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SEOUL — The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport announced new safety measures on Thursday aimed at minimizing in-flight accidents caused by air turbulence. These measures include recommendations for airlines to conclude cabin services, such as meal and duty-free sales, well before landing.

August 15, 2024

According to Yonhap News Agency, airlines are advised to terminate in-flight services 40 minutes prior to landing on medium- and long-distance routes and 15 minutes

SEOUL — Amid national Liberation Day celebrations, a contentious pardon has reignited debate over the principles governing such decisions in South Korea. President Yoon Suk Yeol’s recent reinstatement of former South Gyeongsang Governor Kim Kyoung-soo, along with pardons for 1,219 other convicts, has drawn significant public and political attention.

August 15, 2024

According to Yonhap News Agency, the decision to reinstate Kim, who was convicted of manipulating online public opinions to influence the 2017 presidential election, has

SEOUL — South Korea’s exports of information and communication technology (ICT) products continued their upward trend in July, marking the ninth consecutive month of growth, fueled by strong performances across major sectors.

August 15, 2024

According to Yonhap News Agency, outbound shipments of ICT products reached US$19.4 billion last month, a significant 32.8 percent increase from $14.6 billion in the

SEOUL — Groups of independence fighters and opposition party lawmakers boycotted the government’s official Liberation Day ceremony in Seoul on Thursday, opting instead to hold a separate event in protest against the appointment of the new head of the national independence museum.

August 15, 2024

According to Yonhap News Agency, the Heritage of Korean Independence (HKI), a state-funded organization representing descendants of independence fighters, led the alternative ceremony at Hyochang

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SEOUL — South Korea’s exports of information and communication technology (ICT) products continued their upward trend in July, marking the ninth consecutive month of growth, fueled by strong performances across major sectors.

SEOUL — Groups of independence fighters and opposition party lawmakers boycotted the government’s official Liberation Day ceremony in Seoul on Thursday, opting instead to hold a separate event in protest against the appointment of the new head of the national independence museum.

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