Consumer sentiment rises for 3rd month in July on strong exports, investment plans
Consumer sentiment rose for the third consecutive month in July on strong exports and large-scale investment plans, the…
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Trump says businesses that moved to S. Korea, other countries are 'coming back home'
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that auto and other businesses that moved to South Korea, Japan…
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US removes sanctions on 84 targets, including NK firm, in 'modernization' effort
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department on Monday removed 84 targets from its sanctions list, including a North…
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Trump says 'good chance' of progress in Iran talks as foes hold fire
TEHRAN — U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday voiced optimism at the prospects for a negotiated peace deal with Iran,…
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Lee, Lula agree Korea-Mercosur trade pact should no longer be delayed
BRASILIA — President Lee Jae Myung said he and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva agreed Monday that a trade…
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Wars are easier to start, harder to end
An age-old question: why do countries start wars? More importantly, why do contemporary leaders still start wars, or…
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N. Korea marks 73rd armistice anniversary with ceremonial parade
North Korea has held a commemorative parade to mark the 73rd anniversary of the armistice that ended the 1950-53 Korean…
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AI has no future without credible regulation
A Supreme Court ruling and an outbreak of explosive diarrhea seem to have nothing in common, and certainly nothing to…
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Gov't to announce measures to create more jobs for youth in Q3
Korea will come up with measures to create more jobs for young people in the third quarter amid challenges in the labor…
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Samsung, SK chiefs to attend Google Camp in Italy: sources
The heads of Korea's two largest business groups — Samsung Electronics and SK Group — are set to visit Google Camp on…
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Korea to host Venezuela, Uzbekistan in Oct. men's football friendlies
Korea will host Venezuela and Uzbekistan in men's football friendly matches in October, the national football…
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Lee arrives in Sao Paulo for business roundtable, meeting with Korean community
President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Sao Paulo on Monday for a business roundtable aimed at strengthening economic…
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Who will sit atop the next world order?
BERLIN—The era in which global order rested on a U.S. monopoly over military and economic power and values has finally…
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Bourse operator issues circuit breaker for KOSPI on sharp fall
Korea's bourse operator on Tuesday activated a circuit breaker for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index…
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Investigators allegedly overlooked Shincheonji sect's possible DPK link in March
A joint prosecution-police team investigating suspected collusion between politics and religion allegedly secured a…
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Chief financial regulator vows additional measures to curb demand for leveraged ETFs
The chief financial regulator said Tuesday it will consider additional measures to dampen demand for recently…
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2 election officials booked over ballot shortages in local elections
Two election officials have been booked over alleged dereliction of duty in failing to prevent ballot shortages that…
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Korean seaweed soup powers Amal Clooney's morning routine
Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Amal Clooney has drawn attention for eating Korean seaweed soup for…
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Korean delegation meets new Peruvian president, discusses bilateral ties
A South Korean presidential delegation has met with new Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori and discussed ways to expand…
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LG Innotek, TDK partner on physical AI sensing
LG Innotek has formed a strategic partnership with Japan's TDK to jointly develop next-generation vision and tactile…
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1588-The "Invincible" Spanish Armada is sighted approaching England, and several skirmishes follow, forcing the…
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N. Korea's exports hit 8-year high in 2025: data
North Korea's exports rose sharply to an eight-year high in 2025 as the country's trade continued to recover from the…
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Seoul shares sharply down late Tues. morning on tech slump
Korean stocks plummeted more than 8 percent late Tuesday morning as investors dumped tech shares amid heightened fears…
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SMEs ministry pushes beauty, cosmetics expansion into Brazil
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups said Tuesday its acting minister met with Brazilian cosmetics and e-commerce industry…
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New Korean chancery in Kenya will elevate Korea's influence in Africa
In the past 62 years in Kenya-Korea diplomatic relations, July 2, 2026, stands as a propitious transitional day. Korean…
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Gaon Cable secures 1st power contract with major US tech firm
Gaon Cable, a Korean cable maker affiliated with LS Group, said Tuesday it will supply about 50 billion won ($33.8…
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CJ ENM, Prime Video India expand content partnership
CJ ENM said Tuesday it has expanded its content partnership with Amazon Prime Video India, agreeing to bring more than…
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Yoon Suk Yeol received $1.15 mil. in prison deposits over 1 year, 6.3 times presidential salary
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol received more than 1.7 billion won ($1.15 million) in prison deposits over the past…
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American academics study Korea's fight against isolation
Deep inside a quiet, light-filled neighborhood sanctuary in Seongdong District, a bold experiment in urban mental…
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Seoul's new Arisu head aims to export trust in tap water
Kwon Min, the new head of Seoul Arisu, wants the city’s expertise in safe tap water to travel well beyond Korea’s…
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Police officer accused of destroying evidence of son's illegal filming
A senior police officer in the southwestern city of Jeonju has been under police investigation for destroying a mobile…
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Banks' household mortgage lending rates rise to 2 years 7 months high in June
Banks' household mortgage loan rates rose for the second consecutive month to the highest point in two years and seven…
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ZEROBASEONE's Matthew Seok drives 40 mil. views in Seoul's new tourism push
In its ongoing effort to translate global enthusiasm for Korean pop culture into real-world foot traffic, Seoul’s…
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Kakao's 'Solo Leveling' partners with Samsung Lions on ballpark gear
Kakao Entertainment is taking its global anime and webtoon juggernaut "Solo Leveling" to the ballpark, partnering with…
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Lawmakers seek to ban animal abusers from owning pets
Lawmakers are moving to close a loophole that fails to stop animal abusers from keeping or adopting new pets even after…
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