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Coupang, the U.S.-based parent company of the Korean affiliate, on Tuesday publicly disputed the findings of a joint public-private investigation into data leak in Korea, claiming that some factual details were omitted.

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Coupang disputes details of joint findings in data leak investigation
Coupang, the U.S.-based parent company of the Korean affiliate, on Tuesday publicly disputed the findings of a joint public-private investigation into data leak in Korea, claiming that some factual…
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February 10, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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The government set the hike in medical school enrollment for the coming years — and few involved are happy.

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As gov't sets med school quota hike for coming years, both doctors and patients are unhappy
The medical school enrollment quota for programs outside the greater Seoul area will rise by 490 students in the 2027 academic year, with the goal of adding 3,342 more over the course of five years —…
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A body found at the site of a factory fire in Eumseong County, North Chungcheong, has been identified as a missing worker from Nepal, according to police on Tuesday.

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Body found at North Chungcheong factory fire site identified as Nepali worker
A body found at the site of a factory fire in Eumseong County, North Chungcheong, has been identified as a missing worker from Nepal, according to police on Tuesday.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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Two warrant officers who were killed in the crash of a Cobra helicopter, an AH-1S, were recognized as having died in the line of duty, the Army announced Tuesday.

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Two Army officers die in Gapyeong helicopter crash
Two warrant officers who were killed in the crash of a Cobra helicopter, an AH-1S, were recognized as having died in the line of duty, the Army announced Tuesday.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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The upcoming #Netflix mystery series “#TheArtofSarah” spotlights human ambition. For star Lee Jun-hyuk, the story feels especially timely and all the more compelling in today’s climate.

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Netflix mystery 'The Art of Sarah' a 'timely' look at human ambition
The upcoming Netflix mystery series “The Art of Sarah” spotlights human ambition. For star Lee Jun-hyuk, the story feels especially timely and all the more compelling in today’s climate.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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Younger investors are more inclined to put money into overseas assets than domestic stocks, according to recent analysis.

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Recent analysis reveals young investors favor foreign assets over local stocks
Younger investors are more inclined to put money into overseas assets than domestic stocks, according to recent analysis.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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Korea's high school snowboarder threw her board into the snow and screamed. Not in anger, but in disbelief — and relief.

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'It comes down to one jump': Bronze-winning boarder Yu Seung-eun's journey to first women's snow sports medal
Competing Monday at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Yu posted a combined score of 171.00 across two runs. The performance earned her Korea’s first-ever medal in women’s big air and the first medal…
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February 10, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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Suitcases, not customers, have recently been claiming most of the seats at a Starbucks near the U.S. Embassy in central Seoul's Gwanghwamun area.

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Downtown Starbucks taken over by suitcases, leaving customers with nowhere to sit
Suitcases, not customers, have recently been claiming most of the seats at a Starbucks near the U.S. Embassy in central Seoul's Gwanghwamun area.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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Snowboarder Kim Sang-kyum, who won Korea’s first medal at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, returned home on Tuesday to an emotional welcome.

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Silver medalist snowboarder Kim Sang-kyum returns home to an emotional welcome
Snowboarder Kim Sang-kyum, who won Korea’s first medal at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, returned home on Tuesday to an emotional welcome.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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Coupang’s data breach exposed far more than basic customer details, investigators said Tuesday, revealing large-scale unauthorized access to delivery addresses, shared building entry passwords, recent order histories and more.

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Even order histories and entry passwords? Coupang leaked far more than just basic data, says Science Ministry
Coupang's data breach exposed extensive customer data, revealing unauthorized access to personal information. Investigators identified a former employee as the attacker, prompting government scrutiny…
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February 10, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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Legislation allowing people to break up their parental leave into one- to two-week blocks to cover school and day care closures has passed a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.

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Cabinet approves change to break up parental leave in week increments
Legislation allowing people to break up their parental leave into one- to two-week blocks to cover school and day care closures has passed a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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Exports hit a record high last year despite tariff shocks from the United States, but the share accounted for by the top 10 companies approached 40 percent, underscoring deepening polarization and growing reliance on exports by major firms. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...
Exports rise, but polarization and major firm reliance grow
Exports hit a record high last year despite tariff shocks from the United States, but the share accounted for by the top 10 companies approached 40 percent.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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A civic group filed a criminal complaint against a reporter and a tax official over the alleged leak of tax audit information involving Cha Eun-woo after reports emerged that the National Tax Service had notified Cha of an additional tax assessment. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...
Civic group files complaint against tax official, reporter over actor Cha Eun-woo controversy
A civic group filed a criminal complaint against a tax official and reporter over the alleged leak of tax audit information involving singer and actor Cha Eun-woo.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said Tuesday that a planned Korean War memorial at Gwanghwamun Square would convey a “desirable” message to the international community, pushing back against what he alleged was the central government’s move to halt the project.
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Seoul mayor defends planned Korean War memorial, accuses central gov't of interfering
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon defends the Korean War memorial project at Gwanghwamun Square, asserting its importance in promoting freedom and democracy, while criticizing the central government's plan to…
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February 10, 2026 at 8:28 AM
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Korean universities are celebrating the Lunar New Year, also known as Seollal, with international students by hosting cultural events that share not only local traditions but also those of the students’ home countries.

