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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 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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French say coronation quiche is nothing but a ‘savoury tart’
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By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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South Korea's Yoon performs 'American Pie' at White House dinner
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By Brigid Kennedy Last updated
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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 Published
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Woman passes driving test at 960th attempt
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By Chas Newkey-Burden 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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Man wanted family to eat him at his funeral
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By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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U.S. holds air exercises with Asian nations following North Korean missile test
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By Justin Klawans Published
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