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Around 1,430 minors, aged 14 to 18, were investigated by police for drug offenses, including possession, consumption, and distribution, between 2018 and 2023, according to data from the Korean National Police Agency. The report, released by Rep. Kang Min-kuk of the ruling People Power Party on Friday, highlighted the growing concern over youth involvement in drug crimes during this period. By year, the numbers rose each year, from 56 in 2018, to 201 in 2022. This steady increase was followed by
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Special counsel bill to probe first lady scrapped
The three bills blocked by President Yoon Suk Yeol, including one for a special investigation into first lady Kim Keon Hee, were scrapped Friday after failing to get the National Assembly votes required to override Yoon's veto. The bills were voted on for a second time during an afternoon plenary session, but neither got the two-thirds majority support needed to force them through. The bill for a special counsel investigation into the first lady, passed by the Assembly on Sept. 19, is an up
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FM Cho holds 1st phone talks with Japan's new foreign minister
Oct. 4, 2024
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Arrest warrant sought for Qoo10 CEO over massive payment delays
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First state-run center promoting studying in Korea to open in LA
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D-1: Seoul outlines safety plans for grand fireworks festival
Oct. 4, 2024
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Korea reports 8.5% rise in suicide rate
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Business
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Market uncertain on Korea's October rate cut despite slowed inflation
Despite clear signs of slowing inflation, market sentiment remains mixed regarding whether South Korea's central bank will follow the US Federal Reserve to pivot toward lowering rates this month. Statistics Korea reported that the consumer price index — a key measure of inflation — rose 1.6 percent on-year in September, down from 2 percent in August, marking the lowest level since February 2021, when it recorded a 1.4 percent increase. The last time the index fell below the 2 pe
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Hyundai Motor joins forces with Waymo to bolster foundry business
Oct. 4, 2024
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Samsung starts mass production of industry's top-level SSD for on-device AI PCs
Oct. 4, 2024
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Seoul shares rebound on bargain hunting; won sharply down
Oct. 4, 2024
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KG Mobility vows to advance autonomous driving technology
Oct. 4, 2024
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Main opposition leadership to decide on postponement of financial income tax
Oct. 4, 2024
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Life&Culture
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Slew of top K-pop stars ready to return from military
A wave of major K-pop artists are gearing up to reenter the music scene after completing their mandatory military service. Monsta X’s Minhyuk was the first of the bunch, officially concluding his military service on Thursday. Of the six bandmates of Monsta X, only Shownu and Minhyuk have completed their duties thus far, with the group expected to be fully reunited next year. Ong Seongwu, a singer and actor known for his debut via season two of Mnet’s "Produce 101" as part o
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Biannual palace festival to kick off next week
Oct. 4, 2024
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CJ ENM vows to invest W1tr in content, maximize cross-platform synergy
Oct. 4, 2024
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Japanese, American professors recognized with Order of Cultural Merit for promoting Hangeul
Oct. 4, 2024
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SPAF 2024 kicks off with bold new narratives and experimental works
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Auteur Kiyoshi Kurosawa says he hasn’t discovered his style yet
Oct. 4, 2024
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[Well-curated] Chicken on skewers, tightrope walking and moon balloon
Oct. 4, 2024
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