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In South Korea, Students Are Suing Government For Ending Exam 90 Seconds Early
South Korea's Suneung, which determines college admission, is one of the hardest exams in the world.
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Samsung to Start Laptop Production at Greater Noida Smartphone Factory Next Month: Report
Samsung Electronics has been making a push towards local manufacturing in India, producing its robust lineup of smartphones in the country. Now, the South Korean technology conglomerate seems intent on making laptops in India, too. Samsung reportedly plans to start laptop production, giving a push to the centre’s Make in India scheme.
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"Just 1 Mistake Could...": South Koreans On Government's War On 'Killer Questions'
Activists argue that the country's highly stratified education system, which fuels excessive competition, must be corrected to truly address the issue of private tutoring dependency.
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South Koreans Turn Younger As Government Scraps Traditional Age System
South Korea is the last East Asian country to officially still use a method of calculating age that determines babies are aged one at birth, counting their months in the womb as their first year of life.
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"Boy Who Cried Wolf": Anger In Seoul Over False N Korea Rocket Alert
An emergency evacuation alert sent in error across Seoul over a North Korean rocket launch triggered widespread panic on Wednesday, crashing internet services and raising fears the government could not be trusted to handle a real crisis.
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Having More Children Could Exempt South Korean Men From Military Service. Here's Why
The move is seen as the South Korean government's effort to boost the nation's ailing birth rate.
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Samsung's Upcoming US Chip Plant Cost Said to Rise to More Than $25 Billion: All Details
Samsung's upcoming chip plant in Texas will cost more than $25 billion (roughly Rs. 2,06,660 crore) to build, pushing up the cost of what are already high spending plans for the South Korean conglomerate. Most government grants will only cover up to 15 percent of the cost of new plants, US Commerce Department officials said early this month. Samsun...
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South Korea Proposes Stronger Incentives, Bigger Tax Breaks to Boost Critical Chip Sector
South Korea plans to introduce bigger tax breaks for chip manufacturers in the country, a month after a law allowing for new incentives was passed. The country has been caught between the US and China in an escalating fight over critical semiconductors, which are used in a wide range of electronic devices from smartphones to missiles.
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"Wild Dog On A Bone": Kim Jong Un's Sister Hits Out At South Korea, Allies
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has described South Korea's president and government as "idiots" and a "faithful dog" of the United States, state media reported Thursday.
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China Plans to Ship 25 Million Virtual Reality Devices Worth CNY 350 Billion by 2026
China plans to ship over 25 million VR devices worth more than CNY 350 billion by 2026, according to the country's first action plan dedicated to virtual reality released on Tuesday. The country shipped just over half a million VR and AR devices in the first half of 2022, according to research firm IDC. China did not specify whether the 25 million ...
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South Korean Authorities to Levy Gift Tax on Crypto Airdrops: Report
As per local news reports, the South Korean government plans to introduce a new gift tax on crypto asset airdrops despite pushing back on the adoption of capital gains tax for the asset class so far. The government can currently levy gift or inheritance tax for 15 years on an individual that has given "gifts or inheritance" illegally or without not...
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S.Korea Truckers End Strike; Govt Agrees To Extend Pay Guarantee
The latest round of talks were held at a major industrial transport hub near the capital, where Transport Minister Won Hee-ryong earlier warned the government may step in and force truckers to return to work or face jail.
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Ministry Of External Affairs Summons South Korean Ambassador Over Hyundai Pakistan Dealer's Post On Kashmir
A statement released by India's Ministry of External Affairs said that South Korea's Foreign Minister, Chung Eui-yong had also called the external affairs minister, and regretted the offence caused to the people and Government of India by the post.
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Government's Strong Words After Hyundai Pakistan's Kashmir Post
The South Korean government on Tuesday said it "regretted the offence caused to people of India" after a Pak dealer of Seoul-headquartered automobile manufacturer Hyundai posted a social media post indicating support for Kashmir separatists.
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South Korea to Develop Technology for Artificial Sun to Maintain 100 Million Degrees for 300 Seconds by 2026
The Korean government is planning to develop a technology for South Korea's first artificial sun 'KSTAR' to maintain 100 million degrees for 300 seconds by 2026. The 300 seconds is the minimum time required for the commercialisation of nuclear fusion technology.
