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Korea plans to apply zero tariff rates on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) within quotas in the second half of 2026 as the country seeks to tame inflation amid lingering global energy price volatility, the…

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The gap between South Korea’s top three universities narrowed in the latest QS World University Rankings, with Yonsei University and Korea University reaching their highest-ever positions, according to the 2027 report released by…

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A policy institute affiliated with South Korea's ruling Democratic Party has proposed creating a government body dedicated to shielding teachers from complaints, investigations, and lawsuits, drawing inspiration from a fictional…

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The deal allows seafarers to require no additional certification to operate on ships reaching...

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A Seoul court on Wednesday issued arrest warrants for three former senior officials of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, a nonmainstream religious sect, over suspicions they forced followers to join the main opposition People Power Party…

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The state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) said Wednesday it has picked candidate sites to host two new nuclear reactors to be built by 2038. Yeongdeok, about 349 kilometers southeast of Seoul, was selected as the candidate site for…

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Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Wednesday that South and North Korea, not outside powers, should lead in resolving security issues on the Korean Peninsula. "The leading players on Korean Peninsula issues are South and North…

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Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power announced Wednesday that the sites selected for two new large-scale nuclear reactors and one small modular reactor are Yeongdeok in North Gyeongsang Province and Gijang in Busan, respectively. The decision was…

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The Ministry of National Defense unveiled Wednesday a sweeping overhaul of military facility regulations, including plans to redraw the Civilian Control Line and release portions of military protection zones near border areas. The measures…

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Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon faced a request for an 18-month prison sentence Wednesday over allegations that he illegally arranged for a supporter to pay for opinion polls during his 2021 mayoral campaign. The request was made by a special…

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d Korea’s push to rebalance growth beyond the capital region took a major step forward Wednesday as the government unveiled a plan to select three flagship national universities for intensive support, aiming to transform them into regional…

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The floor leader of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Wednesday called for the immediate dismissal of the chief of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (SMPA), accusing a senior police official of using physical force against…

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The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) is descending into open infighting over how far to push its challenge to the local elections after ballot shortages in several key electorates caused disruptions to voting, with PPP Chairman…

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Police said Wednesday they were questioning the head of Shinsegae Group's audit team over allegations that its affiliate Starbucks Korea insulted victims of the 1980 pro-democracy movement in Gwangju with its controversial marketing…

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The Ministry of National Defense unveiled Wednesday a sweeping overhaul of military facility regulations, including plans to redraw the Civilian Control Line and release portions of military protection zones near border areas. The measures…

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A special counsel team on Wednesday sought an 18-month prison term for Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on charges of accepting illegal political funds in connection with opinion polls he received ahead of the mayoral by-election in 2021. The team…

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By Hyungwon Kang While much of the world focuses on the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, the Korean War — which began in 1950 — remains quietly unresolved. Held in check only by a fragile 73-year-old armistice, millions on both…

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A Seoul court on Wednesday held arrest warrant hearings for three former senior officials of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, a nonmainstream religious sect, over suspicions they forced followers to join the main opposition People Power…

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A Korean man who intentionally poured boiling water on his Thai wife’s face, leaving her with severe burns, received a prison sentence longer than the term sought by prosecutors. Judge Kim Jun-young of the Uijeongbu District Court on…

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Kookmin University has signed an agreement with the International University Sports Federation (FISU) to jointly develop and operate a new master’s degree program in sports education, the school said Tuesday. The agreement was signed by…

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In many advanced economies, efforts to raise the retirement age have triggered fierce opposition from labor unions, as seen in France in recent years. In South Korea, the opposite is happening. The country's two largest labor federations…

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South Korea's land-use restrictions near the inter-Korean border are to be eased, opening up as much as 260 square kilometers for civilian use and development, the Ministry of National Defense said Wednesday. The move, which will ease…

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A research team at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has developed a plasmonics-based liquid biopsy platform capable of detecting cancer-related gene mutations in the blood and urine of patients with early-stage colorectal…

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Three 12-year-old boys, who are exempt from criminal punishment because of their age, have been placed in a juvenile classification review center under rare emergency measures taken by law enforcement. Officials at Cheonan Dongnam Police…

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Proposed Bill: Framework Act on National Data Proposed by Rep. Jo Seoung-lae (Democratic Party of Korea) Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Software Promotion Act Proposed by Rep. Lee Jeong-heon (Democratic Party of Korea) Pending…

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Stock-based compensation at Korea’s top listed companies more than tripled year-on-year in the first five months of the year, driven largely by major chipmakers and the growing use of restricted stock units, a report showed Wednesday.…

