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S. Korea, US to Launch Solar Observation Instrument to Int’l Space Station

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South Korea and the United States will launch a jointly developed instrument to the International Space Station(ISS) to help scientists learn more about the solar wind.  According to the Korea AeroSpace Administration and the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, the Coronal Diagnostic ...

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Temperatures in Central Region to Drop to 5°C Tuesday Morning

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Temperatures in the country’s central region are expected to drop drastically starting Monday afternoon, and weather forecasters may issue a cold wave advisory for Tuesday. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, mercury levels nationwide ranged between seven and 16 degrees Celsius on Monday ...

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Cold Weather Forecast for Tuesday

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Tuesday is set to see cold weather as temperatures drop sharply with strong, cold winds blowing from Monday.  The Korea Meteorological Administration forecast that morning lows will stand between two and eleven degrees Celsius on Tuesday, down seven to 13 degrees from Monday.  Afternoon highs will be ...

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Space Agency to Develop Lunar Module to be Sent to Moon by 2032

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The Korea AeroSpace Administration and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute are set to proceed with the development of a lunar module after signing an agreement on the second phase of the nation’s moon exploration project. According to the state agency on Monday, some 530 billion won, or around 386 ...

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First Frost of Season Reported in Seoul and Daejeon

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Seoul, Daejeon and other inland areas experienced the first frost of the fall season Wednesday. In Seoul and Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, the first frost was observed two days earlier than last year and nine days later than average. Daejeon reported its first frost 16 days later than last year and nine ...

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S. Korea’s Telecom Satellite Koreasat-6A Launched from US Space Center

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A telecommunication satellite from the South Korean telecom giant KT has been launched into space and is now in orbit.  According to a launch video from SpaceX, the Koreasat-6A, a geostationary satellite for communication services, was launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space ...

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Top Security Aide: S. Korea-US Alliance Benefits Both Countries

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National security adviser Shin Won-sik said South Korea is no longer the sole beneficiary of the South Korea-U.S. alliance, pledging to defend the country’s core interests as a partner state that contributes to regional and global security and prosperity. In a keynote speech at the 2024 Global Dialogue ...

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Foreign Ministry: N. Korea-US Dialogue Must Reflect S. Korea’s Position

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A senior foreign ministry official says if the incoming Donald Trump administration were to engage in dialogue with North Korea, it would be crucial to reflect South Korea’s position in the process of realizing the talks. The official made the remarks to reporters in Seoul on Tuesday, saying ...

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KFA Revises Rules on Selecting Head Coach of Nat'l Football Team

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The Korea Football Association(KFA) has revised its regulations on selecting the head coach of the national football team in a bid to boost the competitiveness and efficiency in operating the team.  Following a meeting of its board of directors in Seoul on Tuesday, the association said that in order to ...

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Korean Sports Committee President to be Able to Run for 3rd Term

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Korean Sports and Olympic Committee(KSOC) President Lee Kee-heung will be able to run for a third term.  The committee’s Commission for Fair Play in Sport held a full session in Seoul on Tuesday and approved Lee’s request to run for another term.  As a result, Lee will take part in the elections ...

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Students to Check Venues ahead of College Entrance Exam

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Students taking this year’s College Scholastic Ability Test(CSAT) on Thursday are set to meet for venue checks on Wednesday. Test takers are required to visit their test sites Wednesday to check the locations and receive their admission tickets.  They need to check their admission tickets to be sure ...

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Court Decides against Live Broadcast of Trial Proceedings for Lee Jae-myung

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A local court has decided not to permit a live broadcast on Friday, when it is set to deliver a critical verdict in a case against main opposition Democratic Party Chairman Lee Jae-myung.    The Seoul Central District Court announced the decision Wednesday, saying it first carried out a comprehensive ...

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Navy Flies Fixed-Wing Drone from Vessel for First Time

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The Navy flew a fixed-wing drone from one of its vessels for the first time as part of its efforts to advance technology for unmanned aerial vehicles. The Navy said a prototype of the Mojave drone, developed by the U.S. firm General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, took off Tuesday from the 14-thousand-ton ...

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Opposition Party to Protest First Couple at Gwanghwamun Rally

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The main opposition Democratic Party(DP) will stage a rally this weekend to denounce alleged influence peddling by President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon-hee and call for a special counsel probe. DP spokesperson Hwang Jung-a said Wednesday that the party will hold the rally in Seoul’s ...

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Public Institutions, Banks Change Work Hours Thursday for College Entrance Exam

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The country is taking steps to make sure the College Scholastic Ability Test(CSAT) proceeds smoothly on Thursday, with local governments and companies adjusting their schedules to reduce traffic congestion. Banks will open later than usual, operating from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The government has also ...

