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The Ministry of Employment and Labor has ruled that allegations of workplace harassment involving Hanni, a Vietnamese Australian member of K-pop girl group NewJeans, do not fall under labor law protections, as she is not classified as a worker under the Labor Standards Act. On Wednesday, the ministry announced the closure of a complaint filed last month by NewJeans’ fan base, known as "Bunnies," which alleged that Hanni was subjected to workplace harassment at Hybe’s headqu
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Japan to hold 1st memorial for Korean forced labor victims at Sado mine
The first official memorial ceremony honoring Korean victims of forced labor at the gold mines on Sado Island during Japan's colonial rule from 1910 to 1945 will be held in Sado on Sunday, attended by South Korean and Japanese government officials and bereaved families of the victims. South Korea’s Foreign Ministry and Japan’s executive committee for the Sado Mine memorial jointly announced Wednesday that the event, officially titled the "Sado Mine Memorial Ceremony,"
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YouTuber gets life sentence for murder, 'thanks' court after verdict
Nov. 21, 2024
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Vietnamese teen investigated for abandoning newborn
Nov. 21, 2024
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Unionized rail workers threaten to launch general strike Dec. 5
Nov. 21, 2024
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Court decides against live broadcast of opposition leader's sentencing hearing
Nov. 21, 2024
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US House passes N. Korean human rights reauthorization act
Nov. 21, 2024
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N. Korea, Russia sign protocol on expanding economic cooperation
Nov. 21, 2024
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Business
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[Herald Interview] How Gopizza became big name in India
South Korean pizza chain Gopizza is strengthening its foothold in the Indian market by blending food technology with the distinct flavors of Korean cuisine, offering a fresh take on the classic pizza experience. Founded in 2016 as a single-serving pizza concept aimed at making pizza more accessible, Gopizza entered the Indian market in 2019, tailoring its approach to meet the distinct preferences of Indian consumers. "We currently operate 60 stores across southern India and plan to expand
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Hyundai Ioniq 9 debuts as electric SUV with home-like comfort
Nov. 21, 2024
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KEC makes inroads into Europe with massive Turkey highway project
Nov. 21, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Korea Expressway CEO leads push to export Korean road expertise globally
Nov. 21, 2024
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Samsung Electronics introduces 2nd-generation AI model, Gauss 2
Nov. 21, 2024
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Celltrion to buy back its shares for 5th time this year
Nov. 21, 2024
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Lotte Group says total assets stand at W139t, shrugging off liquidity concerns
Nov. 21, 2024
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Life&Culture
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Young composers add traditional music flavor to 20-year-old game
The National Orchestra of Korea, dedicated to contemporary interpretations of traditional Korean music, is bringing back a program gaining popularity among gamers -- the soundtracks of hit games reimagined using traditional Korean instruments. Two previous collaborations with game developers were presented in the “Soso Music Concert” series, aimed at children and young people, featuring mobile games such as "Cookie Run: Kingdom" in 2021 and 2022, and "Crazyracing Kar
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Actor Song Joong-ki welcomes second child in Rome
Nov. 21, 2024
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Disney+'s megahit 'Moving' creator returns with 'Light Shop'
Nov. 20, 2024
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Reality show 'I Live Alone' disciplined for 'glorifying' alcohol consumption
Nov. 20, 2024
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Student artists show traditional Korean attire in Berlin
Nov. 20, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Cho Yeo-jeong reflects on her role in erotic thriller 'Hidden Face'
Nov. 20, 2024
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[More than APT] Why apartment complexes flourish in Korea
Nov. 19, 2024
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