Category: Culture
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Overseas Direct Purchases Surge, but Customs’ Pre-purchase Inspections Prove Ineffectual
Last year, the number of overseas direct-purchase shipments that cleared Customs topped 180 million, as direct orders from abroad continued to rise. Yet the Korea Customs Service’s pre-purchase inspection program, designed to screen for hazardous ingredients before items reach the market, operated at a fraction of its potential, handling only 1,461 cases. Data submitted to…
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National Assembly Audit: Na Kyung-won Steps Aside from Chuncheon District Court Questioning, Plans to Return to Question 16 Agencies
Democrats flag potential conflict of interest as her husband serves as Chuncheon District Court chief judge
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Jinju Wraps Up Autumn’s Three Flagship Festivals: Light, Art, and Drama Illuminate a 16-Day Celebration
A tech-infused, K‑content–driven run draws domestic and international visitors, cementing Jinju as Korea’s autumn festival capital