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Mon, May 29, 2023 | 08:52

Jeju-based shamanism researcher documents connection between humans, crows

Jeju-based shamanism researcher documents connection between humans, crows

Continuing his exploration of Jeju's unique cultural practices, Joey Rositano now presents his latest project, “Scattering,” planned to be a photography book centered around the crow feeding rituals on Jeju Island.

2023-05-28 14:43

Asiana stops selling A321-200 emergency seats after man opened aircraft door mid-air

Asiana stops selling A321-200 emergency seats after man opened aircraft door mid-air

Asiana Airlines, Korea's second-biggest carrier, said Sunday it has stopped selling certain emergency seats of A321-200 passenger jets following a recent incident in which a passenger opened a door of the same aircraft model just before landing.

2023-05-28 13:08

Yoon's approval rating rises to 44.7%: poll

Yoon's approval rating rises to 44.7%: poll

President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating rose last week and was close to the 45 percent level, a poll showed Sunday.

2023-05-28 12:12

Arrest warrant issued for man who opened plane door mid-air

Arrest warrant issued for man who opened plane door mid-air

A local court issued a warrant Sunday to arrest a passenger who opened an emergency exit door on board an Asiana Airlines flight right before landing in the southeastern city of Daegu last week.

2023-05-28 11:34

S. Korea steps up diplomatic efforts to win UN Security Council seat

S. Korea steps up diplomatic efforts to win UN Security Council seat

South Korea is intensifying last-minute diplomatic efforts for Seoul's bid for a nonpermanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), with just 10 days to go before the vote.

2023-05-28 10:19

Yoon set to hold summits with leaders of 5 Pacific island nations

Yoon set to hold summits with leaders of 5 Pacific island nations

President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to hold a series of bilateral summits with the leaders of five Pacific island nations in Seoul on Sunday, his office said.

2023-05-28 09:35

Korea pledges $2.3 mil. in aid to famine-stricken Horn of Africa

Korea pledges $2.3 mil. in aid to famine-stricken Horn of Africa

Korea pledged to send a total of $2.3 million in humanitarian assistance to the Horn of Africa to help tackle the region's protracted drought and food crisis, Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday.

2023-05-27 20:13

Calls grow for regulations on AI technology on webcomics

Calls grow for regulations on AI technology on webcomics

With the ongoing advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) within the realm of the creative industry, there is an increasing demand to establish guidelines for its use and to safeguard the intellectual property rights of artists. Earlier this month, Naver Webtoon, a digital comics platform by Korea's largest portal Naver, introduced Toon Filter, its AI image generator. Thi...

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-05-27 15:52

US diplomat to visit Korea for anti-proliferation meeting

US diplomat to visit Korea for anti-proliferation meeting

U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs Bonnie Jenkins will travel to Korea next week to take part in an international meeting on anti-proliferation efforts, the State Department said Friday.

2023-05-27 10:12

Temples celebrate Buddha's birthday

Temples celebrate Buddha's birthday

Temples across Korea held ceremonies celebrating Buddha's birthday Saturday without social distancing measures for the first time in four years.

2023-05-27 10:07

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2	Man arrested for opening airplane emergency exit during flight

3	Korea walks fine line between US, China in chip war

4	Jeju-based shamanism researcher documents connection between humans, crows

5	Labor unions seek to attract migrant workers at shipyards

6	Hyundai Steel receives EPD certification for low-carbon H-beam products

7	Half of medical tourists visiting Korea inspired by K-culture

8	RAS KOREAPreserving memories at Cheongju City Archives

9	POSCO named sustainability champion for 2nd consecutive year

10	Gov't moves to assist 3,400 Koreans stranded in typhoon-hit Guam

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