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Swiss, Swedes, and Instant Ramen: Secrets from the Korean Border

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Discover the unique dynamics of peacekeepers and convenience stores in South Korea! 🍜🕊️

On North Korea's tense border, Swiss and Swedes play a crucial role in maintaining fragile peace at the Demilitarized Zone. These peacekeepers face increasing complexity as threats evolve, highlighting the challenges of their mission. Meanwhile, in the vibrant streets of South Korea, the world of instant ramen and influencers thrives. From GS25 convenience stores to trendy food spots, Seoul offers a glimpse into modern Korean culture like no other. The juxtaposition of tranquility and hustle reflects the diverse facets of Korean life. Amidst geopolitical tensions and social trends, the Korean border remains a fascinating intersection of cultures and conflicts.

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On North Korea's tense border, Swiss and Swedes keep a fragile ... (Aljazeera.com)

Peacekeepers at the Demilitarized Zone dividing the Koreas say their job is getting more complex amid evolving threats.

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Instant ramen and influencers: Inside the world of South Korean ... (CNN Travel)

A man walks past a GS25 convenience store in Seoul on August 18, 2023. Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty Images. Seoul, South Korea ...

South Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development ... (Thales)

Through this partnership, South Korean startups can extend their reach to Thales' global innovation network, including its digital acceleration programmes and ...

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Court of Appeals convicts mastermind in killing of Korean Jee Ick Joo (Rappler)

The CA reverses a lower court's ruling in 2023, which acquitted Police Lieutenant Colonel Rafael Dumlao III over Jee Ick Joo's killing.

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Cop convicted for killing of South Korean – SC (Politiko)

The Supreme Court (SC) has announced that the Court of Appeals (CA) convicted Police Supt. Rafael Dumlao III for the 2016 killing of Korean national Ick Joo ...

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Yorgos Lanthimos' Bugonia: How 'Parasite' Success Led to Korean ... (Variety)

How 'Parasite' and 'Squid Game's' global success led Yorgos Lanthimos to remake oddball Korean sci-fi film 'Save the Green Planet' as 'Bugonia.'

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CA: Ex-cop masterminded Korean businessman's slay (Philstar.com)

The Court of Appeals (CA) has reversed the acquittal of former police lieutenant colonel Rafael Dumlao as the mastermind of the kidnap-slay of South Korean ...

Court of Appeals reverses Dumlao's acquittal in Jee Ick Joo case (INQUIRER.net)

The Court of Appeals (CA) has reversed the acquittal of Superintendent Rafael Dumlao for the death of South Korean businessman Jee Ick Joo.

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Kpop, Kdramas & More: Explore Korean Culture & History At MFA ... (Forbes)

Hallyu! The Korean Wave exhibition shows how South Korea rose from the ashes of war to become a global leader in pop culture and fashion.

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Robot chefs are cooking food at 101 Chicken, a Korean restaurant in ... (WABC-TV)

A new Korean fried chicken location in Fort Lee, New Jersey, 101 Chicken, is looking to revolutionize the fast food industry with robot cooks.

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CA: Ex-cop masterminded Korean businessman's slay (Philippine Star)

The Court of Appeals (CA) has reversed the acquittal of former police lieutenant colonel Rafael Dumlao as the mastermind of the kidnap-slay of South Korean ...

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CA finds Dumlao guilty of Korean's slay at Crame (INQUIRER.net)

The Court of Appeals (CA) has reversed the decision of an Angeles City court to acquit the mastermind of the gruesome murder.

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