IBK under scrutiny over internal controls after major fraud case at China unit
The Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) is facing scrutiny over its internal controls after its Chinese subsidiary lost 83.4…
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Lee likely to meet Samsung chief for possible discussion on chip projects: sources
President Lee Jae Myung is likely to meet with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong this week to possibly discuss…
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HYBE's new girl group TUIDE begins its journey with 'soultronic' music
TUIDE, the first act from ABD, a new HYBE subsidiary dedicated to girl groups, made its debut Monday with the EP "TUNE…
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Pakistan's Munir spoke to Trump ahead of Tehran visit, sources say
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump last week, according to three…
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Court grants bail for power broker in 'free opinion poll' case
An appellate court on Monday granted bail for a jailed self-proclaimed power broker convicted for providing free…
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Is my kimchi safe? China formaldehyde cabbage scandal puts Korea on alert
Chinese authorities have launched a nationwide food safety inspection after cabbage sellers in northern China were…
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Lee nominates special inspector to investigate corruption involving president's family, close aides
President Lee Jae Myung has nominated a former prosecutor as the special inspector in charge of investigating…
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Korea expands autonomous driving AI tests
The government said Monday it will significantly expand pilot projects for locally developed autonomous driving…
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Cho Hyun-bum takes 1st step toward return to management of Hankook & Company
Cho Hyun-bum, chairman of Hankook & Company, the holding company of Hankook Tire & Technology, has taken his first…
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PM vows zero tolerance for mishandling of missing person cases
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook pledged Monday to exercise zero tolerance and sternly punish whoever is found to have…
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Body believed to be missing Jeju woman shows no signs of foul play, police say
Police said Monday that a body believed to be that of missing woman Jang Mi-ran, 37, with no signs of foul play found…
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Nvidia worker among 9 charged in Taiwan chip smuggling case
TAIPEI — Nine people in Taiwan, including a Nvidia worker, were charged on Monday over the illegal export of artificial…
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Attacks on Red Cross in DR Congo making Ebola fight 'harder'
GENEVA — The Red Cross on Monday voiced alarm after six workers taking part in a desperate bid to contain a deadly…
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France readies high school phone ban from new term
PARIS — The French government said Monday it would press ahead with a ban on mobile phones in high schools from the…
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Japanese lawmakers visit Beijing seeking to mend ties after fallout from Takaichi's Taiwan remark
TOKYO (AP) — A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers headed to Beijing on Monday seeking to mend strained ties…
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4th missing person found dead on Jeju over 3-day span
A body believed to be that of a man in his 70s was found in waters near eastern Jeju Island on Sunday, the Jeju Coast…
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Korea's AI ethics principles lack binding force, specificity
The government's new artificial intelligence (AI) ethics principles provide a broad framework for responsible AI use…
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China's Xi likely to visit India with big delegation for 1st time in 7 years
NEW DELHI — Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to attend next month's BRICS summit in New Delhi with a large…
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Ukraine wants peace but won't give in, Zelenskyy says on Independence Day
KYIV — Ukraine wants peace but will not just give in to Russia at any price, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on…
Read at source →Korea sets national principles for AI ethics
Those developing and using artificial intelligence (AI) should keep human dignity and the common good of society as…
Read at source →Body believed to be missing Jeju woman found near guesthouse
A body believed to be that of a 37-year-old woman who went missing on Jeju Island was found Monday, more than three…
Read at source →Cho Hyun-bum takes 1st step toward return to management
Cho Hyun-bum, chairman of Hankook & Company, the holding company of Hankook Tire & Technology, has taken his first…
Read at source →PM orders police to look into handling of all missing person cases
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook ordered the National Police Agency on Monday to look thoroughly into the handling of all…
Read at source →Korea expands autonomous driving AI tests, deep-tech startup support
The government said Monday it will significantly expand pilot projects for locally developed autonomous driving…
Read at source →Lee appoints special inspector to investigate corruption involving president's family, close aides
President Lee Jae Myung has appointed a former prosecutor as the special inspector in charge of investigating…
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North Korea preparing further Russia troop deployments, no sign move imminent, Seoul says
South Korea's Defence Ministry said North Korea was continuing preparations for an additional troop deployment to…
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Seoul stocks open lower on profit-taking ahead of Nvidia earnings
Seoul stocks opened lower Monday, as investors sat on the sidelines ahead of major events, including the upcoming…
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Illegal imports of weight-loss drugs more than triple in H1
The number of attempts to illegally import weight-loss medications, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, from abroad in the…
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30 people killed in a landslide in the capital of Guinea, officials say
CONAKRY, Guinea — A mountainous heap of refuse collapsed at the largest landfill in Guinea 's capital of Conakry early…
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Meet Kim Seo-yeon, who found her own path to Finnish National Ballet
The Finnish National Ballet has chosen a photo of Korean ballerina Kim Seo-yeon, 24, as the featured image on the…
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How Hanroro beat K-pop powerhouse HYBE, SM, JYP and YG
Last spring a vocal instructor at a private music studio that trains students for college auditions in the greater…
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Which day is best for flight booking? Travel expert shares tips for finding cheaper airfares
Airfares account for a significant portion of travel expenses, yet prices fluctuate constantly, leaving travelers…
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Federal judge strikes down Trump-era visa ban affecting 75 countries
A federal judge in New York has vacated a Trump administration policy that suspended the processing of visas from 75…
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Japan's leader Takaichi explains why she secludes herself at official residence
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi , who is increasingly seen secluding herself at home, said on Saturday…
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Open letter to new US envoy Michelle Steel
The new U.S. ambassador to South Korea is a diplomat who represents the president and government of the United States…
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Police officer under arrest for prematurely closing missing person cases in Jeju
A police officer suspected of closing a missing person case without confirming the woman's safety has been placed under…
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