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Korean universities, international students celebrate Lunar New Year with cultural exchange events
Korean universities are celebrating the Lunar New Year, also known as Seollal or Gujeong in Korea, with international students by hosting cultural events that share not only local traditions but also…
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February 10, 2026 at 7:59 AM
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Actor #ShinSaekyeong said she was drawn to the strong will for survival embodied in her character — a trait that diverges from her naturally careful and timid disposition — in the upcoming action film “#Humint.”

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Actor Shin Sae-kyeong admires her character's 'strong will to live' in action film 'Humint'
Actor Shin Sae-kyeong said she was drawn to the strong will for survival embodied in her character — a trait that diverges from her naturally careful and timid disposition — in the upcoming action…
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February 10, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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Enhypen’s Sunghoon said carrying the Olympic torch and cheering on Team Korea at the Winter Games in Italy was a “precious experience" that reignited his passion for sports as a former athlete who found a new career in K-pop.

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Enhypen's Sunghoon says Olympic torch relay experience reignited 'passion'
Enhypen’s Sunghoon said carrying the Olympic torch and cheering on Team Korea at the Winter Games in Italy was a “precious experience" that reignited his passion for sports as a former athlete who…
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February 10, 2026 at 5:46 AM
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Korea has been waiting eight years for another Olympic medal in ski and snowboard events. At the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, it got two — and with them, snowboarders Kim Sang-kyum and Yu Seung-eun also netted bonuses from Korea's national federation.

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Korea's medal-winning snowboarders receive another prize: Money
Korea has been waiting eight years for another Olympic medal in ski and snowboard events. At the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, it got two — and snowboarders Kim Sang-kyum and Yu Seung-eun also netted…
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February 10, 2026 at 5:45 AM
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Actor Jung Hae-in, fresh out of filming for the upcoming Netflix series "Our Sticky Love," will host two fan meet and greet events in Seoul in March, his agency FNC Entertainment said Tuesday.

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Actor Jung Hae-in to hold fan meet and greet events in March
Actor Jung Hae-in, fresh out of filming for the upcoming Netflix series "Our Sticky Love," will host two fan meet-and-greets in Seoul in March, his agency FNC Entertainment said Tuesday.
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#Busan Metropolitan City has launched a new support center, the #StudyBusanHub, to provide consultation services and practical assistance to international students in the region.

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Busan launches support center to help city's international students
Busan Metropolitan City has launched a new support center, the Study Busan Hub, to provide consultation services and practical assistance to international students in the region.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:23 AM
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Fire engines and ambulances moved continuously in and out of a Daehan Oil Pipeline Corporation facility in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang, at around 9 a.m. on Tuesday. A firefighting helicopter, dispatched as a precaution, circled overhead. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...
Fire at Daehan Oil Pipeline Corporation facility contained with no injuries reported
Fire engines and ambulances moved continuously in and out of a Daehan Oil Pipeline Corporation facility in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang, after an explosion caused a fire to break out on the cover of…
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February 10, 2026 at 3:44 AM
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Even George Clooney can be self-deprecating when it comes to his looks — at least when he’s standing next to a much younger Park Bo-gum.

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Actor George Clooney jokes about appearance with Park Bo-gum at Omega event
Even the dashing George Clooney can be self-deprecating when it comes to his looks — at least when he’s standing next to a much younger Park Bo-gum. The 64-year-old Hollywood actor went viral on…
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February 10, 2026 at 1:21 AM
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A fire broke out after an outdoor tank exploded at a Daehan Oil Pipeline Corporation facility in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang, on Tuesday morning.

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Fire breaks out after outdoor tank explodes at oil pipeline facility in North Gyeongsang
A fire broke out after an outdoor tank exploded at a Daehan Oil Pipeline Corporation facility in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang, on Tuesday morning.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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For decades, North Korean publications were classified as “special materials” and " enemy propaganda" under South Korea’s National Security Law. That changed in late December.

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Easing of censorship allows South Koreans a firsthand look at North’s propaganda
For the first time, South Korea has eased restrictions on access to the Rodong Sinmun, the newspaper of the North’s ruling Workers’ Party. A close reading shows how it glorifies the regime and shapes…
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February 9, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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The county head who argued that Korea should “import virgins from Sri Lanka or Vietnam” once again came under fire on Monday, this time for swearing at a county resident during an open conference over facility repairs.

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Jindo County chief under fire again after cursing at resident during open meeting
The county head who argued that Korea should “import virgins from Sri Lanka or Vietnam” once again came under fire on Monday, this time for swearing at a county resident during an open conference…
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February 9, 2026 at 11:44 AM