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No. of crimes in Seoul falls, yet public anxiety rises: report

	Financial regulators, companies showcase vision for Korean market to global investors

	Korean cosmetics firms bounce back on robust sales in US, Japan

	Gov't, opposition set to clash over special counsel probe into Marine's death

Gov't criticized for inconsistency in cross-border online shopping policies

	Lotte, Hanwha, Doosan chiefs jump on popularity of KBO League to enhance corporate image

	Gov't policies focusing on young people marginalize those in 40s, older

Plan for patient ID checks at hospitals snagged by tech issues

	Y2K aesthetics resurface as cultural mainstay

	Jeonbuk Bank forms partnership with Credit Bureau Cambodia, Korea Credit Bureau

	Choi Kyoung-ju becomes oldest winner on Korean golf tour on 54th birthday

Banks host K-pop concerts to improve brand image

Multiple commercial banks plan to host K-pop concerts beginning in June to capitalize on the global popularity of K-pop as a way to improve their respective brand images.

Daewoo E&C connects world with advanced bridge engineering

Daewoo Engineering & Construction is extending its decades-long bridge portfolio by completing projects in some of the world's most populated and isolated regions, with an ongoing one currently cros...

Gov't calls on universities to finalize medical school quota for 2025

The government on Sunday called on universities to quickly revise their regulations to reflect an increased medical school quota for next year, in light of a court ruling that paved the way for the ...

Ethiopian 'photo patternist' explores abstract view of winter in solo art exhibition

A new art exhibition at downtown Seoul's Eulji Space takes visitors into the winter wonderland inside the mind of Ethiopian 'photo patternist' Bereket Alemayehu.

Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass $100 mil. for first time in April: data

Korea's exports of instant noodles surpassed the $100 million mark for the first time last month on the growing popularity of Korean culture and food, data showed Sunday.

Putin briefed on tourist exchanges with NK, prep for visit under way: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed on tourist exchanges between Moscow and Pyongyang and preparations for his visit to North Korea are underway, the Kremlin has said.

Yoon credits closer Korea-US ties with helping Buddhist relics return home

With rare 14th-century Buddhist relics having come home from an American museum, President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday credited tighter Seoul-Washington ties with making the return possible.

Booyoung president named adviser to Cambodian PM

Booyoung Group President Lee Joong-keun has been named as an adviser to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to provide help for the development of the country's economy, the company said Sunday.

CJ Logistics to build cold chain logistics center in central US

CJ Logistics, Korea's biggest logistics company, said Sunday it will build a cold chain logistics center in the United States as part of efforts to expand its foothold in the North American market.

Korean women scramble for 'safe breakup' after series of femicides by ex-boyfriends

A 27-year-old woman, who asked to be identified only by her surname Lee, said she did not see it coming when her boyfriend, whom she had planned to marry, started obsessing over her ever since they ...

US military commander in Korea during Gwangju pro-democracy uprising dies

Gen. John Adams Wickham Jr., the U.S. military commander in Korea during the 1980 Gwangju Democratization Movement has passed away at age 95.

AI deepfake Putin film sells big at Cannes

When Russian President Vladimir Putin was unavailable to star in his biopic, Polish director Patryk Vega turned to artificial intelligence.

Israel pushes further into parts of north Gaza; new cracks in Netanyahu coalition

Israeli troops and tanks pushed on Saturday into parts of a congested northern Gaza Strip district that they had previously skirted in the more than seven-month-old war, killing and wounding dozens ...

CONTRIBUTIONKorea to remain key player in semiconductors

But for all the forces redefining global supply chains, Korea will remain a key player in the world’s chip market.

US condemns N. Korea's missile launches as UNSC resolution violation

The United States on Saturday condemned North Korea's ballistic missile launches this week as a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions, stressing its close coordination with allies and partn...

Star-studded sci-fi, thrillers to hit local theaters in June

Local theaters are gearing up to showcase a diverse range of films ranging from sci-fi to thriller genres, including the highly anticipated ensemble film 'Wonderland.'

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, and protected from u...

Travel warning issued for SE Asia after murder of Korean tourist in Pattaya

The recent murder of a Korean tourist in Pattaya, Thailand, allegedly by another Korean, has prompted a travel advisory for Southeast Asia, highlighting the frequent targeting of Koreans, especially...

First lady's return sparks debate

First lady Kim Keon Hee finds herself at the heart of a heated political debate as she resumed official appearances following nearly five months of maintaining a low profile, evading opposition-led ...

DPK leader's loyalists threaten to exit party over Assembly speaker candidate

A group of party members loyal to the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) leader Lee Jae-myung issued a warning, Friday, stating their intention to depart from the party to protest the e...

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Large firms' operating profit soars 57.1% in Q1

Major companies in Korea saw their first-quarter operating income spike more than 57 percent, driven by strong performances in the chip and IT sectors, a corporate tracker said F...

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AWS enables Korean firms to achieve sustainable growth, save costs

Cloud computing has been regarded as essential tool for many companies looking to digitalize, but at a time when generative AI and sustainable growth are emerging, the cloud indu...

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Flavored makgeolli captures hearts of Millennials, Gen Zers

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N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Friday, the South Korean military said, a day after South Korea and the United States staged combi...

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Airlines to lower fuel surcharges on int'l routes in June

Korean airlines said Friday they will lower fuel surcharges on international routes next month to reflect a recent decline in jet fuel prices.

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Tom Kim 4 off lead after opening round at PGA Championship

Korean youngster Tom Kim is four shots off the lead after the opening round of the PGA Championship in Kentucky.

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Hyundai Motor, Kia urged to diversify supply chains as US moves to regulate Chinese connected cars

Hyundai Motor and Kia need to diversify their parts supply chains beyond China and expand their lobbying efforts to prepare for potential U.S. measures aimed at banning Chinese-c...

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Battle of the Languages: French and English

Korean is said to be one of the fastest-growing languages in the world. Undoubtedly, Korean movies, dramas and K-pop have influenced the popularity of the language. Not many year...

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Fishing along the Han River

According to a recent poll, Korean residents of Seoul view the Han River as a symbolic place representing the city. In the city's survey, about two-thirds of respondents said the...

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Russia, China oppose 'military intimidation' against N. Korea by U.S., allies: report

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