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Cabinet passes law revision against abuse targeting Itaewon victims, families

The Cabinet on Tuesday passed a law revision to provide legal grounds to punish secondary victimization linked to the 2022 deadly crowd crush in Itaewon, centra

Woman gives birth in ambulance after seven hospitals refuse care

A pregnant woman who was rejected by seven hospitals after her water broke ended up giving birth in an ambulance, rescue authorities in North Chungcheong Provin

Seoul stocks soar nearly 7% to fresh high on bargain hunting

South Korean stocks shot up by the most in six years Tuesday, rebounding from the previous session's deep trough, as investors brushed off concerns over the new

FM Cho vows to explain S. Korea's parliamentary process to US

Seoul will provide a detailed explanation of its parliamentary procedures to Washington amid ongoing tariff tensions, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Tuesday as

Kospi takes roller-coaster ride as volatility grips Seoul stocks

South Korean stocks rebounded sharply Tuesday, as investors looked past heightened volatility, with the Kospi jumping more than 5 percent in a day after an equa

National Museum of Korea seeks operational overhaul, debates paid admission

Amid a surge in visitor numbers, the National Museum of Korea announced Tuesday that the museum will improve its visitor environment and lay the groundwork for

Herald, Jungheung Chair Jung Chang-sun dies at 84

Jung Chang-sun, the chairman of Herald Media Group and founder and chair of Jungheung Group, who started out as a construction apprentice and went on to build o

Why Rose was unable to win a Grammy for ‘APT.’

Despite three nominations, Rose walked away from the 68th Grammy Awards empty-handed — a result that mirrors the uphill battle K-pop artists have long faced wit

LG Innotek to unveil Nexlide lighting in Munich workshop

LG Innotek said Tuesday it will showcase its latest vehicle lighting solutions under the Nexlide brand at a lighting workshop in Munich on Wednesday and Thursda

Charging for banchan refills? Online poll among restaurateurs highlights growing pressure

Free, unlimited banchan has long been a hallmark of Korean dining, but with rising food prices, more restaurant owners are questioning if they can continue offe

Hyundai Mobis to develop full-windshield holographic display by 2029

Hyundai Mobis said Tuesday it had partnered with German optical system maker Zeiss, German adhesive tape maker Tesa, French automotive glass maker Saint-Gobain

Ukraine talks to resume in Abu Dhabi

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A new round of US-brokered talks on ending Russia’s war on Ukraine is set to go ahead this week after a brief postponement, a senior Kremli

Woman in her 20s rescued from drain after 18 hours

A woman in her 20s who went missing near a beach in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, was rescued after spending about 18 hours trapped inside a drain, police said Mond

Syrian forces enter key city under deal

A small contingent of security forces with Syria’s Interior Ministry entered the city of al-Hassakeh Monday as part of a deal between Damascus and the Kurdish-l

Palestinians allowed in to Gaza

A dozen Palestinian returnees were allowed into Gaza from Egypt late Monday after the long-awaited reopening of the Rafah border crossing was marred by delays.

Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China

TOKYO (AP) — Japan said Monday it has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island,

Clintons to testify in Epstein investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former US President Bill Clinton and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton agreed late Monday to testify in a House investigation into

Vietnam to accept TOPIK scores in college admissions

The Test of Proficiency in Korean will be accepted in Vietnam’s college admissions process, South Korea's Ministry of Education said Tuesday. Vietnam’s Ministry

Illit to sing theme for another Japanese anime

Illit will sing the opening theme song for the Japanese TV animation “Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly,” which starts airing in April, the group's agency Belift La

Rome introduces Trevi Fountain access fee to curb coin-tossing crowds

ROME (Reuters) -- Tourists keen to follow tradition by tossing a coin into Rome's Trevi Fountain will need to dig a little deeper from Monday, as the city intro

KT advances Korea’s fastest quantum key distribution system

KT Corp. said Tuesday it has developed Korea’s fastest quantum key distribution system, capable of generating 300,000 encryption keys per second — twice the rat

Trump urges House to vote quickly to end partial shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump implored the House on Monday to end the partial government shutdown, but neither Republicans nor Democrats appeared rea

Breaking open on stage, Lee Sang-yun finds the human Alan Turing

For all the ideas embedded in "Turing Machine," actor Lee Sang-yun says the play is about a human being. “There’s a great deal in the story,” Lee said during a

Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment' fresco undergoes 3-month cleaning at Sistine Chapel

VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment," the imposing fresco of heaven and hell which dominates the Sistine Chapel , is undergoing its first maj

Onew's 5th solo EP releases next month

Onew of Shinee is gearing up for a solo return on March 9, agency Griffin Entertainment announced Tuesday. The singer's fifth solo EP, “Tough Love,” comes about

SpaceX acquires xAI in bid to build space data centers

Elon Musk said Monday that SpaceX has acquired his artificial-intelligence startup xAI in a record-setting deal that unifies Musk's AI and space ambitions by co

Ruling party whip urges US investment bill passage, vows greater control over DMZ

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea's floor leader on Tuesday called for a bipartisan compromise to swiftly pass the investment bill concerning South Korea's $

BTS’ Jin tops 800m on Spotify with solo single

Jin of BTS generated 800 million plays on Spotify with his solo “Don’t Say You Love Me” and amassed 10 million followers on the platform, according to label Big

Most medical YouTube videos factually incorrect, even ones by doctors

Over 60 percent of the Korean-language YouTube videos with medical content have very low to no credibility, even those created by professional physicians, accor

US cuts India tariffs to 18% as Modi halts Russian oil purchases

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a trade deal with India that slashes US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent from 50 perc

Preliminary candidate registration begins for June 3 elections

Preliminary candidate registration began Tuesday for the June 3 local elections that will pick metropolitan mayoral and gubernatorial posts, a vote widely seen

Seoul stocks open sharply higher on bargain hunting

South Korean stocks opened sharply higher Tuesday, recovering from the previous session's trough, as investors hunted for bargain large cap shares. The benchmar

[Exclusive] Netflix to livestream BTS comeback show at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21

BTS’ long-awaited comeback performance at Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul, will be livestreamed globally on Netflix on March 21, an industry source confirmed Tuesday.

Consumer prices rise 2% in Jan., slowest pace in 5 months

South Korea's consumer prices rose at the slowest pace in five months in January, partly helped by the steady prices of petroleum products, government data show

[Grace Kao] What it’s like to buy BTS tickets in US

Last weekend, I hurt my wrists. I had trouble picking up a mug with my left hand, and my right wrist hurt a bit too. Believe it or not, BTS is to blame. I was p

[Editorial] Keep classrooms neutral

The Ministry of Education on Friday unveiled its “2026 Democratic Citizenship Education Promotion Plan,” aimed at significantly expanding voter education for el

FM Cho to Meet Rubio in Washington as Seoul seeks progress on tariff issues

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is set to hold talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington this week, as Seoul has launched an all-out dip

Lee congratulates Grammy win for 'Golden,' vows active support for artists

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday congratulated the song "Golden" from the soundtrack of Netflix's animated sensation "KPop Demon Hunters" on winning a historic

Gov't to enhance quarantine efforts to stem outbreaks of livestock epidemics ahead of Lunar New Year holiday

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters said Monday it will enhance measures to prevent outbreaks of livestock epidemics that could hurt th

Palaces, Jongmyo, royal tombs open free for Lunar New Year

In celebration of Seollal, Korea’s Lunar New Year holiday, the nation’s four main palaces in Seoul — Gyeongbokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung and Changdeokgun

Why Coupang probe is rattling foreign businesses

The Korean government's sweeping investigation into Coupang over its massive data breach is heightening unease among foreign companies, with business executives

Samsung SDI narrows Q4 loss as ESS demand surges in US

Samsung SDI’s operating loss narrowed in the fourth quarter last year, primarily driven by rapidly growing demand in the US for non-Chinese battery cells used i

Major parties face internal battles ahead of local elections

South Korea’s two main political parties are beset with infighting ahead of June's local elections — one over a widening factional rift, and the other over a po

Victim slams South Korean consulate for handling of assault in Japan

A South Korean tourist was injured in December 2025 after being assaulted by a group of locals while traveling in Sapporo, sparking criticism of what many view

Seoul stocks nosedive over 5% on Fed chair nomination, drop in gold prices

South Korean stocks nosedived by more than 5 percent Monday, triggered by a risk-averse sentiment following the nomination of the new Federal Reserve chair, and

Samsung faces greater pressure to raise Galaxy S26 prices

Samsung Electronics is entering the launch window for its Galaxy S26 series under even greater pricing pressure as rising memory costs weigh on its mobile divis

‘Golden’ makes Grammy history — but not without questions

“Golden,” a soundtrack from Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” marked a historic moment for the K-pop industry by becoming its first Grammy-winning s

Soccer star Ki Sung-yueng files appeal in damages lawsuit over sexual assault allegations

South Korean soccer star Ki Sung-yueng has appealed a damages ruling in his lawsuit against two former junior teammates who accused him of sexual assault, with

In Korea, book launches are the real start of election season

With South Korea’s local elections just four months away, hopeful candidates for a wide range of municipal posts have begun rolling out book launch events at a

KTO chief aims to attract 30m visitors by 2028

The head of the Korea Tourism Organization on Monday pledged to accelerate South Korea’s push to become a global tourism powerhouse, setting a goal of attractin

'Did you learn it from Trump?' – Lee draws fire for social media barrage on housing tax

President Lee Jae Myung’s increasingly frequent social media posts warning of an end to a tax waiver for multiple homeowners have put his housing agenda — and h

North Korea's key party congress to outline military strategy, inter-Korean policy

North Korea is expected to convene the 9th Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea in early to mid-February, a pivotal political event that will lay out the reg

PM renews push to combat religious interference in politics

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok vowed to root out illegal political activities by religious groups, at a news conference held in his official residence in Seoul on

Kosdaq still undervalued despite rally, Mirae Asset says

Mirae Asset Global Investments said Monday it projects further gains in the country’s secondary bourse Kosdaq, following a sharp rally this year. Amid a buoyant

Samyang Round Square marks homecoming in Myeong-dong

Samyang Round Square said Monday that Vice Chair Kim Jung-soo hosted a Housewarming Day event at the group’s new headquarters in Myeong-dong, central Seoul, to

Fed chair pick Warsh’s links to Coupang come into focus

Kevin Warsh’s nomination as the next chair of the Federal Reserve has renewed attention on his role at Coupang Inc. and his close ties to founder Bom Kim, as th

Seoul unveils new suicide-prevention measures amid persistent deaths

Seoul is confronting persistent suicide pressures, even as its rate remains the lowest in the country, prompting the city to expand both human and artificial in

Korean conglomerates pay college graduates far more than Japan, Taiwan: study

College graduates joining South Korea's conglomerates start with fatter paychecks than their peers in Japan and Taiwan, with the gap widening sharply as company

'Don't be a puppet, have your own voice': Park Geun-hyung urges young actors to be creative on stage

"Welcome to a life that will test you at every turn," actor Park Geun-hyung began, in speaking before some 30 young aspiring theater actor, who leaned forward i

Seoul stocks slide over 5% as Warsh Fed pick rattles global markets

Seoul stocks tumbled more than 5 percent on Monday as global markets reeled from US President Donald Trump’s announcement to tap Kevin Warsh as the next Federal

Pyeongtaek Arts Center makes grand opening with Chung Myung-whun and Lim Yunchan

PYEONGTAEK, Gyeonggi Province — The Pyeongtaek Arts Center, a newly built cultural complex designed to help transform a city long defined by its industrial and

Dried seaweed prices hit record high

Amid a continued rise in global demand, prices of Korean dried seaweed products have climbed to a record high, extending a steep increase into a third consecuti

Cookie Run: Kingdom seeks long-term global growth, says PD

Cookie Run: Kingdom has become one of South Korea's most enduring mobile game success stories, and its parent company Devsisters is stepping up its internationa

Students from NK defector families are twice as likely to leave school

The dropout rate among students from North Korean defector families reached 2.2 percent in 2024, twice the national average, offering one of the clearest signs

