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President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday he would "humbly" accept the public sentiment reflected in the results of the recent local elections, pledging to cooperate actively with newly elected local governments regardless of political…

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Investigators on Thursday questioned the founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, a nonmainstream religious sect, over suspicions he forced church members to join the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) ahead of elections in 2021…

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South Korean voters handed the ruling Democratic Party of Korea a decisive victory in the local elections, but kept Seoul and much of the conservative southeast out of its reach, tempering the triumph while giving the battered People Power…

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Han Dong-hoon, who ran as an independent candidate, won the National Assembly by-election in Busan's Buk-A district on Wednesday, defeating rivals from both major parties and securing his first elected office. According to the National…

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Veteran liberal politician and former Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae, 67, shattered another political glass ceiling, becoming South Korea's first woman elected to lead a provincial or metropolitan government after winning the Gyeonggi…

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Oh Se-hoon is set to become Seoul’s first five-term mayor, giving the conservative politician an unmatched chance to set the capital’s course for years beyond a single election cycle. His new term, to begin July 1, is expected to extend…

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Tourists strolling along Seoul's Cheonggye Stream recently found themselves distracted by an unusual sight: a man in a black wetsuit gliding through the shallow water beneath the city's busy downtown streets. Videos of the unidentified man…

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Inside a modest neighborhood diner in central Seoul, the price of a bowl of kimchi stew has held steady despite a bruising wave of inflation that has driven up the cost of everything from cabbage to utility bills. The restaurant is one of…

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A Korean public-private consortium has secured a $2.8 billion contract to build a massive floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel for an export project off the coast of Louisiana, officials said Thursday, a deal intended to anchor…

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Police have identified more than 4,000 people suspected of violating the election law since February in connection with the June 3 local elections, officials said Thursday. A total of 2,549 election law violation cases, involving 4,191…

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Independent candidate Han Dong-hoon won a closely watched parliamentary by-election in Busan's Buk-A constituency, Thursday, capping a dramatic political comeback months after being expelled from the People Power Party (PPP) and boosting…

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Cho Kuk, leader of the minor liberal Rebuilding Korea Party (RKP), failed in his bid to return to parliament in the by-election held alongside Wednesday's local elections, dealing a heavy blow to his political career. According to the…

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With progressive candidates increasing their number of education superintendents across the country, the balance of power in education policy is set to shift further toward the progressive bloc. The number of progressive superintendents,…

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The country's election watchdog is defending itself against a national furor after a ballot shortage on Wednesday forced a temporary suspension of voting at some polling stations and left some voters waiting for hours. The unprecedented…

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The defense ministry on Thursday cited its consistent push for retaking wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington as a key policy achievement under the President Lee Jae Myung administration in its first year in office. The…

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Botswana represents opportunities for Korean mining, battery and construction firms, with access to critical minerals and fast-growing African markets, Botswana’s Foreign Minister Phenyo Butale said in an interview with The Korea Herald.…

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Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act Proposed by Rep. Park Soo-min (People Power Party) Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Act on the Improvement of Urban Areas and Residential…

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Overnight protests over voting disruptions caused by a ballot paper shortage in Seoul's Songpa-gu continued into Thursday morning, with demonstrators physically blocking the transfer of ballot boxes to a counting center. Well past 10 a.m.,…

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The defense ministry on Thursday cited its consistent push for retaking wartime operational control from Washington as a key policy achievement under the President Lee Jae Myung administration in its first year in office. The ministry said…

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Progressive candidates dominated the education superintendent races, which were part of Wednesday's local elections, tilting the balance of power among the country's education chiefs decisively in their favor. In Seoul, incumbent…

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The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) was expected to win 17 of Seoul's 25 districts, reversing the People Power Party's (PPP) majority sweep in the 2022 local elections. By 9 a.m. Thursday, with most of Seoul's districts having completed…

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Oh Se-hoon of the conservative opposition People Power Party is set for a fifth term as Seoul mayor, edging out a liberal rival in the most closely watched contest in South Korea’s local elections. As of 9:54 a.m. Thursday, with 97.7…

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In a stunning political turnaround, incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has secured a victory in Wednesday’s local elections, overcoming an early exit poll projection that had forecast a loss to his liberal rival Chong Won-o. According to the…

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Prime Minister Kim Min-seok asked the government Thursday to expand communication and work closely with newly elected heads of local governments in order to deliver policy promises and produce tangible results after the ruling Democratic…

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Hanwha Aerospace Co., a defense affiliate of Hanwha Group, said Thursday it will suspend operations at all of its production facilities and conduct special safety inspections following a deadly explosion at its Daejeon facility. The…

