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Korea shifts international student policy from numbers to quality

South Korea is shifting its international student policy from attracting ever larger numbers to improving the quality of education, protecting students and helping more graduates find jobs.

Number of international students in South Korea jumps 21%

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Seoul eyes $22.3b Texas gas project as first under $350 US investment pact

South Korea is considering spending $22.3 billion on a natural gas power project in Texas, which would mark the first investment under its $350 billion commitment to the US.
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Sports federations enter Jamsil stadium months into ballot shortage protest

A group of national sports federations regained access to their offices Tuesday after being locked out for three months due to protests over ballot shortages during the June 3 local elections.
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[Exclusive] Rescene eyes November comeback after breakout year

Rescene, the rookie girl group enjoying domestic momentum after viral YouTube content propelled it into the mainstream, is set to return with new music in mid-November, an industry source told The Kor

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BTS wraps N. American leg of ‘Arirang’ tour, draws 1.92m fans

BTS wrapped up the North American leg of its “Arirang” world tour after drawing some 1.92 million concertgoers across 31 sold-out shows and setting new records during the final stop in Los Angeles.

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Hearings should proceed for minister nominees: Blue House

Cheong Wa Dae said the two embattled Cabinet nominees should undergo confirmation hearings at the National Assembly as scheduled, despite mounting criticism of their suitability. The nominees are Rep.

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S&P sees more SK hynix buybacks in Q4

S&P forecaster says Samsung, SK hynix are setting new benchmark for shareholder returns in Korea

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After nine orchestra visits, this year winds down

Vienna, Currentzis, top violinists and a run of Van Cliburn laureates crowd the season's final month

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Cosmetic procedure platform hit by data breach

How would you feel if records of your cosmetic surgery consultation — including the procedure you were considering, the doctor you wanted to see and even photographs you shared — were leaked?