Busan to launch rescue operation for canal-trapped shark 'Bukang-i'
BUSAN — The Busan city government said Monday it will launch a rescue operation this week for a 3.5-meter shark trapped…
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Seoul stocks sink over 2.5% on chip losses
Korean shares fell by more than 2 percent Monday, ending their four-day winning streak, as investors locked in profits…
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Bank branch hours to be cut by 30 minutes next April
Korea's bank branches will open 30 minutes later starting in April next year, reducing customer service hours under a…
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Samsung Electro-Mechanics to invest $3.14 bil. for substrate plant in Sejong
Samsung Electro-Mechanics said Monday it will invest 4.27 trillion won ($3.14 billion) to expand its semiconductor…
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[COVER STORY] Online hunt begins for Korean defendant in Cornell sexual assault suit
Online users are trying to find information about Winston Lee, a Cornell University student widely believed to be a…
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Men's handball coach praises players despite semifinal loss to Qatar at Asian Games
INAZAWA, Japan — After losing their berth in the men's handball final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Monday,…
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Foreign ministry calls in Ukrainian envoy in response to Kyiv disclosing transfer of NK POWs
The foreign ministry on Monday called in Andrii Vieshkin, acting ambassador of Ukraine to South Korea, following Kyiv's…
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'A turning point in my career': Woo Do-hwan
For actor Woo Do-hwan, completing his journey on Disney+’s flagship original series "Made in Korea" was more than just…
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Founder of Smilegate appeals divorce ruling
Kwon Hyuk-bin, the founder of video game company Smilegate, has appealed against a court ruling that ordered him to pay…
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Football forward Eom guards against complacency ahead of semifinal duel vs. China
NAGOYA, Japan — With Korea about to take on China in the semifinals of the Asiad men's football tournament this week,…
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Military says NK mine almost certainly caused DMZ blast, vows response
South Korea’s military said Monday it is highly likely that a North Korean mine was almost certainly responsible for…
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Hurricane Polo could cause life-threatening flooding in Mexico's Baja California
PUERTO SAN CARLOS, Mexico — Residents of Mexico’s Baja California boarded up homes and workers hauled dirt and rubble…
Read at source →JCS strongly points to NK mine in DMZ blast
South Korea's military said Monday it has determined that a North Korean mine was almost certainly responsible for last…
Read at source →[COVER STORY] Rumors swirl over Korean defendant in Cornell sexual assault suit
Rumors about Winston Lee, a Cornell University student believed to be a Korean national, are circulating online amid…
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Global tech leaders gather in Seoul as AI reshapes urban life
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly shifts from software interfaces into physical infrastructure and public…
Read at source →Over 560,000 visitors flock to Busan to see canal-trapped shark Bukang-i
BUSAN — More than 560,000 people have visited a waterfront park in the southeastern city of Busan over the past 10 days…
Read at source →KOSPI sharply down late Monday morning on chip profit-taking
Korean shares extended losses late Monday morning as investors locked in profits from large-cap tech shares. The…
Read at source →Rumors swirl over Korean defendant in Cornell sexual assault suit
Rumors about Winston Lee, a Cornell University student believed to be a Korean national, are circulating online amid…
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Dolly Parton tribute, Madonna performs, Lisa wins: What to know about 2026 MTV VMAs
NEW YORK — There was always going to be a moment for Dolly Parton. Kacey Musgraves paid homage to the late, great…
Read at source →Seoul stocks open tad lower despite Wall Street gains
Korean stocks opened lower Monday despite Wall Street's advance, as hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in the Iran…
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Expert advises against drastic measures to shed off weight gained during Chuseok
Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. While many people look forward to the Chuseok holiday, some worry about…
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Fruitful reunion: Jeon Do-yeon reemerges as Lee Chang-dong's muse in 'Possible Love'
Director Lee Chang-dong’s new film, “Possible Love,” is generating buzz at international film festivals and meeting…
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At Insa Historic Sites Museum, heritage is preserved through destruction
Some of the world's oldest extant movable metal type is on display at a new museum in central Seoul, and entry is free…
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Lee heads home after wrapping up state visit to Mexico
MEXICO CITY — President Lee Jae Myung headed home Saturday, wrapping up his two-nation trip that earlier took him to…
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Ulsan's 1st multicultural youth baseball team helps kids find their place
ULSAN — “Okay, this time, pretend you’ve hit a ground ball and run all the way to first base! I’ll roll the ball, and…
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Former Auction founder brings AI, decades of travel data to new app
Planning to visit Osaka with your family this fall? That could mean hours spent booking flights and accommodations and…
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Russian, Ukrainian strikes leave 10 dead as Trump calls on Zelenskyy to 'settle with Putin'
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian attacks killed four people across Ukraine, officials said on Saturday, while Ukraine continued…
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Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan
WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS/CAIRO — Iran on Sunday insisted that only diplomacy can solve its conflict with the United…
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Number of S. Koreans with family in N. Korea down to less than 33,000
The number of South Koreans with family members in North Korea following their separation during the 1950-53 Korean War…
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Congress needs to put a stop to Pete Hegseth's purges
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his critics agree on one thing: The Pentagon is in urgent need of…
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The paradox of deterrence: Why peace strategy requires focused military
Peace on the Korean Peninsula is not a partisan preference or an idealist’s dream — it is an absolute geopolitical…
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A Paramount-Warner merger will hurt Hollywood and people of color
Two of the five biggest studios in America want to become one. If Paramount is allowed to absorb Warner Bros.…
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Nearly 4 in 10 Korean industrial technology leaks involve semiconductors: data
Korea's spy agency has detected more than 100 cases of industrial technology leaks overseas over the past five years,…
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Korea's tourism balance swings to deficit in July after 4 months of surplus
Korea's tourism balance swung back to a deficit in July after posting surpluses for four consecutive months, industry…
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935 Saint Wenceslas is murdered by his brother Boleslaus I of Bohemia 1066-William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy,…
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Researchers develop technology for real-time monitoring of Parkinson's treatments
Sungkyunkwan University researchers have developed a biochip technology that enables real-time monitoring of…
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