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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may seek another summit over its nuclear program with US President-elect Donald Trump following his second-term win, but the chances for a meaningful deal appear to be lower, given the North's enhanced nuclear capabilities, analysts said. During his first term, Trump hosted the first-ever summit between American and North Korean leaders with Kim in Singapore in 2018, followed by another summit in Hanoi, Vietnam, the next year. But they failed to produce a dea
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As Suneung nears, 'magic pills' lure test takers, but experts warn of risks
With only a week left before the national Suneung college admissions exam, some test takers and their parents are reaching out for additional assistance to manage test anxiety jitters: pills that make them brainier. Lee, an 18-year-old third-grade high school student who attends a private school in Incheon's Songdo district, is one of them. "I heard that the anxiety-soothing pills and traditional Korean medicine like 'cheongsimhwan' could ease test anxiety symptoms such as ra
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People Power Party expresses hope for deeper Korea-US alliance
Nov. 6, 2024
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Main opposition party congratulates Trump on US presidential election win
Nov. 6, 2024
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Rock climbing route names accused of being misogynistic
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Return of 'dealmaker' Trump throws S. Korea-US alliance into flux
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Trump likely to reshape US policy on alliance, North Korea under 'America First' credo: experts
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Democratic Party of Korea congratulates Trump on victory
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Business
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South Korean won tumbles after Trump wins US presidential election
The South Korean currency fell sharply against the US dollar during intra-day trading Wednesday after Donald Trump won the US presidential election. The South Korean won was trading at 1,400.5 won to the dollar as of 8:20 p.m., marking the first time to surpass the 1,400 won threshold since April 16. The won opened at 1,374 won at 9 a.m., up 4.6 won from the previous session. But the won-dollar rate reversed course in the morning, with the US dollar strengthening on news that Trump held an advan
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South Korean trade authorities prepare trade shifts after Trump's victory
Nov. 6, 2024
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South Korean biz community hopes for stronger Korea-US cooperation
Nov. 6, 2024
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South Korean industries likely to revisit US investment plans after Trump win
Nov. 6, 2024
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LG wins top patent award for AR navigation tech
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Celebrity chef Paik's franchise company soars in market debut
Nov. 6, 2024
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Increased bets on Trump victory send won to 2-yr low, Seoul stocks down for 2nd day
Nov. 6, 2024
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Life&Culture
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K-pop stars finally begin to speak out
Jiae of the now-disbanded girl group Wassup made headlines Tuesday by posting a photo with her girlfriend on social media, captioning it, “My sweet girlfriend.” Jiae had revealed her bisexuality in 2021, declaring, “I love both men and women. I have a girlfriend that I love and am very happy with.” Given the conservative nature of the Korean entertainment industry, her openness about her identity was groundbreaking. Historically limited in their freedom of speech, K-pop i
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Jewelry exhibition pays tribute to sacrificed souls of UN veterans
Nov. 6, 2024
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Books open doors to adventures around the world: Seoul Outdoor Library
Nov. 6, 2024
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Seoul’s Outdoor Library closes the year with music, films, an autumn farewell
Nov. 6, 2024
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Museums discuss empowering elders
Nov. 6, 2024
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14th Seoul International Pride Film Festival opens with HK film
Nov. 6, 2024
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Everland unveils hidden ginkgo tree forest
Nov. 6, 2024
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