2026 Jongno Hanbok Festival to take over Gwanghwamun Square
Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul will serve as the venue for the 2026 Jongno Hanbok Festival on Friday and Saturday, featuring royal parades, fashion contests and live…
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Seoul expands guided night walks through historic districts
Under the glow of neon signs and high-rise buildings, Asia’s late-night economies are usually associated with bustling…
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Mom's Touch doubles down on Tokyo by moving HQ to Shinjuku, opening 6th store
Mom's Touch, the Korean burger and fried chicken chain, said Monday it has relocated its Japan corporate office to…
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Prosecutors demand 27-year prison term for religious leader over sexual assault
Prosecutors on Monday demanded a 27-year prison term for the leader of a religious sect, the Jesus Morning Star (JMS),…
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Korean writers, publishers head to Paris for 'K-Book Week' event
Korean storytelling is finding a new frontier in Europe, moving past screen and stage to build a commercial presence in…
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Korea says in talks with int'l community over Hormuz security, keeps Iran channel open
Korea is closely communicating with relevant countries and the international community to help ensure the free passage…
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S. Korea, US, Japan highlight firm 3-way security cooperation as joint drills kick off
South Korea, the United States and Japan began a five-day joint military exercise Monday, proceeding on schedule even…
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Busan Int'l Rock Festival goes big with 99-act lineup
The Busan International Rock Festival will bring 99 musical acts to Samnak Ecological Park this October, backing a…
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Can 'Possible Love' win Lee Chang-dong top prize at Venice film festival?
Filmmaker Lee Chang-dong’s "Possible Love" received a seven-minute standing ovation at the Venice International Film…
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Seoul partners with Musinsa for customizable city-branded T-shirts
If you have ever left a global capital with a cheap, screen-printed cotton shirt that began peeling off before you've…
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Lee Jae Myung to co-chair French summit on cinema, announce investment initiative
Korean President Lee Jae Myung was set to co-chair a global summit on the future of cinema in Saint-Paul-de-Vence,…
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Iran warns Korea over possible Hormuz deployment
Iran’s foreign ministry warned Korea on Monday that any military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz could have…
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[COVER STORY] Iran war hinders multiple Korea-US projects
Korea is facing an increasingly complicated task as it seeks to address a series of pending issues with the United…
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Seoul's Jung District slashes fall tour pass prices to under $8
For travelers navigating Seoul, timing is everything. Catching the autumn leaves at Deoksu Palace or taking the cable…
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[COLUMN] Seoul should consider joining UK-France-led Hormuz mission
Korea faces a dilemma over whether to deploy military assets to the Strait of Hormuz. The alliance with the United…
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EVAN channels fear of being forgotten into music on 1st mini album
Six months after walking away from one of K-pop's biggest boy bands, EVAN says the album he has built as a soloist is…
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Jordan legend Gentry Humphrey launches sneaker brand in Korea
Gentry Humphrey has spent more than 30 years in the global sneaker industry, a run that puts him among the leading…
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Respect, responsibility and future of Korea-US alliance
The Republic of Korea-U.S. alliance has endured for more than seven decades because it has always been about more than…
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Korean president announces initiative to invest $581 mil. in cinema with France
Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday unveiled an initiative to invest 500 million euros ($581 million) in a…
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Defense chiefs of Korea, Philippines discuss expanding arms cooperation
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with his Philippine counterpart on Monday to discuss regional security issues and…
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EU chief says only Greenland and Denmark can decide Greenland's future
NUUK — Only Denmark and Greenland should decide on the future of the Arctic territory, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen…
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Haitians Deported From U.S. Are Left Broke and Stranded
Hundreds have been deported to Haiti in recent weeks, and some say they have been left with no money, no protection…
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Talks between JAC and government inconclusive, autodrivers, app based unions to launch fresh agitation
JAC leaders unhappy with attitude of government, perceive it as a dilatory tactic
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Thousands turn out in Serbia for funeral of 'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladić
Mladić was jailed for genocide during the 1990s Bosnian war and the EU warned Serbia not to glorify the convicted war…
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Telangana Assembly monsoon session updates: House adjourned on Sept 7, to resume on Tuesday morning
Discussion over objectionable remarks allegedly made by BRS MLC Tatha Madhu against the Speaker continued during the…
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Women’s safety is everyone’s responsibility: State women’s commission chairperson Nagalakshmi Choudhary
A conducive environment should be created for women to work with respect, dignity and safety at their workplaces, she…
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KSOU regional centre to remain open on holidays for admissions
The centre, located at Navanagar in Hubballi-Dharwad, has made the arrangement to enable students who are unable to…
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North Korean defence minister criticizes joint military drills by US, Japan and South Korea
Sept 7 - North Korea's newly appointed defence minister, Kim Song-gi, has called joint military drills by South Korea,…
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Syrian nuclear reactor could have been useful for weapons, IAEA chief says
By Francois Murphy VIENNA, Sept 7 (Reuters) - The nuclear reactor Syria had nearly completed in 2007 when Israeli jets…
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Hong Kong’s Nepalis gather for prayers on 13th day of flood mourning
Hundreds of Nepalis in Hong Kong gathered on Monday to pay tribute to thousands of victims of the flash flood in their…
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JNU Professor Accused Of Harassment, Offered Extra Marks For Sexual Favours
The allegations reportedly gained momentum after one student recounted her experience in a students-only WhatsApp group…
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'It's disappointing': Americans react to record high Labor Day fuel prices
Petrol prices have never topped $4 (£2.96) per gallon on Labor Day, but it's still below the record of $5.02 (£3.71) a…
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The UAE, like the US and Israel, is normalising a permanent state of war in the Middle East
The UAE, like the US and Israel, is normalising a permanent state of war in the Middle East David Hearst on Mon,…
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Tokyo Film Festival Adds New Initiatives, Kashiko Kawakita Award to Honor Women in Cinema
Famed critic Sahoko Hata will be the inaugural honoree of the Kashiko Kawakita Award.
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