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Son Heung-min named MVP in MLS All-Star Game debut
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Son Heung-min has earned the MVP award in his first Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Game. The Korean superstar for…
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Teenage star of ‘Agent Kim Reactivated’ working at takoyaki shop
in NewsAfter a high-profile debut in “Agent Kim Reactivated,” making takoyaki was what one actor chose to do after the drama…
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Samsung SDI posts earnings surprise, returns to profit after 7 quarters
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Samsung SDI delivered a major earnings surprise in the second quarter, returning to operating profit for the first time in…
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Massive Attack, Pixies, 60 other acts head to Korea for Pentaport Rock Festival
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From the hypnotic trip-hop of Massive Attack and the distorted guitars of the Pixies to the legendary noise of The…
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Banks face full liability for voice phishing compensation
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Financial authorities have taken a concrete step toward introducing a long-discussed no-fault compensation scheme for victims of voice phishing, submitting…
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Ex-President Yoon referred to prosecution on new election law violation charges
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Police said Wednesday they have referred former President Yoon Suk Yeol to the prosecution on new election law violation charges…
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Parliamentary committee refers bill scrapping prosecution’s investigative authority to coordination panel
in NewsA bill aimed at stripping the prosecution of its supplementary investigative authority was referred to a parliamentary agenda coordination committee…
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Mapping Seoul’s taste: Neighborhoods show distinct instant noodle preferences
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A bowl of instant noodles may seem like an ordinary grocery purchase, but in Seoul it can also offer a…
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Why Korea’s weather agency forecast 50 mm of rain when just 3.5 mm fell — and why it keeps missing the mark
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When 57-year-old construction day laborer Kwon Jae-hyuk tuned in to the weather forecast last Monday evening, the report warned that…
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KT, Amorepacific launch AI platform to speed up cosmetics R&D
in NewsKT and Amorepacific have launched an artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed to turn more than 70 years of beauty research…
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Special police team disbanded after investigating cases referred by 3 special counsel teams
in NewsA special police investigation team launched eight months ago to investigate cases referred by three special counsel teams terminated its…
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Trump to host Netanyahu, Zelenskyy as Ukraine, Iran wars reach critical stages
in NewsWASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday, with…
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Nature’s air conditioner: How urban forests are cooling Korea’s heat waves
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As record heat waves continue to bake concrete jungles across the globe, city planners looking for thermal relief may find…
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Seoul AI Foundation, MIT lab launch joint AI talent program for Korean students
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In a bid to position itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), Seoul is turning its urban landscape…
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Namkoong Min, Jin A-reum welcome 1st child
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Celebrity couple Namkoong Min and Jin A-reum have welcomed their first baby, Nam’s agency said Monday. Jin gave birth to…
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Solar-lit streets protect pedestrians at night in Seoul’s Gyeongnidan area
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In the hillside neighborhood of Gyeongnidan-gil, a bustling district framed by Mount Nam and vibrant nightlife, the charm of winding…
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ENHYPEN tests K-pop storytelling at San Diego Comic-Con
in NewsK-pop boy band ENHYPEN and HYBE Labels’ original story intellectual property (IP) “Dark Moon” made their debut at San Diego…
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President Lee wraps up visit to San Francisco, heads to S. America
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SAN FRANCISCO — President Lee Jae Myung wrapped up a two-day visit to San Francisco aimed at promoting artificial intelligence…
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K-Music Festival returns to London with expanded 13th edition
in NewsThe K-Music Festival, London’s largest celebration of Korean music and culture, returns for its 13th edition this autumn with its…
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ARF statement calls for ‘complete denuclearization’ of Korean Peninsula for 2nd straight year
in NewsA regional security forum has issued a statement calling for the “complete denuclearization” of the Korean Peninsula for the second…
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Young Koreans’ homeownership falls to record low, widening generational gap
in NewsYoung people in Korea are falling further behind in wealth, as the homeownership rate and the resulting generational gap widen…
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Meet Erling Haaland’s dad Alfie, who played for Norway in the 1994 FIFA World Cup
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Norway had their highest finish at the 2026 Fifa World Cup, advancing to the quarterfinals before their defeat to England.…
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2 US businesses sue Trump gov’t over new Section 301 tariffs
in NewsWASHINGTON — Two small U.S. businesses on Friday filed a lawsuit against new tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners…
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Some 52,000 visit K-Heritage House during UNESCO session in Busan
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More than 52,000 people have visited a large-scale pavilion built to showcase Korea’s heritage, to mark the country’s first hosting…
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When culture loses to real estate: What closure of Han Kang’s bookstore says about Korea
in News“Can the Han River ever beat the sea? Come visit Busan!” The celebratory remark by Busan’s Kyungnam High School baseball…
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Nolan reinterprets ancient myth as deeply human drama in ‘The Odyssey’
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Renowned director Christopher Nolan has returned to the big screen with “The Odyssey,” taking on one of humanity’s oldest epics…
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Mind against machine: World’s top hackers, AI agents clash in Seoul
in NewsInside the sprawling, subterranean convention halls of Coex in southern Seoul this week, the battlefield was entirely silent, marked only…
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Hyundai Motor workers to extend strikes for higher wages
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Hyundai Motor’s union said Friday its workers will extend partial strikes next week in a bid to secure higher wages,…
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Seoul launches playbook to help call centers deal with hostile callers
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For millions of Seoul residents, dialing 120 connects them to a 24-hour lifeline for city transit schedules, social welfare inquiries…
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Seoul stocks sharply down late Friday morning on profit-taking
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Seoul stocks were trading sharply lower late Friday morning as investors sold off tech heavyweights amid concerns over escalating tensions…
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Yale a cappella group brings K-pop harmonies to Seoul gallery
in NewsThe voices of one of the world’s oldest collegiate a cappella groups filled a Seoul gallery this week as Yale…
