[Sports] :
The government is expected to announce next Wednesday interim results from an audit into the Korea Football Association's(KFA) appointment of Hong Myung-bo as head coach of the men's national team. Yu In-chon, minister of culture, sports and tourism, told the parliamentary culture and sports ...

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Culture minister Yu In-chon has reiterated that he will not approve the fourth term of Korea Football Association(KFA) President Chung Mong-gyu.  Yu revealed the stance on Monday during the parliamentary culture committee’s inspection of government agencies when asked whether he will grant approval ...

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South Korean golfer An Byeong-hun claimed his first DP World Tour victory in nine years, defeating compatriot Kim Joo-hyung on Sunday in a playoff on home soil.  At Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea in Incheon, during the final round of the 2024 Genesis Championship, An secured his second career win on the DP ...

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[Science] :
Forensic authorities say last month’s electric vehicle fire in Incheon may have started with a battery pack under the car. The Incheon Metropolitan Police said the National Forensic Service delivered the assessment Friday, saying the battery pack may have caught fire and caused the car to burst into ...

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Heavy rains are being reported in the eastern parts of Gangwon, as well as the central Chungcheong provinces and southern regions on Saturday, as heavy rain alerts remain in place for most of the nation. According to the weather agency, a deluge of 30 to 50 millimeters per hour is being observed in the ...

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A telecommunication satellite from the South Korean telecom giant KT has been launched into space and is now in orbit.  According to a launch video from SpaceX, the Koreasat-6A, a geostationary satellite for communication services, was launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space ...

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[Politics] :
Korean Sports and Olympic Committee(KSOC) President Lee Kee-heung will be able to run for a third term.  The committee’s Commission for Fair Play in Sport held a full session in Seoul on Tuesday and approved Lee’s request to run for another term.  As a result, Lee will take part in the elections ...

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Police say former President Moon Jae-in’s daughter has admitted that she operated an illegal lodging business in Jeju City.  Jeju’s provincial police department said Wednesday that it will hand over Moon Da-hye’s case to the prosecution sometime this week and recommend charges under the Public ...

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[International] :
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is reportedly heading to the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Florida to address his supporters at an election night rally. That is according to Reuters on Wednesday, citing an unnamed official from the former president’s election camp. Trump, ...

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[International] :
Marilyn Strickland, a U.S. congresswoman of Korean descent, has won a third term as the representative of Washington State’s Tenth District. According to the Associated Press, the Democratic congresswoman defeated her Republican rival, Don Hewitt, in Tuesday’s general elections, securing 58-point-three ...

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[International] :
The U.S. Federal Reserve has cut its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, the second reduction this year.  After a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, the Fed said in a statement Thursday that it has decided to lower the target for its key lending rate to the range of ...

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[International] :
Korean American congresswoman Young Kim has won a third term in the U.S. House of Representatives in Tuesday’s general elections, serving California’s 40th District. According to the Associated Press, the Republican was certain to defeat her Democratic rival, Joe Kerr, with 74 percent of votes counted ...

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[International] :
Microsoft-backed OpenAI's popular chatbot ChatGPT was restored after a brief connection failure that affected thousands of users worldwide on Friday. In a statement on its website, OpenAI said that issues with ChapGPT have now been resolved. It said most users regained access by 4:34 p.m. Pacific ...

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[International] :
The Ukrainian military has revealed what it claims are intercepted radio communications between North Korean soldiers in the Russian territory of Kursk. The audio file, shared by the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, features a male voice saying Korean words such as “wait” and “Seal two, one, ...

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[International] :
South Korea, the United States and Japan are reportedly coordinating plans for a trilateral summit on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) summit, set for this week in Peru. Quoting a Japanese government official, Japan’s Kyodo News said Monday that coordination is underway to hold ...

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[International] :
South Korea, the United States and Japan are set to hold their trilateral multidomain Freedom Edge exercise this week.  According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff(JCS), this year’s second Freedom Edge exercise runs Wednesday to Friday in international waters south of Jeju Island.  The three ...

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[International] :
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned that Washington will sternly respond to North Korea’s deployment of troops to the war in Ukraine.   Ahead of attending a meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Brussels on Wednesday, Blinken said North Korean troops have been sent to the battlefield ...

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Languages exist as ever-evolving systems of human communication that go beyond complex grammar or words you could learn from a quick search on Google Translate. Language consists of body language, social cues and mother tongue idioms that are shaped by culture and context. That said, how many languages are there in our vast world?

In this age of electronic communication, the art of letter writing has all but been lost, but the knowledge necessary to address an envelope is something we all should certainly possess.

Badger Maps is a cutting-edge sales territory management software that has revolutionized the way sales professionals plan and optimize their routes. With its innovative features and user-friendly interface, Badger Maps has become an indispensable tool for sales teams across various industries. In this article, we will take an in-depth look at Badger Maps, exploring its features and benefits, comparing it to traditional route planning methods, analyzing its pros and cons, and providing tips for maximizing productivity with this powerful tool.

Catalytic converters are one of the most important parts of a car's emissions control system. Learn about catalytic converters and catalytic converter laws.

