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Hy struggles with soaring inflation amid lackluster portfolio diversification

Hy, one of the country's biggest fermented beverage makers, continues to struggle with falling revenues and profits amid lackluster portfolio diversification, according to industry observers, Monday.

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Government juggles high inflation, energy rates

The government is in a tighter bind over raising the long-stalled rates of gas and electricity, stymied by high inflation, the plunging Korean currency against the U.S. dollar and geopolitical conflicts pushing up global commodity prices, market watchers said Tuesday.

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13 baseball players under probe for obtaining sleeping pills for ex-Doosan infielder

Police are investigating 13 former and current baseball players suspected of being prescribed sleeping pills and handing them to former Doosan Bears infielder Oh Jae-won, who is currently on trial on drug charges after being arrested in March.

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FM's China visit to offer chance for improved relations

Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul’s visit to China, preceding an envisaged trilateral summit involving South Korea, Japan and China, is anticipated to represent a crucial opportunity for diplomatic progress between Seoul and Beijing following recent strains in bilateral relations, experts said, Tuesday.

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Daejeon-based artist explores mortality

Paul Fortunato, a Daejeon-based artist whose surname means “lucky” in Italian, survived a horrific episode of internal bleeding that could have ended his life. During his illness and long recovery, he had to take what he describes as a “mandatory vacation.” Forced into stillness, he contemplated his life, mortality and place within the world as a vulnerable living being. Reflecting upon his past as well as his future, he responds with humor and pathos in his solo art exhibition, Circular Time, opening May 8 at the Daejeon Gallery.

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Korea begins process to decommission country's first commercial Kori-1 nuclear reactor

Korea began a decontamination process Tuesday to dismantle the country's now-defunct first commercial Kori-1 nuclear reactor, the state-run energy firm said.

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aespa to kick off second season with 'Supernova'

SM Entertainment's girl group aespa is starting the second season with the double title track 'Supernova.'

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South Korean police officers to receive next-generation safety gear

A saw-wielding man injured three police officers in downtown Gwangju three weeks ago, reminding the public of the dangers they face daily.

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Inflation makes basic food items unaffordable for many

Inflation, which has persisted for months, has started to impact the country's typically most affordable food items.

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Annual queer parade to take place in downtown Seoul next month

An annual LGBTQ festival will take place in downtown Seoul, but not at its usual spot of Seoul Plaza, organizers said Tuesday, after their requests to use the venue were rejected for the second straight year.

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