memorial Day

  3. Taiwan cracks down on cross-contamination at food stalls

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  1. Bibimbap luncheon marks Lee Jae-myung’s first step toward bipartisan politics

  2. South Korea marks World Environment Day with global call to action on plastic pollution

  3. Gibson launches global search for Marty McFly’s missing guitar

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  1. Google’s AI gets Korean election date wrong while rivals weigh in

  2. Study finds heavy smartphone use raises risk of tooth injuries in teens

  3. Turkish aviation authorities crack down on post-landing behavior

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  1. Burger chains and restaurants scramble as major bakery shutdown disrupts supply

  2. Danggeun Market cracks down on pet-sitting requests after abandonment cases

  3. Koreans rush to buy air conditioners, dehumidifiers ahead of scorching summer

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  1. Seoul subway arson foiled thanks to alert passengers and reinforced safety measures

  2. Japan’s growing “quit-for-you” industry: why so many workers are paying to walk away from their jobs

  3. New apps help shoppers save on food before it goes to waste

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  1. Coupang to halt deliveries on Election Day

  2. Controversies over climbing Everest within days with Xenon gas

  3. Viral ice bucket challenge on pets could cause serious harm

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  1. Why more young Koreans are skipping driver’s licenses

  2. Korean teens are swiping more than ever before: debit habits of young consumers revealed

  3. U.S. temporarily halts student visa interviews to prepare for social media screening

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  1. OpenAI's smartest ChatGPT model goes rogue, refuses shut down in controlled testing

  2. Low-cost airlines could launch standing only seats early next year

  3. Local businesses push back as Haeundae Beach plans expanded food truck zone for summer season

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  1. Ancient rock carvings along Bangucheon(반구천) Stream likely to join UNESCO World Heritage list

  2. South Korean soprano Sumi Jo receives medal of France’s Commandeur of the Order of Arts and Letters

  3. Discovery of native fish signals healthy waters in Seoul’s Cheonggyecheon stream

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  1. Jafar Panahi wins Palme d’Or, speaks out for Iranian filmmakers

  2. Debate erupts over giant landscaping rocks at new Seoul apartment complex

  3. Hallyeohaesang National Park struggles under growing marine waste

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  1. Paper politics or paper waste? Korea's election mailers spark debate

  2. Study shows clownfish and other animals are shape shifting to cope with climate change

  3. 4,000 toy ducks to race through Kimpo’s waterway in summer festival fun

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  1. Korea’s new crop? Bananas, thanks to a warming climate

  2. Shocking footage shows Manchester United and Tottenham fans fighting in streets of Bilbao

  3. Two-year-old toddler saves her dad during medical emergency

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  1. Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” comes to life in the heart of Seoul

  2. Haechi and Tweety’s animated adventure hits 17 million views

  3. Sesame Street finds new home on Netflix after HBO contract ends

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  1. Korean temple cuisine designated national intangible cultural heritage

  2. Kanye West concert in South Korea cancelled over latest ‘controversies’

  3. Seoul district uses delinquency notices to find households in need

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  1. Brazil halts chicken exports after bird flu outbreak, raising alarm in South Korea

  2. Can a public space become a brand? Baek Jong-won’s failed bid to trademark a traditional market

  3. COVID-19 makes a quiet but noticeable comeback across parts of Asia including Hong Kong, China, and Singapore

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  1. Recent survey reveals what Korean workers want from their bosses

  2. When PB&J meets a one-of-a-kind writing lesson—and chaos ensues

  3. A fallen firefighter’s voice brings comfort to families on a journey of remembrance

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  1. Korean apps tighten control ahead of June 3 presidential election

  2. ChatGPT impostors trick users with big discounts

  3. A child's handwritten apology wins praise for responsible parenting

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  1. Gwangju opens a literary and historical tour inspired by Han Kang’s “Human Acts(소년이 온다)”

  2. Universities push back as celebrity fan photographers crowd spring festivals

  3. Scientists discover a gene that lets some people sleep less without feeling tired

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  1. Maestro Chung Myung-whun tapped as La Scala’s next Music Director

  2. Seoul City launches 'Hipdok(힙독) City Map' to promote outdoor reading culture

  3. Jeju launches bid to host 2028 World Firefighters Games

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  1. A historic voyage recreated: Korean diplomatic ship arrives in Osaka for the First time in 261 years

  2. Seoul’s Han River parks embrace reusable containers for a greener future

  3. State-of-the-art facial reconstruction brings Korean War hero’s image to life

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  1. Acclaimed chef Edward Lee named Seoul’s global culinary ambassador

  2. Just steps from the Met Gala, a different kind of red carpet celebration draws attention

  3. From city park to living garden — Seoul to host largest-ever international garden expo

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  1. Signs of a thaw? China slowly reopens to Korean entertainment

  2. Korea on alert as measles cases rise—travelers urged to watch for symptoms

  3. 9-year-old boy in Bucheon saves his mother’s life using CPR he learned at school

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  1. Inside Korea’s “Hope Centers” — a win-win model for reintegration and labor shortages

  2. Retailers step up to the plate with baseball-themed products aimed at young fans

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  1. More Korean families turn to AI puppies for fun, comfort, and companionship

  2. Strange wave-like clouds stir up wonder over Jeju sky on Children's Day and Buddha’s Birthday

  3. Late Pope Francis donates popemobile to Gaza for children’s medical aid

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  1. Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year

  2. Trump’s AI ‘Pope’ image draws outrage as Catholic conclave nears

  3. Truck driver fined 50,000 won for taking snacks from company fridge without permission

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  1. Convenience store launches on-site visa assistance service for foreign residents

  2. Amal Clooney could be banned from entering U.S. over Netanyahu war crimes investigation

  3. Seoul opens Han River water sports center offering kayaking and sailing

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  1. Jeonju International Film Festival opens with bold lineup and heartfelt tributes

  2. Tight wallets in May: Koreans rethink gifts for parents and children

  3. Astronaut Johnny Kim shares space-friendly gochujang burger recipe

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  1. 2025 Royal Culture Festival invites all to enjoy tradition as part of everyday life with more hands-on experiences

  2. Filmmaker Hong Sang-soo joins Cannes jury panel

  3. aespa voted most popular K-pop group in Korean military survey

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  1. Seniors find new life as digital marketers through groundbreaking project

  2. Massive power outage leaves parts of Spain, Portugal and France in the dark

  3. Human Rights Commission rules phone restrictions at schools do not violate students' rights

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  1. Residents become increasingly frustrated as spring running events force road closures in Seoul's downtown

  2. Korea moves to ease ban on pets inside dining establishments

  3. UK activist group Just Stop Oil holds its last climate protest

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  1. From sit-ups to tasers: airlines toughen flight crew training

  2. Hanbok on the runway as Seoul turns historic Deoksugung street into a fashion stage

  3. Chimpanzees caught on camera sharing boozy fruit—could this be the start of feasting?

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  1. No golden break this May as most workers clock in after Labor Day

  2. Returning to nature after death gains legal ground but faces long road ahead

  3. OpenAI CEO says good manners come with a big price tag

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  1. Seoul’s outdoor libraries return with weekend reads, moonlight concerts, and book clubs

  2. Netflix variety show earns praise for correctly naming Dokdo in subtitles

  3. Coldplay fans in Korea push recycling rates to the top — with a little friendly rivalry

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  1. Pope Francis dies at 88, leaving behind a legacy of humility and compassion

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  3. Italy opens first prison ‘intimacy room’ following court ruling on inmates’ rights

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  1. Han Kang’s first book since Nobel Prize set for release, without fanfare

  2. Lee Chang-ho(이창호) crowned champion of inaugural Senior World Go Open

  3. Seoul unveils new standardized subway line maps for easier navigation

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  1. Lee Jae-myung and BLACKPINK’s Rosé included in Time’s 100 most influential people of 2025

  2. Coldplay opens week-long Seoul tour with a crowd of 50,000 singing along in unison

  3. TikTok videos expose hidden supply chains as luxury brands face scrutiny in US-China trade war

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  1. Deepfakes and dirty politics collide ahead of Korea’s snap election

  2. Japanese travelers are buying rice in Korea as prices at home soar

  3. Renewed hopes in Türkiye as researchers prepare to dig for Noah’s Ark

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  1. For peace of mind, more young Koreans are turning to tea

  2. Hundreds of crackdowns on international students trigger alarm over visa revocations in U.S.

  3. Golden holidays and a snap election fuel travel surge across South Korea

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  1. Strong winds cause chaos, knocking out power and toppling structures

  2. Animals find lifeline in elderly caretakers and rescue teams in the aftermath of wildfires

  3. Fern foraging season brings spike in rescue calls on Jeju Island

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  1. Cheongwadae sees surge in visitors following impeachment of President Yoon

  2. Why some companies are watching what you do with your coffee cup after the interview

  3. Millennials ditch dramatic makeovers for subtle beauty tweaks

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  1. Jonny Kim’s remarkable journey from Navy SEAL to space captures hearts again

  2. Crackdown on trash sorting sparks frustration over surprise hefty fines

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  1. Firefighters in Jeollabuk-do Province to get hot meals with help from new on-site dietitians

  2. Seoul city’s new meal program brings better nutrition to Seoul’s elderly residents

  3. Pixar exhibition brings beloved animated worlds to life in Seoul

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  2. Green card holders on edge as Trump-era border crackdowns spark travel fears

  3. Ronin the rat breaks world record sniffing out landmines in Cambodia

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  1. Most workers say Yoon impeachment protests helped democracy

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  3. Penguins, tariffs and memes collide after Trump targets remote islands

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  1. Massive demand for courtroom seats ahead of president’s impeachment ruling

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  3. Italy tightens citizenship rules after surge in applications from abroad

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  1. Seoul delays cherry blossom festivals as court ruling sparks safety concerns

  2. Actor Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun and Batman Forever, dies at 65

  3. Beekeepers devastated by wildfire losses in Yeongdeok

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  1. Korean man hailed a hero after dramatic escape during Bangkok building collapse

  2. Palaces and museums in Seoul to close Friday for President Yoon’s impeachment ruling

  3. Goalkeeper earns man of the match honors…and 48 eggs

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  1. Kim Soo-hyun breaks silence over underage dating claims, publicly denies allegations involving the late Kim Sae-ron

  2. aespa and Jennie shine at Billboard’s Women in Music awards

  3. After 20 years, Korean War soldier’s remains identified and returned to younger brother

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  1. Korean boomers take more risks than Gen Z, and culture may be why

  2. Chinese restaurant owner caught using opium-laced spice mix in hot pot seasoning

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  1. Wildfire threatens decades of conservation and generations of farming

  2. College students create wildfire evacuation maps to support displaced residents

  3. Amid raging wildfires nearby, Hapcheon’s decision to go ahead with cherry blossom marathon sparks backlash

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  1. Experts link Korea and Japan’s wildfires to climate change-driven weather shifts

  2. After surgery, teen wakes up speaking only English in rare medical case

  3. Baggage handler caught hurling suitcases from plane as stunned passengers watch at Gatwick

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  1. Coffee, compassion, and courage in the face of the wildfire disaster

  2. American comic artist brings Admiral Yi Sun-sin to global readers, one page at a time

  3. How embarrassing? China-bound United flight turns around after pilot forgets passport

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  1. Wildfires destroy centuries-old temples and trees as cultural sites burn across South Korea

  2. Motorcyclist trapped after massive sinkhole opens on Seoul street

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  1. Derailment at Sindorim Station causes major service disruption but no injuries

  2. From Jeju to the world: the quiet power of a well-translated title

  3. Court sides with Ador in its ongoing legal battle with K-pop group NewJeans(NJZ)

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  1. Vietnam sees measles surge as cases spread to South Korea
  2. Seoul urges public transit use as Jamsil hosts baseball, basketball openers
  3. Finland ranked happiest country for the eighth straight year

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  1. NASA astronauts finally return to Earth after 9-month delay in space

  2. Hollywood pushes back against AI companies using copyrighted works

  3. Man breaks into closed restaurant, cooks and steals fried chicken

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  1. Spring snowstorm causes travel chaos across South Korea

  2. Seoul’s fitness rewards program is getting people moving—literally

  3. Custom message pizzas are the latest viral food trend

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  1. Keeping protests peaceful: How South Korea’s ‘dialogue police’ are changing crowd control

  2. A top emergency doctor leaves elite hospitals to serve a rural community

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  1. Court rules that home grown bean sprouts are still "made in China"

  2. Rubio's awkward red carpet welcome in Canada fuels trade war tensions

  3. Starbucks ordered to pay $50 million to driver burned by hot coffee

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  1. Early prep for elite schools fuels Korea’s booming preschool tutoring industry

  2. Yeouido spring flower festival returns with more than just cherry blossoms

  3. More women in uniform as South Korea’s police academy marks milestone

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  1. Police reveal identity of school teacher who killed 8-year-old student

  2. Luxury restaurant reservations turn into a black market for scammers

  3. Just 10 squats can significantly lower blood sugar, study finds

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  1. Historic Joseon-era legal text loses treasure status after theft scandal

  2. Spring returns to Korea—along with an unwelcome visitor

  3. Fake kidnapping story about ride-hailing app sparks panic online

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  1. Singer Wheesung found dead at home, days before scheduled concert

  2. The rise of ‘VIP inflation’: When everyone is a VIP, does it mean anything?

  3. ‘Curse dolls’ sold online raise concerns over violence and mental health

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  1. Local governments embrace AI, but concerns grow over use and security

  2. Childhood obesity in Korea is rising, putting kids at risk for adult diseases

  3. AI-generated “doctors” are spreading misinformation online, experts warn

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  1. Fukushima women apologize to Jeju divers over wastewater release

  2. Majority of Seoul residents support raising free subway ride age

  3. 90s blockbuster Shiri returns to theaters with 4K remaster

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  1. South Korea’s 10,000-won housing gains popularity among young people and newlyweds

  2. More young Americans are skipping college for high-paying trade jobs

  3. Sanitation workers recover lost cash after 8-hour search through trash

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  1. A school with just one new student: The changing reality of shrinking classrooms

  2. Ukrainians push back against criticism of Zelenskyy’s attire, flooding social media with support

  3. Melania Trump makes first solo appearance as first lady, backs deepfake porn ban

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  1. Mikey Madison’s surprise Best Actress win over Demi Moore shakes up the Oscars

  2. James Bond fans speculate next 007 could be a woman after Oscars tribute

  3. Heavy snow transforms Korea’s east coast overnight

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  1. Sharon Choi’s journey from aspiring filmmaker to Bong Joon-ho’s interpreter and back
  2. Western tourists return to North Korea after five-year hiatus

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  1. South Korea’s semiconductor industry faces growing competition from China

  2. Historic nameplate from Gyeongbokgung’s most sacred hall returns to Korea

  3. Han River ferry service with bus-like routes to launch test run next month

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  1. At 87, she’s just getting started—Korean woman begins university after decades of hard work

  2. Daiso’s low-cost supplements spark backlash from pharmacists

  3. Academy Museum to showcase Bong Joon-ho’s creative process in major exhibition

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  1. Roberta Flack. Grammy-winning “Killing me softly” singer has died at age 88.

  2. More controversy over food products from THEBORN Korea

  3. Ramen shop owner offers cash bounty for customers who left bad review

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  1. Spring flowers expected to bloom two weeks later than last year

  2. A struggling young man returns with a gift, and a simple act of kindness comes full circle

  3. Restaurant owner vents frustration over diners asking for free extra rice despite generous portions

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  1. Domestic whiskey boom defies industry slowdown, fueled by young consumers

  2. Warm waters devastate Korea’s prized egg cockles, leaving fishermen struggling

  3. Tourists in Vietnam warned against wearing war veteran hats

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  1. Nobel-winning economist says gender inequality at home is hurting Korea’s birth rate

  2. Lost Pharaoh’s tomb discovered after a century in Egypt

  3. A 900-million-won public restroom? Daegu’s pricey makeover sparks debate

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  1. A professor’s unwavering support helps student with severe physical disabilities earn a PhD

  2. Musician Park Yong-in receives suspended sentence for false advertising of "butter-free butter beer"

  3. Philippine town offers bounty for mosquitoes as dengue outbreak rises

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  1. Actor Yoo Ah-in freed after court grants suspended sentence in drug case

  2. Gen Z’s fear of phone calls is growing—so much that there's now a class for it

  3. A spilled drink, a kind gesture, and a note: A small act of gratitude goes viral in Japan

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  1. Tragic end for actress Kim Sae-ron: Was she ever given a second chance?

  2. As egg prices soar, more Americans turn to backyard chickens

  3. Debt-ridden small businesses shutting down as cafés and bars take the hardest hit

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  1. 80 years after his death, China still distorts the legacy of Korean poet Yun Dong-ju

  2. Gangnam moms rush to resell luxury jackets after viral parody pokes fun at their style

  3. A mother’s extraordinary gift: Woman donates her own hair to daughter after leukemia battle

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  1. China’s top hot pot chain sparks debate over hiring elite college grads as delivery workers

  2. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon to employees: Return to the office or leave

  3. Once criticized as a waste of money, South Korea’s golden bat statue is now worth a fortune

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  1. Christie’s faces backlash over AI art auction

  2. Is this winter snowier than usual? Here's what’s causing it

  3. Chocolate is more expensive this Valentine’s Day and it won’t get cheaper soon

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  1. China’s AI chatbot sparks controversy with biased responses

  2. “Senior Driver” stickers help promote safer roads in South Korea

  3. Ed Sheeran busted by Indian police for busking without permission

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  1. It is graduation season but flower sales wilt under economic strain

  2. Beavers step in to complete stalled Czech dam project

  3. Bank robbery in broad daylight in Busan foiled thanks to courageous citizens

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  1. Farewell to a legend: Singer Song Dae-gwan is laid to rest

  2. 16-year-old Park YounJae(박윤재) becomes first Korean male dancer to win Prix de Lausanne

  3. Modern weddings in Korea break traditions as couples embrace personal touches

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  1. OpenAI to make Super Bowl advertising debut with first-ever TV commercial

  2. Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath set for final reunion concert

  3. YouTubers blamed for monkey attacks at Cambodia's Angkor Wat

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  1. New safety rules for lithium battery carry-ons considered after airplane fire incident

  2. Work by the sea: Busan expands "workation" initiative

  3. Japan sets new national 12-hour snowfall record in Hokkaido

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  1. South Korea’s year-end donation campaign raises record-breaking $3.37 billion

  2. Global 'run trips' gain popularity among marathon enthusiasts

  3. Police officer helps young theft suspect rebuild his life

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  1. Beyoncé (finally and historically) wins Album of the Year at the Grammys

  2. ‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for old posts and deactivates X account

  3. Nobel Laureate Eugene Fama predicts Bitcoin will become worthless within the next decade

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  1. What happened to the 11 tons of kimchi confiscated at Incheon Airport in 2024?

  2. Fire destroys iconic landmark at the peak of Deogyusan Mountain

  3. Rising rat populations in cities tied to global warming and poor waste management

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  1. Young Koreans embrace cash challenges and frugal living amid economic pressures

  2. Senior consumers emerge as key market force with distinct spending habits

  3. North Korean troops killed in action found with Samsung phone and letter from Kim Jong-un

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  1. Global demand for Korean rice cake reaches new heights

  2. Osaka introduces citywide smoking ban ahead of World Expo 2025

  3. Doomsday Clock set at 89 seconds to midnight, closest it has ever been

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  1. LA Korean Federation hosts 'Lunar New Year Sharing' in wildfire-hit areas with food donations

  2. The family home next to Auschwitz opens as a global center to fight extremism

  3. Jeju celebrates 20 years as an 'Island of World Peace' with year-long events

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  1. Looted Buddhist statue returns to Korea after 700 years, but only temporarily

  2. Hundreds of same-sex couples get married as Thailand’s landmark marriage bill takes effect

  3. Unusual holiday jobs on the rise during Lunar New Year break

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  1. Seoul’s first cashless bank redefines the future of banking

  2. NewJeans members fight for independence as legal battle with ADOR heats up

  3. Bear farming strictly banned and feeding pigeons restricted under new wildlife rules

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  1. Youtube star MrBeast is officially bidding for TikTok

  2. Protests near Constitutional Court leave local businesses struggling

  3. Ethiopian descendants of Korean War veterans share ‘Peace Coffee’ at Hwacheon Festival

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  1. Melania Trump's inauguration outfit draws both praise and criticism

  2. Hong Sang-soo returns to Berlin Film Festival with new film exploring human connections

  3. Restaurant food portions shrink to cater to increasing number of solo diners

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  1. Rising interest in books on constitution and democracy amid political uncertainty
  2. KTO announces Korea’s top 100 tourist destinations featuring special events for Lunar New Year travelers
  3. Stray dog saves her sick puppy by taking it to a vet

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  1. Authorities warn the public to beware of cyber scams targeting Lunar New Year celebrations

  2. YG Entertainment prepares to say goodbye to A-list celebrities as it refocuses on music

  3. French woman loses fortune to scammer posing as Brad Pitt

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  1. TikTok considering total shutdown in U.S. on Sunday

  2. Sex And The City apartment is now gated to keep tourists away

  3. Expert shares how often you should be washing your towels to avoid gross health risks

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  1. Clever t-shirt aims to ease holiday stress over nagging relatives

  2. Survey reveals generational, gender, and regional differences in Korean vocabulary

  3. KBS to Discard Controversial Footage Shot at UNESCO Heritage Site

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  1. Ryu Seung-min’s stunning victory shakes up South Korea’s Olympic leadership

  2. Family restaurants are making a comeback with fresh strategies

  3. Starbucks says, ‘Buy something or get out’

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  1. Health authorities refute resurgence of fake news about deadly 'XBB' COVID variant
  2. AI predicted to cut 200,000 banking jobs globally within five years
  3. Los Angeles resident's emotional reunion with dog who survived Palisades fire

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  1. SM Entertainment marks 30 years with a star-studded concert in Seoul

  2. Lee Soon-jae makes history as oldest recipient of KBS Drama Awards grand prize

  3. Record cold front in Taiwan leads to 437 cardiac arrest deaths in just 10 days

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  1. Jimmy Carter returns to Georgia for a final farewell

  2. Wildfires force cancellations and shutdowns across hollywood

  3. Tearful graduation at Cheongsol Middle School, the first school to close in Bundang New Town

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  1. Researchers uncover massive "Dinosaur Highway" in Oxfordshire

  2. Apple settles lawsuit over Siri privacy concerns for $95 million

  3. Hundreds rescued as search for quake survivors continues in Tibet

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  1. Seven more Korean words added to the Oxford English Dictionary

  2. Letters and recordings highlight friendship between Carter and Kim Dae-jung

  3. 19th-century map highlights Korean naming of East Sea and strait

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  1. Survey shows younger workers are shunning management roles in pursuit of balance

  2. Billionaire who spends millions annually to reverse aging shares tips on how to stay young

  3. Demi Moore wins best actress at the 2025 Golden Globes, delivers moving speech

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  1. Travel trends for 2025: sustainability, digital detox, and noctourism

  2. Sean fulfills late coach’s dream, completes world’s first ALS care hospital

  3. Flu season drives surge in cold medicine sales

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  1. What’s on the menu for 2025? Food trends to watch

  2. Lone dog rescued after family perishes in Muan airport tragedy

  3. KBS drama team criticized for damaging UNESCO heritage site

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  1. South Koreans welcome the new year in a quieter fashion amid tragedy and tensions

  2. National Folk Museum explores the symbolism of snakes in new exhibition

  3. Citizens gather to mourn Jeju Air victims on New Year’s Day

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  1. Jeju Air flight makes emergency landing just one day after deadly crash in Muan
  2. Fear of flying spreads after Jeju Air crash, travel industry faces cancellations
  3. Han River cruise company suspended for holding fireworks show during national tragedy

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  1. Jeju Air shuts down social media accounts after deadly crash
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  3. MBC cancels awards ceremony after the deadly plane crash in Muan

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  1. Squid Game Season 2: Deeper stories, bold Choices, and mixed reviews

  2. Over 1,300 years old: Korea’s ancient ginkgo tree reveals its true age

  3. Diamonds lose their sparkle as demand drops and inventories soar

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  1. Seoul City officially launches bid to host 2036 Olympics

  2. Trump faces criticism for Christmas merchandise sales ahead of inauguration

  3. Adopted at 3 months old, 75-year-old man meets biological siblings in Christmas miracle

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  1. Shopping malls lead Christmas destinations, with seafood markets as a surprise

  2. Remains of 50,000-year-old baby mammoth found in Siberia

  3. Fake pregnancy photos trend among young women in China

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  1. Gumi faces backlash after last-minute cancellation of Lee Seung-hwan’s Christmas concert

  2. NORAD’s Santa tracker brings holiday magic to kids worldwide

  3. Seoul prepares for bustling Christmas crowds in top festive hotspots

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  1. Iconic image of Korean lawmaker among BBC's top 12 photos of 2024

  2. Immersive Cinema Paradiso exhibition brings Italian cinema to life in Seoul

  3. Lotte World Tower transforms into a giant Christmas tree for the holidays

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  1. Rising fruit prices add to grocery bills in South Korea

  2. ‘Vienna 1900: The Dreaming Artists’ exhibit draws crowds and rave reviews

  3. Co-workers hit the jackpot with consecutive lottery wins

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  1. Why have Christmas carols faded from South Korea’s streets?

