'Once' star Glen Hansard dies in crash in Ireland
January 2015 was legendary singer-songwriter Glen Hansard’s last trip to Seoul. It was a memorable one filled with…
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Battleships, bubbles and beats: Seoul's coolest summer splash is back
Where else in the world can you dodge water cannon blasts, slide down a 20-foot inflatable chute and tour a…
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Samsung to begin construction of 2nd chip fab in Texas at end of 2026
Samsung Electronics said Thursday it will begin construction of its second semiconductor fabrication plant, known as…
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Seoul's transit pass to be replaced by nationwide K-pass system Sept. 1
Seoul will roll out "Everyone's Card," a localized version of the national K-pass transit rebate program, on Sept. 1,…
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Seoul shares expand gains late Thursday morning on bargain hunting
Seoul shares expanded gains late Thursday morning as investors scooped up large-cap stocks on bargain hunting despite…
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Slow living, spicy flavors in Chengdu resonate with Korean travelers
CHENGDU, China — For a growing number of Koreans, Chengdu is less a dot on a map than a promise: That fans of Sichuan…
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Man booked over alleged gun threat at temple in Jinju
Police said Thursday they have booked a man suspected of threatening a visitor at a local temple with a replica firearm…
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Hankook Tire brings safety campaign to beach with experiential pop-up
Hankook Tire is expanding its customer engagement efforts beyond traditional retail channels, launching an interactive…
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Newton, stocks and our kids
In the early 18th century, Sir Isaac Newton, one of the greatest scientific minds in history, lost a great fortune in a…
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Lee's approval rating falls to 53%: poll
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has dipped to the lowest level since his inauguration, a poll showed…
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Grammys defend new Asian pop category after BTS boycott
The U.S. Recording Academy has defended its creation of a new Asian pop category after K-pop supergroup BTS announced…
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Spot the fake: Korea launches pop-up crusade against counterfeit K-beauty brands
Seongsu-dong, a trendy neighborhood in eastern Seoul famed for its converted warehouses and hipster cafes, turned into…
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Aramco Korea, Ulsan sign deal to build indigenous plant garden
Aramco Korea, a subsidiary of the Saudi Arabian energy company, signed a partnership agreement Tuesday with Ulsan…
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VIDIVICI expands offline presence in China through Watsons, other retailers
VIDIVICI, an in-house cosmetics brand of Shinsegae International, is accelerating its push into Chinese…
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Sungkyunkwan University co-hosts int'l forum to discuss role of universities in AI era
Sungkyunkwan University and the University of Toronto hosted the 2026 Seoul Forum on AI and University on Monday to…
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New express bus promises faster ride from downtown Seoul to Everland
A new express bus route linking downtown Seoul to Everland is set to slash travel times, giving residents and tourists…
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Nexen Tire lands new Audi A6 supply deal as premium partnership deepens
Nexen Tire has secured a contract to supply original equipment tires for Audi's newly redesigned A6, extending a…
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Gymnast Chloe Cho eyes LA Olympics under Korean flag
DAEJEON — Chloe Cho calls gymnastics “a blessing.” It is how she discovered her strength, processed grief and, most…
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Crackdown targets unruly behavior along Cheonggye Stream
Cheonggye Stream, the scenic 5-mile urban waterway snaking through downtown Seoul, has long served as a tranquil refuge…
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Film follows Korean high school seniors who chose the mountains over college
Being a high school senior and not knowing what to do with your life is considered a major problem in Korea. When four…
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President highlights Chile as Korea's 1st FTA partner during Santiago visit
President Lee Jae Myung underscored Chile's significance as Korea's first-ever free trade agreement (FTA) partner,…
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Breweries to pull Korean tourism following K-Chicken Belt
The country’s selected traditional breweries have emerged as a new pillar of the government’s efforts to promote…
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Korea's sidecar system faces test as triggers hit record high
Once a rarely used emergency brake, the sidecar mechanism has become a recurring feature of Korea's stock market amid…
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From Busan to the world: A new chapter for global heritage cooperation
The successful completion of the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan marks far more than the end of…
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Samsung Electronics to break ground on 2nd fab in Taylor within this year
Samsung Electronics said Thursday it will break ground on the second foundry fab in Taylor, Texas, by the end of this…
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BTS' Jimin's World Cup final halftime shirt fetches $110,000 at US charity auction
A shirt worn by BTS member Jimin during the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final sold for $110,000, the…
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Seoul turns city landmarks into open-air movie theaters for summer nights
Seoul is transforming the walls of a landmark performing arts center and the underside of a bridge over the Han River…
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Hyundai E&C eases payment terms for Hillstate Hoeryong Station Parkview
Hyundai E&C has revised contract terms for the remaining units at its Hillstate Hoeryong Station Parkview apartment…
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Enlisting celebrities, influencers, Seoul aims to rebrand itself as haven for families
Facing the world’s lowest birthrate, the city of Seoul is deploying an unconventional set of ambassadors to show that…
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Teenage star of 'Agent Kim Reactivated' working at takoyaki shop
After a high-profile debut in “Agent Kim Reactivated,” making takoyaki was what one actor chose to do after the drama…
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Massive Attack, Pixies, 60 other acts head to Korea for Pentaport Rock Festival
From the hypnotic trip-hop of Massive Attack and the distorted guitars of the Pixies to the legendary noise of The…
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Jogye Order to offer discounted temple stays for foreigners next month
"Temple stays," overnight cultural programs at Buddhist temples, will be offered at a discounted rate for foreign…
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Son Heung-min named MVP in MLS All-Star Game debut
Son Heung-min has earned the MVP award in his first Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Game. The Korean superstar for…
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University of Seoul wins grand prize for contract-based graduate program
The University of Seoul won the grand prize in a best practice competition for its operation of a contract-based…
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Korea sets standards for newly legalized tattoo industry
Korea was long an oddity, one of the few places where getting a tattoo was legally classified as a medical procedure.…
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