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Prime Minister Kim Min-seok asked the government Thursday to expand communication and work closely with newly elected heads of local governments in order to deliver policy promises and produce tangible results after the ruling Democratic…

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The election watchdog said Thursday a shortage of ballots in parts of Seoul during the previous day's local elections does not constitute grounds for postponing the election or conducting a revote under the election law. The National…

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President Lee Jae Myung was in the final stage of selecting a new prime minister, with presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik and two incumbent ministers currently under consideration, sources said Thursday. Lee is highly likely to…

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Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon edged in front of his rival Chong Won-o in the vote count for the Seoul mayoral election shortly after 7 a.m. on Thursday morning, having been behind for all of the previous night. Oh of the main opposition People…

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Public trust in the June 3 local elections took a hit after ballot shortages at polling stations in southern Seoul prompted hundreds of citizens to take to the streets in protest. Twelve polling stations across three Seoul districts ran…

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Cho Kuk, leader of the Rebuilding Korea Party (RKP), failed in his bid to return to parliament in the by-election held alongside Wednesday's local elections, dealing a heavy blow to his political career. According to the National Election…

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The election watchdog said Thursday a shortage of ballots in parts of Seoul during the June 3 local elections does not constitute grounds for postponing the election or conducting a revote under the election law. The National Election…

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The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) was expected to win 18 of Seoul's 25 districts, reversing the People Power Party's (PPP) majority sweep in the 2022 local elections. By 7 a.m. Thursday, with most of Seoul's districts having completed…

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The National Election Commission said Thursday that the shortage of ballot papers during Wednesday's Seoul mayoral election does not invalidate the results, saying it was not one of the grounds that would suspend or nullify the final…

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The election watchdog said Thursday a shortage of ballots in parts of Seoul during the June 3 local elections does not constitute grounds for postponing the election or conducting a revote under the election law. The National Election…

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited a newly launched nuclear material production facility, state media reported Thursday, as he vowed to press ahead with expanding the country's nuclear arsenal. Kim made the visit the previous day,…

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People Power Party candidate and incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon is leading the closely contested Seoul mayoral race in Wednesday’s local elections. As of 8:00 a.m. Thursday, with 95.83 percent of votes counted, Oh secured 48.77 percent,…

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The ruling Democratic Party of Korea claimed victory in nine constituencies out of 14 in the parliamentary by-elections on Thursday. As 13 out of 14 were previously held by the Democratic Party in the 22nd National Assembly, People Power…

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The Seoul mayoral race in the local elections remained too close to call overnight, with the winner still uncertain about 12 hours after polls closed Wednesday. As of 6:20 a.m. Thursday, Chong Won-o of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea…

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Chun Jae-soo of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) won the Busan mayoral race in the local elections, Wednesday, riding a wave of the party's sweeping nationwide victory that reflected voters' support for the Lee Jae Myung…

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The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) won 12 out of the country’s 16 mayor and provincial governor races in Wednesday’s local elections, according to the National Election Commission (NEC), Thursday. The main opposition People Power…

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Chun Jae-soo of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) won the Busan mayoral race in the local elections, Wednesday, riding a wave of the party's sweeping nationwide victory that reflected voters' support for the Lee Jae Myung…

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Choo Kyung-ho of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) was elected mayor of Daegu in the local elections, Wednesday, retaining the conservative stronghold where a rare liberal victory had increasingly appeared within reach. Choo…

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The National Election Commission (NEC) on Thursday rejected calls for a revote over ballot shortages at several Seoul polling stations during Wednesday’s local elections, saying the incident does not constitute legal grounds for postponing…

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President Lee Jae Myung received a significant boost to his agenda as the ruling Democratic Party's (DP) landslide victory in Wednesday's local elections signaled strong support for his running of state affairs ahead of the start of his…

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Independent candidate Han Dong-hoon won a closely watched parliamentary by-election in Busan's Buk-A constituency Thursday, capping a dramatic political comeback months after being expelled from the People Power Party and boosting his…

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South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party was heading for a landslide victory in Wednesday’s nationwide local elections, sweeping across much of the country while leaving the main opposition People Power Party largely confined to its…

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The ruling Democratic Party (DP) was poised for a sweeping victory in the local elections in a crushing defeat for the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), interim vote counting showed Thursday, a result expected to give President Lee…

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Independent Han Dong-hoon, former leader of the main opposition People Power Party, on Thursday clinched a National Assembly seat, taking Busan’s Buk-A district. Han took 42.99 percent of the votes – 99.51 percent counted – narrowly…