  2. A flight was delayed in Atlanta; an Army vet got his saxophone from the overhead bin and played Christmas carols for everyone on board

  3. Iconic game music meets Korean tradition with stunning gugak reinterpretations

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  1. World-class opera Turandot returns to Seoul with a star-studded lineup and stunning visuals

  2. Key food service trends for 2024 focus on personalization and healthier options

  3. Popular second-hand market app helps locals and foreigners connect through community boards

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  1. Korea’s mailboxes get first major upgrade in 40 years with eco-friendly features

  2. Korea’s first living-donor liver transplant turns a medical miracle into 30 years of life

  3. ‘Introspection’ emerges as the year’s literary theme

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  1. Japanese university awards posthumous doctorate to poet Yun Dong-ju

  2. Fitness space opens at seoul subway station to promote active lifestyles

  3. Hapcheon’s “mung stay” is paws-itively popular with dog lovers

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  1. Travel industry responds to rising exchange rate pressures

  2. Classic K-pop tracks find new relevance this winter

  3. Political uncertainty dampens year-end gatherings, leaves restaurant businesses struggling

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  1. Anonymous act of kindness supports protestors with prepaid coffee

  2. Veteran actress Na moon-hee explores new possibilities in AI-crafted short films

  3. Hue for the year ahead? It's Mocha Mousse

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  1. ‘Dear Han Kang’: why Korean phrases were dropped from the Nobel ceremony at the last minute

  2. Chungam High students plead for an end to harassment

  3. A teacher’s clever lesson on democracy inspires young students to push back against unfair rules

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  1. Professors select idiom reflecting ‘reckless abuse of power’ as the year's most fitting expression

  2. Deepfake fake news raises concerns among the public

  3. Seoul ramps up late-night transit options for December

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  1. Han Kang explores love, violence, and the threads of humanity in Nobel lecture

  2. Martial law sparks political awakening among korea's younger generation

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  1. Han Kang steps into the spotlight for Nobel week celebrations

  2. Wild Baekdu Mountain tiger spotted in China for the first time in 30 years

  3. By the numbers: 2,063 days and 700 million euros to restore Notre Dame

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  1. South Korean shooter Kim Yeji named one of BBC's 100 women of 2024

  2. ChatGPT becomes a go-to "digital therapist" for venting emotions

  3. 'I'm sorry': Soldier mobilized by martial law seen apologizing to citizens

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  1. High-end Christmas cakes spark debate over soaring prices

  2. Oxford Dictionary’s ‘Word of the Year’ highlights the impact of 'trivial' social media content

  3. Elton John reveals he is unable to watch his own musical after losing eyesight

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  1. TV dramas from the 2000s find newfound popularity among younger audiences

  2. Australian Parliament bans social media for under-16s with world-first law

  3. Sweet rice cake “cereal” is the latest K-food craze to take over social media

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  1. NewJeans announces departure from ADOR

  2. Snowstorm brings art, heroism, and unusual commutes to South Korea

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  1. Seoul sees heaviest November snowfall in 117 years

  2. One civil servant’s mission to make Uijeongbu’s streets safer

  3. Step into van Gogh’s world at Seoul’s largest-ever retrospective

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  1. The bungeo-ppang map is back to guide your winter cravings

  2. Squid Game turns Paris into a playground for season 2 launch

  3. Demand for seasonless fashion rises with increasingly unpredictable weather

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  1. Norovirus food poisoning cases rise in winter, prompting health warnings

  2. Fitness, gratitude, and growth top year-end goals in survey

  3. Suwon deer captured after attacks, now seeking a new home

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  1. Jung Woo-sung confirmed as father of model Moon Ga-bi's son

  2. Rare retirement ceremony held for three dairy cows at Jangheung farm

  3. Missiles pose growing risk to civilian flights over Middle East

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  1. Seoul's Myeongdong ranks 9th in the world for priciest retail rents

  2. Coca-Cola’s AI-generated TV holiday ad falls flat with consumers

  3. Father walks 740 kilometers to save his daughter with a rare disease

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  1. Ex-Ador CEO Min Hee-jin resigns from board, leaves K-pop label

  2. Meet the new AI grandmother that can scam the scammers on your behalf

  3. Staff 'banana-proof' areas for Swedish minister's unusual phobia

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  1. Hyundai names its first-ever foreign CEO

  2. Beauty brands target gen Z and gen alpha with mini-size products

  3. Innovative test kit verifies Korean beef authenticity in just 15 minutes

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  1. Guesthouses reshape community living in new apartments

  2. Eye color-changing surgery gains popularity in the US despite risks

  3. Airport search sparks outrage after woman forced to remove sanitary pad for drug test

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  1. Hard work, good food, and no phones for 19 days: Guess which job?

  2. Four-legged robot completes marathon in groundbreaking achievement

  3. Debate sparks over Airbnb’s gladiator-themed event at the Colosseum

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  1. IOC pushes to change Korean athletes' Japanese-style names to Korean on website

  2. This year’s jade-green exam mechanical pencil already a collector’s item

  3. Scientists discover the world’s largest coral in the Pacific, visible even from space

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  1. The surprising first thing students want to do after exams

  2. Police bust massive cryptocurrency scam targeting thousands

  3. Rembrandt's Night Watch: Major restoration begins in full view of the public

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  1. Unfair contracts crackdown aims to protect engaged couples from extra wedding fees

  2. Hiking in Seoul draws more international tourists with tailored services and cultural programs

  3. Shop owner's act of kindness transforms a homeless man's life, inspiring thousands online

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  1. Fireworks festival in Busan disrupted by bridge lighting mishap

  2. Naver says it is ready to take ‘personalized AI shopping’ to another level of customization

  3. Indonesian noodle giant sparks IP concerns with 'Korean ramyeon(한국라면)' launch featuring NewJeans

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  1. Han Kang to make history as first Korean Nobel Laureate introduced in Korean

  2. Seoul animal groups gear up for winter cat care amid ongoing conflicts

  3. Binggrae’s iconic banana milk bottle aims for heritage status

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  1. ‘Digital Pungnyu’ brings Joseon-era Korea to life at Seoul’s Changgyeong-gung Palace

  2. Seoul’s Outdoor Library closes the year with music, films, an autumn farewell

  3. Parents turn to Gatbawi Buddha with hopes and prayers for exam success

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  1. Instagram uses AI to detect underage users and move them to teen accounts

  2. Yoga stunt at Korean palace earns Vietnamese tourist ire in her home country

  3. Rome constructs what looks like a “backyard swimming pool” in front of one of its major tourist landmarks and the response is brutal

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  1. Korean's jang set to gain Unesco cultural heritage recognition

  2. Indonesian tribe Cia-Cia’s language gets an alphabet: Korea’s

  3. Creative or kitschy? Luxury brand’s $4,800 celery clutch turns heads

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  1. Cusco turns to South Korea for help with mounting waste crisis

  2. Professors turn whispers into viral social media content with quirky ASMR videos

  3. Couple skips wedding to donate and support children in need

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  1. Department stores battle for top Christmas lights photo spot

  2. Collins Dictionary crowns 'brat' word of the year

  3. Voyager 1 spacecraft phones home with transmitter that hasn't been used in more than 4 decades

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  1. Slurp and celebrate: Gumi’s one-of-a-kind ramen festival kicks off with the world’s longest noodle restaurant

  2. Walking just after a meal proves more effective for weight loss than waiting to exercise after a meal

  3. Social media flooded with exaggerated AI diet transformations

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  1. Secondhand platforms become a new marketplace for apartment parking spaces

  2. Mount Fuji remains snowless for longer than ever before

  3. Security guard discovers gold in trash, goes above and beyond to return it to owner

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  1. MAMA Awards to make landmark US debut in November

  2. Rosé and Bruno Mars shine a spotlight on Korea’s original “Apartment” anthem

  3. Vast ancient Mayan city is found in a Mexican jungle — by accident

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  1. Catchy or distracting? Students steer clear of these 'ban' songs before big exam

  2. France pushes to ban smartphones at elementary, middle and high schools nationwide in September 2025

  3. Timothée Chalamet crashes his own lookalike contest in NYC

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  1. Beloved actress Kim Soo-mi laid to rest after 50 years of inspiring fans

  2. Reviving the legend: AI project brings Shin Hae-chul’s voice back for 10th anniversary tribute

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  1. Cho Yong-pil drops 20th studio album, possibly his last

  2. From K-pop poster star to BBQ queen: the unexpected journey of singer Lee Ji-yeon

  3. Study finds cats learn new words faster than human infants

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  1. Debate heats up over no tattoo zones in Korea’s top hotels and gyms

  2. Han Kang's Nobel Prize boosts spotlight on independent bookstores

  3. ‘Swicy’ items take over restaurant menus and food marketing in the U.S.

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  1. Rosé’s collab with Bruno Mars, ‘APT.,’ tops charts and takes over TikTok

  2. Study reveals kimchi’s surprising benefits for weight loss and gut health

  3. Rest stop surprise: award-winning restroom impresses with elegant design

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  1. Music industry figures call for changes in the wake of former One Direction star’s tragic death

  2. Namhae-gun County combines Southeast Asian greens with traditional Korean flavors

  3. Luminarie festival lights up Seokchon Lake with “dream, universe & love”

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  1. Culinary Class Wars leads to heightened interest in fine dining, surge in premium kitchenware sales

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  1. Han Kang makes first official remarks since her Nobel Prize win
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  1. 70 years of dedication: honoring South Korea's guardians of Dokdo

  2. "Squid Game" fan experience opens in New York as global rollout begins

  3. Actor Ha Jung-woo presents a collection of artworks that reflect his journey through life in his latest solo exhibition

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  1. New Jeans Hanni attends parliamentary hearing, calls for better treatment of artists

  2. The surprising Korean connection of a Nobel laureate you may not know

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  1. Jeonju’s unmanned ramyeon cafes create connections for the isolated

  2. TV shows and online platforms face scrutiny for glamorizing alcohol

  3. Experts say we should be concerned about ultra-processed vegan foods

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  1. Meet the artist who knows Nobel winners before the world does

  2. Han kang’s Nobel win sparks K-literature wave across Europe

  3. DNA study confirms Christopher Columbus’s remains are entombed in Seville

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  1. South Korea’s Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel Prize in literature

  2. “Gourmet” ramyeon: instant noodles get a social media makeover

  3. Rafael Nadal announces his upcoming retirement from tennis

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  1. AI Makes historic mark at Nobel Prizes, winning big in chemistry and physics

  2. Sungsimdang bakery tightens rules after abuse of priority pass for pregnant women

  3. Man wins millions in lottery after a dream about celebrity restaurateur Baek Jong-won

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  1. Korea fosters global cultural exchanges through Hangeul Day events

  2. Guests skip weddings as cash gift expectations rise

  3. From Malaysia to the Korean Army: one soldier’s journey to reconnect with his heritage

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  1. UN diplomats take the runway in Hanbok for Korea’s national day celebration

  2. Temple retreat (with pasta on the menu) for singles in their 40s lead to new romantic connections

  3. Heinz apologizes after ad featuring black family sparks anger on social media

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  1. Firefighters' meager meal budget sparks concerns over nutrition

  2. Lost biblical plant with medicinal properties resurrected from 1,000-year-old seed

  3. Italy senate set to open its doors to cats and dogs

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  1. Note about 97-year-old dad's indoor smoking ignites social media debate

  2. A little robot helps sick children attend school and socialize with peers

  3. Experts say painting found by junk dealer stored in an Italian family's cellar is original Picasso

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  1. Busan International Film Festival opens with star-studded ceremony and new honors

  2. Switzerland and Italy redraw border due to melting glaciers

  3. Running crews face restrictions as complaints rise in Seoul parks

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  1. Netflix show sparks revival of Korea's fine dining scene

  2. Skyrocketing vegetable prices put pressure on kimchi season

  3. A mother's unique punishment for son's prank sparks online praise and debate

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  1. 80-year-old Miss Universe Korea contestant proves age is just a number

  2. KTO and Kakao Mobility team up to launch autumn foliage travel map featuring scenic spots across S.Korea

  3. New Zealand reclaims world record for largest mass haka

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  1. Seongsu-dong, Seoul, makes top 5 of TimeOut’s ‘World’s Coolest Neighborhoods’ for 2024

  2. Yoo Seung-jun's visa application is denied for the third time

  3. A TV reporter was doing a live hurricane report when he rescued a woman from a submerged car

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  1. Quick-thinking bus driver rescues man in wheelchair during rainstorm

  2. Chile foundation denounces destruction by offroad drivers of ancient geoglyphs in Atacama Desert

  3. The "She deserved the purse" trend sparks pay-it-forward movement for moms

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  1. Ulleung-do delivery worker earns $5,200 a month in tough island conditions

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  1. Janet Jackson gets slammed for calling Kamala Harris “not black”

  2. Man smashes Ai Weiwei’s porcelain sculpture at Italian museum

  3. Pesto the fat baby penguin is a viral global superstar

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  1. Korea Heritage Service, Disney to bring Mickey to royal palace

  2. South Korea to open its longest walking trail yet

  3. Local pear promo video goes viral with more than 13 million views

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  1. Rare natural quintuplets born amid S.Korea’s low birth rate concerns

  2. France asks for EU help to destroy 'unprofitable' Bordeaux vines

  3. Zimbabwe and Namibia will kill scores of elephants to feed people facing drought

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  1. Olympic shooting medalist Kim Ye-ji cast as assassin in spinoff series

  2. Lady Gaga addresses rumors she ‘was a man’ early in her career

  3. Hundreds of cars stranded in the middle of a farm road after following their GPS

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  1. First-ever Chuseok celebration held at the White House

  2. Study shows ‘light pollution’ at night may increase risk of Alzheimer’s

  3. The internet is in love with baby hippo Moo Deng

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  1. An iconic movie theater in the heart of Seoul closes after 66 years
  2. Instagram announces new policy that will force millions of teens into protected accounts
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  1. Billionaire Jared Isaacman becomes first person to take part in private spacewalk

  2. Seongnam's matchmaking event 'Solomon's Choice' leads to 115 new relationships

  3. Fishing boat off Jeju coast overrun by tens of thousands of dragonflies

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  1. Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president

  2. NewJeans takes a stand, calls for CEO Min Hee-jin’s return amid Hybe conflict

  3. Woman's bizarre behavior in underground shopping mall leads to drug arrest

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  1. James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies aged 93

  2. Study shows coffee may help keep your skin youthful

  3. Gimcheon City embraces humorous mix-up with 'Gimbap Cheonguk' to launch new Gimbap Festival

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  1. Pooches in prams outpace actual baby carriages in South Korea

  2. Worsening landslides are destroying multimillion-dollar homes in California

  3. Japanese man claims he only sleeps 30 minutes a day and that it is the secret to his success

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  1. Opera superstar Angela Gheorghiu exits Tosca performance after mixed audience reaction

  2. Late summer heat lingers as fall approaches, with potential typhoon risks ahead

  3. Court upholds taxi license revocation for overcharging foreigners

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  1. Seoul City hosts event to raise awareness and support for dementia patients

  2. Wearing waterproof mascara to bed can be harmful to your health, eye doctor warns

  3. 'TSA tray aesthetic' is a thing, thanks or no thanks to TikTok

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  1. South Korean paralympian overcomes tragedy, swims the Seine, and makes history

  2. Frequent raccoon sightings in Songdo parks lead to public safety warnings and precautions

  3. Spanish supermarket shoppers using pineapples to search for love in surprising new social media trend

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  1. Climate change puts Korea's beloved cabbage dish at risk

  2. Korean students’ space-themed art to travel to the International Space Station

  3. Bus driver’s kindness ensures safe commute for pregnant passenger

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  1. Seoul skies to light up for 2024 International Fireworks Festival 2024

  2. Decorating the inside of your fridge with picture frames and flowers is a thing

  3. Family's backyard funeral for 3-year-old daughter's pacifier amuses social media

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  1. Navy officer becomes S.Korea's first female deep-sea diver after conquering grueling training

  2. ‘Oasis Reunion Live’ tickets officially sold out as fans complain about surge in prices

  3. A 4-year-old boy broke a 3,500-year-old jar at an Israeli museum; then this happened

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  1. Car swallowed by massive sinkhole in Seoul

  2. Bank of Korea allows limited commercial use of currency designs, including coin-shaped pastry

  3. Swimming home: a unique commute for Swiss workers

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  1. KBO cheerleading routine reaches viral TikTok challenge status; everyone is surprised

  2. Rising sea temperatures bring subtropical marine life to East Sea waters

  3. Father passes away after 25-year search for missing daughter

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  1. Football mourns the passing of Eriksson; David Beckham leads the tributes

  2. Real-life whistleblower who inspired the film 'Citizen of a Kind' receives 50 million won for exposing voice phishing scam

  3. Trash levels drop at Gangneung beaches despite more visitors

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  1. Rising deepfake crimes spark national outcry in South Korea

  2. Jackie Chan to carry torch ahead of Paris Paralympics opening ceremony this week

  3. Woman, 102, becomes Britain's oldest skydiver

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  1. Busan film festival to honor late actor Lee Sun-kyun with special tribute

  2. The smallest premature twin brothers defy the odds with ‘miraculous’ recovery

  3. Viral Korean recipe on TikTok r causes unprecedented cucumber shortage in Iceland

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  1. Rising water temperatures cause massive fish deaths on Gyeongnam’s southern coast

  2. Why people are so upset about the surprise cameo in the new ‘Alien’ film

  3. Chinese factory workers tests up to 10,000 vapes a day

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  1. Ulsan introduces new method to tackle the challenges of extinguishing EV fires

  2. Korean-founded Kyoto International High makes historic run to Japan's baseball finals

  3. Restaurant owner refuses refund over hair claim with proof of short hair

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  1. Gen Z trend keywords revealed at 2024 Y-Trend Conference

  2. German court upholds conviction of 99-year-old former Nazi camp secretary

  3. Diving photo craze leads to increased accidents at popular coastal spots in Jeju

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  1. Choi Min-sik stirs controversy by urging theaters to cut prices in the streaming era

  2. The Paris Olympic stars are taking the advertising industry by storm

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  1. Kim Min-hee wins best performance at Locarno Film Festival

  2. One of the most beloved French actors, Alain Delon, has died

  3. Illegal trade of celebrity flight details on social media sparks privacy concerns

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  1. KBS issues official apology for airing the opera 'Madame Butterfly' on Korea's National Liberation Day

  2. Multiple people charged in connection to actor Matthew Perry’s death

  3. YouTube shuts down teen's 250-hour no-sleep stream

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  1. Korea to honor independence fighters from Cuba on Liberation Day

  2. SNU car stickers for parents spark debate over elitism

  3. Neighbors turn on each other in Portofino air conditioner crackdown

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  1. 'Suga Challenge' mocks BTS member's drunk driving incident

  2. Scientists have just discovered oceans of liquid water on Mars, but there's a catch

  3. Endangered Steller sea lion spotted twice in the East Sea in two days

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  1. 75-year-old pharmacist looks after 5,000 island residents

  2. Adele quietly deletes Rising Sun flag image after Korean fans protest

  3. Japan advisory on megaquake fuels spread of misinformation on social media

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  1. Matchmaking at the temple: a modern twist on tradition

  2. Celine Dion says she 'does not endorse' Trump use of Titanic song

  3. Sandwich shop to offer ‘seagull insurance’ to customers robbed of their toasties

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  1. Kim Yu-jin wins gold medal in women's taekwondo

  2. Banksy reveals third London animal mural in three days

  3. Kate Winslet refused to hide her "belly rolls" after a crew member told her to sit up straight

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  1. Suga loses license after driving electric kickboard drunk

  2. A job once thought to be reserved for the elderly becomes increasingly sought after among the younger population for its security

  3. Pyeongchang sheep farm hosts space-out competition

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  1. The 'unofficial sport' at the 2024 Paris Olympics is pin trading
  2. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 special edition for Paris 2024 Olympics athletes is selling on eBay
  3. Study shows drinking water from plastic bottles can increase blood pressure

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  1. Big Bang’s G-Dragon launches foundation to combat drug abuse

  2. Neighbors rally to support Incheon residents after electric vehicle fire disrupts power during heatwave

  3. Hollywood superstars seen enjoying their summer in Korea

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  1. Amid prolonged heatwave, bands send crowds into frenzy at 2024 Pentaport Rock Festival

  2. Grammy Museum displays BTS, Seventeen and more HYBE artists’ memorabilia

  3. Energy gel snack Shin Yu-bin munched on during Olympic table tennis match completely sold out

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  1. Italian boxer Angela Carini abandons Olympic fight after 46 seconds against Imane Khelif

  2. No more instant noodles for passengers on Korean Air with risk of turbulences increases

  3. US minor league team wears uniforms with the word 'kimchi' written in Hangeul

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  1. Striking podium selfie with North and South Korean athletes at the Olympics hailed as show of rare cross border harmony

