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3 Dead After Seoul Overpass Collapse: Investigation Underway Minister Yoon Ho-jung pledges thorough investigation and support for victims after the collapse of the Seosomun overpass in Seoul.
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87 Days Later: Iran Partially Restores Internet Amid War Conflict Iran has partially lifted internet restrictions amid war tensions, sparking hope among citizens, though full recovery remains uncertain.
3 Escape Attempts and a Rubber Boat: The Man Fleeing China for Freedom Chinese human rights activist Dong Guangping attempted to escape China multiple times, recently captured while entering South Korean waters.
102 Dutch Children Forced Out of Homeschooling After Supreme Court Ruling The Netherlands plans to enforce school attendance for 102 children previously homeschooled for religious reasons.
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Nature vs. Neighbors: South Korea's High-Voltage Power Line Battle The government seeks alternatives for the halted high-voltage transmission line project in Chungcheong region, responding to local demands.
Hyundai Faces Major Labor Battle Over New 'Yellow Envelope' Law Tensions rise as Hyundai and Hyundai Glovis unions demand negotiations based on the revised labor law, increasing conflict with management.
RFK Jr. Caught Handling Snakes with Bare Hands After Being Bitten Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shares a video of himself catching two snakes with his bare hands, despite his wife's protests.
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