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The National Election Commission’s decision to extend voting hours in Seoul after polling stations ran out of ballot papers is expected to face legal scrutiny, legal experts said Wednesday, though they view a revote as unlikely. NEC…

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Dozens of police officers were deployed early Thursday to a polling station in Seoul’s Songpa District where citizens continued to block the removal of a ballot box after voting hours were extended due to a ballot paper shortage. According…

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Incumbent Seoul Superintendent Jung Geun-sik was projected to secure a second term Wednesday, leading the city’s education chief race as vote counting continued. “I don’t think this is my victory. Rather, it was possible because Seoul…

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Turnout in the local elections was tentatively tallied at 61 percent, the election watchdog said Thursday, the highest rate since the first nationwide local elections in 1995. According to the National Election Commission (NEC), nearly…

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South Korea’s voter turnout in Wednesday’s local elections was provisionally tallied at 61 percent, marking the second-highest turnout in the country’s local election history, according to the National Election Commission. The NEC said…

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The presidential office urged the election watchdog Wednesday to take “responsible measures” after the agency acknowledged ballot shortages at 14 polling stations in Seoul during the local elections and issued a public apology. The…

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Korea may be entering a new era of progressive leadership in education, after exit polls showed liberal candidates leading in most regional education superintendent races, potentially reshaping school policies nationwide. If the…

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The turnout for Wednesday's local elections was tallied at 61 percent as of 11 p.m., according to the National Election Commission. According to the election watchdog, 27.2 million out of 44.6 million eligible voters cast their ballots.…

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A ballot shortage at a polling station in Seoul's Songpa-gu triggered a tense standoff late Wednesday, turning an election management failure into a dispute over voting rights as counting got underway in Korea's local elections. Crowds…

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The ruling Democratic Party of Korea appeared poised for a sweeping victory in South Korea's June 3 local elections, according to exit polls released Wednesday, with the liberal party projected to win most major mayoral and gubernatorial…

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As Wednesday's exit poll suggested a landslide win for the ruling Democratic Party of Korea in the local and parliamentary by-elections, all eyes are on what ramifications the outcome would have on the incumbent Lee Jae Myung…

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The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) leader Jang Dong-hyeok called for an immediate halt to vote counting, Wednesday, until the cause of ballot shortages at several Seoul polling stations during the day's local elections could be…

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The total turnout for Wednesday's local elections is tallied at 61 percent as of 9p.m., the National Election Commission said. According to the election watchdog, 26 million out of 44.6 million eligible voters had cast their ballots as of…

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The political fates of potential heavyweights hung in the balance in Wednesday's National Assembly by-elections, with their victories or defeats carrying implications for the conservative and progressive blocs alike. Of the 14…

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As an exit poll projected Democratic Party of Korea candidate Chong Won-o would defeat incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Wednesday, political analysts said the race underscored Seoul Mayorship's outsized role in Korean politics. The…

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Voting at several polling stations in southern Seoul and Incheon was disrupted on Wednesday after ballot papers ran out during the June 3 local elections, prompting complaints from voters and criticism from both major parties. According to…

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Choo Mi-ae, a ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) candidate who has repeatedly shattered gender barriers throughout her career, broke new ground again, as she was projected to secure the governorship in Gyeonggi Province in the local…

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The ruling Democratic Party of Korea is projected to take at least 11 top executive posts out of the 16 for metropolitan cities and provinces that were at stake, exit polls showed Wednesday. Only one People Power Party incumbent of 12 was…

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A fire broke out on a hillside near the National Election Commission headquarters in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, at around 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, about an hour and a half after polls closed in the local elections. The Gyeonggi Fire and…

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Chong Won-o of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea was projected Wednesday to unseat four-term Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, putting the capital on course for its first liberal mayor in six years. The ruling party was projected to score a…

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Voting in Wednesday's local elections was temporarily suspended at some polling stations in Songpa District, southern Seoul, due to a shortage of ballot papers, according to election officials. A shortage of ballots began at 1 p.m. at some…

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The governing Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is projected to dominate Wednesday’s local elections, with exit polls showing it leading in majority key races while the conservative People Power Party (PPP) trails across the nationwide map.…

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Progressive candidates are projected to dominate Korea's education superintendent elections, leading in 11 of the 16 races surveyed, according to a joint exit poll released Wednesday by the country's three major broadcasters. The poll,…

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Ha Jung-woo of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) and independent candidate Han Dong-hoon are locked in a neck-and-neck race in the parliamentary by-election for Busan's Buk-A constituency, according to an exit poll released 6 p.m.…

