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Some foreign nationals can sign up for South Korean mobile phone services before entering the country with only a copy of their passport, a shortcut that bypasses identity verification requirements in place for locals.

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Loopholes in foreigner ID checks expose flaws in Korea’s mobile registration system
Some foreign nationals can sign up for South Korean mobile phone services before entering the country with only a copy of their passport, a shortcut that bypass
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Ongoing public outcry in South Korea over Cambodia-based crime rings targeting South Koreans is dampening demand for travel to the Southeast Asian country, dealing a blow to an industry yet to recover from pandemic-era lows.

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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 12h
Teddy’s first girl group returns with mature concept amid growing pressure to prove value

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Meovv seeks breakout success with ‘Burning Up’ ahead of The Black Label IPO
Rookie girl group Meovv of The Black Label returned Tuesday with a new digital single, “Burning Up,” just five months after its debut EP, “My Eyes Open Vvide.”
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 13h
South Korean police have begun a full-scale investigation into a domestic network linked to the torture and death of a Korean college student in Cambodia, as more reports emerge of similar abduction and confinement cases involving Korean nationals in the country.

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Student killed in Cambodia allegedly recruited by university senior: police
South Korean police have begun a full-scale investigation into a domestic network linked to the torture and death of a Korean college student in Cambodia, as mo
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 13h
Born during the chaos of the Korean War, a quiet refuge for classical music lovers has found new life in the heart of Seoul

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Return of Korea's first classic listening room, Renaissance
Renaissance, Re:naissance is more than just a place to enjoy classical LPs — it’s a modern reimagining of Korea’s first classical music listening room, founded
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 13h
Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young on Tuesday proposed viewing the cultural industry as an object of investment rather than assistance.

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Culture minister stresses investment over aid for K-culture growth
Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young on Tuesday proposed viewing the cultural industry as an object of investment rather than assistance. “We must nurture culture as
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 14h
Jeon Seong-bae, a shaman also known as Geon Jin who was accused of acting as an intermediary for former first lady Kim Keon Hee in alleged bribery schemes, admitted Tuesday to delivering luxury handbags and jewelry to her aide.

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Shaman admits delivering Chanel bags, jewelry to ex-first lady's aide
Jeon Seong-bae, a shaman also known as Geon Jin who was accused of acting as an intermediary for former first lady Kim Keon Hee in alleged bribery schemes, admi
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 14h
Director’s fourth film with his longtime muse turns a real-life 1970 hijacking into a cutting black comedy

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Byun Sung-hyun’s stylish satire finds humor in history with 'Good News'
Byun Sung-hyun, one of South Korea’s most distinctive filmmakers, returns with a sharp-edged, satirical take on a real-life hijacking from the 1970s. With the d
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 15h
Everland has unveiled a new spectacle, the "KPop Demon Hunters Singalong Fireworks Show," bringing a dazzling blend of fireworks, music and animation to its Four Seasons Garden every night through the end of the year.

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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 15h
South Korea’s media watchdog flagged over 10,000 items since 2020 for praising or sympathizing with North Korea.

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Over 10,000 pieces of media content praising North Korea circulated since 2020
South Korea's state-run media watchdog ordered action against over 10,000 pieces of content between 2020 and the first half of this year for inappropriately sym
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 16h
The fourth EP from TWS sold close to 518,000 copies on the day of release, hitting a career-high, agency Pledis Entertainment said Tuesday.

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TWS sells half million copies of 4th EP in 1 day
The fourth EP from TWS sold close to 518,000 copies on the day of release, hitting a career-high, agency Pledis Entertainment said Tuesday. “Play Hard” rolled o
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 16h
Although the Foreign Ministry requested an increase in the number of South Korean police attache posts in Cambodia, the Interior Ministry under the previous Yoon Suk Yeol government rejected the proposal in 2024, citing a lack of workload.

