[태그:] South Korea
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🔥 Hot Takes & Group Dynamics: Korea’s Presidential Race Kicks Off! 🇰🇷
The political arena in South Korea is heating up! The People Power Party (국민의힘, Gungminuihim) just held its first primary debate media day, and the lineup is sparking some serious buzz. Here’s the scoop on what went down: The Groups are Set! 🤝 The candidates have been divided into two groups for their upcoming debates:…
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South Korea Adjusts Medical School Enrollment for 2026 Amidst Low Student Participation 🩺
The South Korean government has decided to adjust medical school enrollment for the 2026 academic year, setting the number of students admitted to 3,058—the same as the pre-increase levels of 2024. This decision comes after an attempt to increase enrollment to 5,058 students last year. Key Points: Enrollment Adjustment: The medical school enrollment is set…
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Minister Cho Kyu-hong Discusses National Pension Fund Management at 2025 Meeting 🧐
South Korean Minister of Health and Welfare, Cho Kyu-hong, was seen addressing the attendees at the 2nd National Pension Fund Management Committee meeting for 2025. The meeting took place at the Government Complex in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on April 17, 2025. The discussions likely centered around strategies for managing the National Pension Fund, a critical component…
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Lee Jae-myung Promises to Make South Korea a Top 4 Global Defense Industry Powerhouse 🚀
Lee Jae-myung, a candidate in the Democratic Party of Korea’s presidential primary, has pledged to develop Chungcheong into an administrative and science capital and to make South Korea a global top 4 defense industry powerhouse. Here’s a breakdown of his key promises: Key Promises Transform Chungcheong into an administrative and science capital. Establish a Sejong…
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Breaking: Bank of Korea Hints at Potential Interest Rate Cut! 📉
Buckle up, economy watchers! In a recent press conference following the Monetary Policy Committee meeting, Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor Rhee Chang-yong dropped a major hint: all six committee members are considering the possibility of an interest rate cut within the next three months. 😲 For those unfamiliar, the Bank of Korea (한국은행, Hanguk Eunhaeng)…
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👷♂️ Tragedy in Gwangmyeong: Missing Worker Found Dead After Tunnel Collapse 💔
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a worker who went missing following the collapse at the Shinansan Line 복선전철 (bokseon-jeoncheol, double-track railway) construction site in Gwangmyeong, South Korea, has been found dead. The Incident The collapse occurred at the Shinansan Line 복선전철 (bokseon-jeoncheol, double-track railway) 5-2 construction site in Iljik-dong, Gwangmyeong, causing a frantic search…
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Constitutional Court Halts Appointment Procedures for Lee Wan-kyu and Ham Sang-hoon 🛑
The Constitutional Court has suspended the appointment procedures for Lee Wan-kyu and Ham Sang-hoon as Constitutional Court Justices. This decision comes as a result of a unanimous ruling by the court to grant an injunction filed by attorney Kim Jeong-hwan. Key Points: Injunction Granted: The Constitutional Court unanimously granted the injunction, halting the appointment procedures.…
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Tragic Discovery: Missing Worker Found Dead After Tunnel Collapse in Gwangmyeong 💔
In a devastating turn of events, the missing worker from the tunnel collapse at the Shinansan Line construction site in Gwangmyeong, South Korea, has been found dead after six days of intense search efforts. The 50-year-old employee of POSCO E&C, identified as Mr. A, was recovered from the site on April 16th. The Discovery 🔍…
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Police Raid Presidential Office Amid Obstruction Allegations 🚨
In a dramatic turn of events, the police’s Special Investigation Unit for Emergency Martial Law attempted to raid the Presidential Office and the official residence in Hannam-dong today, April 16, 2025. The raid is connected to allegations that former President Yoon Suk-yeol obstructed the execution of official duties. What Happened? At approximately 10:13 AM, officers…
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💔 Tragedy in Gwangmyeong: Missing Worker Found Dead After Tunnel Collapse
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the missing worker from the Gwangmyeong tunnel collapse has been found dead after a six-day search. 😢 The 50-year-old employee of Posco E&C, identified as Mr. A, was recovered from the site approximately 21 meters underground. Key Details: Mr. A was found around the container area, which was not…
