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	K-pop group Seventeen partners with UNESCO to open learning centers in East Timor

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	Lenses become fashion 'It' items as showcased by aespa

	K-dramas about entertainment industry aren't popular - here's why

Gov't to regulate synthetic nicotine as tobacco through legislation

	Korea-US alliance to 'incessantly' strengthen regardless of US election result: Seoul envoy

	'Dare to Love Me' mixes historical, modern elements for lighthearted romance

	China strongly opposes US tariff hikes, pledging measures to defend rights
Biden sharply hikes US tariffs on Chinese EVs and chips

KOREAN TEMPLE ADVENTURESVisiting Bongam Temple during Buddha's Birthday holiday

Yoon delivers congratulatory message on Buddha's birthday

	Parental wealth transfer at center of real estate purchases

	INTERVIEWKakaoBank confident in its competitive edge for Thai, Vietnamese markets, strategy chief says

	Taekwondo-loving migrant helps to integrate Syrian refugees in Jordan

EXCLUSIVEChina decision on bilateral talks with Korea depends on Seoul's Taiwan attitude: source

China has confirmed that Premier Li Qiang will participate in the Korea-China-Japan trilateral summit at the end of the month. But whether China would agree to bilateral talks with Korea during the ...

Space-Out Competition offers respite from stressful, competitive life

A signboard for participants in Seoul's annual Space-Out Competition, Sunday, read, “I needed some time to rest.”

Kolmar Holdings CEO promises substantial perks for new parents

The CEO of Kolmar Holdings has announced hefty incentives for its employees to encourage them to have children as the country is suffering from a record-low birthrate and a somewhat gloomy economic ...

IVE shines globally with traditional Korean elements

The girl group IVE, known for its string of hits since debuting, is receiving widespread acclaim for its latest comeback, successfully differentiating itself with a unique concept and music distinct...

Young Syrian women find potential through taekwondo at refugee camp

ZA’ATARI, Jordan - Seventy kilometers from the Jordanian capital of Amman and only 30 kilometers from the Syrian border, the Za'atari refugee camp is home to some 80,000 Syrians.

Island schools of Incheon close, reduce in size or remain empty as student numbers fall

The diminishing student population in Incheon is forcing some of the city's island schools to close, shrink or remain empty without any specific plans amid Korea’s persistently low birthrate.

Controversy raised over preferential treatment for medical students

Plans proposed by universities to prevent medical students from failing the semester due to insufficient class hours have been mired in controversy, as these special rules are seen as obvious prefer...

King Sejong's 627th birthday celebrated in Seoul

Korean language enthusiasts from Korea and around the world have honored the 627th birthday of King Sejong the Great (1397-1450), the king who created the Korean writing system, Hangeul.

Nongshim's instant noodle exports to France signal full-scale entry into Europe

Korea's instant noodle exports have shifted into a higher gear as Nongshim, the country's largest noodle maker, has sealed a supply deal with major retailers in France, according to the company and ...

73% of workplaces in Korea use AI to boost productivity, Microsoft says

The use of AI at workplaces is becoming increasingly common in Korea, with three out of four workers using AI for work and managers recognizing the introduction of AI as essential for maintaining co...

HYBE requests investigation into alleged insider trading by Ador executives

K-pop artist management powerhouse HYBE said Tuesday it requested the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) to launch an investigation into executives of the firm's subsidiary Ador, alleging they enga...

AliExpress, Temu face doubts over 'voluntary' product safety monitoring pledge

AliExpress and Temu are facing lingering doubts over their pledge to“voluntarily” monitor product safety, as the non-legally binding agreement with the nation’s antitrust agency carries little weigh...

HK-tied ELS compensation rate determined at 30-65% in 5 key cases

The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has determined major financial companies' compensation ratio for mis-selling of Hong Kong stock market-tied equity linked securities (ELS) in five key cases t...

Opposition bloc slams Yoon's prosecution reshuffle

Opposition parties on Tuesday criticized President Yoon Suk Yeol’s reshuffle of prosecutors, accusing him of trying to hinder investigations into first lady Kim Keon Hee’s acceptance of a luxury han...

INTERVIEWKim Cheon-soo builds bridges with new Korean Cultural Center in Manhattan

NEW YORK - Nestled in the heart of midtown Manhattan, just a stone's throw from Koreatown, the Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) has opened its new home in February, 15 years after acquiring t...

Naver will not sell stake in operator of messaging app Line, for now

Naver, a Korean tech giant facing pressure from the Japanese government to divest from the operator of the popular messaging app Line, has decided not to sell any of its shares, according to a senio...

Electric bicycle battery suspected as cause of fatal fire

A woman was killed and a man seriously injured in a fire that broke out early Tuesday at a three-story residential building in Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province.

Syrian taekwondo athlete from Azraq refugee camp ready for Paris Olympics

AZRAQ, Jordan - Yahya Al Ghotany, 20, was 7 years old when the civil war broke out in his homeland of Syria.

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Several U.S. F-22 stealth jets arrive in Korea

Companies

OCI dismisses concerns over Trump's possible impact on solar power industry

The U.S.'s solar power and other renewable energy industries will remain solid, even if former U.S. President Donald Trump is re-elected as the next president in November, the he...

Tech

Naver under growing pressure not to sell stake in Line to SoftBank

Naver, which operates the popular messenger app Line through LY Corp., is facing growing pressure to halt the divestment of its shares to SoftBank, despite mounting calls from th...

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CICI's contests to find new ideas, AI-generated images to promote Korea

North Korea

Passenger rail service linking Russia to N. Korea set to resume: official

The governor of a Russian northeastern region bordering North Korea has said passenger trains connecting Vladivostok to the North are set to resume after years of a COVID-19 pand...

Finance

Import prices up for 4th month in April on higher oil prices

Korea's import prices rose for a fourth consecutive month in April due to an increase in oil prices and the Korean won's decline against the U.S. dollar, central bank data showed...

Sports

Lions manager pleased with progress of youngsters

The Samsung Lions have been road warriors in Korean baseball this season, for reasons their manager Park Jin-man thinks are based on the team's youth.

Business

Nexon's Q1 net profit drops 32%

Korea's online gaming firm Nexon said Tuesday its net profit dropped 31 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier.

Blog

French-Korean Treaty of 1886: a religious hotbed

On the rainy morning of May 1, 1886, the French warship Primauguet sailed into Jemulpo (modern Incheon) harbor. On board was Francois George Cogordan, the French plenipotentiary,...

Multicultural Community

Graphic novel creators preview release of 'No Rules Tonight'

There's still almost half a year to wait until the release of 'No Rules Tonight' by Kim Hyun Sook and Ryan Estrada on Oct. 1. But anyone in Busan will be able to get a sneak peek...

World

Israel's Rafah attack set Hamas talks 'backward': mediator Qatar

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