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Gov’t to Allow Chicken Imports from Bird Flu-Free Areas of Brazil Starting June 21
The government will resume imports of chicken from Brazil starting next Sunday as part of efforts to stabilize chicken prices.The government set the date during a meeting ...
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The Hill: COVID-19 Variant "Nimbus" Spreading Rapidly in Europe and Americas
The Hill says the World Health Organization(WHO) is keeping a close eye on a new COVID-19 variant called NB.1.8.1, or ...
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Air Force Grounds F-16 Series Jets over Safety Concerns after Accident in Alaska
The Air Force has grounded some 160 fighter jets whose engines are the same model as a KF-16 fighter jet that suffered an accident during an air drill in the U.S. state of Alaska ...
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Families of Abductees Plan N. Korea Balloon Launch despite Calls to Stop
A group representing families of South Koreans abducted by North Korea has announced plans to launch anti-North Korean leaflet balloons near the inter-Korean border, defying ...
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KOSPI Rises for 7th Consecutive Session, Gaining 0.45%
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index(KOSPI) closed higher Thursday, extending its winning streak for a seventh consecutive session, fueled by strong performances ...
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Man Apprehended over Online Threat Targeting Wedding of President Lee’s Son
A man in his 50s has been apprehended and questioned over a social media post threatening the wedding of President Lee Jae-myung’s son, scheduled for this weekend.Police ...
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Lee’s Approval Rating Tops 50%; Public Backs Cabinet Appointments, Special Prosecutor Bills
President Lee Jae-myung’s approval rating has reached 53 percent, according to a new public opinion poll.In the latest National Barometer Survey, conducted jointly by ...
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Lee Asks Parties to Recommend Independent Prosecutors for 3 Special Investigations
President Lee Jae-myung has asked the ruling Democratic Party and the minor Rebuilding Korea Party to recommend independent prosecutors to lead three parliament-approved ...
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Outgoing PPP Floor Leader to Lawmakers: Stop Pointing Fingers over Election Defeat
Outgoing main opposition People Power Party(PPP) floor leader Kweon Seong-dong has warned against divisive behavior and urged his fellow party lawmakers to stop blaming ...
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Gov’t Urges Construction, Logistics Firms to Protect Workers from Heat Illnesses
The government has urged the construction and logistics industries to strictly observe the rules on heat safety, as President Lee Jae-myung has warned that the government ...
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Pres. Lee Visits Han River Flood Control Office and Site of Itaewon Crowd Crush
President Lee Jae-myung on Thursday visited the Han River Flood Control Office and inspected the flood warning system ahead of the monsoon season. Chairing a meeting ...
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Democratic Party, Rebuilding Korea Party Nominate Special Prosecutor Candidates
The Democratic Party and the minor Rebuilding Korea Party have each submitted their nominees for the three special prosecutor posts approved under recently passed legislation ...