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US dad reunites with kids 4 years after abduction by Korean spouse

	Han So-hee, Jun Jong-seo to co-star in new noir series 'Project Y'

	Seoul Metro to implement 'blacklist' to safeguard workers from abuse

	Vietnam's financial regulator gains insight into Korea's distressed loan management

	Korea's top diplomat meets students studying Korean language in Melbourne

US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates at 23-year high

Wall Street swings after Fed keeps interest rates high, downplays odds of hike

	INTERVIEW‘Mashiketta’ singer Donna Goldn blends Korean element into 'flavorful' creations

	Tiny pomeranian takes on big security role

	Chinese online users accuse IVE of 'stealing' their culture

Inflation eases to 2% range for 1st time in 3 months in April

	INTERVIEWTaipei Dangdai revitalizes Taiwan's art scene with collector-driven approach

	Another suspect grilled in probe of alleged interference in Marine's death inquiry

	Violence flares at UCLA as police end protests at New York's Columbia

	Jeonju film fest kicks off, featuring over 230 films

Hyundai Rotem picked as preferred bidder for Peru's armored vehicle deal

Korean defense firm Hyundai Rotem has been selected as a preferred bidder to export 30 K-808 White Tiger wheeled armored vehicles to Peru, the company said Thursday.

Kids activity kit from Chinese e-commerce giant contains lead 158 times above permitted levels

A kids' activity kit being sold by a Chinese e-commerce giant has been found to contain lead about 158 times higher than permitted levels, the Seoul city government said Thursday.

N. Korea holds 1st meeting of police officials in 12 years amid drive to tighten social control

North Korea has held a meeting of chiefs of branch public security stations earlier this week, state media reported Thursday, in an apparent move to tighten the country's grip on social discipline.

KOGAS to seek new import contracts for LNG amid rising demand

Korea's industry ministry on Thursday discussed ways to seek new import contracts for liquefied natural gas (LNG) with the state-run Korea Gas Corp. (KOGAS) to stabilize prices and meet growing dema...

Myeong-dong showcases experience-oriented tourism

Myeong-dong is embracing an experience-oriented approach to tourism and enhancing its environment through new cultural content facilities like ArtBreeze, a cultural complex that opened in December l...

Paternity leave to double to 20 working days

The government intends to double paternity leave to 20 days, up from the current 10, while also substantially boosting parental leave allowances. It is also restructuring tax support measures, origi...

Korean secondary schools begin to open door to international students

GIMCHEON, North Gyeongsang Province - In Korea, elementary to high schools have traditionally catered to mostly local students, while universities have actively invited foreign students. However, a ...

Ruling party struggles to find new floor leader

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) is struggling to find a new floor leader, as no one has stepped forward to run for the position.

Samsung, LG, SK hit by slowed EV sales growth

Korea's top three battery firms - Samsung SDI, LG Energy Solution, and SK On - have been significantly impacted by slowing electric vehicle (EV) sales growth both domestically and internationally, a...

Mixed fortunes for retail investors betting on HK, Japan

Koreans who have invested in the stock markets of Hong Kong and Japan are experiencing contrasting investment outcomes.

Yoon to hold 1st press conference in 21 months

President Yoon Suk Yeol will hold an official press conference as early as next week to mark his second year in office, sources at the presidential office said, Wednesday.

Rival parties agree to revise bill mandating new probe into Itaewon crowd crush

The ruling and main opposition parties agreed Wednesday to revise a special bill mandating a new investigation into the 2022 Itaewon tragedy that claimed 159 lives, both sides said.

Korea, Australia discuss AUKUS participation: defense minister

South Korea's potential participation in part of the AUKUS security partnership was among the agenda items it discussed with Australia during a 'two plus two' meeting among their foreign and defense...

FILA Holdings chairman receives Korea Society's annual honor for contribution to Korea-US ties

FILA Holdings Corp. Chairman Yoon Yoon-soo will receive The Korea Society's annual honor in recognition of his contribution to strengthening diplomatic and business ties between the United States an...

BTS' Jungkok's 'Seven' chosen as hottest hit outside US

'Seven' by Jungkook of K-pop boy band BTS has been named the hottest hit outside the United States.

Six in 10 young Koreans say children ‘not necessary’ after marriage: poll

More than six out of 10 young Koreans believe that having children after marriage is 'not necessary,' as concerns mount over the country's declining birthrate.

INTERVIEWFrom 'The Glory' to 'Queen of Tears,' Park Sung-hoon enjoys making name with villainous characters

“During my career, I’ve often had cases where people need to reference the roles I’ve played to explain me. But now, when they say Jeon Jae-jun, they recognize me right away, which felt good because...

Hyundai E&C's new apartment complex in Yeosu to become symbol of luxurious living

Hyundai E&C's upcoming premium apartment complex, Hillstate Jukrim the Proud in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, will change the skyline and improve the living quality of the country's southern coa...

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Value divide behind global governance deficit

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'Exhuma' and Feng Shui

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Beer brewers of Korea throw down for Daegu Stout Smackdown

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Public firms' debt hits fresh high in 2023

Korean public firms' liabilities reached another high in 2023 as they borrowed more money for projects meant to ease housing problems and build infrastructure, the finance minist...

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Samsung teams up with Korean esports superstar Faker to target Chinese game market

Samsung Electronics is trying to expand its presence in the high-priced gaming monitor market by collaborating with esports superstar Lee 'Faker' Sang-hyeok, and its gaming monit...

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Korean food's future lies in inter-industry connections

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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 late...

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Korea's tax revenue falls $1.5 bil. on-year through March

Korea's tax revenue fell 2.5 percent on-year during the first three months of 2024 due mainly to weak corporate performances, the finance ministry said Tuesday.

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Eagles' Ryu Hyun-jin notches 100th KBO win

Hanwha Eagles starting pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin picked up his 100th career win in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) on Tuesday, the latest milestone in an illustrious career for ...

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Hanwha Aerospace's Q1 net profit plummets 99%

Hanwha Aerospace, a defense industry unit of Korea's Hanwha Group, said Tuesday its first-quarter net profit plunged over 99 percent from a year ago.

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Relationships more valuable than prize money

It might sound like an overly dramatic plot twist in a low-budget spy thriller, but it’s true: some Westerners in South Korea went undercover trying to destroy the volunteer proj...

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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 pr...

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King Charles III resumes public duties as he fights cancer

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