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Med schools finalize admissions plans for additional 1,509 students as gov't-doctor conflict rumbles on

	Pension reform conflict returns as 21st National Assembly comes to close

	Putin visit to North Korea 'being prepared': Kremlin

	S. Korean military detects suspected signs of NK preparations for spy satellite launch

	VIDEOBoy band MCND members give special lectures on K-pop

Samsung refutes report of failing Nvidia's AI memory chip test

	'Britain's Got Talent' wrongly introduces Korean taekwondo team as Japanese

	Frozen gimbap, Buldak spicy noodles honored at presidential dinner for export growth

	Yoon takes flak for appointing jailed secretary of ousted ex-president

Why Vietnam is tough for Korean card firms to crack

	Hanbok-inspired exhibition graces museum in Kazakhstan

	President cooks kimchi stew for reporters, vowing closer communications

	Korea under growing pressure to approve crypto ETFs after US approval on ethereum

	KB Kookmin Bank tops brand ranking among Korean commercial banks for 12th year in row

Residents in Suwon call for eviction of serial rapist

Dozens of residents and members of women’s rights groups in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, held a protest Friday calling for the eviction of Park Byung-hwa, an infamous serial rapist who recently moved t...

Park Seo-joon's agency refuses to confirm dating rumors with Lauren Tsai

Actor Park Seo-joon is rumored to be dating Chinese American model and actor Lauren Tsai, with Park's agency saying it can't confirm this as it relates to his private life.

'Lovely Runner' showcases power of buzz over ratings

With the advent of online video streaming platforms, TV ratings are no longer the sole measure of a show's success, and the series 'Lovely Runner' has demonstrated how impactful a strong buzz can be...

Arrest warrant issued for embattled popera star Kim Ho-joong

A Seoul court on Friday issued an arrest warrant for embattled popera star Kim Ho-joong on charges of driving under the influence and fleeing the scene of an accident.

British Embassy celebrates birthday of King Charles III

British Ambassador to Korea Colin Crooks stressed the strengthening ties between Korea and the U.K. during an event to celebrate the birthday of King Charles III held in Seoul, Thursday.

Rain reflects on his first meeting with now-wife Kim Tae-hee

Singer Rain recently shared how he knew he wanted to marry actor Kim Tae-hee at their first meeting despite not being each other's ideal type.

Animal-car collusions on highways most frequent in May-June

May and June are the most dangerous months of the year for wild animals on Korean highways, according to data released on Friday.

ILLIT members bear brunt of HYBE and Ador feud

Members of the girl group ILLIT are suffering from various speculative rumors and malicious comments as a consequence of the fallout caused by the conflict between HYBE and Ador's CEO Min Hee-jin.

Graffiti vandals face W150 mil. fine for Gyeongbok Palace wall restoration costs

The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) plans to charge the perpetrators who last year defaced the walls of Seoul's Gyeongbok Palace with spray-painted graffiti, which resulted in 150 million won...

Electric kickboard battery suspected as cause of fire at parcel warehouse

A warehouse filled with packaged goods was destroyed in a fire that broke out late Thursday night in Cheongyang County, South Chungcheong Province.

'The Plot': convoluted thrills leave audiences puzzled

'The Plot' is based on an intriguing premise: the seemingly mundane events of everyday life could actually mask intricate schemes, where what appeared inevitable might actually be an artfully orches...

BTS' RM to release 2nd solo album capturing his conflicting emotions

RM of K-pop supergroup BTS will drop his second individual album Friday, the group's agency said.

4 K League clubs licensed for Asian tournaments

Four Korean football clubs that have qualified for upcoming continental competitions have acquired necessary licenses.

HYBE official questioned over suspected breach of duty involving creator of NewJeans

Police have questioned an official from HYBE, the biggest K-pop powerhouse and home to BTS, in connection with a breach of duty accusation the firm raised against the head of subsidiary Ador.

US says working toward 'mutually acceptable' defense cost sharing deal with Korea

The United States is working with Korea to reach a 'mutually acceptable' agreement in their negotiations on sharing the cost of stationing its troops in Korea, its delegation for the talks said Frid...

S. Korea unveils monument hoping for return of 5 nationals abducted by N. Korea in 1970s

South Korea on Friday unveiled a monument on a southwestern island in hopes of the safe return of five South Koreans abducted by North Korea in the 1970s, in the latest move to raise public awarenes...

Trilateral summit's statement to possibly include resolution of N. Korea's abduction: sources

South Korea is in talks with China and Japan to try to include a clause calling for the resolution of North Korea's abduction and detention of South Korean nationals in a joint statement from their ...

Eagles drop to last place as Giants move out of cellar in KBO

For the first time this season in Korean baseball, the Hanwha Eagles now find themselves in a place eerily familiar to them - at the bottom of the standings.

NewJeans to drop first release in 10 months

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Yoon meets ex-US Secretary Pompeo, discusses Korean Peninsula issues

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Samsung Electronics to hold Galaxy Unpacked event in July in Paris: sources

Samsung Electronics is expected hold the summer edition of its Galaxy Unpacked event next month in Paris, the host of the upcoming Olympic Games, industry sources said Thursday.

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Global tech giants call for responsible AI development at Seoul forum

Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, Samsung Electronics, SK Telecom and other global AI-related companies vowed Wednesday to ensure the safe and sustainable development of AI.

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INTERVIEWYoido Full Gospel Church reflects on social mission in today's Korea

North Korea

N. Korea leader praises construction workers of newly built ruling party training school

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has praised construction workers of a newly built school for the country's ruling party officials, state media reported Thursday.

Finance

FULL TEXTBOK statement on monetary policy decision in May

The Monetary Policy Board of the Bank of Korea decided today to leave the Base Rate unchanged at 3.50 percent for the intermeeting period. Although inflation has continued its sl...

Sports

Meet Ronnie Dawson: fun-loving KBO outfielder putting family first, baseball second

Having just turned 29 and still in his prime years as an athlete, Kiwoom Heroes outfielder Ronnie Dawson is trying his best to stay in the moment while not letting himself look t...

Business

Kia launches EV3 compact SUV with strong mileage performance

Kia unveiled Thursday its much-hyped electric SUV, the EV3, to break through the ongoing cyclical downturn for electric vehicles (EV) with this affordable compact model.

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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, ...

Multicultural Community

Korean diaspora shares stories of longing for homeland

Lee Kyung-boon was born in November 1928 in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, during Japan's colonial rule of Korea (1910-45).

World

China's propaganda machine roars as war games surround Taiwan

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