At least 6 dead after ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off northern Cyprus
BODRUM, Turkey — At least six people have died after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the…
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NASA launches Roman Space Telescope to explore hidden universe
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s newest crown jewel blasted off Sunday to hunt for planets around other stars, explore…
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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting, source says
ISTANBUL — Top officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will gather in Istanbul on Monday for a first committee…
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Household, self-employed debt raises alarm as BOK raises key rate to 3%
The Bank of Korea's (BOK) recent decision to raise its policy rate to 3 percent is raising concerns over the financial…
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Lee nominates 6 ministers in Cabinet shuffle
President Lee Jae Myung shuffled his Cabinet on Sunday, replacing ministers in six key posts in a move experts…
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Presidential office announces reshuffle of 6 ministerial posts
President Lee Jae Myung nominated Lee Hyoung-il, first vice minister of economy and finance, to serve as deputy prime…
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N. Korea replaces defense minister with Kim Song-gi in military reshuffle: KCNA
North Korea has replaced its defense minister in a reshuffle of senior military leadership, state media reported…
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US judge won't immediately block Trump's latest birthright citizenship order
GREENBELT, Maryland — A federal judge on Friday declined to immediately block U.S. President Donald Trump's…
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Iran urges nations not to join new US sanctions, mediators push to reopen strait
DUBAI — Iran condemned the United States' new economic sanctions on Friday as "state terrorism" and said other…
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Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed as inflation stays high
JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming — Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Friday that inflation is still too high and suggested…
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Korea issues travel advisory for 4 Nepal provinces over flood risks
The foreign ministry issued a special travel advisory Friday for four provinces in Nepal hit by massive flooding and…
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Formula for love: How dating reality shows achieve quick attraction
Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. If you watch dating reality shows closely, you’ll notice several recurring…
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Why are young Koreans so hooked on Buddhism?
The most striking aspect of the 2026 Busan International Buddhism Expo was its demographic: Hundreds of people in their…
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Cambodia says no online scam compounds remain, experts skeptical
The Cambodian government has claimed a milestone in its fight against the scam industry accused of stealing billions of…
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Korean rescue teams struggling to reach Nepal flood site as 9 still missing
Korean government and corporate response teams are struggling to reach a hydropower plant construction site in Nepal…
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UN warns 17,000 children need urgent aid after Nepal floods
NUWAKOT, Nepal — Aid began to reach some survivors in Nepal on Friday following the catastrophic flash floods that…
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Trump says no hurry to end Iran war after once predicting quick finish
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump arrives at an awkward moment for his presidency on Friday as the U.S.-Israel war…
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[K-LIT REVIEW] Minyoung Kang's 'Plant Lady' gets comfortable with 'cozy horror'
A lush plant shop tucked away in an unassuming residential neighborhood; a lone woman snipping and pruning, enveloped…
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Australian punk rocker Ray Ahn embarks on long, hard journey back to Korea
Australian punk band the Hard-Ons are coming to Korea for the first time in September, but for bassist-vocalist Ray…
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Less salt, more soul: Korea blends heritage, health at national museum
In a culture where rich, fermented stews and deeply seasoned side dishes define the everyday table, public health…
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Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 bil. barrels of oil reserves
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of…
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Go Woo-suk designated for assignment by Minnesota Twins
Korean pitcher Go Woo-suk has been designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins, the latest snag in his quest to…
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Trump's financial disclosure reveals 2 Coupang stock trades in June
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump made two trades in Coupang Inc. shares in June through his money managers, a…
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Trump could discuss 'tacit' NK nuke acceptance with Kim in possible summit: ex-official
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump could put on the table the "tacit" acceptance of North Korea's nuclear…
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Nepal declines foreign rescue help; Korea says it is negotiating
KATHMANDU — Nepal does not need foreign assistance for search-and-rescue operations following the devastating flash…
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US targets Egyptian bank's UAE branches under new push for Iran's economic isolation
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is taking steps to limit an Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab…
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Nepal needs help in technical areas, not search and rescue, foreign minister says
KATHMANDU — Nepal needs foreign help in specialised and technical areas in which it does not have expertise in the…
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How will 13-member SEVENTEEN navigate military hiatus with just 5 members?
For SEVENTEEN, a group that has built much of its identity around the chemistry and synchronized performances of all 13…
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S. Korea, France discuss strategic coordination amid deepening NK-Russia ties
Defense officials of South Korea and France have agreed to bolster strategic coordination in the face of deepening…
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BOYNEXTDOOR's Sungho named new host of 'Show! Music Core'
BOYNEXTDOOR member Sungho has been named a new host of MBC's weekly K-pop music program "Show! Music Core." The…
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The evolution of Taegeukgi
I recently walked around the National Museum of Korea, taking in the various sights, the objects, the stories, the…
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'Cosmetics ODM's role is creating what's not out there yet,' Cosmax makeup research head says
SEONGNAM, Gyeonggi Province — Cosmax, one of Korea’s largest beauty original development manufacturing (ODM) companies,…
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Fires, rescues — and hornet's nests? Korean firefighters face growing burden
A Seoul firefighter surnamed Lee, 33, has good reason to dread hornets. Earlier this month, while removing a hornet's…
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Woman fined for repeatedly banging ceiling over upstairs noise
A woman in her 50s has been fined for repeatedly banging on her ceiling with a backscratcher and contacting her…
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Trump ranks himself 'greatest' US president ever, above Lincoln, Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump has ranked himself as the "greatest" president in American history, placing even George…
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How running changed Kian84's battle with panic disorder
More than a decade ago, one of the many diet trends to capture public attention was the so-called paleo diet. The basic…
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