Jung Hae-in's awkward moment at Milan fashion show sparks conversation

A video with South Korean actor Jung Hae-in that shows him seated between two other celebrities speaking to each other at a fashion show in Milan has sparked co

Iran warns any US attack would spark war

Iran's supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the US would spark a “regional war” in the Mideast, further escalating tensions as US President Donald Tr

Apologies, demission, royal glare: fallout from Epstein file

US authorities on Friday released the latest cache of files related to the investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The files contain

Bipartisan military AI bill proposed at National Assembly

South Korea’s first bill dedicated to military artificial intelligence was introduced Monday at the National Assembly, as bipartisan lawmakers moved to establis

Seventeen logs 300m views on YouTube for 1st time

Seventeen for the first time exceeded 300 million views for a music video with “Don’t Wanna Cry,” according to agency Pledis Entertainment on Monday. The video

Lee Geum-yi named Andersen Award finalist for second time

South Korean author Lee Geum-yi, one of the country’s most prominent children’s and young adult writers, has been named a finalist in the writing category of th

Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlash

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July fo

[Book Review] Tracing long game behind SK hynix’s HBM play

SK hynix’s emergence as a pivotal player in the global artificial intelligence semiconductor market is the result of long-term strategic planning anchored in hi

Takaichi's party poised for landslide victory

TOKYO (Reuters) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party is likely to score a landslide victory in next week's lower house election, a survey by the As

Texas Democrat's win a 'wake-up call'

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- A US Democratic candidate won a special election for the Texas state senate by a double-digit margin, taking ​control from Republicans f

Rafah crossing prepares for travel

CAIRO (AP) — Palestinians in Gaza watched with hope and impatience Sunday as workers laid the groundwork to reopen the territory's Rafah border crossing with Eg

Rose, Bruno Mars open Grammys with hit single 'APT.'

BLACKPINK's Rose has opened the 68th Grammy Awards with a high-energy performance of her global hit "APT.," joined on stage by US pop star Bruno Mars. Performin

Stray Kids reach 100m views with ‘Ceremony’ music video

Stray Kids' "Ceremony" music video surpassed 100 million YouTube views on Sunday, their label JYP Entertainment said Monday. It is the group’s 18th music video

Lee refutes opposition party's criticism over housing supply plan

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday refuted criticism by the main opposition party over the government's plan to supply homes to stabilize the property market. Le

Lee's approval rating edges up to 54.5%: poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose to 54.5 percent last week amid the bullish stock market and a move to stabilize the property market, a survey sho

Kia launches high-performance variants of EV3, EV4, EV5 models

Kia Corp. on Monday launched high-performance variants of the EV3, EV4 and EV5 models, the company said, as the South Korean automaker moves to strengthen its e

Samsung OLED TVs, monitors win Nvidia GPU compatibility certification

Samsung Electronics Co. said Monday its latest organic light-emitting diode TVs and gaming monitors have won certification for compatibility with US tech giant

Seoul stocks open sharply lower amid new Fed chair nomination

South Korean stocks opened sharply lower Monday as investors sat on the sidelines following the nomination of the new US Federal Reserve chair. The benchmark Ko

Nation blanketed by heavy overnight snow

Heavy snow blanketed the nation overnight Monday, disrupting the morning commute, with snowfall forecast to continue in eastern and southern parts of the countr

‘Golden’ from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ wins Grammy

“Golden,” from Netflix’s hit animation “KPop Demon Hunters,” has won a Grammmy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media, marking K-pop's first ever Grammy w

'Golden' from 'KPop Demon Hunters' wins Grammy

"Golden" from the soundtrack of Netflix's animated sensation "KPop Demon Hunters" won Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 68th Grammy Awards. "Golden" ear

[Editorial] Korea’s silicon trap

South Korea closed 2025 with numbers that appeared to cancel each other out. Exports surpassed $700 billion for the first time, and shipments in January 2026 se

[Yoo Choon-sik] Kospi’s rally tests economic reality

South Korea’s benchmark stock index has nearly doubled since President Lee Jae Myung took office, recording the highest rate of increase among major stock marke

[Man-Ki Kim] Post-Davos recalibration: From intelligent collaboration to fragmented dialogue

The 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos was held under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue.” The message was unmistakable: In a world marked by

5 securities firms slapped with W3b fine over misselling of HK-tied derivatives

Five securities firms have been slapped a combined 3 billion won ($2.1 million) in penalties over their mis-selling of equity-linked securities products trackin

Hwacheon ice fishing festival wraps up with 1.6 million visitors

A popular annual ice fishing festival in Hwacheon, a mountain town in Gangwon Province, ended Sunday, attracting some 1.59 million visitors through its 23-day r

Han Kang's 'Human Acts' most-borrowed book at public libraries in 2025

Nobel literature laureate Han Kang's novel "Human Acts" was the most-borrowed book at public libraries across the country last year, government data showed Sund

Police form special team to investigate sexual abuse allegations at group home for people with disabilities

Police have launched a special team to investigate sexual abuse allegations at a group home for people with disabilities after Prime Minister Kim Min-seok order

Won's recent weakness may be driven by S. Korea's potential investment in US: report

The Korean currency's recent weakness may be affected by expectations about strong demand for US dollars linked to an investment pledge under a trade deal betwe

K-pop concerts face renewed uncertainty in Greater China

A series of recent cancellations and indefinite postponements of K-pop concerts across the Greater China region has renewed questions about whether unofficial r

Heavy snowfall forecast nationwide, may affect Monday morning commute

Nationwide heavy snowfall of up to 10 centimeters is forecast for Sunday night, raising concerns about commuting conditions on Monday morning. The Korea Meteoro

Heavy snowfall forecast nationwide, may affect Monday morning commute

Nationwide heavy snowfall of up to 10 centimeters is forecast for Sunday night, raising concerns about commuting conditions on Monday morning. The Korea Meteoro

Will Jeonbuk become Korea's next financial district?

Jeonbuk State’s push to position itself as South Korea’s next financial anchor is picking up pace as major lenders move to formalize expansion plans in the sout

Tighter curbs at major education hubs may steer more students to Korea: report

South Korea is poised for a sharper rise in international students, as major Western study destinations tighten entry rules, a shift that could redirect global

NAND prices surge as Korean memory giants prioritize HBM

A 64.8 percent spike in NAND flash prices last month is sending ripples through global supply chains as South Korea’s Samsung Electronics and SK hynix increasin

S. Korea braces for prolonged tariff pressure under Trump

In a move to contain trade frictions with the US, South Korea has dispatched Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo to Washington for a series of meetings following US Pres

'No ICE at the Olympics'

Shinhan Financial, Citigroup deepen ties in digital assets, global banking

Shinhan Financial Group said Sunday that Chair Jin Ok-dong has met with senior executives from Citigroup to expand their strategic partnership in digital assets

President Lee steps up push to end multi-homeowner tax breaks

President Lee Jae Myung over the weekend doubled down on his push to end tax breaks for owners of multiple homes, saying the government has “plenty of tools” —

SKT CEO calls for efforts to restore customer trust

SK Telecom said Sunday that CEO Jung Jai-hun visited regional headquarters nationwide over two days starting Thursday to emphasize customer trust and strengthen

'Bedford Park,' starring Son Suk-ku, Moon Choi, wins special jury award at Sundance

"Bedford Park," a romance starring Korean actors Son Suk-ku and Moon Choi, won the US Dramatic Special Jury Award for a Debut Feature at the Sundance Film Festi

Korea’s exports hit all-time January high on strong chips

South Korea’s exports climbed to a record in January, with shipments jumping more than 30 percent to nearly $66 billion, driven by strong semiconductor demand,

'Dubai chewy cookies' reach namesake city

The “Dubai chewy cookie,” a Korean-made treat that has swept South Korea, has finally landed in the Middle Eastern city that borrowed its name. Time Out Dubai,

Young Koreans show renewed interest in marriage: survey

Unmarried South Koreans are increasingly expressing an intention to get married, suggesting a gradual shift in how younger generations view marriage and family

Ukraine, Moldova hit by blackouts from malfunction

Parts of Ukraine and Moldova, including the neighboring countries' capitals, were plunged into blackouts Saturday caused by a malfunction of high-voltage power

Separatist attacks in Pakistan kill 33

QUETTA, Pakistan (AFP) -- Separatists launched "coordinated" attacks across Pakistan's Balochistan province Saturday, killing at least 15 security personnel and

Congo mine collapse leavers over 200 dead

GOMA, Congo (AP) — A landslide last week collapsed several mines at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 people dead, rebel authori

In latest Epstein files are famous names and details

NEW YORK (AP) — Newly disclosed US government files on Jeffrey Epstein have prompted the resignation of a top official in Slovakia and revived calls in Britain

Iraq majority bloc backs Maliki for PM

BAGHDAD (AFP) -- Iraq's main Shiite alliance, which holds a parliamentary majority, said it will back Nouri al-Maliki to become the next prime minister, despite

Italy investigates restored painting looking like Meloni

ROME (Reuters) -- An angel in ‍a church in central Rome has been restored to look like Italian Prime ​Minister Giorgia Meloni, a national newspaper reported on

Korea’s ban on foreigners’ political activities draws court challenge

South Korea is facing a constitutional challenge to a decades-old law that bars foreigners from engaging in political activities, with a public-interest group a

N. Korea's premier highlights leader Kim's regional development drive as top priority

North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song has highlighted the regional development initiative being pushed for by leader Kim Jong-un as the state's top priority, calli

Melania Trump's atypical, divisive doc opens in theaters

WASHINGTON (AFP) -- "Melania," the Amazon MGM-produced documentary following the typically guarded US first lady as she prepares for her husband Donald's second

[Room Tone] The scissors at the BBQ table

I recently took a group of visiting friends to a pork belly barbecue restaurant. Most of them had been before. A few have become so adept at grilling that I now

Warsh 'regime change' faces steep hurdles at sprawling US Fed

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Former US Federal Reserve Gov. Kevin Warsh checks a long list of boxes for President Donald Trump as his pick to run the Fed, with longs

Guterres warns of UN's 'imminent financial collapse'

GENEVA (Reuters) -- The UN chief has told member states the organization is at risk of "imminent financial collapse," citing unpaid fees and a budget rule that

Iran says progress made toward US talks despite attack jitters

PARIS (AFP) -- Iran's top security official said Saturday that progress had been made toward negotiations with the US, even as the Islamic republic's army chief

Exports jump 34% in Jan. thanks to robust demand for semiconductors

Exports jumped 33.9 percent from a year earlier in January to over $65 billion, driven by strong demand for semiconductors on artificial intelligence servers, g

AI is upon us. So why is Korea still fixated on rote-learning?

Bae Hyun-jin (not her real name), 46, is an activist who openly opposes South Korea’s private education culture. Yet she carries a secret. She currently spends

Rise of no-viewing funerals in Korea

Anyone who has attended a funeral hall in Korea will recognize how similar most of them look. After a brief visit to the room with the altar to pay their respec

Why education chiefs matter in S. Korean politics

As debates over regional integration gather pace across South Korea, an unexpected group of political actors is stepping into the limelight: provincial and metr

Curtains that define space: Rediscovering hanji and sambe

The following is part of a series exploring how Korean traditional living is reimagined for contemporary lifestyles amid renewed attention on Korea's cultural h

Steam meets frost: Spas and hot springs to warm up a long winter

As subzero temperatures linger, few winter pleasures rival sinking into steaming mineral water while frost hangs in the air. Across Korea, several spa and hot s

[Photo News] Taebaeksan Snow Festival opens with nighttime sculptures

The 33rd Taebaeksan Snow Festival, one of South Korea’s flagship winter events, kicked off Friday at Taebaeksan National Park in Gangwon Province, drawing visit

S. Korea bids farewell to ex-PM Lee Hae-chan

The funeral ceremony for former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan was held Saturday with the attendance of top dignitaries, including President Lee Jae Myung. The lat

Coupang's interim chief questioned for 12 hours over data breach probe

The interim CEO of Coupang underwent 12 hours of intensive police questioning over allegations of destruction of evidence linked to a massive data breach at the

S. Korea's main delegation arrives in Italy for Winter Olympics

The main South Korean delegation competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics has arrived in the host country of Italy. The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) sai

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair to succeed Powell

US President Donald Trump on Friday tapped Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve official, as the next Fed chair to succeed Jerome Powell, amid his repeated cal

Tariff talks between industry minister, Lutnick conclude without agreement

South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Friday that his talks with the US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over renewed trade tensions ended without

Tariff talks between industry minister, Lutnick conclude without agreement

South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Friday that his talks with the US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over renewed trade tensions ended without

PM orders task force to probe sexual abuse allegations at group home for disabled

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok ordered Friday to launch a government task force to investigate sexual abuse allegations at a group home for disabled people west of

Trump nominates Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair

Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to be the next US central bank chief, the US president announced Friday on social media.

