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Policy watch: Lee Jun-seok pledges to designate Busan as special data zone • May 16, 2025, 7:34 AM ET (Korea Herald)
African Film Festival returns with screenings in Seoul, Busan and Jeonju • May 16, 2025, 7:34 AM ET (Korea Herald)
[Bridge to Africa] Kenya urges Korea to fast-track maritime, mineral cooperation • May 12, 2025, 11:08 PM ET (Korea Herald)
Squid Game 2 star Yim Si-wan to appear at travel fair in Singapore • Apr. 28, 2025, 7:36 AM ET (Straits Times)

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