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Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s visit to South Korea on June 4 will focus on strengthening defense industry cooperation, particularly on unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as nuclear energy partnership, sources from the ministry have…

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Voting in Wednesday's local elections was temporarily suspended at some polling stations in Songpa Ward, southern Seoul, due to a shortage of ballot papers, according to election officials. A shortage of ballots began at 1 p.m. at some…

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South Korea’s local elections on Wednesday stood out not only for their scale, but also for record figures that point to changing demographics, uneven competition and the sheer cost of running nationwide local polls. Voters cast ballots to…

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Police said Wednesday they received a total of 312 voting-related reports complaining of misbehavior or inconveniences during local elections held the same day. According to the National Police Agency, the reports were filed nationwide…

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The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is leading in the Seoul mayoral race in the June 3 local elections, according to exit polls, but faces too-close-to-call contests in Busan and Daegu against candidates of the main opposition…

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Choo Mi-ae, a ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) candidate who has repeatedly shattered gender barriers throughout her career, broke new ground again in the local elections, Wednesday, as she was projected to secure the governorship in…

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The total turnout for Wednesday's local elections is tallied at 58.1 percent as of 5 p.m., the National Election Commission said. According to the election watchdog, 26 million out of 44.6 million eligible voters had cast their ballots as…

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The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is projected to take a decisive lead in the local lections, with an exit poll showing the party ahead in a majority of key races. According to a joint exit poll, released at 6 p.m. by three major…

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Liberal candidate Jung Geun-sik was projected to win Seoul’s education superintendent race Wednesday, exit polls showed, securing a second term as head of the city’s education office. Polls closed at 6 p.m., with exit polls giving Jung 39…

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Ha Jung-woo of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) and independent candidate Han Dong-hoon are locked in a neck-and-neck race in the parliamentary by-election for Busan's Buk-A constituency, according to an exit poll released 6 p.m.…

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The total turnout for Wednesday's local elections is tallied at 57.4 percent as of 5 p.m., the National Election Commission said. According to the election watchdog, 25.6 million out of 44.6 million eligible voters had cast their ballots…

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The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is projected to take a clear lead in the June 3 elections, with an exit poll showing the party ahead in a majority of key races. According to a joint exit poll, released at 6 p.m. by three major…

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Democratic Party of Korea candidate Ha Jung-woo and independent candidate Han Dong-hoon were locked in a tight race in the National Assembly by-election for Busan's Buk-A district, according to a joint exit poll released Wednesday, shortly…

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The ruling Democratic Party of Korea is likely to take at least 11 posts out of 16 for the chiefs of South Korean metropolitan cities and provinces, according to exit polls. According to nationwide exit polls Wednesday, the liberal party…

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Cho Kuk, chair of the Rebuilding Korea Party, was projected to narrowly win a National Assembly seat in Pyeongtaek B, edging out rivals from both major parties in a three-way race, a joint exit poll showed Wednesday shortly after polling…

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People Power Party candidate Choo Kyung-ho was slightly ahead in the race in the conservative stronghold of Daegu, according to exit polls. The former finance minister was up against Democratic Party of Korea candidate Kim Boo-kyum, a…

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Democratic Party of Korea candidate Choo Mi-ae, who has served six terms as a lawmaker in the National Assembly, is expected to win the election for governor of Gyeonggi Province, according to an exit poll on Wednesday. The survey showed…

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Chun Jae-soo, former oceans minister and three-term lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, is projected to win the Busan mayoral race against Park Heong-joon, right-wing incumbent, according to an exit poll Wednesday. Chun, 55,…

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The Democratic Party of Korea's Chong Won-o is projected to win the Seoul mayoral race, a joint exit poll of three major TV networks showed Wednesday, shortly after polling stations for the local elections closed at 6 p.m. Chong, 57, was…

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South Korea’s election authorities said Wednesday that some polling stations in Seoul’s Songpa-gu district temporarily ran short of ballots due to higher-than-expected voter turnout in the local elections. The National Election Commission…

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President Lee Jae Myung’s repeated appeals on Election Day for South Koreans to exercise their right to vote, delivered through a series of social media posts, triggered backlash from the opposition party on Wednesday. Lee had posted four…

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Turnout in Wednesday's local elections reached 51.9 percent as of 3 p.m., already surpassing the final turnout of the previous local elections in 2022, the election watchdog said. The National Election Commission (NEC) said 23.16 million…

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Before the early summer heat had fully set in, residents in light clothing began lining up inside an elementary school in Seocho, southern Seoul, early Wednesday morning. Some arrived holding their family members’ hands, while others…

