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South Korea's Managed Multiculturalism: Balancing Economic Needs with Social Cohesion

South Korea, grappling with a declining birthrate and aging population, is actively integrating its growing immigrant population (4.1% or 2.11 million) through government-led programs focusing on language support and cultural adaptation, but faces challenges regarding worker exploitation and the nee...

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GHB-Detecting Tattoo Sticker Offers Instant Drink Tampering Protection

South Korean scientists created a temporary tattoo sticker that instantly detects GHB in drinks; changing from yellow to red within one second upon contact with as little as 0.01 micrograms of GHB per milliliter, offering a discreet and easy-to-use personal safety measure.

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South Korea Removes Border Loudspeakers to Ease Tensions with North Korea

South Korea has begun removing propaganda loudspeakers along its border with North Korea to de-escalate tensions, a move by the newly elected liberal government aimed at improving relations with Pyongyang following the previous conservative government's hardline approach.

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Poland to Surpass Major European Powers in Tank Numbers

Poland will purchase 180 more K2 tanks from South Korea for \$6.6 billion, exceeding the combined tank numbers of UK, Germany, France, and Italy by 2030, reflecting Poland's increased military spending (4.7% of GDP) amid regional instability.

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Jailed South Korean Ex-President Defies Investigators, Refuses Questioning

South Korean ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol, jailed since April for imposing martial law, refused questioning by investigators on Friday, stripping off his prison uniform and lying on the floor of his detention cell to avoid being taken away for questioning over allegations of election interference and ...

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Jailed South Korean Ex-President Defies Investigators, Raising Political Tensions

South Korean ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol, jailed for imposing martial law, defied investigators by removing his prison uniform and lying on the floor, resisting questioning about rebellion charges and allegations of influence peddling involving his wife and the ruling party's election process.

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SK Group Completes Vingroup Divestment, Reallocating $1 Billion for AI and Semiconductor Investments

South Korea's SK Group fully divested its stake in Vietnam's Vingroup, recovering its initial $1 billion investment, as part of a larger portfolio rebalancing plan to free up $58 billion by 2026 for investments in AI and semiconductors.

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South Korean Student Arrested by ICE Despite Valid Visa, Sparking International Outcry

Yeonsoo Go, a South Korean student at Purdue University, was arrested by ICE on July 31st in New York City for allegedly overstaying her visa, which her lawyer claims is valid until December; her detention in Louisiana has sparked protests and diplomatic engagement from South Korea.

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BTS's Live Album Debuts in Billboard 200 Top 10

BTS's first live album, "Permission to Dance On Stage (Live)", debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 43,000 equivalent units in its first week, marking a rare success for a live album and a comeback for the band after completing mandatory military service.

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Son Heung-min to Leave Tottenham Hotspur After 10 Years

Son Heung-min, Tottenham's captain, announced his departure from the club after 10 years, citing a need for a new challenge following the Europa League win; he prefers a move to Los Angeles FC, but Saudi Pro League clubs are also interested.

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U.S. Imposes Varied Tariffs on Major Trading Partners

The United States imposed new tariffs on several countries, including a 35% increase on Canadian goods due to alleged insufficient cooperation on fentanyl smuggling, while granting Mexico a 90-day reprieve and imposing a 50% tariff on Brazil due to the prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

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Trump Imposes 15% Tariff on South Korean Goods, Secures $350 Billion Investment

President Trump announced a new trade deal with South Korea, imposing a 15% tariff on South Korean goods in exchange for a $350 billion investment commitment from South Korea to the US. This follows a brief period of a 25% tariff, impacting South Korea's economy, which saw its GDP contract in the fi...

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