[Culture] :
KBS hit drama "Winter Sonata" which led the Korean Wave in the 2000s will be released as a theatrical film in Japan next year. Pan Entertainment, which produced the show, announced Monday that it had decided to release a film version after receiving continuous requests from Japanese distributors and ...

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[Culture] :
The 31 Korean Cultural Centers in 28 countries around the world will hold various events promoting the value and beauty of Hangeul as South Korea will mark the 578th Hangeul Day on Wednesday.  The center in France will provide the first performance of a song created by South Korean composer Kim Dae-seong ...

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[Culture] :
South Korean author Han Kang has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy made the announcement Thursday, making Han the second South Korean ever to win a Nobel Prize and the first to attain the honor in literature. The academy said it was awarding Han the prize “for her intense poetic ...

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[Culture] :
Anchor: South Korean author Han Kang has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy made the announcement Thursday, and Han became the second South Korean ever to win a Nobel Prize and the first to attain the honor in literature. Kim Bum-soo has more.   Report: South Korean writer Han ...

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[Culture] :
Korean American writer Kim Ju-hea was named the winner of the 2024 Yasnaya Polyana Literary Award in the foreign fiction category for her debut novel, "Beasts of a Little Land." Kim and Kirill Batygin, who translated the book into Russian, were awarded Russia's largest annual prize in literature at Moscow's ...

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[Culture] :
The Writers Association of Korea says Han Kang’s recognition with a Nobel Prize in Literature is a blessing for literary language. The association, one of the nation’s most prominent writers’ groups, said in a statement Friday that the latest feat is a reminder of the role that literature plays in ...

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[Culture] :
In the six days after the announcement that Han Kang won the Nobel Prize in Literature, sales of her books exceeded one million copies.  According to major bookstore chains Yes24 and Kyobo Book Center on Wednesday, the figure had surpassed one million as of 9 a.m.  Since Han’s Nobel Prize win, one ...

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[Culture] :
BTS member J-Hope completed his 18-month military service on Thursday. Upon being discharged earlier in the morning, J-Hope appeared at the gate of the 36th Infantry Division's Recruit Training Center in Wonju, Gangwon Province, and thanked the group's fandom, ARMY, saying he was able to complete his ...

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[Culture] :
 Calligraphy by the late Korean independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun will soon be on display for the South Korean public. According to the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, a special exhibition on Ahn’s writings will open Thursday in cooperation with the Ahn Junggeun Memorial Association ...

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[Culture] :
Veteran South Korean actress Kim Soo-mi, best known for playing the character “Il-yong’s mom” on the decadeslong television drama series “Country Diaries,” has died at the age of 75. According to the Seoul Seocho Police Station on Friday, Kim was transported to Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital in the ...

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If you're in the process of choosing countertop materials for your kitchen or bathroom, you already know two of the most popular options are quartz and granite countertops.

If you're in the process of choosing countertop materials for your kitchen or bathroom, you already know two of the most popular options are quartz and granite countertops.

Rookie girl group Babymonster will embark on its first global fan meet tour this week. “Babymonster Presents: See You There” will begin in Tokyo on May 11. The tour will also travel to Jakarta,...

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Girl group NewJeans dropped a double single on Friday, coming back after ten months since their second mini album 'Get Up.''How Sweet' was released at 1 p.m. Friday, carrying the title track of the same...

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G-Dragon has helped write a song for Babymonster’s upcoming full-length album which will drop next month. The rookie girl group’s first full-length album “Drip” will drop...

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If you need a faster computer, adding more RAM may help. Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of making your computer faster with RAM memory.

After years of hard work and loyalty, some computers must finally retire. But since they can't take a pension and move to Florida, where do old computers end up?

Whether you're streaming your favorite shows, participating in virtual meetings or just browsing the internet, the quality of your WiFi network plays a crucial role in your overall online experience. WiFi signal issues can be frustrating — but luckily, there are multiple tools you can use to improve WiFi coverage.

Google is home to a ton of super fun hidden Easter eggs you can check out right from your browser. Go ahead, try a couple. You won't be disappointed.

When you save a document, your machine disseminates little pieces of the file into empty spaces on the hard drive. Learn why it's done this way and how defragmenting maintains your computer's performance.

[Economy] :
Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said Thursday that he expects Donald Trump’s reelection to have a “considerable” impact on the South Korean economy.  The minister made the remarks Wednesday in Seoul during a meeting of ministers concerned with the economy, the morning after Donald Trump won the U.S. ...

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[Economy] :
The minister of trade, industry and energy has met with automotive and battery industry representatives ahead of Donald Trump’s return to power in the U.S. The ministry announced on Wednesday that the meeting took place earlier in the day, with participants highlighting the importance of South Korean ...

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[Economy] :
Sino-U.S. decoupling is forecast to intensify and preference for U.S. interests to expand under the incoming Donald Trump administration. This outlook was put forth Wednesday at a seminar hosted by the Korea International Trade Association(KITA). Kyung Hee University Professor Seo Jung-kun pointed to a ...

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