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Data watchdog nears completion of probe into Chinese e-commerce giants, results imminent
South Korea’s data protection watchdog is nearing the completion of its probe into the Chinese e-commerce firms AliExpress and Temu over consumer data protection
S. Korea, Vietnam host business forum to promote bilateral economic ties
South Korea’s industry ministry said Monday it has hosted a business forum with Vietnam to seek new opportunities for partnerships in chips, artificial intelligence
Fatal car accident in downtown Seoul leaves at least 6 dead, 8 injured
At least six people were killed and eight others were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians in downtown Seoul on Monday, police said.
Opposition party demands Yoon clarify comments on Itaewon tragedy
The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) urged President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday to clarify his remarks regarding the deadly 2022 Itaewon crowd crush
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Court Holds Arrest Warrant Hearing for Ex-Prosecutor General Over Alleged Martial Law Role
Seoul: An arrest warrant hearing was held Thursday for former Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung over his alleged involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed
Seoul Shares Tumble Over 6% Amid Tech Losses and Middle East Tensions
Seoul: Seoul shares again plummeted Thursday, led by steep losses in technology heavyweights, as escalating tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. The
Regulator Unveils Measures on Leveraged ETFs Amid Wild Swings
Seoul: The country’s financial regulator announced a series of measures on Thursday aimed at stabilizing the market and protecting investors amidst recent extreme market volatility.
World Heritage Experts Convene in South Korea for Pre-UNESCO Committee Forum
Busan: Scores of heritage professionals from around the world gathered in South Korea on Thursday for a forum on safeguarding UNESCO World Heritage sites, organizers