Special counsel seeks 30-yr term for ex-president over NK drone incursion
A special counsel team on Friday demanded a 30-year prison term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol in his appeals trial…
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5 people believed dead following shooting at Oregon elementary school, officials say
Authorities believe at least five people are dead following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon,…
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1 firefighter in cardiac arrest, 2 injured in Bucheon factory fire
One firefighter went into cardiac arrest and two others were injured Friday as they responded to a fire at a factory in…
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Seoul stocks open higher after 7-day losing streak
Seoul stocks opened higher Friday after the previous session's over 7 percent dip amid woes over artificial…
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'AI artists' perform improvised jazz at Jarasum Jazz Festival
Artificial intelligence (AI) models developed by a research team led by Korea Advanced Institute of Science and…
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Korea adds 113,000 jobs in September
Korea added 113,000 jobs in September, marking three consecutive months of employment gains over 100,000, government…
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Invitation to Estonia: Conductor Paavo Järvi connects his homeland to world
“Knowing that many people don’t even know where Estonia is — that is an important task for us.” Paavo Järvi, 63, one of…
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University of Tokyo engineer becomes classical piano sensation
Pianist Hayato Sumino, who will give a recital at Lotte Concert Hall on Oct. 29, holds a master’s degree in engineering…
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Fed rate hike call seen tight as inflation heats up
A Federal Reserve interest-rate decision later this month may be a closer call than previously thought after Labor…
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Houthis say targeted Saudi oil giant Aramco, vow more attacks
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Yemen's Houthis said Wednesday they had targeted facilities belonging to Saudi Aramco, after…
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Pope Leo back on his feet after shock cancer diagnosis
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo's recovery from surgery is progressing as expected and he has begun walking in his hospital…
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New York to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages after teen's death
NEW YORK — New York City lawmakers plan to ban horse-drawn carriages from Central Park, ending their more than 150-year…
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Katie Zacharia's debut shows pitfalls and possibilities of White House press secretary's role
President Donald Trump's new press secretary stepped to the podium, the eyes of a packed room of journalists — and many…
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The first new sunscreen type in 25 years has arrived on US store shelves
WASHINGTON — For the first time in more than a quarter-century, Americans have a new option when shopping for…
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US drops case against ex-CIA analyst accused of aiding S. Korea
NEW YORK — U.S. prosecutors have agreed to drop charges against a former CIA analyst accused of working as an agent of…
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Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a…
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Wall Street tumbles as hot inflation data feeds worries about Fed rate hikes
Hotter-than-expected inflation data sent Wall Street tumbling on Wednesday, with worries about more interest rate hikes…
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Oil prices gain on attacks in Saudi Arabia, Iran's new tactics to target tankers
NEW YORK — Oil prices rose on Wednesday after the Houthis attacked Saudi Aramco's headquarters and Iran said it was…
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US stocks drop to their worst day since July as inflation worsens
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks dropped to their worst day since July on Wednesday following the latest signal that inflation is…
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Migrant Indie Art Festival seeks artistic independence with Declaration of Freedom
The Migrant Indie Art Festival is back for its 15th year, but this time it's being held under a new name. Organized by…
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[INTERVIEW] Alaska Airlines eyes Asia expansion as Korea route gains traction
SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines is looking to expand its presence in Asia as its Incheon-Seattle route gains traction, with…
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Hyundai Motor's tech bets face headwinds as core business loses steam
Hyundai Motor’s weakening auto profitability is raising questions about the sustainability of its costly investments in…
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How Mediheal is evolving beyond sheet masks
Best known for turning sheet masks into a beauty routine staple, L&P Cosmetic’s Mediheal is building its next stage of…
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Trump claims again Korea to invest in Alaska LNG project under trade deal
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Korea will invest $50 billion in a massive liquefied…
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Hegseth's unserious address again shows his unfitness for office
Nearly two years into his role as secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth has yet to leave his old job as a Fox News host…
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Lee Soo-man's new girl group A2O Lite tops Melon chart
A2O Lite, the first girl group produced by former SM Entertainment chief Lee Soo-man, reached No. 1 on Korea's largest…
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Zelenskyy says 'we count' on US partnership, urges Starlink switch-on
LONDON — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that Ukraine counts on its partnership with the United States…
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Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia faces scrutiny over claims she's a lawyer
NEW YORK — The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she…
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1581-The first ballet "Ballet Comique de la Reine," commissioned by Catherine de Medici, is staged in Paris…
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There was a city here
I almost didn't notice the sign. Driving through Cheorwon on a research trip last July, we kept passing things that…
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Seoul should listen carefully to Gen. Brunson
Gen. Xavier Brunson, commander of the United Nations Command, South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command and United…
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Seoul mayor says to press ahead with housing supply plan
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said Thursday the city government plans to press ahead with its supply plan for the housing…
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President Lee to meet US-Korea Business Council chair to discuss cooperation
President Lee Jae Myung was set to meet Thursday with the chair of the U.S.-Korea Business Council (USKBC) to discuss…
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BTS' 'Hooligan' music video tops 100 mil. YouTube views
The music video for “Hooligan,” a track from BTS’ fifth studio album “ARIRANG,” surpassed 100 million YouTube views at…
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S. Korea to kick off annual Hoguk exercise next week
The South Korean military will launch an annual outdoor defense field exercise next week, along with some joint field…
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Twins dealt another injury blow as they advance in KBO postseason
The first postseason victory of the year for the LG Twins came at a cost Wednesday night, as speedster Shin Min-jae…
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