  2. The inspiring journeys of lesser-known Olympians at Paris 2024

  3. Starving Gaza boy saved by a viral social media photo

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  1. Korean shooter Kim Yeji is currently the internet’s favorite Olympic ‘main character’

  2. Olympics medalists celebrate in front of thousands of fans at new Champions Park in Paris

  3. Family caught camping in restricted coastal area in Jeju

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  1. Samsung brings fans closer to athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics

  2. Athletes report food shortage in Olympic village at the Paris Games

  3. Extreme tropical nights bring sleeplessness and sweltering heat across South Korea

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  1. S.Korea accepts UNESCO listing of Japan's Sado mine

  2. Celine Dion delivers show-stopping performance from the Eiffel Tower at the 2024 Paris Olympics

  3. DJ Peggy Gou performance at Boiler Room Seoul canceled due to overcrowding

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  1. Unprecedented heat wave grips Korean Peninsula after heavy rain

  2. Covid-19 alert in Paris as summer games kick off

  3. Taiwanese social media users say trailer for new Taiwanese TV show depicting invasion of Taiwan by Chinese military forces an "immersive experience"

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  1. 2024 Paris summer Olympics aims to set a milestone in sustainability

  2. Paris 2024 cuts avocados and foie gras from menu, promotes French delicacies including baguettes

  3. Athletes put cardboard beds to the test at Paris Olympics

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  1. Barami, the Lion, soon to reunite with his daughter at Cheongju Zoo

  2. Korea Consumer Agency calls more transparent review system on delivery platforms

  3. Pilot 4-day work week brings positive impact to Severance Hospitals

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  1. 'Morning Dew' singer and theater founder Kim Min-gi dies aged 73

  2. South Korean convenience stores set a global standard with unparalleled convenience

  3. Merchandise marketing sparks controversy

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  1. S. Koreans’ chicken consumption per capita more than doubled to 26 in 2023 from 20 years ago

  2. Lee Issac Chung, ‘Minari’ director, sees explosive success with new disaster film ‘Twisters’

  3. Heavy rain halts Singer Psy's concert mid-performance

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  1. Singer Lim Young-woong voted top advertising model by industry professionals
  2. Korean national announced as person with highest IQ in World Memory Championships
  3. Dubai chocolate craze leads to shortage of the popular confectionary in S.Korea

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  1. Cow bones buried 500 years ago unearthed near Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul

  2. Team Mongolia’s Paris Olympics outfits take the internet by storm

  3. Paris mayor swims in Seine as river is cleaned up just in time for Olympics

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  1. 'Cyber wrecker' YouTubers apologize to Tzuyang over extortion conspiracy

  2. 'Not harmful to health': Korea's Buldak spicy noodles return to shelves as Denmark reverses recall

  3. Kids dive into survival swimming with navy experts

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  1. BTS' Jin carries Paris Olympics torch amid cheers from thousands of fans

  2. Historic map from 1794 displayed at Dokdo Museum

  3. Trump attack T-shirts go on sale in China moments after US rally shooting incident

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  1. Korean authors shine in NYT's top 100 books of the 21st century

  2. Shannen Doherty dead at 53 after battling cancer

  3. Astronauts could be drinking their own urine in ‘Dune’-inspired space suits

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  1. YouTuber Tzuyang opens up about 4 years of abuse by ex-boyfriend

  2. China rocked by cooking oil contamination scandal

  3. Dramatic sudden downpour in Wonju sparks online buzz

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  1. KTO launches 'Taste your Korea' campaign brand to promote gastronomic tourism

  2. Gimhae invites global travelers to a one-month-long tour program this fall

  3. Airbnb consistently fails to protect guests from hidden cameras

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  1. Seoulites take showing off literally to new heights

  2. Copenhagen offers rewards to tourists who pick litter in the city

  3. The driest desert on the planet is in bloom

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  1. Foreign tourists' unapproved drone flights cause problems for police

  2. Hidden sugar in smoothies revealed in Seoul study

  3. Filipinos react as Department of Health considers ‘Mukbang ban’ following vlogger’s death

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  1. Tourists flock to East Coast beaches during a break in the monsoon

  2. Japan (at last) announces end to floppy disk era

  3. Temple stay for dogs offers a unique experience in Korea

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  1. Investigation into major traffic accident near Seoul City Hall subway station raises concerns about sudden acceleration

  2. Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs linked to increased risk of rare form of blindness

  3. Historical figures come to life with AI, endorse Seoul's Arisu water

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  1. Portrait of 15th-century politician and scholar Shin Suk-ju elevated to national treasure status

  2. Study shows ants can carry out life-saving amputations on injured nest mates

  3. China's young people are 'revenge saving' even as Gen Zers around the world are piling up debt

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  1. BTS’ Jin set to be a torchbearer at the Paris Olympics, Government steps up support for S.Korea’s Olympic athletes

  2. Japan to require installation of safety gadgets to help seniors reduce accidents

  3. Seoul city to hand out 50,000 portable alarm devices to people at risk of crimes

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  1. Digital exhibit in Seoul showcases ㄷ860 years of Notre-Dame cathedral history

  2. Samsung hospital funeral hall introduces reusable dishware

  3. "3am Korean fruit bowl punch challenge" takes social media by storm

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  1. Study shows Busan entering phase of extinction

  2. Japanese scientists create smiling robot with 'living skin’ using collagen

  3. South African researchers test use of nuclear technology to curb rhino poaching

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  1. Researchers fool university markers with AI-generated exam papers

  2. Seventeen named UNESCO's first-ever Goodwill Ambassador for Youth

  3. Sensors proposed for pregnant women priority seats on subway

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  1. Son Heung-min's father among coaches accused of child abuse

  2. Seoul's plan for a 100-meter high national flag pole draws mixed reactions from the public

  3. Beware of the hidden dangers of washing fruit and veggies in valley streams

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  1. City of Miryang apologizes for 2004 gang rape case

  2. Water supply disruption causes major inconvenience in Songdo

  3. More snakes make their way into urban residential areas as temperatures rise

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  1. Tribute from the past as family of fallen Korean War soldier receives special gift

  2. Parisians threaten to poop in River Seine to protest Olympic clean-up costs

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  1. ‘Comfort women' statue set up for the first time in Italy on the island of Sardinia

  2. Denmark's Buldak ramyeon recall sparks Google search spike

  3. Daejeon's Daedeok Innopolis research centers capitalize on the popularity of local bakery

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  1. McDonald's Korea halts sales of french fries due to concerns about 'substandard' frozen potato

  2. Affordable barbershops in Nakwon-dong gain new attention

  3. Pet funeral homes in high demand but short supply

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  1. NYT: Gyemoim(계모임), the power of collective saving in South Korea

  2. Aqua Planet 63 to close this month after 39 years

  3. First heat wave alert hits Seoul as temperatures soar

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  1. Shin Yun-bok's 'Gosainmuldo(고사인물도)' painting reported stolen

  2. Golf legend Pak Se-ri addresses legal dispute with father

  3. Seoul battles mosquitoes with tech and community efforts

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  1. Cannes Lions looks to laughter as ad industry feels threat of AI

  2. Social media reacts to a news story revealing a $2,900 DIOR bag costs only $60 to produce

  3. Soldier moved by random act of kindness extended by stranger at a local coffee shop

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  1. Korean baseball fever reaches new heights

  2. Pork belly in a can: Convenience or gimmick?

  3. Parisians on TikTok plead: ‘Don’t come’ to Paris for the Olympics

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  1. Food companies exposed for 'shrinkflation' practices

  2. A popular tourist destination in China has installed toilet timers and reactions are mixed

  3. Tennis match at Incheon Airport leaves authorities in a standoff

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  1. Gym bans 'ajummas,' permits only 'cultured, elegant women'
  2. Insurers begin compensation for N. Korea's trash-filled balloons
  3. Denmark recalls South Korean firm’s instant noodles for being too spicy

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  1. BigHit Music officially announces Jin of BTS's upcoming military discharge
  2. Study shows wild elephants may have names that other elephants use to call them
  3. Bat surprises resident in broad daylight

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  1. 'Water fasting' goes viral among teenagers despite health concerns

  2. Singer and artist Solbi tackles cyberbullying through art

  3. China to reveal beloved panda Fu Bao to public on June 12

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  1. Busan resident apologizes for displaying Rising Sun flag on Memorial Day

  2. Hotels embrace local flavors with unique shaved ice desserts

  3. Rio’s most famous landmark lights up in Korean hanbok

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  1. Victim of Miryang gang rape never consented to revealing suspects' identities

  2. Gucci, Chanel, Hermes are eager to support Korean cultural heritage for this reason

  3. Outrage in Busan as rising sun flag appears on Memorial Day

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  1. G-Dragon appointed as visiting professor at KAIST

  2. Five Korean universities make top 100 of QS World University Rankings

  3. Video of elementary student slapping vice principal in Jeonju sparks outrage

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  1. Seoul launches 100% recycled plastic bottles for its branded drinking water Arisu

  2. China’s Chang’e-6 probe lifts off with samples from moon’s far side in historic first

  3. Chaos on highway as cash flies through the air

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  1. Baemin, South Korea’s top food delivery app, to impose fees for takeout orders

  2. Illegal outdoor restaurants cause traffic chaos in Seoul's popular areas

  3. Donors raise $233,000 to give 90-year-old American cart pusher a chance at retirement

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  1. Ador CEO Min Hee-jin keeps job, offers olive branch to HYBE

  2. NewJeans makes Billboard's 21 Under 21 list for 2024

  3. Foreign diners in Korea profess their new-found love for one of Korea’s oldest comfort foods

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  1. Court sides with NewJeans label ADOR's CEO Min Hee-jin in dispute with HYBE

  2. Why young people are ditching spicy snacks for slow-aging diets

  3. Startup claims it has created AI head transplant system, plans to perform first procedure within the decade

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  1. Demand for corkage-free restaurants rising as prices soar

  2. Cocaine usage on the rise in Korea's wastewater analysis

  3. Study reveals surprising amount of urine in public pools

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  1. Most office workers say they support a four-day workweek

  2. Korea develops first artificial cultivation of rare morel mushrooms

  3. Actress Han Ye-seul says encountered 'discrimination' during honeymoon in Italy

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  1. Hangang College Music Festival returns for the first time in 12 years and draws tens of thousands
  2. 60-year-old Alejandra Rodríguez loses Miss Argentina crown, but wins ‘Best Face’
  3. From novice cook to Honorary Alumnus: A beloved local business owner’s decades-long journey with Kwangwoon University

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  1. Dog trainer Kang Hyung Wook gets emotional as he tries to clarify the allegations against him

  2. Haeundae district hosts rendezvous to unite young singles

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  1. Ryu Jun-yeol says 'commenting on personal controversies only make it worse... silence is best'

  2. Michael Schumacher’s family wins case against publisher over fake AI interview

  3. Monkeys ‘falling out of trees like apples’ in Mexico amid brutal heatwave

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  1. “Eraser Service” helps young people clean up their digital past

  2. Passengers on Singapore Airlines flight describe nightmare at 37,000 feet

  3. Vietnam cracks down on TikTok-inspired road dances and yoga

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  1. Animal rights activists protest taxidermizing 5-year-old tiger Taebaek

  2. Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI stole her voice

  3. The rise and spread of apartment breakfast services: From Gangnam to everywhere"

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  1. Kang Hyung-wook's Bodeum Company accused of 'continuous gaslighting' in viral reviews

  2. Japanese world eating champion retires because he can no longer feel hunger

  3. Forgiven: American returns stolen beer mug to German beer hall after 52 years

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  1. Popera singer Kim Ho-joong admits to drunk driving

  2. “Psick University” comedians apologize days after insulting video causes nationwide criticism

  3. 75-year-old fan of IU and K-dramas invited to Korea by Ministry of Culture

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  1. Kim Ho-joong involved in hit-and-run scandal claims he didn't drink amid alleged agency cover-up

  2. Sungsimdang’s future at Daejeon Station uncertain amid rising rent demands

  3. No more missing flights due to mistakes in passport English names

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  1. Trot singer Kim Ho Joong under police investigation for a Hit-and-run accident, surveillance footage revealed

  2. 'The Roundup: Punishment' surpasses 10 million viewers, becoming 24th Korean film to achieve milestone

  3. Unusual mid-May heavy snow advisory issued in Gangwon mountains

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  1. Oriental mayfly covers Seoul in Early Heats.

  2. Oldest student at Howard University graduates.

  3. Türkiye emerging as a mecca for people with hair loss.

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  2. How the American MZ generation shops for affordable wedding dresses.

  3. Seoul Metro Corporation in battle against pigeons flying into subway trains.

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  1. 94th Chunhyang Festival receiving positive reviews for cheap but quality food.

  2. Man escapes prison, but repatriation remains difficult even if caught.

  3. 50,000 gathered for the Seoul Lotus Lantern Procession.

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  1. Korean YouTuber accused of stabbing YouTube rival to death on stream

  2. Dog goes on incredible journey to make it back home, 41 days after going missing

  3. Seoul’s ‘Haechi Bus’ attracts over 160,000 riders in first month with fun design

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  1. District office mistakenly warns of 70 fierce dogs breaking loose in Daejeon

  2. Amid worker shortages, Toyota raises the maximum retirement age to 70

  3. The Olympic flame arrives in Marseilles

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  1. Universities compete to book top celebrities as students question festival spending priorities

  2. South Korean ‘German Village’ unveils European-style boutique hotel

  3. New research confirms that Beethoven had lead poisoning

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  1. AI announcers are increasingly adopted in South Korean broadcasting as cost-effective alternatives.

  2. Historic South Korea-Nepal friendship expedition conquers unexplored Himalayan peak

  3. Busan father on welfare leaves box of snacks and money at police station for underprivileged family on Children’s Day

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  1. Subtitles increasingly used in South Korean media to accommodate changing viewer habits

  2. Debate rages over ‘overly fatty’ samgyeopsal

  3. ARMY enraged over ongoing HYBE-Ador feud

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  1. Motion picture academy celebrates Youn Yuh-jung's films with special screenings

  2. Hybe and Dahn World deny connection rumors, take legal action against cult association allegations

  3. Scientists identify a gene in tiny flies that regulates social network behavior, names it after actor Kevin Bacon

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  1. Matthew Bourne's raw, unconventional ballet 'Romeo and Juliet' to hit Seoul this month

  2. A 98-year-old Ukraine woman walks 10 km under shelling to escape Russians and to reunite with her family

  3. ‘Monsters’ behind wall in toddler’s bedroom discovered to be massive hive of 50,000 bees

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  1. Korea’s booming medical tourism: Skin care, plastic surgery in demand

  2. ‘Moon of Seoul’ set to rise in June, offering night views of Seoul from 150 meters above

  3. Student finds lost earphone in just 10 minutes using a math formula

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  1. Han River Festival 2024 kicks off in May; the goal is to attract 3 million visitors by year-end

  2. Kansong Art Museum returns to its regular exhibition schedule in a decade, revisits its origins

  3. Airline keeps mistaking 101-year-old woman for a baby

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  1. NewJeans’ new music video surpasses 10 million views less than 2 days after its release

  2. Oxford University's Hallyu Academy brings Korean culture to life with hands-on kimchi class

  3. Koreans' number one favorite seafood is this

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  1. Hundreds of university students arrested across US campuses as Gaza protests continue

  2. Newly-introduced Venice entry fee sparks confusion and protests on day one

  3. Convenience stores become popular sales platform for small gold bars

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  1. South Korean kimbap franchises raise prices amid soaring seaweed costs

  2. Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes

  3. South Korean campers clash over prime spots as 'staking tents' increase

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  1. America is obsessed with a spicy South Korean ramyeon product with bright pink packaging

  2. Uk scientists develop a non-alcoholic beverage that mimics the buzz of alcohol

  3. Restaurant staff rally on their day off, boosting sales and earning owner's praise

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  1. Restaurant publicly boycotts doctors on medical strike

  2. Doctors save baby of pregnant woman killed in Israeli airstrike on Rafah

  3. Movie on the special bond between Fu Bao her keepers set for fall release

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  1. JYP's Park Jin-young champions a culture of giving with 2 billion won donation

  2. Jeon Hyun-moo tops the list for most TV appearances in South Korea

  3. Cicadas incoming: Billions of insects poised to emerge in double-brood invasion

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  1. Park Chan-wook working on English-language TV adaptation of 'Oldboy'

  2. Post-election disposal of political banners raises environmental concerns

  3. Seoul to remove 'The Host' monster sculpture along Han River amid aesthetic concerns, taxpayer backlash

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  1. Korean Muslim YouTuber says he is determined to build a mosque in Incheon

  2. The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ film will be available for the first time in over 50 years

  3. “Gastroenteritis Man” extorts restaurants with fake illness claims

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  1. Inaugural AI beauty pageant to score contestants on appearance and online influence

  2. Will Smith surprises Coachella with ‘Men in Black’ performance

  3. High school students perform uninvited at teacher's wedding, prompt online debate on proper etiquette

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  1. Korea marks 10 years of Sewol tragedy with memorials and safety awareness programs

  2. Billboard CEO champions K-pop's global impact as Billboard Korea gets ready to launch

  3. Extra charge for asking to remove ingredient from a dish sparks debate among social media users

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  1. British online casino company draws criticism for featuring Korean naval war hero

  2. 1,000-won bakeries become popular amid high inflation

  3. Survey shows ignorance is bliss when it comes to romantic partners' ex4

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  1. Park Chan-wook's "The Sympathizer" wins over U.S. critics ahead of HBO premiere

  2. Chechnya bans dance music that is either too fast or too slow; one favorite children's song has made the cut

  3. Commercial featuring nuns taking potato chips for communion sparks outrage in Italy

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  1. HYBE set to become the first entertainment firm on FTC's 'large business group' list

  2. Hwang Sok-yong's novel shortlisted for 2024 international Booker Prize

  3. Seven Korean restaurants ranked in 2024 New York Times’ 100 Best list

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  1. Army Ranger legend and last living Korean War Medal of Honor recipient Ralph Puckett dies at 97
  2. Crates of gratitude pose a conundrum for Gwangju emergency services
  3. Dozens of couples participate in mass wedding ceremony during eclipse

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  1. Burger King's controversial marketing stunt sparks confusion over Whopper's fate

  2. To battle wartime hunger, Gazans turn to a humble leafy green vegetable

  3. 94-year-old Ohio grandma sets out to visit all 7 continents with her grandson

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  1. BoA hints at retirement amid online criticism

  2. Ministry of Justice extradites Albanian fugitive who committed murder and acquired citizenship under false identity

  3. Cheongju City launches public restroom locator service

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  1. Broadcasters turn to AI, upgraded prediction systems for election night coverage

  2. Russia condemns IOC chief Bach for discrediting international sport

  3. Taipei 101's stability during earthquake attracts global attention to its design

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  1. Koreans bid tearful farewell to beloved giant panda Fu Bao

  2. Goyang City ranks high in 2023 Global Destination Sustainability Index

  3. National Gwacheon Science Museum to host the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex exhibition

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  1. Baby Shark and Bebefinn make a splash at White House Easter Egg Roll

  2. Exhuma: Breaking records and bridging cultures as Asia's favorite Korean occult hit

  3. South Korea seeks UNESCO listing for the art of traditional papermaking

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  1. Cherry blossom season begins in Seoul with the warmest temperatures so far this year

  2. New study shows that dogs can associate words with corresponding objects

  3. 20-year-old Porsche driver's escape exposes drunk driving loopholes

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  1. Tongyeong International Music Festival continues to embody diversity across music and culture

  2. Cross-industry brand licensing shapes South Korean apparel market

  3. A near miss at Seventeen’s Incheon concert due to network disruption

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  1. Chinese part of Mount Paekdu named UNESCO global geopark
  2. Survey reveals restaurateur Baek Jong-won picked as number one choice for brunch companion among Korean soldiers
  3. Shinsegae chairman cleans up his Instagram account

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  1. Seoul becomes first city to earn carbon credits from public bike sharing program

  2. UN report shows the world wastes more than 1 billion meals daily in a world where hundreds of millions go hungry

  3. Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa voted the most disappointing work of art in the world

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  1. Trump’s Truth Social is now a public company with a multi-billion dollar valuation

  2. Annual 'super cop' competition held to boost police response skills in Seoul

  3. An ostrich runs loose in Seongnam City before its capture

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  1. Major annual queer festival to be denied use of Seoul Plaza, again

  2. Officials alert schools to growing trend of hierarchical bullying games

  3. Barcelona’s famous Sagrada Familia will finally be completed in 2026

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  1. Four generations of lighthouse keepers: one family's century-long legacy

  2. Worldwide support pours in for the Princess of Wales, after unexpected cancer reveal

  3. Russian YouTuber goes viral over her unwavering love for sick husband

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  1. Unexpected cold snap puts national cherry blossom festivals on alert

  2. Postal worker gets suspended sentence for discarding over 16,000 pieces of mail

  3. Man pays for the books he stole years ago by leaving envelope full of cash at bookstore

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  1. Survey reveals kids' increasing reluctance to eat kimchi and consumer demand for detailed labeling

  2. Second royal photo controversy emerges over digital alterations

  3. South Korea launches cultural arts pass for 19-year-olds to boost engagement with performances and exhibitions

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  1. South Korea's national football team unveils new uniforms blending tradition with sportswear technology

  2. International students seek South Korea as 'learncations' emerge as new trend

  3. News anchor appears on TV show with her baby to highlight South Korea's ever declining birth rate

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  1. Historic Korean artifacts are returned to Korea as 'Exhuma' renews interest in burial traditions

  2. Han So-hee shuts down blog amid backlash over relationship with Ryu Joon-yeol

  3. Olympic archery champion causes stir for calling a Japanese-themed restaurant 'pro-Japan'

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  1. Fans are excited as season 2 of two highly acclaimed TV shows are set to return after many years

  2. Rise in celebrity impersonation scam ads on MS Start and social media prompts calls for regulatory measures

  3. Emergence of 'zero round' culture among youth prioritizes efficient use of wait times at popular venues

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  1. Public backlash erupts over bid to designate bullfighting as cultural heritage

  2. Public museums to host weddings to help couples cut down on wedding budget

  3. Shohei Ohtani reveals who his wife is ahead of the Dodgers' trip to Seoul and fans are delighted

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  1. Miss Chunhyang beauty pageant accepts foreign candidates for the first time in 75 years

  2. 'Mom's Table' initiative celebrates a decade of delivering free lunch boxes to hungry children

  3. 'The man in iron lung' dies after living in a cylinder for more than 70 years

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  1. Seoul prepares for 2024 MLB World Tour Series with upgraded facilities

  2. Vinyl records return to UK inflation basket for first time since 1992

  3. Eric Carmen, singer of hits like Hungry Eyes and All By Myself, dies aged 74

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  1. Oscars 2024 roundup

  2. 10-year-old Palestinian boy, who has become the face of starvation in Gaza, dies of malnutrition

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  1. Actors' personal touch boosts box office amid theater struggles

  2. The rise of supersized foods and beverage products amid soaring food prices

  3. Banksy may be forced to reveal his name in a new lawsuit over ‘Monkey Queen’ print authentication

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  1. K-pop idols take center stage at Paris Fashion Week