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The University of Seoul and the Korea American Football Association (KAFA) co-hosted a flag football championship for youth and children at the university’s campus in northeastern Seoul, June 6. The university said the 2026 University of…

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Cook your own batch of BHC’s iconic sweet and salty Purinkle chicken. Seoul Gangdong Foreign Resident Center is inviting 25 people to join a cooking class with BHC, one of Korea’s most popular chicken franchises with more than 2,000 stores…

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Commuters in Seoul are about to get a major upgrade to their wallets, courtesy of a bureaucratic marriage designed to eliminate transit card confusion. Starting July 1, the Seoul Metropolitan Government is merging its wildly popular,…

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A mini summer concert is coming to Seoul for a dazzling summer night. “Dear Summer, Seoul” invites people to make unforgettable memories with friends, family and loved ones. The concert will be held July 3 at Assa Art Hall, near Magongnaru…

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An unusual sequence of fish die-offs along South Korea's east coast is raising questions about whether one of the region's most productive fishing grounds is undergoing a significant ecological shift. Officials and local media said…

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What began as a popular stress-relief accessory is quickly becoming a source of frustration in subways, offices and other shared spaces. As keycap keychains gain popularity among younger people, complaints about their constant clicking and…

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Automakers have increasingly turned to laminated acoustic glass to drown out highway noise and keep modern cabins whisper-quiet. While excellent for a peaceful commute, a new study by Korea's National Institute of Fire Service reveals that…

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The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) was set to file election petitions with the election watchdog Wednesday over a shortage of ballots reported during the June 3 local elections. The PPP is considering filing petitions in up to…

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In a milestone move toward cross-border regulatory alignment, Korea’s drug safety watchdog said Wednesday that it completed its first international joint review of a biopharmaceutical product alongside European and global regulators. The…

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Korea must treat suicide not as an individual failing but as a government responsibility, said Jung Yoon-soon, chairman of the state-run Korea Life Respect and Hope Foundation. In a recent interview with The Korea Times, Jung, who took…

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Korea is ramping up law enforcement cooperation with Thailand and Malaysia to address cross-border syndicates involved in online scams, cyber gambling and illicit drug trafficking. The Korean National Police Agency said Wednesday that Park…

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Professor Kim Beom-joon of the department of neurology at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital has been elected to the board of directors of the World Stroke Organization (WSO), marking an achievement for Korea’s stroke research…

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Korea’s debate over classroom disruptions is so urgent that a vigilante-style Netflix drama is shaping policy, prompting Gyeonggi Province education superintendent-elect Ahn Min-seok to cite the series and emphasize the need to protect…

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Police plan to investigate a woman who staged a solo blockade of a gymnasium used as a ballot-counting center for the June 3 local elections in southern Seoul, officials said Wednesday. The woman, whose identity was not immediately known,…

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Newly elected Gyeonggi Provincial Education Superintendent Ahn Min-seok on Sunday called for a public debate on creating a teachers’ rights protection bureau, turning a fictional agency from Netflix’s hit drama “Teach You a Lesson” into a…

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Sejong University has received an A+ rating, an excellent grade, in the first-year evaluation of the Seoul Regional Innovation System and Education (RISE) Project. The university said Tuesday that its RISE Project was highly recognized in…

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Have you ever wondered whether Korean workplaces are really like those shown in Korean TV dramas? Seoul Global Center is holding a free live webinar on Saturday to share the realities of Korean office culture. The Zoom lecture will walk…

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The defense ministry on Wednesday rolled out a plan to ease the boundaries of the military-controlled buffer zone along the inter-Korean border to allow wider civilian access and spur regional growth. The Civilian Control Line (CCL), a…

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Monthly spending by foreign tourists in South Korea exceeded 2 trillion won ($1.32 billion) for the first time in May, data showed Wednesday. Credit card spending by inbound travelers reached 2.12 trillion won in May, up 67.1 percent from…

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Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Kim Kyung-ryul said Wednesday the Navy is pushing to expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology across its operations to prepare for future warfare and increase operational efficiency. Kim made…

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South Korea will review measures to offer income tax cuts for young workers at small and medium-sized enterprises in line with efforts to revitalize regional economies, the finance minister said. "We will review applying differentiated…

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Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Kim Kyung-ryul said Wednesday the Navy is pushing to expand the use of artificial intelligence technology across its operations to prepare for future warfare and increase operational efficiency. Kim made the…

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held bilateral talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in France on Tuesday, calling for efforts to advance their countries' bilateral relations to an unprecedented level. The two leaders met on the…

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The number of South Koreans relocating to new regions moved up 6.3 percent in April from a year earlier amid the growing number of houses traded in the country, data showed. Around 506,000 people changed residences in April, up 30,000 from…

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South Korean players reportedly refrain from speaking to national media outside official World Cup commitments.

