Heat wave-hit Europe logs over 30,000 excess summer deaths: initial figures
PARIS — Europe saw at least 30,000 excess deaths across a blistering summer of back-to-back heat waves and drought…
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US plans $725 mil. payment towards its large UN debt
WASHINGTON/GENEVA — The Trump administration has started the process to transfer $725 million to the United Nations, a…
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US approves potential $125 mil. arms sale to S. Korea
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department on Friday said it had approved the potential sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II…
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Japanese dad ditches 7-year-old for hours to climb Mount Fuji
TOKYO — A man left his 7-year-old son behind for hours on Japan's Mount Fuji while continuing the climb, resulting in a…
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US imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian products
WASHINGTON — The United States imposed 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday, and…
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Girls' Generation's HRS unit to debut with 'Skibidi' single
Girls' Generation's new unit HRS will release its debut digital single, "Skibidi," on Aug. 31, its agency SM…
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G-Dragon says he can't use mobile banking, relies on wealth manager
K-pop star G-Dragon has revealed that he does not use mobile banking and relies on a professional to manage his…
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TikTok reaches $400 mil. settlement with US Justice Department over children's privacy
TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging…
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ENHYPEN's new EP sells 1.77 mil. copies on release day
K-pop boy band ENHYPEN's eighth EP sold more than a million copies on the day of its release, according to local sales…
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'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae shares skin care advice
Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Actor Lee Jung-jae recently revealed that he makes a point of applying…
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European wildfires reveal hidden danger: Buried bombs, mines from world wars
ELSENBORN, Belgium — The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have exposed a potentially deadly threat lurking…
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South Korea to send 1st container ship through Arctic route
BUSAN — South Korea was set Saturday to send its first trial container through the Arctic, as the Middle East war…
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How did ex-civil servant transition to YouTuber on car-related content?
Cars serve as practical tools in everyday life as well as a popular hobby, particularly among men. New and used cars…
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Congo receives first 16,000 doses of possible Ebola vaccine
BUNIA, Congo — Congo has received more than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine as the country grapples with the fastest…
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Lee to host all ruling party lawmakers for luncheon next week
President Lee Jae Myung plans to invite all lawmakers of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) for a luncheon next…
Read at source →US approves potential $125 million arms sale to S. Korea
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department on Friday said it had approved the potential sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II…
Read at source →Heatwave-hit Europe logs over 30,000 excess summer deaths: first figures
PARIS — Europe saw at least 30,000 excess deaths across a blistering summer of back-to-back heatwaves and drought which…
Read at source →US plans $725 million payment towards its large UN debt
WASHINGTON/GENEVA — The Trump administration has started the process to transfer $725 million to the United Nations, a…
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Prince Harry and others ordered to pay millions over failed lawsuit
LONDON — Britain's Prince Harry, singer Elton John and other high-profile claimants face paying millions of dollars out…
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Drinking trend shift: Why more young Koreans are avoiding company dinners
Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. The culture of pressuring people to drink alcohol at company gatherings…
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Why you may look older after summer
Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Summer takes a toll on more than just your energy levels. The intense…
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Iran calls new US sanctions 'economic terrorism,' 'crimes against humanity'
TEHRAN — Iran accused the United States of "economic terrorism" and "crimes against humanity" on Thursday, after…
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Oil hits more than 3-week high as Trump tries to raise pressure on Iran
NEW YORK — Oil prices rose to more than a three-week high on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of…
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Lee meets SK chairman for possible discussion on chip projects: sources
President Lee Jae Myung met with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won on Thursday, sources said, with the two presumed to…
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Iran's main trade partners at risk from Trump's 'economic warfare'
PARIS — U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged "economic warfare" against Iran, threatening any country that trades…
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Shein aims for Sept. 1 IPO, sources say
Shein aims to launch its Hong Kong initial public offering on Monday, according to a source familiar with the matter,…
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US military says it is aware of NK missile launches, reaffirms defense commitment to allies
The U.S. military said Thursday that it is aware of North Korean ballistic missile launches this week, reaffirming…
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N. Korea remains silent over latest missile launches
North Korea stayed silent Friday on the ballistic missiles it launched the previous day, marking the third straight…
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[WEEKENDER] Inside Korea's only prison tasked with handling foreign inmates
CHEONAN, South Chungcheong Province — A roughly 30-minute drive from Cheonan-Asan Station leads to a remote,…
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After 14 years with foreign inmates, correctional officer says crime has no nationality
CHEONAN, South Chungcheong Province — The only real difference between Korean and foreign inmates, says Min Byung-kwon,…
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Behind bars in Cheonan, foreign inmate weighs past and future
CHEONAN, South Chungcheong Province — Joe, identified by a pseudonym, is serving an 18-month sentence at Cheonan…
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Hyundai Motor workers stage full-scale strike over wage disputes
The labor union of Hyundai Motor launched a full-day strike Friday after failing to reach an agreement with management…
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S. Korea-US combined exercise to conclude ahead of schedule after Trump order
South Korea and the United States were set to wrap up their key military exercise Friday, nearly a week ahead of its…
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Exports up 56 % in first 20 days of Aug. on robust chip shipments
Korea's exports surged 56 percent from a year earlier over the first 20 days of August, customs data showed Friday,…
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Emerging sprinter chasing Asian Games medal, nat'l record in 100m dash
Korean sprinter Joel Jin Nwamadi has been setting new personal-best times in the men's 100 meters at virtually every…
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Korea to monitor impact of rising bond yields around globe
Korea will closely monitor its government bond market amid rising long-term yields in major economies and heightened…
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