SK Telecom turns everyday photos into searchable AI records
Photos taken in passing can become difficult to find when they are needed most, but SK Telecom is introducing a feature…
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Go Woo-suk headed back to minors for Minnesota Twins after clearing waivers
Korean pitcher Go Woo-suk is on his way back to the minor leagues after clearing waivers. The Minnesota Twins made the…
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Cause of death unknown for woman in Jeju missing person case: police
The exact cause of death remains unknown for a missing woman who was recently found dead on the southern resort island…
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Musinsa enters Malaysia, expands partnership with Indonesia's MAP
Musinsa, a Korean fashion and beauty platform operator, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement to bring its…
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Gov't team begins ground search for 9 missing Koreans in Nepal floods
A government joint rapid response team on Monday began a ground search for nine Koreans missing in massive floods in…
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Korean beef exports to Hong Kong expand under eased quarantine rules
Korean beef exporters are set to regain access to Hong Kong from parts of Gyeonggi Province and North Gyeongsang…
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Korea, US agree to expand cooperation in nuclear, high-energy physics
Government officials from Korea and the United States met in Washington, D.C., last week and agreed to expand…
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Naver-Kurly grocery venture reports 10-fold rise in 1st-year transactions
Kurly N Mart, an online grocery service launched jointly by Naver and Kurly, saw its transaction volume surge tenfold…
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Director Yoon Ga-eun wins top honors for gender equality in Korean culture
Long before the Korean public started thinking about women being behind the camera as well as in front of it, creative…
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University of Seoul's Startup Foundation participates in entrepreneurship support project
The University of Seoul’s Startup Foundation will help foster innovative entrepreneurs by taking part in the…
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Unification Church leader sentenced to 2-year prison term in bribery case
A Seoul district court on Monday sentenced Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja to two years in prison in a bribery…
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HYBE chairman to be referred to prosecution over alleged deception of shareholders: police
Bang Si-hyuk, chairman of K-pop powerhouse HYBE, will be referred to the prosecution this week for possible indictment…
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Applied Materials strives to cooperate with chipmakers to shorten equipment lead time
Applied Materials Korea Country President Park Gwang-sun said Monday that the semiconductor engineering solutions…
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Olive Young's 2026 sales to foreign customers top $727 mil. by Aug.
Foreign customers' purchases at health and beauty retailer CJ Olive Young surpassed 1 trillion won ($727.5 million) at…
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SK On wins $1.1 bil. ESS battery deal in US
SK On, the battery-making unit of Korea’s SK Innovation, said Monday it has signed a long-term deal to supply battery…
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Korea steps up checks on Chinese cabbage, kimchi amid formaldehyde scare
Korean authorities have intensified safety checks on imported Chinese cabbage and kimchi — staples of Korean cuisine —…
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Dongwon F&B launches health-focused Chuseok gift sets
Dongwon F&B has launched more than 110 types of gift sets for this year’s Chuseok holiday, expanding offerings…
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[COVER STORY] Lee bets on same economic playbook despite Cabinet reshuffle
President Lee Jae Myung is betting on the same economic playbook despite his Cabinet reshuffle, with career bureaucrats…
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Korea's biz lobby group chief calls for stronger economic ties with Japan
The head of Korea's major business lobby group on Monday stressed the need for closer economic cooperation with Japan,…
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Seoul Plaza turns into after-work fitness hub
Seoul Plaza is set to become an after-work fitness hub this fall, offering free evening classes for residents looking…
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Seoul finds harmful substances in 7 children's products
Products marketed for children 14 and older are drawing scrutiny after Seoul officials had safety concerns or found…
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Ieodo seminar to discuss maritime security threats, cooperation in East Asia
The 10th Ieodo International Seminar will bring together experts in maritime security and international law on Jeju…
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KOSPI reverses losses as Samsung, SK hynix buybacks lift sentiment
The benchmark KOSPI rebounded from a steep opening drop to close higher, Monday, as share buybacks by Samsung…
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Seoul Jewelry Week returns with AI-powered styling pop-up, runway show tied to fashion week
More than 100 Seoul-based jewelry brands are taking part in "Seoul Jewelry Week 2026," a citywide promotional event…
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Supreme Court rules Korea Zinc's SMC-based restriction of Young Poong's voting rights 'unlawful'
The Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that Korea Zinc unlawfully restricted the voting rights of its largest…
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Referee faces calls for lifetime ban over alleged period remark to Ji So-yun
A referee's reported remarks to veteran midfielder Ji So-yun of Suwon FC Women have sparked sexual harassment…
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Rescue efforts intensify after Nepal-Tibet flooding as deaths climb past 900
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Rescuers were trying to find trapped workers in at least a dozen hydroelectric plant sites Monday…
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S. Korean ambassador to Moscow to attend Russia's economic forum
South Korea's ambassador to Russia will attend Russia's annual Eastern Economic Forum this week in Vladivostok, a…
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Iran retaliates after first US strikes in a month
TEHRAN — Iran attacked U.S. military targets in the Middle East on Monday in retaliation for the first American strikes…
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Prosecutors seek 10-year sentence for Pakistani man in child rape case
Prosecutors have sought a heavy sentence for a Pakistani national indicted for sexually assaulting foreign children…
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What to expect as China's Xi Jinping attends SCO summit in Bishkek
As Washington’s strategic focus shifts and energy and grain supply disruptions continue to unsettle the Middle East,…
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Cabinet reshuffle falls short of expectations for changes: experts
President Lee Jae Myung’s reshuffle of six ministers is largely viewed as a measure to gain momentum for his policies…
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1 dead, 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash floods
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — One person died and about 15 people are missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood at the…
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Seoul unveils first-ever autumn night festival map
When the autumn sun sets over the Han River, the capital’s urban centers usually rely on bright neon storefronts and…
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Pikachu in hanbok: Pokémon powers up Korea's regional tourism drive
For millions of pop-culture enthusiasts around the world, catching ’em all is a lifelong pursuit. Now, Korea’s tourism…
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New AI policy chief warns of export control risks, vows push for homegrown AI
Ha Jung-woo, the new standing vice chairman of the Presidential Council on National Artificial Intelligence Strategy…
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