Sportage tops German SUV test, beating European rivals
The Kia Sportage has claimed the top spot in a comparison of compact SUVs by one of Germany's leading automotive…
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Hyundai Motor's Q2 earnings dented by supply disruptions
Hyundai Motor reported a 20.8 percent decline in second-quarter operating profit Thursday, as production disruptions —…
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Naver brings smart building technology from Korea to Tokyo landmark
Team Naver, the official, company-wide moniker for Naver's collaborative organizational structure, is bringing the…
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Boy group Cortis' 2nd EP tops 3 mil. copies in sales
The latest album from K-pop boy group Cortis has sold more than 3 million copies, its agency said Thursday, making it…
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Hyundai Motor, Kia open UX research studio in Shanghai
Hyundai Motor and Kia said Thursday they opened a new user experience research center in Shanghai to study Chinese…
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Every day is a farewell
Twenty years ago, in September 2006, I sat down to write my first column for this paper. I did not know then that I…
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Upstage unveils Solar Open 2, open-weight AI model built for autonomous tasks
Upstage, a Korean artificial intelligence (AI) company, said Thursday it has released Solar Open 2, an open-weight…
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Chaotic grace: Na Hong-jin captivates New York with 'Hope'
Long celebrated as one of East Asia’s most uncompromising genre purveyors, Korean filmmaker Na Hong-jin arrived at…
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Korea to debate adding Hangeul plaque on iconic royal gate
For centuries, Gwanghwamun — the majestic main gate of Seoul’s Gyeongbok Palace — has stood as the symbolic heart of…
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Health care paradox: Korea achieves world-class longevity with fewest doctors among developed nations
Koreans are living longer, healthier lives than almost anywhere else in the industrialized world, even as the nation…
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Korea's tourism boom surpasses prepandemic heights
Nearly seven years after global travel ground to a sudden halt, Korea’s inbound tourism market has not merely rebounded…
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Woongjin Foundation holds summer mentoring for math scholars
The Woongjin Foundation held its annual summer mentoring session for math scholars at the Korea Press Center in Seoul…
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Son Heung-min scores in 2nd straight MLS match
Son Heung-min has scored in his second straight Major League Soccer (MLS) match after going 13 consecutive games…
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Science minister to promote investments from big tech firms on US trip
Korea's science minister expressed willingness to promote investments in local companies from U.S. big tech firms,…
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Rubio meets Russia's Lavrov in Manila to try to revive prospect of US helping end war in Ukraine
MANILA — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday in the Philippines…
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Yale a cappella group brings K-pop harmonies to Seoul gallery
The voices of one of the world’s oldest collegiate a cappella groups filled a Seoul gallery this week as Yale…
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Mayor Oh's guilty verdict
The Seoul Central District Court's ruling finding Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon guilty of violating the Political Funds Act…
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Behind velvet curtains: Incheon arts center opens its hidden stage engine
For most theatergoers, the magic of the performing arts exists entirely on stage, where a curated world of soft…
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Another 'DeepSeek moment'? What China's Kimi K3 means for global AI industry
The launch of Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 has revived an intense debate that has raged in Silicon Valley ever since…
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Fu Bao's baby sister celebrates 50 days since birth
Just 50 days after making her quiet debut at Everland theme park, a newborn female giant panda is undergoing a dramatic…
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US House Appropriations subcommittee officials visited S. Korean shipyards in July: sources
Officials from a U.S. House Appropriations subcommittee visited shipyards in Korea operated by major shipbuilders…
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Monsoon to end early next week, heat wave to follow
The ongoing monsoon season is expected to end early next week and be followed by an intense heat wave, the state…
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S. Korea, China, Japan stress stronger supply chain, energy security ties at ASEAN+3 talks
South Korea, China and Japan on Thursday called for stronger cooperation on supply chains and food and energy security…
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KOSPI reclaims 7,000 level as Alphabet lifts AI optimism
KOSPI surged back above the 7,000 level after five trading sessions on Thursday as Alphabet’s stronger-than-expected…
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S. Korea to face Saudi Arabia, Qatar in men's football at Asian Games
The three-time defending champions South Korea will face Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the Asian Games men's football…
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Factory automation, lithium batteries present new fire safety challenges
The dayslong fire at a Coupang logistics center in Incheon has highlighted growing fire safety challenges, as factories…
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Lee signals tougher property holding taxes to curb housing speculation
President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday signaled stronger property holding taxes to curb housing speculation, saying…
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Kumho Petrochemical shifts toward specialty materials, R&D amid petrochemical slump
Kumho Petrochemical Group is accelerating its shift toward research and development to reshape its business around…
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Election watchdog searched for evidence over alleged voter turnout figure fabrication
A joint investigation team visited the offices of the National Election Commission (NEC) Thursday to seize evidence…
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S. Korea calls for N. Korea's return to dialogue at ARF security forum
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Thursday called on North Korea to respond to Seoul's offers for dialogue and join efforts…
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Supreme Court refers ex-first lady case to full bench, postpones ruling
The Supreme Court said Thursday it has postponed the sentencing hearing of former first lady Kim Keon Hee's corruption…
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Korea proposes 2027 ODA budget at $4.6 bil.
The government finalized a budget proposal for official development assistance (ODA) for 2027 at 6.3 trillion won ($4.6…
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[EXPLAINER] Why real estate remains one of Korea's most sensitive issues
A live, nationally televised housing policy forum led Thursday by the president himself, a rarity in many countries,…
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Korean won advances on better-than-expected Q2 growth
The Korean won strengthened to a more than two-month high against the U.S. dollar Thursday, as the nation's economy…
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VIDEO | Getting a driver's license in Korea, recognized in over 140 countries
Four days from application to license In many countries, obtaining a driver's license means waiting weeks between…
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'Drowning' singer Woodz joins Lee Byung-hun in historical action film from 'Exhuma' cinematographer
Woodz, widely recognized for his hit song “Drowning,” is set to join the cast of a historical action film scheduled to…
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