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- Liberation via art: exhibition shows loss, rediscovery of homeland
- The exhibition "Landscapes of Homeland and Longing" at the Seoul branch of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA) commemorates the 80th anniversary of national liberation. (MMCA) By Charles Audouin An exhibition to commemorate the 80th anniversary of liberation features lan..
- 2025.08.21
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- Pharmaceutical technology exports exceed KRW 10T in 2025
- Pharmaceutical technology exports have exceeded KRW 10 trillion this year, according to an Aug. 19 report based on Global Data from the Korea Bio-Economic Research Center of the Korea Biotechnology Industry Organization. Shown is a researcher of SK Bioscience working on vaccines and treatments. (SK ..
- 2025.08.21
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- New treatment helps prevents osteoporosis in older women
- A study has developed an eradication treatment for the bacteria type helicobacter pylori to help prevent osteoporosis in women over 50. (iClick) *This photo is protected under copyright law and unauthorized reproduction and redistribution are strictly prohibited. By Kang Gahui A newly developed trea..
- 2025.08.20
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- Int'l tourists spend more not just in Seoul, but also provinces
- Credit and cash cards issued abroad are being used more at businesses such as instant photo studios, nail salons and coin-operated noraebang (karaoke rooms), domestic media including Yonhap News reported on Aug. 19. Shown are foreign visitors in June last year taking a group selfie in front of the M..
- 2025.08.20
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- Extended financial network hours to help int'l stock investors
- From April next year, foreign investors can exchange currency and trade stocks on the same day when investing in domestic stocks. iClickArt (Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution of the above image is prohibited under copyright law.) By Koh Hyunjeong Foreign stock investors from April next ye..
- 2025.08.19
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- Exhibition unveils last 6 Joseon Dynasty murals for first time
- To mark its 20th anniversary, the National Palace Museum of Korea from Aug. 14 throught Oct. 12 hosts the exhibition "Respectfully Portrayed Murals" at Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul. Shown is the official poster for the exhibition. (Korea Heritage Service) By Lee Jihae Six murals, the last six royal..
- 2025.08.18
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- 2 experts reflect on meaning of 80th anniversary of liberation
- The Japanese empire on Aug. 15, 1945, signed the Potsdam Declaration of the Allies in accepting unconditional surrender in World War II. This was the moment when the Korean people were liberated from colonial rule and regained their sovereignty, the culmination of their fight for independence that t..
- 2025.08.18
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- Convenience store chain offers fast VAT refunds for int'l tourists
- The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) on Aug. 13 launched a duty-free shopping promotion through year's end featuring immediate refunds of value-added taxes for foreign tourists. (KTO) By Aislyu Akhmetzianova Shopping for foreign tourists in Korea just got more convenient. The Korea Tourism Organizat..
- 2025.08.14
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- 'Baby Shark' goes 5X platinum in UK, captivates kids in Middle East
- "Baby Shark" is the first Korean and children's song to receive the certification 5X Platinum from the British Phonographic Industry. By Park Hye Ri Photos = Pinkfong Company The children's song "Baby Shark" is the first domestic track to receive the highest grade of the British music market, settin..
- 2025.08.14
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- VR film using traditional art gets invited to top Australian festival
- Screenshot from "Dani: the Portrait of a Beauty" (Korea Heritage Agency) By Kim Seon Ah The Korea Heritage Service and the Korea Heritage Agency on Aug. 12 said the virtual reality (VR) short film "Dani: the Portrait of a Beauty" has received an official invitation to the Melbourne International Fil..
- 2025.08.14