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Lee vows diplomatic actions after death of 22-year-old S. Korean student in Cambodia raises travel safety concerns

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Three years in the making, K-pop singer’s 'Body' proves midtier idols can break through

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Dayoung’s solo debut charts new path for under-the-radar idols
K-pop singer Dayoung, a member of longtime girl group WJSN, is making waves with a surprise solo breakthrough. Her digital debut single, “Body,” earned first pl
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Court to hear Kim Keon Hee case, begin trial of former interior minister this week

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Tamang Nabin, an 18-year-old Nepali Sherpa who appeared on a Korean travel show, will receive financial and educational support from WorldShare, a Seoul-based relief organization, the group said Saturday.

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K-pop act performs in Tacoma before heading to LA, Austin, Miami, Washington on US leg of world tour

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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 7h
At the Sharjah International Film Festival, festival director Sheikha Jawaher bint Abdullah Al Qasimi discusses why children need to see reality on screen

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The royal who makes film festivals matter to kids
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — You might assume she's another royal dabbling in the arts for prestige. But Sheikha Jawaher, general director of the Sharjah Int
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The inaugural Korea Art Market Power 20 named the honorary director of Leeum Museum of Art, Hong Ra-hee, BTS' RM and artist Suh Do-hoh among the list of 20 movers and shakers in the Korean art market Sunday.

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A Korean YouTuber who said she has lived in the US for more than six years as a permanent resident claimed she was racially discriminated against by staff at a McDonald’s in New York.

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Korean YouTuber claims she was discriminated against at a New York McDonald’s
A Korean YouTuber who said she has lived in the US for more than six years as a permanent resident claimed she was racially discriminated against by staff at a
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Two new self-driving bus routes will begin in Seoul this week, following the introduction of the first one in southern Seoul earlier this year.

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Self-driving buses set to roll through more Seoul neighborhoods
Two new self-driving bus routes will begin in Seoul this week, following the introduction of the first one in southern Seoul earlier this year. The Seoul Metrop
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The popularity of teaching, once considered the nation’s most desirable career, has waned in recent years, with more students leaving universities of education, government data showed Sunday.

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Popularity of teaching declines, as 1 in 25 students drop out of education college
The popularity of teaching, once considered the nation’s most desirable career, has waned in recent years, with more students leaving universities of education,
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Treasure proves ability to sing live while dancing, sending fans into frenzy

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'Welcome to the show': Treasure kicks off 'Pulse On' tour in Seoul
"2025 Treasure concert in Seoul. Welcome to the show!" With the line that signaled the start of the night, Treasure lit up the stage for "2025-26 Treasure Tour
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The Korea Tourism Organization is intensifying efforts to attract youth groups to Korea by promoting educational tourism models that blend Korean culture with academic experiences.

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Korea Tourism Organization pushes for youth educational travel programs with K-culture focus
The Korea Tourism Organization is intensifying efforts to attract youth groups to Korea by promoting educational tourism models that blend Korean culture with a
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'Another Miss Oh' director joins Choi Woo-shik and Jung So-min in rom-com 'Would You Marry Me?', built around a luxury-home caper

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'Parasite' star Choi Woo-shik dives into romantic hijinks
Choi Woo-shik, the star of Oscar-winning “Parasite,” is set to return to the small screen in a rom-com that plays with the age-old trope of fake marriage. In “W
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 2d
Price gap between the most and least expensive postpartum care centers nationwide exceeds 33-fold, data shows

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Luxury or necessity? Postpartum care centers become upscale and more unequal
Postpartum care centers, or "sanhujoriwon," are often hailed as a haven for new mothers in Korea. At these facilities, where new mothers typically stay for abou
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Nearly seven in 10 law school students in South Korea come from families earning over 146 million won ($103,000) a year, fueling concern over the growing class divide in legal education.

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7 in 10 South Korean law students from high-income families: report
Nearly seven in 10 law school students in South Korea come from families earning over 146 million won ($103,000) a year, fueling concern over the growing class
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A special counsel team investigating former first lady Kim Keon Hee’s alleged ties to the Unification Church indicted the church’s leader, Han Hak-ja, on Friday for multiple charges, including illegal political donations.

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Unification Church leader indicted over alleged political donations
A special counsel team investigating former first lady Kim Keon Hee’s alleged ties to the Unification Church indicted the church’s leader, Han Hak-ja, on Friday
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 2d
The spreading Sinophobia among far-right groups is disturbing to the overwhelming majority of the population, including those identifying as conservative.

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8 out of 10 Koreans find anti-Chinese banners uncomfortable: report
The spreading Sinophobia among far-right groups is disturbing to the overwhelming majority of the population, including those identifying as conservative. Accor
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In commemoration of Space Lee Ufan’s 10th anniversary, the Busan Museum of Art presents cultural programs ranging from a tea gathering at the art space to a commemorative concert that translates Lee Ufan’s art into music.

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Busan Museum of Art celebrates 10th anniversary of Space Lee Ufan
In commemoration of Space Lee Ufan’s 10th anniversary, the Busan Museum of Art presents cultural programs ranging from a tea gathering at the art space to a com
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 2d
Babymonster dropped its second mini album "We Go Up" on Friday, with the ambition to reach new heights with its own distinct style.

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No ceiling for us: Babymonster on 2nd EP 'We Go Up'
Babymonster dropped its second mini album "We Go Up" on Friday, with the ambition to reach new heights with its own distinct style. This marks Babymonster's fir
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 2d
As the record-long Chuseok holiday comes to an end, South Koreans are already checking their calendars for the next extended break.

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Koreans on search for next big break after Chuseok
As the record-long Chuseok holiday comes to an end, South Koreans are already checking their calendars for the next extended break. This year’s Chuseok was spec
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 2d
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced Friday that it has eased regulations on urban homestay businesses for overseas tourists in response to the growing demand for inbound tourism.

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Korea eases rules on urban homestay businesses for overseas tourists
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced Friday that it has eased regulations on urban homestay businesses for overseas tourists in response to the
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 2d
The proportion of female students entering medical schools in South Korea has been steadily increasing in recent years, with a similar trend observed across other health-related disciplines such as pharmacy, veterinary medicine and dentistry.

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More female students entering medical schools: data
The proportion of female students entering medical schools in South Korea has been steadily increasing in recent years, with a similar trend observed across oth
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 2d
Girl group Fifty Fifty's agency Attrakt announced Friday that the group will bring out a new album on Nov. 4.

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Fifty Fifty to release album in November
Girl group Fifty Fifty's agency Attrakt announced Friday that the group will bring out a new album on Nov. 4. The five-member act will release “Too Much Part 1,
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 2d
Bar Leone in Hong Kong was named The World’s Best Bar 2025 on Wednesday, becoming the first Asian bar to top the prestigious ranking.

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Hong Kong's Bar Leone, first Asian bar named World's Best Bar 2025
Bar Leone in Hong Kong has officially claimed the title of The World's Best Bar 2025, marking a historic achievement for Asia as the first bar on the continent
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 2d
Rolling Stone magazine released its list of "The 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far" Wednesday, with four songs from K-pop musicians making the cut.

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4 K-pop entries among Rolling Stone’s best songs of the century
Rolling Stone magazine released its list of "The 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far" Wednesday, with four songs from K-pop musicians making the cut.
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