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South Korea’s med schools set to hold thousands of students back

Schools across the country confirm that masses of medical students will have to repeat courses if they wish to continue their studies.

  • Published: May 7, 20258:05 am
  • Author Choi Jeong-yoon
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K-pop timing secrets: 1pm or 6pm?

A clear pattern has emerged in the album release times of K-pop stars. Why are some albums released at 1 p.m. while others drop at 6 p.m.? The answer lies in the target markets…

  • Published: May 6, 20251:55 pm
  • Author Lee Jung-Youn
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South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung leads in hypothetical three-way presidential race with Han Duck-soo

A recent poll, conducted from April 30 to May 2, found Lee leading with 46.5 per cent support in a hypothetical matchup against former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who is running…

  • Published: May 6, 202512:52 pm
  • Author The Korea Herald
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‘Smile at me’: Cancer-fighting South Korean senior influencer inspires with strength, grace

Before the diagnosis, her videos mostly focused on living a productive and inspirational life. But the topic of her posts changed after her diagnosis to show the entire journey…

  • Published: May 6, 202510:48 am
  • Author Song Seung-hyun
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Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN enhance regional financial safety net

A new rapid financing facility will enable members to access emergency financing without conditions in case of financial crises arising from sudden shocks.

  • Published: May 6, 20259:00 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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As unused homes increase in rural South Korea, government mobilises nationwide response

The government said the ongoing population drop would likely fuel a corresponding spike in such houses, which have been abandoned or are unused for various reasons.

  • Published: May 5, 202512:51 pm
  • Author Yoon Min-sik
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Why South Korean mothers are opting for C-sections at record rates

As mothers want less pain and doctors aim to reduce risk, 67% of babies were delivered by cesarean in the country in 2024.

  • Published: May 5, 20259:35 am
  • Author Choi Jeong-yoon
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Respect wanes: Teaching no longer highly coveted job in South Korea

Once requiring top grades, education universities' entry bars get lower.

  • Published: May 5, 20258:40 am
  • Author Choi Jeong-yoon
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When YouTube replaces TV, news and politics: what South Korea learned the hard way in 20 years

More than just entertainment, YouTube has become the dominant stage for news, activism, disinformation and cultural exports, reshaping South Korea’s digital life more profoundly…

  • Published: May 5, 20258:00 am
  • Author Moon Joon-hyun
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South Korean ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol indicted for abuse of power

The prosecutors have been moving ahead with legal procedures for Yoon’s criminal trial, while conducting supplementary investigations into the charge of abuse of power, which…

  • Published: May 2, 202510:02 am
  • Author Lee Si-jin

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