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  ‘Dog Pushchairs’ Introduced in Korean Department Stores
  As the number of Korean pet owners hits 10 million, the increase in dogs in public places is leading to friction with conservatives
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  Korean Spy Agency Accused of Influencing Presidential Election
  An employee of the National Intelligence Service (NIS) stands accused of anonymously attacking the opposition party and presidential candidate before the election.
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  Outgoing President Pardons Corrupt Friends, Netizens Outraged
  In his final days in office, President Lee pardons corrupt officials, aides and friends, leaving Korean netizens disgusted and flabbergasted.
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  Park Geun-hye is Getting ‘Married’ to South Korea
  Followers of Park Chung-hee have created mock 'wedding invites' celebrating the upcoming inauguration of the late dictator's president-elect daughter, Park Geun-hye
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  Korean Netizen Explains How to Make Japanese Penpals
  A netizen shares his knowledge on how to lure the much revered 'Sushi girl' Japanese penpal, Google Translate being among one of the preferred tools of choice.
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  Four More North Korean Defectors Return To North Korea
  A North Korean couple, as well as other North Koreans who had defected to the South and returned to the North speak at a press conference in Pyongyang.
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  Korea’s Youth Divided Over Memories of Military Rule
  The young generation's embrace of a revisionist perspective on former military dictators is raising concerns that Korea's democratic gains may erode.
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  Anger as Price of Soju Increases
  A sudden increase in the price of soju from 3000 to 4000 won a bottle angers consumers.
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  Universities Refuse Tuition Fee Payment by Card, Netizens React
  Controversy amounts as many universities reject card payment of tution fees, forcing parents and students to pay a lump sum of millions of won in cash.
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  Policeman Saves Two Lives Through KakaoTalk
  A policeman attempts to talk a young man out of suicide using the popular mobile messenger application KakaoTalk; he saves the young man and his friend's lives.
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  South Korean Internet War Goes on as Conservative Website Grows
  Forget Kim Jong Un's satellite fireworks and Japan's territorial claims: in South Korea, a very different kind of online war is waging between netizens.
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  Alleged Vote Fraud Protesters Use North Korean Font Banners
  Protesters ask for a vote recount amid allegations of fraud in last month's elections. But many come under attack for using banners with 'North Korean fonts.'
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  Ministry of Gender Equality Receives More than Initial Budget
  Korea's Ministry of Gender Equality and Family receives an extra $13m than the government's initial budget. Netizens outraged.
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  Korean Pop Star Rain to Face Military Disciplinary Committee
  K-pop star Rain causes controversy after taking sick days off his military service all-the-while dating actress Kim Tae-hee. Netizens disgusted and unforgiving.
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  Korean Gang Boss Dies, Police On Emergency Standby
  As the boss of the Korea's Beomseobang mob Kim Tae-chon dies, police are mobilized to avoid unrest. Netizens react.
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  ROK Special Forces in Bar Brawl, Lose to Dragon Tattoo Owner
  Netizens are embarrassed at news of special forces soldiers losing out to a fight with a bar owner who was sporting a dragon tattoo.
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  Man Dies Trying To Save Wife From Fire
  A man from Sejong City, trying to rescue his wife from their burning house, succumbs to the fire.
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