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Korea urged to stop holding CEOs liable for workplace accidents

	Korea, Romania to bolster cooperation in defense, nuclear energy

	BOK rate cut elusive amid high oil prices, plunging won

	Samsung Heavy sues KOGAS for compensation over faulty LNG carriers

	Rural Development Administration invites 22 ODA-receiving nations to share their agritech progress in Seoul

Early launch of defense cost sharing talks won't eliminate 'Trump risk': experts

	Presidential medical reform committee left incomplete amid doctors’ boycott

	Dispute between HYBE, Ador CEO highlights challenges in multi-label system

	Impact on HYBE's earnings to be limited despite dispute with Ador: analysts

Korean investors remain bullish about Tesla despite rising anxiety

	Foreign ministry, local governments sign MOU on nurturing regional diplomacy

	Young innovators energize Korea's 2024 art fair scene amid softening market

	Korean BBQ food truck Cupbop captures American taste buds with fun flair

	LG, Samsung showcase future mobility technology at leading EV conference

Winners of Hwaeomsa Temple's red plum blossoms photo contest

The winners of the '4th Hwaeomsa Temple Red Plum and Wild Plum Photo Contest' were announced, Tuesday.

Samsung 1st to mass-produce 9th generation V-NAND

Samsung Electronics began mass production of ninth-generation vertical NAND (V-NAND) flash memory semiconductors capable of storing 1 terabit (Tb) of data in its efforts to solidify a leading positi...

Pro gamers need language ability and integrity, not just skills

A classroom in Gwanak District, Seoul, buzzed with the energy of young gamers on Thursday with both students and instructors focused intently on the fine art of using a computer mouse, a seemingly s...

K-pop groups embrace new concepts to reach out to audiences

The K-pop industry is undergoing a notable transformation, departing from its prior emphasis on intricate 'worldviews' or 'universes' as pivotal elements for the success of idol groups.

SC Bank Korea offers special interest rate promotion for new customers

Standard Chartered (SC) Bank Korea offers a special interest rate of 3.5 percent for up to 60 days to new customers who open accounts with more than 30 million won ($21,770) by the end of this month...

Design Zoo featuring animal-themed events to be held at DDP

The Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul is set to host an extraordinary zoo-themed event, completely devoid of real animals, from May 3 to 6.

YouTuber indicted on charges of installing spy cameras at 40 polling stations before elections

A YouTuber has been indicted on charges of installing spy cameras at dozens of early voting stations in the run-up to the recent parliamentary elections, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Turkish officer honored for heroic sacrifice during Korean War

Mehmet Gonenc, a Turkish artillery officer, was remembered for his heroic sacrifice during the Korean War, where he displayed extraordinary bravery in the face of enemy occupation.

Dongsuh Foods dips Oreos into diverse events for consumers

Dongsuh Foods Corp. is experimenting with Oreos by introducing diverse consumer experiences to keep entertaining the local market for one of the world's oldest sandwich cookie brands, according to t...

Mastermind behind virtual band PLAVE attributes success to humanism

In the dynamic world of K-pop, PLAVE has emerged as a trailblazer with its five virtual members.

Filmmaker Bill Morrison brings found footage movies to Korea

U.S. filmmaker Bill Morrison is coming to Korea for a series of appearances at film festivals and film events in Busan, Jeonju and Seoul.

1st public hearing held on constitutional petitions against 'insufficient' climate change response

The Constitutional Court held its first public hearing Tuesday on petitions filed by an adolescents' group and others against what they called the government's insufficient response to climate chang...

Ex-weightlifter Jeon Sang-guen to receive belated '12 Olympic bronze in Paris

Former Korean weightlifter Jeon Sang-guen will receive his belated 2012 London Olympic bronze medal this summer following the disqualification of a Russian athlete for a doping violation, the sport'...

Korea to launch 1st nanosatellite this week, part of satellite constellation project

Korea is set to launch a homegrown earth observation nanosatellite into space this week, as part of its plan to create the country's satellite constellation by 2027, the science ministry said Tuesda...

Korea urges Tokyo to show 'sincere remorse' after Japanese politicians visit Yasukuni Shrine

Korea urged Japan on Tuesday to demonstrate its 'sincere remorse' through action after a group of Japanese politicians paid a visit to a war shrine seen as a symbol of Japan's militaristic past.

Chinese party chief of Liaoning province to visit S. Korea this week

A Chinese party secretary of a key province bordering North Korea will visit South Korea later this week for discussions with Seoul's top diplomat, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.

Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but no major damage

Taiwan's quake-hit county of Hualien was rattled by dozens of aftershocks late on Monday and early on Tuesday, but only minor was damage reported and no casualties.

Giants' Lee Jung-hoo extends on-base streak to 13 games; Padres' Kim Ha-seong goes hitless

One on-base streak is alive, but another has ended for Korean players in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Hotline calls from stalking victims triple over 3 years

The number of calls from stalking victims to a government-run women's counseling hotline has more than tripled over the past three years, authorities said Tuesday.

S. Korea warns N. Korea will face end of regime if it uses nuclear weapons

North Korea will face the end of its regime if it attempts to use nuclear weapons, the defense ministry warned Tuesday, after the North said it conducted rocket drills simulating a nuclear counterat...

aespa set for comeback with first full album 'Armageddon'

Girl group aespa will make a comeback with the release of its first full album, 'Armageddon.'

Korean experts to conduct cultural heritage conservation training in Indonesia

A team of Korean experts will visit Indonesia this week to provide training for conservators in the cultural heritage sector in the Southeast Asian country.

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Korea, US to hold 1st round of defense cost sharing talks this week

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Military canteens become sizzling new market for food firms

Military camps in the country have become a rising market for food service firms that cater canteen meals to soldiers.

Tech

LG Innotek, SK On win Edison Awards with innovative products

LG Innotek and SK On won Edison Awards, named after renowned U.S. inventor Thomas Edison, for two consecutive years with their innovative products, the two Korean companies said ...

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Paraguay to teach Korean as second foreign language to middle, high schoolers

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N. Korea slams US envoy's Asian tour as 'aid-begging' trip to enliven sanctions

North Korea on Friday denounced the recent visit to South Korea and Japan by the top U.S. envoy to the United Nations, calling it an 'aid-begging' trip to invigorate the 'weakene...

Finance

Korea's internet industry surpasses $434.3 bil. in sales in 2022: data

Korea's internet industry saw its revenue surpass 600 trillion won ($434.3 billion) for the first time in 2022, data showed Monday.

Sports

Kim Min-jae, Lee Kang-in close to special final

A South Korean player has yet to really enjoy a final of the UEFA Champions League, the biggest club game in the whole world.

Business

Fashion brands launch new watchdog to counter Chinese counterfeits

The country's small and- medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the fashion industry have jointly launched a new watchdog agency against sellers of Chinese products that illegally co...

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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...

Multicultural Community

Camarata Music welcomes spring with Beethoven

Camarata Music is gearing up for a performance of Beethoven's 'Mass in C Major' and 'Piano Concerto No. 1' on Saturday.

World

US commerce secretary downplays chip in advanced Huawei phone

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