January 3, 2023 - Korea News Digest

KBS Survey 2: ‘Swing Voters’ Prioritize Material Value, Growth over Distribution

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Anchor: An analysis of a KBS survey on so-called “swing voters” was conducted to better understand those that do not consider themselves to be either

S. Korea voices concern over Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi jail sentence

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SEOUL– South Korea expressed grave concern Tuesday over Myanmar’s latest sentencing of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, reiterating its call for a peaceful resolution

Seoul stocks down for 4th day on tech losses

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SEOUL– Seoul stocks extended their losses to a fourth day on Tuesday on a slump in tech stocks as investors still remained wary of rate

Seoul stocks down for 4th day on tech losses

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SEOUL– Seoul stocks extended their losses to a fourth day on Tuesday on a slump in tech stocks as investors still remained wary of rate

Moon says preceding gov’t established anti-drone system

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SEOUL– Former President Moon Jae-in has said his administration established a system to counter North Korean drone infiltrations, according to officials of the main opposition

Main opposition proposes extending parliamentary probe into Itaewon tragedy by at least 10 days

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SEOUL– The floor leader of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) called Tuesday for extending the parliamentary investigation into the deadly Itaewon crowd crush by

KSOE decides not to seek affiliate IPO

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SEOUL– Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (KSOE) said Tuesday that it has decided not to push for an initial public offering of Hyundai Samho

Kia’s Dec. sales rise 14 pct despite chip shortage

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SEOUL– Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, said Tuesday its sales rose 14 percent last month from a year earlier despite an extended chip shortage.