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A Seoul court on Thursday ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and his live-in partner to pay 2 billion won ($1.50 million) in alimony to his estranged wife and the director of Art Center Nabi, Roh Soh-yeong. The Seoul Family Court ordered in a lawsuit seeking damage, filed by Roh against Chey’s partner Kim Hee-young, who is serving as the chair of T&C Foundation, that the defendant should jointly pay 2 billion won to the plaintiff along with the SK chief. “Based on the submitt
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Celebrities on photo line: walk of shame or equal treatment?
Suga of BTS not showing up for his first round of police questioning Thursday reignited debates over whether high-profile figures are unfairly targeted by being made to face the media on the photo line when they are under investigation. The star of the mega-hit K-pop group faces accusations of driving an electric scooter under the influence earlier this month. Reports initially indicated that he would appear for questioning at Yongsan Police Station for the first time on Thursday, drawing dozens
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Police launch probe into threats posted on German Embassy's website
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Yoon pledges overhaul of athlete environment
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In South Korea, 'communist party' joke leads to espionage investigation
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Explosion at Gwangju dental clinic; no casualties
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Gyeonggi leads the way with 4.5-day workweek pilot
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Government to hold ‘K-Community Challenge’ for foreign participants
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Business
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BOK keeps rate at 3.5%, cuts growth projection to 2.4%
The Bank of Korea kept the base rate steady at 3.5 percent Thursday while slashing the projection for economic growth by 0.1 percentage point to 2.4 percent due to slow domestic demand. All members of the monetary policy board agreed on the rate freeze. Of the six members, excluding BOK Gov. Rhee Chang-yong, four suggested leaving room for a rate cut within the next three months, according to Rhee. With the rate decision, the BOK has kept the rate steady for the 13th straight time since it raise
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Seomjae applies for patents for AI-based learning system
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Samsung to widen gap with Chinese rivals with AI TVs
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SK chief embraces AI for future growth at Icheon Forum
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Hana empowers aspiring women leaders
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Coway outpaces rivals in filter technology
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Life&Culture
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Experience the magic of Korean crafts in just 1 hour
Signing up for hagwon, private academies in South Korea, or applying for weekly cultural programs at local community centers have been some of the go-to ways for Koreans to learn new skills and techniques. While those traditional options often require a significant time commitment, a growing trend has emerged: one-day classes. These short-term programs offer a convenient and efficient way to explore diverse hobbies and discover new passions. From flower arranging and jewelry making to perfume
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'Influencer' winner disqualified from W300m prize for leaking outcome
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Traditional crafts and their contemporary adaptions to be shown at Changdeokgung
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Gyeongju to offer nighttime walking tours
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