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South Korea's leading English-language newspaper.
From group dynamics to honorifics, foreign residents open up about challenges in connecting with Koreans
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Korea's biggest film in 2 years is drawing unusual wave of recognition from top officials, including President Lee
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'The King's Warden' boosts Korea's film revival push
The culture minister delivered cake and flowers to the director in person. The head of the national heritage agency posted guides on social media to the film's
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about 8 hours ago
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Families accuse authorities of rushing crash cleanup, call for renewed probe a year later
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Discovery of remains rekindles scrutiny of Jeju Air crash recovery
The South Korean government faces renewed criticism from families of victims of the Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people on Dec. 29, 2024, after human bone fra
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South Korea’s para biathlete Kim Yun-ji won a gold medal Sunday in the women’s sitting biathlon sprint at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics, becoming the first Korean female athlete to claim gold at the Winter Paralympics.
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about 14 hours ago
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The gender pay gap at South Korea’s major conglomerates still hovers near 30 percent while women make up roughly one-quarter of the workforce, a report showed Sunday.
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Gender pay gap hovers near 30% in Korea: report
The gender pay gap at South Korea’s major conglomerates still hovers near 30 percent while women make up roughly one-quarter of the workforce, a report showed S
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A Seoul city government plan to create forest areas and restore waterways near Cheong Wa Dae has effectively been scrapped, local media reported Sunday.
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Seoul plan to create forest near Cheong Wa Dae scrapped: report
A Seoul city government plan to create forest areas and restore waterways near Cheong Wa Dae has effectively been scrapped, local media reported Sunday. Accordi
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After celebrity airport incidents involving Byeon Woo-seok, Hearts2Hearts, authorities consider new safety measures but rule out VIP entrances
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Korean media artist Cha Jae-min has won the 21st Hermes Foundation Missulsang for her distinctive approach to media art — listening to marginalized voices and building relationships through “essay films.”
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Media artist Cha Jae-min wins 21th Hermes Foundation Missulsang
Korean media artist Cha Jae-min has won the 21st Hermes Foundation Missulsang for her distinctive approach to media art — listening to marginalized voices and b
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Seoul cracks down on hotels near BTS comeback concert
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Second Aurora Project model combines bold design with refined hybrid performance
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Renault Filante crossover blends hybrid power with sedan comfort
Renault Korea has launched the Filante crossover — the second model in its Aurora Project lineup — aiming to build this year’s sales momentum much like the Gran
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Diesel prices surpass 1,900 won for first time in six years, pressuring consumers and logistics sector
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Gas price surge takes toll on truck drivers
The recent surge in gas prices has slowed, but prices still hover near six-year highs, placing a heavy burden on truck drivers amid tensions in the Middle East.
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The establishment of international schools is re-emerging as a major education pledge ahead of the local elections across Korea scheduled for June 3.
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Local elections revive international school pledges, but will it work?
The establishment of international schools is re-emerging as a major education pledge ahead of the local elections across Korea scheduled for June 3. Supporters
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The number of unfilled freshman seats at South Korea’s top three universities has tripled over the past six years, apparently driven by continued preference for medical schools and last year’s expansion of medical school admission quotas, data showed Saturday.
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President targets multiple-home ownership as stock rally reshapes investment flows
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Lee Jae Myung’s war on housing speculation
President Lee Jae Myung has declared war housing speculation, using X as both a megaphone and a pressure tool. “For the sake of a sensible and prosperous nation
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Author and illustrator Lee Uk-bae has won the grand prize in a special category at the 2026 Bologna Ragazzi Award, one of the prestigious prizes in children’s publishing.
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Korean folktale picture book wins top honor at Bologna Ragazzi Award
Author and illustrator Lee Uk-bae has won the grand prize in a special category at the 2026 Bologna Ragazzi Award, one of the prestigious prizes in children’s p
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'Boheoja' centers on Prince Anpyeong, people whose lives were shattered by coup in 1453
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Beyond ‘The King’s Warden,’ changgeuk revisits other victims of Sejo’s coup
As surprise blockbuster film “The King's Warden” draws closer to the milestone of 10 million tickets sold at the local box office, renewed attention is turning
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UAE seeks early delivery of South Korea’s Cheongung-II interceptor missiles Footage from 2024 drills conducted in Korea (Joint chiefs of Staff)
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3 days ago
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Samsung Electronics’ labor unions will hold a strike authorization vote starting Monday as they move toward a possible general strike in May.
