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Three suspects are accused of selling sexually explicit deepfake images and videos of over 20 South Korean celebrities, including minors, through Telegram, according to Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency on Friday. Police officials announced two suspects were arrested and one was apprehended without arrest Thursday in violation of the Juvenile Protection Act and the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes. The police said the three suspects were in their 20s and were
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Formation of four-way consultative body to discuss quota hike faces tough road
Eyes are on whether the much-anticipated four-way consultative body comprising the Yoon Suk Yeol administration, opposition parties and the medical circle will convene as the health care standoff continues following the Chuseok holiday. Amid the medical stalemate, Second Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo said during Friday's government response meeting that the door to talks is open. He stressed that the government is "ready to engage in discussions with an open mind" if the medic
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Prosecutors demand 2-year prison term for DP leader Lee Jae-myung
Sept. 20, 2024
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Presidential security official accused of extorting funds in 2022 office relocation
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Heavy rain, strong winds to lash Korea this weekend
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Police bust Vietnam-based phishing ring in W10b scam
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Popular AfreecaTV streamer arrested on drug charges
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US military personnel booked for beating taxi driver over fare dispute
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Business
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LIG Nex1 clinches W3.7tr deal to export missile defense system to Iraq
South Korea’s defense firm LIG Nex1 said Friday it has signed a 3.7 trillion won ($2.78 billion) deal with Iraq’s defense ministry to export its medium-range surface-to-air missile defense system Cheongung-II. This is the third export contract worth over 1 trillion won that LIG Nex1 has clinched, following those with the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Cheongung-II includes four launch vehicles with eight tubes, multi-function radar and traffic management command. It will be p
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Hyundai Motor bolsters hydrogen push in Czech
Sept. 20, 2024
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[Exclusive] [Herald Interview] MBK incapable of running Korea Zinc’s Australia business: Aussie renewable energy CEO
Sept. 20, 2024
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Yuhan, Janssen halt next-gen cancer drug collaboration
Sept. 20, 2024
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Seoul shares end up on institutional buying
Sept. 20, 2024
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Hanwha Ocean unveils zero-emission LNG carrier for greener shipping
Sept. 20, 2024
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Porsche Korea appoints new CEO
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[Herald Interview] Kim Woo-bin grew to appreciate ‘unseen’ heroes with ‘Officer Black Belt’
Through Netflix action comedy “Officer Black Belt,” Kim Woo-bin said he became appreciative of the “unseen” heroes ensuring people’s safety every day. In this coming-of-age film, Kim plays Jung-do, a young man gradually exposed to the world of martial arts officers and probation officers. He accidently bumps into a probation officer chasing after a criminal wearing an ankle monitor on the run. Before shooting began, Kim said he had no idea what the job was about. Bu
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Last words of Korean independence fighter inspire ballet
Sept. 20, 2024
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‘Squid Game 2’ teaser hints at where next games take place
Sept. 20, 2024
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Jeongseon beckons holidaymakers with latest attractions
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
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[Box office] Movies in theaters this week
Sept. 20, 2024
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea
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