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Political Shifts in US, Japan, and South Korea Threaten Trilateral Partnership

Recent political changes in the US, Japan, and South Korea create uncertainty in their trilateral partnership against China and North Korea, with Prime Minister Ishiba's upcoming meeting with President Trump crucial in determining the future of their relationship, complicated by economic factors lik...

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We Do Not Part": Han Kang's Nobel-Winning Novel on Trauma and Historical Atrocity

Han Kang's "We Do Not Part," winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature, recounts Kyungha's journey to Jeju Island, where she confronts the 1948 massacre of 30,000 civilians, connecting personal trauma with the lingering effects of historical violence.

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South Korea Fears US Sidelining in Trump's Potential North Korea Deal

Growing concerns in South Korea stem from US President Donald Trump's past actions and recent statements indicating a potential preference for direct negotiations with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, potentially overlooking Seoul's security interests; Trump's prior suspension of joint US-South Kore...

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Illegal Korean Cosmetic Product Ring Dismantled in Spain

A criminal network importing illegal Korean cosmetic products was dismantled, resulting in four arrests and the investigation of 24 clinics; authorities seized 700 vials of botulinum toxin and other items.

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Samsung Q4 Revenue Beats Estimates, but Profit Falls Amid Increased RD

Samsung Electronics reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue of KRW 75.8 trillion ($52.2 billion), but operating profit fell to KRW 6.5 trillion due to higher R&D expenses in its chip segment; the company expects a memory market recovery in 2025.

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North Korea Shifts Focus, Prioritizes Military Amidst US-South Korea Tensions

North Korea's recent parliamentary session concluded without mentioning the new US administration, while simultaneously conducting missile tests and declaring a hardening of its stance against the US and South Korea, prioritizing military preparedness and suggesting a potential escalation of regiona...

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NewJeans Legally Changes Name to NJZ Amid Label Dispute

K-pop group NewJeans legally changed its name to NJZ amid a contract dispute with its label, Ador, debuting the new name and a new song at ComplexCon Hong Kong in March, while facing a lawsuit and injunction request from Ador, which disputes allegations of mistreatment.

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South Korea's Constitutional Crisis: Martial Law, Impeachment, and Trial

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's December 3rd martial law declaration led to his impeachment and arrest, sparking a constitutional crisis and a trial at the Constitutional Court, where a top military commander testified to the legitimacy of the order while other officers face insurrection char...

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South Korean Tattoo Artists Fight for Legal Recognition Amidst Social Stigma

South Korean tattoo artists, predominantly women, face legal jeopardy and social stigma due to a 1992 Supreme Court ruling classifying tattooing as a medical practice, sparking calls for legal reform amid rising public acceptance of tattoos, despite medical professionals' opposition.

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South Korea's High Household Debt Forces Central Bank Tightrope Walk

South Korea's Bank of Korea grapples with high household debt (91% of GDP in Q2 2024, exceeding other advanced economies and Asian nations), impacting economic growth and forcing careful monetary policy decisions to avoid inflation and potential economic catastrophe due to factors like the unique 'j...

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South Korea Protests: Impeached President's Supporters Turn Violent

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's supporters, many evangelical Christians, are staging daily protests fueled by conspiracy theories of election fraud and Chinese interference, escalating to violence against journalists and police; public opinion is divided.

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South Korea Heeds Russia's Warning on Ukraine Arms Supplies

Russia warned South Korea against supplying weapons to Ukraine, a warning the South Korean government acknowledged seriously due to domestic issues, improving relations with the US, legal constraints, and the threat of damaged ties with Russia.

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