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Korea's GDP per capita to top $40,000 this year, $50,000 in 2028, IMF says

South Korea's gross domestic product per capita is projected to exceed $40,000 for the first time this year, according to the International Monetary Fund.

Chip boom lifts Korea's income growth to 38-year high

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Hyundai nears 1 million vehicle capacity in India with new Pune plant

PUNE, India — Hyundai Motor is stepping up its India expansion with a new factory in Pune, bringing its annual production capacity in the country close to 1 million vehicles, as the South Korean autom
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[Exclusive] Gangnam goes all out to attract AMD AI research center

Mayor Kim Hyeon-ki says he is prepared to “stake his life” on Gangnam-gu's push to attract an AI research center planned by US chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices.
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Shoppers, staff describe fight to stop Incheon knife attack

Accounts have emerged of members of the public who helped subdue an armed man during Tuesday’s knife attack at a commercial complex in Incheon, where eight people were injured. Many have praised them

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Uzbek doctor treats woman in shock on flight to Korea

Dr. Kamilov Hasan Bakhriddinovich was on his way to Chungbuk National University Hospital for his annual medical training

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Lee calls for ‘fundamental shift’ in population policy

President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday called for a "fundamental shift” in population policy, saying that the country should redesign its economic and social systems to cope with persisting issues.

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K-beauty’s new race runs on 30-minute delivery apps

K-beauty’s newest battlefield is delivery speed, and food delivery services now set the pace.

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Are K-pop stars squeezing aspiring actors out of dramas?

K-pop stars are taking over the small screen, a trend industry experts warn could further squeeze opportunities for aspiring actors as South Korea’s domestic drama market continues to contract.

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Ha Jung-woo, Cha Jung-won to tie the knot in December

Actors Ha Jung-woo and Cha Jung-won are tying the knot. The couple is set to marry on Dec. 13 at a hotel in Seoul. The venue has not yet been disclosed.