Korea to launch next-generation land observation satellites from 2030
Korea will develop two next-generation land observation satellites for launch starting in 2030 to strengthen land…
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US hits Cuba with new sanctions as island's crises multiply
HAVANA — The U.S. government on Thursday slapped new sanctions on Cuba in a fresh push to strangle the island’s economy…
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Korea extends current account surplus in July amid strong exports
Korea posted a current account surplus in July, central bank data showed Friday, led by robust exports amid the global…
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Chip tariff talks with US based on understanding Korea won't be disadvantaged: Seoul official
Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Thursday that Seoul and Washington are continuing talks on U.S.…
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[WEEKENDER] Korean shamanism spreads far beyond its homeland
As Korea has taken its place among the world leaders in technology, many facets of its traditional culture also have…
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Korea chases multiple medals in new Asian Games sport teqball
With teqball set to make its Asian Games debut in Japan this month, Korean athletes will try to bring home multiple…
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Seoul attracts $2 bil. from 4 US firms in chip, energy sectors
Four U.S. companies have committed to investing a combined 2.8 trillion won ($2 billion) in Korea in the semiconductor,…
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Judge who handed Yoon life sentence indicted for corruption
Anti-corruption investigators on Friday indicted a judge, known for sentencing former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life…
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Defense ministry to host Seoul Defense Dialogue next week amid global security uncertainties
Korea will hold an annual international security forum next week to discuss ways for cooperation in the midst of…
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Finance minister discusses market stabilization amid rising rates, Mideast uncertainty
Korea's finance minister on Friday discussed measures to stabilize financial markets amid growing concerns over rising…
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IU to release new digital single next week
Singer-songwriter IU will release a new digital single next Thursday, her agency said, marking her first new music in a…
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Gov't seeks infrastructure to tokenize traditional securities beyond fractional investments
The government plans to build infrastructure to tokenize traditional securities such as stocks, bonds and funds,…
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Hyundai Motor to introduce hydrogen fuel cell buses in Oman
Hyundai Motor Group said Friday it will introduce hydrogen fuel cell buses and build electric vehicle (EV) charging…
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[CONTRIBUTION] Why AI infrastructure planning must happen now
As adoption of artificiall intelligence (AI) accelerates across industries, one thing is becoming clear: infrastructure…
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Korean celebs 'blessed with successful wives' — who's No. 1?
Comedian Kim Sook jokingly named Dr. Hong Hye-gul, film director Jang Hang-jun, singer Lee Sang-soon and former KBS…
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Presidential office says no decision reached on troop deployment to Hormuz; review ongoing
The presidential office said Friday no final decision has been reached on sending military forces to the Strait of…
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Simmons experiments with art of sleeping through bed-less pop-up event
Simmons Korea, a company that manufactures mattresses and bedding products under license from the global Simmons brand,…
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Horror master Junji Ito turns Seoul's Lotte World into surreal nightmare
Fans of Japanese horror manga will have a chilling new reason to visit Lotte World this fall, as the iconic Seoul theme…
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CJ ENM brings K-drama, K-pop channels to Amazon
American television viewers are getting two new front-row seats to Korean entertainment, and accessing them will not…
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Seoul tourism program turns hidden coins into lessons in inclusion
A Seoul tourism program brought 20 people, including people with disabilities, older adults and families with young…
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Lee to visit France next week for summit with Macron
President Lee Jae Myung will visit France next week to attend a summit-level event on cinema and hold bilateral talks…
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Riize marks 3rd anniv. with pledge to keep evolving
K-pop boy group Riize marked its third anniversary on Friday with a promise to keep growing and avoid settling for a…
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Chinese man sent to prosecution over alleged murder of student
A Chinese man was referred to the prosecution on Friday for allegedly killing one of his students and dismembering her…
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Lee's approval rating hits new low of 40%: poll
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell to 40 percent, marking its lowest level since he took office in June…
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Kwak Si-yang, Yoo Ji-ae share handwritten letters after announcing marriage
Actor Kwak Si-yang and Yoo Ji-ae, a former member of K-pop girl group Lovelyz, shared handwritten letters with fans…
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Actor Yim Si-wan to host BIFF closing ceremony
Actor-singer Yim Si-wan has been selected as the emcee for the closing ceremony of this year's Busan International Film…
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Korea to provide blankets, other emergency relief supplies to Nepal flood victims
Korea will provide additional emergency relief supplies worth 130 million won ($95,850) to help people affected by the…
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Multipronged search continues for 9 Koreans missing in Nepal floods
Despite bad weather and rugged terrain, Korea continued a multipronged search Friday for nine nationals and others…
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[K-ART FOCUS] For Koo Jeong-a, missing is part of seeing
Koo Jeong-a makes art from what people usually fail to notice: the lingering trace of scent, a glow that emerges only…
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Rotary leader uses power of storytelling
What is required to lead a 117-year-old institution like Rotary — especially during the COVID-19 pandemic era? For…
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Seoul traffic alert: Fireworks festival, marathon to close roads this weekend
Drivers and commuters heading into central Seoul this weekend should expect significant disruptions, with road closures…
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HUFS Institute of Middle East Studies selected for research project under Humanities Korea Grants program
The Institute of Middle East Studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) has been selected for a joint…
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Seoul's taekwondo performance series returns for fall season after summer break
The free 2026 Seoul Taekwondo Performance series resumes Sept. 5 at Namsangol Hanok Village and the Dongdaemun Design…
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Concerts, traditional architecture headline autumn festival at Bukseoul Dream Forest
A historic hanok compound in northeastern Seoul is becoming a stage for autumn, with live music, hands-on crafts and…
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Busan on pace to hit 3 mil. foreign visitors 2 months earlier than last year
Busan drew 2.93 million foreign tourists from January through July, reaching 73.2 percent of its annual target of 4…
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