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Nearly 2,000 separated family members in South Korea died in the first eight months of this year without having an opportunity to reunite with their loved ones in North Korea after being separated by the 1950-53 Korean War, government data showed Sunday. A total of 1,961 applicants for government-arranged reunions for separated families died in the January-August period, raising the total number of such people to 96,352, according to the data from the unification ministry. As of end-August, arou
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Students suffer sleep deprivation, fatigue, suicidal thoughts
More South Korean students are experiencing sleep deprivation, fatigue and suicidal thoughts as they spend more time on the internet, a new study showed, fanning concerns about youth mental health. The findings come despite the government’s five-year health promotion plan for students, which started in 2019 and appears to have fallen short of its objectives aimed at promoting mental health among students. A recent report released by the National Assembly Research Service shows that the per
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Business
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Naver Map starts providing natural disaster information
Naver Corp.'s mobile map application has begun providing real-time service on natural disaster information starting this week, the company said Sunday. Naver Map now provides information about earthquakes, typhoons, heavy snow and rain downpours affecting South Korea on its app based on sources from the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) and other weather authorities, according to the company. In detail, users can check information about earthquakes with a magnitude of 3.5 or higher
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Over half of Koreans plan to spend same on Chuseok gifts as last year: KCCI survey
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BOK likely to cut key rate in November: analysts
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Life&Culture
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Popular tourist destinations beckon Chuseok holidaymakers
Chuseok, the Korean fall harvest celebration, is a time for families to gather together and remember their ancestors. For many people, the three-day holiday period is also a time to take a well-deserved break after all the familial duties have been performed and many well-known destinations remain open throughout the holiday period. Everland -- South Korea’s largest theme park in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province -- is presenting various programs to entertain visitors during Chuseok holiday period
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Renowned former weathercaster Kim Dong-wan dies at 89
Sept. 15, 2024
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Long Chuseok holiday perfect for exploring hometown attractions
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