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SEATTLE — As protests over South Korea's ballot shortage controversy continue, many foreign observers are asking an unusual question: Why are American flags being waved at a protest over a Korean election? Images from the demonstrations…

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President Lee Jae Myung arrived at Geneva Airport on Tuesday en route to Evian-les-Bains, France, to attend a Group of Seven (G7) summit. France is the final leg of the president's European trip, his first visit to the region since taking…

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A high school student on Jeju Island is being investigated for allegedly entering an elementary school teacher's classroom on multiple occasions and leaving behind semen and urine, police said Tuesday. According to Seogwipo Police Station…

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A recent controversy involving IVE's Jang Won-young during an airport identity verification check has prompted Korea Airports Corporation to strengthen guidance on passenger screening procedures. Korea Airports Corporation said Monday it…

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An alumni association of the Army's military academy on Tuesday criticized the government for "hastily" pushing to integrate the academies of the three military branches, calling on the government to reconsider the move from scratch. The…

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Police have launched an investigation into possible medical negligence at an obstetrics and gynecology clinic in Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province, where a newborn who suffered respiratory distress shortly after birth died nearly two months later.…

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A Dutch hiker was rescued by helicopter from Seoraksan on Monday after an ankle injury left her stranded in the mountain. Local fire authorities said the 24-year-old hiker called emergency authorities at 7:14 a.m. after injuring her ankle…

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A court froze the assets of five JoongAng Group subsidiaries and affiliates, Monday, after they filed for court receivership amid a financial crisis driven largely by the Korean media conglomerate's costly bids for exclusive broadcasting…

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Seoul Donghaeng Store, a farmers' cooperative store run by the city near Anguk Station, reopens Tuesday following a month of renovations aimed at improving visitors' shopping experience and expanding programming. The permanent store —…

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South Korea’s National Assembly is set to launch a parliamentary probe into ballot shortages reported during the June 3 local elections, after the rival parties agreed to pass an investigation plan at a plenary session set for Thursday.…

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South Korean labor and business groups clashed Tuesday as the state wage-setting panel opened talks on a variable minimum wage, a proposal backed by employers and fiercely opposed by unions. The talks came a day after labor groups proposed…

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Two doctors have been referred to prosecutors over allegations that they refused to treat an emergency patient without proper justification, leading to the patient’s death in Daegu three years ago, police said. Police sent the case to…

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A Libyan national who led an illegal cryptocurrency transfer scheme worth 94 billion won ($62 million) faces removal from Korea after a court upheld an order requiring him to leave the country. According to legal sources Tuesday, the…

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Election protesters agreed Tuesday to allow sports officials inside a gymnasium used as a ballot-counting center for the June 3 local elections, potentially ending a 12-day standoff between the sides, the leader of the main opposition…

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For years, South Korean soccer fans were used to pulling all-nighters to watch World Cup games after work. But this year is different. With all three of Korea’s Group A matches kicking off at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. on weekdays, people are…

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The Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI) is considering conducting a financial audit of the embattled National Election Commission (NEC) that has been under massive criticism over ballot shortages in the June 3 local elections, sources said…

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Türkiye has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of passenger car tires originating from the Czech Republic, South Korea, Serbia and Slovakia.

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The rival parties agreed Tuesday to conduct a 45-day parliamentary investigation into the National Election Commission over ballot shortages reported during the recent local elections, party officials said. The ruling Democratic Party of…

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A court froze the assets of five JoongAng Group subsidiaries and affiliates, Monday, after they filed for corporate rehabilitation amid a financial crisis driven largely by the Korean media conglomerate's costly bids for exclusive…

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President Lee Jae Myung is grappling with a difficult political moment at home as a widening rift with ruling party leadership and public backlash over ballot shortages in June 3 local elections are pulling down his approval ratings. These…

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A Sungkyunkwan University research team has developed an optoelectronic synaptic device that mimics the functions of human neurons and synapses at the device level, the university said Tuesday. The team led by Kim Tae-sung, professor at…

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South Korean labor and business groups clashed Tuesday as the state wage-setting panel opened talks on industry-specific pay floors, a contentious proposal backed by employers and fiercely opposed by unions. The talks came a day after…