Lee thanks Vietnam for support following S. Korean politician's death in phone talks with To Lam

President Lee Jae Myung on Friday thanked Vietnam for its cooperation in posthumous arrangements for a late South Korean politician during phone talks with Viet

Special counsel appeals ruling on ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee in corruption case

A special counsel on Friday appealed a court ruling in the corruption case of former first lady Kim Keon Hee that handed down a prison term but found her not gu

SK Telecom rejects consumer agency's compensation settlement over personal data leak

SK Telecom Co., South Korea's top mobile carrier, refused to accept a settlement proposal by a government-affiliated consumer agency to pay 100,000 won (US$69.4

S. Korea, Japan defense chiefs agree to deepen ties: ministry

South Korea and Japan have agreed to hold annual defense ministerial talks, reaffirming their commitment to closer security cooperation amid a deteriorating reg

Lost in translation: A procedural risk in Korea’s Coupang case

The police on Friday questioned Harold Rogers, e-commerce giant Coupang Corp.'s interim CEO, as part of ongoing investigations into a large-scale data breach re

Lost in translation: A procedural risk in Korea’s Coupang case

The police on Friday questioned Harold Rogers, e-commerce giant Coupang Corp.'s interim CEO, as part of ongoing investigations into a large-scale data breach re

Global entertainment leaders join S. Korea’s presidential committee on pop culture

Five high-profile figures from the global entertainment industry have been appointed special advisers to South Korea’s Presidential Committee on Popular Cultura

S. Korea, EU to launch new supply chain dialogue: EU ambassador

South Korea and the European Union are preparing to launch a new dialogue channel dedicated to supply chain cooperation, the EU’s ambassador said Friday. The tw

Fitch affirms Korea’s credit strength despite risks

Global ratings agency Fitch on Friday reaffirmed South Korea’s long-term sovereign credit rating at “AA-” with a stable outlook, citing the country’s strong ext

Cortis and Lngshot break the traditional K-pop mold, redefining creativity in idol system

As the K-pop idol market slowly enters a new era, rookie boy groups Cortis and Lngshot are challenging long-held industry formulas by carving out fresh identiti

Former chief justice gets suspended prison term for illegal trial intervention

The Seoul High Court on Friday sentenced former Supreme Court Chief Justice Yang Sung-tae to six months in prison, suspended for a year, for abusing his power t

Samsung Health scores Korea’s first digital health registration

Samsung Electronics said Friday that key health-tracking features on its Galaxy Watch 8 series have been registered as South Korea’s first “digital medical and

LG Electronics sales hit record in 2025, margins under pressure

LG Electronics said Friday it posted record sales for the second consecutive year in 2025, but its operating profit declined amid intensifying competition and o

Coupang CEO questioned in first police appearance over data breach

Coupang CEO Harold Rogers appeared before police Friday as a suspect in an investigation into whether the e-commerce company obstructed a government probe throu

Coupang CEO questioned in first police appearance over data breach

Coupang CEO Harold Rogers appeared before police Friday as a suspect in an investigation into whether the e-commerce company obstructed a government probe throu

What happens after exhibition? MMCA challenges preservation practices

What happens after an exhibition ends is largely invisible to museumgoers — where do materials go, what is stored and what becomes waste? As concerns over clima

AI sent message without consent? Controversy swirls after user's claim

A user of Google’s artificial intelligence service Gemini has claimed the system sent a text message to an acquaintance without consent, raising concerns over u

‘Overpriced’ sanitary pads spark dialogue, with groups calling for manufacturing overhaul

South Korea recently saw a rise in women using diapers instead of sanitary pads during their menstruation, citing the high costs, as President Lee Jae Myung que

Seoul unveils blueprint to become global leader in 'physical AI'

Seoul on Friday declared its vision to become a global physical AI leader, unveiling a wide-ranging blueprint that aims to turn the entire city into a testing g

In time for Lunar New Year, exhibition welcomes good fortune through craft

To mark the Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 17 this year, an exhibition that brings together tradition and contemporary aesthetics will open at The Heritage

Ambassador to China richest official of Lee Jae Myung administration, so far

South Korean ambassador to China Roh Jae-hun is the richest official of the Lee Jae Myung administration, a mandatory asset disclosure of high-ranking officials

Army’s new drone unit raises efficiency concerns

South Korea’s Army has launched a new drone unit, marking the first newly established drone-related unit across the armed forces since a Defense Ministry adviso

Merck appoints key strategist to lead electronics business

German science and technology group Merck said Friday it has appointed Benjamin Hein, 38, as chief executive of its Electronics business sector and a member of

Hanwha Aerospace wins $2b Chunmoo rocket deal in Norway

Hanwha Aerospace has won an order from the Norwegian Army for a next-generation long-range precision fires system, worth about 19 billion Norwegian kroner ($1.9

Investigators launch probe into Shincheonji Church over election allegations

Joint investigators probing alleged collusion between politics and religion launched their first compulsory investigation into the Shincheonji Church of Jesus o

AI-based robots demonstrate at Seoul conference

Seoul unveiled a strategy to position itself as a “physical artificial intelligence leading city,” pledging to open the entire city as a testing ground for new

US Treasury keeps Korea on FX watchlist amid won volatility

South Korea remained on the US Treasury Department’s currency monitoring watchlist updated Thursday, signaling caution as Asia’s fourth-largest economy seeks to

Musinsa gains export momentum in Japan, China

South Korea’s leading fashion platform Musinsa said Friday that its overseas expansion is gaining traction, with exports climbing on the back of cross-border e-

Chung Sang-hwa, artist who reshaped the canvas through discipline, dies at 93

Chung Sang-hwa, a pioneering figure in Korean contemporary art, known for his rigorous and process-driven painting practice, died Wednesday after a prolonged il

Fortifications of Hanyang from Joseon era seek UNESCO World Heritage status

A network of fortifications built to defend Seoul during the Joseon era (1392–1910) has been formally nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status. The Korea Heri

Lee renews warning against transnational scams in Cambodia

President Lee Jae Myung on Friday renewed his warning of transnational organized crimes to defraud South Koreans by hiring South Korean criminal gangs, after a

4,200% gain? 86-year-old actor holding SK hynix shares goes viral

Remarks by an 86-year-old South Korean actor who has long held shares of SK hynix have resurfaced online, after the chipmaker announced record-high numbers amid

Education chiefs urge fiscal safeguards, expanded vice superintendent positions in regional integration push

As South Korea pushes for regional administrative integration, the country’s top education leaders on Thursday urged lawmakers to ensure that the move toward a

250,000 Chinese expected to visit Korea during 9-day Lunar New Year holiday

An estimated 230,000 to 250,000 Chinese tourists are expected to flock to Korea during the Lunar New Year period, a 52 percent surge from last year, according t

Wanna One to return in April: report

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Shim Eun-kyoung becomes first Korean to win Kinema Junpo best actress award

Shim Eun-kyoung on Thursday won best actress at the 99th Kinema Junpo Awards for her performance in "Two Seasons, Two Strangers," becoming the first Korean to t

Blackpink drops hints for 3rd EP

Blackpink teased its upcoming album with black-and-white posters uploaded Friday via YG Entertainment. Each of the four visuals hinted at the group's upcoming t

Rapper accused of faking mental illness to avoid active military duty

A South Korean rapper is reportedly facing trial for allegedly avoiding active military duty by faking mental illness, a local media outlet reported Friday. Loc

BTS adds platinum, gold certifications in Japan

BTS nabbed two certifications from the Recording Industry of Japan, Big Hit Music announced Friday, citing the organization. "Yet To Come" cinched platinum and

Severe cold to ease after temperatures plunge to minus 17 C

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Trump says tariffs could be 'much steeper,' claims U.S. has been 'very nice'

US President Donald Trump warned Thursday that tariffs on trading partners could be "much steeper," while claiming that his administration has been "very nice"

Seoul stocks open higher on rosy outlook for chipmakers

South Korean stocks opened higher Friday as investors continued to scoop up chipmakers after they delivered strong quarterly and annual earnings, and painted a

Coupang CEO Rogers to appear for police questioning Fri.

Harold Rogers, interim chief executive officer of Coupang Corp., is scheduled to undergo police questioning this week over allegations related to a massive data

Lee reiterates his warning against transnational scam crimes targeting S. Koreans

President Lee Jae Myung warned Friday that South Korea's commitment to fighting transnational scam crimes targeting its nationals is not "empty talk," as South

Industrial output growth slows to 5-yr low in 2025

South Korea's industrial output grew at the slowest pace in five years in 2025, despite strong growth in the semiconductor industry, while retail sales and faci

[Editorial] Administrative bloat

In an economy being reshaped by algorithms and automation, the most expensive wager a government can make is on permanence. Yet that is precisely what South Kor

[Lee Byung-jong] Canada’s message for Korea

In the snowy Swiss resort town of Davos last week, a middle-power country punched above its weight against a superpower neighbor. Inviting a rare standing ovati

Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo vows talks with US to resolve tariff issues

South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said Thursday he will make utmost efforts to find reasonable solutions to pending trade issues following President Donal

Finance ministry adds 11 institutions to oversight list, without FSS

The finance ministry said Thursday it has newly listed 11 state-run organizations on a surveillance list, leaving the country's financial watchdog off the list

Hanwha Aerospace wins $1.9 bln Norway rocket deal involving supply of 16 launch units: Oslo

Hanwha Aerospace Co., a South Korean defense giant, has won a major defense contract from Norway to supply land-based long-range precision artillery systems, th

New rotational US Stryker unit arrives in Korea

A new US rotational force employing the Stryker armored fighting vehicle has arrived in South Korea earlier this week, the US Forces Korea said Thursday. Soldie

Buldak boom drives Samyang Foods to record earnings

South Korean food maker Samyang Foods crossed the 2 trillion won ($1.4 billion) mark in annual revenue for the first time last year, as global demand for its Bu

AI startup Upstage to acquire Daum operator AXZ for Korean training data

Korean AI startup Upstage has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire AXZ, the operator of the nation's once-dominant internet portal Daum, from Kakao in a sh

Updated CPR guidelines for women, infants

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency and the Korean Association of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation announced revised Korean CPR guidelines for the firs

Extra long weekend in July, as Constitution Day reinstated as public holiday

Constitution Day on July 17 will be reinstated as a national holiday, following a revision to the relevant law on Thursday. This brings the total number of offi

Korea passes law to combat scalping, piracy

South Korea on Thursday passed a series of revised laws aimed at banning ticket scalping in the performance and sports sectors and curbing the illegal distribut

Hybe leaders named to Billboard’s 2026 Power 100 list

Hybe’s top executives — chairman Bang Si-hyuk, CEO Lee Jae-sang and Hybe America chairman and CEO Isaac Lee — have been named among the most influential figures

LG Electronics announces first-ever share buyback

LG Electronics will repurchase 100 billion won ($70 million) worth of its own shares and raise its annual dividend by 35 percent as the company signals a more a

Trump's tariff remarks part of discussions, not rupture: Cho

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Thursday that US President Donald Trump's remarks on potential tariff hikes aimed at South Korea do not amount to a rupture of an

K-pop’s closest shot yet at Grammy win

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Olive Young brings 'K-wellness' into focus with Olive Better

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Korea to add 60,000 homes in Greater Seoul area

South Korea on Thursday unveiled a plan to add about 60,000 new homes in Seoul and the broader capital area, seeking to cool an overheated housing market by exp

SK hynix doubles down on HBM to cement unrivaled market lead

SK hynix expressed confidence Thursday in capturing an overwhelming share of the HBM4 market, replicating its dominance in earlier generations of high bandwidth

NPS chief draws line between investing, politics

National Pension Service CEO Kim Sung-joo said Thursday the fund’s investment decisions are made “independently, without political interference,” as he sought t

Mirae Asset Securities issues Korea’s first blockchain bonds

Mirae Asset Securities said Thursday it has completed the issuance of digital bonds worth about 100 billion won ($71.5 million), marking the first South Korean

Main opposition expels former chair, rift between factions grows

Former chair of the main opposition People Power Party Han Dong-hoon has been formally expelled from the party, as internal strife intensifies. In the party’s s

ChatGPT narrows Naver’s grip on Korean search

New survey data shows more than half of South Korean internet users have used ChatGPT at least once in the past three months for search, confirming an ongoing t

HBM4 rollout lifts Samsung’s AI ambitions amid record profits

Samsung Electronics said Thursday it has started mass-producing its sixth-generation HBM4 chips, with customer shipments slated for next month as part of its br

Is press freedom backsliding in S. Korea, again?

