Google announces Gemini 4 flagship AI model after months of delays
SAN FRANCISCO — Alphabet's Google on Wednesday announced a new top-tier artificial intelligence model to anchor its…
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'D.P.' actor Koo Kyo-hwan, director Lee Ok-seop have been married all along — for 4 years
Actor Koo Kyo-hwan and director Lee Ok-seop, long known as one of the Korean film industry's most enduring couples,…
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Korea's September exports hit record $120.9 bil. on robust chip sales
Korea's exports soared 83.5 percent to a record $120.9 billion in September from a year earlier, driven by a surge in…
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S. Korea ordered to pay nearly $50 mil. to Elliott over Samsung merger case
South Korea has been ordered to pay nearly $50 million in compensation to U.S. hedge fund Elliott Investment Management…
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Both parties must reject the politics of resentment
American politics is being hijacked not by one ideology, one party or one faith but by influential voices who have…
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Why LIGHTSUM chose 'kawaii' concept for Japan debut
A five-year veteran K-pop girl group has taken the rare step of launching its Japanese major-label debut. LIGHTSUM,…
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Doosan Enerbility-led consortium wins $618 mil. plant deal in Vietnam
A consortium led by Korean plant builder Doosan Enerbility has secured an 840 billion-won ($618 million) deal to build…
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KATSEYE to perform at 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
KATSEYE, a multinational girl group formed by K-pop powerhouse HYBE and U.S. record label Geffen Records, will perform…
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Second judge blocks Trump's $100,000 fee for new H-1B worker visas
A second federal judge on Wednesday blocked an unprecedented $100,000 fee that US President Donald Trump has imposed on…
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1187-Sultan of Egypt Saladin captures Jerusalem from the Crusaders 1492-King Henry VII of England invades France…
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THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026
331 B.C. - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela 1688 - Prince William of Orange…
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Lee vows to seek measures to reduce military tensions with N. Korea
President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday pledged to persistently seek practical ways to reduce military tensions with North…
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The new 'hoesik' wears running shoes
The hardest part of a company dinner used to come before the meal. A junior employee would glance at the clock, wait to…
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1 in 5 Koreans aged 65 and older in 2026: data
People aged 65 and older took up over 20 percent of Korea's population this year amid rapid aging and the ultralow…
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Let Korea decide Alaska LNG investment
U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that Korea will invest more than $50 billion in an Alaska liquefied natural…
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Court dismisses request to remove statue of ex-President Park Chung-hee in Daegu
A regional court on Thursday dismissed a request to remove a statue of late former President Park Chung-hee installed…
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WINNER's Song Min-ho gets suspended prison term for negligence in mandatory service
A Seoul court sentenced Song Min-ho, a member of K-pop boy band WINNER, to a suspended prison term Thursday on charges…
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Lee's approval rating remains unchanged at 43%: poll
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating remained unchanged at a record low of 43 percent this week, a poll showed…
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Gender ministry to focus on tangible improvements for everyday life
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced Thursday that it will roll out a range of measures aimed at…
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Kang Yeon-seo wins women's individual bronze in compound archery
OKAZAKI — Kang Yeon-seo won bronze in the women's individual event in compound archery at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games…
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Yongin national chip cluster construction begins this month amid compensation, fast-track risks
YONGIN, Gyeonggi Province — Korea’s ambitious plan to expand domestic semiconductor production capacity and strengthen…
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Immersive program offers foreign professionals portal into Korean heritage
Beyond the fast-paced pulse of high-tech city life, foreign diplomats, executives and journalists living in Korea are…
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China state visit a success
The state visit to Washington from Sept. 23-25 by Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan of has been a…
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LG CNS partners with General Atlantic to invest in enterprise tech firms
LG CNS has partnered with U.S. investment firm General Atlantic to co-invest in global enterprise technology firms, the…
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Seoul Design Week turns city into sprawling creative showcase
Seoul will turn itself into a sprawling design showcase this month, linking Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) with 150…
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BLACKPINK's Rosé, CJ's Miky Lee enter Asian Hall of Fame
K-pop star Rosé of BLACKPINK and CJ Group Vice Chairwoman Miky Lee have been named among the Class of 2026 inductees…
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Finda names fintech veteran Ahn Joong-hyun as its 1st CPO
Finda is stepping up its efforts to innovate its artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven financial products with…
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Fall stages set for 1,700 performances nationwide
Korea is turning its fall performance season into a nationwide invitation, with more than 1,700 shows set to be…
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Tightropes, street theater to take over Noryangjin soccer field Oct. 10
On any given weekend, Noryangjin, a riverside neighborhood in southern Seoul, is defined by the bustling energy of the…
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LG Electronics to invest $110 mil. for chiller facilities in US, Korea
LG Electronics will invest 150 billion won ($110 million) to set up a new U.S. chiller factory and expand production…
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INSPIRE revamps OASIS Gourmet Village with Korean, other Asian cuisines
INSPIRE Entertainment Resort is betting on familiar Korean flavors and casual Asian dining as it reopens its OASIS…
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Korea's new K-Tour pass offers foreign travelers gateway beyond Seoul
Stepping beyond the glittering skyscrapers of Seoul to explore Korea's scenic southern coast just became easier and…
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Hayfin Capital Management opens Seoul office after Samsung Life investment
Hayfin Capital Management opened a new office in Seoul, Thursday, expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region…
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KOMSCO targets digital transformation, $737 million in sales by 2031
The Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corp. (KOMSCO) is seeking to become the world’s first digital…
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Outlier ballerina: Kim Danbi dances her way to the top
Kim Danbi, 26, was in disbelief when her name was called by Houston Ballet Artistic Directors Julie Kent and Stanton…
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4,000 reenactors to march 32 km in Korea's largest historical reenactment
In the autumn of 1795, King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty set out on an unprecedented eight-day royal pilgrimage from…
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