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Gov't to spend $68.8 mil. to support reforms at 41 public hospitals in H1

• Ukrainian ambassador highlights country's resilience amid war through film 'Dovbush'

  The Embassy of Ukraine in Seoul premiered the film 'Dovbush' at a cinema in Seoul on April 29, showcasing the country's iconic hero Oleksa Dovbush as he confronts oppressive land...

  
• French cultural companies to immerse in Korea for second ICC program

  In a bid to foster cross-cultural exchanges and bolster economic ties, the Embassy of France in Seoul is gearing up to host the second edition of the ICC Immersion Korea program ...

  
• Retired ex-lawmaker appointed to head emergency committee of ruling party

  The ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Thursday has approved the appointment of a retired former lawmaker to head its interim emergency leadership committee, three weeks after th...

  

Lifestyle

Korean food's future lies in inter-industry connections

• Jeju Food & Wine Festival to showcase island's gastronomic treasures

  The 2024 Jeju Food & Wine Festival (JFWF), a flagship event showcasing the region's culinary heritage, will take place across the island from May 9 to 18.

  
• Six in 10 young Koreans say children ‘not necessary’ after marriage: poll

  More than six out of 10 young Koreans believe that having children after marriage is 'not necessary,' as concerns mount over the country's declining birthrate.

  
• Culture ministry appoints foreign honorary reporters

  Some 100 foreign honorary reporters hold certificates showing their appointment as promoters of Korean culture during a launching ceremony for their activities at CKL Stage, an e...

  

World

Residents fear for safety as Indonesia's Mount Ruang volcano erupts

• European court upholds Italy's right to seize Greek bronze from Getty Museum

  A European court on Thursday upheld Italy’s right to seize a prized Greek statue from the J. Paul Getty Museum in California, ruling that Italy was right to try to reclaim an imp...

  
• Eurovision organizers ready to remove Palestinian flags

  Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest said Thursday they reserve the right to remove any Palestinian flags and pro-Palestinian symbols at the show next week in Sweden.

  
• Flights to Dubai disrupted as rain hits UAE

  Several flights to Dubai were cancelled and diverted Thursday, airport authorities announced, as heavy rains hit the United Arab Emirates for the second time in a month.