Russian attack on Ukrainian cities kills 2, wounds 14
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia bombarded cities across Ukraine with missiles and drones in an overnight onslaught that ran into…
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Nepal's flash flood
A flash flood swept into Nepal's Bhote Koshi River from the Chinese side early Wednesday, tearing through the border…
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Kookmin University researchers develop integrated micro-LED assembly technology
A Kookmin University research team has developed an integrated assembly technology critical to the commercial…
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New take on Mahler: Song collection shows tender side of symphonic giant
The song had ended, but tenor Ian Bostridge remained motionless for some time. The conductor, Yun Han-kyul, who had led…
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GKL brings workplace counseling to casino employees
Employees at Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), the operator of Korea’s Seven Luck foreigner-only casinos, are getting a…
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Figure skating icon Kim Yuna showcases short haircut in Marie Claire shoot
Former figure skater Kim Yuna transformed her look with a short haircut, revealing a striking new side of herself. Kim…
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SKT, KT, Kakao consortiums selected for free AI service for public
The government on Friday selected three consortiums, each led by SK Telecom, KT and Kakao, as the operators of the “AI…
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PM promises bold deregulation
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook promised Friday to lift as many regulations as possible to create a level playing field…
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Presidential office to clarify scope of labor-management negotiations under new law
The presidential office will clarify the legal scope of labor-management negotiations under the revised labor union law…
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Ruling party pledges close coordination with gov't on key policy tasks
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) vowed Friday to work in tandem with the government and the presidential…
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Bruno Mars to return to Korea for 4 concerts in May
Global pop superstar Bruno Mars is returning to Korea next spring for a high-profile four-night run, marking his first…
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Seoul stocks down late Friday morning despite tech rally on Wall Street
Seoul stocks were trading lower late Friday morning, despite an overnight advances on Wall Street, as investors dumped…
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Foreign currency deposits rise to all-time high in July
Foreign currency deposits in Korea rose by the largest amount in seven months to a record high in July, driven by a…
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Court orders Pyongyang to pay N. Korean defector damages for torture
A South Korean court ruled Friday that North Korea must compensate a North Korean defector who claims she was tortured…
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HYPNOSIS THERAPY wants to bring riches to Korea's underground music scene
“You can become rich through subculture.” Rapper Jjangyou delivered the line with the unvarnished confidence that has…
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Lee's approval rating hits record low of 42%: poll
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell to the lowest level this week since his inauguration, a poll showed…
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Court allows cash-strapped JTBC to begin rehabilitation process
The Seoul Bankruptcy Court on Friday approved troubled local broadcaster JTBC's request to begin rehabilitation…
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Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch, author Danielle McLaughlin to visit Seoul in September
The Embassy of Ireland in Seoul will host Booker Prize-winning novelist Paul Lynch and short-story writer Danielle…
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US needs more mature approach to allies
The Pew Research Center poll released earlier this week has sent a warning signal to Washington: South Koreans’ trust…
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Korea enacts tough new rules to crack down on ticket scalping
In a major step to safeguard fair access to live entertainment and athletic events, Korea has enacted strict new…
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Lakeside Peace Walk to highlight World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Chuncheon
GCS International, World Taekwondo and The Korea Times, in collaboration with Chuncheon City and the Chuncheon Leisure…
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3 killed, 2 injured in paint ingredient factory fire in Cheonan
A fire broke out after an explosion at a paint ingredient factory in the city of Cheonan on Friday, leaving three…
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Seoul expands tick surveillance to prevent infection surge during autumn
Seoul is stepping up surveillance of disease-carrying ticks in parks and along walking trails as autumn approaches,…
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Special counsel seeks 5-year sentence for ex-PM Han over dereliction of duty
A special counsel team on Friday sought a five-year jail term for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo for failing to…
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Samsung helps flood-hit communities in Korea
Samsung will donate 3 billion won ($2.2 million) to help residents and communities in parts of North and South…
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Nongshim brings Shin Ramyun to world's biggest gaming expo
Nongshim is betting that a bowl of spicy noodles can speak the language of gamers as the Korean food company brings…
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Samsung Biologics rights offering highlights future growth, but stock price drops
Samsung Biologics will issue new shares worth 3 trillion won ($2.17 billion) to finance its planned acquisition of a…
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Mountaineer Um Hong-gil points to climate change, tourism over Nepal floods
Mountaineer Um Hong-gil, who has climbed 16 Himalayan peaks at elevations of 8,000 meters or higher, could not hide his…
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Drones and robots: Korea tests high-tech delivery in residential neighborhoods
Imagine ordering a bulky 40-kilogram shipment of toys or library books and having a high-powered drone whisk it across…
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As deepfake sex crimes surge, Korea's response struggles to keep pace
Korea has strengthened criminal penalties and takedown systems for digital sex crimes, but experts warn that the rise…
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Top security adviser stresses need for 'substantive progress' on NK nuclear issue
National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Friday that any renewed dialogue between the United States and North Korea…
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Death toll rises to 469 in Nepal-China border disaster as lake poses new flood threat
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Rescuers worked through mud and debris Friday in areas devastated by a catastrophic flash flood…
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More Koreans buy dollars as won strengthens against greenback
When the won-dollar exchange rate fell below the 1,400-won mark in mid-August for the first time in nearly a year,…
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Monetary, fiscal policies out of sync as BOK hikes rates, gov't boosts spending
Concerns are growing that the country's monetary and fiscal policies are moving out of sync, as the central bank…
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65% of S. Koreans support nuclear armament: poll
Nearly two-thirds of South Koreans support the idea of their country having its own nuclear weapons, a poll showed…
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NCT contributes to Seoul Fashion Week with costumes, runway music
K-pop boy band NCT is bringing both their costumes and music to Seoul Fashion Week 2027 SS runways. The band’s…
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