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Public attention is turning to Rep. Jung Chung-rae’s future ahead of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea's national convention set for August, as competition for power within the party intensifies. The four-term lawmaker is facing…

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Amid deepening global concerns over climate change, up to 200 Korean students will gather in Songdo next month to pitch concrete environmental solutions — entirely in English. The Korea regional round of the Green Project Public Speaking…

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A sprawling summer festival along the Han River has drawn nearly 900,000 visitors, transforming Seoul’s waterfront into what city officials are calling a new model for inclusive public sports. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday…

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Six in 10 inhabited islands in South Korea have no medical facilities, leaving residents in many areas dependent on medical service vessels, government data showed Tuesday. Only 192 of the 480 islands with permanent populations had either…

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As artificial intelligence systems demand ever more computing power, a team of Korean researchers says it has found a way to tackle one of the industry’s most expensive and stubborn problems: heat. Researchers at the Korea Advanced…

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The people who know Seoul’s streets best are being asked to do more than deliver food. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday it has launched the 2026 Seoul Citizen Safety Guardians program, enlisting 20 delivery riders to help…

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Migrant women experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking or other forms of violence in Korea will soon have easier access to help in their native languages under a new government outreach effort announced Tuesday. The Ministry…

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For years, a sign above a side street next to Exit 1 of Sindang Station on Seoul Metro lines 2 and 6 announced that visitors were entering the “Seoul Central Market Furniture District.” Then, in 2023, this was replaced by a new sign…

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Election protesters were locked in a tense standoff with sports officials Tuesday as their blockade of a gymnasium used for the June 3 local elections continued for the 12th straight day. Members of organizations under the Korean Sport &…

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Seoul Donghaeng Market, the city's regional food exchange platform near Anguk Station, reopens Tuesday following a month of renovations aimed at improving visitors' shopping experience and expanding programming. The permanent store —…

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From sizzling street food and Thai tea to T-Pop, K-Pop and traditional massage, Thailand will bring the Sawasdee Thai Festival back to Seoul's Cheonggyecheon this weekend. Thai Ambassador Tanee Sangrat said the festival would give visitors…

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A 10-year-old child born in Korea who was stateless for two years after losing their citizenship due to parental circumstances will be granted a visa to stay in the country, the Ulsan Immigration Office said Tuesday. The child was a Korean…

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The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) began a four-day anti-corruption capacity-building training program for Zimbabwean government officials Tuesday, jointly organized with the Korea International Cooperation Agency. The…

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Seoul has selected four overseas cities to receive transfers of the capital's urban policies under its 2026 Seoul ODA Challenge, the city's official development assistance program for developing-country municipalities. The selected cities…

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A research team at the University of Seoul has developed a textile-based electrical stimulation suit capable of delivering both full-body tactile stimulation and therapeutic functions in collaboration with Hanyang University researchers.…

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Seoul National University Hospital Group plans to pursue technology-driven businesses and artificial intelligence-powered management innovation to bolster the sustainability of its public health mission. As the only public institution…

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An alumni association of the Army's military academy on Tuesday criticized the government for "hastily" pushing to integrate the academies of the three military branches and called on it to reconsider the move from scratch. The Korea…

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A human leg found at a recycling facility in Incheon last week is likely to have belonged to an adult, not a child as previously speculated, South Korea's state forensic agency said, prompting police to shift their focus to identifying…

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An appellate court on Tuesday upheld acquittals of a former senior presidential official and a former Coast Guard chief over an alleged cover-up of the 2020 murder of a South Korean fisheries official by North Korea. The Seoul High Court…

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An appellate court on Tuesday upheld acquittals of a former senior presidential official and a former Coast Guard chief over an alleged cover-up of the 2020 murder of a South Korean fisheries official by North Korea. The Seoul High Court…

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Singer Lim Young-woong donated 200 million won ($132,200) to Korea University Medicine on his birthday Tuesday to help low-income patients, the hospital said. Lim and his agency, Mulgogi Music, each contributed 100 million won and made the…

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Senior diplomats from South Korea and Uzbekistan have held a bilateral policy consultation meeting and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in energy, critical minerals and other areas of mutual interest, Seoul's foreign ministry said…

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South Korea's first homegrown KF-21 fighter jet has received a flight safety certification from the government, the state arms procurement agency said Tuesday. The KF-21 fighter jet earned the airworthiness certification on Monday,…

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Korea's first homegrown KF-21 fighter jet has received a flight safety certification from the government, the state arms procurement agency said Tuesday. The KF-21 fighter jet earned the airworthiness certification on Monday, following the…

