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Police in Incheon tracked down a middle school student assaulting another student, but may not be able to press charges because she is under the legally punishable age of 14.

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Middle school bully caught, too young for police to punish

Police in Incheon tracked down a middle school student assaulting another student, but may not be able to press charges because she is under the legally punishable age of 14.

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Despite featuring three of Korea’s top football stars — Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in and Kim Min-jae — Korea’s friendly against Paraguay on Tuesday appears unlikely to sell out. Rather than the poor weather, many fans appear to have been put off by the dismal 5-0 defeat to Brazil.

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Low attendance for Korea's friendly may stem from poor performance vs. Brazil

Despite featuring all three of Korea’s top football stars — Son Heung-min of LAFC, Lee Kang-in of Paris Saint-Germain and Kim Min-jae of Bayern Munich — Korea’s friendly against Paraguay on Tuesday…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 16m

The Cambodian tourism industry protested Korea's failure to "differentiate between scam operations and tourism," after days of headlines filled with news of Cambodian crime rings abducting Korean nationals.

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Hey, don't blame us: Cambodian tourism industry, officials nonplussed by Korean response to scam crimes

The Cambodian tourism industry protested Korea's failure to "differentiate between scam operations and tourism," after days of headlines filled with news of Cambodian crime rings abducting Korean…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 25m

#Starbucks Korea has banned customers from consuming outside food and drinks in all of its stores starting Monday.

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No more outside food in Starbucks. Is tteokbokki to blame?

Starbucks Korea has banned customers from consuming outside food and drinks in all of its stores starting Monday.

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1h

Samsung Electronics has unveiled a new performance-linked stock compensation system in an apparent effort to address growing employee dissatisfaction over bonuses.

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Samsung to introduce performance stock units program amid employee discontent

Samsung Electronics has unveiled a new performance-linked stock compensation system in an apparent effort to address growing employee dissatisfaction over bonuses.

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1h

The presidential office said on Tuesday that the Korean government will send an interagency response team to Cambodia to address a recent surge in crimes targeting Korean nationals, including cases of kidnapping, confinement and even death.

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Gov't to send interagency response team to Cambodia amid surge in crimes targeting Korean nationals

The presidential office said on Tuesday that the Korean government will send an interagency response team to Cambodia to address a recent surge in crimes targeting Korean nationals, including cases…

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As Korea allows visa-free entry for Chinese tourists despite growing domestic protests, Taiwanese visitors are choosing to wear badges identifying themselves as Taiwanese to avoid being mistaken for Chinese nationals.

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Visitors to Korea wear 'I'm Taiwanese' badges to avoid anti-Chinese sentiment, get better treatment

As Korea allows visa-free entry for Chinese tourists despite growing domestic protests, Taiwanese visitors are choosing to wear badges identifying themselves as Taiwanese to avoid being mistaken for…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1h

A Cambodian man in his 30s has been arrested for smuggling a synthetic drug known as “Rush” into Korea via express cargo and selling it through social media, according to customs authorities.

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Cambodian national arrested in Korea for smuggling and selling drug 'Rush'

A Cambodian man in his 30s has been arrested for smuggling a synthetic drug known as “Rush” into Korea via express cargo and selling it through social media, according to customs authorities.

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HD Hyundai Electric has received UL certification for four of its circuit breaker models, a move that paves the way for expansion into the North American market.

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HD Hyundai Electric receives UL certification for four circuit breaker models

HD Hyundai Electric has received UL certification for four of its circuit breaker models, a move that paves the way for expansion into the North American market.

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Police have launched a preliminary investigation after a fake AI video showing President Lee Jae Myung endorsing a suspicious investment platform began circulating online.

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Police investigate fake AI video featuring President Lee endorsing investment platform

Police have launched a preliminary investigation after a fake AI video showing President Lee Jae Myung endorsing a suspicious investment platform began circulating online.

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1h

A simple roll of gimbap priced at 4,000 won ($2.80) at a local festival has sparked criticism online, with users accusing the vendor of price gouging.

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Sparse gimbap at festival leads to price gouging complaints

A simple roll of gimbap priced at 4,000 won ($2.80) at a local festival has sparked criticism online, with users accusing the vendor of price gouging.

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China is growing increasingly optimistic about a potential summit between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump, following a recent cooling of tensions after both sides traded heavy-handed retaliatory measures, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported Tuesday.

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Experts believe U.S.-China APEC side meeting actually now more likely after tariff, rare earth standoffs

China is growing increasingly optimistic about a potential summit between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump, following a recent cooling of tensions after both sides traded…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1h

With an average age of 85, these grandmas from rural Korea are ready to drop bars and show some elderly game on national TV.

