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Latest news summaries
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39% of Seoul traffic fatalities are elderly pedestrians as jaywalking rises
Over the past decade, traffic accident fatalities in Seoul have decreased by nearly 40%, but the proportion of seniors aged 65 and older among the deceased has been increasing. This trend is attributed to…
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Expert gives grim warning after Swiss glaciers shrink 20% in 5 years
Glaciologist says ice could vanish within 15 years as record summer triggers second-biggest melt on record Switzerland’s glaciers, which are disproportionately impacted by climate change, have lost nearly 20 per cent of their mass…
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Seoul finds no formaldehyde in Chinese cabbages, kimchi
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on October 1 that no harmful substances, including formaldehyde, were detected in Chinese cabbages and kimchi following the controversy over “Chinese carcinogenic cabbages.” The inspection began in August after…
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Trump announces South Korea’s $50 billion Alaska LNG investment
U.S. President Donald Trump officially announced on the 30th (local time) that he will push forward with the construction of the Alaska liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline, a project delayed for decades, utilizing South…
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Planning and budget ministry urged to act as policy libero
Minister of Planning and Budget Park Hong-keun held a policy meeting with former ministers of the Planning and Budget Ministry on September 30. According to the Planning and Budget Ministry on October 1, the…
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Barossa project ensures risk-free LNG supply for South Korea
On the morning of September 30, in Darwin, the capital of Australia’s Northern Territory (NT). After driving south from the city center for about 40 minutes, a massive LNG plant appeared along the coast.…
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Self-employed debt adjustments surge 2.6-fold over three years
The number of self-employed individuals who received debt adjustments from the Credit Counseling and Recovery Service (CCRS) due to failure to repay debts on time has surged 2.6-fold over three years. This is attributed…
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Gongsanseong media art 2026: Baekje light festival
-The ‘2026 Gongsanseong Media Art’ runs from October 2 to October 11 alongside the 72nd Baekje Cultural Festival in Gongju. -Under the theme ‘Baekje Kaleidoscope,’ UNESCO World Heritage site Gongsanseong transforms into a night…
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Fuel prices above €2 per litre: Who will foot the biggest bill in Portugal?
“Any sector that includes road fuels in the [value] chain will face additional costs because prices have been trending upwards in recent months,” warned Nuno Figueiredo, spokesperson for DECO PROteste, the Portuguese consumer-rights organisation,…
