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Ex-justice minister given 25-yr prison sentence for martial law role

Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae was sentenced to 25 years in prison Monday after a district court found him guilty of playing a key role in an insurrection through his involvement in former Pres

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AI boom lifts SK hynix above Samsung in market value

SK hynix briefly overtook Samsung Electronics as South Korea's most valuable listed company in intraday trading Monday, challenging Samsung's long-held dominance of the stock market for the first time.
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2 South Korean-linked vessels clear Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal

Two vessels operated by South Korean shipping companies have safely exited the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first South Korean-linked ships to pass through since Washington and Tehran agreed to reop
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Police who fled stabbing scene ordered to pay victims

Two former police officers who fled the scene of a 2021 knife attack in Incheon have been ordered to pay compensation, along with the state, to the victim’s family over their botched response. The Inc

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What to know before Korea’s match against S. Africa

FIFA appoints Argentine referee Facundo Tell, who oversaw Korea's historic 2:1 win against Portugal, for the match

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Negative views of Lee overtake positive for first time: poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating dropped for the fifth consecutive week, with negative views of Lee surpassing positive views for the first time since he took office, according to a poll rele

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'Tail wagging the dog': FSS chief warns on leveraged ETFs

Financial Supervisory Service Gov. Lee Chan-jin signaled possible regulatory measures on single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds Monday, saying the products have delivered limited benefits while

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Craftsmanship, elegance of Thai masterpieces on show

A Buddha stands upon a lotus pedestal, stepping forward with the left foot while the right heel is slightly raised. His left hand is lifted near the chest with the palm facing forward.

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Lovebugs are back in Seoul

Lovebug activity expected to peak Wednesday, continue through June 29