South Korea
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Tall Tales: thousands slip in Gloucestershire cheese-rolling race
Tall Tales The Week's round-up of the latest odd news
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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What is South Korea's 4B movement and could it take off in the West?
Under The Radar Believing Korean men 'beyond redemption' some women are swearing off them completely
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How green onions could swing South Korea's election
The Explainer Country's president has fallen foul of the oldest trick in the campaign book, not knowing the price of groceries
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Why K-pop stars keep relationships hidden
Under The Radar South Korea's £8bn music industry imposes strict rules on its biggest stars
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Is war on the horizon in North Korea?
Today's Big Question Kim Jong Un is ratcheting up the rhetoric. Some observers are concerned.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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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
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By The Week Staff Published
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South Koreans suddenly become younger thanks to new 'international age' law
Speed Read
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 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 Published
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