  2. Incheon fish market faces backlash once again over pricing scandals and rude behavior

  3. Seoul city to create 1,000 gardens by 2026

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  1. aespa Karina makes a public apology for dating but fans are still angry

  2. Seoul considers introducing new Haechi character to pedestrian traffic lights

  3. Colin Firth’s iconic wet Mr. Darcy shirt from ‘Pride and Prejudice’ sells for tens of thousands of pounds

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  1. Ukrainian Embassy in Seoul slams Bolshoi Ballet tour in South Korea

  2. Digital kiosks get a senior-friendly update with simplified language guidelines

  3. Singapore plays down payment to Taylor Swift amid complaints from neighboring countries in SE Asia

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  1. Middle school student's family heirloom Valued at 1 billion won on TV appraisal show

  2. KBS faces backlash for abruptly replacing Kim Shin-young with Nam Hee-suk as 'National Singing Contest' host

  3. Korean stars ditch wireless earbuds for old-school earphones

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  1. Koreans flock to Everland to see Fu Bao for the final time
  2. GS Group redefines what a company cafeteria can be by transforming lunchtime into a joyful experience for employees
  3. Cherry blossoms forecast: Early blooms expected across South Korea

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  1. Cheonan commemorates 105th anniversary of the March 1st Movement with the 2024 Aunaeh Bonghwa Festival
  2. Trot singer, professor promote film 'Arirang' to mark Independence Movement Day
  3. Study shows boiling water may help remove up to 90% of microplastics

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  1. YouTube account-sharing scams surge following premium service subscription fee hike

  2. Let them eat Flakes: Kellogg’s CEO draws scorn after suggesting poor families should consider eating cereal for dinner

  3. 100 grape vines go missing in a bizarre theft in Daejeon

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  1. ‘Past Lives’ wins two of the biggest honors at the 2024 Independent Spirit Awards

  2. CJ CheilJedang's instant rice sets sales record on overseas demand

  3. Na Hoon-ah hints at retirement with announcement of a final Concert

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  1. Bibi sweeps music charts with 'Bam Yang Gaeng'

  2. Vending machine in Yokohama sells leftover baked goods, helping reduce city's food waste

  3. Neighbors' heartfelt farewell: A decade of kindness remembered

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  1. Director Hong Sang-soo wins Berlin Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize with new film, 'A Traveler's Needs(여행자의 필요)'

  2. New medical drama series’ prospects hit as doctors lose public sympathy over collective walkout

  3. Bereaved family of Seohyeon Station stabbing victim thanks police

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  1. Jeon Do-yeon, Park Hae-soo to star in Simon Stone's play 'Cherry Orchard'

  2. Eating bananas ‘is more effective at reducing blood pressure’ than cutting down on salt

  3. South Korea considers remote work on high pollution days to combat fine dust

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  1. AliExpress under fire for reckless sales practices in South Korea

  2. Son Heung-min asks fans to forgive Lee Kang-in after Asian Cup beef

  3. Filmmaker Sam Mendes to direct four Beatles films - one about each band member

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  1. Gangnam district launches “Goodbye Nicotine Project” to support residents’ new year’s resolutions

  2. Coca-Cola releases K-pop inspired flavor with Stray Kids and ITZY

  3. Timothee Chalamet arrives in Seoul to warm fan welcome, scheduled to appear on local TV shows

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  1. K-culture fans in Cuba welcome the establishment of diplomatic ties between S.Korea and Cuba

  2. Over 20 poll workers die of exhaustion in Indonesia’s General Elections

  3. Two controversial sculptures removed from tourist complex in Gyeongju

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  1. Universities reevaluate welcome kits for freshmen amidst post-pandemic return to campus life

  2. Paul McCartney’s stolen bass guitar has been returned half a century later thanks to the help of devoted Beatles fans

  3. Geek chic: The rise of nerd-inspired fashion in 2024

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  1. Kyung Hee University's locale adapts to growing Chinese demographics

  2. South Korean scientists invent new hybrid food by growing beef inside grains of rice

  3. Foreign tourists to Bali must now pay 10-dollar entry tax

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  1. Son Heung-min dislocated finger in physical altercation with Lee Kang-in on the eve of S. Korea’s shock Asian Cup exit

  2. Korea sees warmest-ever February morning temperatures

  3. Lee Hyori inspires at Kookmin University with heartfelt commencement speech and live performance

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  1. The number of Korean cultural heritage overseas totals more than 246,000 pieces, a bulk of them in Japan

  2. Less and less 20-somethings read books while their social media use surges in the last 10 years

  3. AI Anchors host entire Chinese New Year news program while the actual hosts enjoy a break

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  1. Dialect-based social media content is all the rage among Korean millennials and gen-Z

  2. Kansas City Chiefs win 2024 Superbowl, Taylor Swift celebrates boyfriend Travis Kelce's 3rd NFL win

  3. Mount Everest climbers told to carry poo-bags, bring own waste back to base camp

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  1. Popular mukbang Youtuber publicly apologizes for racist content

  2. Professor faces salary cut over controversial remarks on 'comfort women'

  3. An elderly man, whose education was interrupted by war, receives his high school diploma at age 90

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  1. Medical school enrollment enquiries grow amid government's quota expansion

  2. Vaccines may work better if arms are alternated for each shot

  3. Samsung chief's youngest daughter interns at Chicago NGO

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  1. Booyoung Group introduces radical incentives to encourage childbirth among employees

  2. South Korean couples hit by sneaky wedding fees

  3. Children of chaebol families pursue careers in showbiz

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  1. Drunk man goes into wrong home and commits murder

  2. Taylor Swift makes Grammy history with fourth album of the year win

  3. Fans boo and call for refunds at Inter Miami match in HK after Lionel Messi fails to show

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  1. Voters say they are irritated by excessive election-related phone calls and text messages

  2. Choi Tae-won takes part in the 'Bye Bye Plastic Challenge' (BBP Challenge), a nationwide initiative to reduce plastic usage

  3. Seoul's "Haechi" gets a makeover

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  1. KakaoTalk to remove all free character emojis as part of its “internal restructuring”

  2. Jeju's decline: Net outflow of residents higher than ever as rising costs and infrastructure strain dampen island living appeal

  3. Woman ends engagement over fiance’s questionable spending habits which she shares on social media

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  1. Lee Young-ae to star in sequel to legendary drama series 'Jewel in the Palace'

  2. Fake news frenzy: Concerns grow over website designed to craft and spread deceptive stories

  3. Tech workers are filming their layoffs and sharing them on social media as “part catharsis, part transparency”

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  1. Late actor Lee Sun-kyun's 'Sleep' wins best picture at French horror film festival

  2. Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva given four-year ban for doping

  3. Quick-thinking detective catches credit card thief at local convenience store

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  1. Amid controversy, Nongshim removes Chinese term for kimchi from instant noodle packaging

  2. X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after fake explicit images of her go viral on the site

  3. Convenience stores target "Solo Lunar New Year" population with affordable ready-to-eat meals

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  1. Plum blossoms, a harbinger of spring, bloom 46 days earlier than in previous years on Jeju

  2. Agriculture Ministry announces major discounts on Korean beef ahead of Lunar New Year

  3. David Beckham returns to Seoul for the first fan event in four years

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  1. National Museum of Korea digitally resurrects mammoth 5th-century gravestone of King Gwanggaeto(광개토) the Great

  2. Nearly 18 million won saved in mattress almost thrown away

  3. Tom Hollander was mistakenly sent huge ‘Avengers’ bonus meant for fellow British actor Tom Holland

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  1. Celine Song's 'Past Lives' picks up two Oscar nods, including Best Picture

  2. Terms associated with narcotics, including ‘narcotic gimbap’, to be banned in food marketing starting in July

  3. Ukrainian-born model wins Miss Japan, re-ignites identity debate

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  1. Beloved giant panda Fu Bao set to return to China in early April

  2. Deep-fried toothpicks, a trending “weird snack” gaining popularity with children

  3. Reese Witherspoon's frozen TikTok recipe video sparks heated debate

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  1. Gimhae strawberry burglar finally caught, turns out to be neighbor

  2. 3,000 free condoms distributed at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics

  3. 68-year-old Chow Yun unsatisfied with second half marathon timing; jokes wife will cut his allowance

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  1. Heavy snowfall over the weekend in Daegwallyeong(대관령) creates winter wonderland

  2. Fire authorities say ‘shut the front door’ to save lives in apartment fires

  3. Delivery company AI chatbot follows customer prompt, curses and calls itself “useless”

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  1. Rare mandarin duck flock spotted in Seoul

  2. Korean cuisine makes a splash at UN cafeteria in Bangkok, a first for major global organization

  3. Italian province orders all dogs to be DNA tested in poop crackdown

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  1. Study shows weight gain in children and adults linked to 100% fruit juice

  2. Efforts under way to rescue baby dolphin caught in waste net off Jeju

  3. Guinness World Records reviews 'world's oldest dog' title

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  1. Beef’ sweeps top Emmy categories, including outstanding limited or anthology series or movie

  2. Only 2 out of 10 in Seoul hail cabs the old fashioned way

  3. A woman sick with cancer returns stones stolen from Pompeii due to an alleged “curse”

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  1. Nearly 2 tons of strawberries disappear in Gimhae amid price hike

  2. Nostalgic Chinese people scramble to buy calendars from 1996 in 2024

  3. Major French museums, including the Louvre, open their doors wide to Twitch and YouTube stars

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  1. Social media abuzz over false rumors of 'politically correct' skirt-wearing fire exit signs

  2. Women without immediate pregnancy plans are turning to YouTube for information on infertility

  3. Surfer sculptures and coastal murals: 8 revamped post offices reflect local flair

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  1. Record-high selling price for Seoul apartment: over 100 million won per 3.3㎡ on Han River's north bank

  2. Zuckerberg mocked for his ‘high quality beef’ ranch where cows are fed macadamia nuts and beer

  3. Korea Grand Sale marks start of 2024 Visit Korea Year, lures tourists with K-pop, gimbap and more

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  1. Goryeo bronze bell at Naesosa made National Treasure

  2. Government regulates the thickness of fat on Koreans' favorite meat

  3. Man fined for erasing over 4,000 company files before quitting

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  1. Gangwon-do Province ready to host 2024 Youth Olympics, more than 200,000 seats sold already

  2. South Korea’s ‘godmother’ of bedbugs emerges as unexpected hero in the battle against global scourge

  3. Mouse secretly filmed tidying man’s shed every night

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  1. Ali Wong and Steven Yeun make Golden Globes history with ‘Beef’ wins

  2. Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival attracts over 180,000 visitors in just two days

  3. Study shows nearly half of young Korean women with normal, low weight try to shed even more

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  1. NYT critic recommends Teo Yoo as a strong candidate for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar

  2. From 'Hedwig' to 'Aladdin,' much-awaited musicals to hit stage in 2024

  3. Jodie Foster says generation Z can be ‘really annoying’ to work with

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  1. Total cost for Gyeongbokgung Palace wall restoration could amount to 100 million won

  2. Chinese astronauts enjoy an abundant meal prepared with space-grown veggies to greet new year

  3. American teen becomes first to beat 'unbeatable' Tetris – by breaking it

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  1. Everland's 6-month-old twin pandas make public debut today

  2. Taylor Swift breaks Elvis Presley’s record for most weeks at No 1 on US album chart

  3. Seoul to get Climate Cards, river buses, hot-air balloon in 2024

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  1. Visiting pop-up stores become regular pastime for young Korean consumers

  2. French news channel comes under criticism after airing erroneous S. Korean flag reminiscent of Japanese flag

  3. Kevin Oh quietly begins his mandatory military service

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  1. “Higher wages” tops workers' New Year wishes

  2. Retail companies embrace Year of the Dragon with dragon-themed marketing campaigns

  3. Discarded oyster shells transform into safe school walking paths

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  1. Korail to open online and phone reservations for Lunar New Year train tickets from January 8

  2. First sunrise of 2024 to be visible in most regions of S.Korea except for the east coast and Jeju island

  3. Chilly winter days lead to an uptick in low-temperature burns

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  1. Actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead amid investigation into drug use allegations

  2. Israeli Embassy in Seoul removes footage depicting hypothetical Hamas attack on S. Korea

  3. Chungju city "PR man" promoted from 9th to 6th grade in just 7 years

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  1. 500 won restaurant: nourishing children with dignity and community support

  2. Seoul subway to receive first new map in 40 years

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  1. More strollers sold for pet companions than infants

  2. G-Dragon donates 300 million won to create foundation to fight drug abuse

  3. Tourists beware: unlicensed artists in Paris' famed Montmartre rip off tourists with sub-par portraits

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  1. WHAM!’s ‘Last Christmas’ finally reaches Christmas No. 1, 39 years after release

  2. Here’s how to track Santa around the world today, in real time

  3. In this village in Germany, children’s letters to Santa get a reply from angels

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  1. Report shows daily commute in greater Seoul takes 83 minutes on average

  2. New study shows the practice of fact-checking fake news is making some people believe it

  3. Actors Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung welcome home a baby girl

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  1. Suzy in hanbok to light up Times Square on Christmas Eve
  2. Cannabis cultivation game on app market raises concerns, exposes oversight in game regulation
  3. Lee Myung-Hee’s Seoul mansion tops standard single-family home value for 9th consecutive year

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  1. Attrakt sues three former FIFTY FIFTY members for a hefty 130 billion KRW

  2. Chaos at a self-service store in Wonju: vandal caught on CCTV, and a surprising act of kindness follows

  3. Couple miss out on $232 million fortune due to banking oversight

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  1. NewJeans to perform at ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’

  2. “Neighborhood Bathhouse” magazine chronicles Korea’s bathing culture

  3. A bizarre “woke” row erupts after a Miss France contestant with a pixie cut wins the pageant

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  1. Police investigate after Gyeongbokgung walls vandalized, experts begin removing spray paint from palace walls

  2. KTX train window shatters in cold snap, no injuries reported

  3. Seoul City merchandise sells out

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  1. NYT names Korean dweji gomtang a top New York City dish of 2023

  2. BTS hits no. 1 on iTunes, but they didn’t release anything new

  3. 36th polar bear festival takes over Haeundae Beach this weekend

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  1. Ban on wild animal cafes to take effect starting today

  2. Foreigners choose to use Korean proper nouns for Korean food names over translated equivalents

  3. Tanghulu store caught dumping sugar syrup into nearby gutter

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  1. Bibimbap was the most searched recipe on Google this year

  2. Bonghwa County ready to welcome visitors to its very own Santa Village this Christmas

  3. Blind app marks 10 years of enhancing anonymous professional conversations

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  1. Apps that use AI to undress women in photos soaring in use

  2. Ateez soars to No. 1 on Billboard main albums chart

  3. All BTS members begin military service

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  1. The four-character idiom to sum of 2023 is '견리망의': 'forgetting Righteousness in Pursuit of Profit'"

  2. Busan fish cake shop visited by business leaders sees '1 billion won promotional effect'

  3. Thousands of tons of dead sardines wash ashore in northern Japan

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  1. ‘12.12: The Day’ sparks smartwatch challenge trend

  2. Seoul launches free Arisu vending machines to provide clean water for the homeless

  3. 5G WiFi now available on all intra-city buses in South Korea

  4. Police in China fine woman for riding electric suitcase down busy Shanghai street

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  1. NYT picks President Yoon, NewJeans among 71 'most stylish' people of 2023

  2. Blackpink sign new contract ensuring K-pop group will stay together

  3. A boy badly burned in Russian attack slowly returns to life in his native Ukraine

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  1. National Theater of Korea's 50th year to close with 'Song of King Sejong'

  2. Army barracks turned upside down by early morning disaster alert

  3. A woman gave her number to a man sitting at the next table while she was on a blind date. Yay or nay?

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  1. Korean ballerina Park Sae-eun receives French order of merit

  2. A series of iphone fires spook users

  3. Oxford University Press has named 'rizz' as its word of the year

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  1. Seoul set to become first in the world to operate self-driving nighttime buses

  2. Harvard University to offer "Taylor Swift and Her World" course

  3. Ai Bao and her adorable twin cubs make TIME’s Top 100 Photos of 2023

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  1. Cheonji, known as “the dog pierced by an arrow”, is on his way to New York to start a new life with a new family
  2. Dessert cafe part-timer reveals fruits used for cakes are not washed at all
  3. How would you feel if a friend brought “the other man” as her plus one on your wedding day?

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  1. Cheonji, known as “the dog pierced by an arrow”, is on his way to New York to start a new life with a new family

  2. Dessert cafe part-timer reveals fruits used for cakes are not washed at all

  3. How would you feel if a friend brought “the other man” as her plus one on your wedding day?

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  1. Merriam-Webster chooses ‘authentic’ as word of the year

  2. A pediatrician-slash-boxing champion has her eyes set on the World Title

  3. The sound of crunching chips is annoying. Doritos has made a silencer.

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  1. Winter Festa 2023 to turn Seoul into a city of dazzling lights

  2. The soaring price of strawberries reflected in the price of strawberry buffets at Seoul’s major hotels

  3. 15-year-old girl saves 5 lives with organ donations after death

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  1. Black Friday sees record online sales of close to 10 billion dollars

  2. Man to get commendation for rescuing taxi driver from burning EV

  3. True to his promise, LG Twins’ Oh Ji-hwan officiates wedding of a fan

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  1. Legal storm sweeps Pohang as earthquake damages ruling triggers a flood of lawsuits

  2. A majority of self-photo studios fail to return change customers are owed for payments made in cash

  3. Local government orders restoration of trees cut down for blocking signage

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  1. Chinese fans’ appalling behavior sparks outrage: Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in face laser attack

  2. Police refer three Russians to prosecutors for pickpocketing wallets inside Seoul subways

  3. Blackpink receive MBE honors from King Charles at Buckingham Palace

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  1. Global instant noodle demand marks record on food inflation

  2. Climate change: tropical fish are increasingly appearing in the waters around Ulleungdo Island

  3. State agency forecasts that fine dust this winter will be worse than last year

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  1. Yale University to establish a Korean Studies major for the first time in 323 years
  2. After years of debate, a suicide safety net for the Golden Gate Bridge is nearing completion
  3. K-pop artists take home 4 awards at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards

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  1. Paper straw makers are on verge of bankruptcy due to government’s U-turn on plastic regulations

  2. Samsung Medical Center carries out S.Korea’s first successful uterus transplant

  3. Generation MZ drives shift in alcohol consumption trends

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  1. First-ever Korean edition of the official Vatican Museums guidebook published
  2. Controversy flares up over court ruling that considers the act of repurposing luxury items as trademark infringement
  3. Sellers are charging up to 3 million won for premium seats to the LoL World Championship final

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  1. LG Twins fans scramble for keepsake newspapers celebrating historic championship win

  2. Korea’s 'insane' new dating trend: Airdropping photos in bars

  3. Inflation: A bakery in France lets its customers choose the price of the baguette

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  1. Teen inmates study for college entrance exam behind bars and are ready to take CSAT
  2. Facing bedbug crisis, Koreans create online dashboards to track infestations
  3. Seoul City introduces real-time translation service in 11 languages

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  1. New national museum housing annals of Joseon Dynasty opens in Pyeongchang
  2. Seoul city to host Asia's 50 Best Restaurants awards
  3. Cafeteria operators log record profits as people seek affordable meals due to soaring prices

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  1. First snow of the season falls on Hallasan Mountain
  2. Oysters and ice-cream: menu for dinner on Titanic sold for £83,000
  3. Spider-Man intervenes in Seoul subway altercation

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  1. Han Kang wins Prix Medicis in foreign language category with 'I Do Not Bid Farewell'
  2. NewJeans to be the first K-pop girl group to perform at BBMAs
  3. Mexico City cop praised for her spirit of humanity in the wake of Hurricane Otis

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  1. King Charles III visits London’s Korea Town and shakes hands with drenched public
  2. Seoul's official Instagram is most-followed among profiles of top 10 global cities
  3. Study finds cats express their emotions with 276 different facial expressions

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  1. International Military Cooking Competition determines which team can get the most creative with the classic hamburger bun

  2. From Itaewon to Hollywood, Park Seo-joon enters Marvel universe

  3. Jungkook appears on 'Tonight Show,' eats pizza, teaches Fallon dance moves

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  1. Research shows men are less likely to share negative information about themselves on social media
  2. Women’s ‘short hair campaign’ unfolds on social media following assault against short-haired female part-time worker
  3. A waiter called the cops on a tourist who mistakenly mixed up words while ordering a drink in Lisbon

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  1. Swifties flock to theaters for 'Eras'
  2. Pedestrian Safety Week to foster a culture of traffic safety centered around pedestrians
  3. Croatian foreign minister sparks controversy after he tried to kiss his German counterpart while posing for a group photograph in Berlin

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  1. Museums across Korea attract more international visitors interested in Korean language, history, culture
  2. Corporate cars to be required to have green license plates from January 2024 to prevent tax evasion
  3. Thick smog blanketing parts of China including Beijing to spread to South Korea

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  1. China reopens historic sites of South Korean activists, hinting possible mending of bilateral ties
  2. Seoul Metro to remove car seats during rush hour to increase capacity
  3. Anti-flooding system, MOSE, keeps Venice dry from high water

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  1. Rural school in Shinan-gun on verge of closing, offers cash package to lure new students
  2. Six out of ten Korean adults say no to continuing ancestral ritual: Survey
  3. MBC, Hybe agree to join hands to usher in new entertainment era, putting aside 4 years of bitterness

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  1. 2023 Suncheon Bay International Garden Expo draws to a close after a spectacular run
  2. Seoul International Pride Film Festival kicks off on Nov. 2

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  1. ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dead at 54 after apparent drowning
  2. Han Kang’s novel earns dual nominations for esteemed french literary honors
  3. BTS fans give Argentina’s presidential running mate an earful over what they call “xenophobic comments”

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  1. Supreme Court dismisses Buseoksa's appeal in Bodhisattva statue ownership dispute
  2. G-Dragon under investigation for illegal drug use
  3. Gwangju intent on pushing forward with ‘J-Hope Street’ plans without artist’s involvement

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  1. AI-generated tourism video unveils Korea through the eyes of renowned artists
  2. AI-powered system for crowd safety unveiled at Gangnam Station
  3. Sero the famed runaway Zebra loses mate, Baram the lion finally finds companionship after 8 years of solitude

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  1. Online market platform celebrates Dokdo Day
  2. High school students showcase school projects that aim to solve real world problems
  3. New Zealand city plagued by Céline Dion ‘speaker battles’

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  1. Government criticized for its plan to promote workers with multiple children
  2. Another suspected marijuana sales flier found at university, police launch investigation
  3. New data reveals link between parent income and student test scores

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  1. Police launch internal investigation against actor Lee Sun-kyun(이선균) over suspected drug use
  2. Chinese beer maker Tsingtao opens probe after worker urination video goes viral
  3. McDonald’s franchises in Middle East at odds over Israel-Hamas war

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  1. King crab price drop excites S. Korean seafood lovers
  2. Jeongeup becomes first South Korean city to end controversial bullfighting tournament
  3. Jeju Island’s tourism ranking drops as Busan tops summer vacation satisfaction

