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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