South Korea
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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 Korean opposition leader stabbed in autograph ambush
Speed Read Lee Jae-myung's party claim 'terrorist incident an attack on democracy' but motive remains unclear
By The Week UK 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
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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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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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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
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Marriage helps men live longer
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
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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