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Rep. Kim Joon-hyung of the Rebuilding Korea Party was elected floor leader of the minor political party Tuesday with unanimous support from all 12 lawmakers. Kim, the party's chief policymaker, was the only candidate in the election held…

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Rep. Kim Joon-hyung of the Rebuilding Korea Party was elected floor leader of the minor political party Tuesday with unanimous support from all 12 lawmakers. Kim, the party's chief policymaker, was the only candidate in the election held…

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Hangang Bus sets monthly ridership record 한강버스, 월간 탑승객 신기록 달성 The Hangang Bus, which began regular service in September 2025, recorded a monthly ridership high of 91,126 passengers in May, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government.…

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Four college students exploring an abandoned resort known online for haunted-tour videos discovered a body in the dilapidated property in Chungju, North Chungcheong Province, police said Monday. According to police, the body was found in…

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The human leg found at a waste recycling facility in Songdo, Incheon, is believed to belong to an adult rather than a child, according to an analysis by the National Forensic Service, prompting police to shift the focus of their…

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South Korea’s sports governing body said it is considering legal action over protesters blocking access to offices inside Seoul’s Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium, disrupting preparations for international competitions, delaying payroll and…

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President Lee Jae Myung was set to attend a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Tuesday as an invited partner country, joining discussions on wars in Ukraine and Iran and other pending global challenges. This marks the…

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The Hangang Bus, which began regular service in September 2025, recorded a monthly ridership high of 91,126 passengers in May, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Ridership has risen steadily since full-route operations resumed…

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Seven UW students and a recent alumnus have been awarded Fulbright scholarships for study around the world. Pictured above, starting in the upper left, are Vecksle Drake, Katherine Guild, Tessa Marks, Tin Pak, Sofia Regan-Boné, Justin…

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The letter “K” seems to be used everywhere these days for nearly anything Korean. Yet long before the Latin alphabet reached the Korean Peninsula, there were mountains and flowers and people who lived alongside them. That is why gardening,…

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Twenty-two police officers were slapped with disciplinary measures over their alleged role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law bid in 2024, police said Monday. A disciplinary committee under the Prime Minister's Office…

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Whether Pope Leo XIV would visit North Korea depends on how Pyongyang handles the matter, as the pope is willing to play a role in promoting peace on the Korean Peninsula, a South Korean cardinal has said. South Korea-born Cardinal Lazzaro…

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President Lee Jae Myung on Monday invited Pope Leo XIV to visit South Korea next year on the occasion of the country's hosting of World Youth Day 2027, a presidential office said. Lee offered the invitation during his meeting with the pope…

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President Lee Jae Myung on Monday met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, on the second leg of his Europe visit. He was scheduled to depart for France later in the day, where he will attend the G7 meeting. After his audience with the pope,…

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President Lee Jae Myung on Monday pledged continued efforts to engage North Korea, saying peaceful coexistence is the only path to mutual prosperity for the two Koreas. Lee, who is currently on a state visit to Europe, made the remarks in…

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South Korea's political parties are moving to file petitions with the election authorities to hold an election do-over before the Wednesday deadline. On Monday, floor leader Rep. Chun Ha-ram and supreme council member Kim Jung-chul of the…

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The Ministry of Employment and Labor is recruiting “Foreign Resident Human Rights Leaders” to help prevent basic human rights violations in workplaces and build a standing system to better protect foreign workers. Foreign residents with a…

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Internal friction in the main opposition People Power Party continues to escalate as more calls for a leadership overhaul are met with pointed fingers. Former lawmaker Yang Hyang-ja — who now sits on the People Power Party’s supreme…

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With a tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Korean government's attention is likely to shift to its potential role in postwar initiatives to restore freedom of navigation in the waterway, a key global…

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A think tank of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea proposed a dedicated agency to protect teachers from complaints and legal proceedings that currently burden them individually, modeled on a fictional body featured in the Netflix series…

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Coffee chain to hold 'historical awareness' training after backlash to ad campaign that evoked 1980 military crackdown.

