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How illegal gold mining is fuelling a chocolate shortage
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Tech regulation is a high-wire act for South Korea
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Bridge collapse in South Korea kills at least three people – video
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At least four killed after new bridge collapses in South Korea
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Dashcam footage captures deadly bridge collapse in South Korea
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