Fair trade watchdog fines matchmaking firm for exaggerating membership figures
Korea's fair trade watchdog on Wednesday imposed a fine and issued a corrective order against Duo Information Co., a…
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Births up 15.6% in June, extend gains for 24th month
The number of babies born in Korea rose 15.6 percent in June from a year earlier, marking the 24th consecutive month of…
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Korea's births rise 6.7% to 254,300 in 2025
The number of babies born in Korea rose 6.7 percent year-on-year to 254,300 in 2025, data showed Wednesday, while the…
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When Korea's 'golden' summer met de-leveraging
In June, a story about a young Korean woman went viral on Chinese social media. She supposedly called it the best…
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At $40 trillion in debt, Washington is stealing from younger generations
The national debt now exceeds $40 trillion. That equals roughly $117,000 for every man, woman and child in the United…
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20 Japanese students take intensive course on comics, webtoons at Sejong University
Sejong University offered 20 Japanese university students an intensive program focused on comics and webtoons — one of…
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7 gov't officials referred to prosecution for alleged cover-up linked to 2024 Jeju Air crash
Seven transport ministry officials have been referred to prosecutors for allegedly covering up the unfit status of a…
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NewJeans' Haerin returns to spotlight in new Dior photos amid hiatus
NewJeans member Haerin has offered fans a rare glimpse of herself amid the group's prolonged hiatus, appearing in new…
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Nowon Craft Beer Festival returns to historic railway park
A former railway park in northeastern Seoul is set to transform into a vibrant two-day showcase for craft beer, live…
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Soyeon looks back on her 20s with first full-length solo album
Soyeon, the leader and producer of K-pop group i-dle, is returning to the solo stage with her first full-length album,…
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'Food hunters' sparks enthusiasm for K-food with 10 mil. views on social media
The Korea Tourism Organization said Wednesday that its "K-Local Food Hunters 33" project surpassed 10 million…
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Citi tops Korea investment banking league table after raising $60 bil. for clients
Citigroup Global Markets Korea (CGMK), Citi's investment banking franchise in Korea, ranked No. 1 in the Dealogic Korea…
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Samsung targets luxury mobility with battery, display supply for Genesis GV90
Samsung is strengthening its push into the luxury mobility market by supplying key components for Genesis’ flagship…
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'Queen of Tears' actor Kwak Dong-yeon enlists in military, reveals blond buzz cut
Actor Kwak Dong-yeon surprised fans with a dramatically shorter blond hairstyle as he bid farewell before beginning his…
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Enjoy seasonal figs with these healthy recipes
Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. If you’re craving something sweet but are concerned about blood sugar or…
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'Breadflation' hits consumers as bakery chains hike prices
"I went to a bakery in Jongno District last weekend, and two pieces of bread and two cups of coffee cost more than…
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Woman faces prosecution over ticket scalping involving BTS, other concerts
A woman in her 30s has been referred to the prosecution for allegedly using a software program to purchase concert…
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LG CNS turns to liquid cooling as AI servers push data centers to the limit
LG CNS is bringing liquid cooling to a major data center in Korea as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) pushes…
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Krafton unveils 5 new games at Gamescom 2026
Krafton said Wednesday that it presented trailers for PUBG: DED.NET, NO LAW, Project ZETA, TARAE: The Unbound and Age…
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LG unveils 1,000Hz gaming monitor with no compromise on resolution
LG Electronics is making sure gamers no longer have to choose between speed and clarity, introducing a monitor that…
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NC unveils Like or Die, survival action game with block-building twist
Game studio NC is putting a dynamic spin on the competitive survival action genre with Like or Die, an upcoming…
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Seoul to crack down on overpriced hotel rates ahead of major fireworks festival
Seoul plans to inspect hotels near Yeouido ahead of the Seoul International Fireworks Festival, targeting excessive…
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Hyundai Motor to launch more than 100 new models by 2030
Hyundai Motor will launch more than 100 new models globally by 2030, as it seeks to navigate mounting challenges from…
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Hanmi Pharm in spotlight as Korea's 1st obesity drug nears launch
Hanmi Pharmaceutical is gaining attention as it prepares to launch Korea’s first glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)-based…
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Global crypto rally sends trading volumes soaring at Korean exchanges
Trading volumes surged at Korean crypto exchanges in recent days after bitcoin and ethereum prices rebounded sharply,…
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Seoul Botanic Park races to build living library of 8,000 plant species
Seoul Botanic Park in the western side of the capital is building a living archive of the city’s plant diversity,…
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Seoul invites families to free weekend circus classes
Families looking to trade screen time for acrobatics can learn plate-spinning, juggling and aerial silks this autumn as…
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Lee says balanced regional development critical to Korea's survival, growth
President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday reiterated the importance of pursuing balanced development of the country for its…
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Police probe bomb threat emails sent to about 40 courts
Police said Wednesday they are investigating anonymous emails threatening to bomb about 40 courthouses across the…
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[PHOTO] Renault Filante chosen as French ambassador's diplomatic car
French Ambassador to Korea Philippe Bertoux, left, poses with Renault Korea CEO Nicolas Paris, Tuesday, after the…
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Police say missing woman on Jeju likely died soon after disappearing
Police suspect the woman found dead in a high-profile missing person case on the southern resort island of Jeju likely…
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Korea sees record number of students from immigrant backgrounds
The number of elementary, middle and high school students with an immigrant background has reached a record high,…
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KOSPI inches up as corporate buying offsets foreign, retail sell-offs
The KOSPI edged higher Wednesday, buoyed by buying from corporate investors as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix stepped…
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Korean American activist warns Seoul against escalating Coupang row
A Korean American civic activist urged Seoul on Wednesday to avoid escalating its dispute with Coupang and quietly seek…
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TikTok creators turn K-culture curiosity into real-world spending: survey
For global fans watching content creator Jittomeok, whose username is @daygamin on online platform TikTok, broadcast…
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