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Request to dispatch more police officers to Cambodia denied under Yoon administration: lawmaker
Although the Foreign Ministry requested an increase in the number of South Korean police attache posts in Cambodia, the Interior Ministry under the previous Yoo
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 16h
Average age of mothers at time of birth climbs to 33.7; medical costs for newborns with health issues increase

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Over 35% of children in Korea born to mothers aged 35 or older
More than 1 in 3 mothers in South Korea gave birth at the age of 35 or older in 2024, government data showed Tuesday, the age considered a global threshold for
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 18h
A South Korean online streamer sparked controversy Sunday after he livestreamed a one-man protest outside a criminal compound in Cambodia, amid growing reports of kidnappings and murders involving Koreans in the country.

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S. Korean livestreams outside Cambodian crime hotspot, tapping into public outrage
A South Korean online streamer sparked controversy Sunday after he livestreamed a one-man protest outside a criminal compound in Cambodia, amid growing reports
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 18h
Rookie boy group Cortis generated 100 million plays on Spotify with its debut album, according to its label Big Hit Music on Tuesday.

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Cortis racks up 100m Spotify streams with debut album
Rookie boy group Cortis generated 100 million plays on Spotify with its debut album, according to its label Big Hit Music on Tuesday. The five-member group rele
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 18h
Babymonster clinched the No. 1 spot on Oricon’s Daily Album Ranking with its second EP, “We Go Up,” label YG Entertainment announced Monday.

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Babymonster tops Oricon chart with 2nd EP
Babymonster clinched the No. 1 spot on Oricon’s Daily Album Ranking with its second EP, “We Go Up,” label YG Entertainment announced Monday. This marks the firs
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 18h
Jisoo of Blackpink set a record as a K-pop female solo artist, reaching 1 billion streams on Spotify, agency Blissoo said Tuesday.

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Blackpink’s Jisoo logs record 1b Spotify streams
Jisoo of Blackpink set a record as a K-pop female solo artist, reaching 1 billion streams on Spotify, agency Blissoo said Tuesday. She is the first Korean femal
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 1d
Blending human imagination with algorithmic spectacle, film marks pioneering step in Korean cinema

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South Korea debuts first AI feature film 'Run to the West'
Artificial intelligence is worming its way into nearly every corner of pop culture — and now it has reached the big screen. Opening in theaters Wednesday is Kor
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 1d
Seoul-backed annual festival runs Oct. 30 to Nov. 6

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Seoul International Music Festival celebrates dance
Seoul International Music Festival returns this year with six performances under the theme “Dance with Me,” inviting audiences to experience the energy and joy
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 1d
Sarah Deverall pushing to introduce digital library in Korea to expand access to books, journals in English

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British Council Korea’s new director accelerates UK–Korea cultural exchange
Since taking the post of director of the British Council Korea on Aug. 11, Sarah Deverall has been keeping a full schedule, including two major art and architec
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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 1d
Following the death of a South Korean university student in Cambodia in August, fears are escalating in Korean society regarding overseas employment scams, with the government set to step up efforts to combat a surge in violent crimes targeting Korean nationals.

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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 1d
Lee Soo-man promotes AI-driven storytelling format merging animation, music and metaverse

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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 1d
The majority of employed Koreans still view the workplace as a "men's world," where success often depends on fitting into male-centered hierarchies, despite increased female representation in executive positions.

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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 1d
Transitioning from record-breaking summer heat to brisker fall temperatures, consumers are turning to lightweight outerwear, driving the demand for windbreakers and lightweight puffer jackets.

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The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 @thekoreaherald.bsky.social · 1d
The Seoul Metropolitan Government said in a notice Monday that free, anonymous drug tests continue to be available for those who worry they may have been exposed to illegal substances.

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Seoul offers anonymous drug testing service
The Seoul Metropolitan Government said in a notice Monday that free, anonymous drug tests continue to be available for those who worry they may have been expose
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