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3 days ago
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Japanese-German violinist talks about his double life between classical stage and pop studio in Seoul
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No borders, just music: Takashi Lorenz Waschkau’s journey from Berlin to Seoul
Violinist Takashi Lorenz Waschkau was shaped by more than one inheritance. Born in Berlin in 2001 to a German father and a Japanese mother, and later drawn to S
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3 days ago
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MAC Morning Concert to take place 10 times this year
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Mapo Foundation launches morning concert series to make classical a habit
Mapo Arts Center will launch its new matinee program, the “MAC Morning Concert” series, offering 10 performances from March to December as part of an initiative
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3 days ago
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Samsung Electronics said Friday that preorders for its latest flagship Galaxy S26 smartphone had reached 1.35 million units in South Korea over a seven-day period, the highest preorder volume ever recorded for the Galaxy S series.
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3 days ago
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LG Energy Solution has officially opened its first battery manufacturing plant in Canada, positioning the facility as a key hub for batteries used in energy stroage systems across North America.
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3 days ago
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Reading declines again in Korea, but 20-somethings show rebound
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Reading declines again in Korea, but 20-somethings show rebound
The number of South Koreans who read at least one book over the course of a year has continued to decline, but those in their 20s were the only age group to sho
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3 days ago
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A man aged 33 was indicted in detention for forging bank checks worth up to 5.9 billion won ($4.05 million) to flaunt his wealth and lure women, authorities said Friday.
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3 days ago
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President Lee Jae Myung orders measures against price gouging amid soaring demand
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3 days ago
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Cold weather will return over the weekend, following snow and rain on Friday morning in Seoul.
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3 days ago
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"Battle of Fates," a Disney+ original reality series featuring 49 of South Korea’s most promient fortunetellers, has become the platform’s most-watched show in Korea, dethroning hit drama series "Moving."
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3 days ago
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A man in his 30s has been indicted with physical detention for abducting and sexually harassing two 14-year-old girls last year, leaving the victims on a mountain in the middle of the night.
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3 days ago
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On Friday, Aespa set fans abuzz by dropping “Attitude,” the opening theme song for Japanese TV anime “Kill Blue.”
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Aespa sings anime opener
On Friday, Aespa set fans abuzz by dropping “Attitude,” the opening theme song for Japanese TV anime “Kill Blue.” The Japanese-language digital single is about
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3 days ago
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Cortis will release the focus track from its second EP on April 20, ahead of the full album rollout due on May 4, Big Hit Music announced Friday.
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Cortis to drop 2nd EP main track; debut album tops 2 million in sales
Cortis will release the focus track from its second EP on April 20, ahead of the full album rollout due on May 4, Big Hit Music announced Friday. The five-membe
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The National Police Agency said Friday it had referred a case involving the spread of misleading information to prosecutors, targeting a YouTuber surnamed Jo who allegedly made unsubstantiated claims disparaging South Korea.
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YouTuber accused of spreading false claims about ‘dismembered bodies’ in Korea
The National Police Agency said Friday it had referred a case involving the spread of misleading information to prosecutors, targeting a YouTuber surnamed Jo wh
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3 days ago
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Blackpink set a record for first-week sales for a K-pop girl group with its third EP, “Deadline,” selling more than 1.77 million copies, YG Entertainment said Friday, citing a local tally.
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Blackpink shatters sales record for K-pop girl group with 3rd EP
Blackpink set a record for first-week sales for a K-pop girl group with its third EP, “Deadline,” selling more than 1.77 million copies, YG Entertainment said F
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4 days ago
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Ha discusses promotion optics, Korea's body standards and why 'Bridgerton' Season 4 may not be a Cinderella story
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South Korea is moving to strengthen its fight against ticket scalping, with upcoming concerts by K-pop supergroup BTS expected to serve as a model case for the government’s new enforcement framework.
