President Lee watches fifth Nuri launch live… says launch intervals should be shortened further
President Lee Jae-myung called for further shortening the intervals between launches to accelerate satellite technology development following the successful fifth launch of Nuri on the 7th. Kim Seong-wan, a spokesperson for Cheong Wa Dae, said at a…
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Blue House calls Ukraine’s claim that South Korea supplied oil to Russia ‘factually incorrect and inappropriate’
On the 7th, the Blue House rebutted criticism of the South Korean government by Ukraine’s presidential office, which cited foreign media reports claiming that South Korea had supplied petroleum products to Russia, saying the claim was “factually…
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“Pay for secondhand trades with a credit card, too”… FSC newly designates 24 innovative services
Credit-card payments will become available for person-to-person secondhand transactions. This follows the Financial Services Commission’s new designation of 24 innovative financial services, including this service. The Financial Services Commission said…
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AMD’s Lisa Su Meets Samsung’s Jun Young-hyun; ‘Broad Partnership’ in Foundry Cooperation Beyond HBM Draws Attention
AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su met with Jun Young-hyun, head of Samsung Electronics’ Device Solutions (DS) Division and a vice chairman, to discuss ways to cooperate in the field of AI semiconductors. The meeting came about seven months after the two…
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Corporate surplus funds hit a record 67 trillion won amid semiconductor boom; household net lending falls
the second quarter of this year, strong performance in key industries such as semiconductors and a sharp rise in corporate net profits helped nonfinancial corporations achieve record-high net lending. Household financial assets also grew substantially,…
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US and Russia Offer Mutual Help on Infectious Diseases After Researcher’s Death
The United States and Russia have each offered to help the other tackle infectious diseases following the death of a plague researcher, according to a BBC video report. The report focuses on how Russia responded to the United States after the…
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President Lee’s Social Media Activity Surges… Blue House: “He Views the Current Situation as Urgent”
The Blue House said on the 7th that President Lee Jae-myung’s recent increase in social media (SNS) activity “appears to show his willingness to communicate actively with the public.” A Blue House official gave this answer when asked by reporters that…
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Rice exports growing as Philippines demand increases
Signature Rice, one of the Kingdom’s largest rice exporters, has outlined plans to step up exports to the Philippines. On November 2, 5,000 tonnes were loaded onto a vessel in Kampot, as part of the total 20,000 tonnes the company plans to ship directly…
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Alcohol retail training aims to halt sales to minors, intoxicated customers
Alcohol retail workers in Cambodia are being offered Khmer-language training on checking customers’ ages and refusing sales to minors and intoxicated people under an industry-led initiative supported by the Ministry of Commerce. The Responsible Retailing…
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When Peace Requires Dialogue: Rethinking Cambodia’s Engagement with Myanmar
Cambodia’s position in relation to Myanmar has come under heightened scrutiny at a time when Southeast Asia is facing challenges involving conflict, sovereignty, and international law. Cambodia’s longstanding emphasis on its identity as a peace-loving…
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Ukraine’s Rail Passengers Face Growing Disruption as Drone Attacks Escalate
Ukrainians travelling by train are increasingly being caught in the crosshairs of Russia’s escalating drone attacks, bringing fear and disruption to rail passengers across the country. The attacks are affecting people who rely on trains for travel, as…
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OpenAI says response to Australian government hacks was not good enough
OpenAI has acknowledged that its response to hacks involving the Australian government was “not good enough”, according to top executive Jason Kwon. Speaking at a hearing, Kwon said the company had since added “more precautions” to its training…
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Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad in first US military case since World War Two
Nidal Malik Hasan, identified as the Fort Hood shooter, is to be executed by firing squad in what would be the first such execution by the US military since World War Two. Hasan killed 13 unarmed soldiers and injured another 32, according to the…
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US Midterm Elections Could Have Major Impact on Trump Presidency
US voters are due to head to the polls on 3 November in midterm elections that could significantly affect Donald Trump’s presidency, according to a BBC guide to the vote. The elections are known as midterms because they take place during a president’s…
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Saudi Arabia urged to spare man sentenced to death over Facebook post
Saudi Arabia has been urged to spare Anojan Sivarasa, who faces execution after being found guilty of blasphemy over a Facebook comment. Sivarasa’s case concerns a post on Facebook that led to his conviction for blasphemy. The available information does…
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Korea Investment Securities to buy 400 billion won worth of SK shares
Stake to reach 0.93% through PRS Korea Investment & Securities will acquire a roughly 1 percent stake in SK Corp. for 400 billion won ($296.47 million) through a price return swap agreement. Korea Investment Holdings disclosed Friday that its…
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