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2026-03-08 (Sun)

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19 Minors Arrested in $5 Million Phishing Scheme, Police Warn Against Selling Accounts
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Prime Minister Kim Announces 20 Trillion Won Support for New "Integrated Special Cities"
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Unlicensed Acupuncturist Arrested in South Korea After 4-Year Scam Targeting Vulnerable Patients

Middle East Conflict Triggers Massive Cancellations of European Tours to Japan

(C) Travel and Tour World TOKYO — The escalating conflict in the Middle East following airstrikes by the U.S. and Israel against Iran is casting a long shadow over Japan’s tourism indus

Global Energy Crisis Ignites as Hormuz Blockade Pushes Oil Past $90; Experts Warn of $150 Peak

(C) Leverage Shares NEW YORK — The global energy market is reeling from an unprecedented shock as the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most vital oil artery, remains shuttered by Iranian

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Hanwha Aerospace Solidifies Baltic Stronghold with $330M Defense Investment in Estonia: (C) Hanwha TALLINN – Hanwha Aerospace, South Korea’s leading defense contractor, has announced a landmark investment package in Estonia valued at approximately €260 million ($330 m

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From $20 to $400: The Explosive "Vintage Digicam" Craze Gripping Korea’s Gen Z and Millennials: (C) JTBC SEOUL – On a recent Thursday afternoon at Sewoon Plaza in Jongno-gu, Seoul, the narrow corridors of the historic electronics market were unexpectedly crowded. Despite being a weekday

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Yujin Robot Evolves Industrial Automation: Integrating Autonomous Mobility and Collaborative Robotics: (C) Yujin Robot SEOUL — Yujin Robot, a pioneer in the Korean robotics industry, is accelerating its expansion into the industrial sector by spearheading a "Total Robotization" str

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SK On Slashes 37% of US Workforce Amid Global EV Slowdown: (C) S&P Global COMMERCE, Georgia — In a stark reflection of the cooling electric vehicle (EV) market, SK Battery America (SKBA), the U.S. subsidiary of South Korean battery giant SK On, has

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Let’s recycle the old blankets in Jeju Island’s closet instead of incinerating them.: [Global Economic Times] Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is the first in the country to implement a ‘used blanket circular economy pilot project’. Jeju Island signed a business agreem

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China’s online public opinion manipulation goes beyond Korea: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] Recently, the reality of online public opinion manipulation originating from China has been revealed, raising both shock and serious concern. Beyond simple competition, China

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Galaxy S26 Series Shatters Pre-order Records with 1.35 Million Units Sold in Korea

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The "Hormuz Nightmare": Global Economy Trembles as Oil Approaches $150

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Celltrion to Retire 9.11 Million Treasury Shares Worth ₩1.9 Trillion in Aggressive Shareholder Return Move

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White House Forecasts Victory in Iran Within 6 Weeks; Trump Demands "Unconditional Surrender"

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Governor Kim Tae-heum Envisions "Cheonan-Asan Dome" Through Benchmarking of Singapore Sports Hub

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Airbnb Boosts Jeju’s ‘Halmang’ Stays and Local Empowerment with $230,000 Community Fund

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Samlip Wins Two Main Awards at the iF Design Award 2026

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NolUniverse to Fully Cover Costs for Travelers Stranded by Middle East Conflict

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NASA’s 'Lost' Lunar Probe: The 24-Hour Failure Explained One Year Later

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Hunminjeongeum Liaodong Academic Expedition Issues Letters to Leaders of Korea and China at Shenyang Consulate

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Musinsa Standard Unveils 26 SS Campaign Featuring Ambassadors Han So-hee and Lee Do-hyun

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Ourhome Launches 'Next-Level Gourmet' Brand Campaign: Elevating Institutional Food Service to Fine Dining Standards

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L’Oréal Korea and Naver Forge Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize AI-Driven Beauty Commerce

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LG H&H Expands Japanese Footprint: Vegan Brand 'Freshian' Debuts at Biople by CosmeKitchen

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S. Korea’s Large Conglomerates Reopen Hiring Gates: Job Postings Up 6% in First Half of 2026

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Job Seekers Overwhelmed by Resume Phase; Saramin Introduces Strategic Solutions

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Domino’s Korea Embraces "Authentic Stateside Flavors" with New American Classic Pizza Duo

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Sempio and KFRI Join Forces to Pioneer High-Value Food Technologies

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U.S. Labor Market Faces Cold Snap: Payrolls Plummet by 92,000 as Unemployment Edges Up to 4.4%

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Future on Three Wheels: Aptera Delivers World's First Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle

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'Made in Europe' Mandate Hits Korean Auto Industry: Emergency Lights Flashing Over New EU Protectionism

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U.S. Private Sector Hiring Hits 7-Month High in February, ADP Reports

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A Street in Cairo in French… From Dakar to Paris!

Adwa’s Echo in Korea: A Shared Story of Dignity and Freedom

The Fourth Anniversary of the Ukraine War: Between International Conflict and Civil Narrative — A Historical Mirror of Choice

The Fall of an Educator: When History Teachers Forget History

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China’s "Five-Year Total War": Pushing for a Homegrown ASML Amid U.S. Tech Blockade

Samsung’s "Game Changer?" Galaxy S27 Ultra Rumored to Feature Revolutionary Main Camera Sensor

Growing Fears of 'AI Warfare'... AI Industry Landscape Shakes

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Seven-Eleven Korea Launches 'Whole Thigh Chicken Steak' Amid Aggressive Ready-to-Eat Meal Promotions

S. Korea Secures 6 Million Barrels of UAE Crude Amid Hormuz Blockade; Evacuation of Citizens Underway

Self-Employed Loan Delinquency Rates Double in a Decade Amid Economic Headwinds

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