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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 8h

Boy band #P1Harmony will embark on a European tour next year, its agency FNC Entertainment announced on Saturday.
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P1Harmony to tour Europe

Boy band P1Harmony will embark on a European tour next year, its agency FNC Entertainment announced on Saturday.

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 9h

A Korean woman has alleged racial #discrimination at a #McDonald’s in the United States after waiting more than 70 minutes for her order and being mocked by staff.

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Korean woman alleges racial discrimination at McDonald’s in New York

A Korean woman has alleged racial discrimination at a McDonald’s in the United States after waiting more than 70 minutes for her order and being mocked by staff.

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 9h

Boy band #StrayKids has opened a pop-up store in Mapo District, western Seoul, on Saturday to commemorate its world tour “〈#dominATE : celebrATE〉.”

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Stray Kids opens pop-up store in Seoul

Boy band Stray Kids has opened a pop-up store in Mapo District, western Seoul, on Saturday to commemorate its world tour “〈dominATE : celebrATE〉.”

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 9h

Boy band #StrayKids has opened a pop-up store in Mapo District, western Seoul, on Saturday to commemorate its world tour “〈#dominATE : celebrATE〉.”
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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 11h

Several suspects connected to the death of a Korean university student who was tortured in #Cambodia in August have been arrested.
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Suspects in connection to the death of student who was tortured and killed in Cambodia arrested

Several suspects connected to the death of a Korean university student who was tortured in Cambodia in August have been arrested.

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 13h

Incheon International Airport Corporation has landed more than 550 billion won ($387 million) in overseas projects over the past 15 years, but nearly two out of three cases have recorded losses.
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Incheon Airport secured $407M won abroad, but nearly two in three projects lost money

Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) has landed more than 550 billion won ($387 million) in overseas projects over the past 15 years, but nearly two out of three cases have recorded…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 14h

North Korea showcased its new #Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during a military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party.
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North Korea unveils new Hwasong-20 ICBM at military parade

North Korea showcased its new Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during a military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party.

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1d

North Korea held a nighttime military parade in Pyongyang to celebrate the 80th anniversary of its ruling Workers’ Party. The presence of Chinese and Russian dignitaries underscored growing trilateral ties. #northkorea #militaryparade #pyongyang

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North Korea stages nighttime parade marking party's 80th anniversary, showcasing ties with China and Russia

North Korea held a nighttime military parade in Pyongyang to celebrate the 80th anniversary of its ruling Workers’ Party. The presence of Chinese and Russian dignitaries underscored growing…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1d

Son Heung-min of Los Angeles FC made history on Friday by becoming the most-capped player in Korean men’s national team history.

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Son Heung-min breaks Korea’s all-time caps record as Taegeuk Warriors face Brazil in Seoul

Son Heung-min of Los Angeles FC made history on Friday by becoming the most-capped player in Korean men’s national team history.

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1d

As North Korean leader Kim Jong-un marked the 80th anniversary of his ruling Workers’ Party, he used the occasion to showcase a widening network of partners, drawing China, Russia and Vietnam into a tableau of anti-Western solidarity in Pyongyang.

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As Pyongyang draws old and new allies closer, Seoul’s alliances waver

As North Korean leader Kim Jong-un marked the 80th anniversary of his ruling Workers’ Party, he used the occasion to showcase a widening network of partners, drawing China, Russia and Vietnam into a…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1d

The Supreme Court will rule next week on SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won’s divorce from Roh Soh-yeong, a nearly decade-long case involving a record 1.38 trillion won ($1 billion) asset division that could reshape control of Korea’s second-largest conglomerate.

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Supreme Court to rule on SK chairman's billion-dollar divorce next week

The Supreme Court will rule next week on the divorce of Chey Tae-won, the billionaire chairman of SK Group, and Roh Soh-yeong, daughter of former President Roh Tae-woo, concluding a legal battle that…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1d

A special counsel team indicted Han Hak-ja, the leader of the Unification Church, on multiple charges, including political bribery, illegal political donations and destruction of evidence, on Friday.

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Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja indicted on charges including political bribery and destruction of evidence

A special counsel team indicted Han Hak-ja, the leader of the Unification Church, on multiple charges — including political bribery, illegal political donations and destruction of evidence — on…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1d

Kospi hits record high above 3,600 on chip gains

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Kospi breaks 3,600 points thanks to chipmakers, sets new record

The Kospi broke 3,600 points on Friday, setting a new all-time high in just a week, driven largely by chipmakers riding the momentum of a U.S. semiconductor rally.

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1d

A woman in her 50s allegedly killed her husband, who had dementia, before taking her own life on Chuseok, police in Cheongju said Friday.

