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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Seoul shares trim losses late Tuesday morning on retail buying
Seoul shares trimmed earlier losses late Tuesday morning on retail buying as investors awaited major corporate earnings…
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Padres send Song Sung-mun to minors
The San Diego Padres have sent their Korean infielder Song Sung-mun to the minor leagues. The Padres optioned Song to…
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Police bust China-based phishing ring with local police
CHUNCHEON — Six Korean and four Chinese nationals suspected of running a China-based phishing ring have been…
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N. Korea to send some 100 athletes to 2026 Asian Games
North Korea plans to send approximately 100 athletes to compete in 14 sports at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, a…
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Jang Dong-yoon to marry actor Kim Seung-yoon in October
Actors Jang Dong-yoon and Kim Seung-yoon have announced that they will marry in October after quietly dating for years.…
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Seoul water agency takes its expertise abroad through 5-year internship program
The Seoul Water Recycling Corporation has spent five years turning its treatment facilities into classrooms for public…
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'Ballet is more fun than K-dramas,' says Mariinsky soloist Maria Khoreva
“I could tell that the moment Giselle first met Albrecht in the ballet 'Giselle,' the instant I looked into Min-cheol’s…
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Hyundai Motor wage deal clears hurdle for new vehicle production
Hyundai Motor’s belated wage deal has removed a major risk to the carmaker’s production of new strategic vehicles,…
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Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs as Trump tells its leaders to 'fall in line'
TORONTO — Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday after relations deteriorated…
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1,138 graduates receive degrees at University of Seoul's commencement ceremony
The University of Seoul held its August 2026 commencement ceremony at its campus on Aug. 21, the university said…
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Coway expands in B2B market with tailored install, maintenance services
Home appliance maker Coway is expanding its presence in the business-to-business (B2B) market by offering a…
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SK Chemicals expands SKYPEL use from pillows to mattresses
SK Chemicals is expanding the use of its SKYPEL specialty material from pillows to mattresses, replacing conventional…
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US Amb. Steel meets Japanese envoy, stresses continued trilateral cooperation
U.S. Ambassador to Korea Michelle Steel has met with her Japanese counterpart and stressed the importance of continued…
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SK hynix unions reject wage deal over stock-based bonuses
Production workers’ unions at SK hynix on Tuesday voted down a tentative agreement reached between their delegates and…
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Swimmer eager for return to familiar Tokyo arena for Asian Games
JINCHEON — Nagoya will be the main host city of the upcoming Asian Games, but all swimming races will be held at Tokyo…
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Jeju missing person cases raise doubts over police readiness for sole investigative power
Distrust of police is deepening over the premature closure of multiple missing person cases on Jeju Island, raising…
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1st special inspector in 10 years
Filling a void that has persisted for nearly 10 years, President Lee Jae Myung nominated former senior prosecutor Choi…
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Lawmakers suggest AI monitoring to protect children, create jobs for vulnerable groups
Lawmakers held a policy seminar Tuesday to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to protect children and…
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Korea set to draw up 'super budget' of over $578 bil. on chip boom
Next year’s budget is projected to top a record 800 trillion won ($578 billion), with national tax revenue expected to…
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'The Scandal' starring Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook to release on Netflix on Sept. 18
"The Scandal," a historic Korean romance drama starring Son Ye-jin and Ji Chang-wook, will premiere on Netflix next…
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Higher prices, falling stocks dent consumer sentiment
A 33-year-old office worker in Yeouido, Seoul, surnamed Choi, has increasingly turned to her office cafeteria for…
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Gyeonggi deploys 300 officers to protect teachers from malicious complaints
The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education launched the country's first dedicated teachers' rights protection officer…
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Lee Chang-dong explores power of human connection in 'Possible Love'
Master director Lee Chang-dong says his new feature film "Possible Love" explores how human affection and personal…
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Prominent liberal pundit accuses Lee of governing ruling bloc like 'monarchy'
A prominent liberal political commentator has accused President Lee Jae Myung of behaving like an “arrogant ruler” and…
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[COVER STORY] President pressed to change course as approval rating hits record low
President Lee Jae Myung is grappling with a falling approval rating and no clear sign of a turnaround, as a string of…
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Busan steps up push to host integrated LCC headquarters
The planned merger of Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul has reignited Busan’s push to host the headquarters of the…
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Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
CAIRO/WASHINGTON — Iran promised to retaliate against expanded U.S. sanctions that the Americans said would cut Iran's…
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Korea records 20 heat wave days this year, double long-term average
Korea recorded about 20 days of heat wave conditions so far this year, nearly double the long-term average over the…
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Korea considers opening National Skills Competition to foreigners
INCHEON — Labor authorities said they will consider opening the country’s top vocational skills competition to foreign…
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North Korea denuclearization missing from US readout as Trump pushes for Kim talks
The United States conspicuously omitted any reference to "the denuclearization of North Korea" from its readout of a…
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KOSPI edges higher despite US tech headwinds
Seoul shares ended higher Tuesday, recouping sharp early losses as leading chip stocks recovered from a sell-off,…
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