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S. Korean top court partially overturns SK Group chief s near $1B divorce deal

Last year, the Seoul High Court said Chey should pay $972.5 million to his estranged wife, Roh So-yeong, as part of their planned divorce and additional funds in alimony.

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Prices of 143 food items to rise in Japan in November

Prices of 143 food items to rise in Japan in November

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Government to help rural businesses adopt robots amid labor shortage

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How airlines are refining their in-flight food in Japan s tourism boom

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Tokyo court orders state to pay damages following inmate’s death

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Shuri Castle’s bright red hall is finally restored six years after fire

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Scandal-hit mayor of Ito in Shizuoka finally ousted

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Japanese utilities say they can replace Sakhalin-2 if supply interrupted

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