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South Korea’s Conservatives Are Trying to Cling to Power
On January 15, law enforcement officials finally arrested Yoon Suk-yeol, South Korea’s impeached far-right president, for ...
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Plagued by eerie broadcasts, South Korean border residents hope Trump’s return will ease tensions with the North
North Korea has been broadcasting unbearable sounds for months close to its border with the South, in their latest wave of ...
Han Kang Talks About Her Jeju Book, ‘We Do Not Part”
Han Kang’s latest novel, about a South Korean massacre, delves into why atrocities must be remembered. “It’s pain and it is ...
What does the world really think about freedom?
On a round-the-world trip, Rainer Zitelmann conducted the most extensive ever survey of global attitudes to capitalism and ...
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Diner near Camp Humphreys offers American comfort food with international flair
JJ’s American Diner serves up classic American comfort food with an international flair in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Much like ...
China's population falls for third straight year, posing challenges for its government, economy
China's population declined for the third consecutive year in 2004, with a drop of 1.39 million, reaching 1.408 billion. This trend mirrors other East Asian nations like Japan and South Korea, where ...
South Korea’s National Pension Service invests $700m in student accommodation giant Scape Australia
A giant South Korean pension fund will inject $700m into the country’s largest student accommodation company, Scape Australia ...
South Korean authorities arrive at residence of impeached president for 2nd attempt to detain him
South Korean law enforcement officials arrived early Wednesday at impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol’s official residence in ...
Hamas to free first 3 Israeli hostages Sunday if cease-fire takes effect
The first three hostages held by Hamas and some prisoners held by Israel are scheduled to be exchanged following the ...
Inside an elite Ukrainian unit’s mission to capture a North Korean soldier
Ukraine wanted to show that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian troops. It took a high-stakes mission to prove ...
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4B Movement: Why South Korean women are opting out of marriage and parenthood
The 4B movement or "Four Nos" which has gained traction in South Korea, sees many women embracing the initiative to abstain ...