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South Korea Poised to Legalize Tattooing After Decades-Long Ban

South Korea's parliament is set to vote on a bill that would legalize tattooing, ending a decades-long ban that has forced artists to operate underground, despite the industry's significant growth and international recognition.

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South Korea to Accept North Korea Nuclear Freeze as Interim Measure

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung stated he would accept a deal to freeze North Korea's nuclear weapons production as a temporary measure, acknowledging the country's annual production of 15-20 nuclear weapons and the unlikelihood of complete denuclearization.

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Unification Church Leader Arrested in South Korea Amid Bribery Probe

In South Korea, Hak Ja Han, the 82-year-old leader of the Unification Church, was arrested on Tuesday following allegations of bribery involving former President Yoon Suk Yeol's wife and a lawmaker; investigators believe she poses a risk of destroying evidence.

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Unification Church Leader Faces Arrest Warrant in South Korea Corruption Case

Han Hak-ja, leader of South Korea's Unification Church, appeared in court on Monday facing a potential arrest warrant for bribery and corruption charges linked to former first lady Kim Keon Hee, involving alleged payments and gifts exchanged for political favors.

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Tourist Plates and Google Maps in South Korea

A Scottish hotelier invented "tourist plates" to improve road safety amidst rising accidents involving tourists in the Scottish Highlands, while Google Maps remains largely unavailable in South Korea due to a government data dispute.

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Russia May Have Supplied Nuclear Submarine Reactor Modules to North Korea

South Korea is investigating reports that Russia supplied North Korea with nuclear submarine reactor modules in the first half of 2023, potentially accelerating North Korea's development of a nuclear-powered submarine fleet.

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Unification Church Leader Arrested in South Korea

In South Korea, Hak Ja Han, the 82-year-old leader of the Unification Church, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly bribing the wife of jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol and a conservative lawmaker; the Seoul Central District Court approved the warrant, citing risk of evidence destruction.

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Tempest" Controversy Reignites Unofficial Chinese Ban on South Korean Entertainment

The Disney+ series "Tempest," starring Jun Ji-hyun, sparked a massive backlash in China, leading to calls for a boycott of the actress and reigniting debate over an unofficial ban on South Korean entertainment.

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Head of Unification Church Arrested in South Korea

South Korean authorities arrested 82-year-old Han Hak-ja, leader of the Unification Church, on Tuesday, following allegations of bribery involving former first lady Kim Keon Hee and a lawmaker, Kweon Seong-dong.

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Tourist Plates and Google Maps in South Korea: Travel News Roundup

A Scottish hotelier invented "tourist plates" to improve road safety amidst rising accidents involving tourists, while Google Maps remains largely unavailable in South Korea due to data ownership issues, potentially changing in October.

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Tourist Plates and Google Maps in South Korea: Travel Updates

A Scottish hotelier invented "tourist plates" to improve road safety amid rising accidents involving tourists in the Scottish Highlands, while Google Maps' limited functionality in South Korea may change following an October government decision.

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South Korean Court Rules Against Defamation of Virtual K-Pop Group

A South Korean court ordered a social media user to pay 500,000 won ($360; £265) for defaming the virtual K-pop group Plave, setting a precedent for defamation cases involving virtual idols.

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