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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Corporate dollar deposits peak in September as won strengthens: data
Corporate dollar deposits at major Korean banks have risen to a record high this month, as the won-dollar exchange rate…
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Iranian official warns Korea's Hormuz deployment would mean joining war
A senior Iranian official has warned South Korea against deploying military assets to the Strait of Hormuz, saying any…
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US, allies push IAEA to report Iran to UN Security Council
VIENNA/PARIS — The United States, Britain, France and Germany are seeking a resolution by the U.N. nuclear watchdog's…
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Stocks fall as strong jobs report raises rate hike prospects
U.S. stocks fell and Treasury bond yields mostly rose Friday after the government reported that employers unexpectedly…
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Trump's bid to shield chip supply chain could backfire in Tennessee
WASHINGTON — A Tennessee factory that Washington had hoped to protect as part of a push to safeguard the U.S.…
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US adds 162,000 jobs in August, putting focus back on inflation
WASHINGTON — The U.S. job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs. The unemployment…
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K-pop's new power fans? Middle-aged Americans with money and time to spend
Last year, the United States imported more kimchi from Korea than K-pop albums. However, in the first half of 2026,…
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Busan tourism: Urban national park attracts diverse hikers
On the morning of Aug. 25, hikers gathered in small groups outside Beomeosa Station on Busan Metro Line 1, in the…
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US, China gear up for mid-September AI safety talks
BEIJING — The U.S. and China are gearing up to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) safety risks during a dialogue…
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[MORNING CALM TALES] Descending into Korea's first PC bangs
The first time I went to a PC bang in Korea, it wasn’t for the internet. It was 1998, and I went with several of my…
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'10 SNUs' plan faces backlash over funding gap, selection process
The government's initiative to create “10 Seoul National Universities” is facing growing backlash following the…
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Korea can lead in AI for older people, UN expert says
Korea is uniquely positioned to lead global efforts to design and test more inclusive artificial intelligence (AI)…
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ASEM forum calls for age-inclusive AI
Older people should be treated as rights-holders and active participants in the development and use of artificial…
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Under new program, Korea preps Mongolian migrant workers before arrival
Long before Mongolian workers board their flights to Seoul, their preparation for Korea's fast-paced industrial shop…
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No signs of missing crew members found in overnight search
No signs were found of six crew members missing after a tugboat capsized earlier this week off the southeastern city of…
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Industry minister urges US to ease tariffs on hard-to-source steel mill equipment
Korea's industry minister urged the United States on Saturday to ease tariffs on equipment that Korean companies will…
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