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Lee Appoints 3 Independent Counsels to Look at Alleged Misconduct under Yoon Administration
Anchor: President Lee Jae-myung has designated three independent counsels to investigate allegations of misconduct under the Yoon Suk Yeol administration. The inquiries ...
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US Extends 50% Steel Tariffs to Home Appliances
The Trump administration has expanded its steel tariffs to include a wide range of imported household appliances, including refrigerators, washing machines and dishwashers. The ...
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Lee Names 3 Independent Counsels to Investigate Yoon, his wife, Marine death
President Lee Jae-myung has designated three independent counsels to investigate allegations against former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee and the death ...
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Senior Presidential Secretary for Civil Affairs Offers Resignation over Property, Loan Allegations
Senior presidential secretary for civil affairs Oh Kwang-soo has reportedly offered to resign amid allegations that he managed real estate and received a loan under borrowed ...
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The Hill: COVID-19 Variant "Nimbus" Spreading Rapidly in Europe and Americas
The Hill says the World Health Organization(WHO) is keeping a close eye on a new COVID-19 variant called NB.1.8.1, or ...
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KOSPI Rises for 7th Consecutive Session, Gaining 0.45%
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index(KOSPI) closed higher Thursday, extending its winning streak for a seventh consecutive session, fueled by strong performances ...
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Man Apprehended over Online Threat Targeting Wedding of President Lee’s Son
A man in his 50s has been apprehended and questioned over a social media post threatening the wedding of President Lee Jae-myung’s son, scheduled for this weekend.Police ...
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Gov’t to Allow Chicken Imports from Bird Flu-Free Areas of Brazil Starting June 21
The government will resume imports of chicken from Brazil starting next Sunday as part of efforts to stabilize chicken prices.The government set the date during a meeting ...
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Gov’t Urges Construction, Logistics Firms to Protect Workers from Heat Illnesses
The government has urged the construction and logistics industries to strictly observe the rules on heat safety, as President Lee Jae-myung has warned that the government ...
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Families of Abductees Plan N. Korea Balloon Launch despite Calls to Stop
A group representing families of South Koreans abducted by North Korea has announced plans to launch anti-North Korean leaflet balloons near the inter-Korean border, defying ...
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FTC Rejects Korean Air-Asiana Airlines Mileage Integration Plan
The state antitrust agency has rejected a mileage integration plan proposed by Korean Air as part of its merger with Asiana Airlines and has asked Korean Air to immediately revise ...
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Lee Asks Parties to Recommend Independent Prosecutors for 3 Special Investigations
President Lee Jae-myung has asked the ruling Democratic Party and the minor Rebuilding Korea Party to recommend independent prosecutors to lead three parliament-approved ...