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PPP nominates retired ex-lawmaker to head emergency committee

	Gov't survey on providing 1 mil. won birth subsidy triggers debate

	Korea-Japan diplomatic feud looms large over Naver’s Line messenger app

	KBS to roll out string of new shows in May

	Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure's on Israel over planned Rafah invasion and cease-fire talks
Hamas delegation due in Cairo on Monday for Gaza cease-fire talks

Gov't to deploy more medical staff as senior doctors at 5 major hospitals take weekly breaks

	Yoon, opposition leader set for first-ever meeting
Expectations low for high-stakes Yoon-Lee meeting

	Yoon's approval rating falls for 3 weeks straight to 30.2%

	Surging food prices weigh on households

Girl group Nature disbands after Japanese member rumored to have become hostess

	N. Korea decries US shipment of long-range tactical missiles to Ukraine as 'mean' policy

	Presidential hopefuls take different paths toward Yoon

	HD Hyundai CEO co-chairs World Economic Forum special meeting

	'The Roundup: Punishment' dominates box office, drawing 2.9 mil. admissions

Renault Korea adopts 'Electro Pop' strategy aimed at young motorists

Renault Korea is moving to reshape its brand identity targeting the younger generation here by launching its long-awaited new hybrid SUV and deepening communication, particularly with those in their...

Abolition of student rights ordinance triggers protests

The Seoul Metropolitan Council abolished the Seoul Student Human Rights Ordinance 12 years after its enactment Friday, but the debate on whether it was the right decision continues.

Samsung enhances ties with ZEISS in chip production tech

Samsung Electronics has bolstered its strategic partnership with ZEISS Group in the area of chip production technologies, in a move to achieve better yields and improve its performance in next-gener...

Financial regulator to scrutinize governance of NongHyup Financial Group

The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) will soon launch regular inspections into the governance of NongHyup Financial Group as its majority stakeholder, the National Agricultural Cooperative Federa...

DPK leader receives YouTube Gold Play Button

Rep. Lee Jae-myung, chairman of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), has received a YouTube Gold Play Button after his online channel passed the 1 million subscribers mark, making hi...

SK Innovation's Q1 net loss widens on FX losses

SK Innovation, Korea's leading refiner by sales, said Monday its net losses widened in the first quarter from a year earlier due mainly to foreign-exchange losses.

Taihan Electric Wire Q1 operating earnings up 62.7% to $20.8 mil.

Taihan Electric Wire on Monday estimated its first-quarter operating profit at 28.8 billion won ($20.8 million), up 62.7 percent from a year earlier.

Hana Financial organizes volunteer campaign for visually impaired

Over 100 Hana Financial Group employees and their family members attended a group-organized volunteer campaign to help create portable braille teaching aids for the visually impaired, according to t...

'Queen of Tears' weaves rich tapestry of Korean contemporary art

Artworks featured in tvN's popular series 'Queen of Tears' serve more than just decorative purposes: They establish the upbeat and romantic ambiance of the series while hinting at the wealth, social...

NewJeans makes waves with 'Bubble Gum' despite HYBE-Ador conflict

The feud between K-pop powerhouse HYBE and its subsidiary label Ador is showing no signs of subsiding, with the former filing a police report against the latter's CEO, Min Hee-jin, for alleged breac...

Beer brewers of Korea throw down for Daegu Stout Smackdown

As my train pulls into Dongdaegu Station, I ask myself, “Why don’t more people leave Seoul?” Daegu is a major metropolis with a lot to offer. For me specifically, it’s Korea’s premiere home-brewing ...

Hanwha Systems to break ground on space center on Jeju Island

Hanwha Systems, a defense electronics and ICT solutions unit under Hanwha Group, said Monday it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new space center on Korea's southern island of Jeju.

N. Korea installs mines on inter-Korean road within DMZ

North Korea has installed land mines on an inter-Korean road within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas, a South Korean military official said Monday, the latest in a series of mo...

Ulsan HD FC falls in Asia but rises globally

Ulsan HD FC, formerly known as Ulsan Hyundai FC, came heartbreakingly close to reaching the final of the Asian Champions League on Wednesday.

Industry minister in Riyadh to attend WEF meeting

Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun has visited Saudi Arabia to attend a non-regular session of the World Economic Forum (WEF) as the Korean government representative, his office said Sunday.

FM's visit to China under discussion

Korea and China are in talks to arrange a visit to Beijing by Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul next month, diplomatic sources said Sunday.

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Glorifying pro-democracy activists

Defenseless against NK hackers

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The surprising Chinese roots of Korean agriculture in Gwangju

US Congress finally passes foreign aid: What are takeaways for US allies?

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

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POSCO Future M, Honda to set up joint venture in Canada for battery materials partnership

POSCO Future M, the battery materials unit of POSCO Holdings, said Friday it will set up a joint venture (JV) with Honda Motor in Canada mainly for the supply of a core battery ...

Tech

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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Everland celebrates spring with historic flower festivals

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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...

Finance

Seoul shares rise 1% on tech, financial gains despite overnight US losses

Stocks closed higher Friday as investors purchased tech and financial blue chips despite overnight losses on Wall Street. The Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar.

Sports

Korea eliminated in Olympic football qualifiers as poor defense, undisciplined play prove costly

For the first time in 40 years, Korea will not compete in an Olympic men's football tournament.

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S-Oil Q1 net falls 37% on lower refining margins

S-Oil, Korea's third-largest refiner by sales, said Friday its first-quarter net profit fell 37 percent from a year earlier on decreased refining margins.

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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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Tourism must change, mayor says as Venice launches entry fee

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