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In race to lower adult obesity rate, Seoul drops to front of pack on walking, health infrastructure
In a 2025 survey, 30.2 percent of the capital's residents were considered obese, a 0.8 percentage point fall attributed to lifestyle choices.
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Sports federations plead for access to offices after ballot shortage protest limits entry
The national organizers of nine sports, including handball and fencing, have not been able to use their offices, with the Asian Games fast approaching.
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White phosphorus leak at U.S. military base triggers evacuation order in Pyeongtaek
The chemical, used in incendiary munitions and other military applications, can cause severe burns, while inhaling large amounts of its smoke can be fatal.
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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Kumamoto in Japan, with tremors felt in Busan
The quake struck at 4:27 p.m. south of the island of Kyushu, with reports in the southern parts of Korea that tremors could be felt.
