US urges G20 to cut trade imbalances, focus on China
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina — The Trump administration urged other G20 countries on Tuesday to do more to protect their…
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Chipotle brings burritos to Korea, and a familiar American anxiety
SEATTLE — For many Americans, ordering at Chipotle is practically muscle memory — rice, beans, protein, salsa,…
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Bessent says Strait of Hormuz would be 'worthless piece of water' as oil pipelines bypass it
WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will be "like a worthless…
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Rise of runner-friendly cafes highlights Koreans' new wellness trend
Runner-friendly cafes are appearing near popular running routes across Korea. The businesses are gaining ground around…
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Daily food tracking linked to greater weight loss: study
Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. People who make a habit of recording what they eat every day may lose more…
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Korea looks to AI, drones, robots to make firefighting safer
Korea is moving toward a future firefighting system in which drones and robots enter hazardous zones first, artificial…
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N. Korea's Kim reaffirms strong ties with Vietnam in National Day letter
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Wednesday reaffirmed his commitment to deepening ties with Vietnam in a letter to…
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Hwang Hee-chan loaned to German club Schalke
Korea international Hwang Hee-chan is on his way back to Germany after five seasons in England. FC Schalke 04 of the…
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Consumer prices up 3.1% in August amid high oil prices
Korea's consumer prices moved up 3.1 percent in August from a year earlier as oil prices remained elevated. According…
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White House says US policy on N. Korea unchanged, reaffirms Trump's openness to dialogue with Kim
WASHINGTON — The United States' policy on North Korea remains unchanged, a White House official said Tuesday, while…
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TUNEXX tunes in to single frequency on 2nd EP 'BLUE MODE'
There's a passage in the bridge of rookie boy band TUNEXX's new title track that the members simply call the "kill…
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US military completes latest strikes against Iran, while Trump vows more for Tehran's retaliation
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military hit targets in Iran on Tuesday and Tehran fired missiles and drones at various sites…
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Shame is a poor archivist: Korea's unfinished reckoning with the past
Every family edits itself. Mine had more to cut than most: a collaborator, a disappearance and a child sent abroad and…
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FTC carried out on-site probe into Coupang: sources
Korea's fair trade watchdog has carried out another on-site probe into the Korean arm of U.S.-listed Coupang Inc. in…
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Man ordered to pay full damages for wasting police resources with fake bomb threat
A court has ordered a man in his 20s to pay 12.56 million won ($9,136) in damages for wasting police resources last…
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Im Sung-jae to compete at Presidents Cup as captain's pick
Korean PGA Tour veteran Im Sung-jae will tee off at the upcoming Presidents Cup as a captain's pick for the…
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LG Twins sign ex-closer Go Woo-suk following brief MLB stint
The LG Twins announced Wednesday they have signed their former All-Star closer Go Woo-suk for the rest of this Korean…
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BOK says inflation to ease in Sept. but underlying pressures to persist
Inflation in September is expected to ease from the previous month as a base effect fades, but underlying price…
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Number of foreign workers under Employment Permit System hits record high
The number of foreign workers staying in Korea under the Employment Permit System (EPS) reached a record high of…
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LG Electronics, Marriott team up on hotel room technology platform
LG Electronics has partnered with Marriott International to develop a cloud-based technology platform to enhance…
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THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026
301-San Marino, one of the smallest nations in the world and the world's oldest republic still in existence, is founded…
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Veterans ministry seeks 8% hike in 2027 budget for expanded honors, key projects
The veterans ministry said Wednesday it is seeking an 8 percent hike in its 2027 budget to expand veterans benefits,…
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Kia's US sales hit record high in August; Hyundai sales decline
Kia Corp. posted record monthly sales in the United States in August, while Hyundai Motor Co. reported a decline in…
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Actress Ji Ye-eun to marry dancer Vata in December
Actress Ji Ye-eun and dancer Vata will marry on Dec. 12 after about a year of dating, their agencies said Wednesday.…
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Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' aims for top prize at Venice film fest
Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong's latest feature "Possible Love" is set to vie for the Golden Lion at this year's…
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A quick fix? Moreno gets the nod
The search for the next coach for Korea's national football team is over — for a few weeks at least. On Tuesday, the…
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Uzbekistan turns past to narrative for future
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — As the last light faded over New Tashkent on Friday, hundreds of drones rose into the sky,…
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Pakistani man gets 7-year prison term in child rape case
A Pakistani man was sentenced to seven years in prison Wednesday for sexually assaulting foreign children nearly two…
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AI set to transform tourism in Hadong
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has selected six technology companies to test artificial intelligence (AI)…
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Hyundai cooling film takes heat off police buses
For police officers spending long hours in buses during Korea’s summer heat, relief may soon come not from stronger air…
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US Army acquisition chief visits Hanwha Aerospace in Changwon
The U.S. Army’s top acquisition official visited Hanwha Aerospace’s defense production sites in Changwon, South…
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Hyun Bin makes first variety show appearance in 23 years
A little-known connection between actor Hyun Bin and entertainer Yoo Jae-suk took the spotlight on SBS variety show…
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Samsung, LG to exhibit AI home ecosystem at IFA 2026
Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics will exhibit their artificial intelligence (AI) home appliances at IFA 2026,…
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Gender minister nominee says aware of concerns over keeping Assembly seat
Gender Minister nominee Yong Hye-in said Wednesday she is aware of concerns over retaining her National Assembly seat…
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Lee says now is time to expand economic pie, rather than welfare
President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday it is unrealistic to pursue both economic growth and welfare expansion for now,…
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