Trump approval at record low as support for Iran war falls: Reuters/Ipsos
WASHINGTON — U.S. public approval of the war with Iran fell to its lowest level since the conflict's early days,…
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'No Permission to Dance': Venue closure in Busan leads to petition to change laws on live performances
Korea may seem to the outsider like a land of K-pop idols and dancing, but the truth is different for those who live…
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BOK faces rate dilemma amid stronger growth, record household debt
The Bank of Korea (BOK) faces a dilemma over whether to raise its policy rate at a meeting later this week, as…
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Badminton world champion An Se-young shifts focus to defending Asian Games title
Freshly crowned the world champion, Korean badminton star An Se-young said Tuesday she will now turn her focus to…
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Public hearing set for Wed. over integration plan of military academies
The defense ministry will hold a public hearing this week to collect opinions over its plan to integrate the academies…
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Nolan's 'Odyssey' has a worthy French competitor
The political movie of the year tells the story of an odyssey: A grizzled war veteran in exile, desperate to return…
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Korea to develop environmental, ocean observation satellite
Korea will develop a next-generation environmental and ocean observation satellite by 2033 to succeed the current…
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2 Koreans vying for $10 mil. jackpot at PGA Tour playoff finale
Two Korean players will tee off at an exclusive-field PGA Tour playoff finale this week, with the winner's prize money…
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Hyundai Motor, labor union tentatively reach wage deal
The management and labor union of Hyundai Motor Co. tentatively reached a wage agreement early Tuesday following a…
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BLACKPINK's Jisoo to release new solo single on Sept. 4
Jisoo of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will release a new solo single, titled "Click," on Sept. 4, her agency Blissoo said…
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LG Innotek hunts for talent in race to shape physical AI
LG Innotek is turning to America’s top universities for the researchers and engineers it hopes will help define its…
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Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court opened a path Monday for possible implementation of President Donald Trump's executive…
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LX Pantos completes complex defense logistics project for KAI
LX Pantos, the logistics arm of LX Group, said Tuesday it has successfully completed a complex cross-border defense…
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EV-related complaints, petitions rise 1.8-fold over 3 yrs
Electric vehicle (EV)-related complaints filed with the government have nearly doubled over the past three years, the…
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With world title in tow, badminton doubles team feeling confident ahead of Asian Games
Having won their first world badminton title together, the women's doubles team of Lee So-hee and Baek Hana said…
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Hanwha Aerospace to launch US entity for LNG business
Korean defense firm Hanwha Aerospace said Tuesday it will establish a U.S. entity dedicated to its liquefied natural…
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Ruling party, gov't stress active fiscal policy to boost growth in 2027 budget
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) and the government on Tuesday stressed the need for the active role of…
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[COLUMN] Trump-Kim deal at South Korea's expense?
Washington voiced displeasure; Seoul responded with respect. Few scenes better capture the disconnect in the U.S.-South…
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'Portrait of a Family' delivers warmth amid dark realities
Filmmaker Lee Ji-won, who earned critical acclaim with her 2018 movie "Miss Baek," is expanding her thematic scope from…
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Foreign tourist arrivals to Korea top 2 mil. in July
Foreign tourist arrivals in Korea surpassed 2 million in July, rising more than 20 percent from a year earlier and…
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Coffee franchise Angel in Us to reenter Indonesian market
Korean coffee franchise Angel in Us, operated by Lotte Group affiliate Lotte GRS, said Tuesday it will reenter the…
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Men's badminton doubles team trying to learn from recent losses
The Korean men's badminton doubles players Seo Seung-jae and Kim Won-ho are seeing themselves in an unfamiliar…
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1346-Battle of Crécy: Edward III's English longbows defeat Philip VI's army south of Calais in northern France; cannons…
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Sejong Institute Korean test expands nationwide as demand grows
The King Sejong Institute Foundation will administer its 13th Sejong Korean Language Assessment on Sept. 19 at 14…
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Lee says police will be biggest power, stresses need for reform by gov't body
President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday the police will soon wield the greatest power among government agencies, calling…
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T'way Air sees 90% international load factor as travelers spread their wings
T’way Air carried about 3.8 million international passengers in the first half of 2026, as demand for overseas travel…
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CHA Biotech wins government backing to advance cell and gene therapy platform
CHA Biotech has secured government backing for a three-and-a-half-year research project aimed at pushing its cell and…
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Tax agency launches probes into 50 firms over misuse of corporate-owned homes
Korea's tax agency said Tuesday it has launched tax audits of 50 companies on suspicions their owners and family…
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Trapped in K-shaped economy
Is Korea trapped in a K-shaped economy? Likely so. While a few sectors, most notably semiconductors, are experiencing…
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Seoul seeks startups to bring temple stays and Korean medicine to global tourists
Seoul is looking for startups that can turn centuries-old Korean experiences, from temple food and meditation to…
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Seoul invites 500 dog families to walk the Han River at autumn festival
Seoul is inviting 500 teams of dogs and their families to trade the city’s streets for a 4-kilometer walk along the Han…
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Seoul warns mosquitoes may return as summer heat eases
Seoul is warning residents not to let their guard down against mosquitoes as temperatures ease, saying the insects…
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'Season of Creation' 2026
Water is the most basic, essential and precious element of life. Water stands for renewal, blessing, restoration,…
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Seoul's bridge festival returns for eight Sundays of autumn fun
For eight Sundays this fall, Seoul will trade traffic for food trucks, traditional performances and illuminated nights…
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Ruling party vows police reform over mishandling of missing-person case
Democratic Party of Korea floor leader Han Byung-do said Tuesday that the ruling party will draw up a comprehensive…
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