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Korea's nanosatellite launched from New Zealand for satellite constellation project

	University to abolish German, French language departments

	Consumer sentiment remains flat in April amid rising prices, high rates

	4th Siberian tiger dies in 12 months at Seoul Grand Park zoo

	'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' will be aesthetically different, says VFX supervisor

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

	Author of ADOR's 'internal document' refutes allegations of spinoff plot
Impact on HYBE's earnings to be limited despite dispute with Ador: analysts Dispute between HYBE, Ador CEO highlights challenges in multi-label system

	Over 80% of people filing bankruptcy in Seoul in their 50s and older

Crypto mogul Kwon appeals against Montenegro court's extradition verdict

	OECD anti-corruption body to dispatch inspection team over Korea's prosecution reform

	9 in 10 Koreans say married couples should share assets: survey

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

	'Queen of Tears' spikes viewership with character-focus, short clips, comic flair

Korea urged to stop holding CEOs liable for workplace accidents

The government will continue to pursue regulatory reforms and thoroughly review policy suggestions that the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) sent to President Yoon Suk Yeol in February...

Presidential medical reform committee left incomplete amid doctors' boycott

A special presidential committee for medical reform the Yoon Suk Yeol administration created to discuss policy, finds itself in trouble even before its official launch on Thursday, as doctors - one ...

BOK rate cut elusive amid high oil prices, plunging won

The prospect of a key rate cut by the Bank of Korea (BOK) is dimming, clouded by global commodity prices volatility, plunging Korean currency and slowing disinflation, market watchers said Tuesday.

INTERVIEWAIMMO eyes global expansion in AI-driven self-driving market

AIMMO, predicting increased use of AI technology for data collection and utilization services as many companies adopt AI models, aims for global expansion in the AI data market, particularly in the ...

Samsung Heavy sues KOGAS for compensation over faulty LNG carriers

Samsung Heavy Industries filed a lawsuit recently against Korea Gas Corp. (KOGAS) to avoid taking responsibility for defective cargo holds installed in two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers sold ...

Korean investors remain bullish about Tesla despite rising anxiety

The recent plunge in Tesla's stock price has unnerved domestic investors, but the net-buying trend favoring the U.S. electric vehicle maker remains unchanged, according to the latest data.

S. Korea, US stage space training against NK GPS jamming threats

South Korea and the United States have conducted joint space exercises to fend off North Korea's global positioning system (GPS) jamming attacks and other space-based threats, the Air Force said Wed...

1 in 3 experts envisions Korea promoting democracy principles: poll

One in 3 democracy experts viewed the promotion of democratic principles as Korea's most expected role in advancing democracy across the globe, a poll showed Wednesday.

Trade minister meets head of African trade bloc

Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo has met Wamkele Mene, the secretary general of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), in Seoul and they discussed ways to expand economic ties, officials said...

Apple announces event on May 7 amid reports of launch of new iPads

Apple will hold an event on May 7, the company said on Tuesday, amid reports that it would roll out the long-anticipated revamped versions of iPad Pro and iPad Air next month.

Tesla profits tumble but shares rise on new vehicle plan

Tesla reported a big drop in quarterly profits Tuesday, pointing to elevated pressure on the electric vehicle market that has led to deep cost-cutting.

4 conglomerates see combined operating profit plunge 65% last year: report

Four major conglomerates saw their combined operating profit plunge 65 percent last year, hit by sluggish sales amid an economic slowdown, a report showed Wednesday.

US preparing $1 bil. weapons package for Ukraine, officials say

The United States is preparing a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, the first to be sourced from the yet to be signed Ukraine-Israel bill, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Tuesday.

UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals raided by Israel

The United Nations called Tuesday for “a clear, transparent and credible investigation” of mass graves uncovered at two major hospitals in war-torn Gaza that were raided by Israeli troops.

Industry minister to visit Czech Republic

Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun left for the Czech Republic on Wednesday as Seoul seeks closer bilateral economic ties, officials said.

SNU professor likely to be named inaugural chief of Korea AeroSpace Administration

An aerospace engineering professor of Seoul National University (SNU) will likely be named the inaugural chief of the Korea AeroSpace Administration, an official said Wednesday.

NK leader's sister slams joint S. Korea-US military drills

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Wednesday lambasted joint military drills between South Korea and the United States and vowed to strengthen the North's military power again...

Business sentiment for May pessimistic over Middle East tensions: poll

Korea's business sentiment index remained pessimistic for May due to uncertainties caused by fresh tensions in the Middle East and persistent inflationary pressure, a poll showed Wednesday.

N. Korea sends economic delegation to Iran amid suspected military cooperation

North Korea has sent an economic delegation to Iran, Pyongyang's state media reported Wednesday, a rare trip that raises suspicions of cooperation between the two nations over weapons programs.

4 carmakers to recall over 200,000 vehicles for faulty parts

Hyundai Motor, Kia and two other carmakers will recall over 200,000 vehicles due to faulty components, the transport ministry said Wednesday.

Korean man sentenced to 14 months in jail for killing 76 cats

A Korean man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for killing 76 cats in one of the country's most gruesome cases of animal cruelty in recent years.

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Opinion

Editorial

Open up dialogue channels

Japan's duplicity

Thoughts of the Times

Paradox of Korean English education

Columns

South Korea needs to recharge foreign engagement following missed trips and opportunities

To people, livelihoods matter most

Cartoons

National

Camarata Music welcomes spring with Beethoven

Companies

HD Hyundai Electric Q1 net profit up 224.3% to $67.8 mil.

HD Hyundai Electric on Tuesday reported its first-quarter net profit of 93.4 billion won ($67.8 million), up 224.3 percent from a year earlier.

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 ...

Video

Lifestyle

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

North Korea

3 NK hacking groups execute concerted attack on 10 S. Korean defense firms: police

Three key hacking groups from North Korea have infiltrated about 10 South Korean defense firms over the past one and a half years in a concerted attempt to steal defense technolo...

Finance

Korea vows thorough market monitoring, immediate responses to Middle East crisis

Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok met with experts of economic and international affairs Tuesday and discussed responses to growing uncertainties in the Middle East, the finance min...

Sports

KBO gives clubs in-ear devices to track automated calls in real time

In light of recent officiating controversy, the Korean baseball league announced Tuesday it has provided clubs with devices that will follow calls from the automated ball-strike ...

Business

Homeplus' Instant Delivery service well-received by consumers

Homeplus is promoting its Instant Delivery service for orders made in close proximity to its 310 local stores nationwide as the superstore chain has recently seen a rise in deman...

Blog

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

Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit

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