Gold, bitcoin went from chumps to champs very quickly this week
Bitcoin and gold shot higher this week, with both getting a boost from some frantic action surrounding the bond market,…
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President expresses condolence over death of Ven. Myeongjin
President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday expressed his condolence over the death of Ven. Myeongjin, former chief monk of…
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Genesis GV90 Neolun proves safety of pillarless design
SAN FRANCISCO — Genesis has engineered the GV90 Neolun with a string of hidden structural reinforcements to ensure…
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BOK expected to raise Korea's 2026 growth estimate to over 3%: experts
The Bank of Korea (BOK) is expected to raise its growth outlook for the Korean economy this year to over 3 percent,…
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No signs of additional deployment of NK troops to Russia detected: S. Korean military
No signs have been detected of any imminent dispatch of additional North Korean troops to Russia, a lawmaker said…
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Nuclear power plants unaffected by earthquake off southwest coast: authorities
All nuclear power plants in Korea are operating normally without being affected by a magnitude 3.1 earthquake that…
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How the media can earn back America's trust
The freedom of the press is one of America’s greatest protections against unchecked power. But freedom carries…
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What is life?
After brief greetings, we set off by car toward the lake. On the way, one of my friends suddenly asked, “Does life…
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Sogang University holds 3MT Competition final for graduate students
Sogang University held the final round of the 2026 SG 3MT Competition, a research communication competition, at its…
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Kwangwoon University to host Robofest 2027 World Championship May 28-31
Kwangwoon University will host the Robofest 2027 World Championship, one of the world’s top three robotics…
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79-Believed until 2018 to be the date of the massive eruption of Mt. Vesuvius which buried the cities of Pompeii,…
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Daughter of former basketball star Woo Ji-won crowned Miss Korea 2026
Woo Seo-yun, the 22-year-old daughter of former professional basketball player Woo Ji-won, was crowned Miss Korea 2026…
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The value of Confucianism
Thinking of my first visit to Seoul, I remember a particular interaction. My friend, his eldest son and I left their…
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Psychiatrist tells patient stop watching news
Psychiatrist tells patient stop watching news
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Korea's top pharmaceutical firms spend over $72.13 mil. each in first hald of the year for R&D: data
Korea's major pharmaceutical companies spent around 100 billion won ($72.13 million) each in the first half for the…
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Ex-President Moon heads to Mongolia for UN desertification conference
BUSAN — Former Korean President Moon Jae-in departed for Mongolia on Sunday to attend a United Nations conference on…
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Korea's alcoholic beverage output falls to 27-year low in 2025 amid shifting drinking trends
Korea's alcoholic beverage production plunged to below 3 million kiloliters (kl) for the first time in 27 years in…
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Neighbors cheer data center over ICE facility
Neighbors cheer data center over ICE facility
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Pope Leo calls for dialogue over conflict, says young Catholics are sign of hope
SAN MARINO — Pope Leo XIV used a visit to the tiny landlocked San Marino and a major Catholic gathering in the Italian…
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Kookmin University holds convergence exhibition through Sept. 11 to mark 80th anniversary
Kookmin University is hosting a convergence exhibition that brings together art and engineering through Sept. 11 to…
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Moderate earthquake shakes Japan, injuring more than 30 people in Tokyo region
TOKYO — A moderate earthquake rattled eastern Japan , including the Tokyo area, early Sunday, injuring more than 30…
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Non-life insurers set sights on global specialty market as new growth engine
Major Korean non-life insurers are stepping up their push into the global specialty insurance market for new growth…
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Banks' net income falls in H1; interest profit hits record high: data
Net profits of Korean banks fell in the first half of 2026, due mainly to a fall in non-interest income, while their…
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K-Market turns Korean ODA rice project into commercial venture in Vietnam
K-Market, the largest Korean-run supermarket chain company in Vietnam, signed a partnership with a local provincial…
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Kakao spin-off plan faces lingering investor distrust
Kakao’s ambitious plan to split its business into two entities handling its mobile messenger and investment businesses,…
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560,000 foreign nationals have Korean crypto accounts, but just 90 are active
The number of foreign nationals with accounts at domestic cryptocurrency exchanges has reached 560,000, but only 90 of…
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Lando Norris on pole for F1's Dutch Grand Prix
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — Lando Norris is aiming for another Formula 1 win as he heads into Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix on…
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Korea's AI ambition faces power crunch
Korea’s ambition to develop next-generation semiconductors, physical artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers is…
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Admissions for 'Spider-Man' top 8 mil., 'The Odyssey' at 7 mil.: data
Admissions for the latest Spider-Man film and Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" were each nearing the 10 million mark…
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Ruling party under new leader plans broadcast platform in shift away from maverick media figure
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) appears to be distancing itself from Kim Ou-joon, a progressive broadcaster…
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Hanwha Group to invest $299 mil. into US defense subsidiaries
Hanwha Group will make investments worth $299 million (415 billion won) into its U.S. subsidiaries, as the group seeks…
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Why Korean companies flock to Hong Kong to issue digital bonds
Korea's bond market is racking up a series of firsts. This year has seen the country's first digital bond issued by a…
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Canada retaliates as trade war with US escalates
OTTAWA — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States on Saturday, after…
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Gov't, ruling party share need to relax tax rule for single-home owners not living in property
The government and the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) shared a consensus Sunday on the need to relax a proposed…
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85% of staff consider quitting if FSS moves out of Seoul
The prospect of relocating the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) outside Seoul is raising fears that it could…
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