Consumer prices increase at fastest rate in nearly 24 years in July
According to figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, consumer prices increased by 6.3 percent last month compared to a year ago, picking up speed from a 6 percent increase in June.
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S. Korea adds some 111,700 new COVID cases
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BTS may still perform abroad while fulfilling mandatory military service
"I think there is a way to offer BTS a chance to keep performing for the good of the country," Lee remarked. "I think there will be a mechanism to allow kids to prepare and join international concerts if they join the military."
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J-Hope performs at Lollapalooza as first S. Korean artist
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Girl band BLACKPINK to release new album in September
[This article was contributed by Aju Business Daily reporter Joseph Kwak]