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Court ruling undermines Samsung Biologics labor union’s strike plans
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A court ruling has partly curbed Samsung Biologics labor union’s plan to stage an all-out strike, in a move seen…
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Korea, US divided on unification minister’s NK nuclear facility remarks: national security adviser
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HANOI — South Korea and the U.S. have different views on Unification Minister Chung Dong-young’s remarks on North Korea’s nuclear…
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Korea brings e-cigarettes under tobacco law, banning online sales
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A revision to the Tobacco Business Act took effect Friday extending the legal definition of tobacco from traditional leaf-based products…
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[PHOTOS] Labor Day: Workers worldwide deserve a better future
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Korea’s Q1 GDP grows 1.7%, nearly double forecast on surging chip exports
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Despite risks stemming from the Middle East war, Korea’s economy grew at its fastest pace in more than five years…
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Ancient bronze bell gains national treasure status
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A towering bronze bell cast for a king’s prayers more than five centuries ago has been elevated to Korea’s highest…
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US military looks to make Korea regional hub for equipment repair
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The U.S. military is moving to expand the repair and maintenance of its equipment in Korea, leveraging the country’s advanced…
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Seoul to transform into citywide playground for ‘Kids Week’
in NewsThe Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday it will hold “Seoul Kids Week” from May 1 through May 7, turning venues…
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Seoul, San Francisco mark 50 years of ties as sister cities
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Seoul and Francisco and Seoul celebrated the 50th anniversary of their sister-city bond this week with a series of diplomatic…
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Han Kang meets readers in Barcelona in first public event since Nobel Prize win
in NewsHan Kang, the first Asian woman and Korean to win the Nobel Prize in literature, appeared at the Centre de…
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Will ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ face backlash with Chinese viewers over racism claims?
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Ahead of next week’s release of “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” calls for a boycott are growing as critics say…
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Hanwha expands foothold in Canada through partnership with Alberta
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In a move showing Korea’s deepening industrial ambitions in North America, Hanwha Group signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding with…
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Lee to meet Vietnam’s top 3 political leaders during state visit
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HANOI — President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to meet all three of Vietnam’s top political leaders during his first…
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2 firms fined $1.75 mil. for colluding in Hyundai, Kia bids
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The antitrust regulator said Wednesday it has decided to fine two local suppliers to Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp.…
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Hana Financial, FSS join hands to nurture next-gen finance talent
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Hana Financial Group launched a youth training program aimed at developing future finance talent, the group said Tuesday. The program,…
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USFK chief lodges protest against unification minister for leaking US intelligence: lawmaker
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The commander of the U.S. military stationed in South Korea, Gen. Xavier Brunson, has lodged a protest against the unification…
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Naver, Krafton, Mirae Asset launch $476.4 mil. AI fund in India
in NewsNaver said Tuesday it has created a 700 billion-won ($476.4 million) investment fund with Krafton and Mirae Asset Group to…
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Incheon airport reports solid earnings on strong demand for Japan, China routes
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Incheon International Airport Corp. (IIAC) has posted robust first-quarter earnings, backed by steady demand on routes to Japan and a…
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Disney Korea, Lotte to mark Star Wars Day with festival in Jamsil
in NewsThe Walt Disney Company Korea and Lotte Corporation said Tuesday they will host a Star Wars fan festival in the…
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Outgoing BOK chief stresses broader role of central bank in addressing long-term challenges
in NewsOutgoing Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Rhee Chang-yong said Monday achieving economic stability and growth through monetary and fiscal policy…
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KOSPI-listed firms’ dividend payouts reach all-time high in 2025: data
in NewsDividend payouts by Korean firms listed on the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) reached an all-time high last…
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Unification minister regrets leak claim related to his reference to Kusong as NK nuclear facility site
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Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Monday his referring to North Korea’s Kusong region as one of the sites hosting the…
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Exports of K-beauty products hit all-time high in Q1: data
in NewsKorea’s cosmetics exports reached a record high in the first quarter of this year, firmly establishing itself as a key…
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IKEA Korea vows to expand reach through design philosophy
in NewsIKEA is renewing its commitment to the Korean market, emphasizing its philosophy of “democratic design” as it seeks to reach…
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Humanoid robot beats human half-marathon world record in Beijing
in NewsBEIJING — A humanoid robot that won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing on Sunday ran faster than the…
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Kim Sei-young blows all but 2 strokes of 8-shot lead in Los Angeles
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LOS ANGELES — Kim Sei-young had an eight-stroke lead with five holes left Saturday at El Caballero Country Club in…
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Mass shooting in Ukraine’s capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed gunman
in NewsKYIV, Ukraine — A gunman wielding an automatic weapon killed six people and barricaded himself inside a supermarket with hostages…
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Wars must end quickly
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There is an old military instinct that many civilians find uncomfortable but that every serious leader eventually learns: never start…
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Hyundai Motor Group realigns portfolio for physical AI
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Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating a sweeping business reorganization by realigning its key affiliates’ portfolio around robotics and physical artificial…
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Talk To Me In Korean aims to help learners overcome language acquisition difficulties
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While Korea continues to be seen as a global cultural hotspot — fueled by the high-gloss exports of K-pop and…
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Twins slugger Dean takes pride in defense at first base
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LG Twins first baseman Austin Dean has been one of the premier sluggers in Korean baseball since his arrival in…
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Finance minister says Korean won stabilizing against dollar, hopes for alignment with market expectations
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Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday that the Korean won has been stabilizing against the U.S. dollar following its depreciation…
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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but threatens to close it again as US maintains its blockade
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BEIRUT (AP) — Iran said it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but questions lingered Saturday about…
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Mother faces child abuse charges over feeding rice cake soup to 2-month-old
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A Korean woman in her 30s has been referred to prosecutors on child abuse charges after allegedly feeding her two-month-old…
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ABT Studio Company’s Korean ballet dancers headline Seoul performances
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The American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Studio Company will present a gala performance in Seoul, April 17-18. Based in New York,…
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