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In South Korea, Students Are Suing Government For Ending Exam 90 Seconds Early
South Korea's Suneung, which determines college admission, is one of the hardest exams in the world.
-
Samsung to Start Laptop Production at Greater Noida Smartphone Factory Next Month: Report
Samsung Electronics has been making a push towards local manufacturing in India, producing its robust lineup of smartphones in the country. Now, the South Korean technology conglomerate seems intent on making laptops in India, too. Samsung reportedly plans to start laptop production, giving a push to the centre’s Make in India scheme.
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"Just 1 Mistake Could...": South Koreans On Government's War On 'Killer Questions'
Activists argue that the country's highly stratified education system, which fuels excessive competition, must be corrected to truly address the issue of private tutoring dependency.
-
South Koreans Turn Younger As Government Scraps Traditional Age System
South Korea is the last East Asian country to officially still use a method of calculating age that determines babies are aged one at birth, counting their months in the womb as their first year of life.
-
"Boy Who Cried Wolf": Anger In Seoul Over False N Korea Rocket Alert
An emergency evacuation alert sent in error across Seoul over a North Korean rocket launch triggered widespread panic on Wednesday, crashing internet services and raising fears the government could not be trusted to handle a real crisis.
-
Having More Children Could Exempt South Korean Men From Military Service. Here's Why
The move is seen as the South Korean government's effort to boost the nation's ailing birth rate.
-
Samsung's Upcoming US Chip Plant Cost Said to Rise to More Than $25 Billion: All Details
Samsung's upcoming chip plant in Texas will cost more than $25 billion (roughly Rs. 2,06,660 crore) to build, pushing up the cost of what are already high spending plans for the South Korean conglomerate. Most government grants will only cover up to 15 percent of the cost of new plants, US Commerce Department officials said early this month. Samsun...
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South Korea Proposes Stronger Incentives, Bigger Tax Breaks to Boost Critical Chip Sector
South Korea plans to introduce bigger tax breaks for chip manufacturers in the country, a month after a law allowing for new incentives was passed. The country has been caught between the US and China in an escalating fight over critical semiconductors, which are used in a wide range of electronic devices from smartphones to missiles.
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"Wild Dog On A Bone": Kim Jong Un's Sister Hits Out At South Korea, Allies
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has described South Korea's president and government as "idiots" and a "faithful dog" of the United States, state media reported Thursday.
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China Plans to Ship 25 Million Virtual Reality Devices Worth CNY 350 Billion by 2026
China plans to ship over 25 million VR devices worth more than CNY 350 billion by 2026, according to the country's first action plan dedicated to virtual reality released on Tuesday. The country shipped just over half a million VR and AR devices in the first half of 2022, according to research firm IDC. China did not specify whether the 25 million ...
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South Korean Authorities to Levy Gift Tax on Crypto Airdrops: Report
As per local news reports, the South Korean government plans to introduce a new gift tax on crypto asset airdrops despite pushing back on the adoption of capital gains tax for the asset class so far. The government can currently levy gift or inheritance tax for 15 years on an individual that has given "gifts or inheritance" illegally or without not...
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S.Korea Truckers End Strike; Govt Agrees To Extend Pay Guarantee
The latest round of talks were held at a major industrial transport hub near the capital, where Transport Minister Won Hee-ryong earlier warned the government may step in and force truckers to return to work or face jail.
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Ministry Of External Affairs Summons South Korean Ambassador Over Hyundai Pakistan Dealer's Post On Kashmir
A statement released by India's Ministry of External Affairs said that South Korea's Foreign Minister, Chung Eui-yong had also called the external affairs minister, and regretted the offence caused to the people and Government of India by the post.
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Government's Strong Words After Hyundai Pakistan's Kashmir Post
The South Korean government on Tuesday said it "regretted the offence caused to people of India" after a Pak dealer of Seoul-headquartered automobile manufacturer Hyundai posted a social media post indicating support for Kashmir separatists.
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South Korea to Develop Technology for Artificial Sun to Maintain 100 Million Degrees for 300 Seconds by 2026
The Korean government is planning to develop a technology for South Korea's first artificial sun 'KSTAR' to maintain 100 million degrees for 300 seconds by 2026. The 300 seconds is the minimum time required for the commercialisation of nuclear fusion technology.
