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

(C) Commemorative photo at the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Shenyang, China. From left: the consul in charge, the author, Consul General Kim Seong-min, Dr. Kwon Oh-hyang, and Zhang Li
S. Korea to Expand Supply Chain Fund Amid Middle East Crisis; Emergency Support for Oil Procurement Strengthened

SEJONG — The South Korean government announced on Wednesday that it will significantly expand the scope of its Supply Chain Stabilization Fund to buffer the domestic economy against heightened v

The 'Sanae Token' Scandal and the High Cost of Political Speculation

(C) Brandon Sun TOKYO — In the high-stakes world of cryptocurrency, "Meme Coins" have long been driven by internet culture and celebrity endorsements. However, Japan’s polit

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South Korean Supermarkets Hail Success of 'Living Coupons,' Push for Permanent System: SEOUL — The Korean Supermarket Cooperative Federation (KSCF) has reported overwhelming success with the initial distribution ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.20

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