South Korea

Politics
Newsendip with APMarch 7, 2022
Korean prominent politician assaulted days before presidential elections
Song Young-gil, South Korea's ruling party leader, was attacked during a rally days before Korea's presidential election marked by bitter campaigning.
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Politics
Newsendip with APFebruary 15, 2022
South Koreans to have a dedicated time to vote at presidential elections if infected with COVID-19
South Korea presidential elections will be held soon but Koreans infected with COVID-19 were not able to vote. The move comes as the country is experiencing a surge of omicron infections.
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Health & Science
Newsendip with ReutersJanuary 6, 2022
Korean presidential candidate proposed public healthcare for hair loss treatment
The candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea proposed to provide healthcare for hair loss medical treatment.
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Society
Clément VéritéJanuary 5, 2022
Low-cost rooms rented in Seoul should have a window. In case of fire
Seoul sets minimum living standards in new gosiwons: rooms with a minimum size and an exterior window.
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Business
Clément VéritéNovember 11, 2021
Turkey fears the US blocks a military deal, further delaying production of tanks
Turkey found a deal with South Korea to move forward with its program to build new tanks. But the plan may change, and Turkey reportedly fears the U.S. would pressure South Korea to avoid transferring military technology.
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Society
Clément VéritéSeptember 29, 2021
Squid Game discloses a real phone number
A real phone number appeared on the Squid game, one of the most popular Netflix shows. It is owned by an individual who constantly receives phone calls. A peculiar South Korean politician proposes to buy it for $85,000.
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Culture & Sport
Clément VéritéJuly 14, 2021
South Korea Restricts Music in Gyms to Fight Covid
To fight a surge of Covid cases, South Korean authorities decided to ban some types of music in gyms.
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Business
Clément VéritéJune 21, 2021
South Korea Used Cryptocurrency to Stop Tax Fraudsters
Police in South Korea seized $47 million from tax fraudsters who hid their assets in cryptocurrency. It used their phone numbers;
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