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  Lotte Cinema Unveils February Exclusive “Lottepick” Animation Lineup Lotte Cinema has announced its February lineup for “Lottepick,” a series of exclusive theatrical releases. With animation emerging as a major draw at the box office, the chain said it curated three themed titles aimed at both families on school break and dedicated animation fans. “I Am Star! X Pripara The Movie -Miracle of Encounter!-,” a collaboration marking the 10th anniversary of “I Am Star!” and “Pripara,” will open exclusively on Feb. 4. The two franchises are long-running staples January 28, 2026
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  Former first lady sentenced to 20 months in prison for bribery charges SEOUL, January 28 (AJP) - Former first lady Kim Keon Hee was sentenced on Wednesday to one year and eight months in prison for accepting bribes, one of multiple allegations against her. In a televised verdict, the Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul found her guilty of accepting luxury handbags and jewelry in return for favors from secretive religious sect Unification Church, better known as the Moonies. However, it dismissed charges that she was allegedly involved i January 28, 2026
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  South Korea to End Capital-Area Commuter Buses Run by Relocated Public Agencies Public agencies that relocated outside the Seoul metropolitan area will be required to stop operating chartered commuter buses to and from the capital region, a move aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of the relocation policy. The government said it will also prepare measures to improve living conditions in innovation cities. According to the government on Tuesday, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport sent official notices to public agencies on Monday and Tuesday inst January 28, 2026
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  South Korea to Launch Public Growth Fund in June, Begins Design Talks South Korea’s Public Participation Growth Fund is expected to be launched and sold around June. The Financial Services Commission said it held its first task force meeting on Tuesday to discuss the fund’s product structure and management plan. The policy fund is designed to let ordinary investors make long-term investments in advanced strategic industries through a publicly offered fund. The public fund will spread money across multiple sub-funds managed by private investment professiona January 28, 2026
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  SK hynix to Cancel 12.24 Trillion Won in Treasury Shares * This article has been translated by AI. January 28, 2026
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  ADOR Says Min Hee Jin’s NewJeans Tampering Claims Should Be Settled in Court ADOR distanced itself from a news conference held by former CEO Min Hee Jin’s side over allegations of “tampering” involving K-pop group NewJeans. After the news conference on Tuesday, ADOR said, “If they have claims, it’s something to be argued in court.” Earlier Tuesday, a news conference titled “The truth about tampering by former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin and the Dabolink stock price manipulation case” was held at the Kyowon Jonggak Building in Seoul’s Jongno district. Kim Sun Woong, a January 28, 2026
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  Kim Keon Hee Sentenced to 1 Year, 8 Months; First Case of Ex-President Couple Jailed Together Kim Keon Hee, who was indicted in custody on charges including receiving valuables tied to the Unification Church, was sentenced to prison in a first-trial ruling. The decision came after former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five years in prison on charges of obstructing an arrest by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, marking the first time in South Korea’s constitutional history that a former president and spouse have both received prison terms at t January 28, 2026
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  South Korea Probes Firm Sanctioned by U.S. Over Nonproliferation Law Allegations South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that relevant authorities are investigating a South Korean company after the United States added it to a sanctions list over alleged violations of laws aimed at preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction and missile technology. The ministry said South Korea and the United States have been in ongoing communication and that Seoul was aware of the move in advance. It added that the government has joined international efforts to prevent January 28, 2026
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  Kwon Seong-dong Sentenced to 2 Years in First Trial Over Alleged 100 Million Won Unification Church Payment Breaking: Kwon Seong-dong, accused of taking 100 million won from the Unification Church, was sentenced to two years in prison in a first trial.* This article has been translated by AI. January 28, 2026
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  Korea Sports Council Vows Zero Tolerance in Ski National Team Selection Probe The Korea Sports Council said it will take strict action under a zero-tolerance policy over allegations of match-fixing and unfairness in selecting national team athletes in skiing. The council said Tuesday that it is “actively cooperating” with an ongoing police investigation. It said that if authorities confirm match-fixing, improper interference in selections or conflicts of interest that undermined fairness, it will act “regardless of position, relationships or past practices,” applyin January 28, 2026