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'A troubling scenario': the geopolitical consequences of Kim Jong Un's latest Korea move
The Explainer North Korea dictator has abandoned aim of reconciliation and reunification with South Korea
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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South Korea passes law banning sale and production of dog meat
Speed Read Rare bipartisan support 'highlights changing attitudes' as young people shun centuries-old tradition
By The Week UK Published
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South Korea's opposition leader stabbed in the neck
Speed Read Lee Jae-myung is recovering from surgery following the attack
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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South Korean students sue after exam ends 90 seconds early
Speed Read 'One of the hardest exams in the world' can determine career prospects, social standing and even marriage prospects
By The Week UK Published
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Hundreds of children hit with heat exhaustion at World Scout Jamboree in South Korea
Speed Read One British parent said children ‘think they are going to die’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Council accused man of stealing his garden
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By The Week Staff Published
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South Koreans suddenly become younger thanks to new 'international age' law
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By Devika Rao Published
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South Korean man facing up to 10 years in prison after opening airplane door in midair
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By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Japanese PM expresses sorrow for Korean colonial victims, but does not directly apologize
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By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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French say coronation quiche is nothing but a ‘savoury tart’
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By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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South Korea's Yoon performs 'American Pie' at White House dinner
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Why South Korea's young people are so lonely
Speed Read Could a financial stipend help the nation's "reclusive" lonely young people?
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Woman passes driving test at 960th attempt
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By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Marriage helps men live longer
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By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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