Im Sung-jae eyes another appearance at PGA Tour playoff finale
Im Sung-jae has been climbing up the FedEx Cup points standings on the PGA Tour throughout the summer to qualify for…
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Seoul shares up over 6% late Thursday morning on chip rally
Seoul shares traded more than 6 percent higher late Thursday morning as investors snapped up major chipmakers,…
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New ruling party leader steps up unity drive amid factional tensions
The new leader of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) stepped up efforts to ease factional tensions and promote…
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The freedom to be out of the loop
Not long ago, I was with friends laughing about a video I had never seen. “You haven’t seen that?” someone asked. I…
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Number of centenarians nearly triples in 10 years: data
The number of Korean aged 100 years or older has nearly tripled in a decade on the back of improvements in medical…
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N. Korea typically estimated to have 80-120 nuclear weapons: defense minister
North Korea is estimated to have around 80 to 120 nuclear weapons, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Thursday,…
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Starbucks Korea, ChildFund Korea launch history, culture program for children
Starbucks Korea and ChildFund Korea (also known in Korean as Green Umbrella) held the first outing for a new history…
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Genesis unveils GV90 top-of-the-line electric SUV
SAN FRANCISCO — Genesis unveiled its first ultra-large flagship electric SUV — the GV90 — on Wednesday (local time),…
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Mom's Touch lands big in Singapore as opening sales more than double
Korean burger and chicken chain Mom’s Touch said Thursday that its flagship Singapore store has generated more than…
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FEBC-Korea holds patriotic concerts to mark 70th anniversary
Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC)-Korea’s choir hosted its annual FEBC-Korea Children's Choir Patriotic Concert in…
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BitGo becomes 1st foreign digital asset entity to secure VASP license
BitGo's Korean unit received regulatory approval to operate as a virtual asset service provider (VASP), becoming the…
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Seoul bans cicada harvesting over Chinese delicacy demand
These were the allegations made in multiple complaints filed in July last year through the Seoul Metropolitan…
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Trump should talk to Kim, but not at the expense of strategy
U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he expects to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un again this year…
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From shelter to snuggles: 20 rescued pups in Seoul seek loving homes
Seoul is on a mission to find loving homes for 20 rescued dogs who recently got a second chance at happiness. Rescued…
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Panda-monium on Jeju: Twin pandas lead Everland's island travel campaign
Hui Bao, one of Everland’s beloved twin pandas, is trading her familiar bamboo groves for the breezy charm of Jeju…
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Sinchon's World Youth Festival aims to bring new spark to iconic university district
District authorities in western Seoul are launching an ambitious push to position Sinchon on the international stage,…
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Dragon boats take over Suyeong River as international regatta hits Busan
The rhythmic beat of wooden drums echoed along Busan’s Suyeong River on Thursday, as hundreds of paddlers took to the…
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Police officer booked for allegedly skipping confirmation of missing person's safety before closing case
JEJU — Police said Thursday they have booked an officer over allegations he closed a missing person case without…
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Denuclearization can no longer be on agenda for US-NK talks: foreign policy expert
As signs emerge that the United States and North Korea may be inching toward renewed engagement, the question of where…
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Busan launches multilingual emergency task force to protect foreign residents
The Busan Metropolitan Government announced Thursday a sweeping cross-sector framework designed to safeguard non-Korean…
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LG CNS to deploy security robots at Seoul's Tower Palace
LG CNS is set to deploy four-legged security robots at Tower Palace, a luxury residential complex in southern Seoul, as…
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Once-in-200-year rainfall becoming more frequent: Is Korea prepared?
Following the historical rainfall of nearly 1,000 millimeters dumped on Geoje over three days, urgent calls are made to…
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Brokerages bulk up on strong earnings, face test over capital efficiency
Korean brokerages are rapidly expanding their capital bases on the back of a robust stock market rally, though the…
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Naver wins Saudi approval for national digital twin platform
Naver has secured official approval for its cloud-based digital twin platform as Saudi Arabia’s national standard…
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NCT Dream renews contract as full group with SM Entertainment
All six members of NCT Dream, a subunit of K-pop supergroup NCT, have renewed their contracts with SM Entertainment,…
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Seoul transforms DDP into living digital canvas
This autumn, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) will transform into a colossal, illuminated stage as Seoul merges the…
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Seoul invites residents to stroll under the stars along Han River
As summer loosens its grip on Seoul, the city is inviting residents to trade crowded streets for a cool evening by the…
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Trade watchdog to recommend antidumping duties on Chinese, Taiwanese industrial material
Korea's trade watchdog said Thursday it will recommend that the finance ministry impose antidumping duties on Chinese…
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Korean FM to meet with Mexico, Kuwait counterparts in Seoul next week
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun plans to hold separate talks with his Mexican and Kuwaiti counterparts next week to discuss…
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SEVENTEEN's Vernon to drop new song marking enlistment
Vernon, a member of K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN, will release a new song Thursday, as he begins his mandatory military…
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Korea targets up to 45 gold medals at Asian Games as countdown reaches D-30
JINCHEON — With the next Asian Games in Japan a month away, Korea on Thursday declared its goal of capturing up to 45…
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SK hynix labor, management reach tentative agreement for 2026 wages
Labor and management of SK hynix have reached a tentative agreement on 2026 wages, under which 60 percent of…
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Homeplus faces fresh funding needs on road to recovery
Homeplus still faces additional financing needs to service its massive debt obligations and sustain its long-term…
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Seoul mayor rejects gov't proposal to build apartments in Yongsan Park
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said Thursday that he met with Land Minister Kim Yun-duk to discuss the government's proposal to…
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NK peace
Are we on the cusp of change in Korea? It is a question that makes us reach for our helmets in this part of the world.…
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