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Boss Paul’ posts a clarification confirming his innocence, conducting business correctly and transparently, and is ready to enter the justice process, asking for a

October 9, 2024

Control of cannabis extracts, production, distribution, import-export must request permission.

ONCB Secretary-General reveals progress on draft ministerial regulations to control cannabis and hemp extracts. Production, import, export, and distribution must request permission. Violators will

October 9, 2024

(LEAD) N. Korea amends constitution at parliamentary meeting without disclosing details

North Korea has convened a key parliamentary meeting to revise the constitution, state media reported Wednesday, without disclosing details about whether it removed unification-related

October 9, 2024

14-year-old girl involved in fire in school bus, condition improves – no infection found

The Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health has updated the condition of the 14-year-old girl who was involved in a fire on a

October 9, 2024

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Court Clears Geothermal Power Officials in Pohang Earthquake Case

Pohang: A court ruled Thursday that it is difficult to recognize the criminal liability of officials involved in Pohang’s geothermal power plant project in connection

July 23, 2026

Energy Security, West Asia Top ASEAN, External Partners Talks

Pasay city: Ensuring energy and food security against the backdrop of the ongoing West Asia crisis topped the agenda of ASEAN’s series of meetings with

July 23, 2026

S. Korea Proposes 2027 ODA Budget at $4.6 Billion with Focus on AI and Culture

Seoul: The government finalized a budget proposal for official development assistance (ODA) for 2027 at 6.3 trillion won (US$4.6 billion) on Thursday, marking an increase

July 23, 2026

S. Korean Won Strengthens on Q2 Economic Growth

Seoul: The South Korean won surged to a two-month high against the U.S. dollar, driven by a stronger-than-expected economic performance in the second quarter, propelled

July 23, 2026