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Jeonbuk National University's Institute for Regional Development has emerged as a key regional think tank and implementation hub for addressing local challenges and fostering strategic industries, the school said Tuesday. The university…

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Seoul’s crowded education superintendent race laid bare growing doubts over whether the current direct-election system helps voters choose education leaders based on policy. In the capital, both conservative and liberal blocs failed to…

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South Korean voters headed to the polls Wednesday not only to choose local leaders, but also to fill 14 vacant seats in the National Assembly, with the contests carrying varying stakes for the rival parties. The by-elections were triggered…

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As polling stations opened across Korea Wednesday morning, voters streamed in to cast ballots in the nationwide local elections, each carrying their own hopes and expectations for their communities and local governments. At a polling…

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Turnout in Wednesday's local elections reached 46 percent as of 1 p.m., the highest ever recorded for local elections at that hour, the election watchdog said. The National Election Commission (NEC) said 20.51 million out of 44.64 million…

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Fans of Neukgu won’t have to wait much longer. The young wolf that broke out of a zoo in April and became a national sensation during its nine days on the lam is set to greet visitors again as Daejeon O-World prepares to reopen Friday. The…

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South Korean voters on Wednesday went to the polls to elect leaders of autonomous governments and councilors, as well as local education chiefs and 14 lawmakers at the National Assembly. This year's comprehensive local elections and the…

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Peonies symbolizing wealth and honor, pine trees expressing wishes for longevity, lotus blossoms representing prosperity, orchids and plum blossoms evoking nobility and the ideal spirit of the scholar — all auspicious meanings are brought…

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Dating in South Korea once followed a familiar playbook: a friend or colleague arranged a blind date, profiles and photos were exchanged over KakaoTalk, a few polite messages followed and two strangers met over coffee or dinner to decide…

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LABUAN, June 3 — Labuan Member of Parliament Datuk Suhaili Abd Rahman has urged property owners on the duty-free island to exercise greater caution when renting out their premises to prevent them from being misused for online scam…

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Lee Do-hoon, former South Korean ambassador to Russia, emphasized the importance of balance in diplomacy in a lecture held last week at Kookmin University. “The essence of diplomacy lies in reconciling differing interests and finding…

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Turnout in Wednesday's local elections stood at 15 percent as of 11 a.m., up 3 percentage points from the previous elections in 2022, the election watchdog said. The National Election Commission (NEC) said 6.71 million out of 44.64 million…

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Voting in South Korea’s local elections began at 6 a.m. Wednesday, kicking off a nationwide vote that will shape local leadership for the next four years. People of all ages turned out to cast their ballots, including a 110-year-old woman…

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Extreme heat could replace cold waves as the main weather risk leading to trail restrictions at Korea’s national parks as climate change accelerates, according to a new study. The Korea National Park Service and the Global Sustainable…

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The outcome of most races in Wednesday's local elections and parliamentary by-elections is expected to become clear by midnight, while tightly contested races could remain undecided until around 3 a.m. or 4 a.m. Thursday, according to the…

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South Korea and Italy are "similar and complementary" countries, Italian Ambassador to Korea Emilia Gatto said as the two nations celebrated Italy's Republic Day in Seoul on Tuesday. "Korea truly loves 'Made in Italy,' and Italy truly…

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"Your Excellency, I have the honor to inform you that I received yesterday the three crates containing the vases produced at the National Sevres Manufactory and presented by the President of the French Republic to His Majesty the King of…

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President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday urged voters not to give up their ballots, arguing that South Korea’s future depends on choosing capable and loyal public servants. In a message posted on social media, Lee said that he will make it…

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The number of hotel reservations booked by foreign tourists in the southeastern port city of Busan rose sharply ahead of next week's concert by K-pop sensation BTS, industry sources said Wednesday. According to Hanwha Hotels & Resorts,…

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Egypt-Korea partnership for sustainable development needs technology transfer and joint defense production African countries need technology transfer, investment and industrial cooperation from South Korea rather than aid-based ties,…

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Turnout in Wednesday's local elections stood at 7.4 percent as of 9 a.m., up 1.4 percentage points from the previous elections in 2022, the election watchdog said. The National Election Commission (NEC) said 3.32 million out of 44.64…

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A 17-year-old was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly stabbing another teen aboard a bus in Daejeon. Local police said that the suspect stabbed a passenger, a 14-year-old boy, on a bus traveling through Songgang-dong in Yuseong-gu on…