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BTS concerts to serve as model case in Korea’s crackdown on ticket scalping
South Korea is moving to strengthen its fight against ticket scalping, with upcoming concerts by K-pop supergroup BTS expected to serve as a model case for the
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This week’s picks highlight two spots that capture the simple pleasures of Seoul life. In Yeonnam-dong, a bakery known for its cult favorite salt bread draws a steady stream of fans eager for its crisp crust and buttery center.
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With film nearing 10 million tickets sold, coffee truck event set for March 12 in downtown Seoul in place of joking pledges that ranged from plastic surgery to yacht party
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Surprise box-office hit 'King's Warden' leaves director with pledges he can't keep
With "The King's Warden" on the verge of surpassing 10 million tickets sold, social media is abuzz with the bizarre pledges its director, Jang Hang-jun, made be
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4 days ago
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Nasdaq vice chairman’s Seoul visit fuels speculation of US IPO as industry insiders question the substance behind agency's AI 'enter-tech' vision
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Kim Gil-li, a two-time short track speedskating gold medalist at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, has participated in a fashion shoot with luxury brand Chanel.
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Gold-winning short tracker Kim Gil-li models for Chanel
Kim Gil-li, a two-time short track speedskating gold medalist at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, has participated in a fashion shoot with luxury brand C
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A Navy sergeant and her triplets donated their hair together to help children with cancer, the Navy said Thursday.
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A pastor has been referred to prosecutors for allegedly bribing a senior police officer with hundreds of millions of won to use his connections to prompt a police investigation into a rival pastor for embezzlement, local media reported Thursday.
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Pastor accused of bribing police officer to dig up dirt on rival pastor in church leadership dispute
A pastor has been referred to prosecutors for allegedly bribing a senior police officer with hundreds of millions of won to use his connections to prompt a poli
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Koreans in Israel and Gulf states describe air raid sirens, drone strikes and disruptions to daily life as regional tensions escalate
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Koreans in Middle East recount fear, anxiety, and why they stay
Gal Young-hea, a 70-year-old Korean resident of Be’er Sheva, Israel, now spends her day counting how many times she heads to the bomb shelter as air raid sirens
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79 Korean tourists set to return; 330 still strained in Dubai
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79 Korean tourists set to return; 330 still strained in Dubai
Seventy-nine South Korean tourists stranded in Dubai of the United Arab Emirates, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, were set to return home Thursday
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Iranian diaspora debates whether war can bring change to Iran’s political future
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As International Women’s Day nears, thousands will walk out over Korea’s persistent gender inequality
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Why Korean women decided to go on strike
While International Women’s Day is often marked with campaigns celebrating empowerment, women’s groups in South Korea are preparing to stop work. Thousands are
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Politicians are under fire from civic groups after the merger bill to integrate South Chungcheong Province and Daejeon failed to pass during the February session of the National Assembly.
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Criticism mounts after Daejeon–South Chungcheong merger bill stalls
Politicians are under fire from civic groups after the merger bill to integrate South Chungcheong Province and Daejeon failed to pass during the February sessio
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Two men in their 30s were recently indicted for illegally cultivating cannabis at an underground farming facility, part of a sweeping raid conducted by the joint government drug crime investigation headquarters.
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Kim Yea-dong, pioneer of polar research in Korea, discusses challenges of Earth's coldest regions
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Thursday marks deadline for public officials to quit to run for election
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Key liberal figures set for election
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea's nominations for June 3 local elections are picking up pace, with heavyweights being named in key regions. The latest nomi
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French Embassy launches cultural season marking 140 years of diplomatic ties
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French Embassy launches cultural season marking 140 years of diplomatic ties
Marking the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and France, the French Embassy in Seoul unveiled a wide range of cultural exchanges be
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Netflix on Thursday released a trailer and poster for its upcoming comeback event, “BTS The Comeback Live Arirang,” offering fans a first glimpse of the group’s long-awaited return ahead of the release of its fifth full-length album.
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Netflix unveils teaser for BTS’ comeback live at Gwanghwamun
Netflix on Thursday released a trailer and poster for its upcoming comeback event, “BTS The Comeback Live Arirang,” offering fans a first glimpse of the group’s
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