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Han Kang's 'The Vegetarian' to be Made into Italian Play

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South Korea's first Nobel Prize winner in literature Han Kang's bestselling novel "The Vegetarian" will be made into a play in the Italian language. According to the Korean Cultural Center in Rome, Italian theater company INDEX is set to stage the play in nine major cities of Italy and France, including ...

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Seoul City Campaigns to Promote Standardized Korean Dish Names in Foreign Languages

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The Seoul Metropolitan Government will run a campaign to promote standardized naming of Korean dishes in foreign languages. According to city officials on Thursday, the campaign, in cooperation with the Seoul Tourism Organization and the Korea Food Service Industry Association, is set to continue through ...

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Rosé of BLACKPINK Sets K-Pop Record with ‘APT’

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Rosé of the girl group BLACKPINK has become the highest-charting female K-pop artist with “APT,” which debuted at No. 8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart this week.  [Sound bite Rosé & Bruno Mars - APT.] On Tuesday, Billboard announced on social media that Rosé’s duet with American singer ...

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Washing Symbols Explained: A Guide to Garment Care Labels

The labels on your clothes have all types of laundry symbols on them. Here's what all those symbols mean.




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Calathea Care: How to Keep a Calathea Plant Healthy

You bought a calathea plant, and now have to learn how to care for it. Learn about how to care for a calathea plant in this article.




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RM Releases 2nd Solo Album 'Right Place, Wrong Person'

RM of BTS released his second solo album 'Right Place, Wrong Person' on Friday, his first solo album since 'Indigo' in December 2022.The album carries eleven songs, including the title track...

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Lisa of Blackpink preparing for new music release

Lisa of Blackpink is signaling a comeback as a solo artist. The singer uploaded a clip on social media and posted a notice on her website on how to “pre-save” her new release. It will be her first...

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FTIsland to Make Comeback on July 10

Band FTIsland will make a comeback with their seventh full-length album in July.The group's agency FNC Entertainment released the band's promotion schedule for the album 'Serious' through its official...

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Jennie to Relase New Single


Jennie, a member of K-pop girl group Blackpink, will be releasing a new single this week. Titled, “Mantra,” the new release will drop Oct. 11. The highly anticipated comeback comes...

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Nobel Laureate Han Kang Novels on the Big Screen: '채식주의자(Vegetarian)'·'흉터 (Scars)'


For today’s #MovieSpotlight, we are joined by film critics Jason Bechervaise and Darcy Paquet  to celebrate Han Kang’s Nobel Prize in Literature win! #한강...

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H1-Key to Launch First Fan Concert Next Month


H1-Key is set to embark on its first fan concert tour next month. The group will kick off the tour called “Find My KEY” in Hong Kong on Nov. 16 and will travel to other regions...

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NVee Meets Xander, the Self-proclaimed "Kkondae" SBN


Get ready for an unforgettable first encounter! This week on I Feel You, our regular NVee meets special DJ Xander—the ultimate non-kkondae idol sbn! From hilarious icebreakers to shared stories...

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How to Connect AirPods to a Laptop (Windows and Mac)

Modern PCs and Macs use built-in Bluetooth to easily connect to your phone's AirPods. We'll show you how.




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What Is the Singularity? And Should You Be Worried?

The technological singularity happens when computers develop their own intelligence. Learn about the technological singularity.




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How to Create Your Own Podcast: From Concept to Launch

Podcasting may be the ultimate democratization of radio. Anyone with an Internet connection and some inexpensive audio equipment can produce their own podcast and make it available online.




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Google Easter Eggs: Sweet Treats Hidden in Plain Sight

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.




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11 Most Popular Sports in the World

Thrilling gameplay, dramatic storylines and top-notch talent are all important factors in ensuring a sport's popularity grows and fanbases thrive. The most popular sports in the world are all spectacles of athletic competition that attract large crowds in the stands and around the television.




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Leo and Pisces Compatibility: Why Their Relationship Is Complex but Worth It

Explore Leo and Pisces compatibility, uncovering their strengths, weaknesses, and whether these zodiac signs can make their relationship work.




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Aquarius Moon Traits: Understanding the Emotional Landscape

Explore the Aquarius Moon's traits, emotional depth, and how it influences relationships, creativity, and personal growth in astrology. Unlock its mysterious power.




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Gemini vs. Capricorn: What Makes Their Relationship Unique?

Is Gemini and Capricorn compatibility strong? Discover the unique dynamics, strengths, and challenges that Gemini and Capricorn face in love, friendship, and beyond.




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Major IBs Slash S. Korea’s Growth Forecast for This Year to Average of 2.3%

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Global investment banks have slashed their growth outlook for South Korea for this year. According to the Korea Center for International Finance on Friday, the growth forecast by eight foreign investment banks averaged two-point-three percent at the end of October, representing a zero-point-two percentage ...

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S. Korea, Britain Launch Third Round of Talks to Upgrade FTA

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South Korea and Britain have launched the third round of negotiations to upgrade their bilateral free trade agreement(FTA).  The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said the two sides kicked off the three-day talks in Seoul on Monday, with about 60 officials from the two nations taking part.  The ...

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KDI Forecasts Slowdown in Inflation to Continue for Time Being

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The Korea Development Institute(KDI) has recommended further easing of monetary policy tightening as it forecast that the slowdown in inflation will continue for the time being.  The state-run think tank made the recommendation in a report released on Monday that analyzed recent price fluctuation factors ...

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Unionized Seoul Subway Workers to Vote Friday Whether to Launch Strike

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Unionized Seoul subway workers will vote on Friday to decide whether they should launch a general strike as labor and management of Seoul's city-run subway operator are facing difficulty in negotiating wages and new hires. According to Seoul Metro, which operates subway Lines One through Eight and ...

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Won Weakens, Trading at more than 1,400 per Dollar

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The South Korean won weakened past the psychological threshold of 14-hundred won against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, after Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election last week.  The South Korean currency traded at 14-hundred-point-seven won per dollar as of 9:05 a.m. Tuesday, six won more ...

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Won Weakens, Trading at More than 1,400 per Dollar

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The South Korean won weakened past the psychological threshold of 14-hundred won against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, after Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election last week.  The South Korean currency traded at 14-hundred-three-point-five won per dollar as of 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, ...

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KOSPI Slips below 2,500 Threshold for First Time since Black Monday in August

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South Korea’s benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index(KOSPI) slipped below the two-thousand-500 threshold on Tuesday for the first time since August’s “Black Monday.” The KOSPI dipped 49-point-09 points, or one-point-94 percent, on Tuesday to close at two-thousand-482-point-57. In the ...

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Import Prices Jump 2.2% in October, Largest Gain in 6 Months

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The country’s import prices jumped more than two percent in October due to the won’s depreciation against the U.S. dollar and a rise in global oil prices.  According to data from the Bank of Korea on Wednesday, the country’s import price index reached 137-point-61 in October, up two-point-two ...

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Gov’t May Expand Scope of E-7 Visa to Address Labor Shortage in Shipbuilding

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Prime Minister Han Duck-soo says the government will consult with the justice ministry and consider expanding the scope of the E-7 visa for professional workers, if the shipbuilding industry deems it necessary.  Han made the remark during a news conference on Wednesday when asked how the government plans ...

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Digital lab - British Geological Survey

Digital lab  British Geological Survey








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A-roaring display - British Geological Survey

A-roaring display  British Geological Survey