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Why is South Korea offering monetary aid to encourage youngsters to date, marry, and have kids?
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As per the government, people setting out on blind or regular dates can now continue doing so with government assistance. They can get serious and marry in public museums or parks and pay only KRW 10,000 in monthly rent for their new home after marriage.
International Olympic Committee apologises for the blunder of introducing South Korean contingent as North Korea during the opening ceremony
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday apologised for a blunder in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony where South Korea was incorrectly introduced as North Korea
Ex-CIA official Sue Mi Terry charged with being a South Korean agent in exchange for expensive handbags and Sushi
According to the indictment, Sue Mi Terry pushed for South Korean policy viewpoints in the media, communicated non-public material with intelligence operatives, and coordinated meetings between US and South Korean government officials.
North Korea launches ‘garbage war’ against South Korea, sends balloons carrying filth over the border in retaliation to balloons carrying leaflets
On Tuesday night, North Korea sent over 150 balloons carrying garbage and filth to South Korea, escalating tensions
Is humanity headed for a population collapse? What is ailing South Korea, Japan and what will it mean for India in the future
TFR is drastically declining globally because young couples are having multitude of concerns particularly economic. The growing global trend is markingly visible in India too.
Massive population decline in South Korea: 150 schools have no first graders to enrol
The Ministry of Education in South Korea said that 157 elementary schools across the country do not have any first graders to enrol in the month of March
South Korea launches new high-speed train linking Seol with surrounding areas, govt hopes it will help in increasing birthrate
South Korea hopes that the new high speed train service GTX will give people enough time to people to spend time with family and give birth to babies.
Squid Game actor O Yeong-Su, who played Player Number 001 ‘Oh IL Nam’, convicted of sexual misconduct
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O, one of the main stars of Squid Game, was sentenced to up to eight months in prison, suspended for two years.
No more dog meat in South Korea: Historic decision to end consumption of dogs in the country
The bill outlaws the raising, butchering, distributing, and selling of dog meat in South Korea.
South Korea orders evacuation of islands after North Korea fires more than 200 artillery rounds nearby in a significant flare-up
North Korea fired more than 200 artillery shells, prompting South Korea to order evacuation of residents of its two islands.