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	13 baseball players under probe for obtaining sleeping pills for ex-Doosan infielder

	Police officers to receive better safety gear

	POSCO Future M publishes report on responsible supply of minerals

	ATEEZ becomes 1st K-pop act to headline Mawazine festival in Morocco

Questions rise over president's revival of civil affairs secretary position

	Government juggles high inflation, energy rates

	Korea records hottest April in 50 years due to anticyclone

FM's China visit to offer chance for improved relations

	Korean air carriers opt for Airbus planes amid Boeing's safety concerns

	Hanwha Ocean sued for defaming HD Hyundai employees

	Korea mandates quarantine of imported reptiles

	Banks fortify wealth management while shuttering regular branches

Financial regulator says project financing delinquency rates still controllable

Financial authorities emphasized the stability of the Korean financial market with a firm determination to maintain the robust market order, aiming to allay foreign investors' concerns over the coun...

Will losses from HK-tied ELS ease amid bullish market?

As the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) has recently been showing a bullish recovery, expectations are growing that Korean investors' estimated losses in Hong Kong stock market-tied equity-...

Seoul strives to attract more foreign tourists

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is taking proactive steps to entice more international tourists, inviting officials from overseas travel agencies to craft tailored tourism products targeting the y...

Korea reviewing Indonesia's proposal to cut payment for KF-21 project

Korea has been deliberating on Indonesia's proposal to reduce its payment for a joint development project for the KF-21 fighter jet, the state procurement agency said Tuesday, amid an ongoing probe ...

Korean 'healing fiction' captures hearts of young British readers

Korean literature is experiencing a surge in popularity across the United Kingdom, driven by a shift in literary preferences among a young and diverse readership.

Probe finds power abuse allegations against ambassador to China not serious enough for disciplinary action

Power abuse allegations raised against Korea's top envoy to China by one of the embassy staffers were found to not be serious enough to warrant disciplinary action, the foreign ministry said Tuesday...

Annual queer parade to take place in downtown Seoul next month

An annual LGBTQ festival will take place in downtown Seoul, but not at its usual spot of Seoul Plaza, organizers said Tuesday, after their requests to use the venue were rejected for the second stra...

Ador to hold board meeting Friday amid dispute with HYBE

Ador, a sublabel of K-pop powerhouse HYBE, will hold a critical board meeting Friday in what is expected to mark a decisive moment in the protracted conflict between the sublabel's CEO and HYBE.

US soldier detained in Russia over alleged misconduct after finishing tour of duty in S. Korea

An American soldier was detained on charges of criminal misconduct in the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok last week while on leave after finishing his tour of duty in South Korea, officials sai...

Heroes' manager tries to meet expectations as KBO club gets younger

As his Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) club has decided to go young this season, Kiwoom Heroes manager Hong Won-ki has been trying to manage his expectations.

KF-21 fighter jet prototype to conduct 1st Meteor missile test

Korea's homegrown fighter jet KF-21 under development is set to conduct its first live-fire test with long-range air-to-air Meteor missiles this week, sources said Tuesday.

aespa to kick off second season with 'Supernova'

SM Entertainment's girl group aespa is starting the second season with the double title track 'Supernova.'

Daejeon-based artist explores mortality

Paul Fortunato, a Daejeon-based artist whose surname means “lucky” in Italian, survived a horrific episode of internal bleeding that could have ended his life. During his illness and long recovery, ...

DPK to consider push for special probes into ex-Gyeonggi vice governor, former justice minister's daughter

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) could consider introducing special counsel probes to ensure the legality of ongoing investigations targeting opposition figures, the party's floor...

Korea notes industry concerns over US inquiry, proposed rules on connected vehicle supply chains

Korea has raised its automotive industry's concerns with the United States over Washington's inquiry and envisioned rules to address potential security risks from 'connected vehicles' that use techn...

N. Korea promotes maternity protection policy amid low birthrate

North Korea on Tuesday promoted its maternity protection policy amid its low birthrate, saying the country provides pregnant women with pre-and post-natal care services 11 times.

Gov't to offer more funds for emergency care amid protracted walkouts by doctors

Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong said Tuesday that the government will extend its financial support for emergency care services by another month, as massive walkouts by junior doctors have disrupted he...

BTS' RM to prerelease 'Come Back to Me,' music video directed by Lee Jung-jin of 'Beef'

RM, the leader of K-pop superband BTS, will unveil 'Come Back to Me,' a prerelease track from his upcoming second solo album, Tuesday, the group's agency said.

JCS chairman, US Space Force general discuss space strategy

Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chairman Adm. Kim Myung-soo on Tuesday met with the head of the U.S. Space Force to discuss ways to bolster their joint capabilities in space to fend off evolving North K...

Korea begins process to decommission country's first commercial Kori-1 nuclear reactor

Korea began a decontamination process Tuesday to dismantle the country's now-defunct first commercial Kori-1 nuclear reactor, the state-run energy firm said.

Ma Dong-seok's transformation photos over years delight fans

Actor Ma Dong-seok, 53, shared a series of photos from the past that highlight his transformation over the years on Children's Day, May 5.

Hy struggles with soaring inflation amid lackluster portfolio diversification

Hy, one of the country's biggest fermented beverage makers, continues to struggle with falling revenues and profits amid lackluster portfolio diversification, according to industry observers, Monday.

Gov't approves revision to 'chaebol watch list' regulations

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a revision to the rule on the designation of large business groups and their chiefs for a watch list subject to stricter filing and other antitrust regulations, the r...

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Mercedes-Benz overtakes BMW as No. 1 seller of imported cars in April

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz regained its position as the largest seller of imported cars in Korea last month, surpassing the previous leader BMW, industry data showed Tu...

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INTERVIEWSolo Leveling: ARISE will become Netmarble's new leading title, company executive says

Netmarble is confident that its new game, Solo Leveling: ARISE, based on the globally popular web novel and webcomic 'Solo Leveling,' will be its new cash cow. The action role-pl...

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Ukraine examines N.Korean missile debris amid fears of Moscow-Pyongyang axis

Ukrainian state prosecutors say they have examined debris from 21 of around 50 North Korean ballistic missiles launched by Russia between late December and late February, as they...

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Foreign reserves down in April on decreased deposits, dollar's rise

Korea's foreign reserves declined in April due to a fall in deposits and the conversion value of non-dollar assets, central bank data showed Tuesday.

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Giants' Lee Jung-hoo has 1st multihit game in 2 weeks; Padres' Kim Ha-seong held hitless

For the first time in more than two weeks, Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants has submitted a multihit effort.

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Samsung SDI showcases battery expertise in China

Samsung SDI, the global leader in batteries for electric bikes, is showcasing its cylindrical battery products at the China International Bicycle Fair currently taking place in S...

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The luck of the Narwhal in Korea: Part 1

Narwhals have always been viewed with a sense of wonder tinged with supernatural mysticism. They were bearers of the great unicorn horns, and symbols of purity and good fortune. ...

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