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Starbucks Bans Presidential Candidates' Names Amid South Korea's Political Polarization

Starbucks South Korea temporarily banned customers from using the names of six presidential candidates when ordering drinks to maintain political neutrality during the upcoming election on June 3, following increased political polarization after former president Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.

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Alaska, Japan, South Korea ink LNG deal, unlocking North Slope resources

Alaska, Japan, and South Korea have reached a new agreement to develop Alaska's North Slope LNG, utilizing a three-stage financing mechanism and incorporating ammonia generation and carbon dioxide sequestration, making previously inaccessible resources viable and positioning Alaska as a key player i...

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1961 South Korean Coup d'état

On May 16, 1961, a military coup in Seoul, South Korea, led by General Park Chung-hee, overthrew the government following the 1960 April Revolution that ousted Syngman Rhee due to his authoritarian rule, electoral fraud, and corruption.

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South Korea Election: Economic Growth Takes Center Stage

South Korea's June 3rd presidential election is dominated by economic concerns, with leading candidates Lee Jaemyung (51% support) and Kim Moon-soo (31%) prioritizing growth through innovation and private sector empowerment, respectively, amidst a backdrop of declining growth rates and rising US tar...

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Kim Moon-soo Wins Ruling Party Nomination in South Korea's Presidential Election

Kim Moon-soo, former labor minister, secured the ruling People Power Party's nomination for South Korea's snap presidential election on June 3rd, 2025, after defeating former Prime Minister Han Duck-woo in an internal party vote, amid a post-martial law political crisis.

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Shingles Vaccine Linked to Reduced Heart Disease Risk in Large Study

A South Korean study of over 1.2 million people aged 50+ revealed a 23% lower risk of heart disease in those who received the shingles vaccine, with benefits exceeding expectations, particularly in men under 60 and those with unhealthy lifestyles; further research is needed to confirm these findings...

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Asian Dominance in Battery Technology Patents Grows

In 2024, Asian companies significantly outpaced German counterparts in battery technology patent applications, with South Korea (1817, +10.3%), China (1591, +22.6%), and Japan (1136, +7.8%) showing substantial growth compared to Germany's 1.9% increase (1112). LG, CATL, and Samsung led individual ap...

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Genetic Adaptations Allow South Korean Haenyeo to Withstand Extreme Diving Conditions

A study of South Korean haenyeo, female free divers, reveals physiological and genetic adaptations enabling them to withstand frigid waters and prolonged dives; two genes linked to cold tolerance and blood pressure regulation appear to contribute to their resilience and lower stroke risk.

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Record Number of North Korean Defectors in South Korea's Public Sector

By the end of 2024, a record 211 North Korean defectors held South Korean public sector jobs, reflecting Seoul's intensified social integration programs and financial support for defectors facing unemployment and social isolation.

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Kim Moon-soo Remains South Korea's Ruling Party Presidential Candidate

South Korea's ruling People Power Party reinstated Kim Moon-soo as its presidential candidate after a failed attempt to replace him with former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, highlighting internal divisions following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol; the June 3rd election will be betw...

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South Korea's Presidential Race: Lee Jae-myung Leads Despite Legal Challenges, PPP Nomination Marked by Internal Strife

South Korea's presidential election is highly contested; Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party leads in polls despite facing a revived court case, while Kim Moon-soo of the People Power Party secured the nomination after internal party struggles involving the failed attempt to replace him with Han D...

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South Korea and China to Clash in Archery World Cup Final

South Korea and China secured their places in the women's recurve team gold medal match at the 2025 Archery World Cup in Shanghai, following victories over Turkey/Chinese Taipei and Italy/Mexico respectively; China's men's team lost to South Korea in the quarterfinals.

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