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A slice of Korean heritage comes to New York

A slice of Korean heritage, the rhythms of the Korean drum and traditional dance will visit the heart of New York City next month. From Feb. 11-14, the Korea He

Your travel guide to 'Can This Love Be Translated?'

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Life resists explanation, story begins in uncertainty

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Paris Baguette posts surge in US catering revenue

Paris Baguette, the flagship bakery brand of South Korea’s SPC Group, said Thursday that its catering business in the US market has gained notable momentum, eme

When school's out, Daechi-dong doesn't rest. Even camper vans mobilized to support students’ all-day hagwon schedules

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In Seoul, America’s 250th begins with art — where cultural ties meet freedom of expression

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Study shows teen smoking rate spikes in high school

The number of Korean adolescents who have tried smoking rises steeply as they move through school, a government study indicates, with a sharp jump between middl

Worries deepen in US South after heavy snow

Conditions were growing more dire in parts of the South still reeling from subfreezing temperatures and widespread power outages as vehicles got stranded for ho

US senators discuss Venezuela, Greenland

WASHINGTON (AP) — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave a full-throated defense Wednesday of President Donald Trump's military operation to capture then-Venezu

Minneapolis tensions deepen again

US President Donald Trump warned Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Wednesday he was "playing with fire" for insisting that local police would refrain from enforcing

Putin hosts Syria's interim leader

MOSCOW (AP) — Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa visited Moscow Wednesday for the second time in less than four months, and Russian President Vladimir Pu

Ukrainians face tough weeks as Russia targets power sector during freeze

KYIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -- Life will be particularly tough for Ukrainians over the next three weeks due to plunging temperatures and a compromised energy infras

Colombia plane crash kills all 15 on board

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A small plane crashed Wednesday in a rural area of Norte de Santander province in northeast Colombia, killing all 15 people on board inc

Main delegation for Winter Olympics to travel to Italy on Friday

South Korea's main delegation for the 2026 Winter Olympics will depart for the host country of Italy on Friday. The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee announced T

Korean children starting to gamble earlier

Youth gambling in Seoul is rising sharply, with more students encountering or engaging in online betting, according to new survey results released by the Seoul

Actor Bae Doo-na tapped for Berlin film festival's competition jury

Bae Doo-na has been tapped for the international jury at this year's Berlin International Film Festival, becoming the third Korean to serve on the jury. The fes

S. Korean industry minister to visit US for talks on Trump's tariff threat

South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan plans to visit Washington, D.C., to meet US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to discuss bilateral trade issues fol

Fads may come and go, but Korea’s love for chewy textures endures

Dubai chewy cookies are sweeping Korea, driving nationwide sellouts and price hikes. Unlike your typical crumbly cookie, this viral dessert — a Korean twist on

US Fed holds rates steady, defying Trump pressure

WASHINGTON (AFP) -- The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday at its first policy gathering this year, citing robust economic growth, as the c

Seoul officials say financial markets remain 'largely stable' despite uncertainties

South Korea's top financial authorities said Thursday that domestic financial markets remain "largely stable" after the US Federal Reserve decided to keep its p

Uncertainty surrounding US monetary policy likely to persist: BOK

Uncertainty over the path of the United States' monetary policy is expected to persist, though markets have remained broadly stable following the Federal Reserv

Seoul stocks open sharply higher on AI chip optimism

South Korean stocks opened sharply higher Thursday, set to extend their record-breaking bull run, backed by strong earnings results from the country's major chi

Seoul stocks open sharply higher on AI chip optimism

South Korean stocks opened sharply higher Thursday, set to extend their record-breaking bull run, backed by strong earnings results from the country's major chi

Land minister vows to provide more homes for youth, newlyweds in greater Seoul area

Land Minister Kim Yun-duk said Thursday the government will swiftly expand the home supply for young people and newly married couples in the Seoul metropolitan

Bessent says no trade deal with S. Korea until ratification

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that there is no trade deal with South Korea until its legislature approves it, days after President Donald T

Samsung Electronics posts record operating profit in Q4 amid AI boom

Samsung Electronics Co. on Thursday said it has posted record operating profit and sales in the fourth quarter of 2025 on strong sales of premium semiconductor

[Editorial] Seoul blindsided

In a sudden move, US President Donald Trump targeted South Korea, declaring that tariffs on Korean goods would be reverted to pre-trade deal levels. Earlier Tue

[Wang Son-taek] Sacrifices for democracy of South Korea

The news of former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan’s passing on Sunday has left me unable to steady my emotions for days. Many share my grief, probably because he w

[Christian Catalini] Every fintech has an AI question. Many are asking the wrong one

Fintech has spent the last fifteen years politely explaining that banks are software companies with a charter problem. Sometimes this is marketing. Sometimes it

US Embassy launches event celebrating 250th founding anniv. of US

The US Embassy in Seoul on Wednesday launched a public diplomacy campaign to mark the 250th anniversary of the country's founding, underscoring cultural exchang

Industry minister set to arrive in US for talks with Lutnick

Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan is set to arrive in Washington on Wednesday (local time) to meet with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over US President Don

SK hynix to launch new US-based AI solution firm

South Korean tech giant SK hynix Inc. said Wednesday it will launch a new US-based artificial intelligence arm, committing a $10 billion investment. SK hynix sa

No. of firms required to disclose English filings to increase starting May

The number of companies listed on the main Korea Composite Stock Price Index stock market required to file key regulatory disclosures in English will more than

Lee invites Qatari emir to visit S. Korea

President Lee Jae Myung invited Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to visit South Korea while meeting with his special envoy in Seoul on Wednesday, his office

Slower-than-expected pace of investment bill behind Trump’s tariff hike: Cheong Wa Dae

Seoul believes US dissatisfaction over delays in passing legislation needed to implement South Korea’s investment commitments is a key factor behind US Presiden

Slower-than-expected pace of investment bill behind Trump’s tariff hike: Cheong Wa Dae

Seoul believes US dissatisfaction with the pace of legislation needed to implement South Korea’s investment commitments is a key factor behind US President Dona

UNC voices concern over ruling party-backed DMZ bill

The United Nations Command, a US-general-led unit that oversees affairs within the Demilitarized Zone dividing the two Koreas, on Wednesday raised concerns over

SK hynix claims Korea’s profit crown on AI chip boom

SK hynix posted a record profit in 2025, as surging demand for artificial intelligence memory chips more than doubled its operating profit and allowed the compa

US tariffs cut into Kia's profit in 2025 despite record revenue

Kia, Hyundai Motor Group affiliate and South Korea’s second-largest carmaker, said Wednesday that its operating profit fell sharply in 2025 as higher US tariffs

Lee vows to fullly support foreign investors, make Korea ‘world’s best investment destination’

President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday pledged to make South Korea “the world’s best investment destination,” seeking to reassure foreign investors about the coun

FSC chief signals fast track for single-stock leveraged ETFs

South Korea will expand its exchange-traded funds lineup to include single-stock leveraged products as regulators seek to draw back investor funds that have flo

[Breaking] Ex-PPP leader Rep. Kweon sentenced to 2 years in Unification Church bribery case

The Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday sentenced Rep. Kweon Seong-dong of the People Power Party to a two-year prison term and ordered the forfeiture of

Child rapist jailed again for violating movement restrictions

Cho Doo-soon, a convicted child rapist who is under probation and electronic monitoring, has been sentenced to prison again for repeatedly violating court-order

Why Gwanghwamun? The symbolism behind BTS’ historic comeback stage

BTS' conditional approval to perform at Gwanghwamun Square in March is garnering huge hype, as it will be the group’s first stage as a complete unit since 2022.

Why Korea matters to Tim Hortons’ global future

Entering its third year in South Korea, Canadian coffee brand Tim Hortons is gearing up for a new phase of growth that reframes its Canadian roots through a Kor

Former first lady gets 1 year, 8 months for church bribery

The Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to one year and eight months in prison and issued a forfeiture order of 1

Extended trading hours to face test of foreign investors

Amid an unprecedented stock market rally, South Korea is moving to lengthen stock trading hours as part of a broader push to attract more foreign investors — th

Extended trading hours to face test of foreign investors

Amid an unprecedented stock market rally, South Korea is moving to lengthen stock trading hours as part of a broader push to attract more foreign investors — th

CJ Olive Young files US trademark for beauty device

CJ Olive Young has filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for one of its beauty devices, signaling an accelerated push into the

[Photo News] Genesis off-road concept unveiled in UAE

Genesis on Tuesday unveiled its extreme off-road concept car, the X Skorpio Concept, at a premiere event held in the Rub' al Khali desert in the United Arab Emi

Fraud demographics: Why people in 20s now lead crimes once ruled by 40s

Young South Koreans in their 20s are emerging as a driving force behind the country’s surge in fraud crimes, a trend fueled by the expansion of online marketpla

SK On’s Q4 loss widens on weaker EV demand, subsidy cuts in US

Operating loss at SK Innovation’s battery subsidiary SK On expanded in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by weakening demand and reduced tax incentives in the

[Photo News] Shin Ramyun on US primetime

Guillermo Rodriguez (center), a popular personality from "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," enjoys Nongshim Shin Ramyun with fellow crew members in an episode that aired Mon

He sold $0.7 burgers for 20 years near campus. Now university honors him with scholarship

Korea University is launching a fundraiser for a planned 500 million won ($350,000) scholarship to honor Lee Young-chul, who sold burgers for just 1,000 won ($0

Hyundai Mobis posts record revenue, profit in 2025

Hyundai Mobis closed out 2025 with record annual revenue and operating profit, fueled by growth in auto components and improved profitability despite pressure f

HDC names company veteran as new CEO

South Korean construction giant HDC Group said Wednesday that it has appointed Do Gi-tak, currently head of the finance division at HDC Hyundai Development Co.,

N. Korea test-fires upgraded large-caliber rocket system ahead of party congress

North Korea has conducted a test launch of an upgraded large-caliber multiple rocket launcher system under the supervision of leader Kim Jong-un, state media re

South Korea launches dedicated unit for nuclear-powered submarines

South Korea’s Defense Ministry has established a dedicated unit to oversee the acquisition of a nuclear-powered submarine, as Seoul moves the project forward fo

LG Display returns to profit after 4-year slump, fueled by OLED push

LG Display swung back to profit last year for the first time in four years, as it doubled down on organic light-emitting diode products and pushed through compa

Macquarie sells remaining 8.3% stake in LG CNS

Macquarie Asset Management has sold its entire 8.3 percent stake in LG CNS, doubling its profit just six years after pouring more than 1 trillion won ($699 mill

Korea increasingly sweet on 'sugar tax'

President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday floated the idea of imposing a new levy on sugar, similar to the surcharge placed on tobacco products, bringing the issue o

