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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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Seoul Fireworks Festival ends smoothly, but leaves piles of trash
Oct. 6, 2024
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Seoul revises pilot program for Filipina domestic workers after initial trial
Oct. 6, 2024
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N. Korea to hold parliamentary meeting to amend constitution, remove unification provisions
Oct. 6, 2024
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N. Korea's Kim, China's Xi exchange messages marking 75 years of relations
Oct. 6, 2024
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2 US B-1B bombers conducted joint drill with S. Korean Air Force on Oct. 1 Armed Force Day
Oct. 5, 2024
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Firefighters’ 3,000 won meals spark nutrition concerns
Oct. 5, 2024
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Business
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Can G-Star level up?
G-Star, Korea’s top annual gaming convention, is getting ready for its 20th edition set to open at the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center, or Bexco, on November 14. The G-Star organizing committee said this year’s event will feature 3,281 booths, slightly more than the previous year, which was the largest event in G-Star's 20-year history and drew nearly 200,000 visitors. “This year’s G-Star marks a very important moment as we welcome the convention's 20th
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[Herald Interview] Toonsquare ventures to open new era for webtoon creation with AI
Oct. 6, 2024
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Money Festa 2024 offers investment tips in uncertain market
Oct. 6, 2024
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Fight over Korea Zinc becomes game of chicken
Oct. 6, 2024
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McDonald’s Korea recognized for enhancing job security for seniors
Oct. 6, 2024
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LG Energy Solution aims high in North America’s ESS market
Oct. 6, 2024
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More foreign automakers to share EV battery data with Korea
Oct. 6, 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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Changwon sculpture biennale tells story of city as industry mecca
Oct. 6, 2024
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[Herald Design Forum] Jean-Michel Wilmotte shares his vision for Centre Pompidou Hanwha Seoul
Oct. 6, 2024
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Baseball star Hwang Jae-gyun, T-ara's Jiyeon file for divorce mediation
Oct. 5, 2024
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Take your dog to a festival this October
Oct. 5, 2024
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From thrillers to animation: Netflix's 2025 Korean originals promise universal fun, fresh stories
Oct. 5, 2024
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Biannual palace festival to kick off next week
Oct. 4, 2024
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