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Rapping grandmas prove that 'music and groove have no age'

With an average age of 85, a group of elderly women from Chilgok County, North Gyeongsang has applied to appear on the hip-hop audition program “Show Me the Money 12,” which is set to air in 2026 on…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1h

Hyundai Motor’s Nexo, Korea’s only hydrogen fuel cell passenger car, is gaining traction. The model has sold more than 1,000 units per month for the past three months, signaling steady growth in a market constrained by limited charging infrastructure. buff.ly/HADEqZ2

Hyundai's Nexo gaining traction, despite limited hydrogen cell refueling infrastructure

Hyundai Motor’s Nexo, Korea’s only hydrogen fuel cell passenger car, is gaining traction. The model has sold more than 1,000 units per month for the past three months, signaling steady growth in a…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 1h

A man in his 20s who had borrowed money from an illegal lender charging 265 times the legal interest rate was lured to Cambodia with a false promise: his debt would be erased if he worked there. buff.ly/BG4finl

Lured to Cambodia through illegal debt trap, Korean man leaps from third floor in daring escape

A man in his 20s who had borrowed money from an illegal lender charging 265 times the legal interest rate was lured to Cambodia with a false promise: his debt would be erased if he worked there.…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 2h

Before the Korean government took action, it was a shadowy #Telegram channel, not law enforcement, that first exposed the gruesome death of a university student in #Cambodia, revealing torture footage and triggering nationwide outrage.

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Tortured student's death shared on Telegram months ago; channel operator says police acted "too slowly"

Before the Korean government took action, it was a shadowy Telegram channel, not law enforcement, that first exposed the gruesome death of a university student in Cambodia, revealing torture footage…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 2h

The government will announce a new set of real estate regulations on Wednesday. It is expected to include expanded regulated zones, broader land transaction permit areas and tougher lending restrictions.

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Third try a charm? New gov't real estate regulations to roll out Wednesday

The government will announce a new set of real estate regulations on Wednesday — its third policy rollout in just four months under the Lee Jae Myung administration.

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 4h

Kim Woo-bin learned Arabic, rehearsed at 2 a.m., and became a genie — all to grant your K-drama wishes. But first, power through those cringey early episodes. #geniemakeawish #kdrama #kimwoobin
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Kim Woo-bin talks about speaking Arabic and his reaction to mixed reviews for Netflix's 'Genie, Make a Wish'

With stars like Kim Woo-bin and Suzy, the drama was highly anticipated. But it has received mixed reviews, with some viewers finding the frequent Arabic lines distracting. Others have called the show…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 4h

Seoul National University (#SNU) celebrated its 79th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of its transfer to its current location on Tuesday.

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SNU celebrates anniversaries, honors renowned alumni

Seoul National University (SNU) celebrated its 79th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of its transfer to its current location on Tuesday.

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 5h

A woman in her 30s who repeatedly avoided paying parking fees by tailgating other cars through an exit gate received a suspended sentence, a Seoul court said Sunday. buff.ly/FDFHWBe

Ferarri driver who evaded 1 million won in parking fees only gets suspended sentence

A woman in her 30s who repeatedly avoided paying parking fees by tailgating other cars through an exit gate received a suspended sentence, a Seoul court said Sunday.

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 5h

Two of the six workers handling server and lithium-ion battery removal at the National Information Resources Service (NIRS) facility on the day of a major fire last month were subcontractors — a fact unknown to NIRS at the time.

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NIRS unaware that two of six workers removing batteries on day of fire were subcontractors

Two of the six workers handling server and lithium-ion battery removal at the National Information Resources Service (NIRS) facility on the day of a major fire last month were subcontractors,…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 5h

More than 700,000 people visited #Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, during this year’s extended Chuseok holiday.

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Gyeongju saw more than 700,000 visitors during Chuseok, will close roads during APEC

More than 700,000 people visited Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, during this year’s extended Chuseok holiday. Additionally, the North Gyeongsang Provincial Police Agency stated that traffic will be…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 6h

From #Kyiv to #Seoul: Krystyna Zheludkova, the general manager of Korean education at the #SeoulGlobalCenter, shares her journey, the challenges of being a foreign professional and her advice for international students.

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From Kyiv to Seoul: The foreign instructor helping int'l students become fluent in Korean

Before becoming the general manager of Korean education at the Seoul Global Center, Krystyna Zheludkova began her career as a language instructor at the Korean Education Center in Ukraine after…

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 7h

A 67-year-old man surnamed Won, who was convicted of setting fire to a Seoul Subway Line 5 train in protest over the outcome of his divorce suit, was sentenced to 12 years in prison at court.

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Man who set subway train on fire sentenced to 12 years

A 67-year-old man surnamed Won convicted of setting fire to a Seoul Subway Line 5 train in protest over the outcome of his divorce suit was sentenced to 12 years in prison at court.

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Korea JoongAng Daily @koreajoongangdaily.com · 7h

The largest and most ambitious display yet of #Korea’s #aerospace and #defense capabilities will take center stage later this week at the Seoul #ADEX 2025, underscoring the nation’s growing ambitions as a global arms exporter.
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Seoul ADEX 2025 to highlight Korea's growing aerospace and defense capabilities

The largest and most ambitious display yet of Korea’s aerospace and defense capabilities will take center stage later this week at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025.

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