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Korea unveils $19 bil. support package for chip industry

	Kakao protests record $11 mil. fine for data leak

	LG Electronics taps into India with digital board product

	INTERVIEWEconomic historian reveals fresh insights on architects of Korea’s high-growth era

	Wages in Korea: average pay climbs, gender inequality remains

Korea to host three-way summit with China, Japan Monday

	Political heavyweights gather to commemorate ex-President Roh Moo-hyun

	Gov't renews call for doctors to come to dialogue amid protracted walkout

	Korean exporters seen as biggest beneficiaries of Biden's new tariffs on China: analysts

INTERVIEWKorea needs to bolster ties with Czech firms to win nuclear plant project

	INTERVIEWDaejeon targets global science city status, leading biocluster growth
Daejeon Zero O'Clock Festival seeks global recognition

	Seoul develops AI technology to fight digital sex crimes against children

	A behind-the-curtain look at Hermes' craftsmanship in Seoul

Singer Park Bo-ram died of acute alcohol intoxication: autopsy report

Alcohol poisoning was what caused singer Park Bo-ram’s sudden death at the age of 30 last month, an autopsy report showed Thursday.

Why new apartments in Korea have so many defects these days

A sharp rise in defects in newly-built apartment complexes is attributed to the hiring of unskilled workers, deteriorating work conditions at construction sites, and soaring material costs, promptin...

Workday expands into Korean market with AI-based HR platform

Workday, a U.S.-based human resources and finance management software maker, said it will provide AI-powered HR management solutions to help Korean companies streamline their operations, the chief o...

New signboards unveiled at Old Korean Legation Museum in Washington

New information signboards were unveiled at the Old Korean Legation Museum in Logan Circle, Washington during a ceremony held by the Korea Heritage Service (KHS) and the Overseas Korean Cultural Her...

Hyundai Mobis fuels mutual growth with partner firms

Hyundai Mobis is investing in improving the competitiveness of its over 1,300 local partner companies here to ensure that the ecosystem producing parts for the automobile industry can grow together ...

Coffee might improve sleep for older women, study says

The common belief that drinking coffee at night disrupts sleep might actually be the opposite for older women, according to a study. Older women who regularly drink coffee are less likely to experie...

Jamsil Station is Seoul's busiest subway stop so far this year, data shows

Jamsil Station in southeastern Seoul has been the busiest subway station in the capital so far this year, data showed Thursday.

ILLIT's BELIFT LAB sues Min Hee-jin for defamation, denies plagiarism allegations

The ongoing conflict between K-pop powerhouse HYBE and its sublabel Ador over management control takes a fresh turn as another HYBE subsidiary BELIFT LAB sued Min Hee-jin, CEO of Ador and producer o...

Mother convicted of stabbing teenage girl in retaliation for quarrel with her daughter

A woman, 41, has been convicted of stabbing a teenage girl as revenge after her quarrel with her daughter in Incheon last year.

Friction intensifies between rival parties ahead of revote of special counsel probe bill

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Thursday vowed to push for a bill mandating a special counsel investigation into the military's response to a Marine's death, while the ruling ...

Vice FM visits Iranian Embassy in Seoul to express condolences over death of Iranian president

First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun visited the Iranian Embassy in Seoul on Thursday to extend condolences over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi who was killed in a helicopter cras...

S. Korea says N. Korea threats undermine peace after Lavrov's criticism of joint drills with US, Japan

South Korea said Thursday that North Korea's nuclear and missile threats are what undermine peace and security on the Korean Peninsula, after Russia's top diplomat denounced Seoul's joint military e...

Supreme Court breaks precedent to allow nullity of marriage after divorce

A marriage can be annulled even after it ends in divorce if there are special circumstances, such as the lack of a substantial marital agreement, the Supreme Court said Thursday, breaking from its p...

Korea, US end 2nd round of talks on defense cost sharing

Korea and the United States wrapped up their second round of negotiations Thursday on the sharing of costs for the upkeep of American troops here, Seoul officials said.

Vice gender equality minister calls for advanced payment system for child support

The vice gender equality minister has urged parliamentary passage of legislation calling for the state to provide divorced single-parent households with child-rearing expenses first and then recoup ...

Court rejects popera star Kim Ho-joong's request to delay arrest warrant hearing

Embattled popera star Kim Ho-joong requested the court Thursday to postpone its hearing scheduled to determine whether to issue an arrest warrant for him on reckless driving charges, but the court r...

CICI showcases Korean craftsmanship with luxury handicraft brand Cheyul

The Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI) showcased the beauty of Korean tradition and craftsmanship through an event at the flagship store of traditional luxury handicraft brand Cheyul in Garo...

Actress Kim Ji-won's agency warns fans about ticket fraud

Actress Kim Ji-won's agency, HighZium Studio, said Tuesday that they will take strict measures against fraudulent ticket bookings for the actress's first fan meeting event titled, 'BE MY ONE,' sched...

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Hyundai Motor Group chief visits Indonesia for EV, hydrogen partnership

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun has agreed to deepen a partnership with Indonesia in the areas of electric vehicles (EV) and hydrogen energy, according to a top-...

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Delivery robots set to become ubiquitous in Korea

Starting in August, consumers placing delivery orders in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, might encounter robots waiting at their doors with the packages they purchased.

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Seoul to open world's first hotel built atop river bridge

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N. Korean leader voices condolences over death of Iranian president

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has expressed his 'deep' condolences over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a recent helicopter crash, state media reported Tuesday.

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Consumer sentiment dips to 6-month low in May amid rising prices, high rates

Korea's consumer sentiment declined to a six-month low for May amid high inflation and market rates, a central bank poll showed Tuesday.

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KBO sets single-season sellout record

The Korean baseball league announced Tuesday it has set a record for the most sellouts in a season since its expansion to 10 clubs in 2015.

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Can HLB receive US FDA approval for Rivoceranib liver cancer drug after initial failure?

HLB has vowed to seek approval with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) again quickly for its liver cancer drug Rivoceranib following the FDA's rejection on Friday, but i...

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When Koreans take off their clothes

What you’re doing right now doesn’t feel like culture. It’s just real life. Culture is what other people do. Culture is exotic, mysterious: something to be preserved, treasured, ...

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Japanese instrumental post-rock band MYY. returns for 2nd Korea tour

The Japanese instrumental band MYY. is returning for its second Korea tour this weekend.

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Finland proposes new border law to block migrants

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