BTS' Jin sells luxury Seoul home for huge profit just before stricter tax rules returned
BTS member Jin has reportedly earned a massive profit after selling one of his luxury homes in Seoul, with the timing…
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Ex-sitcom actress reveals why she left entertainment, says agency head pressured her into nightlife venues
Former actress Kim Se-in has revealed the painful circumstances that led her to leave Korea's entertainment industry,…
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G-Dragon's Instagram 'like' revives old dating rumors with Kiko Mizuhara
A single Instagram "like" from G-Dragon has once again sent fans into detective mode, this time reviving long-forgotten…
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Jimin's 'Who' hits 2.5 bil. streams on Spotify
BTS member Jimin's solo track "Who" has officially surpassed 2.5 billion streams on Spotify, his agency said Saturday.…
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'Spider-Man 4' becomes fastest 2026 film to top 2 mil. admissions in S. Korea
The latest Spider-Man film has become the fastest film of 2026 to attract 2 million moviegoers in South Korea, reaching…
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Lee says S. Korea, Argentina will usher in new era of cooperation
BUENOS AIRES — President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that South Korea and Argentina will usher in a new era of…
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Korean graphic novel wins Eisner Award for 1st time
A South Korean graphic novel has won a prestigious U.S. comic industry award for the first time, marking a milestone…
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Korea's drug problem? Woman crawls on all fours after alleged meth use
A woman in her 20s has been booked by police in Korea after allegedly taking methamphetamine and displaying erratic…
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Actress says she wanted her old face back after plastic surgery complications
Veteran Korean actress Kwak Jin-young, best known for her role in the hit 1990s drama “Son and Daughter,” has revealed…
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The Korean president's foreign wife
Who gets to be called Korean was the subject of one of my recent pieces. And it feels like a powerfully modern topic,…
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Temperatures rise above 40 C for 4th straight day in southeast to set new record
Temperatures surpassed 40 degrees Celsius in the southeastern city of Yangsan for the fourth straight day to set a new…
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Jennie reveals new angel foot tattoo in latest photos
BLACKPINK's Jennie has sparked online buzz after fans spotted what appears to be a new tattoo on the top of her foot,…
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Why were Korea's high-speed rail stations built so far from city centers?
"What? There's nothing around the station." Whenever you take the KTX or SRT to an unfamiliar city, you will be struck…
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Seoul band Pop Ents says 'Anything is Fine' ... but is it?
On the Seoul-based rock band Pop Ents' latest mini-album, "Anything is Fine," released in April, the title track offers…
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BTS' 'Aliens' sweeps iTunes charts worldwide after Grammy withdrawal
BTS' "Aliens," a B-side from the boy band's fifth studio album "ARIRANG," has topped iTunes Top Songs charts in 78…
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Korea to launch $13.9 bil. sovereign wealth fund for strategic industries
The government will launch a 20 trillion won ($13.9 billion) sovereign wealth fund next year to make long-term…
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BYD to debut first humanoid robots in August as rivalry with Tesla intensifies
Electric vehicle giant BYD plans to unveil its first humanoid robots within the next few weeks, as China's electric car…
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Seoul bets on hidden neighborhoods to keep tourists exploring longer
Seoul is betting that its backstreets, markets and neighborhood landmarks can persuade visitors to linger beyond the…
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BTS-themed hotel rooms bring fan experience to Manhattan
Fans traveling to New York for BTS events can now extend the experience beyond the concert venue, with a Manhattan…
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Korea launches campaign to crack down on price gouging at major festivals
Korea is rolling out a nationwide campaign to curb food price gouging and improve hospitality at its largest festivals,…
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At least 34 killed in coal mine blast in southern Pakistan: provincial disaster
QUETTA, Pakistan — A blast at a coal mine killed at least 34 workers in southern Pakistan, the provincial disaster…
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State arms agency, Hanwha Ocean ink final deal for 7.8 tril.-won Navy destroyer project
Korea's state arms procurement agency officially concluded a deal with Hanwha Ocean on Friday to kick-start the…
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N. Korean economy grows over 3% for 3rd consecutive year in 2025: BOK
The North Korean economy grew more than 3 percent for the third consecutive year in 2025, supported by expanded…
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Hanwha Life Insurance to support Korea's International Olympiad in Informatics team
Hanwha Life Insurance has signed a memorandum of understanding to support Korea’s national team competing at this…
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Seoul Botanic Park marks Liberation Day with massive flower showcase
Long before it became the official national flower of Korea, the "mugunghwa" — or Rose of Sharon — held a quiet,…
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Banks struggle with coin-filled vaults in cashless Korea
As Korea becomes increasingly cashless, banks are grappling with a problem — too many coins piling up in their vaults.…
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How Hurricane Kimchi found hope in country music
For most listeners, country music evokes stories of heartbreak, perseverance and second chances. For Hurricane Kimchi,…
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Scorching heat wave turns city spots into urban oases
As a relentless heat wave continues to blanket the nation, Seoul residents are seeking refuge in urban heat escapes to…
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Telecom bets on AI-RAN to win global 6G standards race
Telecom operators are racing to develop artificial intelligence-powered radio access networks (AI-RAN), betting the…
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Lee arrives in Buenos Aires for summit with Argentine President Milei
BUENOS AIRES — President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Buenos Aires on Thursday for a summit with Argentine President Javier…
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Tax revenue up $3.85 bil. in June on higher incomes, property market
Korea's tax revenue rose by 5.5 trillion won ($3.85 billion) in June from a year earlier on higher incomes and an…
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NC, Shengqu Games sign deal to bring Aion 2 to China
NC, the video game company formerly known as NCsoft, entered a partnership with China's Shengqu Games to publish its…
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Korea names historic and coastal hubs 'Global Tourism Zones'
Foreign travelers to Korea have often followed a familiar path, starting with neon-drenched nights in Seoul, followed…
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LG unveils 750 bil.-parameter frontier AI model K-EXAONE 2.0
LG AI Research said Friday it has released K-EXAONE 2.0, Korea's largest artificial intelligence (AI) model with 750…
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Seoul exhibition marks 150th birthday of independence icon Kim Koo
In the turbulent wake of World War II, as Korea struggled to forge a unified national identity out of the ashes of…
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Woman referred to prosecution over blockade of vote counting center
A woman who staged a solo blockade of a Seoul vote counting center last month amid protests calling for a rerun of the…
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