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From ‘Unemployed Lee Sedol’ to ‘Dead-End Job,’ labor becomes content

Frome left, posters for “Dead-End Job” and “Unemployed Lee Sedol” / Courtesy of Netflix, KBS As concerns grow that artificial intelligence (AI) could replace humans in the workplace, the broadcasting industry is turning its attention to labor. A growing number of programs are exploring the subject, ranging from dramas set in workplaces and variety shows…

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Ice hockey federation reiterates opposition to reinstatement of Russia | Ice Hockey

The CAS ruled last week to overturn governing body’s exclusion of ‌Russia over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Published On 4 Nov 20264 Nov 2026 The International ‌Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has said it ⁠maintains its ⁠disagreement with a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision to reinstate Russian teams, warning of “significant ⁠practical and…

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Korean celebrities reveal painful school bullying experiences

From left, Lee Hye-sung, Park Seo-joon and Sung Si-kyung / Xportsnews Korean television personality Lee Hye-sung has opened up about her painful experience of being bullied during her school years, drawing renewed attention to similar revelations by celebrities including actor Park Seo-joon, singer Sung Si-kyung and travel YouTuber KwakTube. On Friday, Lee discussed the bestselling…

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Hoban becomes Hanjin KAL’s largest shareholder, overtaking Cho Won-tae

Korean Air planes can be seen at Incheon International Airport, Aug. 18. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul Hoban Group has become the largest shareholder of Hanjin KAL, overtaking Hanjin Group Chairman Cho Won-tae and his related parties, according to a regulatory filing Wednesday, marking a significant shift in the ownership structure of the holding…

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Regulator finalizes $276 mil. penalties on banks, securities firms over mis-selling of HK-tied derivatives

Officials work at the Financial Services Commission in Seoul, Sept. 9. Korea Times photo by Hong In-kee Seven banks and six securities firms were slapped with a combined 370 billion won ($276 million) in penalties by the financial regulator Wednesday over their mis-selling of equity-linked securities (ELS) products tracking Hong Kong’s H Index. The amount…

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