Defense ministry to host Seoul Defense Dialogue next week amid global security uncertainties
Korea will hold an annual international security forum next week to discuss ways for cooperation in the midst of…
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Finance minister discusses market stabilization amid rising rates, Mideast uncertainty
Korea's finance minister on Friday discussed measures to stabilize financial markets amid growing concerns over rising…
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IU to release new digital single next week
Singer-songwriter IU will release a new digital single next Thursday, her agency said, marking her first new music in a…
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Gov't seeks infrastructure to tokenize traditional securities beyond fractional investments
The government plans to build infrastructure to tokenize traditional securities such as stocks, bonds and funds,…
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Hyundai Motor to introduce hydrogen fuel cell buses in Oman
Hyundai Motor Group said Friday it will introduce hydrogen fuel cell buses and build electric vehicle (EV) charging…
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[CONTRIBUTION] Why AI infrastructure planning must happen now
As adoption of artificiall intelligence (AI) accelerates across industries, one thing is becoming clear: infrastructure…
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Korean celebs 'blessed with successful wives' — who's No. 1?
Comedian Kim Sook jokingly named Dr. Hong Hye-gul, film director Jang Hang-jun, singer Lee Sang-soon and former KBS…
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Presidential office says no decision reached on troop deployment to Hormuz; review ongoing
The presidential office said Friday no final decision has been reached on sending military forces to the Strait of…
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Simmons experiments with art of sleeping through bed-less pop-up event
Simmons Korea, a company that manufactures mattresses and bedding products under license from the global Simmons brand,…
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Horror master Junji Ito turns Seoul's Lotte World into surreal nightmare
Fans of Japanese horror manga will have a chilling new reason to visit Lotte World this fall, as the iconic Seoul theme…
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CJ ENM brings K-drama, K-pop channels to Amazon
American television viewers are getting two new front-row seats to Korean entertainment, and accessing them will not…
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Seoul tourism program turns hidden coins into lessons in inclusion
A Seoul tourism program brought 20 people, including people with disabilities, older adults and families with young…
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Lee to visit France next week for summit with Macron
President Lee Jae Myung will visit France next week to attend a summit-level event on cinema and hold bilateral talks…
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Riize marks 3rd anniv. with pledge to keep evolving
K-pop boy group Riize marked its third anniversary on Friday with a promise to keep growing and avoid settling for a…
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Chinese man sent to prosecution over alleged murder of student
A Chinese man was referred to the prosecution on Friday for allegedly killing one of his students and dismembering her…
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Lee's approval rating hits new low of 40%: poll
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell to 40 percent, marking its lowest level since he took office in June…
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Kwak Si-yang, Yoo Ji-ae share handwritten letters after announcing marriage
Actor Kwak Si-yang and Yoo Ji-ae, a former member of K-pop girl group Lovelyz, shared handwritten letters with fans…
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Actor Yim Si-wan to host BIFF closing ceremony
Actor-singer Yim Si-wan has been selected as the emcee for the closing ceremony of this year's Busan International Film…
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Korea to provide blankets, other emergency relief supplies to Nepal flood victims
Korea will provide additional emergency relief supplies worth 130 million won ($95,850) to help people affected by the…
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Multipronged search continues for 9 Koreans missing in Nepal floods
Despite bad weather and rugged terrain, Korea continued a multipronged search Friday for nine nationals and others…
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[K-ART FOCUS] For Koo Jeong-a, missing is part of seeing
Koo Jeong-a makes art from what people usually fail to notice: the lingering trace of scent, a glow that emerges only…
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Rotary leader uses power of storytelling
What is required to lead a 117-year-old institution like Rotary — especially during the COVID-19 pandemic era? For…
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Seoul traffic alert: Fireworks festival, marathon to close roads this weekend
Drivers and commuters heading into central Seoul this weekend should expect significant disruptions, with road closures…
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HUFS Institute of Middle East Studies selected for research project under Humanities Korea Grants program
The Institute of Middle East Studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) has been selected for a joint…
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Seoul's taekwondo performance series returns for fall season after summer break
The free 2026 Seoul Taekwondo Performance series resumes Sept. 5 at Namsangol Hanok Village and the Dongdaemun Design…
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Concerts, traditional architecture headline autumn festival at Bukseoul Dream Forest
A historic hanok compound in northeastern Seoul is becoming a stage for autumn, with live music, hands-on crafts and…
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Busan on pace to hit 3 mil. foreign visitors 2 months earlier than last year
Busan drew 2.93 million foreign tourists from January through July, reaching 73.2 percent of its annual target of 4…
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Korea Heritage Service sets up temporary shelter to restore Egypt's Ramesseum temple gate
The Korea Heritage Service (KHS) and its affiliate, the Korea National University of Heritage (KNUH), held a completion…
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Korea reimagines overseas cultural centers as gateways to Korean lifestyle
Korea’s cultural footprint has long been defined by chart-topping pop bands and Oscar-winning cinema. Now, the…
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AliExpress doubles Chuseok promotion lineup with more brands
AliExpress, the global e-commerce platform, is running its largest Chuseok promotion to date this month, roughly…
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LG to host AI festival with Nvidia, Google, Amazon at Seoul research hub
LG will bring together its top technology executives with representatives from Nvidia, Google, Amazon and Microsoft at…
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Shinsegae chairman joins US AI supply chain push in Washington
Chung Yong-jin, chairman of Shinsegae Group, joined U.S. political and technology leaders Thursday in Washington for…
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Kolmar Korea brings K-beauty colors to Paris fashion stage
Kolmar Korea is putting Korean beauty in front of fashion’s global trendsetters, becoming the first Korean cosmetics…
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Seoul stocks trade higher late Fri. morning on risk appetite
Seoul stocks were trading higher late Friday morning as remarks from a U.S. Federal Reserve governor eased concerns…
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Nat'l Assembly speaker calls for resolving historical issues to advance Korea-Japan ties
National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik on Friday urged Korea and Japan to address historical issues and sincerely…
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