KOSPI edges higher as battery, auto gains offset chip losses
Korean stocks reversed steep early losses to close slightly higher Monday, as bargain hunting in secondary battery and…
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[COVER STORY] Labor rigidity hinders Korean shipbuilders' ability to take more orders
Korean shipbuilders are struggling to expand production capacities despite order books stretching years ahead. Their…
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Seoul stocks open sharply lower after US tech sell-off
Seoul shares opened sharply lower Monday in the wake of a technology-centered sell-off on Wall Street, as concerns…
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Tradition isn't everything: Foreign nationals say cafes are most Korean places of all
Not long ago, I asked Conrad, a British participant on a food tour, what he considered the most quintessentially…
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3 Seoul architectural gems where art meets everyday life
What might it look like if gentle waves rippled across the surface of the sea? The sky shimmers and the grass seems to…
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Gen Z workplace communication sparks friction in Korean offices
"This new hire is really strange. Even when calls come in, they do not answer, and when given instructions, they do not…
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Dark Side of Seoul Podcast digs up city's secrets
Korea has always been conscious of its own image, even as K-content exports and inbound tourism numbers continue to…
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Rookie embracing cleanup role in 1st KBO postseason
GWANGJU — Playing in his first Korean baseball postseason, LG Twins infielder Moon Jeong-bin wants to have as much fun…
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Tigers starter eager to enjoy 'adrenaline rush' of 1st KBO postseason game
GWANGJU — It has been seven years since right-hander Adam Oller last played in a postseason game, and it came in the…
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Korea should approach Trump with business mindset, Sunny Park says
When Sunny K. Park arrived in the United States in 1974 with just $200 in his pocket, he had little idea that he would…
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Wearable robots offer mobility to people with disabilities in Seoul
Advanced rehabilitation involving wearable robotics has traditionally remained out of reach for many due to high costs…
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Lee pays tribute to firefighter killed in Bucheon factory fire
President Lee Jae Myung paid his respects Saturday to a firefighter who died while responding to a factory fire in…
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A stronger renminbi is not quick fix for global imbalances
BEIJING — The renminbi is back at the center of debates about global macroeconomic imbalances. With China’s merchandise…
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Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia put on hold by Trump
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters Saturday to speak out in favor of new U.S.…
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Hyundai Motor steps up physical AI push amid Chinese competition, stock slump
UIWANG, South Korea — Seeking to remain competitive against fast-growing Chinese automakers and find new sources of…
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Democrats need an agenda, not theatrics
With a month to go until midterm elections, Democrats find themselves in better shape than expected. Odds are, they’ll…
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Seoul's peace offensive clashes with geopolitics
Since its inauguration in 2025, the current South Korean administration has maintained a steadfast, yet increasingly…
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Voice phishing cases detected by major banks double in 2025
The number of voice phishing transactions confirmed as fraud after being flagged by monitoring systems at major…
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What do we need most in the age of AI?
In 2018, the United Kingdom appointed the world's first minister for loneliness. Japan subsequently established a…
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202 B.C.-Battle of Zama: Hannibal Barca and the Carthaginian army are defeated by Roman legions under Scipio Africanus,…
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Analysts forecast BOK to hold benchmark rate unchanged at upcoming meeting: poll
Local economic experts expect the Bank of Korea (BOK) to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its upcoming…
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Japan to launch spacecraft on mission to get samples from Martian moon
TOKYO — Japan is set to launch a spacecraft on the world's first mission to bring back samples from Phobos, one of the…
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Won strengthens on robust exports, increased dollar supply
The Korean won has strengthened against the U.S. dollar amid an increase in dollar supply driven by robust exports,…
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Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base
EDMONTON, Alberta — Canada’s defense minister said Saturday that people were killed and injured in an incident at a…
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Korea's growth momentum to strengthen amid chip boom: finance minister
BANGKOK — Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il has stressed Korea's economic growth is set to gain further momentum amid the…
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Number of inmates granted early parole rises on prison overcrowding: lawmaker
The number of inmates released on parole before serving 60 percent of their full sentence has increased due to prison…
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AI boom sustains Korea's growth despite global headwinds: IMF official
BANGKOK — Korea appears to be weathering global economic headwinds thanks to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom,…
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Finance minister stresses tackling disparities for sustainable growth at IMFC
BANGKOK — Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il has stressed the need to address disparities to achieve sustainable growth…
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Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years
PARIS — Rioting erupted in cities across France on Saturday as demonstrations against rising living costs and declining…
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Out-of-control truck kills 13 at Hindu festival in India
NEW DELHI, India — A speeding truck in India killed 13 people when it ploughed into a crowd at a Hindu festival,…
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Special exhibition to offer rare glimpse at ancient Egyptian mummies
From a pair of cat mummies to a limestone statue of an elite family, a special exhibition co-hosted by Yonhap News…
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Sejong University expands Korean language education through King Sejong Institute Macao
Sejong University said it is expanding Korean language education and international exchanges through its partnership in…
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Kazakh man apprehended in viral Icheon road ambush case
Police have apprehended a Kazakh man suspected of carrying out an ambush-style attack on a car at night in Icheon,…
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Jeonbuk National University sociology students win top prizes in presentation competition
Students from Jeonbuk National University’s Department of Sociology won top honors in an academic presentation…
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