South Korea pushes looser rules for high-tech sectors
Lee Jae-myung said South Korea should shift to a “negative regulation” system in advanced technology sectors to strengthen global competitiveness…
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South Korea Seeks to Arrest Dozens of Online Scam Suspects Repatriated From Cambodia
Korean authorities said they seeking to formally arrest 58 of the 64 South Koreans repatriated from Cambodia for allegedly working for online scam organizations in Cambodia…
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South Korea COVID Vaccine Study Finds Association With Increased Risk of 6 Major Cancers For About 0.8 to 2 Years of Life Expectancy Reduction
South Korea study published in Biomarker Research of 8.4 million adults finds higher risks of overall, lung, prostate, thyroid, gastric, colorectal, and breast cancers — across both mRNA and viral-vector platforms Increased risk for major cancers—such as lung, liver, colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and breast—typically worsens national life expectancy by elevating age-specific and overall mortality rates…
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South Korea calls for ‘calm, orderly’ talks with the U.S. amid hopes of a tariff deal by early July
The deal will reportedly be pursued by July 8, the day U.S. President Donald Trump’s 90-day tariff suspension is due to end…
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North Korea Allows in Tourists for the First Time Since COVID Lockdowns; Their Reactions Are Troubling
North Korea Allows in Tourists for the First Time Since COVID Lockdowns; Their Reactions Are Troubling
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Korea Box Office: ‘Furiosa’ Holds Soft Second Weekend Lead Over ‘The Plot’
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” maintained a narrow win at the South Korea weekend box office in its second week of release. The highest new release was local crime drama “The Plot.” Total weekend revenues in Korean cinemas were a modest $8.91 million. That figure keeps a post-COVID recovery on course…
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