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(LEAD) S. Korea to launch population ministry to address low birth rates, aging population
South Korea will launch a new ministry of population strategy to address low birth rates and a rapidly aging population, which have emerged as
SK chairman meets with CEOs of Amazon, Intel
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won has met with leaders of global tech giants, including Amazon and Intel Corp., to discuss ways to broaden business
Gov’t to buy 50,000 tons of rice to stabilize prices
The agricultural ministry said Monday it has launched steps to purchase 50,000 tons of rice in order to stabilize its price.
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Presidential office to create position of political affairs minister
The office of President Yoon Suk Yeol will create the position of political affairs minister in an effort to strengthen communication with the National
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Shincheonji Sect Leader Indicted for Allegedly Forcing Followers into Political Party Membership
Seoul: A joint police-prosecution task force has indicted Lee Man-hee, the founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, on charges of forced political party membership.
S. Korea Unveils Plan for New Semiconductor Cluster with $517.9 Billion Investment
Seoul: South Korea plans to develop a new semiconductor production base in the country’s southwestern region through 800 trillion won (US$517.9 billion) in corporate investments
Korean Football Faces Crisis After World Cup Exit
Seoul: Korean football has been thrust into the spotlight following a disappointing performance in the World Cup, igniting calls for comprehensive reform. Korea’s journey in
U-Know Yunho to Release New Single Next Month
Seoul: U-Know Yunho of K-pop duo TVXQ will release a new single, “Time’s Tickin,” on July 20, his agency SM Entertainment said Monday. The release