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US nods to 'serious' Japan, Korea concerns over slumping currencies

	Yoon, Daegu mayor met to discuss post-election matters: sources

	Kakao Entertainment partners with Billboard to expand K-pop's global reach

	Relax, immerse yourself in scents at Venice Biennale's Korean Pavilion

	Senior trade officials from Korea, US discuss 3-way talks with Japan

Health minister renews commitment to accomplish medical reform

Patients deplore absence of medical options, voice fears as doctors' walkout nears 2 months

	Photos of BTS member V in counter-terrorism unit gear unveiled on Facebook

	No. of farming households falls below 1 mil. for first time in 2023

	Korea to provide $200 mil. in humanitarian aid to Ukraine in 2024

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	Son Heung-min's father publishes book about reading, life, football

	French ambassador honors legacy of Korean War battle

	Hollywood blockbusters coming to Korean theaters in May

	Nam Gyu-ri says she was ostracized by fellow actors

Hyundai Capital expands into Indonesia with takeover of local finance firm

Hyundai Capital, the finance arm of Hyundai Motor Group, announced Thursday that it has completed the takeover of an Indonesian finance company, thereby entering the Indonesian market.

Stateless baby's medical struggle highlights plight of asylum seekers in Korea

Two-month-old premature baby boy Elhan was born in Korea - at 27 weeks - to a Russian couple whose visa status here remains uncertain. The baby's surname has not been disclosed.

Mirae Asset Global Investments' US wing aims to become global top-tier ETF brand

Global X, the U.S.-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) subsidiary of Mirae Asset Global Investments, aims to enhance its brand influence and pursue new growth opportunities under new CEO Ryan O'Connor.

Hyundai Motor, Toray forge strategic partnership for mobility materials

Hyundai Motor Group said Thursday it has forged a strategic partnership with Japanese chemical giant Toray Group to use carbon fiber and other innovative new materials in future mobility products.

Regulator calls for collaboration of shareholders, firms

The head of the financial regulator on Thursday stressed the need for businesses and their shareholders to work together to ensure joint development, saying the government will work to create a virt...

Average Korean household earns $3,900 monthly: Shinhan Bank report

An average Korean household is surveyed to earn 5.44 million won ($3,928) a month and spend about half of the money (2.76 million won) while allocating 10 percent of the monthly income to debt repay...

S. Korean parliamentary chief calls for stronger S. Korea-US efforts to address NK threats

South Korea's National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin-pyo stressed the need Wednesday to beef up joint deterrence efforts by Seoul and Washington to address evolving North Korean military capabilities, wh...

Envoy says monitoring of North Korea sanctions enforcement possible without Russia, China

Ongoing discussions among like-minded nations to establish a new monitoring mechanism on North Korea's sanctions evasion could proceed without involving China and Russia, according to Linda Thomas-G...

HD Hyundai signs $463 million deal to build 4 warships in Peru

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) signed a 640.6 billion won ($463 million) contract on Tuesday (local time) with SIMA, a Peruvian state-owned shipyard, to build four warships for the South American...

More younger people willing to have babies: ministry data

A growing number of Koreans in their 20s and 30s are actively considering starting families, cautiously raising hopes that the nation's demographic crisis, exacerbated by the alarmingly low birthrat...

Stray Kids to roll out new single featuring Charlie Puth

K-pop act Stray Kids is gearing up for a collaboration with American singer Charlie Puth on a new single before releasing an album this summer.

Samsung, LG, SKT, KT showcase innovative AI products at World IT Show

Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, SK Telecom, KT and other companies are showcasing their innovative AI technologies and related products at the World IT Show as part of efforts to let visitors e...

Singer Rain to hold first Korea solo show in 9 years

Singer and actor Rain, also known as Jung Ji-hoon, is set to reconnect with his longtime fans by holding a concert in Korea for the first time in nine years.

Pepper Savings Bank's rating cut concerns industry

The savings banking sector is facing deteriorating profitability and capital soundness amid deepening woes over real estate project financing loans in the country. The sense of crisis has heightened...

Yoon, Kishida agree to deepen trilateral ties with U.S.

President Yoon Suk Yeol agreed during phone talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday to promote bilateral and trilateral cooperation together with the United States, Yoon's offi...

Yoon's jailed mother-in-law expected to undergo parole review next week

President Yoon Suk Yeol's mother-in-law, who has been serving a one-year prison term for forgery, is expected to undergo a parole review by the justice ministry next week, sources said Thursday.

Hitting streak for Giants' Lee Jung-hoo reaches 9

The career-best hitting streak for the San Francisco Giants rookie Lee Jung-hoo has reached nine games.

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Bagpiper Daniel Kim plays in remembrance of fallen soldiers of Korean War

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Qatar seeks stronger business ties with Korean firms

Qatar Development Bank (QDB) is hosting a business networking event between companies in Qatar and Korea as it seeks to build stronger economic ties with Korean business groups a...

Tech

Samsung enters high-stakes chip race with TSMC, Intel on back of US subsidy

Samsung Electronics has entered into a full-fledged competition with its foundry business rivals, TSMC and Intel, in the rapidly-growing AI chip market, by receiving $6.4 billion...

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SEWOL 10 YEARSSewol ferry disaster echoes through art after 10 years

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NIS monitoring possible use of N. Korea's weapons technology for Iran's attack on Israel

South Korea's spy agency said Wednesday it is monitoring whether North Korea's weapons technology was used in the ballistic missiles that Iran launched against Israel last week.

Finance

IMF maintains Korea's 2024 economic growth outlook at 2.3%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) kept its outlook for Korea's economic growth this year unchanged at 2.3 percent, Tuesday, from its previous forecast announced in January.

Sports

Ulsan edge Yokohama in Asian Champions League semi-final opener

South Korea's Ulsan claimed a slender lead in their Asian Champions League semi-final with a 1-0 win over Harry Kewell's Yokohama F-Marinos in Wednesday's first leg.

Business

AI startup Upstage attracts about $71.7 mil. as it seeks global expansion

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Upstage said Tuesday it has attracted about 100 billion won ($71.7 million) from investors, as it seeks to make inroads into the global gener...

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Chinese fishermen and the contentious West Sea

Spring has long been the season for contentious encounters between the Korean Coast Guard and Chinese fishing boats and this year is no exception. As the demand for fish increase...

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Bagpiper Daniel Kim plays in remembrance of fallen soldiers of Korean War

It was about two years ago when I saw Daniel Kim demonstrating his talents on the bagpipes. He was one of the participants in public antiwar demonstrations during the first weeks...

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EU leaders to discuss Iran sanctions following attack on Israel

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