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Presidential medical reform committee kicks off without doctors

	Oceans minister promises to stabilize local seaweed supply as gimbap prices soar

	Convenience stores become popular sales platform for small gold bars

	Imported liquor prices set to increase amid high exchange rate, logistics costs

	LG, POSCO cut battery investments amid EV oversupply

HYBE files police report against NewJeans creator for breach of trust

	Youth cybergambling soars: 1 in 3 offenders are teens

	SK hynix's Q1 operating profit surges 734% to $2.1 bil.

	More than 1 out of 4 sex crimes in Korea take place online

US election outcome won’t affect Seoul-Washington alliance: Korean envoy

	Hyundai Motor to bolster hybrid sales amid falling EV sentiment

	Woori Financial joins bid for Lotte Insurance

	Everland celebrates spring with historic flower festivals

	Baby boomers' childhoods captured in old photos

Kep1er in talks to extend group activities

Project girl band Kep1er, formed via the 2021 audition show 'Girls Planet 999,' is in talks to extend its group activities, its agencies WakeOne and Swing Entertainment said.

Presidential office, main opposition party blame each other for delayed Yoon-Lee meeting

The presidential office and the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) blamed each other, Thursday, following failed working-level talks aimed at arranging an official meeting between Presi...

KB's Q1 net profit falls 30% due to HK-tied ELS compensation

KB Financial Group's net profit for the first quarter of 2024 decreased 30.5 percent year-on-year, due to voluntary compensation paid to investors who incurred losses from equity-linked securities (...

Wealthy Koreans are twice as happy with life as non-rich: bank report

The richer people are, the more satisfied they are with their life and appearance, a Hana Financial Group report released Thursday showed. Rich people were more likely to appreciate family time and ...

US to give Micron $6.1 billion for American chip factories

Micron is set to receive up to $6.1 billion in grants from the U.S. government to help build its semiconductor plants in New York and Idaho, the White House said Thursday.

Korea Coast Guard to transfer 3,000-ton ship to Ecuadorian Navy

The Korea Coast Guard’s (KCG) first 3,000-ton vessel, which was deployed in 1994, will be transferred to Ecuador after completing 30-years of service in Korea.

CJ Olive Young to open new K-beauty base in Hongdae

CJ Olive Young is opening its seventh store in the Hongik University area, a popular arts and entertainment district in western Seoul, in a move to raise the company's K-beauty market share in the a...

Pianist Cho Seong-jin unveils program with Berlin Philharmonic

Pianist Cho Seong-jin, 30, the artist in residence of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra for the 2024-2025 season, is set to perform Schostakowitsch's Piano Concerto No. 1 and Beethoven's Piano Conce...

In China, Blinken urges fair treatment of American companies

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday called on China to provide a level playing field for American businesses as he began a visit aimed at resolving a raft of contentious issues that c...

How Korea's World Scout Jamboree became a global fiasco

Poor communication, oversight, accountability and responsibilities led to the failures behind the organization and execution of last year's World Scout Jamboree in Korea, according to a report autho...

Hanwha Aerospace signs $1.67 bil. deal to supply more rocket launchers to Poland

Korean defense company Hanwha Aerospace said Thursday it has signed a 2.3 trillion-won ($1.67 billion) deal to supply 72 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) to Poland by 2029.

Kakao Mobility to adopt cheaper membership category for taxi drivers starting June

Kakao Mobility, the operator of Korea's leading taxi-hailing service Kakao T, said Thursday it will introduce a new membership category with cheaper commissions for its taxi drivers.

Seoul to provide 170 home-like elderly care facilities by 2030

The Seoul city government said Thursday it will provide 170 home-like elderly care facilities by 2030, shifting away from the conventional dormitory-style facilities.

Constitutional Court strikes down inheritance rule mandating portions to siblings

The Constitutional Court on Thursday struck down an inheritance rule that mandates certain portions of an inheritance be given to siblings of the dead.

Court confirms 13-year sentence for teacher who made child porn involving 120 children

The Supreme Court on Thursday finalized a 13-year prison sentence for an elementary school teacher on charges of producing sexually exploitative videos involving some 120 children and adolescents.

