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Student in South Korea injures 7 during stabbing rampage at Cheongju high school • Apr. 29, 2025, 1:33 AM ET (South China Morning Post)
Student stabs 7 in Cheongju -- school safety back in focus • Apr. 28, 2025, 4:12 AM ET (Korea Herald)
At least 6 people injured after high school student goes on stabbing spree in South Korea • Apr. 27, 2025, 5:34 PM ET (The Indian Express)
Policy Watch: Kim Dong-yeon pledges immediate relocation of presidential office to Sejong • Apr. 17, 2025, 5:03 AM ET (Korea Herald)

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