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As demonstrations over ballot shortages in Seoul’s June 3 local elections entered their second week, the rallies in Jamsil began drawing attention for another reason: the growing presence of young participants who say they are finding a…

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South Korea is launching a monthlong discount program for overseas tourists using intercity and express buses, as the government seeks to make regional travel easier and reduce the concentration of tourism in Seoul. The Ministry of…

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The classroom television was once part of the magic. For many Koreans, watching a World Cup match or one of Kim Yu-na's Olympic figure skating performances with classmates remains a vivid school memory — students gathered around a screen,…

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Two refugee-background students will receive full scholarships to attend Sogang University each year starting from the 2027 spring semester, under a new agreement signed Monday between the university and the Justice Ministry. The ministry…

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South Korea is expected to extend the lease for its presidential jet for another five years after the current contract expires, according to a document shared Monday. The document submitted by the Air Force to Rep. Kang Sun-young of the…

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President Lee Jae Myung on Monday called on protesters rallying over the June 3 local election ballot shortages to avoid infringing on the rights of others. “Protesters should be careful not to let their expressions of opinion go so far as…

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In the mid-1960s, Korea was a nation reeling from the devastation of war, short on foreign currency and desperate for economic survival. Thousands of miles away, West Germany was experiencing its postwar Wirtschaftswunder (economic…

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The conservative main opposition People Power Party's approval rating has overtaken that of the ruling party for the first time since President Lee Jae Myung took office last year, buoyed in part by the discontent over June 3 local…

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The chief of Korea's media watchdog vowed to foster a healthy media environment through bold regulatory reforms during a press conference held Monday. "We plan to foster a healthy media environment through bold improvements of old and…

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People who flush easily after drinking carry a genetic trait that makes them more vulnerable to higher risks of certain alcohol-related diseases, but a long-term Korean study suggests that the trait might not increase the risk of chronic…

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Gift bags handed out to those attending BTS’ Busan concerts have quickly appeared on secondhand trading platforms, prompting anger among fans after some concertgoers failed to receive them. Posts offering the bags for resale on platforms…

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An investigation into a mutilated body part discovered at a public recycling facility in Incheon entered its sixth day on Monday, with police yet to identify the victim or determine where the remains were originally discarded. Officials…

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Prime Minister Kim Min-seok promised extraordinary financial support Monday to help facilitate corporate investment in regional areas as part of the government's push to create economic growth engines in non-metropolitan areas for balanced…

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Korea's tourism agency said Monday it will offer discounts on express and intercity bus fares to foreign visitors to encourage travel beyond the capital region. The Korea Tourism Organization will provide a 5,000 won ($3.3) discount per…

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Protests demanding a rerun of the June 3 local elections marred by ballot shortages continued for the eleventh day Monday, though the number of protesters sharply declined from the weekend. About 200 protesters were rallying around SK…

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Prosecutors are seeking arrest warrants for two employees of HD Hyundai Oilbank as part of an investigation into allegations that the country's four major refiners colluded to manipulate fuel prices, according to legal sources, Monday. The…

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A man in his 20s received a suspended prison sentence for killing an acquaintance’s puppy by throwing it from the 15th floor of an apartment building after the dog’s owner was late for an appointment. According to the Cheongju District…

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A former head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff appeared before a court Monday to attend his arrest warrant hearing over his alleged involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid. Kim Myung-soo is accused of having…

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Labor groups on Monday demanded a legal minimum wage of 12,000 won ($7.90) next year in what would be a 16.3 percent increase from this year's rate. The country's two umbrella labor unions -- the Federation of Korean Trade Unions and the…

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Korea will participate in a large-scale international defense and security exhibition in Paris this week to promote exports of homegrown arms products, the state arms procurement agency said Monday. Eurosatory 2026, slated to run from…

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Korea will hold a Korean culture expo in Paris this week to promote exports of Korean cultural content, food, beauty products, fashion and tourism, officials said Monday. The "K-Expo France 2026" will run from Tuesday to Friday in the…

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South Korea has signed an initial agreement on sharing passenger name record data with the European Union, marking the first deal of its kind by an Asian nation, the customs agency said Monday. The Korea Customs Service said PNR data…

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The security ministers from North Korea and Vietnam held talks in Pyongyang over the weekend to discuss ways to expand cooperation on public security and law enforcement, Pyongyang's state media reported Monday. The North's Public Security…

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Five music venues across Busan will unite this weekend, hosting over 30 live music acts for the first ever Busan Calling Music Festival on Friday and Saturday. Although in its first year, this festival is actually a rebrand of last year's…

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Korea’s debate over how to share the spoils of a historic semiconductor boom is intensifying, with the government claiming the need for a new mechanism to share unexpected gains from chipmakers — including tax revenues and excess profits —…

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President Lee Jae Myung said Sunday he believes the "ember of hope" for reviving dialogue and cooperation with North Korea still exists, reaffirming his commitment to making the utmost efforts to establish peace with Pyongyang. The…

