Korean economy continues to improve on strong AI-led exports, investment
The Korean economy continued to improve, supported by strong exports and investment related to artificial intelligence…
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Hormuz traffic dips to lowest since May after US, Iranian strikes on ships
SINGAPORE — An average of 10 commodity ships transited the Strait of Hormuz per day over the past 10 days, the lowest…
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Subcontracting to unlicensed firms blamed for last year's data center fire: audit agency
Unlicensed firms were subcontracted to carry out a battery replacement project at the state data center and caused a…
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Athlete eyes Asian Games gold medals in real, virtual taekwondo events
No Korean taekwondo practitioner has won more than one gold medal at an Asian Games, for the simple reason that…
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Unification Church leader appeals 2-year sentence in bribery case
Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja has appealed her two-year prison sentence for bribing the wife of former President…
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Jay Park surprises fans with new single 'Daddy'
Jay Park, the Korean American artist who helped forge the modern blueprint for idol hip-hop stardom, will release a…
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'Empress Ki' star Baek Jin-hee to marry after long-distance romance
Actress Baek Jin-hee, known for her roles in hit Korean dramas including "Empress Ki," is set to marry a noncelebrity…
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Democrats always hoping they have a shot at Texas
Democrats always hoping they have a shot at Texas
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The friend who never disagrees
For centuries, knowledge, wisdom and advice came with a face. These faces belonged to teachers, professors, parents,…
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Far-right Alternative for Germany party wins big in regional election but falls short of majority
MAGDEBURG, Germany — The far-right Alternative for Germany party surged to a resounding victory in a regional election…
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Mosquito numbers double in just a week as scorching summer heat eases
Mosquitoes are out in force this fall as the summer heat eases and the weather turns cooler, with the latest mosquito…
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GPT-6 Astra aces Korean college entrance exam
An analysis showed OpenAI's new artificial intelligence (AI) model earned a perfect score on the College Scholastic…
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Public sector gender pay gap falls below 20% for 1st time
The gender pay gap at Korea's public institutions fell below 20 percent for the first time on record, part of a broader…
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Musinsa launches Pharmacy Beauty
Musinsa Beauty will introduce a new retail format combining beauty products and pharmacy services through a partnership…
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TripleS cuts concert price amid rising K-pop ticket costs
K-pop girl group tripleS slashed its concert ticket prices. As inflation continues to drive up costs, live concert…
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SNU professor finds key to improving stability of LMR EV batteries
Seoul National University professor Lim Jong-woo, in collaboration with LG Energy Solution, has identified a key factor…
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Prepare for era of extreme aging
Korea is on course to have the world’s oldest population by 2060, overtaking Japan. The projection is more than a…
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Korea targets Mongolia's wealthy miners for its next big health care boom
Far from the sleek aesthetic clinics of Gangnam in southern Seoul, a quiet revolution in global health care is taking…
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Samsung Group to begin 2nd-half 2026 open recruitment
Samsung Group will begin its open recruitment for the second half of 2026 on Tuesday, hiring new employees across 19…
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AI meets history at Gyeongju's landmark World Heritage Industry Expo
Ancient history meets cutting-edge innovation this week as Gyeongju, the former capital of the Silla Kingdom (57…
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Korea's 1st US investment project stalled over unclear terms
Korea’s first project under its $350 billion investment commitment to the U.S. appears to be locked in a stalemate, as…
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Nongshim heir Shin Sang-yeol to marry SK Telecom employee
Shin Sang-yeol, vice president at Nongshim and a third-generation member of its founding family, will marry an SK…
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DPK chief pushes constitutional revision, leaves presidential term change open
Ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) leader Kim Min-seok said Monday that his party will push for constitutional…
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Nepal marks national mourning day after deadly flood
KATHMANDU — Grief-stricken Nepalis entered the traditional Hindu last day of mourning on Monday for the hundreds who…
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Frieze, Kiaf Seoul point to Korea's recovering art market
In the art world, sales are often the barometer of a successful art fair. A successful fair is typically measured by a…
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Hair-loss treatment stocks emerge as Korea's latest market theme
Hair-loss treatment stocks have emerged as the latest theme in Korea's equity market, drawing investors searching for…
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Special counsel launches investigation into local election ballot shortages
A special counsel team officially launched Monday to investigate ballot shortages reported across the country during…
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Korean forward Lee Hyun-jung signs Exhibit 10 deal with NBA's Portland
Korean sharpshooter Lee Hyun-jung signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Portland Trail Blazers with an invite to…
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Hyundai's AI ambitions face investor reality check
Hyundai Motor’s ambitious artificial intelligence (AI) pivot faces a credibility test as foreign investors retreat amid…
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HYBE chairman case reaches prosecutors: What's next for him?
The police file on HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk arrived at the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office last week with…
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Ex-senior prosecutor tapped as inaugural head of new investigation agency
Interior Minister Yun Ho-jung on Monday nominated a former senior prosecutor to serve as the inaugural head of the…
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Nighttime splashes draw nearly 600,000 to Seoul's Han River parks this summer
Seoul’s Han River parks drew nearly 600,000 visitors to six public swimming and splash facilities this summer, as…
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Tigers slugger Kim Do-yeong voted KBO's top player for August
Kia Tigers slugger Kim Do-yeong has been voted the top player in Korean baseball for August. The Korea Baseball…
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Nexen Tire expands global reach as primary supplier for Hyundai's new Avante
Nexen Tire is putting its tires on Hyundai Motor’s redesigned Avante as it seeks to expand its presence across markets…
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Seoul to host 2026 Seoul Design International Forum on future of vital cities
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will host the 2026 Seoul Design International Forum on September 15 at Art Hall 2 of…
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