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  1. KAIST encourages scientific inquiry by hosting best 'failure' awards
  2. Hallasan Mountain Korean Fir chosen as the world’s Christmas tree ambassador
  3. United Airlines to start boarding window seat passengers first in bid to speed up process

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  1. Korea’s oldest persimmon tree delights locals with 50 fruitful surprises
  2. Authorities warn against counterfeit luxury perfume selling on Naver’s e-commerce sites
  3. Image of dolphin mother and calf off the coast of Jeju wins grand prize in marine photography competition

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  1. Popular Youtuber exposes bed bug infestation at Incheon public sauna
  2. South Korea transitions from plastic to fresh flowers for memorial ceremonies
  3. Awe-inspiring replica of Noah’s Ark in the Netherlands to be donated to South Korea

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  1. Asian Games badminton champion: “winning a gold medal does not make me special”
  2. Feature phones back in fashion as new ‘hip Item’ for MZ generation
  3. Unlicensed ambulance driver paid to drive g.o.d's Kim Tae Woo sentenced to prison

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  1. Gwanghwamun's 'Woldae' to be unveiled this week after restoration

  2. Daegu’s iconic opera festival set to attract opera goers with five tragic operas

  3. Everland discloses twin baby pandas' names

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  1. China blatantly imitates K-Food, releasing ‘Buldak Bokkeum Myeon’ with identical packaging
  2. Sao Paulo, Brazil designates October 23 as Korean Food Day
  3. Prosecutors asks court for a 6-month prison sentence for a man who refused to pay childcare

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  1. South Koreans question military service exemptions after Asian Games
  2. Restaurant grievances shared on social media
  3. 104-year-old American woman dies just one week after record skydive

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  1. Nobel Prize in economics awarded to Claudia Goldin for her work on women in the labor market

  2. Number of unmarried women freezing eggs surges in S.Korea

  3. Financial watchdog makes public the voices of voice phishing criminals

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  1. Foreign words dominate signboards, restaurant menus in Korea
  2. Naver, Kakao celebrate Hangeul, attempts to expand its presence in the digital sphere
  3. Seoul mayor swims across Han River in aquathlon event

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  1. Consumer trend expert says 2024 keyword is ‘Dragon Eyes’
  2. Experts say TV shows highlighting the challenges of parenting and marriage may be contributing to SKorea’s childbirth and marriage decline
  3. ‘Sushi terrorism’ pranks prompt Japanese chain to turn to cartoon conveyor belts

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  1. Nobel chemistry prize winners' names leaked hours before announcement: report

  2. 2030 World Cup: Tournament to be held across six countries in three continents

  3. Mother and daughter being investigated for stealing gravel from a public beach

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  1. Busan International Film Festival kicks off today
  2. TREASURE at the center of criticism for excluding Dokdo from its Japan tour map
  3. Paris is crawling with bed bugs as it prepares to host Olympics next year

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  1. South Korean rollerskater 'very sorry' after early celebration costs his team gold
  2. A legacy elementary school in Ganghwado avoids closure by introducing “nature classrooms” to local families and beyond
  3. Gyeonggi-do Province introduces emergency vehicle priority system for quick and efficient response

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  1. 2023 LoL World Championship Korea to entertain esports fans this fall
  2. Fall festivals to take place across Seoul

  3. Gyeonggi-do Province introduces emergency vehicle priority system for quick and efficient response

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  1. With little money to spare and too much time on their hands, S. Korea’s elderly find solace in subways

  2. “Underprivileged patients are a gift” says a doctor who has provided 15,000 free medical consultations over the past 50 years

  3. At LOVE RE:PAPER upcycled art meets elderly empowerment

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  1. One in four Koreans in their 20s plan on ordering in holiday meal kits for Chuseok
  2. The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is back — but not as we know it
  3. Number of Chinese tourists to Korea in 2023 exceed 1 million as of August

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  1. Korean tennis player Kwon Soon-woo draws backlash for his ungentlemanlike behavior at the Asian Games
  2. Food at highway rest stops surge by 11% since 2021
  3. Clear skies forecast for Chuseok

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  1. Deoksugung Palace's reconstructed Dondeokjeon hall opens to the public for the first time in a century
  2. Seoul holds first major military parade in ten years
  3. Blackpink’s contract negotiations are hurting YG Entertainment's stock price

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  1. Patients, doctors react against revised law that requires CCTVs inside operating rooms
  2. Venezuelan man prepares to say goodbye to his pet squirrel that traveled with him on his journey to Mexico
    3 crocodiles push stray dog in the river to safety (instead of devouring it)

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  1. Forest paths of eight Joseon Royal Tombs will be open to the public this fall
  2. Seoul middle school digital device distribution sparks hopes and concerns
  3. Majority of Koreans say they plan to skip gifts and give cash to parents this Chuseok

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  1. Foreign visitors to receive complimentary transportation card with individualized Korean name
  2. All members of BTS renew contracts with Big Hit Music
  3. Korean lab-grown jewelry brands gain popularity among high-end consumers

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  1. Seoul unveils lineup for Art Festival Seoul 2023

  2. US military ridiculed for temporarily* losing 80-million-dollar fighter jet and asking the public to help find it

  3. The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders, where all of the servers have dementia

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  1. Veteran actor Byun Hee-bong dies at 81
  2. Seoul to build world's 2nd domed mega stadium attached to hotel in Jamsil
  3. Seoul to host inaugural pet festival

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  1. Ancient Gaya tomb clusters gain UNESCO World Heritage status
  2. Asiana Airlines launches Flight Buddies initiative for adopted dogs traveling abroad
  3. Italy's invasive blue crab has Korean seafood fans excited

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  1. Samsung thanks Son Heung-min for being loyal to brand after star declines fan’s iPhone selfie request
  2. Tanghulu, mala rosé offerings top first-half delivery food ranking
  3. 1,000-year-old fossils of 'alien' corpses displayed in Mexico's Congress as UFO expert testifies

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  1. Renowned cartoonists say Korea and Japan can forge closer relationship through food
  2. A 12-year-old with autism wins golf tournament after only playing 3 rounds in his life
  3. Anger in Spain after man appears to grope reporter live on air

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  1. Everyday heroes: three police officers respond swiftly to save a man’s life at a local badminton gym

2. Stolen Van Gogh handed to Dutch art sleuth in Ikea bag

  1. Full-body MRI scans are all the rage among Hollywood celebrities, yet many experts remain skeptical

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  1. Seoul to launch all-inclusive monthly 'climate action transit pass' next year
  2. AI photos become both social media hit and ID headache
  3. America marks the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 

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  1. 7 out of 10 Koreans to travel during Chuseok holidays
  2. Four best outdoor events to visit in Seoul right now to enjoy early fall
  3. Busan maritime police officer rescues woman drowning at sea in the middle of the night 

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  1. From sex life to politics, car brands found to collect more personal data than necessary
  2. Police launch automatic ringback tone service with voice message to help discourage stalkers from approaching victims
  3. Emoji of 3-year-old Fu Bao takes KakaoTalk by storm

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  1. Seoul unveils hidden space beneath Seoul Plaza for first time in 40 years
  2. Exhibition in Seoul to showcase latest recycling technologies
  3. Kharkiv’s subways are now classrooms as school starts under Russian attacks

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  1. Seoul unveils hidden space beneath Seoul Plaza for first time in 40 years
  2. South Korea ranks at the bottom in terms of remote work population
  3. Two people detained for digging shortcut through Great Wall of China

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  1. Seoul Fashion Week kicks off today
  2. Seoul to launch Han River water-bus service in 2024
  3. A growing movement known as ‘value consumption’ influences consumers when choosing holiday gifts

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  1. Blackpink nominated in 6 categories, Tomorrow X Together in 4 at 2023 MTV VMA
  2. Jirisan mountain temple introduces vegan burger
  3. Ttukseom public swimming pool for dogs proves to be popular among Seoul pet owners

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  1. Film production company willing to change controversial title of its new horror movie
  2. Helium balloon launched by high school students successfully reaches the stratosphere, films Geojedo and Tsushima Islands
  3. Banksy's famous artwork debuts in Korea with a new name

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  1. New Youtube series introduces Seoul's 2,000-year history

  2. Daegu Chimac Festival celebrates a favorite culinary pairing for the 11th year

  3. Exploitative marketing targets Korean public’s fear of radiation exposure

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  1. Jamsil Olympic Stadium to be remodeled into sports, cultural complex
  2. Hybe reveals contestants for global girl group audition project
  3. Snow falls in August as northern Italy hit by storms

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  1. Government turns to catering services to boost seafood consumption

  2. Court rejects FIFTY FIFTY's request for provisional injunction to suspend exclusive contract with ATTRAKT

  3. In Japan, you can now take naps while standing up at work

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  1. Spanish football federation summons "extraordinary and urgent" meeting over Women’s World Cup kissing row
  2. Blackswan: The K-pop girl group with no Korean members
  3. BTS' Jungkook makes history on Spotify with solo single 'Seven'

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  1. Everland announces twin panda naming contest\

  2. Chinese tourists thank South Koreans for their warm hospitality

  3. Sookmyung Women's University cleaner donates half of his severance pay to university

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  1. Community rallies to help zoo animals amidst controversies and closure

  2. Invasive blue crabs threaten economy of whole regions of Italy

  3. Spotless giraffe, thought to be only one in world, born at Tennessee zoo

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  1. Oldboy remastered re-release in the U.S. outgrosses its original run

  2. Pakistan cable car: all 8 passengers brought to safety

  3. Korea goes dark for Energy Day

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  1. Father of child prodigy says his son dropped out of high school due to bullying

  2. Seoul Metro to offer unlimited 1-day, 3-day travel passes

  3. The red Lahaina house that survived Maui fires

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  1. Young bankers choose early retirement amid soaring bank profits and changing times
  2. Foreign visitors prefer authentic Korean experiences over typical tour itineraries
  3. Korean Air to weigh passengers on domestic and international flights

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  1. Autistic character joins EBS children’s show in a first for Korea

  2. AI used to reproduce music by reading minds

  3. Volunteer fighter gets suspended prison term for illegally entering Ukraine

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  1. 'Seoul, My Soul' becomes city's new brand slogan

  2. Latest fare increase for buses in Seoul prove to be a burden for intercity commuters

  3. Village in Taean-gun County celebrates the birth of the first baby in two years

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  1. Actress Song Hye-kyo donates guide books introducing Korea's historic sites in Hawaii

  2. Afghan refugee wins emotional taekwondo gold at European Para Championships

  3. Seoul city expands forests to introduce wind paths for cleaner air

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  1. Survey shows one in four young Koreans do not know what 'Gwangbokjeol' is

  2. Old money aesthetic gains popularity among Korean youth

  3. United Airlines pilot named "hero" after volunteering to fly plane from Maui to mainland during vacation

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  1. Last surviving independence fighter returns home from Japan

  2. Kind stranger secretly covers dinner bill of soldiers on holiday

  3. Bus driver in Chuncheon receives 300 bottles of drinks as a ‘thank you’ from the parents of a local teen

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  1. Scouts explore Korea's culture, tourism and industries in the final days of the 2023 Jamboree
  2. Yoon Do Hyun confesses he has been battling cancer, was declared cancer-free a few days ago
  3. Typhoon Khanun causes manhole cover to explode and strike local bus

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  1. Cafe owners resort to extreme tactics to keep ‘cagongjok’ away

  2. Spectacular night sky full of shooting stars to follow Typhoon Khanun

  3. Jeju to endow legal rights to Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins

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  1. K-pop concert on the final evening of Jamboree to take place at Seoul World Cup Stadium

  2. Passengers with the ‘PASS App’ can now board domestic flights without ID and boarding pass

  3. Five-hundred-pound bear caught after 21 home break-ins in California

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  1. Sales of self-defense gadgets soar after recent stabbing incidents

  2. Airport terminals transform into spaces filled with Korean contemporary art

  3. South Korea aims to expand King Sejong Institute Centers worldwide to 350 by 2027

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  1. Yoon Hankyeol wins prestigious Herbert von Karajan Young Conductors Award

  2. New Jeans make history, becoming the first female K-pop act to appear at Lollapalooza

  3. Beloved elephant ‘Bokdongi’ dies in Daegu from old age

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  1. Heatwave sees hundreds fall ill at World Scout Jamboree

  2. Melting road median in Daegu + how local zoos are keeping animals nourished and hydrated in the summer heat

  3. TikTok prankster appalls Italians with blasphemous food faux pas

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  1. Seoul's biggest summer festival kicks off on Friday

  2. Justin Trudeau thanks S. Korea’s firefighting team dispatched to fight Canada’s wildfires

  3. Man who visited every country without flying has finally returned home

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  1. 25th World Scout Jamboree - Korea 2023 kicks off

  2. Popular Korean webtoon artist is under fire for filing a complaint for alleged child abuse

  3. Rogue reptiles a major problem of pet abandonment in South Korea 

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  1. Costco faces public backlash for cart pusher death

  2. The Washington Post introduces Korean spas, candied bacon ice cream and 6 other ways to beat the heat

  3. U.S.-based start-up offers extreme temperature insurance as heatwaves change travel habits

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  1. Hanwha finalizes deal to open Seoul branch of Le Centre Pompidou

  2. Lost for centuries, Emperor Nero’s theater is discovered in Rome, a stone’s throw from the Vatican

  3. Amid Hollywood strike, Netflix offers high-paying AI positions

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  1. Respected child psychiatrist under fire on social media following teacher suicide

  2. Indian cop suspended for extorting money from Korean YouTuber on a road in Delhi

  3. Dynamic Duo’s 2014 song suddenly blows up worldwide — all thanks to TikTok

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  1. This year’s summer monsoon season ends after 3rd-heaviest rainfall on record

  2. Seoul facility managers reveal city's best hidden gems to visit

  3. Jimin responds to surprise gift from Ryan Gosling

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  1. Seoul Summer Beach 2023 water festival to kick off in Gwanghwamun Square

  2. An American becomes the youngest player to debut in the Women's World Cup — for South Korea

  3. Scientists decode a 2,000-year-old curry recipe

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  1. Jung Kook’s ‘Seven’ claims the title of the biggest song in the world

  2. Covid-19 cases in South Korea on rise with increased summer activities

  3. Elemental' becomes most-viewed Pixar movie in Korea

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  1. Rolling Stone picks Girls' Generation's 'Gee' as greatest song in K-pop
  2. Thailand expands tax cut for foreign movies and TV shows filmed in the country as ‘King the Land’ enjoys popularity
  3. Twitter is being rebranded as X

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  1. BTS' 'Beyond the Story' becomes first Korean book to top New York Times bestseller list

  2. New Jeans’ new music video features two bombshell cameos including one Hong Kong super star

  3. 10-year-old girl raises $20,000 for charity with a single potato chip 

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  1. Witnesses say an American soldier reportedly cackled ‘HA-HA-HA!’ while willfully crossing over to North Korea

  2. Robots to prepare meals in public schools

  3. Australian sailor and his dog survive after being adrift for two months in the Pacific Ocean

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  1. 1,500-year-old fortress flooded, damaged by downpours

  2. Holiday accommodation in Gongju blasted for refusing to refund customer who was forced to cancel booking due to severe rain

  3. Celebrities donate to flood victims affected by the recent heavy rain

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  1. 3 more bodies pulled from a flooded road tunnel in Cheongju, raising the number of confirmed casualties to 12

  2. Threads user addition slows down after the initial spurt

  3. Cardboard beds to be used at Paris 2024 after going viral at Tokyo 2020

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  1. Seoul High Court sides with Steve Yoo in visa battle
  2. Programs to detect AI discriminate against non-native English speakers, shows study
  3. Italians furious over judge's 10-second groping rule

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  1. South Korean finishes 3rd in the 2023 International Mathematical Olympiad
  2. Huw Edwards’ wife names him as BBC presenter facing allegations
  3. K-pop stock falls 7% amid questions over Blackpink member Lisa’s contract renewal

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  1. Giant panda Ai Bao gives birth to twin cubs in South Korea

  2. South Korea calls for IOC investigation into Sochi 2014 gold medallist Sotnikova's doping comments

  3. Paris to reopen Seine for public swimming after century-long ban

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  1. Incheon International Airport to begin face scans at departure gates

  2. Original props from Indiana Jones movie on display in Seoul

  3. AI robot gets snarky when asked whether it would rebel against its human creator

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  1. Young Koreans gather to watch their favorite streaming shows in private screening rooms

2.  South Korea braces for weeklong rainy spell

  1. Truck drivers show up to a boy's birthday party after mom's desperate social media plea

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  1. South Korean doctors flee pediatrics as low birth rate bites

  2. Koreans express anger over Russian figure skater’s belated acknowledgement that she tested positive for doping

  3. Seoul city launches international design contest to make Jamsu Bridge Han River’s first pedestrian-only bridge

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  1. Foreign tourists turn their backs on Myeong-dong due to pricey food

  2. Former football player Lee Chun-soo catches hit-and-run drunk driver on foot

  3. Tourist from England accused of carving name in Colosseum says he did not realise its age

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  1. Over 700 children’s personal information removed from online platforms
  2. 8,000 choral performers from around the world gather in Gangneung
  3. Monday was hottest day for global average temperature on record

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  1. F&B industry, consumers concerned over latest aspartame revelations
  2. Korean firefighting team arrives in Ottawa to help Canada battle wildfires
  3. Barbiecore fashion trend sweeps summer

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  1. 'The Roundup: No Way Out' draws 10 million viewers in 32 days

  2. 100 single men and women participate in mass blind date organized by Seongnam City

  3. Wimbledon are relaxing their all-white dress code to ease the stress of women’s periods

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  1. SNU study shows humans pump so much groundwater that the Earth’s axis has shifted

  2. Lim Ji-yeon's 'jajangmyeon mukbang' goes viral

  3. Oscars invite actor Park Hae-il to join Academy

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  1. Seoul subway to scrap extra fees for quick bathroom visit, platform change

  2. FIFTY FIFTY members file lawsuit to suspend exclusive contracts with agency Attrakt

  3. Customer comes under fire for trying to capitalize on the craze for Five Guys on used market platform

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  1. Child-friendly zones pop up in Seoul in response to kid-free venues
  2. YouTube removes North Korean vlogs after S.Korea blocks accounts
  3. New study finds dolphin mums use 'baby talk' just like humans

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  1. Korea Craft and Design Foundation to promote hansik with 'food culture box'

  2. Japanese child riding a surfboard adorned with the rising sun at a surf park faces protests by Korean surfers

  3. Korea’s first robotic conductor to lead national orchestra performance

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  1. Travel authorities vow to tackle overcharging at rural festivals

  2. Love bugs resurface in Seoul: Residents express frustration

  3. Old malnourished lion at Gimhae zoo to spend his remaining days getting better care at a new home in Cheongju

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  1. Swords that once belonged to Admiral Yi Sun-shin to be designated as national treasures

  2. Korea's monsoon season to begin next week

  3. 82-year-old Seoul Paik Hospital to permanently close its doors

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  1. Banging sounds heard in search for lost sub Titan

  2. YouTube Korea to launch first official shopping channel in the world

  3. Everland shares photo of 20-day-old baby giraffe Maru

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  1. Kang Mi-sun wins best female dancer at Benois de la Danse

  2. High-earning cram school lecturers face chilly public reaction for slamming Yoon's mention of CSAT

  3. Emart24 propels Korean food craze in Singapore

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  1. Passenger attempts to open plane door on Jeju Air flight to Incheon

  2. Korean Culture Days attract locals and businesses to Brussels

  3. Koreans tighten their purse strings, postpone summer travel plans due to soaring prices

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  1. RM turns radio DJ for grand finale of '2023 BTS Festa'

  2. Temperatures soar above 30 degrees as Seoul gets first heatwave advisory this year

  3. Koreans tighten their purse strings, postpone summer travel plans due to soaring prices

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  1. Goryeo-era transcription of a Buddhist text returns home from Japan

  2. The words of disabled lawmaker during plenary session resonates with many

  3. Beyoncé concert in Stockholm blamed for unexpectedly high Swedish inflation

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  1. Korean maintenance technology employed to preserve one of the world’s oldest religious monuments

  2. Seoul City introduces unmanned robot charger for EVs

  3. Starbucks ordered to pay $25m to ex-employee in racial discrimination case

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  1. UNDP survey shows gender bias issues worsen in Korean society

  2. 2023 Seoul International Book Fair to kick off with theme 'nonhuman’

  3. Sir Paul McCartney says artificial intelligence has enabled a 'final' Beatles song

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  1. Gwanghwamun's moonlight yoga aims to help ease stress experienced by citizens

  2. The world’s biggest sporting event is coming to Paris for the first time in 100 years but not everyone’s happy

  3. Man caught 72 floors up trying to climb Lotte World Tower

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  1. Korea sea salt demand grows ahead of Japan's Fukushima contaminated water release

  2. An idyllic Swiss village is cashing in on K-drama, imposes fee to pose on Netflix-famous pier

  3. Female flight attendants will no longer have to wear high heels and male crew can wear makeup after an OZ airline updates its rules

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  1. ‘Maru and Ara’ selected as names for exoplanets to be observed by the James Webb Space Telescope

  2. Canada wildfires envelope New York in apocalyptic haze

  3. See-through structures now required to include patterns to prevent bird collisions

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  1. College students rush to delete tutor-matching apps after Busan murder

  2. Pride parade 2023 to take to Euljiro streets after Seoul Plaza refusal

  3. Han River unlikely to be designated as prohibited drinking zone anytime soon

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  1. Korean dads lose out on OECD's longest paternity leave
  2. Real-time monitoring system to let commuters check subway crowding
  3. Volunteers remove 120 kgs of coins thrown into Iguaçu Falls in Brazil

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  1. YouTuber's unauthorized disclosure of suspect's identity stirs controversy

  2. Local governments prepare to welcome summer vacationers as Covid enters endemic phase

  3. ‘Barbie’ movie’s pink paint splurge partially caused a global supply shortage

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  1. 22-year-old Korean baritone Kim Tae-han wins prestigious music competition
  2. Korean-American expedition team crosses the Pacific Ocean in a yacht to mark 120 years of Korean immigration to the U.S.
  3. Handwritten lyrics suggest Freddie Mercury had once considered an alternative title for ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

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  1. National Museum of Korea presents artworks from Britain's National Gallery

  2. Baby panda at Everland is tourist magnet

  3. Transgender cyclist looks to spark wider social debate in a historic appearance

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  1. Sirens, alerts stun residents in chaotic Seoul morning

  2. Luxury fashion houses join hands with street brands to target teen consumers

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  1. Local governments appeal to young generations through YouTube

  2. Study shows under-40 women most are frequently victimized by ‘romance scams’

  3. Taipei’s hottest new menu item is a 14-legged giant crustacean

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  1. Korean travelers return home from typhoon-hit Guam

  2. Children run for charity in a Busan marathon on the final day of the long weekend

  3. American lawyer uses ChatGPT in federal court and it goes horribly wrong

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  1. Asiana Airlines: Passenger arrested for opening plane door during South Korea flight

  2. Exhibition explores Korea's deep affection for seafood

  3. Celine Dion cancels upcoming shows and ‘will likely never tour again’

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  1. Brain implants help paralyzed man to walk again