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President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday called for stronger support for peace efforts on the Korean Peninsula and invited young people from around the world to attend the 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul, saying the gathering could serve as a…

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A joint team of police investigators and prosecutors will soon question election watchdog officials over shortages of ballot papers during the June 3 local elections, legal sources said Sunday. The expected move comes as the National…

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Nearly one out of four residents in Seoul reported not drinking alcohol at all in the past year, according to a new citywide survey that shows drinking frequency decreasing and flexible forms of vegetarianism on the rise. The survey, based…

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Singer-turned-actress Nana recently shared on her social media account the news of a proposed law revision that could prevent crime victims like herself from being prosecuted for acting in self-defense. The potential revision to the…

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President Lee Jae Myung is to meet Pope Leo XIV on Monday, as his European trip hits its halfway point. On Sunday, Lee attended a special Mass for peace and solidarity the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. He delivered a…

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A Mexican football fan who made a racist gesture toward a Korean YouTuber during the Korea-Czech Republic match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup apologized amid widespread controversy. Korean YouTuber Ino Cat, who has 6.6 million subscribers,…

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Korea's two major parties are both pushing for the reform of the National Election Commission (NEC) following widespread backlash over ballot shortages in the June 3 local elections. Although there is general consensus among the public for…

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A rift within the ruling bloc appear to be widening ahead of the party's leadership primary that is expected in August. At the center of attention is whether Rep. Jung Chung-rae, the beleaguered party chair, will seek to extend his term…

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Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, the president of a Mexican engineering guild, issued a public apology over the weekend for his controversial slant-eye gesture during a World Cup match days earlier. “Over the past few days, a video has…

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For Kim Min-ji, 34, the Seoul Queer Parade is a holiday, like Seollal and Chuseok. “Compared with when I first came here, I have many friends I can meet at the event now,” Kim said while browsing booths at the parade in central Seoul on…

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There are fewer pleasures in life than going to Busan. The city offers up the delights of sunshine, beaches, urbanity and local cuisine such as "dwaeji-gukbap" (pork rice soup) or the myriad of "eomuk" (fish cake) producers. I’m going to…

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South Korea’s rival parties are moving to overhaul the National Election Commission, launching separate task forces in response to ballot shortages during the June 3 local elections that are fueling criticism that the election watchdog…

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Nearly one out of four residents in Seoul reported not drinking alcohol at all in the past year, according to a new citywide survey that shows drinking frequency decreasing and flexible forms of vegetarianism on the rise. The survey, based…

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A joint team of police investigators and prosecutors will soon question election watchdog officials over shortages of ballot papers during the June 3 local elections, legal sources said Sunday. The expected move comes as the National…

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North Korea is stepping up hostile rhetoric against South Korea, slamming the joint statement adopted by Seoul and the European Union, and reiterating its commitment to nuclear armament. Seoul, in response, reiterated its commitment to…

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South Korea’s judiciary branch is stepping up its response to the use of artificial intelligence in court proceedings, as AI-generated hallucinations have led attorneys to cite nonexistent “ghost precedents” in their legal submissions,…

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Around 9.2 percent of middle and high school students in South Korea think characters who smoke are attractive, a survey showed Sunday. The survey, conducted by Studies on Korean Youth, looked at how smoking scenes on mass media affect…

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South Koreans have been known to enjoy the occasional drink in both their personal and professional lives, but a new survey shows that nearly a quarter of people in Seoul did not binge drink last year. Respondents were asked how often they…

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The combined amount of medical expenditures by foreign tourists in May hit a fresh high, data showed Sunday, in line with the growing popularity of South Korean pharmaceutical products, as well as demand for health and beauty-related…

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A viral video showing the president of a Mexican engineering guild making a slant-eye gesture during a World Cup match has sparked controversy, prompting the guild to say it will review the matter internally. In a video posted on Instagram…

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An off-duty police officer rescued an elderly woman from a burning house in a rural village in South Jeolla Province last month. The National Police Agency on Friday posted a video of the rescue by Capt. Yu Myeong-jae, who went to the site…

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One out of three South Koreans was obese as of 2024, data showed Sunday, with obesity rates among men in their 30s and 40s hovering above 50 percent. According to data compiled by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, the…

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One out of three Koreans was obese as of 2024, data showed Sunday, with obesity rates among men in their 30s and 40s hovering above 50 percent. According to data compiled by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, the obesity rate…

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The justice ministry said Saturday it has launched an investigation after receiving reports that 100 rounds of live ammunition went missing from a prison in the central city of Daejeon. The ministry said it has discovered that the actual…

