Tourist complaints in Korea hit record high amid travel boom
Tourist complaints in Korea have hit a record high this year, data showed Sunday, with problems ranging from reckless…
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Iranian official warns Korea Hormuz deployment would mean joining war
A senior Iranian official has warned Korea against deploying military assets to the Strait of Hormuz, saying any action…
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The concubine of the wife
I’ve been translating a short story at the request of a friend of mine. The friend is Young-Key Kim-Renaud, a retired…
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Iva Jovic ends Alex Eala's US Open to set up a matchup against fellow American Coco Gauff
NEW YORK — Iva Jovic needed more than three hours to end Alex Eala's run at the U.S. Open. Coco Gauff is up next, with…
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Hyundai bets big on steel to anchor US strategy
Hyundai Motor Group is betting on steel to expand its manufacturing footprint in the United States, in a strategic move…
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Democratizing the law: AI is the answer
Korea is widely recognized as one of the world's most digitally advanced nations. The country is investing heavily in…
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Taiwanese man sentenced to 6-year prison term in Korea for smuggling meth from Cambodia
BUSAN — A Taiwanese national has been sentenced to six years in prison for attempting to smuggle methamphetamine from…
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Household loans fall as banks maintain tight lending rules: data
Household loans by major banks fell for the first time in six months in September, as banks continue to strictly manage…
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Lee's inclusive Cabinet: Right idea, wrong people
There is a Korean saying that reminds leaders of the importance of putting the right people in the right positions:…
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[PHOTOS] Fireworks illuminate Seoul's night sky
Spectators capture the moment fireworks illuminate the night sky over Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul, during the 2026…
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Mother's surname at birth? Bill aims to shift Korea's family-name deadline
A group of legislators of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) introduced a bill that would permit married…
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Seoul fireworks show attracts 1 million spectators
Some 1 million spectators visited the country's largest annual fireworks show in Seoul, its organizers said Sunday,…
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Korea narrows current account surplus gap with Taiwan amid chip boom
Korea is rapidly closing the gap with Taiwan in its current account surplus as a share of gross domestic product, with…
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Korean firms delay converting dollars into won as local currency strengthens
Dollar deposits at Korea's five largest banks climbed to a record high as companies accumulated the U.S. currency, with…
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Badminton star An Se-young wins final competition before Asian Games
Korean shuttler An Se-young on Sunday won her final tournament before the upcoming Asian Games, further brightening her…
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Police to launch dedicated body for reform this week
A new dedicated body will be launched this week to push for sweeping reforms of the police, the police said Sunday,…
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Lebanese traditional dance troupe tours Korea for 19th Arab Culture Festival
Hayakel Baalbeck, a celebrated traditional dance troupe from Lebanon, is touring across Korea this week. As part of the…
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'The Odyssey' tops 10 mil. admissions in Korea
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" surpassed 10 million admissions in Korea on Sunday, becoming the second film to reach…
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US, Japan emerge as Korean chipmakers' production bases amid AI boom
The United States and Japan are emerging as the next key production bases for Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, as the…
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Controversies jeopardize confirmation prospects for Lee's Cabinet nominees
Two minister nominees are facing mounting questions over whether they can survive their confirmation hearings, as a…
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Hana Financial supports low-cost egg supply ahead of Chuseok
Hana Financial Group has teamed up with small business support organizations to supply cheaper eggs to supermarkets,…
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Nepal flood survivor's family in China relieved after days of waiting
HONG KONG — After days of waiting anxiously, Lu Haitao's family could finally breathe a sigh of relief when the Chinese…
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Nicotine-like products expose blind spot in e-cigarette rules
A new regulatory blind spot is emerging around nicotine-free and nicotine-imitation products, following a law revision…
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Civic groups call for UNESCO listing of comfort women documents
A coalition of civic groups on Sunday urged UNESCO to swiftly move forward with a long-stalled bid to list documents…
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Fighting escalates in Strait of Hormuz as Iran claims strike on US ship
CAIRO — Iran said Sunday it struck an unmanned U.S. vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, the latest salvo in a…
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Indonesia cancels flights at Jakarta airport and others as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, prompting the cancellation of all flights…
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German space rocket reaches orbit in Europe's 1st commercial launch
OSLO — German startup Isar Aerospace on Sunday said it would rapidly expand satellite deployments after the first…
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A whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump holds wild cards
WASHINGTON — In the earliest days of this election cycle, the U.S. wasn't at war with Iran. The East Wing of the White…
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Prince Hisahito turns 20 as Japan's government reinforces male-only succession rules
TOKYO — Prince Hisahito turned 20 on Sunday as he faces growing attention as a future monarch in Japan following the…
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German region votes in election that could bring 1st far-right state government to power
MAGDEBURG, Germany — An eastern German region was voting Sunday in an election that could bring to power the first…
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Iran claims strike on US ship in Strait of Hormuz as fighting escalates
CAIRO — Iran said Sunday it struck an unmanned U.S. vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, the latest salvo in a…
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Trump envoys arrive in Kyiv for 1st Ukraine visit
KYIV, Ukraine — United States envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Kyiv Sunday for their first visit to…
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At least 25 dead in bus crash in Cape Verde's Fogo Island
PRAIA, Cape Verde — At least 25 people — mostly teenagers — were killed in a traffic accident in the African island…
Read at source →Indonesia cancels flights at Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, prompting the cancellation of all flights…
Read at source →Nicotine-imitation products emerge as blind spot amid tightening e-cigarette rules
A new regulatory blind spot is emerging around nicotine-free and nicotine-imitation products, following a law revision…
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