Doosan Enerbility wins $671.3 mil. gas plant deal in Oman
Doosan Enerbility, a Korean plant builder under Doosan Group, said Friday it has secured a 930 billion-won ($671.3…
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Seoul shares open lower as US bond yields climb again
Seoul shares opened lower Friday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street as U.S. Treasury yields again rose and…
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Shein aims to IPO on September 1, 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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4th-generation Koryoin Irina Park recounts life of her great-grandfather
A black-and-white photograph sits inside the file folder of Irina Park, 37, a fourth-generation Koryoin, who works in…
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At home, K-drama audiences are hooked on teaching wrongdoers a lesson — and not just unruly students
Looking at recently released Korean dramas, it appears that the average Korean viewer is ready to see someone being…
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Trump says N. Korea has 57 nuclear weapons, plans to meet Kim later this year
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this…
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US said to halve tariffs on Canada steel, aluminum in trade deal, Bloomberg News reports
The tentative trade deal between the U.S. and Canada would lower tariffs on certain Canadian exports of steel and…
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Ex-Meta executive says Zuckerberg put growth before child safety
OAKLAND, Calif. — A former engineering director at Meta Platforms testified on Wednesday that CEO Mark Zuckerberg…
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Gold surges over 3% as US Treasury announcement hurts yields, dollar
Gold surged over 3 percent to its highest in over two-and-a-half months on Wednesday after a surprise liquidity support…
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Lee Kang-in marks Spain return with 1st goal for Atletico Madrid
Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in celebrated his return to Spain by scoring his first goal for Atletico Madrid in their…
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K-culture boom is reshaping Seoul's hotel market
Korean culture is driving a surge in foreign visitors to Seoul, reshaping the city's hotel market and leading hotel…
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[EXPLAINER] Why Yongsan Park is Seoul's newest housing battleground
The government is considering using Yongsan Park, a proposed green space planned for a former U.S. military garrison,…
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Korean food exports face tough battle in Vietnam
Korean food products have drawn global attention, with certain product labels like Buldak sparking a rare consumer…
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Gov't extends hoarding bans on urea, medical supplies for 2 months
Bans on hoarding urea, urea solution, medical syringes and needles will be extended for two months amid lingering…
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Is lettuce safe? Probably. Will cyclospora spur change? Hopefully
For the last month, Americans have viewed their lunchtime salads or even a single, crisp leaf of iceberg on their…
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Nuclear faultlines and South Korea's choices
The Korean Peninsula is a particularly risk-prone region in the Asia-Pacific. Locked in a dispute with its southern…
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Samsung announces Galaxy launch event for Aug. 27, likely for S26 FE
Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday it will unveil the latest model in its Galaxy S26 smartphone lineup next week.…
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Illinois spent big during COVID and the migrant crisis. Who was watching the bills?
Remember all the way back in 2023, during the height of the migrant influx, when Tribune reporting uncovered that a…
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New Twins pitcher Kennedy pumped to play before big crowds in KBO
After years of pitching in front of sparse crowds in his native Australia, the United States, Japan and the Czech…
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AI-based anti-phishing platform prevents over $47.6 mil. in financial damage
A new platform based on artificial intelligence (AI) has prevented some 66.4 billion won ($47.6 million) in financial…
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Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies probe senior officials in Zelenskyy's office
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired one of his most senior officials Wednesday as corruption…
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Unionized workers at No. 1 internet-only Kakao Bank to stage 5-day strike
Unionized workers at internet-only Kakao Bank will launch a five-day strike as talks with management over wage…
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Arts Council Korea's Literature Week returns to Seoul in September
Arts Council Korea, the state-run agency dedicated to funding and promoting the nation’s cultural landscape, will host…
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Korea seeks to allow lawful hacking by investigators to delete illegal sexual material
Korea plans to review allowing investigators to lawfully hack into websites distributing illegally filmed sexual…
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Dongwon F&B upgrades seaweed packaging in global export push
Dongwon F&B said Thursday it has adopted a nitrogen-flush packaging method for its Yangban brand roasted seaweed, part…
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Mock UN General Assembly to be held Saturday at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies’ (HUFS) International Model United Nations (HIMUN) will host its 50th General…
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Paik's Coffee launches Tokyo stores in 1st overseas expansion after rebrand
Paik’s Coffee, the coffee chain operated by The Born Korea, opened its first two stores in Tokyo as it begins a push…
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LS Electric powers into Europe with next-gen tech showcase in Paris
LS Electric is taking its next-generation power grid technologies to Paris next week, joining LS Cable & System at one…
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Opposition leader blasts Lee's praise of Trump's decision to reduce Korea-US drills
Opposition leader Jang Dong-hyeok on Thursday criticized President Lee Jae Myung's remarks portraying the reduction of…
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AMCHAM hosts US Ambassador Steel for 1st business community meeting
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) hosted U.S. Ambassador to Korea Michelle Steel for an executive…
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Merck honors Korean scholars for display technology breakthroughs in AI era
Two Korean professors whose research could help redefine how displays work in an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven…
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Dongwha Pharm takes Whal Myung Su global with K.O.D.
Dongwha Pharm is taking its flagship digestive aid Whal Myung Su to the U.S. market, 129 years after the product was…
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When a shirtless runner becomes a police matter
A friend of mine was eating a pork cutlet when his phone rang. It was his landlord calling. Assuming something serious…
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Rights watchdog intervenes after migrant worker faces deportation due to employer's error
For a migrant worker in Korea, a valid visa often comes down to administrative perfection. But when an employer fumbles…
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1703-Edirne Incident: Turkish army ousts Sultan Mustafa II, replacing him with his brother Ahmed III, reducing the…
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