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South Korea's military has suspended the flight of locally manufactured LAH-1 Miron helicopters after defects were found in engines, according to a lawmaker on Saturday. The defense procurement agency had discovered in April corrosion in…

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Thousands of ​people gathered in central Seoul on Saturday for an annual LGBTQ ‌pride parade, while a conservative Christian group held a nearby counter-rally, organisers and police said. The Seoul Queer ‌Culture Festival has long drawn…

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ROME — First lady Kim Hea Kyung attended a creative hanbok fashion show in Rome on Friday (local time), expressing hope that South Korea and Italy will develop a deeper understanding and stronger friendship through Korea's traditional…

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Investigators sought arrest warrants for three former senior officials of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, a nonmainstream religious sect, over suspicions they forced church members to join the main opposition People Power Party (PPP)…

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Protests demanding a re-run of last week's local elections marred by ballot shortages continued for the ninth day Saturday morning, though participants decreased sharply compared with the previous night. About 700 protesters chanted…

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Investigators sought arrest warrants for three former senior officials of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, a nonmainstream religious sect, over suspicions they forced church members to join the main opposition People Power Party (PPP)…

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South Korea's military has suspended the flight of locally manufactured LAH-1 Miron helicopters after defects were found in engines, according to a lawmaker on Saturday. The defense procurement agency had discovered in April corrosion in…

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Protests demanding a re-run of last week's local elections marred by ballot shortages continued for the ninth day Saturday morning, though participants decreased sharply compared with the previous night. About 700 protesters chanted…

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sssSouth Korea and dozens of UN member states on Friday launched an informal group aimed at addressing technology-facilitated trafficking in persons on Friday, as Seoul has stepped up diplomatic efforts to address the issue following…

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President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that South Korea and Italy are optimal partners for business cooperation and that the countries could build a "new industrial order" by working together. Lee made the remarks in his opening remarks at a…

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President Lee Jae Myung plans to attend a business roundtable in Rome on Friday to explore ways to enhance economic cooperation between South Korea and Italy, with Samsung Electronics Co. Chairman Lee Jae-yong also scheduled to…

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President Lee Jae Myung plans to attend a business roundtable in Rome on Friday to explore ways to enhance economic cooperation between South Korea and Italy, with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong also scheduled to participate.…

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The justice ministry has approved a request from investigators to impose a travel ban on the former head of the National Election Commission (NEC) amid a probe into shortages of ballots during last week's local elections, sources said…

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President Lee Jae Myung on Friday congratulated South Korea’s national football team after its comeback win over the Czech Republic in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lee wrote on X that the team had earned “a valuable win”…

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A South Korean court sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison on June 12 for sending military drones into North Korea, saying he planned the action as pretext for his disastrous martial law declaration in 2024.

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The justice ministry has approved a request from investigators to impose a travel ban on the former head of the National Election Commission (NEC) amid a probe into shortages of ballots during last week's local elections, sources said…

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South Korea’s ruling and main opposition parties are both sliding into postelection turmoil, with their embattled leaders seeking to survive growing calls for resignation following the June 3 local elections. Democratic Party of Korea…

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The Seoul court's decision Friday to sentence former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison for ordering drone infiltrations into Pyongyang has cast new light on the operation's broader afterlife, beyond questions of criminal…

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A Seoul court ordered election authorities to provide details on the disposal of a ballot storage container from a polling station in Songpa-gu, after finding that the container had been discarded despite an earlier request to preserve it…

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A year ago, Gema Otheliansyah won a Fulbright scholarship to study at the University of Delaware. But the accolade only came after years of work far removed from prestige. As part of Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance, he went down to…

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Police in Incheon launched a 64-member investigation team Friday after human remains were discovered at a public recycling facility. According to authorities, a report was filed at 2:28 p.m. on Thursday after a worker at the Southern…

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Reelected Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon's drive to accelerate major redevelopment projects is facing its first major political test, as the incoming chief of Jongno District seeks to suspend approvals for a controversial high-rise development…

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Nearly half of South Koreans in their 20s and 30s view North Korea as a hostile state, more than double the share of those who see it as a partner for cooperation, a survey showed Friday. The poll, commissioned by the National Unification…

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Leaders of two major political parties are facing growing pressure to step down following disappointing results in last week’s local elections, as internal criticism spills into the open ahead of party conventions scheduled for August.…

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The municipal agency responsible for overseeing the capital’s major public infrastructure will deploy a sweeping network of artificial intelligence (AI) safety systems this year, transitioning from manual surveillance to automated,…