African businesswomen find future, sustainable livelihood during trip to Korea
Sarah Sikatenda, a 45-year-old businesswoman and advocate for refugee women, worked as a journalist in the Democratic…
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Were we too open? What Korea taught us about friendship
Raised by a Korean family in Brazil, we have had our share of surprises and letdowns when visiting Korea. Of course,…
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Court holds arrest warrant hearing for man accused of murdering estranged wife
A court on Thursday held an arrest warrant hearing for a man accused of murdering his estranged wife in front of their…
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Homeplus has won a reprieve: Now it must earn back trust
Homeplus has narrowly avoided collapse. On Wednesday, the Seoul Bankruptcy Court approved the retailer’s rehabilitation…
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Samsung Electronics to launch Galaxy S26 FE on Friday
Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday it will launch the Galaxy S26 FE in Korea later this week. The latest budget…
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Korea steps up search for 9 missing nationals, expands humanitarian aid to Nepal
More than a week after devastating floods struck Nepal, Korea is intensifying efforts to locate nine nationals who…
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2 Korean officials named World Customs Organization-certified experts
Two Korean officials were selected as World Customs Organization (WCO) Accredited Experts, the Korea Customs Service…
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Whole-wheat bread but blood sugar still spikes? Beware of this ingredient
Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. More consumers are choosing whole-wheat bread over white bread in an…
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Sungkyunkwan University team develops nanocomposite material with enhanced thermal conductivity
A Sungkyunkwan University research team has developed a novel nanocomposite material with enhanced electrical and…
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AMCHAM calls for predictable health care policies to boost innovation
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) called Thursday for predictable, globally aligned health care…
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Naver Cloud consortium to develop sovereign AI model for cybersecurity
A consortium led by Naver Cloud Corp. has been selected for a government project to develop an artificial intelligence…
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BTS' Jung Kook reveals medicine bag packed with pills and supplements
BTS member Jung Kook surprised fans by revealing a massive bag packed with medicines and supplements he carries with…
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Cass sweeps 2026 brand awards with triple win
Oriental Brewery’s flagship lager brand, Cass, cemented its dominance in the domestic market by sweeping three…
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Man behind BTS referred to prosecution over allegedly lying to shareholders
Seoul police referred Bang Si-hyuk, chairman of HYBE, the entertainment giant behind boy band BTS, to prosecutors…
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Competition for regional national universities hits 5-year high amid free tuition push
Regional flagship national universities are drawing increasing interest as the government prepares to expand support…
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Jeonju transforms historic market into all-night cultural playground
In Jeonju, a historic city in southwestern Korea, one of the region’s oldest markets is making a radical bid for young…
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Grass fields for children
A few days ago while watching a professional baseball game on TV, I saw an impressive scene. The batter hit a long fly…
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Dongdaemun celebrates global cultures with interactive family festival
Seoul’s historic Dongdaemun district will host a hands-on cultural fair on Sept. 12, offering local residents a chance…
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BigBang's Daesung bought Seoul apartment for $1 million — now it's reportedly worth $ 7 million
BigBang member Daesung's luxury apartment overlooking the Han River has reportedly surged in value from 1.45 billion…
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Senior military official calls for joint operational readiness in Indo-Pacific
A top Korean military official has underscored the need for deeper cooperation in joint operational readiness among…
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Homeplus clears liquidation hurdle, but what challenges remain?
Embattled retailer Homeplus staved off immediate liquidation after winning court approval for its restructuring plan,…
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Seoul expands kickboard-free streets to 5 areas
Seoul is expanding its ban on personal e-scooters to three additional crowded pedestrian zones, building on a crackdown…
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Why ex-police officials keep taking charge of Korea Airports Corp.
Korea Airports Corp. (KAC) has repeatedly turned to former police officials to lead the state-run airport operator,…
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Seoul unveils 7 new water fountain designs for tumblers, wheelchairs, pets
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has developed seven types of "Seoul-style water fountains" designed for refilling…
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Shinsegae heiress Annie turns heads in black mini dress
ALLDAY PROJECT member Annie, the granddaughter of Shinsegae Group Chairwoman Lee Myung-hee, is drawing attention for a…
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Republicans wish Trump would share his money
Republicans wish Trump would share his money
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Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin spotted on family trip in Tokyo with their son
Star couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin have drawn attention after being spotted enjoying a family outing with their young…
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N. Korea drops unification goal, cements Kim Jong-un as sole leader in revised party charter
North Korea has stripped references to "peaceful unification" with South Korea from the charter of its ruling Workers'…
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Jogye Order elects Ven. Jinwoo as new leader
Ven. Jinwoo, the current leader of the Jogye Order, was elected as the leader of Korea's biggest Buddhist sect for…
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What Xi's tour of Egypt, Central Asia reveals about China's trade strategy
President Xi Jinping’s journey from Central Asia to Egypt highlights Beijing’s efforts to strengthen alternative trade,…
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What is wrong with interfering in politics?
The sentencing of Han Hak-ja, the leader of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, and the trial of…
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China protests Gwangju Biennale's use of 'Taiwan Pavilion', withdraws from exhibition
Chinese participants in the Gwangju Biennale 2026 withdrew from the art exhibition Thursday, two days before the…
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Lee Kang-in named to La Liga's best XI of summer signings
Korean national team star Lee Kang-in of Atletico Madrid has been named to a best XI of La Liga’s top summer signings…
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Financial union to go on strike Friday as planned over relocation plan
Unionized workers affiliated with the country's umbrella labor union will go on strike Friday to oppose the…
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Historic palaces in Seoul to stage 5-day cultural festival this fall
Four of Seoul’s major royal palaces are preparing to host five days of music, night walks, and living history next…
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