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South Korea Bushfires: 18 Dead, Thousands Evacuated

South Korea's southeastern regions are battling widespread bushfires, resulting in at least 18 deaths, 19 injuries, and the destruction of over 200 structures, forcing 27,000 evacuations amid dry weather and strong winds.

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NewJeans' Legal Setback: K-Pop Group Faces Hiatus After Court Ruling

A South Korean court ruled against K-pop group NewJeans, prohibiting independent activities after they accused their label, Ador, of mistreatment and workplace harassment; the group is now on hiatus while the legal battle continues.

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South Korea Battles Major Wildfires, Suspects Human Error

South Korea battles its third-largest wildfire in history, fueled by strong winds, burning 43,330 hectares, destroying infrastructure and a 7th-century temple; authorities suspect human error and are deploying 5,000 personnel and 130 helicopters to combat the blaze.

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South Korea's Truth Commission Blames Government for Adoption Program Abuses

South Korea's truth commission concluded the government bears responsibility for a foreign adoption program rife with fraud and abuse, driven by cost-cutting and enabled by private agencies manipulating children's backgrounds; the report, based on 367 adoptee complaints, confirmed human rights viola...

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Devastating Wildfires Kill 18 in South Korea

South Korea's southern regions are battling devastating wildfires, resulting in 18 deaths, over 200 destroyed structures including a 1,300-year-old temple, and 27,000 evacuations, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, burning 43,330 acres.

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Samsung Co-CEO Dies Suddenly, Leaving Tech Giant Facing Leadership Void

Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-Hee died suddenly on Tuesday at age 63 due to cardiac arrest, leaving the South Korean tech giant to navigate leadership transition amid ongoing challenges in its semiconductor business and uncertain economic forecasts.

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South Korea Wildfires Kill 19, Destroy Historic Temple

South Korea battles "unprecedented" wildfires in the southeast, causing 19 deaths, including four firefighters, destroying a 1,300-year-old temple and burning over 17,398 hectares; a firefighting helicopter crashed, killing the pilot; the government declared a state of emergency.

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South Korea's Truth Commission: At Least 56 Adoptees' Rights Violated

The South Korean Truth and Reconciliation Commission concluded that at least 56 adoptees' rights were violated due to negligence, falsified documents, and forced adoptions; the government prioritized international adoption as a cost-effective measure for nearly 50 years after the Korean War, leading...

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South Korea Battles Unprecedented Wildfires, 18 Dead, Thousands Displaced

Unprecedented wildfires in southeastern South Korea have killed 18, injured 10, and displaced nearly 23,000 people, fueled by dry weather and strong winds, consuming over 17,000 hectares, prompting a national emergency response.

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South Korea's Adoption Scandal: At Least 56 Adoptees' Rights Violated

A South Korean government investigation found that at least 56 adoptees' rights were violated during their adoption to foreign countries due to negligence, falsified documents, and forced adoptions; the investigation involved 367 complaints from 11 countries.

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Death of Samsung Co-CEO Han Jong-hee Shakes Electronics Giant

Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee died unexpectedly at 63 from a heart attack on Monday in Seoul, causing a 1.16% drop in company shares and leaving a void in the company's leadership during a period of intense competition.

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Samsung co-CEO Han Jong-Hee dies suddenly; company faces leadership void

Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-Hee, 63, died suddenly from cardiac arrest on Tuesday, leaving a leadership void at the South Korean tech giant, which is facing significant headwinds in its semiconductor business and is currently seeking mergers and acquisitions to boost its growth.

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