Why are people in their 20s vulnerable to drug abuse?
Until the mid-2010s, Korea was known as a relatively “drug-free” nation. Illicit drug use was viewed as a peripheral…
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As foreign tourists crowd Seoul's nat'l museums, regional venues struggle to keep pace
Foreign visitors to Korea’s national museums are heavily concentrated at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul, data…
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Gangnam expands medical tourism footprint from US to Southeast Asia
Long celebrated as the bustling heart of K-pop and luxury fashion, Gangnam District in southern Seoul is rapidly…
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Finda to become 1st fintech firm to acquire savings bank
Finda, a loan comparison platform, is set to acquire a savings bank, in what would be a first for a Korean fintech…
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Religious sect leader sentenced to 33 years in prison for sexual assault
A local district court on Monday sentenced the leader of the religious sect Jesus Morning Star (JMS) to a 33-year…
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From robotic gloves to safer batteries, CUHK puts research to work
HONG KONG — From helping stroke patients perform everyday tasks to developing safer ways to store electricity,…
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Hanbok Culture Week kicks off with events at over 410 venues
From the royal stone courtyards of Gyeongbok Palace to international cultural centers in Canada, Japan and Denmark, the…
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FEBC-Korea celebrates 70th anniversary of gospel broadcasting
Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC)-Korea marked its 70th anniversary with a three-day series of commemorative events…
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Jeju expands job opportunities to bring overseas Korean youth into local workforce
As provincial communities grapple with demographic shifts and labor shortages, island authorities and national agencies…
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S. Korea to launch solid-fuel space rocket postponed in June by year-end
South Korea plans to push for the launch of a solid-fuel space rocket by the end of this year, after it was postponed…
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'The Remarried Empress' comes to life as star-studded cast transforms into webtoon royalty
The lavish fantasy world of "The Remarried Empress" is finally stepping off the page, with newly released stills…
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Putin proposes summit with Trump and Xi to discuss Ukraine deal, WSJ says
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a summit next month with US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi…
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Global AI & Digital Summit kicks off 3-day run in Seoul
A global event aimed at exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation can deliver practical…
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Reconstructed skeleton of extinct Dokdo sea lion goes on display in Seoul
A full-scale reconstruction of an extinct Dokdo sea lion’s skeleton went on public view at Seoul Station, Monday,…
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China's economy picks up pace in Q3 as exports power uneven recovery
BEIJING — China's economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter as a surge in exports and strong factory…
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Chief of national museum apologizes over wrongful attribution of item on display
The director of the National Museum of Korea issued a formal apology Monday after a calligraphic work from his private…
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KBO regular-season champions Wiz reward manager with record contract
The Korean baseball regular-season champions KT Wiz rewarded their manager, Lee Kang-chul, with a record contract…
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First lady Kim says hopes Korean adoptees will grow closer to homeland
First lady Kim Hea Kyung on Monday expressed hope that Koreans adopted overseas would grow closer to their motherland…
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Fathers take on more, but mothers still bear heavier domestic workload
For a 33-year-old bank employee surnamed Jung raising a 3-year-old son in Seoul’s Yeongdeungpo District, coming home…
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Seoul-themed goods turn city pride into revenues for small businesses
Seoul’s landmarks, colors and cultural identity are becoming selling points for small businesses, with city-backed…
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Macron notes 'failures' after France unrest
PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron, under pressure after violent protests in France, acknowledged on Monday "failures in…
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400-meter chicken feast planned on Jamsu Bridge to mark end of vehicle traffic
Imagine a yellow dining table stretching 400 meters across the Han River, laden with crispy, golden-fried chicken and…
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Gov't, businesses team up to help retired detection dogs find new homes
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs last week joined Trinity Airways and Sono Pet Clubs & Resorts for a…
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Chinese officials to visit Korea to discuss bilateral ties, Saemangeum cooperation
A delegation of Chinese local government officials will visit Korea this week to explore ways to expand exchanges and…
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[PHOTO] King Charles' birthday party in Seoul
The Union Jack is projected on the facade of the British Embassy in Korea as it hosted the 2026 King’s Birthday Party…
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[PHOTO] Visit Yeoncheon's charms
Foreign tourists participate in the Demilitarized Zone tour program organized by Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), the…
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Gyeonggi Province faces sustainability test as spending cuts meet resistance
Gyeonggi Province’s fiscal emergency is exposing a growing dilemma for local governments nationwide: how to meet rising…
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Klook opens Seoul Station pickup center for Jindo specialty foods
Global booking platform Klook has opened a dedicated pickup center at Seoul Station, allowing tourists to collect…
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Katseye performs at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
K-pop girl group Katseye performed its hit songs at the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Los Angeles on Sunday…
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Hyundai Glovis plans Philadelphia port expansion, vehicle terminal operations
Hyundai Glovis plans to extend its dedicated site agreement at the Port of Philadelphia through 2056 and enter the…
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SK hynix's potential Solidigm IPO conflicts with shareholder protection rules: watchdog chief
Korean regulators believe SK hynix’s potential listing of its NAND flash memory subsidiary Solidigm in the United…
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Senior prosecutor says withdrawal of indictments against Lee not considered
A senior prosecutor said Monday that the prosecution has not considered withdrawing indictments in cases involving…
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Lee has lunch, meets with reporters to mark 500th day in office
President Lee Jae Myung on Monday made a previously unannounced visit to the press center of Cheong Wa Dae for lunch…
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Gyeonggi Gov. Choo apologizes again over remarks criticized as disparaging firefighters
Gyeonggi Province Gov. Choo Mi-ae apologized again Monday over her controversial remarks describing firefighters as a…
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Jinju forum returns for 4th straight year
JINJU, South Gyeongsang Province — The Jinju International Forum on Entrepreneurship opened Monday for its fourth…
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Rubio says Ukraine and Russia should be focused on ending the war
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan — Ukraine and Russia should be focused on ending the war between them, US Secretary of State…
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