Personal info presumed to have leaked from 16 financial institutions: regulator
Around 100,000 cases of leaked personal information, such as e-mails, names and phone numbers, are presumed to have…
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Fire breaks out at chemical company in Ulsan, forcing 7,000 workers nearby to evacuate
ULSAN — A fire broke out at a chemical manufacturing company in the southeastern city of Ulsan on Wednesday, forcing…
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President Lee names National Tax Service chief as new chief of staff
President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday named the chief of the National Tax Service as his new chief of staff, his office…
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Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery to remove lung nodule at Rome's Gemelli hospital
ROME — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a lung nodule, officials said, an operation that should…
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Seoul shares start higher despite Wall Street losses, AI concerns
Korean stocks opened a tad higher Wednesday, despite overnight losses on Wall Street amid lingering concerns about…
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S. Korea, US finance chiefs reaffirm bilateral economic cooperation
The finance ministers of South Korea and the United States have reaffirmed the importance of economic and financial…
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White House links $54 bil. in S. Korean investment to Alaska gas project
WASHINGTON — New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia said Tuesday that $54 billion was tied to an Alaska…
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Hyundai Motor Group bets $15.5 billion on India as global auto hub
Hyundai Motor Group said on Tuesday it would invest $15.5 billion in India through 2032, deepening its bet on the…
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NK gaining troop deployment, combat experience in Ukraine war: USFK chief
WASHINGTON — North Korea is gaining experience in deploying troops and sustaining military operations over long…
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US Army receives 1st Hanwha-made mobile howitzer system: report
The U.S. Army has received its first South Korean-made mobile howitzer system as part of efforts to replace its aging…
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EU adds 3 individuals, 4 entities to N. Korea sanctions list
The European Union (EU) on Monday added three individuals and four entities to its sanctions list targeting North Korea…
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S. Korean envoy says progress made in intelligence cooperation with US amid friction concerns
South Korea's top envoy to the United States said Monday that progress has been made in improving intelligence…
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Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' finds intimate voice on Seoul stage
On a stage stripped of almost everything but white, actors Isabelle Huppert and Lee Hye-young summoned a snowbound…
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Delivery fee cap risks shifting costs to riders, consumers
Pending bills at the National Assembly proposing a cap on delivery platform fees charged to food businesses to reduce…
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1-star motels, cult villages, N. Korean restaurants: YouTuber goes where viewers won't
When YouTuber Inevitable Yunhwa walked into North Korean restaurants in China, she spoke nothing but English, convinced…
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Adding 'jeong' to technology
This year, the combined operating profits of Korea’s semiconductor companies are expected to soar well beyond 500…
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Musk spent $276 mil. to boost Republicans in midterms: US media
WASHINGTON — Tech billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has contributed $276 million to organizations…
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N. Korea reports test-firing of 'tactical' ballistic missile to improve weapons systems
North Korea has test-fired a tactical ballistic missile to upgrade a key component of its weapons systems, which it…
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USFK chief calls for more dispersed military drills across S. Korea, citing Ukraine war lessons
The commander of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) on Monday called for more geographically dispersed military exercises across…
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Trump says he 'may' meet N. Korean leader Kim during upcoming Asia trip
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that he may meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his upcoming trip to…
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US hopes diesel deal can 'soften' Moscow on peace talks, sources say
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON/KYIV — President Donald Trump's envoys told Ukrainian officials on Friday that a deal to allow…
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US immigration authorities raid home of Democratic Trump critic Ilhan Omar
WASHINGTON — US authorities conducted a predawn raid on Monday on the Washington, DC, home of Democratic US…
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US, Japan reaffirm commitment to complete denuclearization of N. Korea in high-level talks
The United States and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea during…
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1066-Battle of Hastings: William, Duke of Normandy and his Norman army defeat the English forces of Harold II, who is…
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2 years after breaking fans' hearts, Bears ace Benjamin hopes to make them happy this fall
On Oct. 3, 2024, Wes Benjamin, then pitching for the KT Wiz, broke the hearts of many Doosan Bears fans. The American…
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LS Electric secures $138.7 mil. transformer deal in US
LS Electric said Tuesday it has signed a 185.3 billion-won ($138.7 million) contract with global power solutions…
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Samsung showcases next-generation AI memory at OCP, highlights AMD partnership
Samsung Electronics showcased next-generation memory and storage technologies at the 2026 OCP Global Summit in the…
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Assembly speaker discusses defense, shipbuilding cooperation with Greek president
National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik has met with Greek President Constantine Tassoulas and the Greek parliamentary…
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Hackers heat French supermarket fridges, sparking fires and spoiling food
PARIS — Hackers raised the temperature of refrigerators and freezers at hundreds of French supermarkets to as high as…
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America's looming debt reckoning
CAMBRIDGE — America’s fiscal position is increasingly looking like a train hurtling along a twisting mountain track. No…
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Broadway phenomenon 'Hamilton' set for Korea premiere in December
Broadway sensation “Hamilton,” which reshaped musical theater with its fusion of hip-hop, jazz and R&B, will make its…
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N. Korea, Russia agree to expand cooperation in disaster response
North Korea and Russia have signed an agreement to expand bilateral cooperation on disaster management for the next…
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Bond, CD issuance climbs 11.1% in Q3
Sales of bonds and certificates of deposits (CDs) in Korea rose more than 11 percent in the third quarter of this year…
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Seoul rivals going toe-to-toe to begin KBO postseason this week
Two bitter rivals who share a soon-to-be-torn-down Seoul stadium as their home will square off to start the Korean…
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SK earthon begins oil production at offshore field in Vietnam
SK earthon, a Korean oil exploration and production (E&P) company, said Tuesday oil production has recently begun at an…
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