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Tue, August 21, 2018 | 10:12

South Korea to scrutinize foreign companies over data security

The government will scrutinize foreign companies here over their customer data security. The investigation will begin Monday and continue through Aug. 31.

IT | 2018-08-19 14:51

Chinese leader Xi to visit North Korea next month: report

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Pyongyang early next month at the invitation of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to attend the celebrations of the reclusive state’s 70th founding anniversary, Singapore's Straits Times reported on Saturday, citing unidentified sources. If it happens, it will be the Chinese leader's first visit to the North Korean capital since he t...

North Korea | 2018-08-18 21:53

Car fires: BMW drivers cry foul over 'running ban'

BMW drivers are venting fury over the government's driving ban on fire-prone models subject to a recall - starting next week - that haven't had emergency safety checks. They have branded the measure “harsh” and “discriminatory.” They also considered the ban “unfair,” saying fires involving Hyundai, Kia and Audi Volkswagen this year have not attracted such a radical measure. T...

Automotive | 2018-08-16 21:15

Moon, Kim to hold 3rd summit in Pyongyang in September

South and North Korea will hold a third summit between their leaders in Pyongyang “before the end of September,” the South's Unification Ministry said on Monday. The two sides however failed to fix the date. "We agreed to hold an inter-Korean summit within September in Pyongyang" the two Koreas said in a joint press statement issued after the meeting.

North Korea | 2018-08-13 14:32

EXO attracts 50,000 fans at Thailand signing event [PHOTOS]

South Korean cosmetics brand Nature Republic hosted the signing to promote its three new products - California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick, Aloe Vera Ice Soothing Gel and Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel Mask Sheet.

Hallyu | 2018-08-09 15:19

Watch 'La La Land,' 'Beauty and the Beast' free at Seoul's riverside film festival

Any plans for Friday or Saturday night? If nothing is fixed, what about taking an excursion to the floating Sevit island on Seoul's Han River to watch hit films for free?

Seoul & provinces | 2018-08-09 14:11

Four biggest water parks have 'substandard' water: data

The Korea Consumer Agency said this week it had checked water quality at Caribbean Bay, Ocean World, Woongjin Playdoci and Lotte Water Park and found it did not meet the WHO standard. But it did meet the government-set domestic standard.

Labor & environment | 2018-08-09 13:11

North Korea returns South Korean hostage via Panmunjom

North Korea returned a South Korean citizen who had been held there through the inter-Korean border town of Panmunjom on Tuesday in the latest peace overture toward its southern rival. The repatriated person is a 34-year-old, whose surname is Suh, said Seoul’s unification ministry. He entered North Korea late last month, the ministry said, citing a message from the North. The...

North Korea | 2018-08-07 15:28

Moon orders electricity rate cut for July-August to help ease people's financial burden

Moon said at a meeting with his senior secretaries that a temporary easing of the incremental electricity rate system for households should be carried out in July and August, along with an expanded discount of electrical costs for the low-income bracket and social welfare facilities, according to Cheong Wa Dae.

Politics | 2018-08-06 18:27

Gov't to cut 19.5% of residential electricity bills for July-August

Russian found dead at Pohang construction site

Colleagues found his body at 4 p.m. with no signs of foul play. Police said the victim was 36, but did not give further information.

Investigations | 2018-08-06 15:53

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Reunion with long-lost family members [PHOTOS]