South Korea
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World
South Korea’s economy shrank for the first time in two years, but growth is expected from China’s reopening
A customer looks at a pack of frying mix at a supermarket in Seoul on May 14, 2020. SeongJoon Cho…
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Science
South Korea’s lunar orbiter Danuri shares STUNNING black-and-white photos of Earth and the moon
It has been 55 years since Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders snapped an iconic image that would change humanity’s perception…
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Entertainment
Australian K-pop star sparks backlash in Korea over ‘Chinese New Year’ comment
An Australian K-pop star has stoked anti-Chinese sentiment in South Korea after innocently bungling a new year’s greeting. Danielle Marsh,…
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Health
When a limp handshake may be an early sign of depression
Could the strength of your handshake determine whether you are at risk of depression? According to a major new study…
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World
South Koreans are the world’s biggest spenders on luxury goods
Handbags displayed in a Chanel SA store window at the Avenuel department store, operated by Lotte Shopping Co Ltd., in…
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World
South Korea shares eye-opening Covid statistics to defend its new rules for travelers from China
South Korea on Tuesday hit back at claims that its Covid rules for Chinese travelers are “discriminatory,” saying more than…
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World
Chinese travelers say new restrictions are ‘unfair’ — but they’re angrier at some countries
Travel restrictions launched in the wake of China’s border reopening may be affecting where people there are booking trips. But…
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Travel
Visitors from around the world descend on South Korean ice fishing festival to catch trout
Ice to see you! Visitors from around the world descend on South Korean ice fishing festival to catch trout from…
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World
The Asian nation where 35% of people say they’ll ‘never travel’ again
Everyone is traveling, it seems. Data shows people are traveling more often and for longer periods of time, with many…
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World
Asia’s year in review: Who had it good — and who had it bad — in 2022
Police officers step into the vandalized gateway to Sri Lanka’s presidential palace in July. The country has been hit hard…
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