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Iranian town mourns after strikes kill 5 at wedding celebration
in NewsKUHESTAK, Iran — Women with their children were gathered in the house and yard, waiting for the bride and groom…
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FM Cho to visit Nepal for ministerial talks on massive flood response
in NewsForeign Minister Cho Hyun was set to depart for Nepal on Saturday to meet with his Nepali counterpart and discuss…
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No signs of missing crew members found in overnight search
in NewsNo signs were found of six crew members missing after a tugboat capsized earlier this week off the southeastern city…
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South Korean man sentenced to 5 years in prison for spying for NK
in NewsA South Korean man has been sentenced to five years in prison for spying for North Korea, officials said Saturday.…
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State-run firms’ restructuring aimed at reform, not cost cuts: official
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The proposed restructuring of state-run firms is aimed at responding to major changes in the industrial landscape, including the artificial…
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2 trapped workers rescued from hydropower tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods
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KATHMANDU, Nepal — Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel Friday as emergency teams continued an…
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Samyang Foods’ Tangle pasta brand gains ground in US, Europe
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Samyang Foods, buoyed by the global success of its Buldak spicy noodle brand, is expanding its presence in North America…
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Monsta X releases new EP ‘The Phase’
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K-pop boy group Monsta X returned to the music scene Friday with its latest EP, “The Phase.” The album comprises…
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Korea to provide blankets, other emergency relief supplies to Nepal flood victims
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Korea will provide additional emergency relief supplies worth 130 million won ($95,850) to help people affected by the recent massive…
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Homeplus clears liquidation hurdle, but what challenges remain?
in NewsEmbattled retailer Homeplus staved off immediate liquidation after winning court approval for its restructuring plan, but it still faces steep…
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FM Cho vows continued diplomatic efforts to revive NK-US dialogue
in NewsForeign Minister Cho Hyun said Thursday that South Korea will continue efforts to revive dialogue between North Korea and the…
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BigBang’s Daesung bought Seoul apartment for $1 million — now it’s reportedly worth $ 7 million
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BigBang member Daesung’s luxury apartment overlooking the Han River has reportedly surged in value from 1.45 billion won ($1 million)…
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Supreme Court backs subtitles, audio descriptions for disabled audiences
in NewsThe Supreme Court ruled Thursday that movie theaters’ failure to provide audio descriptions and subtitles for people with visual and…
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Luxury hotel giant Aman to make Korean debut in ritzy Cheongdam-dong
in NewsAman, one of the world’s most exclusive luxury hospitality brands, is set to enter Korea with a hotel, branded residences…
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Seoul trades city paths for park trails this autumn
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Seoul is taking its popular morning exercise program into the city’s green spaces this fall, inviting residents to trade busy…
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CJ OliveNetworks teams up with Npay to integrate CJ ONE into daily payments
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For millions of CJ ONE members, earning and spending loyalty points is about to become easier, as a new partnership…
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Major banks shrink entry-level hiring amid AI shift
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Korea’s major banks are hiring fewer entry-level employees as they expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and continue to…
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KASA seeks record budget for 2027 to nurture space as strategic industry
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Korea’s space agency said Tuesday it will seek a 1.65 trillion-won ($1.2 billion) budget next year, as part of its…
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S. Korea says no changes to trilateral military drills with US, Japan after NK criticism
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South Korea’s military reaffirmed Tuesday the upcoming combined exercise with the United States and Japan will go ahead as scheduled,…
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HiteJinro’s nonalcoholic beer ad surpasses 20 mil. views in 30 days
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HiteJinro Beverage said Tuesday that its advertising campaign for Terra Zero, a nonalcoholic beer-flavored drink, has drawn more than 20…
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‘Giant morgue’: Nepal flood victims overwhelm downstream city
in NewsCHITWAN, Nepal — The smell grew stronger with every step, stinging the nose and causing headaches. Vendors selling masks outside…
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Defense ministry seeks 8.2% budget increase for 2027 amid OPCON transition, forces reform push
in NewsThe defense ministry said Tuesday it has proposed an 8.2 percent increase in the 2027 budget, seeking to accelerate its…
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Immigration detainees lack access to key forms, rights information: watchdog
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The state human rights watchdog has called for stronger procedural safeguards for foreign nationals in immigration detention after inspections found…
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Rescue efforts intensify after Nepal-Tibet flooding as deaths climb past 900
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KATHMANDU, Nepal — Rescuers were trying to find trapped workers in at least a dozen hydroelectric plant sites Monday after…
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Musinsa enters Malaysia, expands partnership with Indonesia’s MAP
in NewsMusinsa, a Korean fashion and beauty platform operator, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement to bring its in-house clothing brand…
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Can humans really fall in love with AI? Korean dating show looks for answers
in NewsArtificial intelligence (AI) has become deeply embedded in everyday life, quickly organizing information and taking care of tedious tasks. An…
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SK Telecom turns everyday photos into searchable AI records
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Photos taken in passing can become difficult to find when they are needed most, but SK Telecom is introducing a…
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Finance minister resumes G20 trip after brief cancellation amid Cabinet reshuffle
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Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol, who was included in President Lee Jae Myung’s Cabinet shuffle on Sunday, departed for the United…
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SME biz sentiment up for 2nd month for Sept. but still below par
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Korean smaller companies’ business outlook rose for the second consecutive month for September but still remains below par, a poll…
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Ticket scalping surges ahead of Seoul fireworks festival amid legal loophole
in NewsTicket scalping is once again rampant ahead of the Seoul International Fireworks Festival, with tickets being resold at steep markups…
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President’s falling approval rating
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President Lee Jae Myung, whose approval ratings remained in the high 60 percent range for much of his first year…
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Why foreign tourists are trading palaces for peaks in Korea
in NewsOverseas visitors to Korea are increasingly choosing mountain peaks over historic palaces. On Sunday, the trend was highlighted when 11…
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Trump could discuss ‘tacit’ NK nuke acceptance with Kim in possible summit: ex-official
in NewsWASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump could put on the table the “tacit” acceptance of North Korea’s nuclear program, a…