Once regarded as waste, gold bat statue turns into public jackpot

The golden bat monument in Hampyeong-gun, South Jeolla Province, was once criticized as a waste of taxpayers’ money. Now, it is drawing renewed attention as a l

EcoPro sets up European sales unit in Germany

EcoPro said Wednesday it has established its first European sales subsidiary in Germany as part of its global expansion strategy. The company appointed Kimbal V

Pablo Air raises W107.5b in pre-IPO funding

Pablo Air, a Korean artificial intelligence-based swarm technology specializing in urban air mobility, said Wednesday that it has completed the last round of in

LX Hausys highlights flooring innovations at TISE 2026

Korea’s leading building materials company LX Hausys said Wednesday that it participated in The International Surface Event 2026, North America's largest floori

HD Hyundai expands Canada pitch beyond submarines

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, which is teaming up with Hanwha Ocean for Canada’s submarine procurement, is stepping up efforts with a multibillion-dollar package

Former Doosan Chairman Park Yong-man dusts off decades of layered moments

An aged man and woman sit separated on a bench. In the space created between them, a younger couple appears in the background, standing close and embracing. The

One in three parental leave users is now a dad

More South Korean fathers took time off to care for their children last year than ever before, with government data on Wednesday showing that men accounted for

Korea widens suicide-loss support nationwide

The South Korean government said Wednesday that an assistance service for people who have lost family members to suicide will be available at 17 metropolitan an

Mattel taps into 'KPop Demon Hunters' fan craze with new doll line

NUREMBERG, Germany (Reuters) -- ​Mattel teased fans of "KPop Demon Hunters" on Tuesday with a new line-up of dolls to be rolled out later this year after it fai

TikTok settles as social media giants face trial

LOS ANGELES (AP) — TikTok agreed to settle a landmark social media addiction lawsuit just before the trial kicked off, the plaintiff’s attorneys confirmed. The

Iran's president warns against 'instability'

PARIS (AFP) -- Iran's president on Tuesday warned US "threats" against the Islamic republic would only cause instability, as a US naval strike group led by an a

Trump warns US to end support for Iraq

WASHINGTON (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to end all US support for Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki, a former prime minister with ties to Iran

Trump weighs less aggressive ICE approach

US President Donald Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, met with the Minneapolis mayor and ​the Minnesota governor on Tuesday in a show of detente, as the White Hou

Atomic scientists set 'Doomsday Clock' closer to midnight than ever

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Atomic scientists set their "Doomsday Clock" Tuesday closer than ​ever to midnight, citing aggressive behavior by nuclear powers Russia,

Pentagon to reunite for award show: report

Pentagon will perform at a music award ceremony next month featuring all members, according to a local media report on Wednesday. The group will reportedly put

World pauses to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day

WARSAW, Poland (AP) -- Holocaust survivors, politicians and regular people commemorated International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday, gathering at somber

Incheon Airport becomes K-food’s first and last stop

Incheon Airport is becoming a frontline venue for K-food experiences, as food operators compete for a swelling stream of international visitors during their fir

Kiss of Life to meet with fans across Asia

Kiss of Life announced a fan meeting tour that will take the girl group across Asia, via S2 Entertainment on Tuesday. The group of four will visit Bangkok, Taiw

Seoul Museum of Art expands to eight venues with new Seo-Seoul Museum

The Seoul Museum of Art will complete its eight-venue system this year with the opening of the Seo-Seoul Museum of Art in March, a new branch specializing in me

TWS to release Korean-language version of Japanese debut

The Japanese debut single of TWS has made the jump to Korean and is set to drop as a digital single on Feb. 9, Pledis Entertainment announced Wednesday. The six

Kim Chang-wan reflects on time, youth and legacy with new single 'Seventy'

Veteran singer-songwriter Kim Chang-wan returned with a new album — his first in a decade under the name of the Kim Chang-wan Band — titled "Seventy" on Tuesday

Hanwha Aerospace wins Norway rocket deal; contract signing expected Friday

Hanwha Aerospace Co. has secured an estimated $1.9 billion project to supply its K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher systems to Norway, with the official cont

Court set to deliver ruling on ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee's corruption case

A court is set to deliver its verdict Wednesday on the corruption and bribery case of former first lady Kim Keon Hee, the wife of ousted former President Yoon S

Trump says US will work 'something' out with S. Korea on tariffs

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will work "something" out with South Korea after he threatened earlier this week to raise "recipr

Trump says US will work 'something' out with S. Korea on tariffs

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will work "something" out with South Korea after he threatened earlier this week to raise "recipr

[Editorial] The end of patronage

For decades, the Korean Peninsula was treated in Washington less as a strategic problem than as a settled inheritance. The alliance ran on habit, memory and a q

[Jayati Ghosh] Gangster's-eye view of global power

There is a method behind the apparent madness of US President Donald Trump’s transactional, spheres-of-influence approach to geopolitics and the global economy.

[Kim Seong-kon] What does 'homeland' mean to us

Recently, I watched the Emmy Award-winning American drama series "Homeland" (2011-20) on Netflix with great enthusiasm. Initially, I was intrigued by the title

President Lee pays tribute to ex-prime minister Lee Hae-chan

President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday paid his respects to the late former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, his political mentor, personally conferring the country’s h

Coupang CEO Rogers expected to attend police questioning on Fri.: sources

Harold Rogers, interim CEO of Coupang Corp., is expected to attend police questioning later this week after previously failing to comply with a summons related

China to relocate structure in West Sea provisional waters, Seoul says

South Korea’s Foreign Ministry confirmed Tuesday that China plans to relocate one of the structures it installed in the provisional waters of the West Sea, call

Kospi locks in 5,000 as chip shares jump

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi wrapped up above the 5,000 mark Tuesday, clinching the psychological threshold on a closing basis for the first time. The country'

Doctor shortage fix? Policy may spark moves to regional high schools

Seven out of 10 students and parents believe the government’s plan to introduce a regional doctor system could prompt strategic transfers to high schools outsid

Korea's Public Procurement Service to double overseas procurement vouchers in 2026

South Korea’s Public Procurement Service has finalized its plan to expand support this year for companies entering overseas public procurement markets, sharply

Seoul shares end at new high, landing above 5,000, despite Trump's tariff hike threat

South Korean stocks finished at a new high Tuesday, landing above the 5,000-point mark for the first time, buoyed by recent gains in tech shares despite Trump's

Tzuyang donates W50m to children's hospital, moved by 13-year-old fan's request

Popular mukbang YouTuber Tzuyang has donated 50 million won ($34,500) to a local children’s hospital after she and her staff ate 10 McDonald’s burgers as part o

North Korea launches missiles into East Sea: JCS

North Korea launched multiple unidentified projectiles into the East Sea Tuesday afternoon, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Military authorities did n

Controversy mounts over US president directly pressuring Korea’s legislature

Remarks by US President Donald Trump criticizing delays in South Korea’s legislative process and warning of renewed tariff hikes sparked debate in Seoul on Tues

Was US investment bill sidelined?

Five bills regarding South Korea's massive $350 billion investment commitment in projects in the United States have been submitted to the National Assembly, but

Why digital banking still needs ATMs

K bank’s ATM usage has surged sixfold over the past year, highlighting a shift in Korea’s fast-evolving financial landscape: even as digital banking expands, de

Hanwha ramps up Canada submarine bid with steel, AI, space partnerships

Hanwha Group is ramping up its bid for Canada's multibillion-dollar submarine procurement program, signing partnerships with five Canadian companies across stee

LG Electronics deepens India localization with long-term incentives

LG Electronics has secured a 15-year incentive package worth 7.06 billion Indian rupees (about $77 million) from the Maharashtra state government, a move that e

Mexico president’s BTS request underscores popularity, sparks industry discussion

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum formally asked South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to help secure additional BTS concerts in Mexico, prompting debate with

Seoul holds to allies' deal, responds calmly to Trump's tariff hike

The South Korean government will reassure Washington of its commitment to the tariff agreement and take a calm, measured approach in response to US President Do

Prosecutors seek prison terms in 36-week abortion case

Prosecutors have sought prison terms for a woman who underwent an abortion at around 36 weeks of pregnancy as well as for the doctor who performed the procedure

Lee Hae-chan brought home

The body of former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, who died suddenly while on a trip to Vietnam, returned to South Korea early Tuesday. A Korean Air flight carryin

Korean companies on edge as Trump signals tariff hike

South Korea’s corporate sector grew wary on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump signaled plans to reimpose higher tariffs on Korean exports, including cars

SK Telecom hits record high on bullish brokerage upgrade

SK Telecom shares surged to a record high Tuesday, lifted by a stronger-than-expected market response to a local brokerage’s bullish forecast. The stock climbed

Kim Jong-un shifts toward fear-based leadership: report

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un appears to be placing greater emphasis on fear as a tool of governance, delivering on-the-spot disciplinary measures during site

LG CNS tops W6tr in revenue on AI, cloud growth

LG CNS said Tuesday it achieved record-high revenue in 2025, surpassing 6 trillion won ($4.13 billion) for the first time, fueled by growing demand for artifici

Posco Future M secures stake in Factorial to advance solid-state batteries

Posco Future M has invested in US-based battery cell maker Factorial as part of its efforts to gain an edge in the all-solid-state battery market, the company s

Musinsa bets on offline retail to scale beauty ambitions

Korea's leading fashion platform Musinsa is bringing its beauty business into physical stores for the first time, building on momentum from its private labels.

BTS world tour sparks surge in travel searches for Seoul, Busan

The announcement of BTS’ upcoming world tour has triggered a sharp rise in interest in South Korea as a travel destination, with searches for Seoul and Busan su

LG Energy Solution shares 2026 vision with suppliers, targets ESS growth

Korea’s leading battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution hosted its 2026 Partners Day event Monday to outline this year’s management strategy and strengthen coop

[K-Trendsetters] Beyond the pale: How shade diversity put TirTir on the global map

This is an interview series spotlighting creative leaders behind Korea’s most influential brands, exploring how they are shaping the next chapter of fashion, be

Gwangju, South Jeolla seal integration deal

Gwangju and South Jeolla leaders reached an agreement Tuesday on the name and administrative framework of their proposed merged municipality, clearing a key ste

Zerobaseone teases 3rd song from last album

Zerobaseone has piqued the curiosities of fans yet again, this time with a poster for a side track from its upcoming album. Against the dark vastness of space,

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NATO chief says Europe can't defend itself without US

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Nmixx lands 1st entry on US radio chart

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Meta, TikTok, YouTube to stand trial on youth addiction claims

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Katy Perry, other celebrities urge citizen action after Minnesota shootings

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US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East

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UN aid convoy delivers supplies to besieged city in Syria

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EU, India successfully conclude major trade deal: New Delhi

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Astronomers unveil map of dark matter's distribution in universe

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Seoul stocks open lower after Trump vows to raise tariffs on Korean imports

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Samsung Electronics unveils Olympics edition of Galaxy Z Flip 7

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S. Korea, Canada hold industrial cooperation forum amid Seoul's submarine bid

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Seoul says no official US notice yet on Trump vows 25% tariffs

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Seoul city councilor resigns over bribery allegations

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Rights group says confirmed Iran protest toll nears 6,000

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Kosdaq vaults past 1,000 as reform drive fuels tech rally

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AI power demand pushes Korea back toward nuclear

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How much is too much for K-pop concert tickets?