  2. A joke ends up rescuing a man stranded out at sea in Jejudo

  3. One scoop of the world’s most expensive ice cream will set you back nearly $7,000

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  1. Yoon gives school children tour of presidential office as launch of Nuri gets postponed

  2. Month-Long ballet fest to be staged in June

  3. Man gets jail time for 'playing doctor' for 27 years

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  1. South Korean garden designer wins gold medal for her Jirisan-inspired design at the 2023 Chelsea Flower Show

  2. Seoul offers same-day luggage delivery service

  3. Johanna Spyri and Heidi archives included in Memory of the World Register of UNESCO

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  1. Reconstructed Dondeokjeon hall in Deoksu Palace to open to public in September
  2. Chinese students hire proxies on social media platforms to attend classes for them
  3. Korea hit by worst dust storm in 22 years

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  1. Ukraine publishes school textbooks that include 'Miracle on Hangang River' for the first time

  2. FIFTY FIFTY breaks K-pop girl group record on Spotify

  3. Once-in-a-century floods ruin crops and drown livestock in one day in Italy’s prized food valley

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  1. 10,000 cyclists to descend on Seoul for annual bike festival on Sunday

  2. Seoul city to turn purple in celebration of BTS' 10th anniversary in June

  3. Video of Cambodian athlete finishing 5000m race in torrential rain goes viral

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1. Bank of Korea employee caught after twin brother fakes job test

2. People in Japan are taking lessons to relearn how to smile

  1. Mamamoo's Hwasa under fire over racy choreography at college festival

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  1. Foreigners now can report emergencies in five different languages

  2. Martha Stewart, 81, becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model

  3. Italian man fined nearly €900 for fixing a pothole hits out at ‘injustice’

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  1. Gucci to stage long-awaited Cruise 2024 Show at Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace today

  2. Cheap barbecue attracts deluge of visitors to the industrial Chinese city of Zibo

  3. Five Korean films head to this year’s Cannes Film Festival

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  1. IU’s agency shares update on plagiarism accusations, ensures firm against malicious claims
  2. American couple who sheltered Korean tourists in blizzard visit Korea
  3. Italy’s government convenes talks amid skyrocketing pasta prices

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  1. World-famous baguettes, but no wine: Olympians to eat gourmet at Paris Games

  2. A North Korean school asks students, ‘Do you wanna build a snowman?’

  3. First-time home buyer finds at least 10 snakes living inside walls of her Colorado home

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  1. A cluster of earthquakes hits East Sea

  2. FIFTY FIFTY becomes first K-pop girl group to break Billboard Hot 100’s Top 20

  3. KORAIL to offer jobs to homeless people at subway stations

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  1. ‘No senior zone’ establishments spark controversy

  2. Controversy after biz owner reveals identity of children who stole snacks from his unmanned store

  3. Korean War veteran from Luxembourg dies, asks for Arirang to be played at his funeral

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  1. School parents worry as popular stars appear on Youtube with a drink in hand

  2. Fans at home and abroad are furious at the surging prices of K-pop concert tickets

  3. Soprano Jo Sumi congratulates Kim Min-jae on Napoli's first Serie A win in 33 years

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  1. Gov’t mulls new set of laws that would allow children to have the right to delete private records of their past

  2. Hangang Moonlight Market returns

  3. Robots begin to replace humans in F&B industry

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  1. Survey: Children most want to hear parents say ‘I love you’ on Children’s Day

  2. Seoul city denies LGBTQ community permission to use Seoul Plaza for pride parade 2023

  3. Italian historian claims to have identified bridge in Mona Lisa backdrop

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  1. Daechi-dong students rely on “study drugs” to enhance their study performance

  2. Korea Museum Week kicks off promoting sustainability and well-being

  3. Injured stray cat gets treatment via donation by Gwangju community

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  1. Broadway musical “KPOP” earns 3 Tony Award nominations

  2. Michael J. Fox calls Parkinson’s disease ‘the gift that keeps on taking’ in a new interview

  3. Policeman finds lost bag after relentlessly inspecting hours of CCTV footage

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  1. Dining out is becoming less affordable for most Koreans in the 'family month' of May

  2. Classical music returns to Gyechon Village with world-class performances

  3. Beloved Starlite Deli in Times Square closes after 39 years in business

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  1. Louis Vuitton’s pre-fall show turns Seoul bridge into massive runway

  2. K-pop concert opens 8-day ‘Seoul Festa 2023’

  3. Art student eats Maurizio Cattelan's fresh artwork at Leeum Museum of Art

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  1. South Korean president sings American Pie at state dinner with Biden

  2. Jeonju film festival opens for first time since pandemic with Dardenne brothers in attendance

  3. BTS' Suga begins first solo world tour in US

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  1. Seoul to run ‘booknic’ sites at Han River

  2. 'Yongsan Children's Garden' opens May 4

  3. Seoul subway app for foreigners to go into service this week

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  1. Braised ribs, crab cakes to be served at state dinner for Yoon

  2. Seoul city plans cultural events at public parks in May

  3. 'Yongsan Children's Garden' opens May 4

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  1. Seoul, Busan to host 2023 LoL World Championship

  2. No-frills service and decor, affordable and seasonal home cooking-style meals trending among MZs in Seoul

  3. Don Lemon says he has been fired by CNN: ‘I am stunned’

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  1. Official K-pop Twitter accounts among those that lost 'legacy' verifications

  2. Korean bands to perform at New York’s Lincoln Center

  3. Italy’s new tourism ambassador is Botticelli’s Venus

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Prominent AI specialist Gary Marcus digs deeper into AI and explains how it will reshape the future of humanity.

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  1. Blackpink dazzles Coachella and social media with outfits inspired by tradition

  2. Jeju seeks to charge entry fee for tourists

  3. Cloudy day and warm temperatures forecast for Gokwoo

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  1. 50 people who live alone in Seoul invited to promote city services

  2. Statue of King Sejong the Great erected at LA City College

  3. BLACKPINK sets Guinness record for most-viewed music channel on YouTube

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  1. Archives of grassroots revolutions nominated for UNESCO Memory of World inscription

  2. Study: More than half of Korean children aged 3-5 introduced to digital devices before 24 months

  3. South Korea confirms three more mpox cases through local transmission

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  1. Lineup announced for Woodstock Music and Art Fair 2023 rock festival

  2. South Korea is paying young social recluses $500 a month to re-enter society

  3. Elite athlete emerges from a 230-feet deep cave after 500 days of solitude as part of social experiment

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  1. Seoul movie theater chain swaps screens for climbing walls to lure young Koreans

  2. Panic disorder most common among people in 40s

  3. Illegal streaming site noonoo TV terminates service

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  1. Korean culture to be highlighted in three Italian cities

  2. Moroccans launch criticism at Korean star restaurateur

  3. Korean Amb. in Cairo following Matareya Iftar: "Ramadan in Egypt unforgettable experience"

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  1. 'Jikji' to be shown to public in France for 1st time in half-century

  2. Gangneung wildfire threatens safety of cultural assets

  3. Hangang River fountains in Seoul illuminate the city at night starting this month

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  1. Returned paintings shed light on golden age of Joseon art

  2. Korean independence fighter's remains return home 100 years after death

  3. AI speaker calls 119 in life-threatening health emergency

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  1. Music Bank in Paris 2023 draws 33,000 K-pop fans from all over Europe
  2. Exports of Korean instant noodles hit first-quarter high
  3. Controversy erupts over foreign couple's failed attempt to hitchhike from Seoul to Busan

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  1. The 14th Gwangju Biennale opens today

  2. ‘Moonlight Tour’ at Changdeokgung to resume with foreign language guide

  3. Hawaii governor wants to charge tourists an entrance fee as more people opt to hike parks, trails

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  1. Syrian refugee elected mayor of German city, years after fleeing war

  2. CJENM apologizes for rehiring disgraced TV producer

  3. Students drugged in Daechi-dong cram-school blackmail scheme

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  1. '60s Korean pop diva Hyun-mi dies at age 85

  2. Indigenous tattooist becomes Vogue’s oldest ever cover star at 106

  3. Foreign tourists flock back to Myeong-dong

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  1. NYC Parks to ban 'comfort station' term over link to WWII sex slavery
  2. Ryuichi Sakamoto, Japanese pop pioneer and Oscar-winning composer, dies aged 71
  3. Paris votes ‘No more room for vroom’

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  1. A rare Joseon-era map returns home from Japan

  2. Seoul Museum of Art to open Korea's first public art archive

  3. Leslie Cheung’s life, work on display in Hong Kong marking 20th anniv. of his passing

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  1. Brisbane Writers Festival 2023 focuses on Korean writers
  2. Goldman Sachs report shows AI could replace equivalent of 300 million jobs
  3. Online fans mourn the death of beloved internet pundit

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  1. Korea introduces new foreigner ID cards
  2. Young Koreans prefer ordering from kiosks, older Koreans prefer ordering from staff
  3. Tourists flock to see Michelangelo’s David after Florida uproar of whether or not sculpture is pornographic

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  1. Actor Yoo Ah-in apologizes to fans after 12-hour questioning by police

  2. Overwhelming no. of residents happy with “essential repair services” provided by Busan district office

  3. South Koreans scrambling to book Europe getaway well ahead of Chuseok 2023

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1.BTS’ Jimin sells over 1 Million copies of ‘Face’ worldwide for record-breaking 24 hours in Korea

  1. Xita Market in Shenyang a bustling Korean cultural hub

  2. 'Idiot' jumps off building into Venice canal; mayor wants to give him 'certificate of stupidity'

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  1. Seoul zebra that escaped is back at zoo after hours on the loose
  2. Gyeongbokgung Palace to welcome visitors for spring nighttime viewing
  3. New Zealand is spending $4 million to help teenagers recover from breakups

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  1. TXT to headline Lollapalooza 2023, New Jeans to perform
  2. Eyedrops recalled in US following blindness and injuries
  3. 41 local universities take part in the ‘1,000 won breakfast’ program this year

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  1. Kakao shuts down glitchy AI chatbot service after just one day

  2. Micro-apartments are the architectural answer to soaring rents in Japan

  3. Doggie mansions and Tiffany bowls: lifestyles of rich and famous pets

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  1. Commuters choose to keep masks on despite end of mask mandate on public transportation
  2. Harry Styles’ first Korean concert was a star-studded affair
  3. Museums rename artworks and artists as Ukrainian, not Russian

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  1. Warmth, empathy, lightheartedness at 2023 fall-winter Seoul Fashion Week

  2. Japanese-style 'maid cafe' in Seoul stirs up debate

  3. Gwyneth Paltrow called an 'almond mom' in response to her controversial wellness routine

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  1. Seoul City opens colonial-era tram tracks to the public

  2. Proposals for world’s first octopus farm in Spain alarm scientists

  3. Elderly penguins receive custom lenses in "world-first" cataract surgery

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  1. S.Koreans will get extra day off if Buddha's Birthday, Christmas fall on weekend

  2. Grandson of ex-president Chun Doo-hwan slams his family on social media

  3. More than a third of UK workers ‘would quit’ if told to return to office full-time

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  1. Cheon Myeong-kwan's ‘Whale’ longlisted for 2023 International Booker Prize

  2. Lotte World Tower to host world's highest international vertical marathon

  3. Plum blossoms are in full bloom in Gwangyang

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  1. ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ triumphs at this year’s Oscars

  2. Not everyone was happy about the new carpet at the 2023 Oscars

  3. Paris Opera Ballet announces its first Black 'etoile' in Seoul

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  1. “The Glory” director Ahn Gil Ho admits to school bullying, apologizes to victims

  2. 200 dogs rescued from slaughter in win-win program with farm owners

  3. Hanbok parade held in Sao Paulo to celebrate 60 years of Korean immigration to the country

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  1. Seoul City announces sweeping Han River development plans

  2. Oldest Hangeul letter designated as an official treasure

  3. Scientists create mice with two fathers after making eggs from male cells

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  1. Exhibitions on savings, education boom in Korea paints an uneasy future

  2. South Korea ranks bottom of glass-ceiling index for 11th year

  3. Newly discovered chemicals are so deadly they are named after Keanu Reeves

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  1. Military to make menus more flexible to suit soldiers’ tastes

  2. Inter-floor noise? Not a problem for this elderly couple who insists children should have fun

  3. Toblerone: Swiss rules mean chocolate bar to drop Matterhorn from packaging

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  1. Suspect in massive Incheon market fire served 10 yrs in jail for randomly starting fire 24 times

  2. Three must-have “housework assistants(이모님)” popular among Korean newly-weds

  3. Hawaii snorkeling company allegedly abandoned couple in the ocean

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  1. Musinsa joins list of world's most innovative companies for 2023

  2. Billie Eilish among top celebrities that have deleted their social media apps

  3. Woman stabs 3 fellow passengers on subway for calling her ‘ajumma’

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  1. The only student in his first-year elementary class says he is happy to be starting school

  2. Hyundai Motor hiring first production line workers in a decade

  3. KTO launches dog-friendly full package tour to Jeju

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  1. Residents of apartment complex in Sejong city outraged over Japanese flag hung outside neighbor’s window

  2. Leeum presents special exhibition on Joseon white porcelain

  3. FIFA's choice of Adriana Lima as ambassador called 'tone deaf'

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  1. Seoul City takes a big step forward to phase out cash payments on public buses

  2. South Korean diplomats capture Indian hearts with ‘Naatu Naatu’ viral video

  3. Thai drug dealer disguises himself as a ‘Korean man’ with plastic surgery

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  1. Hwang Young-woong from ‘Glowing Trotmen’ apologizes for past misconduct

  2. ‘New Jeans’ mastermind Min Hee-jin chosen as Billboard ‘Women in Music’

  3. Dozens of cats on Marado to be removed from the island to save critically endangered birds

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  1. Only 4% of unmarried Korean women think marriage, childbearing essential

  2. Food packages get a lot smaller for customers weary of rising food prices

  3. Dilbert cartoon dropped by US newspapers over creator’s racist comments

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  1. KakaoTalk works to introduce new feature that allows users to exit group chats discreetly

  2. Handwritten English translation of Declaration of Independence discovered after 104 years

  3. Ice cream giant developing ice cream that won’t melt

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  1. Google Arts & Culture project offers users a chance to explore Korea's DMZ virtually

  2. NewJeans is the new ambassador for 2023 F/W Seoul Fashion Week

  3. Iconic gondola rides halted as Venice canals run dry

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  1. Number of Facebook users on a steady decline in South Korea 

  2. Spring flowers expected to bloom up to a week earlier

  3. Spain spends €258 million on trains that are too big for its tunnels

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  1. Lego x BTS deal puts the K-pop sensation’s global marketability to the test

  2. Roald Dahl books controversially rewritten to remove language deemed offensive

  3. Visitor knocks over and breaks iconic Jeff Koons Balloon Dog sculpture in Miami

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  1. A thank you letter from a Turkish boy “I will be a good person and visit your country”

  2. Jeonju culture center's staff uniform raises controversy over 'Japanese-style' design

  3. Dad in China runs 60 marathons with disabled son in special stroller – next stop Boston Marathon

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  1. 'Jikji' to go on display in France for first time in 50 years

  2. 2023 National Brand Up Exhibition opens featuring ancient 'hallyu' stars

  3. Herd of cows swim to safety in flood waters by following farmer’s voice

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  1. Women's priority parking spaces will disappear starting this year

  2. Retail industries make move to cut ties with Yoo Ah-in

  3. Tens of millions found under home kitchen sink returned to one of several former tenants

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  1. Photos of Korean War heroes to be restored

  2. False social media posts hinder earthquake relief efforts in Turkiye

  3. Daughter posts TikTok of dad’s slow-selling book. Now it’s a bestseller on Amazon

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  1. ‘Brotherly country’ Turkiye tears up after Korean artist shares illustrations on social media

  2. Rihanna reveals she's pregnant at Super Bowl half-time show

  3. Taxi driver reports not-so-discreet thief to police after overhearing phone conversation

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  1. Fashion industry turns to beloved vintage cartoons for inspiration in times of recession

  2. Korean students' exchange visit to US thwarted over dog meat issue

  3. American cacti are rapidly colonizing the slopes of the Swiss Alps as snow disappears

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  1. Volleyball star Kim Yeon-koung appeals for aid to help quake victims in Turkey

  2. Seoul to turn Han River islet into new city landmark as part of its city design innovation

  3. ‘Sushi terrorism’ prank videos hurting Japan’s world-famous conveyor belt restaurants

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  1. Japanese wins “Rookie of the Year Award” in major translation contest but there is a catch

  2. Earthquakes damage historic sites and antiquities in Turkey and Syria

  3. Video of postman folding the laundry of an elderly woman goes viral

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  1. Buffalo couple who sheltered Korean tourists during severe snow storm invited to Korea

  2. Newborn baby pulled alive from rubble of Turkey earthquake

  3. Transgender rights protected in a landmark Hong Kong court ruling

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  1. Korea to erect statue of British journalist to honor his activism for Korea's independence

  2. TXT Secures First No. 1 on Billboard 200 for ‘Temptation’

  3. Beyoncé officially has the most Grammys of any artist

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  1. When it comes to young female N.Korean YouTubers, there is more than meets the eye

  2. With 50 days to go, Suncheon makes final preparations to host 2023 Int'l Garden Expo

  3. 18-year-old Canadian wins 48M dollar lotto jackpot on her first try

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  1. ‘L’Italia è di Moda’ exhibition showcases Italian high fashion

  2. Lipstick sales surge amid eased indoor mask rules

  3. Hong Kong plans to woo back visitors with free flights in a major tourism promotion campaign

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  1. Remains of ‘Mr. Sunshine’ to return home after 100 years

  2. Study shows dreamy haze in Monet’s impressionist paintings was due to industrial air pollution

  3. Boy band Stray Kids to headline 2023 Lollapalooza Paris

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  1. Musicians hope to revive love in Itaewon through music

  2. Amore Pacific Museum of Art brings Joseon-era folding screens to center stage

  3. One of YouTube’s biggest stars helps 1,000 blind people see again

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  1. Koreans remain cautious over eased mask rules

  2. Korean heritage takes center stage as London borough declares International Kimchi Day

  3. Song Joong-ki is married and expecting baby with British wife

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  1. Amateur marathoners brave sub-zero temperatures in bare skin and short-sleeved tees

  2. Busan police apologizes after shooing off an elderly looking for temporary shelter for the night

  3. AP deletes ‘the French' tweet and apologizes after it is widely mocked

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  1. Netflix's real-life 'Squid Game' players face frigid temperatures, three reportedly wounded on set

  2. Disney World closed Splash Mountain after allegations of racism

  3. Solo seniors report having a higher sense of life satisfaction when living with pets

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  1. Phone-phobia grips Gen-Z as texting hampers communication skills

  2. Experts say extreme cold gripping East Asia is the 'new norm'

  3. Italian brown bear famous for bakery break-in dies after being hit by car

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  1. A new breed of female characters takes center stage in Korean dramas

  2. Customers to receive 300 won in cashable points for every beverage bought in reusable cups

  3. An elderly couple say ‘free jajangmyeon mondays’ is their way of paying it forward

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  1. Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival attracts more than a million visitors since opening

  2. British Museum sparks controversy for using the term “Korean Lunar New Year”

  3. Argentine pizzeria challenges angry customer on social media to overwhelming response

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  1. Pyeongyang passes law to protect standard N.Korea language against inflow of S.Korean expressions

  2. Argentinian farmer celebrates World Cup victory by depicting Lionel Messi's face with corn crop

  3. 29-year-old woman awarded for her bravery in taking down robber

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  1. Holiday gift sets wildly popular on second-hand online markets

  2. Overseas travel surges 9,000 percent over Lunar New Year

  3. Drunk driver caught through automatic phone call function

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  1. Mountaineer Kim Young-mi reaches the South Pole unassisted, a first for S. Korea

  2. Palaces and royal tombs to offer free admission, cultural events for Lunar New Year

  3. Seoul City launches the world’s first metaverse platform for city services

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  1. South Korea's exports of K-pop albums hit record high in 2022

  2. Korean-language works win Critics Choice Awards for 4 consecutive years

  3. Park Hang-seo’s 5-year coaching stint in Vietnam comes to an end

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  1. Heavy snow in Gangwon Province causes over 100 traffic accidents, leaves dozens of vehicles stranded

  2. South Koreans are the world’s biggest spenders on luxury goods

  3. Gen-Z finds new-found charm in old-school digital cams

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1. Hyundai Motor Group chief named ‘MotorTrend’ Person of the Year

2. Jeff Beck: British guitar legend dies aged 78

3. Artificial intelligence-driven chats are all the rage

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1. A farm on Jejudo Island produces 1,120-kg “super hanwoo cow”

2. Police say missing teenage girls in Pakistan ran away to meet BTS

3. Popular Thai actor apologizes for his bullying past; people are calling it “The Glory” effect

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1. Data shows marriage in the 30s is the new normal for South Korea

2. Five Russians fleeing war stranded in Seoul's Incheon Airport

3. Onions are so expensive in the Philippines they’re being smuggled into the country

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1. 745 of forced Korean laborer are verified through three of 'Korean Tobacco Distribution List'

2. YouTuber successfully apprehends 100 drug offenders with help of volunteer assistants

3. Prince Harry’s memoir hits No 1 on Amazon, predicted to be one of year’s bestsellers

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1. Local governments intent on rebranding city image in the new year

2. South Korea’s air quality reaches worst level this winter

3. New Jeans comes under attack from Chinese social media users for promoting hanji paper

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1. ‘The Glory’ and ‘Reborn Rich’ latest victims of illegal distribution and sales in China

2. Fried chicken franchise to offer American couple 1-year voucher for helping stranded Korean travelers

3. Historian reveals on TV show that Pocahontas is Edward Norton’s 12th great-grandmother

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  1. Large-scale venues designed for K-pop concerts to open in Seoul metropolitan area

  2. Mainland China music fans willing to pay a fortune to see Blackpink concert in Hong Kong

  3. Winter heat records smashed all over Europe

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  1. Relics believed to be from the Goyreo Dynasty identified in the Cheong Wa Dae grounds

  2. Danuri sends back stunning black-and-white photos of the moon's surface and Earth

  3. Egypt repatriates looted ancient Green Coffin sarcophagus from US

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1. Chilgokhalmae font trends thanks to President Yoon's new year's greeting card

2. IU, Jung Kook among Rolling Stone's 200 greatest singers of all time

3. 16th century French astrologer's gloomy predictions for 2023

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1. New Year’s celebrations: How the world rang in 2023

2. Mother in Gwangju gives birth to triplets at the stroke of midnight 2023

3. Notable deaths in final hour of 2022: celebrated photographer Kim Jung-man, trailblazing U.S. news anchor Barbara Walters

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  1. Lee Seung Gi donates 2 billion KRW to Seoul National University Children's Hospital

  2. Pelé, Brazil’s king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died

  3. Kabul professor tears up diplomas on live TV to protest Taliban ban on women’s education

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1. Translation app gets Korean restaurant menu upgrade