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The voter turnout for Wednesday's local elections and parliamentary by-elections stood at 7.4 percent as of 9 a.m., according to the National Election Commission. Polling stations opened nationwide at 6 a.m., with 3,320,829 of the…

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Police said Wednesday they have identified all five victims killed in the Hanwha Aerospace factory explosion and plan to return their bodies to their families. The Daejeon Metropolitan Police Agency said the identities of the five victims…

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Police said Wednesday they have identified all five victims killed in the Hanwha Aerospace factory explosion and plan to return their bodies to their families. The Daejeon Metropolitan Police Agency said the identities of the five victims…

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A post about a woman seeking repeated reassurance from an artificial intelligence chatbot over health concerns has sparked debate in South Korea over how deeply generative AI is infiltrating people’s emotional lives and decision-making.…

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South Koreans hit the polls Wednesday to elect mayors, governors, local council members and regional education chiefs in crucial local elections that could set the path for the Lee Jae Myung administration in its second year in office.…

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Koreans will head to polling stations to select their local government chiefs and council members as voting for the ninth local elections begins Wednesday. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 14,288 locations nationwide. Voters will…

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“The perpetrator’s lawyer said he had read your petition and even praised it, saying, ‘You really can write. I guess that’s what I’d expect from a journalist.’” Gwak Ah-ram, 47, said chills ran down her spine when she heard those words…

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The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a bill aimed at supporting the development of semiconductors for defense systems using domestically developed technology. Under the bill, the government seeks to set up a comprehensive support system to…

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Seoul will hold a three-day noncompetitive triathlon event along the Han River this weekend, inviting residents and visitors to swim, cycle and run at their own pace. The third annual My Pace Hangang Triathlon Festival will take place from…

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Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chairman Gen. Jin Yong-sung visited a Marine unit and the Army's Capital Corps Command west of Seoul on Tuesday to check operational readiness in coastal and riverine security, the JCS said. During his visit to…

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South Korea’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a bill aimed at fostering the country’s defense semiconductor industry, the Ministry of National Defense said. The bill on nurturing and supporting defense semiconductors is expected to be…

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The Ministry of Unification is acquiring Korean War-related artifacts, including a 1967 edition of The Korea Herald, for research at the National Memorial for Abductees during the Korean War in Paju. The ministry unveiled a list of 125…

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South Korea’s spy agency plans to establish new rules to respond to growing transnational crimes, including drug trafficking, scams and cyber gambling. The National Intelligence Service said Tuesday it has issued an advance notice of a…

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President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday voiced hope for the Korea-Africa summit to be held on a regular basis, saying his government is paying special attention to Africa’s potential for growth and development. Lee made the remarks at Cheong Wa…

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President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday said the repeated occurrence of the same type of accident at the same facility is a serious problem, referring to the explosion and fire at a Hanwha Aerospace plant in Daejeon that killed five workers and…

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Grasshoppers have made it onto South Korea’s dinner tables, at least legally. Ants and cockroaches, however, remain off the menu. On Tuesday, South Korea approved Parapodisma mikado, a species of grasshopper, as a food ingredient,…

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The ruling and opposition parties made last-ditch appeals for support Tuesday, the eve of nationwide local elections, a vote widely seen as a test of public sentiment toward President Lee Jae Myung's first year in office. Up for grabs in…

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The Cabinet approved Tuesday a revised labor law allowing the hourly use of paid annual leave, which is currently permitted only on a daily basis. Under the revised Labor Standards Act, workers will be allowed to take paid annual leave on…

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The 2026 local elections, widely considered a litmus test for President Lee Jae Myung and his liberal administration, are finally here. Of all 4,241 posts up for grabs Wednesday, including 16 key executive seats and 14 parliamentary seats…

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The ruling and opposition parties made last-ditch appeals for support Tuesday, the eve of nationwide local elections, a vote widely seen as a test of public sentiment toward President Lee Jae Myung's first year in office. Up for grabs in…

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Cheong Wa Dae is poised to carry out a broad reshuffle spanning both the Cabinet and the presidential office after Wednesday’s local elections, according to ruling party and government officials, Tuesday. The projected shakeup comes as…

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The traditional definition of the digital divide — the simple barrier separating those with high-speed internet from those without — is rapidly becoming obsolete. As generative artificial intelligence (AI) weaves its way into the fabric of…

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Business leaders and government officials from South Korea and across Africa gathered in Seoul on Tuesday to explore ways to expand trade, investment and industrial cooperation. The Korea-Africa Business Forum, held a day after the…

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South Korea is set to hold nationwide local elections on Wednesday, with voters choosing governors, mayors, local council members and education superintendents across the country. The elections mark the ninth nationwide local elections…

