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‘Lovebugs’ return in swarms to South Korea and blanket a mountain peak
Lovebugs are swarming parts of South Korea, covering mountain peaks, homes and other places. These insects, known as Plecia ...
K-drama 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' that made the president cry — and why it matters for South Korea’s cultural policy
SEOUL: President Lee Jae-myung on Monday (June 30) underscored the power of culture in enhancing Korea's global standing, ...
The Business Times9h
Asia manufacturing slumps anew even as some data show resilience
JAKARTA] The slowdown in Asia’s manufacturing activity deepened further in June, a warning sign for the region’s growth ...
The Chosun Ilbo on MSN10h
Female representation surges across South Korea’s public sector
Staff at the Dobong District Office in Seoul were surprised on June 13 when the list of newly promoted senior civil servants was released: eight of the 10 promoted to grades 4 and 5 were women. Both ...
South Korea’s Exports Rebound Despite Tariff Woes
South Korea’s exports rebounded in June largely on brisk semiconductor shipments, indicating resilience despite challenges ...
As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it
For South Korea's leaders, Squid Game has become a symbol of K-drama's success on the global stage. It is also part of a ...