2. NCT 127 to ring in the new year on CNN’s “New Year’s Eve Live”

3. A mother’s heartwarming story about Messi meeting her son shows why Messi is the G.O.A.T

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  1. Another victim of Japan's wartime atrocities dies, reducing the number of surviving "comfort women" to 10

  2. 'Squid Game' director, lead actor receive cultural merit award

  3. Rishi Sunak mocked for ‘excruciating’ exchange with homeless man

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  1. S. Korean travelers get invited into a stranger’s home on Xmas eve after being stranded in snow storm

  2. S. Korea reports first case of brain-eating amoeba infection

  3. Maya Ruiz-Picasso, the eldest daughter of Picasso and keeper of his legacy, has died

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  1. New Year’s bell-ringing ceremony returns for the first time in 3 years

  2. Int’l flight passengers exceed domestic travelers for first time since pandemic

  3. Argentina fans hit back at France by starting their own “France stop crying” petition with 700,000 signatures

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  1. ‘Decision To Leave’ and ‘Return To Seoul’ make Oscar shortlist

  2. Good Samaritan donates truckful of instant noodles to local welfare center under condition of anonymity

  3. Jacinda Ardern's offensive MP comment transcript sells for NZ$100,000

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  1. 2022 Winter solstice brings the longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere

  2. Seoul City to reopen skating rink after almost 3 years

  3. Justin Bieber close to a $200 million deal to sell music rights

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1. Lawmakers push for alternative holiday for Christmas falling on weekends

2. Research shows whales can have an important but overlooked role in tackling the climate crisis

3. As ‘Mr. Christmas’ fights cancer, his former highschool students bring the holiday to him

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1. Myeongdong street vendors to close on Christmas Eve

2. Gwanghwamun Square lights up with lanterns and media art shows through the holiday season

3. Family gets call of a lifetime: cat missing for 10 years found alive across the ocean

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  1. Reuters: 10 memorable impressions from the Qatar World Cup 2022 

  2. “Avatar: The Way of Water” tops 2.4M admissions in five days

  3. Angelina Jolie leaves role as UN refugee agency ambassador

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  1. The first sunrise of 2023 expected to be seen at 7:26am in Dokdo

  2. Funeral homes operating around the clock in COVID-hit Beijing

  3. Fire at a local kindergarten demonstrates why teaching fire drills to children is important

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  1. 'Godsaeng' is Instagram's keyword of the year in Korea

  2. France defeats Morocco, Les Bleus to face Argentina 

  3. Myeongdong is bustling again with locals and foreigners  with Instagram-friendly holiday attractions

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  1. Korea's only university department teaching 'Go' faces closure

  2. New Zealand passes legislation banning cigarettes for future generations

  3. Han River parks to open sledding slopes for first time since pandemic

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  1. Ballet troupes present different versions of timeless classic 'The Nutcracker'

  2. Jin begins military service later today, shares selfie of his new buzz cut on social media

  3. Rare first edition sheet music of Jingle Bells published in 1859 to go under the hammer

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  1. A community of professors pick ‘four-letter idiom of 2022

  2. NGO publishes English map of Korea and world cultural heritage

  3. Morocco’s World Cup magic potion: Football parents and fans

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  1. Freedom of Expression Film Festival to screen once blacklisted films

  2. Hwang Hee-chan returns home, presents his Player of the Match trophy to his grandparents

  3. The world’s largest Christmas tree is lit in a small medieval town in Italy

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  1. Event held at US Library of Congress celebrating Kimchi

  2. N.Korean state TV introduces Son Heung-min for the first time while broadcasting S.Korea-Brazil match

  3. Volodymyr Zelensky and 'the spirit of Ukraine' named Time's 2022 'Person of the Year'

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  1. BLACKPINK becomes first girl group to be named TIME Magazine’s 'Entertainer of the Year'

  2. BBC reveals 100 Women list 2022, including 2 South Korean women

  3. Naver reveals top search words for 2022 

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  1. South Korea puts up a good fight against Brazil but ends their journey in Qatar

  2. S. Korea, U.S. and other countries begin 'Christmas Drop' operation

  3. ‘Goblin mode’: new Oxford word of the year reflects the times

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  1. T’is the season: ski slopes operating in full swing, winter festivals attract weekend travelers

  2. ‘Harry & Meghan’ docuseries trailer is revealed

  3. Ukraine authorities detain eight people over theft of Banksy mural outside Kyiv

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1. Chinese residents in Seoul join 'white paper' protests against Beijing's COVID policy

2. Leaders of New Zealand and Finland hit back at reporter’s question on age and gender

3. Kim Jong-un’s 10-year-old daughter "leads fashion wave" in North Korea

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  1. Korean talchum mask dance becomes UNESCO intangible cultural heritage

  2. UNESCO lists French baguette as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

  3. Maroon 5 performs in Seoul for the first time in 5 years

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1. One area of Seoul will see trams again after 57 years

2. Ghana team official faces backlash for trying to take selfie with crying Son Heung-min

3. Driven by demand, Cyber Monday online sales hit a record $11.3 bil.

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1. Piano prodigy Lim Yunchan releases live album 'Beethoven·Yun Isang·Barber'

2. Violent riots after Morocco defeats Belgium at World Cup

3. Mauna Loa: World's largest active volcano erupts in Hawaii

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  1. Korean ancient book, women's poetry listed on regional list of UNESCO Memory of the World

  2. Freezing temperatures expected to follow rain nationwide on Monday

  3. 'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer Irene Cara has died at 63

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  1. 26,000 football fans gather at Gwanghwamun Square amid stricter security measures

  2. Hyundai to revive Pony Coupe with legendary car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro

  3. BTS Jin confirmed to join front-line boot camp in one of the coldest regions in S.Korea

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  1. Seoul City approves street cheering for World Cup, individuals prefer to gather in small groups

  2. Dubai emerges a big winner in tourism from Qatar’s World Cup

  3. What is the appropriate amount for a cash gift at weddings?

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  1. Seoul City approves mass cheering on the street  in Gwanghwamun Square

  2. National Museum of Korea opens "The Jade Hues of Goryeo"

  3. 'The King's Affection' wins first-ever International Emmy honor

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  1. The name of another unknown Korean War soldier is identified 

  2. Bangladeshi couple backs team South Korea with 3.5-kilometer flag in their hometown

  3. A late start, but never too late: a group of women one step closer to realizing their dreams 

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  1. BTS’ Jung Kook performs at the 2022 World Cup Opening Ceremony in Qatar

  2. At least 3 dead as dangerous lake-effect storm paralyzes upstate New York

  3. Angela Alvarez wins Latin Grammy and makes music history: 'It's never too late'

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  1. Students look forward to R&R while retailers and food industry cash in on post-CSAT season

  2. Seoul crowned smart city of the year at Barcelona Expo

  3. 14th annual Seoul Bike Festival set to kick off over the weekend

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  1. The Covid generation takes the CSATs today

  2. Qatar World Cup: Son Heung-min says face mask “less uncomfortable” than he had initially thought

  3. “The magic of 1000 won”: Jejudo Island reports significant drop in the use of plastic take-out cups 

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  1. Global population hits 8 billion posing more challenges for the planet 

  2. More interactions between humans, polar bears likely as sea ice melts due to climate change

  3. Brave passersby jump to the rescue, saves man from car engulfed in flames

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  1. The Smithsonian says it hopes to show Lee Kun-hee collection

  2. Korean pianist Lee Hyuk wins first prize at Long-Thibaud International Competition

  3. Can football fans drink alcohol at the World Cup 2022 in Qatar?

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  1. BTS’ Jung Kook to perform 2022 FIFA World Cup song during opening ceremony

  2. Banksy unveils on social media mural in Ukrainian town liberated from Russians

  3. Iranian refugee who inspired movie ‘The Terminal’ dies inside Paris airport

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  1. S. Korea to hold memorial event in Busan for UN war veterans

  2. Son Heung-min says he will be playing at World Cup with protective mask

  3. Gordon Ramsay: Seoul’s discerning consumers key reason for opening premium street food brand in Korea

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  1. Fmr. president hands over dogs gifted by Kim Jong Un to the presidential archives

  2. Fine dust returns as Covid nears its end

  3. Saudi crown prince bin Salman books 400 rooms at Lotte Hotel

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  1. Seoul tries more methods to get taxis out at night

  2. Qatar FIFA World Cup amb. slammed for saying homosexuality is ‘damage in the mind’

  3. California ticket holder wins 2 billion-dollar jackpot in biggest lottery payout ever

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  1. Danuri lunar orbiter sends photos, BTS song 'Dynamite' to Earth

  2. Full moon to turn eerie red during total lunar eclipse tonight

  3. Sales of coffee mix up after rescued miners say it helped them stay alive

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  1. NCT 127’s Indonesia concert partially halted after 30 fans faint in crush

  2. Twitter employees receive blunt termination notices, workers 'in limbo'

  3. American singer and rapper Aaron Carter dies aged 34

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  1. As cancellation of concerts continue, artists say 'Music can also help us mourn'

  2. Korea’s ‘talchum’ mask dance could be next Unesco intangible cultural heritage

  3. BTS’ RM opens up about his experience with anxiety in Rolling Stone interview 

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  1. Amid tragedy, heroic, heart-warming stories shared online

  2. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher blasts Qatar World Cup in explosive TV rant

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  1. Itaewon crowd surge: First emergency call came hours before crush

  2. Families of Halloween crush victims identify lost items 

  3. Taylor Swift makes history as she takes over the entire US top 10

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  1. Public mourns casualties of Itaewon Halloween tragedy 

  2. Can a lay rescuer give CPR without fear of legal action?

  3. Brazil: Lula pledges to end deforestation in the Amazon after election victory

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  1. Foreign media cover Halloween tragedy as headline news

  2. South Korea mourns victims of Halloween crush

  3. Festivals, parties canceled in aftermath of Itaewon tragedy

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  1. BTS Jin arrives in Buenos Aires, rehearses with Coldplay ahead of Sat. concert

  2. Price of beloved winter street snacks continue to go up as food prices soar

  3. Small rural elementary schools come together to host joint sports day

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  1. Habsburg collection of 600 years comes to Korea

  2. ‘Deepfakes’ of celebrities have begun appearing in ads, with or without their permission

  3. Emperor penguins to receive endangered species protections

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  1. Sejong Center for the Performing Arts to build theater exclusively for opera

  2. Corporate America moves to cancel Kanye West 

  3. Fossil fuel protesters cover King Charles III waxwork with chocolate cake at Madame Tussauds

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  1. Getty Images labels Korean hanbok and fan dance as “Chinese”

  2. Korean Air flight with 162 passengers suffers runway overrun in Cebu

  3. Salman Rushdie has lost sight in one eye, use of one hand

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  1. Kim Yuna and Ko Woo Rim say “I do”

  2. Seoul city to push smoking, drinking ban at Han River parks, strong backlash expected

  3. Turbulence on “nightmare flight” injures 12 when 'everyone just went flying'

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  1. S. Koreans furiously boycott SPC Group products after shocking death of a factory worker

  2. New data shows the next pandemic may come from melting glaciers

  3. Where have all the men in Moscow gone?

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  1. Iranian climber who competed without hijab met by jubilant crowds in Tehran

  2. Illegal gamblers fail to get alert memo, get caught during KakaoTalk fire outage

  3. Red Velvet Irene lookalike virtual model causes controversy over ownership of personality rights

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  1. New movie on Kim Jong-un: “Let them eat spaghetti, cheese and champagne” 

  2. Polish mother-daughter biz duo create buzz with homemade kimchi products

  3. Drought-hit Mississippi River reveals 19th-century trading ship

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  1. BTS members to embark on mandatory military service

  2. The inspiration for Pixar’s ‘Mamá Coco’ dies at 109

  3. Helen, world’s second oldest gorilla, dies at 64

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  1. BTS takes the stage in Busan, dazzles global audience

  2. Blackpink’s ‘Born Pink’ world tour opens in Seoul with surprise performances, unreleased track

  3. K-pop concert in LA disrupted by lineup changes, leaves venue largely empty of fans

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  1. World's first-ever gummy bears themed media art show arrives in Seoul

  2. A pair of Levi's from the 1880, found in an old mine, sells for $76,000

  3. Wild boar sighting in secret garden of Changdeokgung Palace forces cancellation   of "Moonlight Tour" 

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  1. Daesang to promote its kimchi in Times Square through Nov. 6

  2. Ukraine beauty queen slams pageant for making her share room with Russian rival

  3. Automaker Nissan exists Russia, sells its business for less than $1

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  1. Over 30% of int’l schools in Korea use textbooks using the term 'Sea of Japan'

  2. Seoul Fashion Week, the largest in scale yet, brings festive vibe to DDP

  3. S. Korean travelers grab first chance to travel to Japan

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  1. Harvard to rectify multiple distortions of Korean history in textbook 

  2. Hanwha Eagles fans fiercely loyal in spite of team’s unfortunate history in losing

  3. William Shatner says space trip filled him with sadness, climate anxiety

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  1. Webcomic 'Lore Olympus' wins prestigious Harvey award

  2. Farmed fish feel pain and stress, must be killed humanely: global regulators

  3. Elementary school student awarded for his selfless act by district office chief

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  1. Seoul city to open to the public the expansive green lot next to Gyeongbokgung Palace for the first time in 100 years 

  2. Swedish politician cuts off hair in solidarity with Iranian women

  3. Tottenham assistant coach Gian Pietro Ventrone dead at 61

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  1. Changwon coastal waters inundated with dead adolescent herring

  2. The five scientists who won two Nobel prizes

  3. Angelina Jolie share details of abuse by Brad Pitt on private plane

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  1. BIFF opens to pre-pandemic scale showcasing 243 films

  2. High school student’s cartoon ignites public debate on freedom of expression

  3. ‘Ordinary’ Chinese vase valued at 2,300 dollars sells for almost 9.2 million dollars after bidding war

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  1. YG Entertainment requests investigation into leak of Blackpink Jennie's photos

  2. Mobile food trucks that sell prepared meals become increasingly popular in North Korea

  3. 'Butter board' is the latest food trend on TikTok

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  1. All five members of g.o.d to reunite for year-end concert in Seoul

  2. Federal Aviation Administration deliberates setting new regulations for airplane seat sizes

  3. Wild baby boar adopted by a herd of cattle in Germany

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  1. 'Squid Game' star Jung Ho-yeon makes Time's 100 Next List of the world’s rising stars

  2. Coolio, US west coast rapper of Gangsta’s Paradise fame, dies aged 59

  3. Seoul Street Arts Festival to fill streets of Seoul with artistic imagination

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  1. 2022 Seoul Gourmet Week presents 100 restaurants for gourmands

  2. Foul smelling ginkgo nuts prompt Seodaemun District to take action

  3. Millions of pine trees infected with pine wilt disease

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  1. Hanbok designed by Kim Yuna to be showcased during London fashion show

  2. NASA crashes spacecraft into asteroid in world's first planetary defense test

  3. Dubai sets up vending machines baking free hot bread for low-income residents

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  1. Cabbage prices soar as famed highland cabbages succumb to extreme weather 

  2. Was that Kim Jong-un’s daughter on TV?

  3. Study suggests fetuses smile for carrots but grimace over kale

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  1. BLACKPINK becomes 1st K-pop girl group to top Britain's Official Albums Chart

  2. Farmers’ markets are back this fall to entice environmentally conscious consumers

  3. 67-year-old surfer inspires with zest for life

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  1. MMCA Gwacheon transforms into 19th-century Paris

  2. Seaside train tour offers epic coastal views, heritage sites in Gangneung

  3. Mexico earthquake triggers ‘desert tsunami’ 2,400 km away in Death Valley cave

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  1. Actor O Yeoung-su: “Daehangno has potential to grow as a world-class destination for shows and theater”

  2. California clears the way for greener burial

  3. A cache of Hemingway materials unveiled for the first time in 80 years

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  1. Government to allow baseball fans to watch games without mask at stadiums

  2. Busan's efforts to promote English as 'common language' rolls on despite protests

  3. Brad Pitt makes surprise debut as a sculptor at Finnish art gallery

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  1. The lone bagpiper who woke the Queen up every morning plays her to rest

  2. 40th anniversary of the world’s first digital emoticon

  3. KARA confirmed to make comeback for 15th anniversary

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  1. Financial Group harvests honey in Yeouido after months-long bee-saving campaign

  2. Gov’t buses to help with funerals of the deceased without family

  3. Armed with wisdom and fierce hugs, ordinary senior citizens help and inspire members of the local community

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  1. Paik Nam-june’s monumental installation at MMCA is restored and plugged once again

  2. BTS leader RM makes donation for preservation of overseas Korean cultural assets

  3. 2022 Jeongseon Arirang Festival kicks off in Jeongseon county

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  1. Suriname gov’t vows legal action against ‘Narco-Saints’ producers over unfair portrayal of country

  2. Weolmido fish restaurant apologizes for ripping off customer with underwhelming takeout order

  3. Queen Elizabeth’s final journey sets record for most tracked flight in history

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  1. ‘Squid Game’ makes history multiple times over at the 2022 Emmys

  2. Royal ceremonial music performance  dazzles audience members in Berlin

  3. Canadian parents take their four children on year-long world trip before three go blind with rare genetic disease

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  1. Frequently used English dictionaries contain serious distortions of Korean history

  2. Less than 2 months into debut, NewJeans sets new records on Spotify

  3. Lee Jung-jae to star in new ‘Star Wars’ series

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  1. Gucci to hold fashion show at royal palace as planned

  2. LA designates September 17 as 'Squid Game Day'

  3. Runaway chimpanzee returns home after coaxing from zookeepers – with help from a raincoat and a bicycle

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  1. Lebanese-born French author named recipient of 2022 Park Kyung-ni Prize

  2. 2022 Busan International Film Festival to resume in full capacity next month

  3. Oklahoma news anchor suffers 'beginnings of stroke' while reporting live on TV

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  1. Shanghai fines Paris Baguette for selling bread during lockdown and people are angry

  2. Ahn Sook-sun named master of National Intangible Cultural Heritage for 'Chunhyangga'

  3. Amazing new footage of the Titanic is the highest quality we’ve ever seen 

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  1. European buyers eye innovative Korea-made appliances at IFA 2022

  2. Squid Game: Lee You-mi becomes first Korean actress to win an Emmy

  3. Traditional Korean lacquerware exhibition dazzles Paris

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  1. BTS: Defense Ministry backs out from a public opinion poll regarding military service

  2. AI won an art contest, and artists are not happy about it

  3. Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating Netflix documentary

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  1. Seoul's art market reaches new heights with inaugural Frieze fair

  2. Literacy skills among younger Koreans falling, gov’t addresses issue in its latest revised curriculum

  3. Mikhail Gorbachev's 1998 Pizza Hut ad resurfaces after his death

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  1. Seoul International Fireworks Festival to be held on October 8

  2. Government to pay parents of infants a monthly 700,000-won stipend starting next year

  3. New and upgraded Gwanghwamun Square to put on Taekwondo demonstrations and martial arts performances to attract tourists

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  1. Confusion and panic over malfunction of anti-virus software with 16 million users

  2. Seoul city begins trial of multi-use containers for food delivery  

  3. Government bans use of thundersticks at sports facilities

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  1. Kim Shin Young to take over as the new emcee of 'National Singing Contest'

  2. Blackpink, BTS, Seventeen sweep prizes at 2022 MTV Video Music Awards

  3. Seoul city is banning cars on Jamsu Bridge every Sunday until October

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  1. Busan hotels come under fire for overcharging rooms for BTS concert

  2. Summer snow hits Xinjiang mountains, cools temperatures to below zero

  3. Nothing but love for ‘Baechu’ the police dog at a local police station in Pyeongchang-gun County

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  1. Cyworld hands over digital assets of 25 soldiers who perished in ROKS Cheonan sinking to families

  2. “Quiet quitting” is the new buzzy catchphrase taking over work culture conversations

  3. Iran allows women to attend football game in Tehran

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  1. 'Kayak, deed'…dubbed version of 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo,' to be released next month

  2. Annual firefly festivals to light up autumn night skies

  3. NASA shares sounds of the black hole and it is eerie

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  1. Critics say Vogue editorial at Cheongwadae “lacks class”

  2. Study shows dogs' eyes well up with tears of joy when reunited with their owners

  3. Han River hosts ‘hitting mung’ competition for the first time in 3 years

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  1. KCON returns, concludes its three-day run in LA

  2. La Repubblica: “South Korea, K-culture drives the world crazy”

  3. Dad photographs sick son for review by doctor, gets caught by Google's anti-child abuse AI

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  1. Receding waters of European rivers reveal ancient stones and World War II relics

  2. One-off facial masks recycled into coat hangers

  3. People order in different food items through delivery apps based on day of the week

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  1. S.Korean army bans men from taking “body profile” photos in military uniform

  2. Eating small portions is the new trend in 'mukbang' eating shows

  3. Mariah Carey’s move to trademark ‘Queen of Christmas’ angers fellow holiday music singers

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  1. TikTok challenge sparks car thefts and class-action lawsuit against Korean carmakers

  2. Is it legal to resell an uneaten box of fried chicken on second-hand trading platforms?

  3. At a Chinese restaurant in Incheon, a delicious bowl of noodles costs less than 2 dollars

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  1. Male passenger lashes out at parents of a crying child on an airplane

  2. Man arrested for suspicion of counterfeiting currency

  3. Graeme Souness criticized for ‘man’s game’ comment

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  1. Director apologizes for plagiarism in Girls’ Generation’s 'Forever 1' music video

  2. Norway euthanizes beloved 600kg walrus named Freya

  3. Tom Holland announces social media break: “I spiral when I read things about me”

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  1. Independence fighters' descendants given Korean citizenship

  2. ‘Decision to Leave’ selected as S. Korea’s 2023 Oscar entry

  3. Drought forces France to halt production of 2,000-year-old cheese

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  1. Vacationers warned about exposure to marijuana-laced food in Thailand

  2. Customer served a side of deep-fried cigarette butt with their order of fried chicken

  3. Qantas asks executives to work as baggage handlers for three months

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  1. 90 pieces of Lee Jung-seop’s artwork to go on display as part of Lee Kun-hee collection

  2. 2022 World Heritage Festival to kick off on September 3

  3. 2022 Seoul flood: selfless acts of heroism by ordinary citizens go viral on social media

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  1. Nearly 5,000 vehicles flooded, insurance companies inundated with claims

  2. Seoul City to build sunset-viewing infrastructures along Han River

  3. World’s No.1 pizza franchise shuts down in Italy

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  1. Record-breaking rainfall causes severe flooding in Seoul

  2. South Korea nabs 14 medals at 2022 World Taekwondo Junior Championships

  3. Train passenger repays old debt from 30 years ago

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  1. The new Gwanghwamun Plaza opens to the public

  2. One of world’s largest dolmen sites in Gimhae found damaged

  3. Top French scientist admits 'Webb Space telescope image' was actually a slice of chorizo

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  1. S.Korea’s Air Force becomes first non-Egyptian aerobatic team to fly over Giza pyramids

  2. Scientists partially revive dead pig organs in stunning new research

  3. Scientists say 99% of sea turtle babies are now born female

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  1. Sinkhole in Yangyang destroys adjacent building, 97 people evacuated

