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G-Dragon Rumored to be Making Comeback


G-Dragon is rumored to be making a solo comeback this month. He was reportedly shooting a music video last week, with local media outlets speculating his comeback will take place in late...

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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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NVee's Pre-Idol Life Juggling Three Jobs!


Start your week off right with NVee and DJ Hyerim in another exciting episode of I Feel You! Today, they’re spilling stories about everything from their school days and being the coolest aunts...

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Jin to Release First Solo Album


Jin of BTS will release his first solo album next month. Titled “Happy” the album will drop on Nov. 15. His label, BigHit Music, said “Happy” is about finding happiness...

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Lunchboxes of Love♡ with the Korea Legacy Committee


Mike Kim, founder of Korea Legacy Committee, brought super good vibes for this week's Good Vibes Only! Mike shared the activities of the nonprofit organization dedicated to combating the national...

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When Fans Ask for a Photo and You're Not Wearing Makeup


Spook is in the air!

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How to Get More RAM (Random-access Memory)

You can upgrade RAM on your computer at home without the need of a specialist. Take a look at these easy steps to upgrade RAM on your PC.




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What to Do With Old Computers: 3 Responsible Options

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?




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How to Unlock Your iPhone: A Step-by-step Guide to Freedom

The ability to unlock your iPhone means that you can use it with different carriers. To unlock your iPhone, use these steps.




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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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The Easiest Font to Read Is Already on Your Phone

When it comes to typing a message, font choice can sometimes add a creative touch to your work, but for mass media formats like newspapers, academic papers, TV and popular web sites, sticking to a legible font is often more important than the flourish of decorative fonts.




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What Does the 7th House Represent in Astrology?

Discover how the 7th House in astrology shapes love, partnerships, and marriage dynamics, revealing deep insights into relationship compatibility and commitment.




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Emotional Cancer Meets Free-Spirited Aquarius: Compatibility Breakdown

Discover the compatibility between Cancer and Aquarius in love, friendship, and relationships. Learn how their emotional and intellectual traits align or clash.




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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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Is Virgo and Capricorn Compatibility Solid? Discover the Strengths and Challenges

s Virgo and Capricorn compatibility strong? Discover how these earth signs connect in love, friendship, and marriage with shared values, loyalty, and mutual support.




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Is Aquarius Woman Creative or Logical? Understanding Her Unique Mind

Is Aquarius woman unique? Discover her free-spirited personality, loyalty in friendship, innovative mindset, and how she navigates love and relationships.




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Is Seeing 911 a Divine Message? Here’s What Angel Number 911 Means

Discover the spiritual meaning of angel number 911. Learn how 911 symbolizes growth, change, and guidance from the universe in life, love, and personal journeys.




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Ace of Swords Reversed: Symbolism and Spiritual Implications

Discover the meaning of the Ace of Swords reversed in tarot. Explore its insights on clarity, communication, and inner conflicts in love, career, and personal growth.




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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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What Reversed Compatibility Reveals About Pisces and Cancer Pairing

Explore reversed Pisces and Cancer compatibility! Learn how these water signs bond emotionally, support each other deeply, and thrive together in relationships.




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What Does the Ace of Cups Reversed Mean in Your Tarot Reading?

Is Ace of Cups Reversed" reveals insights into blocked emotions and self-reflection in tarot readings, offering guidance on relationships and personal growth.




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No. of Economically Inactive People Increases 245,000 On-Year in August

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The number of economically inactive South Koreans increased by 245-thousand on-year in August. According to Statistics Korea on Wednesday, nearly two-point-57 million people were neither working nor looking for work. Those in their 60s made up 36-point-three percent of the total, while people in their ...

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S. Korea Posts Current Account Surplus in September for Fifth Straight Month

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The nation posted a current account surplus for the fifth consecutive month in September, on the back of robust exports of semiconductors and other IT products.  According to tentative data from the Bank of Korea on Thursday, the current account surplus came to eleven-point-12 billion dollars in ...

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Finance Minister: Trump’s Reelection Likely to Have ‘Considerable’ Impact on S. Korean Economy

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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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Data: 1 Out of 10 Couples Who Got Married in 2023 are Multicultural Couples

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One out of ten couples who tied the knot last year were from different cultures, as the number of multicultural marriages returned to pre-pandemic levels. According to Statistics Korea on Thursday, there were 20-thousand-431 multicultural couples in 2023, up 17-point-two percent from a year ...

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Gov’t, Businesses Discuss Response to Donald Trump’s Reelection

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Representatives of the government and the business community met to discuss former President Donald Trump’s reelection and how it might affect trade.  At a meeting presided over by Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Ahn Duk-geun on Thursday, participants exchanged views on the likely impact of the ...

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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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Foreign Investors Sell Stocks for Third Consecutive Month

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Foreign investors were net sellers in the South Korean stock market for the third month in October. According to data from the Bank of Korea(BOK) on Friday, foreigners sold a net four-point-17 billion U.S. dollars worth of stocks last month. But the latest figure is lower than September’s total of ...

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Annual Korea Sale FESTA Kicks Off Saturday

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An annual shopping event officially kicks off Saturday, bringing discounts on food, clothing and other products. According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, an opening ceremony for Korea Sale FESTA took place Friday afternoon in Seoul’s Myeongdong area. While discounts for automobiles ...

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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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Czech Delegation to Visit S. Korea for Final Contract Negotiations for Nuclear Deal

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A large delegation representing Czech power authorities will make a two-week visit to South Korea for working-level negotiations ahead of the conclusion of a final contract for the Czech nuclear power plant project.  Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power(KHNP), which was selected in July as the preferred bidder ...

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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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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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KDI Revises Down Growth Outlook for This Year to 2.2%

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A state-run institute has revised down this year’s growth outlook by zero-point-three percentage point to two-point-two percent. In August, the Korea Development Institute(KDI) said it expected the economy to expand two-point-five percent in 2024. The institute said the economic recovery has weakened as ...

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S. Koreans View Marriage, Childrearing More Favorably than 2 Years Ago

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South Koreans appear to hold more favorable views of marriage and childrearing than they did two years ago. According to Statistics Korea on Tuesday, 52-point-five percent of some 36-thousand people aged 13 and older polled in May said people should get married, up two-point-five percentage points from ...

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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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Minister Meets with Auto, Battery Industry Representatives ahead of Trump’s Second Term

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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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Sino-US Decoupling Forecast to Intensify, Preference for US Interests to Expand under Trump Gov't

[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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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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Groundwater resources - British Geological Survey

Groundwater resources  British Geological Survey