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TSMC expects ‘strong, multi-year’ demand for AI chips as it ramps up Arizona investment
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TAIPEI — 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
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For 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 &…
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Single-stock leverage: a major policy bungle
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The government’s decision not to abolish single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to Samsung Electronics and SK hynix is understandable.…
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Chip boom puts Korea’s per capita GDP within reach of $40,000
in NewsKorea’s per capita gross domestic product (GDP) is on track for its largest increase in five years this year amid…
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Leveraged ETFs and the “Korean discount”
in NewsKorean retail investors are in the global spotlight due to volatility stemming from the potent mix of the semiconductor sector…
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Nearly half of workers say cannot freely take parental leave: poll
in NewsNearly half of Korean workers are unable to freely take parental leave or use reduced working hours for childcare, a…
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Southern Mexico hit by 7.3 quake, triggering tsunami alert
in NewsTAPACHULA, México — A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico and parts of Central America on Friday, seismologists said, with a…
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Lee calls for increasing agricultural subsidies to protect food security, ensure farmers’ livelihoods
in NewsPresident Lee Jae Myung has called for increasing agricultural subsidies to protect food security and ensure the livelihoods of farmers.…
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Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs
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OTTAWA — President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Canada for wildfire smoke spreading across the United States and said he…
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Why every celebrity moment becomes a scandal in Korea
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A single photo. A five-second gesture. A plate of food. In South Korea’s entertainment industry, even the smallest actions by…
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US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast; bridges and water plant hit
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States and Iran escalated their attacks across the Middle East on Friday, trading…
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NK leader meets with China’s top political adviser in Pyongyang
in NewsNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un has met with a Chinese party and government delegation led by the country’s top political…
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Bahrain, Kuwait face Iranian fire as US airstrikes expand to target more bridges
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Bahrain and Kuwait faced incoming Iranian fire early Friday as U.S. airstrikes expanded to target…
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14th Korean oil tanker successfully transits through Red Sea
in NewsA Korean oil tanker has successfully transited the Red Sea and is currently en route home, marking the 14th crude…
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Agriculture ministry holds emergency meeting ahead of heavy downpours
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The agriculture ministry held an emergency meeting Friday to review measures to prepare for heavy monsoon rains and minimize damage…
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‘AI race shifts from building models to rebuilding companies’
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JEJU ISLAND — Companies hoping to gain an edge in the artificial intelligence (AI) era should spend less time chasing…
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[PHOTO] KT-Palantir hackathon
in NewsKT employees participate in a hackathon with Palantir at KT office’s in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, in this handout photo released…
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POSCO, antitrust watchdog broaden partnership for shared growth
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POSCO Group has partnered with the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) to expand its shared growth initiatives, which support supplier financing,…
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Presumed body of man swept away in torrent found
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The presumed body of a man swept away in a torrent in the southeastern city of Yeongju was recovered Thursday,…
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Musical ‘Frozen’ to fuse K-pop vocals, multi-casting and Disney magic
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The musical “Frozen” will arrive in Korea next month as what its creative team called the most refined version of…
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KOSPI tumbles back below 7,000 in ‘Black Thursday’ rout
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The KOSPI tumbled back below 7,000, Thursday, just one session after a sharp rebound, as concerns over slowing artificial intelligence…
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For kids, a ‘boring’ summer can be the most exciting and memorable of all
in NewsThe Fourth of July has come and gone, and for many families, summer has reached its sweet spot. The pools…
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RESCENE named half-time performers for upcoming Man City vs. AT Madrid match
in NewsK-pop girl group RESCENE will take to the stage during an upcoming high-profile football match in the 2026 Coupang Play…
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Foreign investment in Korean companies jumps 30% in a year
in NewsForeign investment in listed companies here surged by about 30 percent over the past year, led largely by U.S. asset…
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HLB resolves issues behind FDA setback for novel liver cancer drug
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that the inspection findings behind its rejection of HLB’s liver cancer…
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Seoul opens basement museum showcasing intact Joseon-era ruins
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Beneath a newly completed 25-story office tower in central Seoul, visitors will soon be able to walk along the stone-paved…
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Google eyes expansion in Korean enterprise AI market
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Google unveiled its vision to expand the presence of its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) in Korea’s enterprise AI market on…
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Korea uncovers $1.61 bil. worth of FX crimes through May
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Korea detected 2.4 trillion won ($1.61 bil.) worth of illegal foreign exchange transactions through May as the country stepped up…
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Korea, China in talks over possible visit by Chinese FM to Seoul: officials
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Korea and China are in close consultations over a possible visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Seoul, officials…
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Bangkok fire victims were found trapped in windowless bathrooms
in NewsBANGKOK — Most of the people who were killed in a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar were found…
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IU’s turbulent 2026: Drama controversy, political backlash and breakup with Lee Jong-suk
in NewsSinger and actor IU has endured a string of setbacks in 2026, from a historical drama controversy and politically charged…
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Lee says will create ‘future response’ fund using extra tax revenue
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President Lee Jae Myung said Monday that the government will use additional tax revenue expected from the ongoing semiconductor boom…
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