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Trash diet: Seoul seeks to slim waste with '1 bag each' campaign

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Why FTC rejected Lotte Rental’s merger plan

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Business lobbies call for swift reform of breach of trust law

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Paris Baguette enters top 30 in US franchise ranking

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Rubio warns Iraq on Iran ties as Maliki sets return

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Kosdaq breaks 1,000, buy-side halt triggered

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Seoul stocks open higher ahead of US rate-setting meeting, earnings reports

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Hyundai, Kia's 2025 operating profit likely to drop despite record sales due to US tariffs

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Kia refreshes Seltos with hybrid to defend small SUV lead

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[Jack Spencer] Meta's commercial nuclear energy

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[Lee Kyong-hee] Restarting the Kaesong industrial park

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Mikaela Shiffrin wins last slalom before Olympics and locks up record ninth season discipline title

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For many young Koreans, one job doesn't cut it

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Silver tops $100 for first time

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Korean defense profits top W3tr on export boom

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Seoul downplays impact of Coupang probe on Korea-US ties

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[Photo News] Rush to beat the price hike

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Korea–Malaysia trade jumps 14% in 2025 on chip demand

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[Photo News] S-Oil leadership begins 2026 with Busan trek

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Hana Financial to pour W18tr into productive finance

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander warns US

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US storm leads to outages, flight cancellations

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WHO chief says reasons US gave for withdrawing 'untrue'

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US envoys urge Netanyahu to move into Gaza ceasefire's second phase

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BTS’ Goyang concerts sell out across all three presale dates

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Foreign ownership of S. Korean stocks reaches highest in nearly 6 yrs

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Rebuilding Korea Party meets over Democratic Party merger proposal

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Trade minister urges USTR to separate Coupang probe from Seoul-Washington trade issues

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Seoul shares up for 3rd day to close at fresh peak, just shy of 5,000

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As Kospi tops 5,000, ruling bloc pushes corporate law overhaul to anchor rally

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Korea dismisses claim over discriminatory action toward Coupang

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Samsung Electro-Mechanics delivers record revenue on AI and EV demand

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Samsung SDS bets W500b on enterprise AI rollout with OpenAI resale rights in Korea

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Hana Bank, HD Hyundai, K-Sure launch W400b financing program for shipbuilding SMEs

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Hanwha says Canada partnerships could generate 200,000 jobs as it vies for submarine deal

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Record 73 scam suspects repatriated from Cambodia

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Korean Air, Asiana Airlines ban in-flight usage of portable batteries

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Hanwha Asset partners with Solana Foundation to expand digital asset push

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Kospi tops 5,020 to set new record

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Seoul stocks open sharply higher, set for fresh peak

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Coupang's US investors notify Korea of intent to file arbitration claims, request US gov't probe

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[Editorial] Reform or retreat

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[Robert J. Fouser] Reuniting Korea’s cities and provinces

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What to know about Greenland's role in nuclear defense and Trump's 'Golden Dome'

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Olympic-bound figure skater posts season-best short program score at final tuneup

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Coupang investors seek US probe over South Korea's handling of data leak

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FOMO kicks in as Kospi touches 'once-unthinkable' 5,000

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Seoul shares close higher, climb above landmark 5,000 mark in midday trading

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From 12 listings to 5,000 points: Korean market reaches historic peak

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Kospi tops 5,000, raising hopes Korea discount is easing

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Musinsa in talks to secure Korea distribution rights for Hoka

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Dyson tailors robot vacuum to Korea’s wet-mopping homes

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Mercedes-Benz steps up Korea push with 10 vehicle launches

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SK Bioscience speeds up Zaire Ebola vaccine development

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Hyundai's new autonomy chief vows to take on Tesla

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[Photo News] Renault begins Filante production in Busan

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73 Koreans linked to scam networks in Cambodia to be repatriated: Seoul

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Kakao Bank teams up with SCBX to launch first digital bank in Thailand

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LG CNS, BOK test AI-powered digital currency payments

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K-water expands Africa water cooperation with South Sudan

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Korea Zinc sees $3bn metals recovery in US smelter revamp

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Pistachio import prices surge 84% in a year amid Dubai chewy cookie craze

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Ceragem research gains recognition in neuroscience journal

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Hanwha steps up global fintech ties at Davos

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ICE activity increases in Maine as anxiety grows in immigrant communities

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Iran says 3,117 were killed in protests

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Trump backs down on Greenland tariffs

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[Contribution] Why Korea’s automotive cybersecurity regulation requires an integrated approach

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S. Korean economy grows 1% in 2025; Q4 GDP unexpectedly contracts 0.3%: BOK

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Kospi tops another milestone of 5,000 points

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Seoul stocks open sharply higher, briefly topping 5,000 mark

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Kospi makes history crossing 5,000

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Trump in Davos says NATO should allow the US to take Greenland but he won't use force

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Samsung Biologics tops W2tr profit on strong CDMO growth

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Korea weighs split decision on map data exports for Google, Apple

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Samsung Display begins OLED supply for Zeekr’s flagship SUV

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BOK becomes first central bank to deploy in-house AI

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Olive Young, Sephora turn rivalry into global K-beauty alliance

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LG CNS joins government AI drug development program

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SK Telecom doubles down on customer trust after data leak

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SK Innovation brings KHNP into TerraPower SMR alliance

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Japan sentences Abe's assassin to life in prison

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HD Hyundai chair meets Palantir CEO to deepen AI partnership at Davos

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Syria government agrees new truce with Kurdish forces

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Hana Bank advances mobile services for foreigners

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Korea sets AI safety rules, first in world

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Lee downplays US threat of 100% semiconductor tariffs

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Kia to expand global youth vocational training initiative to 3 more countries

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YouthMeta to host digital asset blockchain conference in Seoul

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Business lobbies resist forced treasury share cancellation

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Hyosung Heavy partners with Skeleton, Marubeni on e-Statcom

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Smilegate Stove spotlights Korean indie games in Taipei

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Ferrari Korea taps 15-year company veteran as first president

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Why Japan's Takaichi is gambling on early election

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Death toll in Spanish train collision rises to 39 and authorities fear more bodies could be found

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SK Telecom files lawsuit to revoke record $135b won fine over data breach

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IMF revises up S. Korea's 2026 growth outlook to 1.9%

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Seoul shares bask in 12th straight day of rally to end above 4,900 points

South Korean stocks extended their winning streak to a 12th day to close at a level previously unseen on Tuesday, led by gains in auto and technology shares. Th

Samsung family nears completion of inheritance tax payments

Hong Ra-hee, the widow of late Samsung Electronics Chair Lee Kun-hee, is selling shares worth about 2.08 trillion won ($1.41 billion) to help cover a massive in

Autonomous A2Z jumps to No. 7 in global autonomous driving rankings

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Could Seoul Station become Seoul's Hudson Yards?

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SK Bioscience opens W377b R&D center in Songdo

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Tesla ignites EV price war in Korea with Model 3 cuts

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Hyundai Glovis rolls out Starlink across shipping fleet

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Hyundai Card revives dormant 'Kimchi bond' market with $20m issuance

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Porsche Korea posts 30% sales growth in 2025

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Prince Harry set for legal showdown

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S. Korea, Egypt agree to push for CEPA talks

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N. Korea-linked hacking group exploits Naver, Google ads to spread malware: report

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Seoul eyes joint UNESCO bid with Pyongyang to list taekwondo as shared heritage

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Samsung family to sell 2.8 tln won worth of stake in Samsung Electronics to pay inheritance taxes

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Seoul seeks to shield chipmakers as US tariff threat resurfaces

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Samsung, SK hynix to hand out record bonuses on memory windfall

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Cardinals' half-Korean pitcher O'Brien plans to pitch for S. Korea at WBC: report

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KCCI chief warns Korea's growth is losing steam, urges policy shift

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LG Electronics launches first all-in-one bathroom air quality system

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London protests against Beijing's 'mega' embassy

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Trump invites leaders to join Gaza plan

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Iran's Khamenei accuses Trump of incitement

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Kospi hits new high as market value tops W4,000tr

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi climbed to a fresh all-time high Friday, breaking past the 4,800 level for the first time, as the market’s total capitalization al

Daewoo E&C takes lead on 500MW data center projects

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Naver Cloud, NC AI opt out of retender in sovereign AI project

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HD Hyundai's Avikus to supply autonomous navigation system to 40 HMM vessels

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Homeplus CEO says next two weeks critical for survival

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Hanwha Ocean tops $10b in ship orders in 2025

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K-beauty firms rush to IPO as Kospi rally fuels valuation

The Korean stock market is on a tear, and beauty companies are eager to capitalize on the momentum. The Kospi’s rally, breaking past 4,800 on Friday, has stirre

Hyundai Motor taps ex-Tesla Optimus chief as Boston Dynamics adviser

Hyundai Motor Group said Friday it has appointed Milan Kovac, former vice president in charge of Tesla’s Optimus, as a group adviser and outside director at its

[JPM 2026] Samjin Pharmaceutical pivots from generics, seeks licensing deals at JPMorgan

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[JPM 2026] ABL Bio seeks next license-out after GSK, Eli Lilly deals

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Seoul stocks open at fresh high of over 4,800 as rally enters 11th day

Korean stocks opened at a record high Friday, with the benchmark index rising above 4,800 points for the first time as it enters the 11th straight session of ga

[JPM 2026] Hugel sharpens focus on expanding US footprint

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[Lee Byung-jong] Anti-China sentiment in Korea

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Seoul shares end at new record high, inch away from 4,800; won rebounds

South Korean stocks continued their blistering bull run Thursday to set a new all-time high, just an inch away from the uncharted territory of 4,800, on strong

Korean Air logs record sales despite profit drop

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Park Se-hoon AI Lab unveils clinic-ready AI dental technologies

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Audi Korea bets on A6, Q3 launches to fuel 2026 growth

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Won edges up after US Treasury flags currency-fundamentals gap

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Korea sees limited impact from new US tariff on advanced chips

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LG, SKT, Upstage advance in Korea’s sovereign AI project

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Seoul pushes back on US concerns over Coupang probe

South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo has urged US lawmakers not to treat the ongoing data breach investigation into Coupang as a diplomatic or trade issue,

Zeta gains traction in Japan, eyes US expansion

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[JPM 2026] Samsung Bioepis pledges annual trial entry for new drug candidates

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[JPM 2026] Classys highlights K-aesthetic growth at JPMorgan

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Kim Dong-kwan, vice chair of Hanwha Group, has called for a fundamental transformation of the maritime industry, urging the creation of a “clean energy marine e

Hyundai Palisade named North American utility vehicle of the year

Hyundai Motor Company said Thursday that its Palisade had been named North American Utility Vehicle of the Year in Detroit. The victory marks Hyundai Motor Grou

Washington veteran named LG’s global strategist

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Danish official says there's a 'fundamental disagreement' with Trump over Greenland

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Venezuela's acting president vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under Maduro

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US to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 nations

US President Donald Trump's administration is suspending processing for immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, a State Department spokesperson said o

Trump imposes 25% tariff on imports of some AI chips

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Scientists recover genome from woolly rhino eaten by Ice Age wolf

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NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

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Kyiv to declare energy emergency to tackle attacks' aftermath

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Sudan peace talks resume in Cairo

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US launches Gaza plan's 2nd phase

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BOK stands pat as weak won returns

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BOK holds key rate steady for 5th straight session to defend weak won

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Seoul shares open higher following extended bull run

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Bessent says recent won depreciation not in line with S. Korea's strong economic fundamentals

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Regulator urges Coupang to take down independent data leak probe results from website

South Korea's data protection watchdog on Wednesday urged online retailer Coupang Inc. to take down its independent probe results into a massive data leak from

Hanwha spinoff sharpens succession lines

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Seoul shares rise for 9th day at fresh record close of above 4,700; won further slips

South Korean stocks extended their winning streak to a ninth session Wednesday, closing above the 4,700-point mark for the first time, on strong gains in tech a

Kospi hits fresh record above 4,700 despite signs of fatigue

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As CES 2026 wrapped up last week with Hyundai Motor Group’s humanoid robot Atlas dominating attention on the show floor, Korea’s electronics and component maker

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Korea Zinc to set up US rare earth recycling venture with Alta Resource

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Hyundai chief tours China, US, India to bolster EV, AI drive

Kicking off the new year, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun shuttled between China, the US and India, in the automaker’s renewed push to secure a

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Hyundai Rotem restructures to boost robotics, hydrogen and AI

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Syria's Kurds protest Aleppo violence

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China's trade ends 2025 with record $1.2tr surplus

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US approves Nvidia H200 exports to China with some conditions

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The Trump administration on Tuesday gave a formal green light to China-bound sales of Nvidia's second most powerful AI chips, putting in