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To glimpse a marten, known as"dambi" in Korean, moving through the misty ridges of the Baekdudaegan mountain range is to witness an exquisite contradiction. With its pale belly and striking collar of yellow fur, the creature resembles a…

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Singer-rapper Psy has been referred to prosecutors on suspicions of receiving prescription psychotropic drugs through third parties, police said Tuesday. The singer, whose real name is Park Jae-sang, is accused of having his manager and…

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Across South Korea, a variety of spaces — from barbecue restaurants to wedding halls — are serving as polling stations for Wednesday's local elections and parliamentary by-elections. In Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi Province, Sangsang Chowoel…

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Even the color of tteokbokki can take on political significance during election season in Korea. A viral post on X on Saturday showed a meal that included tteokbokki in its original red color alongside an edited version in which the dish…

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Jeonbuk National University is trying to reverse a pattern that has long defined regional higher education in Korea: training talented students who leave for the capital. The university in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, is positioning…

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Zambia is urging South Korea to move beyond pledges and deliver financing commitments, industrial investment and technology partnerships as Seoul expands its engagement with African countries, says Siazongo Siakalenge, Zambia’s deputy…

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Police and labor authorities said Tuesday they have filed for a warrant for the arrest of a textile company owner accused of repeatedly assaulting foreign employees over the past three years. The warrant application was filed Friday on…

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Singer-rapper Psy has been referred to prosecutors on suspicions of receiving prescription psychotropic drugs through third parties without in-person hospital visits, police said Tuesday. The singer, whose real name is Park Jae-sang, is…

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The parents of Lee Chae-won, a 17-year-old high school student killed in a stabbing attack on Children’s Day, have shared their daughter’s story with local media this week. Lee was described as a kindhearted teenager who dreamed of…

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Admission to a prestigious university is no longer seen as the only path to success for some students in South Korea, as semiconductor-focused high schools gain popularity on the expectation that they can lead directly to jobs at major…

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A forest predator known for hunting in packs and navigating rugged mountain terrain has been named South Korea’s endangered wildlife species of the month for June, the Ministry of Energy, Climate and Environment said Tuesday. Known in…

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Police launched a joint inspection Tuesday of a Hanwha Aerospace factory as part of a probe into a deadly explosion at the facility the previous day. The blast at the defense company's facility in Daejeon, some 140 kilometers south of…

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The state civil rights commission has recommended that government agencies requiring English test scores for hiring come up with measures to share test scores after a single input without requiring applicants to register them with each…

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A South Korean court said Monday it has fined a woman 300,000 won ($200) for hitting a man more than a dozen times after he secretly filmed her in a public bathroom. The woman, in her 40s, was found guilty of assault by the Changwon…

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President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday called for stern punishment for those knowingly spreading misinformation, citing an ongoing police investigation into the circulation of online fake news claiming the government will force people to sell…

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited a key political school of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea to mark its 80th founding anniversary, calling it a "strategic fortress" ensuring the party's existence, state media reported Tuesday.…

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About 3 out of 4 South Koreans in their 20s have no religious affiliation, underscoring rising disinterest among younger generations and a broader trend of religious aging, according to survey data. A Gallup Korea survey found that 40…

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When Stephane Mot, a French national living in Korea, learned he was eligible to vote in local elections, it came as "a good surprise." Most eligible foreign voters never get that far. Though the number of registered foreign voters hit a…

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When former President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Dec. 3, 2024, then-opposition leader Lee Jae Myung launched a Facebook livestream as he scaled a wall to reach the National Assembly and vote to block the decree. The footage made…

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Suncheon Brewery is just a hop and a skip away from Suncheon Station in... you guessed it, the city of Suncheon in South Jeolla Province. Founded in 2018, this brewpub is part of a larger Brewworks group including a cafe. The brewery…

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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Monday that the partnership between South Korea and Africa could serve as a model for development cooperation based on mutual benefit, calling for broader collaboration in infrastructure,…

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South Korea and African nations agreed Monday to strengthen economic and strategic cooperation, including in supply chains and critical minerals, amid mounting global challenges, Seoul's foreign ministry said. Foreign ministers and…

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Police on Monday applied to the Ministry of Justice for an exit ban on Morse Tan, a Korean American professor and former U.S. ambassador at large for global criminal justice under the first Trump administration, amid an ongoing…

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The Ministry of Employment and Labor has booked the head of the engineering company involved in last week’s Seosomun Overpass collapse on charges of violating the Serious Accidents Punishment Act, local news broadcaster YTN reported…

