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S. Korea launches new bullet train with a top speed of 320 km/h ( www.chosun.com )

The South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has recently revealed a new high-speed train named ‘KTX-Cheongryong’ which can reach a top speed of 320 km/h. KTX, short for Korea Train Express, is South Korea’s high-speed rail system and is operated by Korail....

S. Korea’s military service controversy: ‘Senior Army’ as a solution? ( www.chosun.com )

As South Korea faces a military manpower shortage due to its low birth rate issue, opinions have emerged suggesting the recruitment of women or the male individuals aged 55 to 75 to fill the gap. However, public opinion in Korea remains divided on these proposals, and debates surrounding military service are expected to...

Psychiatric wards in Korea filled up with depressed teens and 20-somethings ( www.chosun.com )

Shin (14), a middle school student in Daegu has been addicted to gaming for years. He stayed up all night in his room playing games. He was always late for school, and his friends teased him, calling a “game otaku(maniac)”. Shin blamed himself for being “someone unnecessary.” Late last year, he was diagnosed with severe...

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