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Data centers are becoming Korea’s new neighborhood battleground. The issue resurfaced during last week’s local elections, as several candidates for district mayor and local council seats in the greater Seoul area pledged to review or intervene in ongoing data center projects. Some of them were elected. Small-scale data centers planned across Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi Province have faced growing opposition from residents, with some disputes escalating into legal complaints. One of the most prom

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Prosecution indicts 27 in 'revenge-for-hire' cases

South Korean prosecutors said Friday they have indicted all 27 individuals accused this year of committing paid revenge crimes. So-called "proxy revenge" is a novel form of crime that has spread among Koreans recently, where individuals pay others to vandalize or harass people with whom they have personal disputes. "We realize the severity of the 'proxy revenge' cases that occurred recently, and have indicted all of those held responsible while seizing the profits that they have earned (through

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Ballot shortage adds to election watchdog’s woes

The country's election watchdog is defending itself against a national furor after a ballot shortage on Wednesday forced a temporary suspension of voting at some polling stations and left some voters waiting for hours. The unprecedented incident was the latest in a series of mishaps and disputes surrounding the National Election Commission, which has faced criticism over what some call poor election management. A separate incident during Wednesday’s local elections occurred when a Seoul voter wa

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Ji Chang-wook of 'Colony' hit by tax probe

Actor Ji Chang-wook has been assessed billions of won in additional taxes following an audit by South Korea's National Tax Service, the latest in a series of high-profile tax disputes involving popular Korean entertainers, including Cha Eun-woo and Kim Seon-ho. According to local reports published Tuesday, the Seoul Regional Tax Office imposed additional taxes after allegedly identifying issues related to underreported or improperly handled taxes during a nonroutine audit conducted around March.

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Senegal president names government, excluding rival's party

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Monday announced a new government, excluding the party led by his former ally Ousmane Sonko, whom he sacked as prime minister over political disputes. Faye's announcement came in a live television broadcast less than two weeks after he fired Sonko, his former mentor, and dismissed the cabinet following disagreements including over the troubled economy. A popular figure, Sonko was promptly elected speaker of parliament by allies in a vote boycotted by

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Labor Minister Urges Social Dialogue on Wage Policies, Corporate Profit Sharing

[Politics] : In the wake of Samsung Electronics’ wage deal and the controversy over corporate profit sharing, Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon has called for social dialogue to resolve similar disputes. At a press briefing at the government complex in Sejong on Thursday, Kim said he plans to hold an emergency forum on ... [more...]

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Kakao Labor Talks Resume as Strike Looms

[Economy] : Labor and management at Kakao, the operator of South Korea’s popular messenger service, have entered a second round of mediation talks to settle disputes surrounding bonuses and job security. The negotiations started at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Gyeonggi Regional Labor Relations Commission after the two ... [more...]

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Iran Confirms Progress in US Talks but Says No Deal Imminent, Disputes Nuclear Claims

[International] : Anchor: A preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran has reportedly been reached in relation to ending the war. While the U.S. claims the agreement would require Iran to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, Iran says no deal is imminent and the two sides are not talking about ... [more...]

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