YORI expands Korean cuisine's reach in Europe through industry collaborations

JS Holdings, under the leadership of CEO Kim Jong-soon, has made significant strides in popularizing Korean cuisine across Britain with its flagship restaurant brand, YORI.

Korea to develop new monitoring system to detect illegal short selling

Korea unveiled a plan Thursday to detect illegal stock short selling via a centralized monitoring system after it banned such trades in November last year.

Doctor convicted for illegally administering propofol to actor Yoo Ah-in

A doctor indicted for illegally administering propofol, a powerful anesthetic commonly used for surgeries, to disgraced actor Yoo Ah-in and injecting the substance into himself was convicted by a co...

Korea's Q1 economic growth at over 2-year high on exports recovery

Korea's economy grew at the fastest pace in over two years in the first quarter of the year on the back of a continued recovery in exports and a rise in construction investment, central bank data sh...

Hamas releases video showing well-known Israeli-American hostage

Hamas released a hostage video on Wednesday showing a well-known Israeli-American man who was among scores of people abducted by the militants in the attack that ignited the war in Gaza.

N. Korean official lambasts US over sanctions: state media

North Korea will take more action to maintain its military power despite U.S. sanctions pressure that has only made the country stronger, a North Korean foreign ministry official said on Thursday.

SK hynix returns to profit in Q1 on solid demand for AI chips

SK hynix said Thursday it swung to a profit in the first quarter of this year on the back of rising global demand for premium memory chip products used for artificial intelligence (AI) computing.

US sent ATACMS missiles to Ukraine following Russia's use of NK missiles: White House

The United States has shipped longer-range tactical missiles to Ukraine for use in the fight against Russian forces following Moscow's use of North Korean ballistic missiles against the war-torn cou...

Senior officials from Korea, US discuss cooperation in chip industry

Senior trade officials from Korea and the United States have discussed ways to broaden cooperation in the semiconductor sector, officials said Thursday.

Jaurim's vocalist Kim Yuna drops new solo album

Kim Yuna, the lead singer of the modern rock band Jaurim, released her fifth individual full-length album on Thursday, her agency, Interpark Entertainment, said.

Crypto.com delays Korean market entry indefinitely

Crypto.com's entry into the Korean market has been delayed indefinitely due to regulatory issues.

Hana Bank team serves guest workers in Korea

Banking services for guest workers are becoming increasingly crucial, as more foreign workers are entering and are opening bank accounts in Korea to manage their earnings.

LG Energy Solution Q1 net plunges 62% on slowing EV sales

LG Energy Solution (LGES), Korea's leading battery maker, said Thursday its first-quarter net profit plunged 62 percent from a year earlier due to slowing electric vehicle sales.

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Hyundai Motor Group chief visits India for EV leadership

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun visited India to boost the carmaker's strategic inroads into the country's emerging and highly lucrative electric vehicle (EV) ma...

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S. Korea to seek global leadership in AI chip, advanced bio, quantum technologies: gov't

South Korea will launch an initiative to become one of three leading nations in the so-called game-changer industries that include artificial intelligence (AI) chip, advanced bio...

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'Billy Kim Show' on FEBC Christian radio network celebrates 1,000th episode

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North Korean delegation to attend flagship St. Petersburg economic forum: TASS

A North Korean delegation will attend the St. Petersburg economic forum, Russia's annual gathering which President Vladimir Putin and the country's top business executives usuall...

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US economic growth slows more than expected in first quarter

U.S. economic growth slowed more than expected in the first quarter, but an acceleration in inflation suggested that the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates before Septe...

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Tigers' Kim Do-yeong becomes 1st KBO player with 10 homers, 10 steals in single month

Kia Tigers infielder Kim Do-yeong on Thursday became the first player in South Korean baseball history with at least 10 home runs and 10 steals in a single month.

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South Korean budget airlines still in race for Asiana cargo unit: sources

Three South Korean low-cost carriers are currently in the race to buy Asiana Airlines' cargo business, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.

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The death of Taoism

There are some things that our language simply cannot convey. Some things that are beyond the world of numbers and letter. Some things that just are. And, at the same time, are n...

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Runner aims to take on Busan-to-Seoul trail in just 5 days

How many days would it take you to run from Busan to Seoul?

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Ukraine receives new EU funds, sees 3 more tranches in 2024

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