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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Foreign tourist arrivals up 21.3% through July, driven by Japanese visitors
Korea welcomed 12.8 million foreign tourists in the first seven months of 2026, a 21.3 percent increase from 10.56…
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US strikes Iranian rocket launchers at Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks
WASHINGTON — U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in their first military action in a…
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Bingo card for the soul: Seoul uses small steps to help people step outside
When one resident signed up for a municipal outdoor initiative earlier this summer, taking a walk in the rain was not…
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SK hynix still reviewing feasibility of Japan semiconductor plant
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said Monday that SK hynix is still reviewing the possibility of establishing a joint…
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Seoul, Tokyo deepen AI cooperation through digital administration
Seoul and Tokyo are moving to turn their growing digital ties into practical projects, with officials from both cities…
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Korea imposes travel ban on parts of Pakistan
The foreign ministry on Monday imposed a Level 4 travel ban on parts of Pakistan amid a surge in violence linked to…
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Police to disclose identity of suspect in murder of Chinese graduate student
Police said Monday they will disclose the personal details and photo of a Chinese university lecturer accused of…
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Prosecutors seek death penalty for Gwangju murder suspect
Prosecutors on Monday sought the death penalty for a man accused of murdering a female high school student in the…
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Suspect arrested after Swiss rave shooting kills 1
GENEVA — A suspect has been arrested after a weekend shooting at a rave in northern Switzerland that left one person…
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9 Koreans rescued from Nepal floods return home
Nine out of the 10 Koreans who were safely rescued after being initially stranded following massive flooding in Nepal…
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Taiwan says 'unpredictable' China strengthens air, sea control nearby
TAIPEI — An increasingly unpredictable Beijing is tightening its grip on the air and sea around Taiwan, Taipei said in…
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Over 6,000 infected with Ebola in Congo
DAKAR — The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed the 6,000 mark, government…
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Why are Korean films struggling to compete in summer blockbuster race?
Moviegoers flocked to theaters this summer. “Spider-Man: Brand New” had drawn 8.29 million viewers as of Aug. 27, while…
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'I'd feel guilty recommending this path': Young Korean pediatric doctors lament frontline working conditions
At 41, Shim Ju-hyeon, a clinical assistant professor at the Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, is…
Read at source →US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks
WASHINGTON — U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in their first military action in a…
Read at source →1 dead, 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flooding
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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Iran is attacking US forces in Jordan, Fox News reports, citing US source
WASHINGTON — Iran is attacking U.S. forces stationed in Jordan, Fox News reporter Trey Yingst said on Sunday, citing a…
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S. Korea not to attend Russia's economic forum this week
South Korea will not attend the Eastern Economic Forum opening this week in Russia's Vladivostok, the unification…
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Nepal flood death toll rises to 900, more than 4,700 missing: disaster authority
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Authorities were intensifying rescue efforts after catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet killed…
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Court to rule on Unification Church leader's bribery case involving ex-first lady
A Seoul district court was set to rule Monday on Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja's bribery case that includes…
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University of Seoul's Startup Foundation participates in entrepreneurship project
The University of Seoul’s Startup Foundation will help foster innovative entrepreneurs by taking part in the…
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Lee needs new policies to win back public trust
President Lee Jae Myung’s reshuffle of six Cabinet ministers was necessary. In fact, he seemed to have little choice…
Read at source →University of Seoul's Startup Support Foundation participates in entrepreneurship project
The University of Seoul’s Startup Support Foundation will help foster innovative entrepreneurs by taking part in the…
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G20 countries should consider more trade barriers with China to cut imbalances, Bessent says
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Reuters on Sunday that he will encourage G20…
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LG CEO courts engineering talents at US tech conference
LG Electronics CEO Lyu Jae-cheol courted engineering talent during a recruiting event in San Francisco, as part of the…
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Seoul shares open sharply lower on Fed chief's hawkish comments
Seoul shares opened sharply lower Monday, tracking losses on Wall Street amid the possibility of an imminent rate hike…
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As women crowd ballparks, K-drama actors take on new professions
Kim Woo-bin and Ryu Seung-ryong have little in common in terms of age or acting style. Their filmographies, however,…
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High notes, salutes and protests: Why national anthems spark controversy in sports
During a game bewteen the NC Dinos and the Kiwoom Heroes at Changwon NC Park on May 16, singer Eom Ji-young drew…
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Fake office in Seoul helps reclusive youth fight social isolation
In a quiet community center in western Seoul, 33 young adults recently committed to a novel daily routine: waking up,…
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Russian strike on Ukrainian warehouse kills 37 in war's deadliest attack this year
MYLA, Ukraine — A Russian drone struck a warehouse west of Kyiv that Ukrainian officials say was storing shells, mines…
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