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Amid the prolonged summer in South Korea, research revealed Wednesday shows that rising temperatures can cause not just heat-related illnesses but also increase the risk of obtaining mental illnesses such as depression. According to joint research conducted by the Catholic University of Korea, Seoul National University and Pusan National University with 219,187 respondents of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency’s Community Health Survey, for every increase in average annual t
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Main opposition to railroad multiple contentious bills after Chuseok
South Korea’s political climate post-Chuseok is likely to revert to a familiarly confrontational one, with the powerful opposition party poised to railroad several contentious bills, including those targeting President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee with special counsel investigations. At the National Assembly’s plenary session scheduled for Thursday, the liberal opposition Democratic Party of Korea plans to present three high-profile bills, Rep. Yoon Jong-kun, the party&r
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CEOs of beleaguered TMON, WeMakePrice questioned over massive payment delays
Sept. 19, 2024
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PM calls for continued vigilance for smooth health care operations
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Clash looms between rival parties as opposition pushes to pass bill targeting first lady
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US Fed cuts key lending rate by jumbo half percentage point
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US will not accept N. Korea as nuclear state: Campbell
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[Graphic News] Soaring rent in Seoul’s university areas strains students
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Business
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Samsung chief travels to France to encourage young talents
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong traveled to France to attend the closing ceremony of WorldSkills Lyon 2024, the world’s largest skill championship, in a bid to show support to young talents, the company said Wednesday. Presenting the medals and meeting with Korean competitors at the closing ceremony on Sunday, Lee reiterated the company's commitment to helping youth in their vocational training. "The sweat of the young talents is the foundation of South Korea, a technol
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Fast-food delivery industry logs 23% growth in H1
Sept. 19, 2024
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Container shipping costs to US east coast, Europe up for 4th month
Sept. 19, 2024
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Seoul shares open lower on US losses after Fed rate cut
Sept. 19, 2024
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Finance minister says to swiftly take market stabilization measures if needed
Sept. 19, 2024
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MBK Partners says no plan to sell Korea Zinc to China
Sept. 18, 2024
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Exports of instant noodles surpass $800m in Jan.-Aug.
Sept. 18, 2024
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Life&Culture
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[Off the Pages] German bestseller gets new twist in ‘Snow White Must Die -- Black Out’
German mystery crime writer Nele Neuhaus’ 2010 international bestseller “Snow White Must Die” is getting a fresh take as the Korean drama series “Snow White Must Die -- Black Out,” kicked off Aug. 16. The fourth installment of Neuhaus’ series set in the Taunus region near Frankfurt sold more than 3.5 million copies globally and had its German TV adaptation in 2013. Now just five episodes away from its finale, the MBC series is gaining momentum with its latest
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Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation opens Paris office
Sept. 18, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Director Yossef K. Junghan brings audience into theater experience with improvisation
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Calories that stalk the Chuseok table
Sept. 16, 2024
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While webtoons gain momentum overseas, in Korea demand wanes
Sept. 16, 2024
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Seventeen to drop 'Spill the Feels,' kick off world tour next month
Sept. 16, 2024
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Renowned former weathercaster Kim Dong-wan dies at 89
Sept. 15, 2024
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