A newborn baby [PIXABAY] Korea's fertility rate, or the average number of children born per woman, once again hit a record low at 0.70 in the second quarter, down by 0.05 from the same period last year, according to Statistics Korea on Wednesday. The figure is even below last year's annual average of 0.78, which marked the world's lowest, and the same as Korea's lowest-ever quarterly figure of 0.70 in the Oct.-Dec. period last year. In the first quarter this year, the fertility rate came in at 0.

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Aureliano Carbonell, left, and Consuelo Tapias, members of the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group, attend a meeting that is part of peace process talks with the Colombian government in Bogota, Colombia, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

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“The greatest danger to the right is not the left, it is the right itself. In 1992, despite the fact that the right received more votes, the left formed a gov...

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Q : As the manager of a team, I like my job and the organisation I work for, but feel overlooked by my boss. Some of my colleagues are more outspoken, confident and, as a result, more appreciated. How do I become more visible? A : We often think we have to manage people reporting to us, but the reality is you have to spend almost as much time managing upwards. Here are my tips for doing it right. There's something in it for everyone My key point is this: don't be afraid to ask for what you need – but always link it to better performance.

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Sri Lanka are poised for an unlikely Asia Cup victory over favourites Pakistan in today’s final after a giant-slaying streak through the tournament despite

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President Yoon Suk Yeol designated Oct. 2 as a temporary holiday during a meeting at the presidential office in Yongsan, Seoul, on Thursday. The designation will allow six days off starting with the four-day Chuseok holiday between Sept. 28 and Oct. 1 that leads to the Oct. 3 National Foundation Day. The government plans to provide 600,000 accommodation discount coupons and exempt expressway toll fees during the holiday week, Yoon said, which is aimed at boosting domestic consumption and tourism.

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This follows a decision by the Pomio DDA Board to engage a law firm to take the matter to court as correspondence between the DDA chairman and the management of JJ shipping has hit a brick wall. Pomio DDA Board Chairman and Pomio MP, Elias Kapavore, made known the district's intention after JJ Ship Equip Agencies, through its lawyer, B.S Lai Lawyers, refused to accept the DDA Board's decision to terminate its contract this year and advised of taking legal action against that decision. He said initially, the first contract agreement between the Pomio DDA through the PDC was with Rabaul Coastal Shipping for a period of 3 years, but this ended within 12 months as its management was not satisfactory.

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"The Tank" by Kim Hee-jae (Hankyoreh Publishing) "The Tank" By Kim Hee-jae Hankyoreh Publishing A debut novel by Kim Hee-jae, 'Tank,' won the 28th Hankyoreh Literary Award with a gripping, speedy narrative, according to the Hankyoreh Publishing.At the core of the novel lies a unique concept called the 'autonomous prayer system,' which is a space that exists without a religious leader or doctrines. The tank is an empty container -- a prayer room of about 5 pyeong or 16.5 square meters -- standing on a hill in a quiet village.

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The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates sharply over the past 15 months, and officials have signaled that perhaps two more quarter-point hikes are coming. A new University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization ( UHERO ) blog by Senior Research Fellow Byron Gangnes examines how interest rates compare with past Fed tightening episodes, and how high the rates are considering the state of the U.S. economy. Nominal vs . real interest rates The interest rate you pay or earn is called a nominal interest rate, that is, an interest rate measured in plain dollars.

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FIFA is eager for a World Cup every two years, for obvious reasons, but it has not considered how it would squeeze, not help, the women's game.

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Asan City's Oeam Folk Village, which is still occupied by 60 households, is known for well-preserving Korea's old houses. [JOONGANG PHOTO] ASAN, South Chungcheong — A historic heat wave is beginning to abate and it's great weather to resume traveling that involves a lot of outdoor activities. If you can manage a night away from home, how about rejuvenating yourself and washing away the sweltering heat at Asan, known for its therapeutic hot springs? History buffs will also enjoy the city's Hyeonchungsa, a shrine to Korea's revered Admiral Yi Sun-shin (1545-1598), or the Oeam Folk Village, a traditional Korean village regarded as a living museum.

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Diversified LLC grew its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. ( NYSE:WTRG – Get Rating ) by 56.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 14,353 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 5,173 shares during the quarter. Diversified LLC's holdings in Essential Utilities were worth $685,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the business.

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Denmark's Pernille Harder controls the ball during the Women's World Cup Group D soccer match between Denmark and China at Perth Rectangular Stadium, in Perth, Australia, Saturday, July 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Gary Day)

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A new report commissioned by the ACT Government has found Canberrans have better mental health outcomes as they grow older. The PATH Through Life Project: Physical health, mental health and wellbeing, and independence-related factors of healthy ageing report examined the physical and mental health of more than 7,400 people from Canberra and the surrounding region. The study has followed the same individuals for more than 20 years. It found that, on average, Canberrans' physical health declined as they grew older, but their mental health improved over the years.

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Beatrice Gomez. Image: Instagram/@beatriceluigigmz Beatrice Gomez has claimed that her intentions to represent the LGBTQIA+ community during her Miss Universe 2021 stint were sincere, saying that she's a pansexual woman who's attracted to anyone regardless of their gender. Years after representing the Philippines at the global tilt, Gomez is putting to rest allegations that she was merely claiming to be a member of the LGBTQIA+ community in hopes of winningtge sector to her side during the pageant.

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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has held its cash rate at 4.1% for the fourth consecutive monthly monetary policy review, but says a further increase could be needed to get inflation back down to its target range. It made the same warning at its September 6 meeting as today. From July to August, the Australian monthly consumer price index rose from 4.9% in July to 5.2% in August. The RBA again says Australian inflation has passed its peak despite that rise. And with interest rates increased by four percentage points since May 2022, they're working to realign supply and demand in the economy and will continue doing so.

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National news coverage from the two largest broadcast outlets, CNN and Fox News, not only reflects growing political polarization in America, but in a recent publication , researchers at Virginia Tech have shown that partisan and inflammatory broadcast coverage has increased over time and can exacerbate growing divides in the new public square of social media. Collaborative insights Eugenia Rho is assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science with a background in political science and a passion for using artificial intelligence to better understand people and institutions.

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It says a lot about the popularity of a screenwriter when his or her latest TV series is greeted with as much anticipation and enthusiasm by K-drama aficionados as the celebrated actors who bring its story to life. Such is the case of Kim Eun-hee, writer of the Korean series 'Revenant,' starring Baeksang Arts Award winners Kim Tae-ri ('The Handmaiden,' 'Mr. Sunshine'), Oh Jung-se ('When the Camellia Blooms,' 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay') and Hong Kyung ('Innocence'). Eun-hee is also the award-winning screenwriter of the fan-fave series 'Kingdom,' 'Signal' and 'Signs.

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