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Dollar Soars 12.9 Won to 1,495.4 as U.S.-Iran Talks Collapse
On the 13th, the exchange rate for Korean won to U.S. dollar started at 1,495.4 won, an increase of 12.9 won compared to the previous trading day. With the failure of U.S.-Iran peace talks,…
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Cruise Ships Shun Alaska’s Torn Fjord After Major Landslide
Subscribe to our US Editor’s Picks newsletter to receive the latest exclusive stories At least seven cruise companies have halted their itineraries through a beautiful fjord following a major landslide last summer, which triggered…
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Cargo Truck Fire Closes Bukhang Tunnel
A fire started in a freight truck passing through the Bukhang Tunnel on the Incheon-Gimpo Expressway (Incheon-Gimpo Highway) part of the Seoul Metropolitan Area’s Second Beltway, causing a temporary stop in traffic. As reported…
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Trump’s Sanctions Backfire as Iran Accumulates U.S. Cash
The U.S. military’s targeted restriction on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz will start at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on the 13th. This action was declared right after high-level…
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Iran Accuses US of Blocking Peace Talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who was part of the Iranian team involved in discussions with the United States, stated that the peace negotiations failed because of the American side’s overly ambitious requests. On…
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Hong Kong Documentary Removed from Italian Festival in Privacy Dispute
A disputed coming-of-age documentary was removed from an Italian film festival following objections from two of its participants who raised issues about privacy. Golden Scene, the movie’s distributor, statedTo My Nineteen-Year-Old Selfwill not be…
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Iran Warns US of $4 Gas Amid Hormuz Blockade
Following the U.S. declaration of a blockade across the Strait of Hormuz after the failure of peace talks, an Iranian representative cautioned, “You will long for gasoline costing 4 to 5 dollars per gallon.”…
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South Korean Firms Exploit Tax Breaks with Hollow PBR Disclosures
Early this month, advertising agency A announced a two-line corporate value improvement plan on the Korea Exchange’s listing disclosure system (KIND): “Enhancing core business competitiveness. Strategic investments for sustainable growth.” Agency A is not…
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Ex-Teacher Faces New Abuse Charge Over 15-Year-Old Student Allegations
Ella Clements, 24, faces a new accusation Authorities claim she sexually assaulted a male student. Do you have more information? Send an email to maisy.rae@.au A private school educator has received an additional charge…
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