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S. Korea, US, Japan Launch Massive Freedom Edge Multidomain Exercise

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Anchor: South Korea, the United States and Japan are conducting their second trilateral multidomain exercise in international waters south of South Korea’s Jeju Island. The U.S. Navy’s USS George Washington aircraft carrier, South Korea’s ROKS Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong destroyer and Japan’s JS Haguro ...

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KOSPI Plunges amid Concerns about Trump’s Impact on Economy

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South Korea’s benchmark stock index, the KOSPI, continued its sharp decline for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, in the wake of Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election last week.  On Wednesday, the KOSPI fell by 65-point-49 points, or two-point-64 percent, closing at ...

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Police: Ex-President Moon’s Daughter Admits to Running Illegal Lodging Business

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Police say former President Moon Jae-in’s daughter has admitted that she operated an illegal lodging business in Jeju City.  Jeju’s provincial police department said Wednesday that it will hand over Moon Da-hye’s case to the prosecution sometime this week and recommend charges under the Public ...

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How to Volunteer to Help Disabled Veterans

Would you like to volunteer to help disabled veterans? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how to volunteer to help disabled veterans.




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How Black Friday Became Big Business Around the World

Although the day of turkey, football and gathering together has remained a distinctly American holiday, the shopping day afterward has gone global in a big way. How did that happen?




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Motel vs. Hotel: Differences in Overnight Accommodations

Differentiating between most overnight accommodations can be simple, based on the building's location, layout, amenities and price, but several outliers blur the lines between these key differences.




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The Richest Woman in the World and 4 Wealthy Runners-up

Although she is far from the richest person in the world — a title currently held by LMVH CEO Bernault Arnault — Françoise Bettencourt Meyers is still doing fine for herself.




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10 Poorest States in the U.S. by Median Household Income

The poorest states in the U.S. often face a multitude of economic and social challenges that contribute to and perpetuate their low median household incomes.




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Are There Any Trillionaires? Not Yet, But We'll See One Soon

A trillion dollars is a phenomenal sum of money, equivalent to 1,000 billion dollars. It's a figure so large it's almost unthinkable, yet we find ourselves wondering: Are there any trillionaires? According to Oxfam International, the world’s first trillionaire is predicted to emerge within the next decade.




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4 Facebook Marketplace Scams and How to Protect Yourself

Facebook Marketplace has become a popular platform for buying and selling goods, from used cars to gaming systems. However, as with any online marketplace, it has also become a breeding ground for scams.




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Meet the World's Youngest Billionaire: A 19-year-old in Brazil

While the average billionaire is 66 years old, there’s a dramatic shift taking place in the world of wealth. A new generation of billionaires is making headlines with their impressive fortunes. Around the globe, 14 individuals have reached a net worth of over $1 billion despite being 30 years old or younger — and the youngest billionaire is still in her teens.




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10 Largest Companies in the World, Ranked by Market Value

The world’s biggest companies don't just shape the global economy in an abstract sense; they provide the products and services that make modern life more convenient and connected than ever before. They set trends, drive innovation and set the course for smaller companies in every sector from technology to healthcare to finance.




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What's the Most Expensive State to Live In?

When you're choosing a place to live, the cost of living matters — a lot. While some states offer an affordable lifestyle, others place serious pressure on people's wallets year in and year out. So, which is the most expensive state to live in? And which other states should you avoid if you're worried about your budget?




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What Is the Strongest Currency in the World?

If you found a bag full of cash, which currency would you prefer it to be? The quick answer might not be the best one; while a suitcase full of U.S. dollars would mean you could start spending immediately (provided you were in the U.S., or in a country that accepted the U.S. dollar as an official currency), there are actually more valuable currencies out there.




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The Richest Family in the World Heads a Massive U.S. Chain

Capitalism can be like a warped and extremely un-fun game of Monopoly, and most people are entering the fray much too late to get a slice of the action.




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10 'Richest' Countries in the World (With a Huge Caveat)

Economists have historically used GDP per capita to determine the richest country in the world, but that's misleading when you consider the tax havens effect.




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Russia Blames S. Korea for Soured Relations

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The Russian government has reportedly blamed South Korea for the deterioration of bilateral relations. According to Russia’s state-run TASS and RIA Novosti news agencies, Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova made the remarks Tuesday while addressing reporters ahead of the annual meeting ...

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NYT: US Official Confirms ‘Significant Number’ of N. Korean Troops Killed in Combat against Ukraine

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A high-level U.S. government official reportedly confirmed that many North Korean troops deployed to Russia have been killed in combat against Ukraine. On Tuesday, the New York Times quoted the official as saying “a significant number” were killed in action, with the exact time of the armed conflict ...

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Reuters: Trump Heading to Palm Beach Convention Center to Meet Supporters

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U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is reportedly heading to the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Florida to address his supporters at an election night rally. That is according to Reuters on Wednesday, citing an unnamed official from the former president’s election camp. Trump, ...