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Korea’s three major terrestrial broadcasters are gearing up for a high-stakes, high-tech ratings battle on June 3, as they are expected to roll out lavish election night specials for the nationwide local elections. Election night coverage…

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Colombia will offer its first Korean-language classes for middle and high school students starting in August, Korea's Education Ministry said Monday. The classes will be available at three schools in Bogota: Instituto Pedagogico Arturo…

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The outcome of the local elections slated for Wednesday is decisive for each candidate. But it will also determine the political fate of major party leaders: Rep. Jung Chung-rae of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) and Rep. Jang…

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Businesses in the agriculture and fisheries sectors will be able to hire more foreign workers under the E-7-4 visa, after the Justice Ministry said Monday it would raise the employment cap for skilled foreign workers in the two sectors to…

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South Korea’s Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs said Monday it is expanding support for Korean War and Vietnam War veterans, as the country marks Patriots and Veterans Month in June. According to the ministry, veterans of the…

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A special counsel team has determined former President Yoon Suk Yeol had prepared to declare martial law since late 2023, about a year before his failed bid in December 2024, officials said Monday. Assistant special counsel Kim Ji-mi said…

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Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Monday his ministry would spare no effort to provide technical assistance in determining the cause of a deadly explosion at a factory of key defense firm Hanwha Aerospace. Earlier in the day, a blast tore…

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In a milestone for Korea’s quiet but expanding cultural diplomacy in Latin America, the Korean language is set to enter Colombian classrooms as an official subject for the first time this summer. Beginning in August, three prominent…

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The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday that it is expanding its high-tech "3D spatial addressing" initiative to six major traditional markets across the capital, mapping out thousands stalls to improve navigation, logistics and…

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The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday that it will construct Korea’s first hybrid timber-structured multipurpose arena on the Han River waterfront. Designed to host elite international combat sports competitions and double as a…

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President Lee Jae Myung on Monday warned against tax evasion in real estate transactions, reiterating his administration’s drive to keep the market in check. “Illegal real estate speculation and tax evasion can no longer be tolerated. We…

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Jeju police said Monday they had arrested a man in his 60s for allegedly threatening his former girlfriend and assaulting her son. The man first visited the home of his ex-girlfriend — a woman in her 60s — around 6:10 p.m. in Jeju City,…

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Korea is sharply augmenting the staffing of its national suicide prevention hotline to address a severe bottleneck in crisis call management, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said Monday. Driven by a presidential directive to eliminate…

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For decades, the empty, broth-stained polystyrene cup that once held instant noodles was viewed by Korean sanitation officials as an intractable environmental nuisance. Too heavily contaminated by spicy oil to be processed by traditional…

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The government rounded up a total of 23,403 drug offenders through special crackdowns last year, with the number of online drug offenders arrested and drugs seized since the inauguration of President Lee Jae Myung reaching all-time highs,…

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A casual hair-color reveal quickly turned into a political controversy for South Korean rapper Lee Young-ji, prompting her to hastily dye her hair black again and issue a public apology. On Saturday, the 23-year-old posted pictures of her…

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An explosion and fire at a Hanwha Aerospace plant in Daejeon killed five workers and injured two others, authorities said Monday. Police and fire officials said the explosion occurred at 10:59 a.m., and is believed to have originated in a…

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The leaders of the ruling and main opposition parties urged candidates in the upcoming local elections to scale back or tone down their campaign activities Monday following a deadly explosion at a Hanwha Aerospace factory in the central…

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As international travelers increasingly trade sightseeing itineraries for trips centered on rest and rejuvenation, Korea is deploying legislative muscle and state subsidies to brand itself as a premier global destination for wellness. The…

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Former President and former Seoul Mayor Lee Myung-bak stepped back into his old legacy he built in the capital, Monday, standing at the edge of Seoul Forest as he urged voters to choose “mayors and district chiefs who get things done, not…

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As the local and parliamentary by-elections draw near, candidates are going all out to appeal to voters, with a handful choosing so-called "sleepless" campaign appearances. Some candidates have announced that they will hit the campaign…

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More than half of Korean travelers using foreign online accommodation platforms have experienced billing issues or customer service failures, prompting the Seoul Metropolitan Government to demand tighter regulatory oversight of global…

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Four engineering company officials have been booked as suspects as part of a police probe into the partial collapse of an overpass in western Seoul last week, the city's top police officer said Monday. A section of the Seosomun Overpass…

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Ahead of the local elections on Wednesday, some candidates' use of insensitive language is exposing a widening gap between politicians and public sensibility in Korea. The most recent incident came Sunday, when the ruling Democratic Party…

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