Rwandan Embassy celebrates Cultural Heritage Day for 1st time in Seoul
The Embassy of Rwanda in Korea celebrated its first Cultural Heritage Day in Seoul, highlighting Rwanda's rich cultural…
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Top prosecutor offers to resign after passage of bill on stripping prosecution of investigative powers
Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyeon offered to resign Friday, shortly after the National Assembly, led by the ruling…
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Sejong University professor wins best paper award at international tourism conference
Ahn Young-joo, a professor in the College of Hospitality and Tourism at Sejong University, won an award for best paper…
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60,000 cross into Spanish territory of Ceuta and at least 34 die after border breach
CEUTA, Spain — Some 60,000 migrants have entered Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco in the past 24 hours, Ceuta's president…
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Infantino's adviser quits as FIFA's World Cup stake plan triggers confederation backlash
A senior adviser to FIFA President Gianni Infantino resigned in protest at plans to sell a stake in the World Cup on…
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At least 18 die after thousands breach border between Morocco and Spanish territory of Ceuta
CEUTA, Spain — At least 18 migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish territory of Ceuta after thousands of people…
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The Embassy of Rwanda in Korea celebrated its first Cultural Heritage Day in Seoul, highlighting Rwanda's rich cultural…
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Vietnam massacre survivors and bereaved family ask TRC for investigation
When South Korean troops indiscriminately opened fire in their villages during the Vietnam War, some children lost…
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Korean won hits 9-month high against US dollar
The Korean won strengthened to a nine-month high against the U.S. dollar Friday, after suspected market-smoothing…
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Ruling party railroads legislation to rid prosecutors of all investigative powers
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) pushed through a controversial bill on Friday to strip prosecutors of all…
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Gov't mulls easing 52-hour workweek rule for Gwangju's semiconductor cluster
The government is reviewing plans to significantly ease labor regulations for a new semiconductor production cluster to…
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[MORNING CALM TALES] Master of mistaken identity
I lived a blissfully anonymous life in Seoul — at least, until I was mistaken for a member of Metallica. Not once, but…
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What to know about Korea's life-threatening heat wave and how to stay safe
Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. The end of the monsoon season this week marked the beginning of a severe…
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'Teach You a Lesson' in real life? Gyeonggi's plan to run new teacher protection unit
The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education is moving to turn the hit Netflix drama “Teach You a Lesson” into something…
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K-study, K-culture combination strengthens ISC's position as Asia's premier summer program
Korea University said the 2026 International Summer Campus (ISC) marked another step toward realizing the university’s…
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Korea University seeks to turn International Summer Campus into global education platform
Korea University’s International Summer Campus (ISC) has grown into one of Asia’s premier international summer programs…
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Iran launches renewed missile attacks as US, Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq
BAGHDAD — Iran launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Wednesday as the U.S. partnered…
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Biz sentiment rebounds in July on strong manufacturing outlook: BOK
Korea's business sentiment rebounded in July, driven by improved confidence among manufacturers amid robust…
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Fed holds key interest rate steady in 9-3 decision
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its benchmark interest rate steady in a 9-3 decision amid…
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Lee arrives in Santiago for summit with President Kast
SANTIAGO — President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Santiago on Wednesday for a summit with President Jose Antonio Kast on…
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All Americans lose from Trump's vendetta on TPS
Temporary Protected Status has expired for more than 300,000 Haitians and Syrians, leaving thousands in New York and…
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How Iranians suffer after US destroyed Iran's power grid
I have spent four decades keeping the lights on. After Sept.11, 2001, I directed security research and development for…
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How AI could reinforce dollar dominance
SINGAPORE — The signing of a 20-year data-center lease probably does not register as a monetary event. Even the…
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US rate path uncertain amid inflation, Mideast tension: finance ministry
The path of key interest rates in the United States appears to remain uncertain due to persistent inflation and…
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Fed's rate freeze intensifies uncertainty over US monetary policy amid Mideast tensions: BOK
The U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged in a split vote has heightened uncertainty over…
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'Spider-Man 4' draws over 680,000 moviegoers on opening day, tops Korean box office
The latest Spider-Man film drew more than 680,000 moviegoers in Korea on its opening day to claim the top spot at the…
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BTS' 'Idol' music video tops 1.4 bil. YouTube views
The music video for K-pop supergroup BTS' 2018 hit "Idol" has surpassed 1.4 billion views on YouTube. The video hit the…
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LG Energy swings to Q2 loss on EV market slowdown
LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LGES), Korea's leading battery maker, said Thursday it swung to a net loss in the second…
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Card spending climbs over 7% in Q2
Credit card spending rose by more than 7 percent in the second quarter from a year earlier due to the wealth effect…
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P&G expands talent opportunities for Koreans
P&G continues to expand opportunities for Korean talent through a range of talent development initiatives, from…
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Military to inspect front-line Army corps after post found operating without live ammunition
The military plans to inspect front-line Army corps based around Seoul and in border areas after one of the units was…
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KT fined $37.4 mil. over data leak via illegal base stations
Korea's privacy watchdog said Thursday it has fined wireless carrier KT Corp. 53.9 billion won ($37.4 million) over a…
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Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself
Recently, certain media have argued that casinos in Korea should make the return of Chinese tourists their core growth…
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Lee Chang-dong becomes first Korean to win TIFF Ebert Director Award
Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong has become the first Korean director to win the TIFF Ebert Director Award, a lifetime…
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1620-Pilgrim Fathers depart Leiden, Netherlands, for England on their way to America 1917-World War I: Battle of…
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