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Seoul to invest $184.6 mil. to attract foreign talent, companies

	No. of crimes in Seoul falls, yet public anxiety rises: report

	Coupang’s 1st woman distribution center leader aspires to balance work, parenting

	Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash, official says

	Boy group Riize to release first EP next month

Gov't calls for junior doctors who left worksites to return to hospitals by Monday

	Gov't criticized for inconsistency in cross-border online shopping policies

	Lotte, Hanwha, Doosan chiefs jump on popularity of KBO League to enhance corporate image

	S. Korea, Japan should manage relations so as 'not to disrupt' mood in improving ties: FM Cho

Opposition parties add pressure on Yoon to accept special probe into Marine's death

	Top S. Korean, US, Japanese, Australian Army officials discuss deterrence against NK threats

	Screenwriter Kim Eun-sook's new star-studded series to air on Netflix

	N. Korean leader mourns military official known for close ties with him on 2nd annv. of death

	Seoul to open world's first hotel built atop river bridge

Seoul bans popular pesticide to protect honeybees

Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Monday a ban on the use of neonicotinoids, a widely-used insecticide, as part of efforts to preserve honeybees amid alarming signs of their population decl...

Plan for patient ID checks at hospitals snagged by tech issues

Concerns are rising over technological challenges potentially hindering a government plan to require patients to present their ID cards at hospitals to verify their identity.

Financial regulators, companies showcase vision for Korean market to global investors

Korea's financial authorities and the heads of the country's major financial institutions met global institutional investors from Wall Street and New York to present their ambitious visions for the ...

Gov't, opposition set to clash over special counsel probe into Marine's death

Tension between the ruling and opposition parties is becoming more heightened as President Yoon Suk Yeol is expected to veto a bill aimed at launching a special counsel probe into a young Marine’s d...

Korean cosmetics firms bounce back on robust sales in US, Japan

Korean cosmetics companies, many of which have been suffering from declining sales in China, have started to bounce back thanks to an increasing number of 'K-beauty' consumers, particularly in the U...

Y2K aesthetics resurface as cultural mainstay

The vibrant colors and glossy textures of the Y2K aesthetics, short for the year 2000, referring to the styles and trends popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, have evolved into a widespread cu...

At least 11 killed as Russia presses forward with its offensive in northeastern Ukraine

At least 11 people were reported killed in attacks in Ukraine’s war-ravaged northeast on Sunday as Russia pushed ahead with its renewed offensive.

Banks host K-pop concerts to improve brand image

Multiple commercial banks plan to host K-pop concerts beginning in June to capitalize on the global popularity of K-pop as a way to improve their respective brand images.

Daewoo E&C connects world with advanced bridge engineering

Daewoo Engineering & Construction is extending its decades-long bridge portfolio by completing projects in some of the world's most populated and isolated regions, with an ongoing one currently cros...

Yoon, British PM say AI Seoul Summit will discuss innovation, safety, inclusivity

A global summit on artificial intelligence (AI) to be co-hosted by Korea and Britain this week will present global AI governance principles to foster innovation, safety and inclusivity, the two nati...

Senior Republican close to Trump criticizes Biden's arms holdup in speech to Israeli parliament

Elise Stefanik, a House Republican leader seen as a candidate to be Donald Trump's running mate, delivered a speech before Israel's parliament on Sunday in which she criticized President Joe Biden's...

Biden reaches out to Morehouse grads on Gaza, warns of risk to democracy

U.S. President Joe Biden urged Morehouse College graduates not to give up on democracy in a somber commencement address on Sunday, acknowledging their anger over the war in Gaza while warning about ...

Hyundai's car selling prices jump over past 5 years on weak won, higher costs

Hyundai Motor's vehicle selling prices soared over the past five years due to a weak won, higher costs and high-end models, the company's data showed Monday.

Ethiopian 'photo patternist' explores abstract view of winter in solo art exhibition

A new art exhibition at downtown Seoul's Eulji Space takes visitors into the winter wonderland inside the mind of Ethiopian 'photo patternist' Bereket Alemayehu.

Gov't draws fire for inconsistent approach to overseas direct purchases

The government has come under criticism for retracting a plan to force the Korea Certification (KC) safety mark on certain goods directly purchased overseas, following strong protests from consumers...

N. Korea showcases fireworks modeled after Hwaseong-17 ICBM

Fireworks modeled after North Korea's largest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) have become available for purchase, in what observers say is another point of pride for the reclusive regime.

N. Korea slams US subcritical nuclear test, vows measures to bolster nuclear deterrence

North Korea threatened Monday to take powerful deterrent action against what it claims is the U.S. nuclear threat, denouncing Washington for its recent subcritical nuclear test.

Korea to break ground for Korean literature museum

Construction of the country's first national museum dedicated to Korean literature will begin Monday in Seoul, with plans to complete it by late 2026, the culture ministry announced.

Son Heung-min, Hwang Hee-chan finish Premier League season marked by individual success, club woes

Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur and Hwang Hee-chan of Wolverhampton Wanderers have wrapped up their 2023-2024 Premier League seasons that featured some individual success negated by their clubs' ...

Tom Kim ties for 26th to lead Koreans at PGA Championship

Korean players finished well out of contention at the PGA Championship in Kentucky, with Tom Kim leading the way in a tie for 26th place.

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Large firms' operating profit soars 57.1% in Q1

Major companies in Korea saw their first-quarter operating income spike more than 57 percent, driven by strong performances in the chip and IT sectors, a corporate tracker said F...

Tech

AWS enables Korean firms to achieve sustainable growth, save costs

Cloud computing has been regarded as essential tool for many companies looking to digitalize, but at a time when generative AI and sustainable growth are emerging, the cloud indu...

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Flavored makgeolli captures hearts of Millennials, Gen Zers

North Korea

N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Friday, the South Korean military said, a day after South Korea and the United States staged combi...

Finance

Airlines to lower fuel surcharges on int'l routes in June

Korean airlines said Friday they will lower fuel surcharges on international routes next month to reflect a recent decline in jet fuel prices.

Sports

Tom Kim 4 off lead after opening round at PGA Championship

Korean youngster Tom Kim is four shots off the lead after the opening round of the PGA Championship in Kentucky.

Business

Hyundai Motor, Kia urged to diversify supply chains as US moves to regulate Chinese connected cars

Hyundai Motor and Kia need to diversify their parts supply chains beyond China and expand their lobbying efforts to prepare for potential U.S. measures aimed at banning Chinese-c...

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Battle of the Languages: French and English

Korean is said to be one of the fastest-growing languages in the world. Undoubtedly, Korean movies, dramas and K-pop have influenced the popularity of the language. Not many year...

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Fishing along the Han River

According to a recent poll, Korean residents of Seoul view the Han River as a symbolic place representing the city. In the city's survey, about two-thirds of respondents said the...

World

Russia, China oppose 'military intimidation' against N. Korea by U.S., allies: report

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	Why did singer Kim Ho-joong delay admitting to drunk hit-and-run until after Changwon concert?
Police request travel ban for popera singer Kim Ho-joong over DUI hit-and-run