Prosecution overhaul raises fears of drug probe gaps
The status of about 1,500 cases referred by the Korea Customs Service (KCS) to prosecutors remains unclear following a…
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Son Heung-min moves back into MLS assists lead in LAFC victory
Son Heung-min has climbed back to the top of the assists leaderboard in Major League Soccer (MLS) after collecting two…
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AI necessitates new approach to cybersecurity
The recent series of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled attacks on South Korean financial institutions is not an…
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Over 600 pet-related accidents reported since 2023: lawmaker
More than 600 accidents involving pets have been reported in Korea since 2023, suggesting the need to allocate…
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N. Korea fires strategic cruise missiles, possibly from nuclear attack submarine
North Korea said Thursday it test-fired two types of strategic cruise missile in the East Sea the previous day, in what…
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Hanwha Systems' laser weapon intercepts all target drones in live demonstration
Hanwha Systems' laser air defense weapon Cheongwang successfully intercepted three out of three target drones in a…
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Shinhan's Lotte Insurance deal faces profitability, capital hurdles
Shinhan Financial Group is seeking to bolster its nonbank operations by acquiring Lotte Insurance, but analysts…
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Lee vows to prioritize people's livelihoods ahead of 500th day in office
President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday pledged to maintain his policy priorities of improving people's livelihoods,…
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Gangneung gears up for ITS World Congress
Gangneung aims to show that the future of mobility extends beyond big cities, bringing self-driving vehicles, smart…
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Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco's headquarters, officials say
CAIRO — Iran-backed Houthi rebels hit the headquarters of the Saudi state-owned oil company Aramco in an overnight…
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Hit director Jang Hang-jun returns with cheeky audition talk show
Director Jang Hang-jun — who recently joined the elite "10-million-viewer club" with his blockbuster hit "The King's…
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FSC's relocation to Sejong stirs unease across financial industry
The Financial Services Commission’s (FSC) planned relocation to the administrative city of Sejong next year is raising…
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Asian Cup uncertainty clouds Moreno's future as Korea coach
Robert Moreno has not had long in the job as Korea's interim national team coach but must have already realized that…
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'Super El Niño' could bring roller-coaster winter weather to Korea
Wild temperature swings are expected to continue through the winter, with what could be the strongest El Niño on record…
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Seoul, Tokyo agree to extend $10 bil. currency swap deal by another 3 years
BANGKOK — Korea has agreed with Japan to extend their $10 billion currency swap arrangement, set to expire next month,…
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N. Korea accuses Japan of 'sinister intention' over nuclear-powered submarines
North Korea on Thursday called Japan's push for nuclear-powered submarines a "stepping stone" toward nuclear weapons.…
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Man sentenced to 45 years in prison for murdering mother-in-law
DAEGU — A district court sentenced a man to a 45-year prison term Thursday for murdering his mother-in-law and…
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KOSPI rout deepens retail losses, fuels forced selling fears
Retail investors’ losses and unease are deepening as the KOSPI tumbled more than 7 percent Thursday, following a…
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POSCO, Hanwha Ocean team up on high-manganese steel LNG cargo tanks
Korean steelmaker POSCO and shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean are teaming up to build a demonstration liquified natural gas…
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Special counsel seeks new arrest warrant for jailed ex-first lady to keep her in custody
A special counsel team said Thursday it has filed for a new arrest warrant for jailed former first lady Kim Keon Hee as…
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French fridge hack highlights need for connected equipment security in Korea
A recent hacking incident involving commercial refrigerators at supermarkets in France is highlighting the importance…
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Seoul to maintain Ukraine support despite NK POW dispute
South Korea will continue supporting Ukraine “as a responsible member of the international community” despite a…
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Gov't to discuss crime response measures following high-profile cases
The presidential office was set to hold a pan-government meeting Thursday to discuss response measures following a…
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[COVER STORY] Black Thursday: KOSPI plunges 7% amid AI spending fears
Korean stocks plunged 7.57 percent and shed nearly 400 trillion won ($297.7 billion) in market capitalization Thursday,…
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Seoul pushes back against US signal for OPCON transfer delay
The South Korean military said Thursday it would stick to an existing agreement on conditions for wartime operational…
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Lee formally appoints inaugural chief of agency in charge of major investigations
President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday formally appointed the inaugural chief of the newly established Serious Crime…
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Lee rejects reelection bid speculation, vows to continue reforms
President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday dismissed speculation that he would seek a constitutional revision to allow himself…
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Lee rejects claims of wasteful spending on Brazil egg imports, defends move to curb prices
President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday dismissed criticism that the government wasted taxpayer money by importing eggs…
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Korean, US biz leaders call for support to accelerate Korean investment projects in US
Korean and U.S. business leaders on Thursday called for faster regulatory approvals, tax and financial support, and…
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Iranian film 'Midday Meal' wins top honor at 31st BIFF
Iranian director Majid Majidi's "Midday Meal" won the Best Film Award, a grand prize at the 31st Busan International…
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Lee calls for US firms to explore investment, biz opportunities in Korea
President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday called on a U.S. business council to actively explore new investment and business…
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School roof collapse kills at least 34, injures more than 50 in Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The roof of a private school collapsed in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar on Thursday,…
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US producer prices post big gains after consumer price rise
WASHINGTON — Following Tuesday's report on consumer price inflation, the U.S. Labor Department released a separate…
Read at source →School roof collapse kills at least 29, injures more than 50 in Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The roof of a private school collapsed in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar on Thursday,…
Read at source →School roof collapse kills at least 28, injures more than 3 dozen in Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The roof of a private school collapsed in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 27…
Read at source →Seoul sticks to existing agreement on OPCON transfer as US signals new conditions
The South Korean military said Thursday it would stick to an existing agreement on conditions for wartime operational…
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