Benin enlists Korean-developed AI in nationwide battle against malaria
An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered malaria diagnostic system developed in Korea is moving from individual…
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CJ CheilJedang expands spice empire with new innovation hub in Singapore
CJ CheilJedang is taking its next-generation food seasoning business deeper into Asia, opening a technical center in…
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Police seek arrest warrant for ex-ruling party lawmaker over corruption allegations
Police on Monday filed for an arrest warrant for independent Rep. Kim Byung-kee, formerly of the ruling Democratic…
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2026 Jongno Hanbok Festival to take over Gwanghwamun Square
Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul will serve as the venue for the 2026 Jongno Hanbok Festival on Friday and…
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Hyundai Wia debuts fully autonomous forklift at Kia factory
Hyundai Wia, the auto parts and industrial machinery manufacturing arm of Hyundai Motor Group, said Monday that it has…
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Seoul expands guided night walks through historic districts
Under the glow of neon signs and high-rise buildings, Asia’s late-night economies are usually associated with bustling…
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Foreign, institutional buying of chip stocks lifts KOSPI near 7,000
Foreign and institutional investors stepped up purchases of chip stocks Monday, helping lift the KOSPI near 7,000 as…
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Mom's Touch doubles down on Tokyo by moving HQ to Shinjuku, opening 6th store
Mom's Touch, the Korean burger and fried chicken chain, said Monday it has relocated its Japan corporate office to…
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JB Financial enters Indonesia, eyes EV finance as new growth engine
JB Financial Group won regulatory approval to acquire a majority stake in an Indonesian finance company, completing a…
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Seoul invites pampered pups for 'Petlympic' glory
Move over, human swimmers and marathon runners: Korea is gearing up for a far more chaotic, tail-wagging display of…
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Prosecutors demand 27-year prison term for religious leader over sexual assault
Prosecutors on Monday demanded a 27-year prison term for the leader of a religious sect, the Jesus Morning Star (JMS),…
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Woori Bank leaps forward with improving credit ratings, rising foreigner ownership
Woori Bank is positioning corporate banking as a key driver of future growth, building on stronger capital fundamentals…
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'AI sapiens era is inevitable, and education will determine its future'
Choi Jae-boong, professor of mechanical engineering at Sungkyunkwan University, says humans are evolving into “AI…
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Korean writers, publishers head to Paris for 'K-Book Week' event
Korean storytelling is finding a new frontier in Europe, moving past screen and stage to build a commercial presence in…
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Korea says in talks with int'l community over Hormuz security, keeps Iran channel open
Korea is closely communicating with relevant countries and the international community to help ensure the free passage…
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Korea Tourism Organization, United Airlines celebrate new Newark-Incheon route
The Korea Tourism Organization's (KTO) New York office and United Airlines on Friday marked the launch of a new nonstop…
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S. Korea, US, Japan highlight firm 3-way security cooperation as joint drills kick off
South Korea, the United States and Japan began a five-day joint military exercise Monday, proceeding on schedule even…
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LIG D&A takes K-defense systems to Poland, eyes Europe
LIG D&A will showcase its air defense and precision-strike systems at MSPO 2026 in Poland this week, seeking to deepen…
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Busan Int'l Rock Festival goes big with 99-act lineup
The Busan International Rock Festival will bring 99 musical acts to Samnak Ecological Park this October, backing a…
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Jakarta airport extends closure after volcano eruption
JAKARTA — Jakarta's main airport and three others delayed reopening on Monday after halting operations due to a…
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Can 'Possible Love' win Lee Chang-dong top prize at Venice film festival?
Filmmaker Lee Chang-dong’s "Possible Love" received a seven-minute standing ovation at the Venice International Film…
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Seoul partners with Musinsa for customizable city-branded T-shirts
If you have ever left a global capital with a cheap, screen-printed cotton shirt that began peeling off before you've…
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Korea, France to set up cooperation channel on strategic industries, trade
Korea and France have agreed to set up a cooperation channel covering strategic industries, trade and supply chains as…
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Lee Jae Myung to co-chair French summit on cinema, announce investment initiative
Korean President Lee Jae Myung was set to co-chair a global summit on the future of cinema in Saint-Paul-de-Vence,…
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Iran warns Korea over possible Hormuz deployment
Iran’s foreign ministry warned Korea on Monday that any military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz could have…
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Former Thai idol shares photo with BLACKPINK's Lisa
Pleum, a former member of Thai boy band V.R.P and a friend of BLACKPINK's Lisa, shared a photo of the two together.…
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PPP leader vows to block planned integration of military academies
Main opposition leader Jang Dong-hyeok vowed Monday to take all possible measures to stop the government's move to…
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Seo Kang-joon says he's had plenty of unrequited crushes despite good looks
Actor Seo Kang-joon, long known for his striking good looks, said his appearance has not necessarily made romance any…
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[COVER STORY] Iran war hinders multiple Korea-US projects
Korea is facing an increasingly complicated task as it seeks to address a series of pending issues with the United…
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Seoul's Jung District slashes fall tour pass prices to under $8
For travelers navigating Seoul, timing is everything. Catching the autumn leaves at Deoksu Palace or taking the cable…
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[COLUMN] Seoul should consider joining UK-France-led Hormuz mission
Korea faces a dilemma over whether to deploy military assets to the Strait of Hormuz. The alliance with the United…
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EVAN channels fear of being forgotten into music on 1st mini album
Six months after walking away from one of K-pop's biggest boy bands, EVAN says the album he has built as a soloist is…
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Jordan legend Gentry Humphrey launches sneaker brand in Korea
Gentry Humphrey has spent more than 30 years in the global sneaker industry, a run that puts him among the leading…
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Seoul turns public book hubs into autumn sanctuaries
As the crisp autumn air settles over the capital, Seoul is once again converting its public spaces into literary…
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Respect, responsibility and future of Korea-US alliance
The Republic of Korea-U.S. alliance has endured for more than seven decades because it has always been about more than…
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Korean president announces initiative to invest $581 mil. in cinema with France
Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday unveiled an initiative to invest 500 million euros ($581 million) in a…
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