  2. South Korea’s last captive Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin to be released into the wild

  3. Blackpink’s Lisa 1st female pop act to top Billboard‘s new chart

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  1. Number of people belonging to non-family households exceeds 1 million for the first time

  2. ‘Bikini biker couple’ under police investigation for indecent exposure

  3. Body cam captures Arizona officers rescuing woman trapped in flood waters

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  1. Busan named as Baby Shark's official hometown

  2. BTS may be allowed to perform while serving in the military

  3. Seoul offers free hiking gear rental as mountains lure foreign tourists

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  1. Travelers can now complete customs declaration through mobile app

  2. Whirlwind phenomenon sighted in Jeju

  3. Marvel Comics introduces seven Korean heroes /01) Social Media Minute with Yerica Park

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  1. Repeat prank caller places order for 40 portions of kimbap and pulls a no-show

  2. Seoul Zoo goes all out to help animals survive heat wave

  3. Every woman's body is beach ready, says Spanish government campaign

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1. 2 highschool students caught hacking into teachers' laptops to steal exam papers

  1. BTS nominated for 4 categories in this year's MTV Video Music Awards

  2. Family sues NJ funeral home for $50 million after they put the wrong body in the casket

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  1. Generation MZ take on ‘no-spend challenge’ on social media to save money

  2. ‘Woo Young-woo’ character based on world-renowned zoologist

  3. Demand for frozen pizzas, fried chicken rise as delivery food prices soar

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  1. Figure skating queen Kim Yuna announces engagement to singer Kim Woo-rim

  2. Hackberry tree in 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' to be considered for natural monument designation

  3. Researchers discover adults around the world speak and sing to babies in similar ways

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  1. Human rights watchdog says mandatory church services at university violate freedom of religion

  2. Han River Summer Festival awaits visitors at riverside parks this week

  3. Italian thieves return watch to victim after realizing it was fake

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  1. Urban Break art fair becomes playground for graffiti, webtoon, tattoo enthusiasts

  2. North Korea employs child Youtuber in its social media charm offensive

  3. Amateur football team helps S.Korea embrace women's football

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  1. Florida’s first openly autistic lawyer says we need more of ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’

  2. Le SSERAFIM Kim Garam’s contract with HYBE officially terminated over bullying controversy

  3. Quidditch is changing its name to quadball to cut ties with J.K. Rowling

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  1. Luxury apple mango bingsu see sales boost despite exorbitant prices

  2. Major cleaning project in store for Gwanghwamun statues

  3. 100 million-year-old dinosaur footprints found at restaurant in China

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  1. Prosecutors put on hold euthanasia of dog that mauled 8-year-old boy in Ulsan

  2. “Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook” to come to an end after 13 years

  3. Video of Indian couple that signed 'one pizza a month' wedding contract goes viral

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  1. Camino de Santiago, Jeju Olle pilgrimage trails sign friendship agreement to boost tourism in Spain and South Korea

  2. South Korean students finish second at international youth math competition in Norway

  3. Seoul City to offer tumbler owners free water at participating vendors

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  1. Yongin City sets up ‘smombie’ prevention system near school zones

  2. Hankook Tire to produce more limited-edition footwear after first batch sells out

  3. Frequent snake sightings at Gimpo apartment complex spook residents

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  1. Apple map falsely lists Baekdusan Mountain’s entire Cheonji crater lake area as part of Chinese territory

  2. BTS reveals their favorite artworks with Google Street View collaboration

  3. Texas schools consider clear backpack mandate for school safety

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  1. Seoul Festa 2022 set to attract tourists with EV race, K-pop concert

  2. Emmys nominations 2022: ‘Squid Game’ makes history

  3. Goesan Red Chili Pepper Festival introduces 130 varieties of Korea’s beloved staple

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  1. Son Heung-Min welcomes his Tottenham teammates to Korea, and then gives them all a gift

  2. Weather drives people to higher, cooler places to fight heat

  3. More and more young Koreans turn to blogs to share personal stories

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  1. Parisian food festival whisks visitors away to South Korea

  2. NBC's 'Today' show mocked for using Korean flag to report Abe's death

  3. Korean sculptor’s work featured at Andrea Bocelli’s hometown concert

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  1. Seoul City promotes veganism to fight climate crisis

  2. Select convenience stores start drone deliveries in pilot programs

  3. Video interview with 90-year-old British war veteran goes viral on YouTube

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  1. Legendary band Songgolmae returns to rock on stage for the first time in 40 years

  2. Daegu Chimac Festival kicks off for first time in three years

  3. Eiffel Tower is riddled with rust and in need of repair

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  1. 2022 Fields Medal recipient was a bit of an “oddball” according to his former tutor

2.  Price-conscious consumers flock to fresh food sales amid 24-year-high inflation

  1. Lee Hyori and Lee Sang Soon apologize for new cafe's rocky opening; switch to reservation-only system

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  1. Maroon 5's world tour promotional image with Rising Sun design causes stir

  2. Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul set to reopen soon

  3. Power vlogger grandma loses subscribers due to controversy over granddaughter's fiancé

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  1. South Korean women nab first-ever gold medal at World Military Parachuting Championships

  2. ‘Napalm girl’ receives final burn treatment after 50 years

  3. More American men get vasectomies after Roe v. Wade ruling

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  1. Youth art group stages ‘surprise’ performance to prevent traffic accidents

  2. Seoul City to provide free online Korean education for foreign residents

  3. Motorists and passers-by roll up sleeves to help clean up spilled cargo in Chuncheon

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  1. CJ Cheiljedang passes S. Korea’s first certification of biodegradable plastic

  2. Hairdressers threatened with fines for multiple shampooing amid record-breaking drought in Italy

  3. Air New Zealand to install world-first economy bunk beds on long-haul flights

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  1. I.Seoul.U city slogan to be scrapped

  2. Climate Clock sends warning in Jeonju

  3. Airbnb makes its global party ban permanent

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  1. How to enjoy amusement parks completely free of charge this summer and onwards

  2. Far-right S. Korean protest of comfort women statue met with counter-rally in Berlin

  3. Mr Happy Face crowned winner of 2022 World's Ugliest Dog Contest

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  1. Popular West Sea mudflat enters one-year-long restoration period

  2. Seoul district introduces pet-sitting service for single-person households

  3. Beloved naengmyeon restaurant shuts its doors as developers move in

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  1. Wandering half-moon bear ‘Osami’ found, this time, in Okcheon

  2. Eccentric pet snacks gain popularity among pet lovers

  3. Swiss 'zero-star hotel' offers sleepless nights to ponder world's crises

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  1. Early Joseon-era painting of a gathering of government officials unveiled

  2. HK to include Korean in the foreign language category of university entrance exam

  3. PSY's 'Water Show' to provide 4 waterproof masks to all participants

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  1. Return of the queen: Kim Yeon-koung rejoins the Pink Spiders

  2. Young S. Koreans rank small reliable pleasures in private and work life

  3. Moms banned from entering female sauna with male children aged four years and older

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  1. S.Korean teen swimmer reaches next level in promising career with World Championships silver

  2. BTS achieves sixth No. 1 debut on Billboard 200 with 'Proof'

  3. Tom Cruise thanks Korean fans, says there was “tremendous amount of pressure” making Top Gun sequel

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  1. South Korean takes gold medal in ‘Olympics of Piano,’ finals of Cliburn competition

  2. KCC releases app that notifies parents of possible digial sex crimes

  3. Early vacationers head to the beaches and mountains as summer heat sets in

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  1. Swimming pools along Han River to reopen for the first time in 3 years

  2. Seoul queer culture festival to resume for the first time since 2019

  3. LG Household installs playground for endangered otters at Han River

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  1. Government okays taxi sharing service, but only for passengers of same gender

  2. Incheon launches sunset guided double-decker bus tours

  3. Hong Kong's famed floating restaurant is sunk by Covid-19, towed away after half a century

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  1. Seoul ranks 10th best city for startup ecosystem in 2022 Startup Genome report

  2. Netflix announces real-life Squid Games with the biggest cash prize ever

  3. BTS is going on a break but promises to return

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  1. Korean golf wear market enjoys boom driven by MZ generation

  2. Beach businesses booming as pandemic restrictions lifted

  3. Cow in Hapcheon gives birth to rare triplet cows

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  1. ‘The Roundup’ becomes 1st film to surpass 10 million moviegoers since 2019

  2. Bots delete accounts of 30 instagram users with same name as celebrities

  3. Canada, in a world first, proposes health warnings on individual cigarettes

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  1. Seoul is the world’s 10th most expensive city

  2. Aviation industry faces criticisms for poor inflight service post-Covid

  3. Patent office cracks down on unauthorized use of celebrities’ faces and names

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  1. S.Korea’s beloved TV host Song Hae dies at 95

  2. President Yoon posthumously awards top cultural order to late Song Hae

  3. Large polar bear appears on a billboard in downtown Seoul

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  1. Seoul City to sell naming rights for bus stops and subway stations

  2. Duty-free shops see customers return as tourism normalizes

  3. Online shopping platform creates ‘11 Kitties’ pop group in a bid to promote animal adoption

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  1. Washington, D.C. to legislate Kimchi Day

  2. Psy under fire for summer concert that will 'waste' 300 tons of drinking water per show

  3. Over 33 tons of trash collected from 4 mountains in Nepal

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1.Choi Ha-young becomes first Korean cellist to win prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition

  1. Rain to perform at Cheong Wa Dae

  2. Tom Cruise is coming to South Korea

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  1. Thousands gather to salute Queen Elizabeth as Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin

2. Seoul City holds ‘book talks’ in June to bring together celebrated writers and readers

3. Iconic Korean dish featured on long-running Spanish cooking show, boasts 15% viewership rating

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  1. Weeks-long defamation court battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard comes to an end as jury reaches verdict

  2. BTS draws massive crowd to White House press briefing ahead of meeting with Biden

  3. Yoga and meditation program coming to Busan’s Haeundae Beach

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  1. BTS' Jungkook deletes all Instagram posts hours before White House visit

  2. Digitally resurrected late-comedian appears in 2022 remake of iconic anti-smoking PSA

  3. Moms are pumping breast milk to help other moms as formula shortage continues

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  1. Brazilian football team checks out the sights in Seoul ahead of soccer friendly

  2. S. Korean violinist Yang In-mo becomes first Korean to win prestigious Sibelius competition

  3. Flight attendants no longer required to wear protective suits on international routes

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  1. Song Kang Ho makes history at Cannes Film Festival by winning Best Actor + Park Chan-wook wins Best Director

  2. Beloved Winnie the Pooh characters featured in horror film as they enter Public Domain

  3. Koreans return to noraebang amid lifted restrictions

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  1. BTS are headed to the White House to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes

  2. Supreme Court upholds Seungri’s 18-month jail sentence

  3. University festivals are back in full swing

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  1. Park Chan-wook’s ‘Decision to Leave’ premieres at Cannes, receives positive media reviews

  2. CNN predicts makgeolli could be part of Korea’s “soft power” riding the wave of global expansion

  3. Ken Rhee’s latest social media post shows he has returned to Korea from Ukraine

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  1. BLACKPINK is on the cover of Rolling Stone

  2. Seoul Sillim Line opens this week, cuts down travel time from Yeouido to Seoul National Univ. to 16 minutes

  3. Last call: NYC bids farewell to its last public pay phone

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  1. President Yoon Suk-yeol among TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2022

  2. Night markets in Seoul set to reopen after 2 years

  3. S. Korea's first lunar probe named ‘Danuri’

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  1. Korean food, inspired by royal court cuisine, served at banquet for U.S. president

  2. Yoon and first lady gift Biden with traditional scholar’s desk and vanity

  3. Taxi driver recognized for going above and beyond to return lost wallet to its owner

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  1. 'The World of Tim Burton' in Seoul turns the DDP Burtonesque

  2. Accidentally Wes Anderson Exhibit Underway in Seoul

  3. South Korean tech companies introduce three-day work week

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  1. Increasing number of S.Korean children quit elementary and middle school to ‘learn what they like’

  2. Newly planted palm trees on Gangneung beaches draw criticism 

  3. African Youtube creators gain traction by 'singing' video messages in Korean

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  1. Cyber diplomatic group launches campaign in a bid to correctly change the name of S.Korean islands on Google Maps

  2. Seoul City's suicide prevention kit wins iF Design Award 2022

  3. Veteran entertainer Song Hae considering leaving 'National Singing Contest'

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  1. Korean Buddhist temple food wows at French gourmet festival in Paris

  2. Child psychiatrist extraordinaire faces criticism for her one-sided view on children’s rights

  3. 'Is Homeplus Open?' website turns one-note joke into charity

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  1. The Guardian takes notice of the “stylish senior citizens of Seoul”\

  2. Volunteers and their dogs help reforest barren mountains destroyed by fire

  3. Barbie unveils first doll with hearing aid as part of its push for inclusivity

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  1. First image of black hole at the heart of Milky Way shared by astronomers

  2. Mother of three climbs Everest for record 10th time

  3. A passenger with no flying experience lands a Cessna after the pilot went down 

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  1. Seoul opens metaverse-based city hall

  2. Human rights watchdog recommends steps to ensure inmates receive proper vegetarian meals

  3. Government to regulate reckless street pruning

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  1. Thousands visit Cheong Wa Dae on the first day of public opening

  2. Busan Food Film Festa 2022 to open in July

  3. Warhol Marilyn sells for $195 million, most ever for U.S. artist

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  1. Burberry tells Korean schools trademark check pattern “has to go”

  2. Cooking oil most-sought-after item in online resale market

  3. See U2’s Bono and the Edge play surprise acousitc set in Kyiv bomb shelter

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  1. Kang Soo-yeon, Veteran Korean Actress, Dies at 55

  2. Poet and democracy activist Kim Ji-ha dies at 81

  3. Korean entrepreneurs win $1 mil. investment offer from billionaire businessman Mark Cuban on ‘Shark Tank’

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  1. S.Korea's “kidult” trend is bigger than ever before

  2. Traditional Korean musicians protest government's proposed new music curriculum

  3. S.Korea’s leading music festivals return to the stage

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  1. Human rights watchdog says newly coined term containing the suffix “rini” demeans children

  2. Tottenham star Son Heung-min ‘excited’ to at last  join Twitterverse

  3. Lab-grown 'human milk' may be just three years away

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  1. Festivals abound in the month of May as Covid restrictions are lifted

  2. Two sisters who fled Yugoslavia in 1999 find the woman who gifted them with a $100 bill on a plane and forever changed their lives

  3. Internet trolls Thai conference dress code: “No pants for women”

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  1. Espresso bars are a new addition to S.Korea’s coffee scene but will they stay?

  2. National museums hold special exhibitions for Children’s Day

  3. U.S. professional baseball team wears uniforms with ‘Kimchi’ written in Korean… why?

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  1. Psy returns with single ‘That That’ produced by BTS' Suga

  2. Angelina Jolie make surprise visit to Lviv, trip interrupted by sirens

  3. Orange, layered cuts, bohemian braids headline 2022 spring-summer hair trends

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  1. Court rules in favor of visa refusal for Korean-American singer Steve Yoo

  2. Jeonju International Film Festival opens with 217 films from 52 countries

  3. Samsung ad featuring woman running alone at 2am criticized as ‘naive’

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  1. National Museum of Korea hosts ‘A Collector’s Invitation’, offers an intimate look at identity of Korean culture

  2. Children's Day only for Korean children?

  3. Wheelchair ramps mandatory at new or renovated cafes and restaurants 

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  1. Korean food company distributes free tofu to residents in Shanghai amid dire lockdown conditions

  2. Warren Buffett will auction off his last million-dollar annual charity lunch after two decades

  3. Outrage in the UK after Conservative Party lawmakers accuse opposition deputy leader of “Basic Instinct ploy” to distract PM

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  1. Popular novelist Lee Oi-soo dies at 75

  2. Cheong Wa Dae to open to public on May 10 at noon

  3. Owners who starve their pets to death could face jail time 

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  1. S.Koreans complain of “endemic blues” as Covid restrictions eased and life returns to normal

  2. Hangang Park named third most picturesque park in the world

  3. Aespa makes live stage debut at Coachella

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  1. Iconic local pub demolished after more than 4 decades in business

  2. S.Korean venture startup 'Laundrygo' to open world’s largest laundry facility in Gunpo City

  3. World weather agency adopts Gaenari as new typhoon name to replace Goni

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  1. Music insiders say legendary singer Cho Yong-pil is working on a new album

  2. All South Korean Winter Olympics medalists to receive chicken ‘pension’

  3. Taiwan TV station apologizes to S. Korea over 'improper image'

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  1. Mobile phone saves Ukrainian soldier's life by stopping a bullet from hitting him

  2. Meet Patron, a 2-year-old dog that sniffs out explosives in Ukraine

  3. This 100-year-old man holds a world record for the longest career working for the same company

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  1. Harrowing tales of Ukraine war by Ukrainian illustrator and writer published for the first time in S.Korea

  2. Dollar store “princess accessory” worn by actress Han So-hee is flying off the shelves

  3. Freddie Mercury statue to be set up on Jeju Island

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  1. 2NE1 reunites to perform at Coachella 2022

  2. Tongyeong: Come for the cherry blossoms, stay for the art festivals

  3. Fast Food chains continue to be plagued by shortage of french fries

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  1. Park Chan Wook and Koreeda Hirokazu to compete for Palme d’Or At 75th Cannes Film Festival, Lee Jung Jae’s directorial debut invited to screen

  2. Newly coined online terms fun for young Koreans, puzzle for their parents

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  1. Foreign media highlight the central role of Korean food plays in the story of Pachinko

  2. Tech companies come up with creative ways to lure workers back to their desks

  3. With warm weather approaching, Seoul City is set to operate cooling road systems to reduce fine dust

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  1. Amid a food crisis in Covid-hit Shanghai, a Korean food company rushes to the aid of Korean students

  2. Customers, restaurants move to boycott Baemin, Coupang Eats over soaring delivery fees

  3. ‘Moonlight tours’ at Changdeokgung Palace to begin next week

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  1. Koreans may get year or two younger as incoming president Yoon seeks to ditch ‘Korean age’

  2. Food companies on high alert after kimchi feud resurfaces online

  3. Manhole explosion in New York's Times Square sends terrified crowd running

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  1. Renowned nuclear fusion scientist donates 60 artworks to Korean War Veterans’ Digital Memorial

  2. Pink Floyd reunite for Ukraine protest song

  3. The Academy has spoken: Will Smith is banned from Oscars for 10 years over slap

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  1. Army tells S.Korea’s incoming president not to politicize BTS

  2. Rosé sauce continues to excite Korean taste buds

  3. Demand for vegetable garden boxes designed for home farming grows as food prices soar

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  1. Cabinet passes bills to allow single people to adopt

  2. Forbes list: The cities with the most billionaires in 2022

  3. Korea’s first locally manufactured TV set to be auctioned

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  1. Han river fountains flow once again as life in Seoul returns to normal  

  2. Scientists discover the one smell humans universally prefer over all others

  3. "100-won breakfast project" provides quality meals for Incheon National University students

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  1. Zelensky gives moving speech about the power of music in war

  2. Kakao to build large-scale K-pop performance venue in Seoul

  3. Art Busan unveils world-class lineup for 2022 edition

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  1. Baseball season kicks off in S. Korea with stadiums returning to full capacity

  2. Weeknd’s new MV, featuring Jung Ho-yeon, to drop this week

  3. Ulju Mountain Film Festival kicks off 10-day run in Ulsan

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  1. HYBE, Pinkfong listed on TIME's 100 most influential companies

  2. 'KPOP' musical set to debut on Broadway later this year

  3. 'Crash Landing on You' stars get married

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  1. A group of Koryoin flees war in Ukraine, arrives home in S. Korea

  2. Stray Kids react to ‘Oddinary’ reaching No. 1 on Billboard 200

  3. Exhibition connecting sports and art to open in Seoul

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  1. Cyworld returns later this week with launch of cryptocurrency ‘DTR’

  2. Soaring cost of flour spells bad news for local bakeries and noodle restaurants

  3. Legoland to open in Chuncheon on Children’s Day

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  1. Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on Oscar Stage after Jada Pinkett Smith joke

  2. The finer moments of the 2022 Oscars: Coda’s history-making Oscar win, Youn Yuh-jung presents in sign language

  3. BTS leaves for Las Vegas to attend Grammy Awards and to hold concerts

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  1. NFTs of Kim Whan-ki's landmark abstract artwork fetches 730 mil. won at Seoul auction

  2. Cardi B to appear as guest shark on 'Baby Shark's Big Show'

  3. Speed limit of 20 roads in Seoul, including the Hangang Bridge, to be raised from current 50km to 60 km per hour

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  1. Hanbok wearing custom to be named S.Korea’s intangible cultural asset

  2. S.Korea defeats Iran 2-0 in World Cup qualifying match Thursday

  3. Marking its 20th anniversary, Tongyeong International Music Festival returns this week

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  1. Books by award-winning illustrator Suzy Lee flying off the shelves

  2. 52 Seoul schools remove regulations on students' underwear

  3. Steven Spielberg’s ‘Squid Game’ comments derided as “ignorant,” spark online backlash

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  1. Cherry blossom street in Yeouido to welcome visitors this year but without festival

  2. 'She's Gone' Miljenko Matijevic sings in Hanbok for peace between North and South Korea

  3. The return of 'dumbphones'

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  1. David Beckham hands control of his Instagram account to Ukrainian doctor to highlight the difficulties during the Russian invasion

  2. South Korea’s ‘November quintuplets’ are well and healthy four months into birth

  3. Ewha University professor and students to kick off a series of peace concerts in front of Russian Embassy this week

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  1. Jeongseon Arirang Market welcomes visitors with a bounty of herbaceous spring greens

  2. Where’s the groom? An unlikely sort of wedding in the Covid era

  3. Ewha University professor and students to kick off a series of peace concerts in front of Russian Embassy this week

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  1. S. Korea eases travel restrictions for international tourists starting this month

  2. British-Iranian charity worker released after 6 years' detention in Iran

  3. ‘Pachinko’ receives rave reviews from foreign critics

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  1. Zelensky urges leaders to fight for the "right to die when the time comes"

  2. 'Money Game' becomes first Korean webtoon adapted for U.S. reality show

  3. Popularity of Korean content leads to more people wanting to learn Korean language

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  1. Russian journalist protests war in Ukraine during Channel One live TV broadcast

  2. University in Seoul opens gender-neutral restroom

  3. Coffee grounds now recyclable without permit

  4. Mother reunites with her missing daughter after 43 years thanks to DNA analysis

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  1. Seoul Fashion Week to make YouTube fashion vertical debut in Asia’s first

  2. BTS wins 10 awards at Japan Gold Disc Awards and sets two records

  3. National Library transforms into ‘immersive space’ for visitors, not just to read but to experience

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  1. Two Korean novels in the running for 2022 International Booker Prize

  2. BTS' Seoul concert shown, live, in 3,700 theaters in 75 countries

  3. Atlanta community rallies together to remember Atlanta spa shooting victims ahead of anniversary

  4. From 'Chunhyang' to 'Prince Hodong,' ballet and opera incorporate traditional Korean sounds