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1. Bottled water goes label-free — but stores aren’t ready 2. Did London’s National Gallery buy a 3.3 million dollar dud? Rubens masterpiece faces Renewed scrutiny 3. Canada’s G7 summit brings unusual security concern: bears

1. Anti-tourism protests escalate across southern Europe, Including in Barcelona and Venice 2. Korea has the second-highest grocery prices among OECD countries 3. Israeli airstrike hits Iranian state TV headquarters during live broadcast, news anchor runs for cover

1. Busan’s beaches open early—and with fewer parasols 2. Korea’s single-serve bingsu craze delights customers, drains workers 3. Surge in hair transplant travel draws mixed reactions after viral clip

1. At least 290 killed in Air India crash 2. Chinese internet giant Tencent mulls potential deal to acquire major S.Korean game developer Nexon 3. Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot dazzles on America’s Got Talent

1. President Lee confirms production of presidential watches, citing symbolism and value 2. Police looking into ransomware attack that crippled YES24 for 3 days 3. Jeju braces for annual rainy season, to start a week early

1. Rediscovered masterpiece: Jeong Seon’s floral and animal paintings unveiled after restoration 2. Legendary funk pioneer Sly Stone dies at 82 3. RM, V, Jimin, Jungkook complete military service and return to civilian life

1. ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ sweeps Tonys in historic win for Korean theater 2. Seoul environmental film fest highlights climate stories and youth action 3. Australian reporter hit by nonlethal round during live report from LA immigration protests

1. More Koreans skip the stay to savor luxury hotel buffets 2. Korea welcomes summer with hydrangea festivals 3. First nesting of protected natural monument bird confirmed in Ulsan

1. New study suggests facial massage may help prevent dementia 2. 98-year-old Korean War pilot to throw first pitch on Memorial Day 3. Taiwan cracks down on cross-contamination at food stalls

1. Bibimbap luncheon marks Lee Jae-myung’s first step toward bipartisan politics 2. South Korea marks World Environment Day with global call to action on plastic pollution 3. Gibson launches global search for Marty McFly’s missing guitar

1. Google’s AI gets Korean election date wrong while rivals weigh in 2. Study finds heavy smartphone use raises risk of tooth injuries in teens 3. Turkish aviation authorities crack down on post-landing behavior

1. Burger chains and restaurants scramble as major bakery shutdown disrupts supply 2. Danggeun Market cracks down on pet-sitting requests after abandonment cases 3. Koreans rush to buy air conditioners, dehumidifiers ahead of scorching summer

1. Seoul subway arson foiled thanks to alert passengers and reinforced safety measures 2. Japan’s growing “quit-for-you” industry: why so many workers are paying to walk away from their jobs 3. New apps help shoppers save on food before it goes to waste

1. Coupang to halt deliveries on Election Day 2. Controversies over climbing Everest within days with Xenon gas 3. Viral ice bucket challenge on pets could cause serious harm

1. Why more young Koreans are skipping driver’s licenses 2. Korean teens are swiping more than ever before: debit habits of young consumers revealed 3. U.S. temporarily halts student visa interviews to prepare for social media screening

1. OpenAI's smartest ChatGPT model goes rogue, refuses shut down in controlled testing 2. Low-cost airlines could launch standing only seats early next year 3. Local businesses push back as Haeundae Beach plans expanded food truck zone for summer season

1. Ancient rock carvings along Bangucheon(반구천) Stream likely to join UNESCO World Heritage list 2. South Korean soprano Sumi Jo receives medal of France’s Commandeur of the Order of Arts and Letters 3. Discovery of native fish signals healthy waters in Seoul’s Cheonggyecheon stream

1. Jafar Panahi wins Palme d’Or, speaks out for Iranian filmmakers 2. Debate erupts over giant landscaping rocks at new Seoul apartment complex 3. Hallyeohaesang National Park struggles under growing marine waste

1. Paper politics or paper waste? Korea's election mailers spark debate 2. Study shows clownfish and other animals are shape shifting to cope with climate change 3. 4,000 toy ducks to race through Kimpo’s waterway in summer festival fun

1. Korea’s new crop? Bananas, thanks to a warming climate 2. Shocking footage shows Manchester United and Tottenham fans fighting in streets of Bilbao 3. Two-year-old toddler saves her dad during medical emergency

1. Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” comes to life in the heart of Seoul 2. Haechi and Tweety’s animated adventure hits 17 million views 3. Sesame Street finds new home on Netflix after HBO contract ends

1. Korean temple cuisine designated national intangible cultural heritage 2. Kanye West concert in South Korea cancelled over latest ‘controversies’ 3. Seoul district uses delinquency notices to find households in need

1. Brazil halts chicken exports after bird flu outbreak, raising alarm in South Korea 2. Can a public space become a brand? Baek Jong-won’s failed bid to trademark a traditional market 3. COVID-19 makes a quiet but noticeable comeback across parts of Asia including Hong Kong, China, and Singapore

1. Recent survey reveals what Korean workers want from their bosses 2. When PB&J meets a one-of-a-kind writing lesson—and chaos ensues 3. A fallen firefighter’s voice brings comfort to families on a journey of remembrance

1. Korean apps tighten control ahead of June 3 presidential election 2. ChatGPT impostors trick users with big discounts 3. A child's handwritten apology wins praise for responsible parenting