Marine Le Pen's appeal trial opens in Paris, with far-right leader's 2027 presidential bid at stake

PARIS (AP) -- France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen denied any wrongdoing as she appeared in court on Tuesday to appeal an embezzlement conviction, with her 2

Ancient Rome meets modern technology as tourists visit restored, frescoed home via livestream tours

ROME (AP) -- One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for the first time, albeit via a livestreamed tour of i

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 4, knock out heat

KYIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -- Russia struck cities ​across Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight in one of its biggest attacks of the New Year so far, killing

Denmark, Greenland united against takeover

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — The leaders of Denmark and the country's territory of Greenland on Tuesday offered a united front against US President Donald Trump's cal

Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Iranians to keep ​protesting and remember the names of those abusing them, saying help is on the way, as Iran's cleri

World Bank sees resilient global growth in 2026

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US takes aim at Muslim Brotherhood

The US on Tuesday designated the Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist organizations, fulfilling a long demand of Arab allies an

Trump visits Ford plant, defends his tariffs

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Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein probe, could be held in contempt

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Bill and Hillary Clinton on Tuesday refused to testify in a Republican-led congressional investigation of the late convicted sex offende

Trump pressures Iran with tariffs that could raise prices in US

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Seoul shares open higher on chip, bio gains

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S. Korea adds 193,000 jobs in 2025 amid sluggish manufacturing, construction

South Korea maintained on-year employment growth at the 100,000 level for the second consecutive year in 2025, as job losses continued in the manufacturing and

[Kim Seong-kon] Calling for peace between polar opposites

It is well known that our world is composed of opposites: fire and water, land and sea, east and west, black and white, animals and plants, man and women, to na

[Editorial] Per-capita reversal

For much of this century, South Korea treated its income lead over Taiwan as quiet confirmation that its economic model worked better. The margin was never dram

S. Korea advance to quarterfinals of Asian U-23 football tournament

South Korea reached the quarterfinals of the top Asian men's under-23 football tournament despite a loss in their final group stage match in Saudi Arabia on Tue

NK leader's sister demands apology for drone incursion

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Tuesday demanded that South Korea acknowledge and apologize for a provocation violating its sovereignt

Conservative pastor arrested over courthouse riot

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Liberal parties back death penalty for ousted president

Liberal parties urged the court to hand down the death penalty to former President Yoon Suk Yeol for leading an insurrection that triggered a political crisis t

In Nara, Lee and Takaichi drum up chemistry in surprise duet

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Death penalty requested for Yoon Suk Yeol over insurrection charge

Special counsel Cho Eun-seok's team on Tuesday requested that the court sentence former President Yoon Suk Yeol to death for the crimes of insurrection and abus

Coupang CEO Rogers leaves S. Korea amid police summons over data leak

Harold Rogers, interim CEO of Coupang, has departed South Korea and is staying in another country, according to police officials Tuesday, after he failed to com

Confirmation hearing for budget minister nominee set for next Monday

Rival parties reached an agreement to hold a confirmation hearing next Monday for Lee Hye-hoon, nominee to lead the newly established Ministry of Planning and B

Foreign ministry examines contingency plans for S. Korean nationals in Iran

The foreign ministry on Tuesday held a meeting to examine contingency plans for South Korean nationals in Iran, including those for possible evacuation, amid th

Hyundai taps ex-Nvidia VP to lead autonomous driving

Hyundai Motor Group has hired a former Nvidia vice president to lead its autonomous driving development, as the South Korean carmaker is putting all-out efforts

Seoul shares end at another record high, just shy of 4,700

South Korean stocks ended almost 1.5 percent higher at another record milestone Tuesday, inching closer to the 4,700-point mark Tuesday as defense and auto shar

Korea's forest agency opens Laos office to scale up carbon reduction project

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LG CNS sees physical AI hitting factory floors within two years

LG CNS CEO Hyun Shin-gyoon said physical artificial intelligence is likely to be deployed commercially within two years, as robots move beyond experimental tria

Nexon scores breakout hit as Arc Raiders sells 12.4m copies worldwide

Nexon said Tuesday its survival co-op shooter Arc Raiders has sold more than 12.4 million copies worldwide, setting a record for a Korean game publisher just tw

Renault debuts Filante in Korea to drive global growth strategy

Renault Group has chosen Korea for the world’s first public unveiling of its new global flagship Filante Crossover, reinforcing the market’s growing strategic i

In city filled with historical echoes, Lee and Takaichi look to new future

NARA — South Korea and Japan's leaders met Tuesday in Nara to “advance a future-oriented, stable relationship” through shuttle diplomacy involving reciprocal le

Is Kim Jong-un's daughter next in line for power, or a tool in party symbolism?

Speculation over North Korea's next leader has resurfaced as Kim Jong-un's teenage daughter, believed to be named Ju-ae, appears with growing frequency at high-

[Dante Disparte] Stablecoins: Build, buy, or partner?

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Why are Seoul buses on hold?

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Hyundai Motor hits new high on robotics push

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Why game publishers are investing in K-pop agencies

Krafton, the publisher of PUBG: Battlegrounds, is set to invest 100 billion won ($67.9 million) in The Black Label, according to a local media report Monday. Th

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Artist O Syng-yoon's lifelong exploration of 'Koreanness' unfolds at ACC

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How Epik High is entering a new prime after 23 years

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Audit scandal rocks NongHyup leadership

Kang Ho-dong, head of South Korea’s National Agricultural Cooperative Federation, known as NongHyup, said Tuesday he would step down from key senior posts after

A pivotal week for Yoon in court

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'Discount nomination' offer raises questions on state of Korean elections

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Korean manufacturers brace for slowdown amid volatility

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[JPM 2026] SK, Lotte scions seek global partnerships at JPMorgan conference

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K bank’s final IPO push gets green light

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S. Korea completes test flights of KF-21, homegrown 4.5-generation fighter

South Korea has completed all planned test flights for the KF-21 fighter jet, clearing the way for its deployment to the military later this year, the country’s

SK hynix to pour W19tr into advanced packaging for HBM chips

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SPC Group adopts holding company system

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No. of 1st graders down 15 percent in two years, dropping below 300,000

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[Photo News] Genesis debuts GV60 Magma

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EXO opens pop-up store to mark 8th LP release

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Musinsa’s subtle jab at Coupang and why it worked

South Korea's leading fashion platform Musinsa rolled out a discount package titled “New Year’s benefits. No strings attached" on Jan. 1. It was no ordinary set

Allday Project’s Tarzzan unveils solo music video

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Pensive Bodhisattva replica to head to Milano Olympics

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Astronomers spot white dwarf star creating a colorful shockwave

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Trump sets meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader

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Minnesota, Illinois sue Trump administration

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US accuses Russia of war escalation

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AmCham, Bloom Energy team up on AI data center power

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NATO, Greenland vow to boost Arctic security

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Trump holds off on military action against Iran's protest crackdown

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold sells out again in minutes

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Yoon Suk Yeol sentencing request for insurrection to come Tuesday

Tuesday’s hearing will conclude the legal proceedings against former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces criminal charges for imposing martial law late in the ev

Seoul bus walkout leaves commuters waiting, confused

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China, EU agree on steps to resolve EV imports dispute

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Paramount sues Warner Bros for details on Netflix deal

Paramount Skydance on Monday sued Warner Bros ​Discovery for more information on a rival $82.7 billion deal with Netflix, escalating a battle to take control of

DOJ investigation of Powell sparks backlash, support for Fed independence

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BTS’ Jungkook tops 1.2b plays on YouTube with ‘Seven’

Jungkook of BTS reached 1.2 billion hits on YouTube Music with his solo single “Seven (feat. Latto),” label Big Hit Music said Tuesday. The 2023 hit song ushere

Seoul shares open higher on auto, shipbuilding gains

South Korean stocks opened higher Tuesday on gains from auto and shipbuilding shares. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 26.75 points, or 0.58

Lee heads to Japan for talks with Takaichi

President Lee Jae Myung departed for Japan's Nara Prefecture on Tuesday for summit talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, with the two leaders expec

US hosts finance ministerial talks with S. Korea, Japan, others on critical mineral supply chains

The United States convened a meeting of finance ministers from South Korea, Japan and other partners in Washington on Monday to discuss efforts to secure supply

Seoul bus strike begins

The Seoul City Bus Workers Union has commenced an all-day strike from 4:00 a.m. Tuesday, following a breakdown in wage negotiations with management, raising con

[Lim Woong] On growing up as a boy

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[Gary Gensler] Will the Fed be allowed to do its job?

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[Editorial] Case for restraint

North Korea claimed Saturday that it brought down drones it said South Korea sent into its airspace in September last year and again on Jan. 4. South Korea's Mi

Seoul and Gyeonggi brace for possible city bus strike as talks drag past midnight

Last-minute negotiations between Seoul city bus operators and the labor union continued past midnight, just hours before a strike scheduled to begin with the fi

Embattled ex-floor leader to be expelled from ruling party in dramatic fall from grace

Rep. Kim Byung-kee faces expulsion from the ruling Democratic Party of Korea in a dramatic fall from grace about two weeks after he stepped down from the floor

Danielle breaks silence following NewJeans departure: 'This is not the end, but a beginning'

Danielle, who was recently removed from the girl group NewJeans following a monthslong contract dispute, broke her silence for the first time on Monday evening,

Lee says S. Korea, Japan should explore new areas of cooperation to deepen ties

President Lee Jae Myung said Monday that South Korea and Japan are important partners that share common values and have many areas of cooperation to further dee

Lee to meet leaders of ruling, opposition parties later this week

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Alpha Drive One aims to become K-pop’s ‘icon of acceleration’ with debut album ‘Euphoria’

Rookie boy group Alpha Drive One made a bold entrance into the K-pop scene on Monday with the release of their debut EP, declaring their ambition to become “the

Life sentence finalized for man who killed his parents, wife and 2 children

Life imprisonment has been finalized for a man convicted of killing five members of his family. The Suwon High Court in Gyeonggi Province upheld a lower court r

'Humint' takes Ryoo Seung-wan's espionage playbook to Vladivostok

Korea's holiday box office belongs to crowd-pleasers -- the kind of films that bring entire families into multiplexes and sweep them up in pure, uncomplicated f

Korean students take diplomacy into their own hands in China

As President Lee Jae Myung sought to put Korea–China diplomacy back on track, a delegation of Korean students moved in parallel, opening a new lane for youth ex

Lee meets religious leaders

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Unionized, then fired: Workers for GM Korea subcontractor take to the streets

Civic groups and workers from a former logistics subcontractor for General Motors Korea held rallies Monday in front of the Seoul Regional Employment and Labor

Book review: Cold peace, not wishful diplomacy, for the Korean Peninsula

In “Good Fences, Good Neighbors,” Song Min-soon, who served as South Korean foreign minister from 2006-2008, offers a deliberately unsentimental reassessment of

Korean researchers find way to remove nanoplastics from water in 10 minutes

Pusan National University said on Monday its researchers have developed a water-treatment method that removes microscopic plastic pollution in minutes by drawin

Why SpaceX hype is lifting Mirae Asset stocks

Shares of Mirae Asset Securities jumped to a new high during trading Monday as the brokerage firm's valuation was lifted by earlier investments in SpaceX -- whi

Seoul shares extend record-breaking rally on defense, battery shares; won sharply slips

South Korean stocks extended their record-breaking rally to surpass the 4,600-point mark Monday driven by strong gains in defense and battery shares. The Korean

Korean display-makers step up OLED upgrades for even thinner phones

Samsung Display and LG Display are ramping up investment and equipment deployment for next-generation OLED production as they race to dominate the premium smart

From living with moms to facing exes, Korean dating shows raise stakes

Dating reality shows have emerged as one of the most popular TV formats in Korea, prized by producers for their cost efficiency and reliable ratings and by view

Seoul stocks extend New Year rally to fresh record

Seoul stocks on Monday climbed to another record, extending a rally that has carried into the new year. The benchmark Kospi opened at 4,639.89, up 53.57 points,

