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- Busan to host first World Anti-Doping Agency congress in Asia
- By Margareth Theresia Video = Official YouTube account of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) next month will hold its general assembly in Busan, the first time for the event to be held in Asia. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Nov. 25 said the e..
- 2025.11.27
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- Peruvian Congress declares 'Korea Friendship Day' every April 1
- The Peruvian Congress on Nov. 19 in Lima, Peru, unanimously passed a bill designating April 1 as the annual "Korea Friendship Day." From right are Ambassador to Peru Choi Jong-uk, Democratic Party of Korea Rep. Eoh Kiyku, acting Peruvian Congress President Fernando Rospigliosi and Korea-Peru Parliam..
- 2025.11.27
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- GDP growth ranked third in 3rd quarter among 26 economies
- Economic growth in the third quarter was the third highest among 26 major economies. Shown is an aerial view of Busan New Port. (Busan Port Authority) By Kim Seon Ah Growth of gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter was among the highest among major global economies. The Bank of Korea (BOK..
- 2025.11.27
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- Roh-al performance: pianist captures int'l contest in Poland
- Winner Roh Hyunjin (left in top row) is shown with the other finalists of the International Paderewski Piano Competition in Bydgoszcz, Poland. (Competition's official website) By Koh Hyunjeong Roh Hyunjin has won this year's International Paderewski Piano Competition in Bydgoszcz, Poland. The event'..
- 2025.11.27
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- IMF: Korean economy on recovery path, to grow 1.8% in 2026
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun Cheol (second from right) on Oct. 17 holds a meeting with International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the fund's headquarters in Washington. (Ministry of Economy and Finance) By Kang Gahui The International M..
- 2025.11.27
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- An-believable! Badminton icon wins BWF season-record 10th title
- An Se Young, the world No. 1 in women's badminton, on Nov. 23 wins the Australian Open of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) in Sydney for her 10th title of the season. (BWF) By Lee Dasom Badminton superstar An Se Young on Nov. 23 won the Australian Open of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) in ..
- 2025.11.27
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- Nation's fried chicken voted world's favorite Korean food
- The country's innovative and multifaceted fried chicken has been voted the world's No. 1 Korean dish. Shown is such chicken seasoned with garlic and chili pepper. (iClickArt) Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution of the above photo is prohibited under copyright law. By Jeon Misun The most pop..
- 2025.11.27
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- President Lee: AI must help everyone, Korea to host 2028 G20
- President Lee Jae Myung on Nov. 22 speaks at the first session of the G20 summit of rich and developing economies in South Africa at Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. (Office of the President) By Park Hye Ri President Lee Jae Myung on Nov. 23 in South Africa said at the G20 summit of rich and deve..
- 2025.11.27
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- 4 domestic musicians get nods for Int'l Classical Music Awards
- Four domestic musicians have been nominated for the 2026 International Classical Music Awards including pianist Cho Seong-Jin (pictured). (Cho's official Facebook page) By Koh Hyunjeong Four domestic classical musicians have been nominated for the 2026 International Classical Music Awards (ICMA). Pi..
- 2025.11.25
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- Think tank, Chinese counterpart to jointly monitor typhoons
- Staff from the National Institute of Meteorological Sciences under the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) and the Asia-Pacific Typhoon Collaborative Research Center of China on Nov. 20 pose for a group photo at the center in Shanghai after both organizations signed a memorandum of understandi..
- 2025.11.25