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N. Korea Slams EU for Proposing Human Rights Resolution

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North Korea has slammed the European Union(EU) for moving to adopt a resolution to address human rights violations in the North.  In an announcement carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency, the North’s permanent mission to the UN criticized the EU for following what it called the United ...

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Operator of Japan’s Crippled Fukushima Nuclear Plant Retrieves Sample of Fuel Debris

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The operator of Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant said it retrieved a small amount of melted fuel from one of the reactors for the first time since a major earthquake and tsunami crippled the nuclear facility in 2011. According to Japanese media outlets on Thursday, the Tokyo Electric Power ...

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Zelenskyy: N. Korea Already Seeing ‘Losses’ in Clashes with Ukraine

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reportedly said Thursday that “losses” have already been recorded among North Korean troops in Russia’s Kursk region in combat against Ukrainian forces.  According to Reuters and AFP on Thursday, Zelenskyy made the remarks in a press conference after the ...

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Putin Suggests Russia Could Hold Military Exercises with N. Korea

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that Russia could hold military drills with North Korea.  According to Reuters and the Russian state news agency TASS, Putin mentioned the possibility during a plenary session of the annual meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club in ...

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NATO, S. Korea and Other Indo-Pacific Partners Condemn N. Korea's Troop Deployment

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO), along with its Indo-Pacific partners, including South Korea, strongly denounced North Korea's troop deployment to Russia in support of its military offensive against Ukraine. In a statement on Friday, NATO's top decision-making North Atlantic Council(NAC) ...

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OpenAI's ChatGPT Restored after Temporary Connection Failure

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Microsoft-backed OpenAI's popular chatbot ChatGPT was restored after a brief connection failure that affected thousands of users worldwide on Friday. In a statement on its website, OpenAI said that issues with ChapGPT have now been resolved. It said most users regained access by 4:34 p.m. Pacific ...

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Putin Signs into Law Mutual Defense Treaty with N. Korea

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly signed into law a treaty on the country's strategic partnership with North Korea, which includes a mutual defense provision. According to Russia's state-run TASS news agency, Putin signed the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty on ...

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Ukraine Commander: Numerous Reports of N. Korean Soldiers Preparing to Participate in Combat Operations

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Ukraine's top military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, reportedly said that his country has numerous reports of North Korean soldiers preparing to participate in combat operations alongside Russian forces. Reuters said on Sunday that Syrskyi made the remarks in a Facebook post on Saturday. In the ...

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N. Korea Admits Public Executions

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North Korea has for the first time admitted carrying out public executions, a form of punishment widely criticized by the international community as an extreme human rights violation. According to the British daily The Times on Sunday, Pak Kwang-ho, director of the North’s Central Court, made the rare ...

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Ukraine Claims to Have Intercepted N. Korean Radio Messages

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The Ukrainian military has revealed what it claims are intercepted radio communications between North Korean soldiers in the Russian territory of Kursk. The audio file, shared by the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, features a male voice saying Korean words such as “wait” and “Seal two, one, ...

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Zelenskyy: Ukraine Fighting 50,000 Troops in Russia’s Kursk Region

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reportedly said on Monday that his country’s soldiers were fighting against nearly 50-thousand enemy troops in Russia’s Kursk region.  Reuters said Zelenkyy made the remarks in a post on Telegram.  Zelenskyy said Ukraine will considerably strengthen its ...

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Kyodo: S. Korea, US, Japan Coordinating Trilateral Summit during APEC

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South Korea, the United States and Japan are reportedly coordinating plans for a trilateral summit on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) summit, set for this week in Peru. Quoting a Japanese government official, Japan’s Kyodo News said Monday that coordination is underway to hold ...

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Goldman Sachs: Trump Tariff Threat Looms Large

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The U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs has projected higher tariffs as a result of Donald Trump’s U.S. election victory, not only for China but also for South Korea, Taiwan and other Asian countries. According to the U.S. broadcaster CBNC on Monday, Andrew Tilton, Goldman’s chief Asia-Pacific economist, ...

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Kyodo: Yoon, Ishiba May Hold Summit on Margins of APEC Meeting

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Media outlets in Japan have reported that talks are underway for a summit between Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and President Yoon Suk Yeol on the margins of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) Summit in Peru. Japan’s Kyodo News said the two sides are discussing details of the potential ...

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US State Dept.: N. Korean Soldiers Fighting alongside Russians

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The U.S. State Department has confirmed that North Korean troops deployed to Russia’s Kursk region are engaging in combat against Ukraine. In a press briefing Tuesday, State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel said he can confirm that over ten-thousand North Korean soldiers have been sent to eastern ...

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S. Korea, US, Japan to Hold Second Trilateral Freedom Edge Exercise This Week

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South Korea, the United States and Japan are set to hold their trilateral multidomain Freedom Edge exercise this week.  According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff(JCS), this year’s second Freedom Edge exercise runs Wednesday to Friday in international waters south of Jeju Island.  The three ...

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