Lawmaker says S. Korea's one-stop-shop model creates edge in Canada submarine bid

A South Korean lawmaker said Monday that the country's one-stop-shop model could create a competitive edge over rival German companies in bidding for the Canadi

In Nara, Seoul and Tokyo gauge room for cooperation on trade and history

The central question in the Seoul-Tokyo summit set for Tuesday in Nara, in Japan's Kansai region, will be whether the two leaders can clear a basic hurdle by ca

HanmiGlobal teams up with Kepco, Turner & Townsend for nuclear push

HanmiGlobal said Monday it has formed a strategic partnership with Kepco Engineering & Construction and UK-based Turner & Townsend to jointly pursue opportuniti

SK Biopharm wins FDA nod to start alpha-emitting RPT trial

SK Biopharmaceuticals said Monday it has received US Food and Drug Administration approval to begin a phase 1 clinical trial of its alpha-emitting radiopharmace

Mirae Asset ETFs outpace S&P 500, Nasdaq in 2025

Mirae Asset Global Investments said Monday that the average return across its 605 exchange-traded funds listed in 13 markets, including Korea and the United Sta

South Korea probes alleged NK drone intrusion

South Korea has launched a military-police investigation into allegations that drones originating from the South intruded into North Korean airspace, as the gov

Ramyeon powers K-food exports to record high

Exports of K-Food+ — the catchall label for Korean food and agricultural industries —climbed to a record $13.6 billion last year, lifted by a widening global ap

Young Koreans expect less pay as entry-level jobs vanish

Hoped-for starting wages among young job seekers in Korea fell by about 10 percent from a year earlier as the entry-level job market continued to freeze, a surv

Asia's 50 Best Restaurants to be held in Hong Kong

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants will be unveiled in Hong Kong in March, marking the first time the prestigious culinary awards are hosted in the city. The 2026 cerem

Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 robotaxi is finally ready to hit the streets

LAS VEGAS — Hyundai Motor Group is nearing the commercial rollout of its long-awaited autonomous driving ambitions, with the Ioniq 5 robotaxi — developed with i

How Dubai Chewy Cookies took over Korea

South Korea’s latest dessert craze, the Dubai chewy cookie, better known by its shorthand “dujjong-ku,” is no longer just a viral treat. It is rapidly reshaping

Blue House wants Google Maps blackout

The appearance of high-resolution satellite imagery and interior photos of Cheong Wa Dae on Google platforms has reignited security concerns, as areas once shie

New election, new conservative rebrand

The main opposition People Power Party on Monday approved a plan to change its name, seeking to distance itself from issues connected to former President Yoon S

Hanwha Life wraps up first Dreamplus Investor Club cohort

Hanwha Life said Monday that Dreamplus, its financial co-brand focused on cultivating next-generation leaders, has completed the first cohort of its practical i

Long-term residents of West Sea islands to see allowance rise

Residents who have lived for more than a decade on South Korea’s five West Sea islands will see an increase in monthly government living support, reflecting the

Year of Red Horse gallops into fashion with playful charms, limited-edition style

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G-Dragon tops QQ Music annual chart with ‘Ubermensch’

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APR steps up global beauty tech push at CES 2026

APR showcased its Medicube brand at CES 2026 in Las Vegas last week, marking its third consecutive appearance at the world’s largest technology exhibition as it

Death penalty sought in Seoul pizza shop stabbing case

Korean prosecutors on Monday sought the death penalty for Kim Dong-won, a Seoul pizza franchise owner accused of killing three people in a knife attack followin

Korea to invest billions to nurture AI professionals

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced Monday it will invest 43 billion won ($29.4 million) this year for training programs on artificial intelli

Iran protest death toll rises as Trump says talks possible

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran proposed negotiations after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over i

4 Zerobaseone members confirm they are leaving

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First responders enter devastated Aleppo neighborhood after days of deadly fighting

ALEPPO, Syria (AP) — First responders on Sunday entered a contested neighborhood in Syria’ s northern city of Aleppo after days of deadly clashes between govern

Hamas says it will dissolve its Gaza government when new Palestinian body takes over

CAIRO (AP) — Hamas said Sunday it will dissolve its existing government in Gaza once a Palestinian technocratic leadership committee takes over the territory, a

Celebrities wear pins protesting ICE on the Golden Globes red carpet

Some celebrities donned anti-ICE pins at the Golden Globes on Sunday in tribute to Renee Good, who was shot and killed in her car by an Immigration and Customs

Top court backs taxation of overseas-registered patents used in Korea

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Wildfires in south Argentina rip through nearly 12,000 hectares of forest, threatening communities

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Raging wildfires in the Argentine Patagonia have blazed through nearly 12,000 hectares of scrubland and planted and native forests, t

UK says NATO talks on deterring Russia in the Arctic 'business as usual'

LONDON (Reuters) -- ‍Britain said on Sunday discussions with other NATO members on deterring Russian activity in the Arctic were "business as usual," after medi

Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies

A Japanese mining ship departed Monday for a remote coral atoll to probe mud rich in rare earths, part of Tokyo's drive to curb its ​reliance on China for criti

'KPop Demon Hunters' wins two Golden Globes

Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" took home two trophies at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards Sunday night (local time), claiming best motion picture in the animated ca

Greenland’s harsh environment prevented rare earth mining

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Katseye charts career-best with ‘Internet Girl’

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Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba

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26 people nabbed over sexual exploitation scam crimes in Cambodia

A joint South Korean investigation team has nabbed 26 people over scam crimes involving sexual exploitation in Cambodia through cooperation with the local autho

Danielle to address fans in first livestream since departure from NewJeans

Danielle, formerly a member of NewJeans, will address fans publicly for the first time since her removal from the group through a livestream. Her legal represen

Maduro's fall raises Venezuelans' hopes for economic bounty

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Trump says he might keep Exxon out of Venezuela

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Google teams up with Walmart to enable shopping within Gemini

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Seoul shares open higher on chip, defense shares

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[Lee Kyong-hee] Americans who fell in love with minhwa

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Ruling party elects Rep. Han Byung-do as new floor leader

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Kimchi, Korea’s centuries-old fermented staple, has gained fresh global recognition after being named a “gut health” food in the latest Dietary Guidelines for A

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NK accuses Seoul of drone incursions; Lee administration says claim 'unfounded'

North Korea increased pressure on South Korea over the weekend, claiming that South Korean drones were being flown over North Korean territory, prompting an imm

[CES] LG Innotek pushes shift toward high-performance portfolio

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KB Financial CEO highlights AI transition

KB Financial Group Chair and CEO Yang Jong-hee highlighted artificial intelligence-led transformation as a key mission for the financial services provider, the

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Shinhan Financial Group Chair and CEO Jin Ok-dong called on senior executives to lead innovation for growth at the group’s annual workshop, the financial servic

Foreigners scoop up W2tr on Kospi in 2026

Foreign investors have been betting big on South Korea's benchmark Kospi this year, scooping up roughly 2 trillion won ($1.5 billion) worth of shares so far. Of

Korea seeks continued US investment at AmCham talks

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea held a closed-door roundtable Friday with Trade, Industry and Resource Minister Kim Jung-kwan at the government comple

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LG AI Research unveiled K-Exaone, a homegrown AI foundation model that entered the global top 10 at seventh place -- marking the only Korean presence in a ranki

Ramyeon exports top $1.5b mark for 1st time

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Korean artist Lee Aram, 33, has won the 25th SongEun Art Award for the media artwork “Every Worm Trampled is a Star” that explores the narratives surrounding th

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Main opposition party urges disclosure of online users' country of origin

The main opposition People Power Party has called for the disclosure of internet users' country of origin when posting online comments, claiming that its omissi

Japan PM Takaichi may call early election, coalition partner says

TOKYO (Reuters) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may call an early general election, the head of her party's coalition partner said on Sunday, after me

Disney finalizes tie-up with Webtoon Entertainment, takes 2% stake

The Walt Disney Company has finalized its strategic partnership with Webtoon Entertainment in a deal expected to accelerate the global expansion of Korean webto

Prescription of ADHD medication on the rise among youth

The number of South Korean teenagers turning to ADHD medication as “smart pills” is on the rise, a government report showed Sunday, raising concerns that the dr

Soldier helps dementia patient wondering in middle of road

An army sergeant recently found a senior woman walking in the middle of a highway in the early morning hours and helped get her to safety, the Army said Saturda

Greenland's party leaders firmly reject Trump's push for US control of the island

NUUK, Greenland (AP) -- Greenland's party leaders have rejected President Donald Trump's repeated calls for the US to take control of the island, saying that Gr

Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Thousands of people marched in Minneapolis on Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer there and t

K-beauty exports cross $11b milestone in 2025

South Korean cosmetics exports climbed to record levels last year, topping $11 billion as K-beauty continued to expand its global reach, data showed Sunday. Acc

US job growth stuck at stall speed in December

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- US employment growth slowed more than expected in December amid job losses in the construction, retail and manufacturing sectors, but a

US may lift more Venezuela sanctions soon, Bessent says

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told Reuters that additional US sanctions on Venezuela could be ​lifted as soon as this week to facilitate oil sales, an

'Quit smoking' becomes a less-sought New Year's resolution for Koreans: report

Quitting smoking, once among the top New Year's resolutions in South Korea, has become less of a priority as only one out of 10 Koreans said they planned to qui

Buddhist monk gets jail term for wife beating

A 66-year-old Buddhist monk has been sentenced to a year in prison for repeated violent outbursts against his common-law wife. The Seoul Central District Court

Nearly all Seoul students use generative AI as teachers warn of overreliance

Nearly 95 percent of middle and high school students in Seoul have experience using generative AI tools, a study revealed Sunday, and more than 90 percent of te

42% of women who leave jobs to care for family face lower pay on return

More than two-fifths of women who interrupted their careers to raise children are paid less than before on their return to work, a report by a Seoul-affiliated

Main blaze in Uiseong wildfire contained

The main blaze of a wildfire that broke out in the southeastern county of Uiseong was contained within three hours, forest service authorities said Saturday. Au

N. Korean leader's sister calls for explanation from S. Korea over drone incursion

The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for Seoul to provide a detailed explanation about recent drone incursion, claiming that the

Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15m

A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15

Hwacheon ice fishing festival kicks off in Gangwon

The 2026 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival kicked off in Gangwon Province on Saturday, looking to draw nearly 2 million visitors this year. The annual ice fishin

Social media is rewriting Korea’s ramyeon rules

At first glance, it sounds more like a dare than a recipe: Mix the blisteringly spicy stew-type Buldak Artificial Spicy Chicken Flavor ramyeon with a pouch of b

Two passports, one grudge: Roots of Korea's unease with 'black-haired foreigners'

Born into one of South Korea’s most powerful families, Lee Jee-ho, the son of Samsung Electronics Chair Lee Jae-yong, stepped into the spotlight in September la

Season 2 'Culinary Class Wars' chefs ride popularity wave, led by Son Jong-won

Netflix’s mega-hit “Culinary Class Wars” is once again catapulting its chef contestants into stardom. Leading the Season 2 pack is Son Jong-won, a member of the

[Survive & Thrive] Tips on moving (1) — What’s ‘bokbi’?

As in any country, moving in South Korea involves navigating a range of practical considerations, from reclaiming your housing deposit and paying real estate co

[Weekender] What counts as ‘good food’ in Korea? Long lines, viral shows and mounting stress

On a chilly afternoon outside Namyeong Station in Seoul, a surprisingly large crowd quietly waits in line for bungeoppang, a traditional Korean fish-shaped past

[Contribution] 'Kpop Demon Hunters' and the rise of Koreanism

By Sung Soo Eric Kim During the 2026 New Year's Eve countdown in Dallas, two K-pop songs were played: "APT." by Rose and Bruno Mars, and "Golden" from "KPop Dem

Seoul's most talked-about park online is right next to one of its hippest areas

Of Seoul’s 26 city-run parks, Seoul Forest was the most talked online, data showed Thursday. According to an analysis conducted by the Seoul AI Foundation, Seou