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K-Music Festival returns to London with expanded 13th edition
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The 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…
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City that never sleeps: Seoul opens Han River parks to overnight camping
in NewsAs summer temperatures peak across the Korean peninsula, the municipal government is taking a bold gamble on the economic potential…
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Science minister to promote investments from big tech firms on US trip
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Korea’s science minister expressed willingness to promote investments in local companies from U.S. big tech firms, ahead of his planned…
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Seoul shifts from denuclearization-first to peace-first on NK, minister says
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South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said the Lee Jae Myung government has effectively abandoned the previous administration’s denuclearization-first policy…
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AMCHAM wraps up Washington mission, launches ‘K-Doorknock’
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The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) concluded its 2026 Washington Doorknock after holding more than 30 high-level meetings…
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Korea busts record 1 ton of smuggled drugs in 1st half of 2026
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Korean customs authorities seized a record 1,007 kilograms of narcotics intended for the domestic market in 767 cases during the…
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‘Teach You a Lesson,’ ‘Agent Kim Reactivated’ lead K-dramas on Netflix in 1st half
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Korean content accounted for the largest share of non-English programming watched by Netflix subscribers worldwide in the first half of…
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Foreign holdings of domestic stocks push up Korea’s financial liabilities
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A surge in Korean stocks boosted the value of local equities held by foreign investors, swelling the nation’s financial liabilities…
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Police bust China-based ring behind TOPIK cheating
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Police said Tuesday they have apprehended about 10 people suspected of either taking the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK)…
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FSS chief pledges swift, transparent disciplinary process against MBK over Homeplus management
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The chief of Korea’s financial watchdog Tuesday vowed to conduct a transparent and swift disciplinary process against MBK Partners over…
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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
in NewsWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50 percent tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly…
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Seoul says cooperation with NATO aimed at global peace, seeks stable relations with Russia
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South Korea’s proposed cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is aimed at enhancing their own respective contributions to…
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FSS chief pledges swift, transparent disciplinary process against MBK over Homeplus management
in NewsThe chief of Korea’s financial watchdog Tuesday vowed to conduct a transparent and swift disciplinary process against MBK Partners over…
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Lee vows diverse measures to stabilize property market
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President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday the government will adopt various measures on both the supply and demand sides to…
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Busan exhibition features Korea’s UNESCO Memory of the World documentary heritage
in NewsTo celebrate hosting UNESCO’s 48th World Heritage Committee session, Korea opened a rare, sweeping exhibition on Monday, bringing together all…
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TSMC expects ‘strong, multi-year’ demand for AI chips as it ramps up Arizona investment
in NewsTAIPEI — TSMC is seeing strong, multi-year demand for its AI chips as it invests a further $100 billion to…
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Korea reimagines its independence ideals as tool for modern diplomacy
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Korea’s heritage officials and policy experts gathered Monday to explore how cultural assets can become a foundation for global cooperation…
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Backlash over leveraged chip ETFs persists despite tighter rules
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“Why are they penalizing only retail investors? If regulators can’t fix the problem, they should just delist these products. They’re…
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Gyeonggi Province reinforces legal lifeline for foreign survivors of gender-based violence
in NewsFor foreign residents in Korea, navigating the aftermath of sexual assault or domestic abuse can be terrifying. Attempting to report…
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Starbucks Korea workers form 1st coffee franchise union
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Starbucks Korea workers have formed the first labor union at a domestic coffee franchise, joining the Korean Chemical, Textile &…
