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National

Korea's decision on Sado mine listing as UNESCO heritage hinges on Japan's action: official

• The Hechyeomoyeo presents over 250 artists at Insa-dong's KOTE

  The Hechyeomoyeo, a group exhibition series of artists - Korean and foreign, local and overseas - is returning for the sixth time, this time presenting the works of more than 250...

  
• Beat the heat

  Children play at a fountain in Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, Monday. Most regions in Korea, including Seoul, are forecast to see temperatures soar to a maximum of 30 degrees Celsi...

  
• Gov't to redraw East Sea blocks to reflect potential discovery of oil, gas reserves

  The industry ministry said Monday it plans to redefine the deep-sea blocks in the East Sea to reflect the recent potential discovery of gas and oil in the region, as part of effo...

  

Lifestyle

Korean low-cost carriers enhance pet travel services

• Weverse Con, Summer Swag: Major summer festivals to kick off this month

  A series of popular summer festivals are set to kick off this month, seeking to help people beat the sweltering heat with the power of music.

  
• Traditional vs modern hanbok: Can they coexist?

  On the afternoon of June 5, the area near Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul was awash with the vibrant colors of 'hanbok,' Korea’s traditional attire.

  
• Touring exhibitions, performances to promote K-culture at 17 Korean Cultural Centers

  A celebration of Korean culture is set to captivate audiences worldwide through a series of exhibitions and performances across 17 Korean Cultural Centers in 16 countries.

  

World

Woman who says she's real Martha from 'Baby Reindeer' sues Netflix for defamation

• Far-right advances in EU election, France calls snap national vote

  Gains by the far-right in voting for the European Parliament on Sunday prompted a bruised French President Emmanuel Macron to call a snap national election and added uncertainty ...

  
• Centrist Benny Gantz is quitting Israel's war cabinet, citing frustrations with Netanyahu

  Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s three-man war Cabinet, announced his resignation Sunday, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of mismanaging the war effort and p...

  
• India's Modi sworn in as PM for third term, faces coalition challenges

  Narendra Modi was sworn in as India's prime minister on Sunday for a third term, after a shock election setback that will test his ability to ensure policy certainty in a coaliti...