IVE to release new song 'Looks Can Kill'
K-pop girl group IVE will release a new song, "Looks Can Kill," on Monday, its agency, Starship Entertainment, said.…
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Oil tanker on fire after hitting mine in Hormuz: Iran's Guards
TEHRAN — Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Monday an oil tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a…
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China's embassy issues fresh Thailand travel alert over kidnappings, job scams
China's embassy in Thailand has warned citizens to carefully plan their trips and pay extra attention to transport…
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Will the Bardella scandal sink Le Pen?
PARIS — Jordan Bardella is little known outside of France. But if Marine Le Pen, the leader of the far-right National…
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Badminton star An Se-young sets record for most int'l women's singles titles
With her latest victory in Denmark over the weekend, Korean badminton star An Se-young set the record for the most…
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Korea to send delegation to Kazakhstan for water industry cooperation
Korea will send a delegation to Kazakhstan to expand bilateral cooperation in the water industry and support Korean…
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Chungnam National University offers hands-on agricultural programs
Chungnam National University is nurturing future agricultural workers through programs that give university and high…
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N. Korea touts 'invincible' comradeship with Russia at diplomatic event
North Korea has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening relations with Russia at a diplomatic event, calling its ties…
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1 KATUSA killed, 3 USFK soldiers injured in rollover crash in Daegu
DAEGU — One Korean soldier attached to the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) was killed and three others, including two U.S.…
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TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026
1097-The first Crusaders arrive in Antioch, Ancient Syria, during the First Crusade 1603-Chinese uprising in the…
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SEVENTEEN's Jeonghan, Joshua chase dreams in new unit album
SEVENTEEN members Jeonghan and Joshua explore the shifting boundaries between fantasy and reality in “DREAMSCAPE,”…
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NMIXX explores unusual muses, makes wishes with 'Strange Muse'
K-pop powerhouse NMIXX is back on Monday with "Strange Muse," the group's sixth mini album that pushes the…
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Yongsan to deploy 2,550 personnel in Itaewon to prevent repeat of Halloween tragedy
With the approach of Oct. 31, a Saturday that promises packed streets and spirited celebrations, local authorities in…
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Inaugural SCIA chief reaffirms pledge to end 'politicization' of investigations
The inaugural chief of the Serious Crime Investigation Agency (SCIA) on Monday reiterated his pledge to end the…
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Korean won's earlier slide 'out of line' with fundamentals: finance minister
BANGKOK — The Korean won's sharp decline against the U.S. dollar earlier this year was "out of line" with the country's…
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Korea's growth could exceed IMF projection: finance minister
BANGKOK — Korea's economic growth could exceed projections by international organizations, including the International…
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ITZY's Chaeryeong to make solo debut with mini album 'Lovesick' on Nov. 9
Chaeryeong of K-pop girl group ITZY will make her solo debut on Nov. 9 with a mini album, titled “Lovesick,” with the…
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Jeju's haenyeo bring lifetime of diving stories to comedy stage
SEOGWIPO, Jeju Island — “Dragon King!” chanted three haenyeo standing shoulder to shoulder on stage, with long…
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Samjin Foods opens Shanghai store, targets China expansion
Samjin Foods is taking its Korean fish cake brand deeper into China, opening its first store in Shanghai’s central…
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HD Hyundai demonstrates autonomous USV technology in US
HD Hyundai has become the first Korean company to successfully demonstrate unmanned surface vessel (USV) technology in…
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Job seekers in Korea spend $400 monthly preparing for employment, survey finds
Nearly 7 in 10 young job seekers in Korea feel financially strained by the cost of finding work, spending an average of…
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LG CNS earns global recognition for AI-powered workplace services
LG CNS has earned international recognition for its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered workplace services, becoming…
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FSS chief vows stronger cybersecurity after data breaches
The chief of Korea's financial watchdog on Monday pledged to strengthen cybersecurity at local financial institutions…
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Auto exports fall 5.5% in Sept. amid Mideast tensions
Korea's automobile exports fell 5.5 percent in September from a year earlier due to persistent tensions in the Middle…
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Korean singer-songwriter eldon brings his 'Comic Book' world to life with Asia, US tour
Korean singer-songwriter eldon kicked off his first-ever world tour Saturday, bringing his “Comic Book” series to Asia…
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Hanwha to distribute 2027 braille calendar to mark 100th anniv. of Korean braille system
Hanwha Group said Monday it will produce and distribute 40,000 copies of its 2027 Braille calendar for visually…
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Scientist-turned-CUHK president puts independent thinking at heart of AI education
HONG KONG — When asked what surprised him most about artificial intelligence (AI), Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, vice-chancellor…
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APR expands US retail presence as Medicube hits Costco shelves
Korean beauty company APR said Monday that its flagship skin care brand, Medicube, is now sold in about 400 Costco…
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A Twosome Place makes US debut in Virginia, drawing all-day crowds
Korean dessert cafe chain A Twosome Place has opened its first U.S. store, in Alexandria, Virginia, the company said…
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Kwangwoon University expands academic ties with 3 universities in Qingdao
Kwangwoon University is expanding academic partnerships with three universities in Qingdao in China’s Shandong…
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Kids prank anti-vaxxer with measles makeup
Kids prank anti-vaxxer with measles makeup
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Lotte World Aquarium offers up-close look at capybara, otter behavior
Lotte World Aquarium in Songpa District, southeastern Seoul, has launched a series of tailored behavioral enrichment…
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Pope John Paul II
At each World Youth Day (WYD), patron saints are chosen as models of faith for young people. Based on the event’s…
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Seoul shares narrow losses late Monday morning on institutional buying
Seoul shares narrowed their losses late Monday morning helped by institutional buying after a technology-led sell-off…
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Seoul to turn Han River campsites into open-air feast for 2026 Barbecue Festival
Seoul is turning an autumn weekend along the Han River into a sprawling culinary festival, bringing together celebrity…
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