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The economic slowdown has affected the third edition of Frieze Seoul, which started Wednesday at Coex with relatively slow sales. Galleries brought works at lowered prices as though they were bracing for the economic impact on the art market. Some galleries were hesitant to share sales figures, saying that collectors appeared to be taking more time to make purchases, or that sales had been similar to -- or worse than -- last year. “We know that the economy here has not been at its best, ev
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German frigate visits Incheon on Indo-Pacific mission
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Soldier photos in military intranet made unavailable to prevent deepfake crimes
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Court upholds stripping license of taxi driver who repeatedly overcharged foreign passengers
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Doctors' group demands withdrawal of med school quota hike plan for 2025, 2026
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Substitute military doctors to be immune from medical malpractice damages
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Oxbridge Society in Korea holds annual reception
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LGBTQ+ dating app ad taken down 4 days later due to complaints
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Business
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NCSoft pins hopes on new titles to stop bleeding
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Life&Culture
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K-festa looks to boost Korea's performing arts market
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