7 in 10 workers get no extra pay for covering parental leave: survey
Most Korean workers who took on additional duties while colleagues were on parental leave or working reduced hours for…
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Korea's role in combined command set to grow after OPCON transfer
As Korea prepares to regain wartime operational control (OPCON) from the United States, questions remain over how the…
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Banks race to ramp up AI defenses as deposits fall after cyberattacks
A wave of recent data breaches at major Korean banks is putting pressure on both customer confidence and the industry’s…
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Indian capital braces for second day of protests against poll chief
NEW DELHI — New Delhi braced for a second day of youth protests demanding the resignation of India's election chief on…
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Mahmoud Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections another year
RAMALLAH, West Bank — President Mahmoud Abbas postponed what would have been the first Palestinian elections in nearly…
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LE SSERAFIM tops Oricon chart with 'Made My Night'
K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM topped Japan's Oricon daily chart immediately upon the release of its new single,…
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Rights groups call for release of 3 detained activists in Hong Kong, Thailand
Two human rights groups called Sunday for the immediate release of three detained Gwangju Prize laureates in Hong Kong…
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Starbucks Korea reclaims coffee market lead after 5-month slump
Starbucks Korea reclaimed its lead among coffee chains in September, five months after a marketing controversy sparked…
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Cyber risk gains ground in Korean financial firms' credit ratings
Cyberattacks are becoming a more consequential credit risk for financial firms, as the damage can extend beyond data…
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12 killed and over 300 hurt in latest attack on Riyadh airport, Saudi authorities say
CAIRO — The latest attack on the international airport in Saudi Arabia's capital of Riyadh killed 12 people and injured…
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Cheong Wa Dae makes rare disclosure of Lee's golf outing ahead of opposition attack
Cheong Wa Dae on Sunday took the unusual step of disclosing information on President Lee Jae Myung’s private golf…
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Poland suspects assassination attempts on PM, defense minister
Poland's interior ministry said Sunday that the country's Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defense Minister Wladyslaw…
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Korea raises Saudi travel alert to Level 3 amid Houthi clashes
Korea raised its travel advisory for Saudi Arabia to Level 3, the second-highest level, urging citizens to leave the…
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Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove nodule on his lung
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on…
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BTS concerts in Peru projected to generate $19 mil. in tourism revenue
BTS’s first performances in Peru drew more than 150,000 fans to Lima and are projected to generate about 25.1 billion…
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Battle for 3rd seed in KBO postseason comes down to regular-season finale
The weekslong battle for the third seed in the South Korean baseball postseason will come down to the final…
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Experts see no quick fix for Korea-US intelligence rift
Although the South Korean government insists its alliance with the United States remains strong despite six months of…
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Although the South Korean government insists its alliance with the United States remains strong despite six months of…
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RIYADH — The third attack this week on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday left at least 12 people dead and more…
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'Enemies in the Outfield' blends baseball into dating show
Tving’s “Enemies in the Outfield” is carving out a niche with a novel format that combines baseball and romance. The…
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How the US plan to livestream an execution compares with global practice
The U.S. military plans to livestream the Dec. 3 execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist…
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Outrage over US military plan to livestream firing squad execution
WASHINGTON — Condemnation of the Pentagon's plan to livestream the firing squad execution of a convicted military base…
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US stocks rise toward finish of record-breaking week
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are rising toward the finish of their record-setting week on Friday, even as other financial…
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US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court, hours after former judge wins Nobel
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court on Friday, hours…
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EU, China strike interim trade deal that could cut Chinese hybrid exports, EU envoy says
HONG KONG — The top trade envoys for China and the European Union agreed Friday on a broad initial deal following two…
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Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv airport: UAE prosecutor
DUBAI — The co-pilot who attacked the captain of a flydubai jet last week had planned to crash the plane into Tel…
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UN calls US plans to livestream execution 'abhorrent'
The United Nations on Friday called U.S. plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, the gunman who killed 13…
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Trump says US to get diesel from Russia, relaxing pressure on Moscow to ease prices before midterms
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said that he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal of…
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US expects S. Korea to 'uphold' alliance standards amid intelligence cooperation concerns: senior official
WASHINGTON — A senior U.S. official said Friday that Washington expects Seoul to "uphold" the standards of their…
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Busan chefs turn local flavors into signature dining experience
Known worldwide for its bustling fish markets and pristine beaches, Korea’s southern port city of Busan is reframing…
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In Seoul's trendiest district, local leaders push back against corporate chain stores
Over the past decade, the former industrial district of Seongsu-dong — often dubbed the "Brooklyn of Seoul" for its mix…
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Microsoft is being suspended from program to apply for green cards for H-1B visa workers, Vance says
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is suspending tech giant Microsoft from a program to apply…
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Saudi authorities say 3 killed in Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh airport
BEIRUT — An airline pilot was among three Saudi citizens killed in attacks targeting Riyadh’s King Khalid International…
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N. Korea slams US human trafficking report as grave provocation
North Korea on Saturday slammed a U.S. government report on its human trafficking situation as a "grave…
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[PHOTO] Seoul Trail Walking for international students
International students take part in the 2026 Seoul Trail Walking Festival for International Students along Course 10 of…
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Korean, Japanese dramas target each other's home screens
“My name is Minamida Minami. Whether you read it forward or backward, it’s Minamida Minami. Kitsusuki (woodpecker),…
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