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S. Korea Police Raid Medical Association Office Over Walkout

South Korean police said they raided the offices of the Korean Medical Association on Friday, as the government contends with a doctors' strike that has led to chaos in hospitals.

International Business Times

S. Korean President Urges Unification Efforts After Pyongyang Threats

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol called Friday for the international community to back "unification efforts" after Pyongyang earlier this year declared Seoul its "principal enemy".

International Business Times

Victims Of Denmark's Adoption Scandal Demand Answers

"I don't even know when I was born," said May-Britt Koed, a Copenhagen restaurant owner and one of the quarter of a million South Korean babies sent abroad for adoption since the 1950s.

International Business Times

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North Korean Spy Satellite Malligyong-1 Shows Signs Of Activity.

Recent activity of North Korean spy satellite Malligyong-1 raises concerns about its capabilities and future launches, prompting warnings from South Korea.

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South Korea Junior Doctors Defy Return-To-Work Orders

South Korea faces a medical crisis as doctors strike over government's plan to increase medical school enrollments, impacting patient care.

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Korean Dramas Leading Mental Health Revolution Through Powerful Storytelling

Explore how Korean dramas like 'My Happy Ending' and 'Doctor Slump' are reshaping societal attitudes towards mental health, promoting awareness and underst...

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Striking doctors in South Korea defy deadline to return to work

Only 294 of some 9,000 doctors who staged a mass walkout over government reforms have resumed work at their hospitals.

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Zuckerberg, S. Korea's President Yoon Talk AI Cooperation

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg met South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul Thursday and discussed cooperation on AI and ways to prevent fake news circulation ahead of key elections, Yoon's office said.

International Business Times

Blinken To Travel To South Korea For Third Democracy Summit

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday he will travel to South Korea next month as it holds the Summit for Democracy, a signature initiative of President Joe Biden.

International Business Times

S Korea Tells Striking Medics To Return On Deadline Or Risk Prosecution

Most striking doctors have not returned to work despite a deadline, South Korea's health minister said Thursday, warning of legal action if medics do not end work stoppages that have plunged hospitals into chaos.

International Business Times

South Korea Exports Expected To Increase For Fifth Consecutive Month

South Korea's export sector shows resilience and growth potential amidst global challenges, driven by strong trade relationships and market diversification.

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South Korea Deploys Military Doctors Amid Healthcare Protests

South Korea deploys military doctors to hospitals to address shortage of medical staff during ongoing protest by doctors demanding better working condition...

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Where do international adoptees come from?

Nearly 40% of 2022 international adoptees were born in one of three countries: Colombia (235), India (223), and South Korea (141).

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Al Jazeera

Fears for future as South Korea’s fertility rate drops again

South Korea has the lowest fertility rate in the world, with the population expected to halve by 2100.

The Hindu

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to visit India this year: envoy

Yoon Suk Yeol is expected to visit India this year and the two countries are hopeful of concluding ongoing negotiations to upgrade the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

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Mark Zuckerberg Explores Japan, Learns To Make And Wield Katana

Mark Zuckerberg's Asia tour features cultural exploration, business engagements, and personal experiences in Japan, with upcoming visits to South Korea and...

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South Korea And US To Conduct Joint Military Drills

South Korea and U.S. conduct joint military exercises to enhance readiness against North Korean threats. Learn more about the evolving security situation i...

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Meta CEO Zuckerberg Explores XR Partnerships In South Korea

Mark Zuckerberg's visit to South Korea and Asia focuses on XR collaboration with LG and Samsung, strategic partnerships, and exploring new opportunities in...

France 24

Immersive 'Wonka' experience cancelled after children left in tears

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, February 28: The media reacts to French President Emmanuel Macron's suggestion that the West could send troops to Ukraine. Meanwhile, one of Germany's most notorious fugitives is arrested after more than 30 years on the run. In other news, South Korea's birth rate drops to…

The Guardian - UK

Jürgen Klinsmann could be unwitting agent for change in Korean football

The German was sacked after a poor Asian Cup but criticism has also been directed at the head of the South Korean FA

Al Jazeera

North Korea sent Russia millions of munitions in exchange for food: Seoul

South Korea says North Korea has sent Russia 6,700 containers carrying millions of munitions since September.

International Business Times

South Korea Birth Rate Falls To All-time Low

South Korea's birth rate fell to a record low last year, the government said on Wednesday, despite having poured billions of dollars into efforts to encourage women to have more children and maintain population stability.

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Jennie Kim's 'One Of The Girls' Breaks Pop Airplay Record

Jennie's 'One of the Girls' sets a new record on Billboard's Pop Airplay chart, showcasing the rising success of South Korean solo female artists.

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South Korea Junior Doctors Strike Over Medical School Admissions

South Korea's medical interns and residents strike over government's plan to increase medical school admissions, impacting patient care and healthcare system.

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