Main opposition steps up criticism of Lee's golf outing during Daegu incident
The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Monday criticized President Lee Jae Myung's golf outing over the…
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Korea plans to phase out military service exemptions for athletes, artists
Korea plans to gradually phase out special military service arrangements for athletes and artists, while tightening…
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Unification minister rejects blame for US alliance tensions
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young rejected claims Monday that his remarks on a suspected North Korean uranium…
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Loneliness goes viral as social media users embrace life alone
"If you feel empty whenever you don't have plans, I want to tell you that you need time to develop the ability to deal…
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Google Korea finally wins tax dispute against Korean tax office
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by Korea's tax authority, effectively upholding a lower court's ruling in…
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Wall Street-backed blockchain Canton Network expands footprint in Korea
Many crypto projects have sought to bring traditional finance onto blockchain, but few have gained as much traction as…
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Sejong Center opens nighttime garden to extend Seoul's cultural evenings outdoors
When the curtain falls at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts this autumn, the show will no longer end at the…
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Strengthening educational ties between Korea, Nepal
Sonam Sherpa, left, president of the Society of Nepalese Students in Korea (SONSIK), presents a briefing binder on…
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Seoul exhibition examines art books as sculptural objects of paper, typography, texture
Books are almost universally judged by the text on their pages, but a new exhibition in Seoul invites audiences to look…
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Celltrion Q3 operating profit tops W500 bil. mark for 1st time
Biotech company Celltrion said Monday that its operating profit for the third quarter of 2026 is expected to surpass…
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Retail investors lose faith in Korean stocks, turn to US market
Korean retail investors have shifted from domestic equities to U.S. stocks in the second half as the two markets have…
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Less paperwork, AI-powered banking: KakaoBank joins race for foreign customers
KakaoBank on Monday launched a range of financial services for international residents in Korea, joining local lenders…
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Korea to provide $500,000 in aid to drought-hit Honduras
Korea has decided to provide $500,000 in humanitarian assistance to Honduras to help the country cope with a persistent…
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Man apprehended for murdering woman under police protection in Jeju
Police on Monday apprehended a man in his 60s for allegedly murdering a woman under police protection over stalking and…
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Lawmakers slam Coupang for refusing to cooperate with antitrust probe
Lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties criticized Coupang on Monday for refusing an on-site…
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Lee's move to Cheong Wa Dae residence planned for this year
President Lee Jae Myung's move to the official presidential residence at Cheong Wa Dae is being planned for this year,…
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Korean won hits near 2-year high against US dollar
The Korean won advanced to a near two-year high against the U.S. dollar Monday, fueled by dollar sales by local…
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N. Korean defector appointed head of Korea Hana Foundation for 1st time
The unification ministry on Monday appointed a North Korean defector to head the Korea Hana Foundation, an agency…
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France's high school students plan fresh protests
PARIS — France's high school students on Monday begin a new stage of their campaign for improved conditions, hoping to…
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'KiDnap Game,' 'Merry Berry Love' show how Korea-Japan dramas are evolving
Korean and Japanese creators are increasingly joining forces on television dramas, but the latest wave of…
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Gov't finalizes 6th Suicide Prevention Basic Plan
The government on Monday finalized a package of measures aimed at preventing suicide in a nation that has outstripped…
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Lee orders stern response to alleged abuse of workers at car battery plant
President Lee Jae Myung ordered the authorities Monday to respond sternly to allegations that a car battery…
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KOSPI plunges 3.65% despite Samsung's record earnings
KOSPI slid 3.65 percent Monday, falling below 6,400 as its losing streak stretched to four consecutive sessions. The…
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Early rate hike ahead of Fed's move minimized economic costs: BOK chief
Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Shin Hyun-song said Monday that the central bank's August rate hike ahead of the U.S. Federal…
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Yeon Sang-ho tackles AI, human abyss in grief-driven 'Paradise Lost'
Director Yeon Sang-ho, best known for his intense genre storytelling, returns with the thought-provoking psychological…
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What made T.O.P apologize? Fan frustration erupts after dating news
T.O.P, formerly of K-pop group BIGBANG, has found himself facing unusually public criticism from some of his most…
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Police short of officers to monitor electronic anklet wearers despite rising violations
Police are facing a shortage of officers to keep track of electronic ankle monitors, despite nearly 600 violations of…
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Bears manager moving starter Logue to bullpen for KBO postseason
Doosan Bears manager Kim Won-hyong announced Monday his American starting pitcher Zach Logue will pitch out of the…
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[COVER STORY] President spars with liberal allies over investigation body chief nomination
It is normal for a president to clash with members of opposition parties, especially those with different political…
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Why is Korea an indispensable ally of US?
Korea’s strategic location, robust democracy, industrial capacity, technological excellence and global partnerships…
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Arrest warrant sought for man accused of murdering mother-in-law
Police on Monday sought a warrant to arrest a man on charges of killing his mother-in-law and kidnapping his wife, with…
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American Hall, Woodford win Nobel memorial prize in economics
STOCKHOLM — American-born economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel memorial prize in economics on…
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24 Koreans on tourist visas nabbed in Nepal over religious program
Twenty-four Koreans have been arrested in Nepal for participating in a religious program while visiting the country on…
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Rights watchdog scraps recommendation on Yoon's right to defense, plans apology
The state human rights watchdog decided Monday to scrap its earlier resolution recommending that former President Yoon…
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SK Group chairman challenges court's property division in divorce suit with ex-wife
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won on Monday is said to be challenging the court's property division in his ongoing suit…
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Gov't wins lawsuit to recover $2 mil. in assets from descendants of pro-Japanese collaborator
The South Korean government has won a lawsuit against the descendants of a pro-Japanese collaborator during Japan's…
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