[INTERVIEW] ‘After they get comfortable, Koreans are just like us’: Italy’s ambassador to Korea

Italian Ambassador to Korea Emilia Gatto poses with the “finger-heart” gesture in her office at the Embassy of Italy in Seoul, May 20. Courtesy of Embassy of Italy in Korea When Italy marks Republic Day on June 2, the occasion carries more weight than patriotism. Festa della Repubblica commemorates the 1946 referendum that transformed Italy…

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Jun Ji-hyun opens up about ‘Colony’ role, timeless beauty praised by viewers

Actor Jun Ji-hyun in a scene from the film “Colony” / Courtesy of Showbox Actor Jun Ji-hyun spoke candidly about the widespread praise for her appearance following the release of the new zombie thriller “Colony.” “There was no intention whatsoever, so it was unexpected that people responded so positively,” Jun said in a recent interview….

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One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport

One person has been killed and more than 60 injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait’s international airport, local officials have said. Kuwait’s defence ministry spokesman called Wednesday’s attack “criminal Iranian aggression”, while the foreign ministry said diplomatic missions had been damaged. Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed the attack, saying it was in…

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Chinese scientists unlock potent, addiction-free pain relief

Cannabis has long walked a fine line between medicine and abuse. While it has shown potential for relieving pain and regulating mood, cannabis-based drugs are strictly controlled worldwide due to side effects such as tolerance, addiction and cognitive impairment. For years, scientists have sought a solution that could preserve therapeutic effects while eliminating these risks…

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