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South Korea to Invest Nearly $7 Billion in AI to Maintain Semiconductor Chips Dominance

South Korea to Invest Nearly $7 Billion in AI to Maintain Semiconductor Chips Dominance

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol said the government will invest 9.4 trillion won ($6.94 billion) in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2027 in a bid to maintain its global dominance in semiconductor chips.

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North Korea Bans Carrying Bags on One Shoulder Because That's How They Do It in Its Rival Country, South Korea

North Korea Bans Carrying Bags on One Shoulder Because That's How They Do It in Its Rival Country, South Korea

North Korea has banned carrying a bag with a strap on one shoulder because that's how they do it in its rival country, South Korea.

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South Korea President Calls on Doctors to Resolve Dispute Over Medical School Expansion: ‘We Can Discuss It'

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said his administration is willing to negotiate with physicians who oppose his proposal to increase medical school enrollment.

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Google Will Not Show Political Ads in South Korea Ahead of Elections

Google's decision to suspend all politics-related advertisements on its platforms in South Korea aims to prevent the spread of potentially biased content and maintain the integrity of the electoral process.

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US, South Korea Form New Task Force to Block North Korea Oil Shipments

US, South Korea Form New Task Force to Block North Korea Oil Shipments

The US and South Korea have set up a new task force to prevent North Korea from obtaining illegal oil.

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South Korea’s Senior Doctors to Resign in Protest Over Medical School Expansion

As the physicians' strike in South Korea grows, medical professors and doctors warn they will cut their hours or quit.

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South Korea Announces $313 Billion Funding for Projects to Fight Climate Change

South Korea Announces $313 Billion Funding for Projects to Fight Climate Change

South Korea has committed to providing 420 trillion won ($313.4 billion) in policy loans to finance projects that will help the country meet its climate goals.

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South Korea Regulator May Sanction Meta Over Facebook and Instagram Marketplaces: Report

South Korea Regulator May Sanction Meta Over Facebook and Instagram Marketplaces: Report

Meta might be penalized by South Korea's antitrust office for allegedly failing to protect local consumers on its Facebook and Instagram marketplaces against fraudulent transactions.

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South Korea Exploring Potential Sanctions for Businesses That Fail to Meet Shareholder Return Goals

South Korea's market watchdog warned that corporations may be fined for failing to boost shareholder returns over time.

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North Korea Continues to Secretly Send Vast Amounts of Artillery Shells to Russia for War, South Korea Says

North Korea has delivered millions of artillery shells to Russia, according to South Korea’s defense minister.

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In South Korea, Companies Are Paying Workers up to $75,000 to Have Babies

Some companies in South Korea are giving employees up to $75,000 bonuses to have babies.

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South Korea Orders Protesting Doctors to Return to Work or Face Legal Action

South Korea has ordered thousands of protesting physicians to return to work immediately.

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North Korea Junks All Economic Cooperation Deals With South Korea as Kim Jong Un Claims Legal Right to Destroy South

North Korea Junks All Economic Cooperation Deals With South Korea as Kim Jong Un Claims Legal Right to Destroy South

North Korea has junked all deals with South Korea on promoting economic cooperation as the ties between the neighboring countries continue to deteriorate.

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Russia Warns Japan, South Korea Over Moves to Help Ukraine as US Unveils New Military Aid Package for Kyiv

Russia Warns Japan, South Korea Over Moves to Help Ukraine as US Unveils New Military Aid Package for Kyiv

Russia has expressed anger over Japan's move to help Ukraine and South Korea's economic sanctions against Moscow.

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Protestors from South Korea Asks For President Park’s Resignation

A battalion of enraged South Koreans protested last Saturday in Seoul, pushing Park Geun-hye to issue his official resignation as the country’s president.

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