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Korean chipmakers face growing calls to improve shareholder returns
in NewsSamsung Electronics and SK hynix are facing growing expectations of…
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Int’l writers’ festival to kick off in Seoul next month
in NewsAn annual literary festival bringing together writers from Korea and…
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Ex-first lady acknowledges receiving luxury bag from PPP lawmaker’s wife
in NewsFormer first lady Kim Keon Hee said Monday she recalled…
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S. Korea, US to hold UFS exercise from Aug. 17
in NewsSouth Korea and the United States will conduct their annual…
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Gyeonggi Province calls for ‘jeonse’ fraud aid to cover foreign victims
in NewsAs a wave of scams exploiting Korea’s unique “jeonse” rental…
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As world rediscovers ‘The Odyssey,’ disabled actors in Greece explore pain of war
in NewsEPIDAURUS, Greece — As Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” renews global…
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Retail sales index marks record drop in Q2 amid Homeplus fiasco
in NewsThe retail sales index at Korea’s discount stores posted the…
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Horse racing authority hit for hosting races under extreme heat
in NewsThe country’s horse racing authority has caught flak for continuing…
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Energy demand hits yearly high on continued heat wave
in NewsKorea recorded the highest electricity demand for the year in…
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The Beijing model meets the Brussels effect
in NewsPARIS — For years, Europe and China embodied rival development…
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ exceeds 5 mil. ticket sales in Korea
in NewsThe latest Spider-Man film surpassed 5 million ticket sales on…
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Scorching heat continues across nation; heavy rains forecast on eastern coast
in NewsMost parts of Korea were forecast to be sweltering under…
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‘Silver ARMY’ reshapes BTS fandom
in NewsVicki Ronn, a professor of English at Friends University and…
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Mariinsky Ballet’s Korean soloist to take on ‘Swan Lake’ prince on local stage
in NewsBallet dancer Jeon Min-chul, who has completed his first season…
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Canada tries to adapt to a future of wildfires
in NewsMONTREAL, Canada — Faced with another summer when wildfires have…
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Jeju Island turns wind profits into summer lifelines
in NewsOn an island globally renowned for its pristine coastline and…
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40 C in Seoul, 15 C in Taebaek: Mountain town defying Korea’s heat wave
in NewsAs asphalt softens under a relentless heat wave in Seoul,…
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Lee pledges to remedy damage caused by state violence
in NewsPresident Lee Jae Myung vowed Friday to redress damage caused…
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State audit agency apologizes for sitting commissioner’s indictment
in NewsThe Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI) apologized Friday after…
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From BIGBANG to BLACKPINK: The man behind YG’s viral performance videos
in NewsExecutive producer Yang Hyun-suk of YG Entertainment centers his production…
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15 gov’t bond dealers face sanctions over alleged bid rigging
in NewsThe antitrust watchdog has moved to sanction 15 primary dealers…
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Lee administration’s reform drive raises concerns over rushed policymaking
in NewsThe Lee Jae Myung administration is sparking concerns that it…
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Why don’t we like our neighbors?
in NewsMoving into a new office recently reminded me of something…
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Korean diagnostics firm Noul signs 1st cervical cancer screening deal in Africa
in NewsNoul, a Seoul-based developer of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered blood and…
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How Joseon era Koreans beat the heat without AC
in NewsLong before air‑conditioned staycations, Koreans in the premodern era escaped…
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Over 12-day streak of tropical nights leaves Korea sleepless
in NewsKorea’s average number of “tropical nights” nationwide hit a record…
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Veterans ministry to expand state awards to independence activists
in NewsThe veterans ministry said Wednesday it will seek to identify…
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Record spending by int’l visitors drives Seoul’s new experience-first tourism strategy
in NewsDriven by record-setting visitor spending in beauty, wellness and local…
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Seoul blocks 6 toxic kids’ swim products from direct import sites
in NewsAs summer heat drives families across Korea to pools and…
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Busan to provide 1-year free pet insurance for adopted rescue dogs
in NewsBusan Metropolitan City will provide one year of free pet…
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Hyundai E&C tests water-spraying drone at demolition site
in NewsHyundai Engineering & Construction (Hyundai E&C) said it is expanding…
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Uhm Jung-hwa brings confidence to ocean action in ‘Okay! Madam’ sequel
in NewsFor Uhm Jung-hwa, returning as the brave former secret agent…
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Starbucks Korea teams up with local farmers to support small cafes
in NewsStarbucks Korea has unveiled its eighth “shared growth” beverage —…
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Heat kills 16 in Korea this summer: interior ministry
in NewsKorea’s summer heat has killed 16 people so far this…
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Busan turns to tourism to save its female free-divers
in NewsAlong the rocky coastlines of Korea, the ancient art of…
