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Expulsion exposes fractures in S. Korea’s conservative party, analysts say

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/29/2026 11:16 PM

The expulsion of former PPP leader Han Dong-hoon has opened visible cracks within the party and could reshape its prospects in June 3 local elections ... Read full Story

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South Korea dismisses four colonels over Dec. 3 martial law incident

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/29/2026 11:01 PM

S. Korea's defense ministry disciplined four colonels over alleged roles in blocking the National Assembly during the Dec. 3 martial law declaration. ... Read full Story

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South Korea marks 580 years of Hangeul with yearlong celebrations

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/29/2026 10:53 PM

South Korea's National Hangeul Museum has designated 2026 as the "Year of Hangeul," launching a yearlong series of exhibitions and cultural programs to mark two major milestones in the history of the Korean writing system. ... Read full Story

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South Korea’s HD breaks German reliance with K2 tank engine exports

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/29/2026 10:48 PM

S. Korea has crossed a major threshold in defense industrial self-reliance after HD Hyundai Construction Equipment secured exports of engine for K2 ... Read full Story

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South Korea’s ruling party approves expulsion of former leader Han

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/29/2026 10:42 PM

The People Power Party voted Thursday to expel former party leader Han Dong-hoon, approving a disciplinary decision by the party's ethics committee ... Read full Story

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U.S. Treasury No trade deal with South Korea without ratification

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/29/2026 10:35 PM

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said Washington does not recognize any trade agreement with S. Korea unless it is ratified by the National Assembly ... Read full Story

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Lee urges foreign investment but labor laws must come first

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/29/2026 10:28 PM

Lee Jae-myung encouraged foreign-invested companies to expand their presence, pledging to make the country "the world's best investment destination." ... Read full Story

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U.K. lottery winner, 80, jailed in $424-million counterfeit drugs bust

By Global News | Rachel Goodman | 1/29/2026 4:11 PM

A prosecutor said the gang was involved in producing counterfeit drugs with an estimated street value of £288 million (C$424 million). ... Read full Story

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Temu faces legal dispute with Argentine e-commerce giant

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/29/2026 2:24 PM

Chinese e-commerce platform Temu took a dispute with Mercado Libre to federal court after the Argentina online marketplace alleged unfair competition. ... Read full Story

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EU names Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist group

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/29/2026 1:35 PM

The European Union has named Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, a move against the suppression of protesters. ... Read full Story

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Venezuela commercial airspace to reopen weeks after Maduro raid, Trump says

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 1/29/2026 1:27 PM

Trump said Thursday he instructed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and U.S. military leaders to open up the airspace by the end of the day. ... Read full Story

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B.C. premier calls meeting between Alberta separatists, Trump officials ‘treason’

By Global News | Ken MacGillivray | 1/29/2026 1:22 PM

B.C. Premier David Eby is condemning reports of meetings between Alberta separatists and U.S. officials to discuss separation from Canada, accusing them of 'treason.' ... Read full Story

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10 people abducted from Mexico mining site, confirms Vancouver-based firm

By Global News | Amy Judd | 1/29/2026 1:10 PM

The company said the incident is currently under investigation and information is limited, but it confirms that local authorities have been notified. ... Read full Story

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Weakening U.S. dollar, strong peso deals blow to Uruguay's economy

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/29/2026 1:06 PM

Uruguay has raised warning signals in its economic policy after its currency appreciated the most in the world against the dollar this week. ... Read full Story

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Canada and Korea sign MOU for more trade, including autos and minerals

By Global News | Ariel Rabinovitch | 1/29/2026 11:10 AM

Canada and South Korea have taken key steps to strengthen trade ties that are expected to boost several industrial sectors in Canada, including automotive and critical minerals. ... Read full Story

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Mirae Asset issues Korea’s first digital bonds

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/29/2026 10:36 AM

South Korea's leading brokerage house, Mirae Asset Securities, said it raised about $70 million through the country's first issuance of digital bonds. ... Read full Story

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Starmer, Xi hail 'reset' of relations between Britain and China

