Comedy takes root in Korea's Russian-speaking community
Lyazzat Khan, a proud resident of Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, has quietly been building an empire of laughter. Originally…
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Some 25,000 customers' info leaked from Shinhan Bank
Personal information of around 25,000 customers has been leaked from Shinhan Bank, the lender said Thursday, prompting…
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Koo Kyo-hwan reveals marriage to director Yi Ok-seop
Actor Koo Kyo-hwan, known for playing a genius villain in the zombie blockbuster "Colony," has been married to…
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Seoul stocks open lower on chip losses
Korean stocks opened lower Thursday, dragged down by losses in chip-heavy stocks, following a three-day losing streak.…
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Korea's monthly exports hit $120.9 bil. in Sept. on record 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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Trump unveils S. Korea's plans for U.S. investment, including Alaska LNG project
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled South Korea's plans for investment, including a liquefied natural gas…
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Kazakh worker killed as concrete ceiling collapses at Seoul construction site
A Kazakhstani worker died Tuesday after part of a concrete ceiling collapsed on him at an apartment construction site…
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Young Koreans use digital placebos to curb spending
Office worker Lee Joo-hyun, 25, opens a mobile app when hunger strikes, even though she is trying to lose weight. Lee…
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Short-form film memes fuel buzz but raise box-office doubts
Meme culture and short-form videos have overtaken the film marketing industry as marketers increasingly bypass…
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US users turn to Korean netizens in hunt for Cornell defendant Winston Lee
SEATTLE — The sprawling online hunt for information about Winston Lee, widely believed to be a Korean national who is…
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Trump vows to never 'stifle' AI as leading executives urge caution
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday promised the U.S. government wouldn't limit the development of…
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US consumer confidence sinks to lowest level since 2014
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer confidence plunged sharply in September to a level not seen since 2014, according to a key…
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Stocks slip on Wall Street as rising Treasury yields pressure the market
NEW YORK — Pressure from another increase in Treasury yields weighed down stocks on Wall Street Tuesday. The S&P 500…
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OpenAI launches cheaper AI model, after scrapping one deemed unsafe
SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI launched a new mid-range artificial intelligence model Tuesday that costs five times less than…
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Planned cut to bank hours sparks debate among customers
A planned 30-minute reduction in bank branch hours is drawing mixed reactions from customers, with many worrying that…
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Starlink Wi-Fi raises cost dilemma for LCCs
Korea’s low-cost carriers (LCCs) are caught in a dilemma over rising demand for Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi, as the…
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Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume for now while it weighs Trump policy
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday let President Donald Trump’s administration continue swiftly deporting people…
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Industrial output, retail sales, facility investment down in August
Korea's industrial output lost ground in August from a month earlier, data showed Wednesday, with retail sales and…
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AMD chief to visit Korea next month: sources
Lisa Su, chief executive officer of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), is expected to visit Korea next month to meet…
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Qatari mediators press peace deal between US, Iran
WASHINGTON/CAIRO — Qatar said on Tuesday it hopes that shuttle diplomacy between Iran and the UScan lead to a…
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Trump could announce Korea's investment projects as early as Wednesday: report
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump could announce Korea's investment projects in the United States, including a…
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N. Korea denies responsibility for DMZ mine blast, warns S. Korea of retaliation
North Korea on Wednesday denied South Korea's announcement that a North Korean mine likely caused a recent blast inside…
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Trump touts AI boss pledge to self-regulate
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss…
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Tax revenue estimated to hit record high in 2026 on chip boom
Korea's tax revenue is estimated to reach a record 478.6 trillion won ($353.7 billion) this year, driven by the…
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Call it propaganda or a PSA, Trump's latest ad blitz is paid for by you
“America will never be a communist country,” states the 30-second television ad. Never mind that socialism is a more…
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FM Cho calls for stronger Korea-China-Japan cooperation for regional peace
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has called for stronger cooperation among Korea, China and Japan to promote peace and…
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US sees OPCON transfer efforts as chance for improvement in S. Korea's warfighting capability: Colby
The U.S. Department of Defense is using South Korea's efforts to retake wartime operational control (OPCON) from the…
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Financial officials urge using surplus tax revenue to tackle inequality
Korea's top financial officials on Wednesday stressed the need to use higher-than-expected tax revenue to address…
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Less than half of S. Koreans say unification with N. Korea necessary: poll
Less than half of South Koreans believe unifying the divided Koreas is necessary, a poll showed Wednesday, marking the…
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Seoul envoy stresses S. Korea's commitment to help US, N. Korea resume dialogue
WASHINGTON — South Korea's top envoy to the United States on Tuesday reiterated Seoul's commitment to helping…
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UN Command says Armistice Agreement violation occurred over DMZ mine blast
The United Nations Command (UNC) said Wednesday it found a violation of the Armistice Agreement has occurred over last…
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Cravity releases 9th EP 'sonorous' featuring member-written songs
Boy band Cravity returns on Wednesday with the release of its ninth EP, "sonorous," with several members writing lyrics…
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Spy agency says Ukraine first requested confidentiality over transfer of N. Korean POWs
Ukraine was the first to ask the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to South Korea be kept a secret,…
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Honey Jam Sam reflects on foreign experience in Korea in latest album
Seoul is one of the world's largest cities, but when you're in a creative community or other subculture, it can feel…
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S. Korea takes women's team bronze in compound archery
OKAZAKI, Japan — South Korea defeated Chinese Taipei for bronze in the women's compound archery team event at the…
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[PHOTOS] Smash hit: South Korea's badminton double gold
South Korea’s An Se-young competes in the women’s singles badminton semifinals against Japan’s Yamaguchi Akane on Day…
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