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Cheongju woman allegedly kills husband before suicide

A woman in her 50s allegedly killed her husband, who had dementia, before taking her own life on Chuseok, police in Cheongju said Friday.

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1d

Three members of boy band #Seventeen — The 8, Mingyu and Vernon — have released a remix of British singer-songwriter #PinkPantheress's global hit “#Illegal.”

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Seventeen releases remix with singer PinkPantheress

Three members of boy band Seventeen — The 8, Mingyu and Vernon — have released a remix of British singer-songwriter PinkPantheress’s global hit “Illegal.”

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1d

#Apple #iPhones take significantly longer than #Android devices to share users’ locations with emergency responders, according to new data — a delay that may hinder rescue efforts in life-or-death situations.

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Apple's slowness in sharing user location during emergencies affects recent murder case

Apple iPhones take significantly longer than Android devices to share users’ locations with emergency responders, according to new data — a delay that may hinder rescue efforts in life-or-death…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1d

The girlfriend of comedian Lee Jin-ho, who allegedly reported his drunk driving to authorities, was found dead earlier this week, police said Friday.

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Comedian Lee Jin-ho's girlfriend found dead in apartment

The girlfriend of comedian Lee Jin-ho, who allegedly reported his drunk driving to authorities, was found dead earlier this week, police said Friday.

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1d

More than 32,000 imported passenger cars were newly registered in Korea last month, setting a new monthly record since the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association (KAIDA) began tracking the data in 2003.
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Imported passenger cars in Korea reach record monthly high

More than 32,000 imported passenger cars were newly registered in Korea last month, setting a new monthly record since the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association (KAIDA) began tracking…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1d

Samsung Electronics is preparing to unveil its first “Tri-fold” smartphone later this month, but it faces mounting pressure from both ends of the market: a resurgent Motorola and an incoming Apple foldable. buff.ly/gmNRrDc

New smartphone race unfolds as Motorola, Apple set to enter the foldable market

Samsung Electronics is preparing to unveil its first “Tri-fold” smartphone later this month, but it faces mounting pressure from both ends of the market: a resurgent Motorola and an incoming Apple…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1d

South Korea’s military believes North Korea is likely to stage a large-scale nighttime military parade on Friday to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according to a Yonhap report.

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North Korea likely to hold military parade to celebrate Workers' Party founding: JCS

South Korea’s military believes North Korea is likely to stage a large-scale nighttime military parade on Friday to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea,…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1d

The cost of using postpartum care centers in Korea varies by as much as 33.5 times, with the most expensive two-week stay priced at 40.2 million won ($28,300) and the cheapest at 1.2 million won, according to government data released on Friday.

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'Inequality in childbirth costs': Price for postpartum care centers vary as much as 33.5 times

The cost of using postpartum care centers in Korea varies by as much as 33.5 times, with the most expensive two-week stay priced at 40.2 million won ($28,300) and the cheapest at 1.2 million won.

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1d

Lee Jun-seok, leader of the Reform Party and lawmaker representing Hwaseong B District in Gyeonggi, signaled legal action on Thursday after controversy erupted over comments he made on social media regarding the so-called "Dongtan Missy Look" meme. buff.ly/JvC6xYz

Reform Party leader responds to backlash over Dongtan meme comments

Lee Jun-seok, leader of the Reform Party and lawmaker representing Hwaseong B District in Gyeonggi, signaled legal action on Thursday after controversy erupted over comments he made on social media…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1d

Dozens of teachers in Seoul are facing disciplinary action for selling exam questions to private education companies or using those questions on actual school tests. buff.ly/2pPz2Hg

Audit finds dozens of teachers in Seoul sold exam questions to private firms

Dozens of teachers in Seoul are facing disciplinary action for selling exam questions to private education companies or using those questions on actual school tests.

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1d

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has relaxed regulations for “foreign tourist urban homestays,” a type of accommodation that allows residents to rent out rooms to overseas visitors in an effort to accommodate surging inbound tourism demand. buff.ly/DztEljE

Culture Ministry relaxes regulations for foreign tourist urban homestays

The Culture Ministry has relaxed regulations for “foreign tourist urban homestays,” which allows residents to rent out rooms to overseas visitors. Homes more than 30 years old can now be registered…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1d

As family-centered holiday traditions fade, more Korean seniors are choosing to spend Chuseok on their own terms, watching old movies, dancing at “silver” clubs and enjoying the peace that comes after the children go home. buff.ly/0cNSxns

Seniors prioritize personal happiness, redefine holiday traditions during Chuseok

As family-centered holiday traditions fade, more Korean seniors are choosing to spend Chuseok on their own terms, watching old movies, dancing at “silver” clubs and enjoying the peace that comes…

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