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/29/2026 9:07 AM

Britain and China said an extended period of turbulence in Sino-British ties was over after face-to-face talks between Xi Jinping and Keir Starmer. ... Read full Story

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Toronto car exporter accused of laundering money for Hezbollah

By Global News | Stewart Bell | 1/29/2026 5:00 AM

Canada has declared Fahed Sowane a danger to Canada. ... Read full Story

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Samsung, SK hynix post record performances for 2025

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/29/2026 4:59 AM

South Korea's semiconductor giants, Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, posted record earnings last year, driven by the rising demand for memory chips, ... Read full Story

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China executes 11 over Myanmar scam centers

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/29/2026 4:51 AM

China on Thursday executed 11 members of the Ming-family crime syndicate in connection with the running of online scam centers in civil war-torn Myanmar, according to state-run media. ... Read full Story

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“Ticketing is Broken”: Independent Music Advocates Call Out Ticketmaster, Urge Congress to Act

by NYS Music | Jan 31 2026

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by upi.com | Jan 30 2026

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by NJ Spotlight | Jan 30 2026

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How Much Protein Do You Really Need? Experts Say It All Depends on Your Age

by thehealthy.com | Jan 22 2026

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Watch: Lost dog found in Philadelphia after four years

by United Press International, Inc. | Jan 30 2026

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'Send Help' Review: Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien lead comically violent desert island thriller

by Opinion on Fox News | Jan 31 2026

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Word of the Day

short shrift

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 31, 2026 is:

short shrift • \SHORT-SHRIFT\ • noun

Short shrift means “little or no attention or thought” or “quick work.” In religious use it refers to barely adequate time for confession before execution.

// Certain neighborhoods have received short shrift from the city government.

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Examples:

“[Charlie] Caplinger echoed the concerns of many speakers at the meeting, with charter captains saying the recreational fishing industry’s economic contributions were being given short shrift.” — Mike Smith, NOLA.com (New Orleans, Louisiana), 6 Nov. 2025

Did you know?

We’ve got a confession to make, but we’ll keep it brief: while it’s technically possible to make “long shrift” of something, you’re unlikely to find long shrift in our dictionary anytime soon. Short shrift, on the other hand, has been keeping it real—real terse, that is—for centuries. The earliest known use of the phrase comes from Shakespeare’s play Richard III, in which Lord Hastings, who has been condemned by King Richard to be beheaded, is told by Sir Richard Ratcliffe to “Make a short shrift” as the king “longs to see your head.” Although now archaic, the noun shrift was understood in Shakespeare’s time to refer to the confession or absolution of sins, so “make a short shrift” meant, quite literally, “keep your confession short.” However, since at least the 19th century the phrase has been used figuratively to refer to a small or inadequate amount of time or attention given to something.

Expulsion exposes fractures in S. Korea’s conservative party, analysts say

South Korea dismisses four colonels over Dec. 3 martial law incident

South Korea marks 580 years of Hangeul with yearlong celebrations

South Korea’s HD breaks German reliance with K2 tank engine exports

South Korea’s ruling party approves expulsion of former leader Han

U.S. Treasury No trade deal with South Korea without ratification

Lee urges foreign investment but labor laws must come first

U.K. lottery winner, 80, jailed in $424-million counterfeit drugs bust

Temu faces legal dispute with Argentine e-commerce giant

EU names Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist group

Venezuela commercial airspace to reopen weeks after Maduro raid, Trump says

B.C. premier calls meeting between Alberta separatists, Trump officials ‘treason’

10 people abducted from Mexico mining site, confirms Vancouver-based firm

Weakening U.S. dollar, strong peso deals blow to Uruguay's economy

Canada and Korea sign MOU for more trade, including autos and minerals

Mirae Asset issues Korea’s first digital bonds

Starmer, Xi hail 'reset' of relations between Britain and China

Toronto car exporter accused of laundering money for Hezbollah

Samsung, SK hynix post record performances for 2025

China executes 11 over Myanmar scam centers

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