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S Korea's flag carrier to resume 3 long-haul routes as travel curbs ease
As South Korea has eased its Covid travel restrictions, flag carrier Korean Air said on Thursday that it will resume three long-haul routes next month
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South Korea reports 13,358 new Covid-19 cases, tally rises to 18,188,200
South Korea reported 13,358 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Tuesday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 18,188,200, the health authorities said
 "South Korea reports 13,358 new Covid-19 cases, tally rises to 18,188,200")
US, S Korea fire ballistic missiles to match North Korea's launches
The US and South Korean militaries launched eight ballistic missiles into the sea Monday in a show of force matching a North Korean missile display
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N.Korea fires missiles, S Korea calls for 'expanded deterrence' with US
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that at least eight missiles were fired from the Sunan area of the North Korean capital Pyongyang and they flow between 110 km-600 km
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Antony Blinken to visit Seoul amid concerns over N Korea nuclear test
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will visit South Korea next week amid growing concerns that North Korea may soon conduct a nuclear test
South Korean users file police complaint against Google CEO Sundar Pichai
A coalition of consumers on Friday filed a police case against Google's top executives, including CEO Sundar Pichai, for the tech giant's in-app billing system
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S Korea shortlists 5 names among 30,000 entries for new presidential office
The shortlisted names are The People's House, Itaewon-ro 22, The People's Government Office, Mineum Government Office and Bareunnuri
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S Korea's inflation nears 14-yr high in May on high energy, food costs
South Korea's inflation growth hit a nearly 14-year high in May due to high energy and food costs due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and the economic recovery
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India beat Japan 1-0 to clinch Asia Cup bronze, Korea win record 5th title
South Korea clinched a record fifth Asia Cup title by beating Malaysia 2-1 in the summit clash.
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Heartbreak for India, draw 4-4 with Korea to go out of Asia Cup title race
Both India, Malaysia and Korea finished on five points each in the Super 4 stage but the Birendra Lakra-side fell behind on goal difference.
 "Heartbreak for India, draw 4-4 with Korea to go out of Asia Cup title race")
Seoul closely monitoring N Korea's nuke facilities amid testing possibility
South Korean military said that it is keeping close tabs on North Korea's nuclear facilities amid reports Pyongyang may soon carry out a nuclear experiment
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India eye outright win against South Korea to book Asia Cup final berth
Defending champions India would look for an outright win against South Korea in their final Super 4 round-robin league match to book their place in the final of Asia Cup
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Having shipped artillery shells to Ukraine, Canada asks S Korea for more
Canada has asked South Korea to supply it with artillery rounds, Seoul said, apparently to "backfill" supplies that Ottawa has sent to Ukraine
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A 26-year-old sex-crime fighter is taking South Korean politics by storm
In the five years since Park Ji-hyun's 21st birthday, the South Korean activist has busted an online sex crime ring, published a memoir, revealed her identity to the masses
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BTS to meet US Prez Biden to discuss diversity, anti-Asian hate crimes
'As we are visiting as artists representing South Korea, we look forward to discussing various topics including inclusion, diversity, anti-Asian hate crimes, culture and art'
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S Korea's new Covid cases under 20k for 2nd day amid receding Omicron wave
South Korea's new Covid-19 cases stayed in the 20,000s for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, down nearly 7,400 cases from a week ago, as the Covid-19 pandemic is in retreat
Samsung SDI, Stellantis to set up $2.5 billion EV battery plant in US
Samsung SDI will own a 51 per cent stake in the $2.5 billion joint venture company set up with the Chrysler parent, and its investment could increase to as much as $1.57 billion in the long term
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North Korea launched 3 ballistic missiles toward eastern coast: Seoul
The launches were North Korea's 17th round of missile firings this year
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Samsung to spend $360 billion on microchips, biotech over five years
Samsung promised in a statement to create 80,000 jobs through 2026, mostly in semiconductors and biopharmaceuticals.
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South Korean military to begin reserve forces' training after 2-yr hiatus
South Korea will resume an annual field training program for its reserve forces in a scaled-back manner next month after a two-years Covid-triggered hiatus, the state military recruitment agency said