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Wed, September 27, 2017 | 05:04

Fears growing over US-N. Korea armed conflict

North Korea’s threat to shoot down U.S. bombers in response to the flyby near its coast of two B-1B Lancer bombers escorted by six F-15C fighters is causing fears over the possibility of the United States and North Korea stumbling into an accidental military clash.

Foreign minister warns of possible N. Korea provocation

Rising tension in Korea benefits Abe

Government to cut fine dust 30% by 2022

The government said Tuesday it will spend 7.2 trillion won ($6.3 billion) to r...

Chuseok holiday filled with performances for families

The record-long Chuseok vacation won't bore performance-goers, as arts centers...

US to send aircraft carrier next month

The U.S. military will send the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan to the Korean Peninsula at the end of next month for scheduled exercises with the...

S. Korea's foreign minister urges N. Korea to respond to offer for talks

KT bets big on 5G global standards

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Telecom World 2017 is presenting diverse applications based on the latest telecom technologies such ...

KT showcases cutting-edge techs at global telecom fair

Did Moon OK it?

Did President Moon Jae-in give the green light to a dangerous flyby of U.S. strategic bombers along North Korea’s east coast? If he okayed it, did h...

Moon calls for inter-Korean military talks

President Moon Jae-in urged North Korea to accept his proposal for the resumption of inter-Korean military talks Tuesday at a ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the second ...

Kumho chief loses control of tire unit

Kumho Asiana Group has lost control of its struggling tire unit as Kumho Tire creditors rejected its 730 billion won ($650 million) self-rescue package. The state-run Korea Devel...

'Collaboration with Wu Tang Clan will be good gift to our fans,' says The Quiett

Rapper The Quiett of hip-hop label Illionaire Records said their collaboration with Masta Killa of '90s American hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan will make a good gift for fans. Illi...

Unilever buys Korean cosmetics firm for W3 tril.

Unilever will buy Carver Korea for $2.7 billion (about 3 trillion won), the multinational consumer goods company said Tuesday. Carver, the nation’s third-largest cosmetics compan...

Culture minister vows to ensure safety ahead of PyeongChang Olympics

Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Do Jong-whan, who became head of the ministry in July ahead of big events such as the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games and was left to clean up ...

Anthem protest's lesson for Korea

There will be no anthem protest or anything like that whatsoever in Korea. Unlike in the United States where sports stars freely express their ideas and disagreements with politicians, the politics-...

Mercedes-Benz Korea and dealers fined for collusion

The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) levied a 1.79 billion won ($1.58 million) fine on Mercedes-Benz Korea and eight dealers of the German car here for colluding to raise repair and maintenance fees. Acc...

5G gaining highest traction at ITU Telecom World

BUSAN _ Fifth-generation (5G) technology is taking center stage at the ongoing global telecom fair here. The four-day International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Telecom World 2017 kicked off Monday...

Ex-spy chief grilled over political meddling

Former top spy Won Sei-hoon was questioned, Tuesday, over an allegation he orchestrated systematic efforts to intervene in a wide range of political affairs under the conservativ...

Hyundai Motor opens big data center in China

Hyundai Motor Group has opened a big data center in China’s southwestern province of Guizhou to facilitate the development of its connected car service platform in the world’s la...

N. Korea relocated warplanes after B-1B flight: spy agency

North Korea has moved its warplanes toward its east coast and strengthened coastal defenses following the U.S. strategic bombers’ flight near there, according to the National Intelligence Service (N...

Labor-friendly steps weigh on companies

The liberal Moon Jae-in government is apparently making labor-friendly policies to resuscitate the household economy and pull up economic growth. But concern is increasing that these policies may en...

Volvo introduces new XC60 mid-size SUV

Volvo Cars Korea has introduced the new XC60 mid-size SUV in Korea, aiming at expanding its presence in the country’s fast-growing market. The new model made its debut at the Gen...

Songzio Homme pursues unique male identity

Launching a secondary label to support its main line has been a trend in recent years among Korean fashion designers. To offer experimental haute couture every season, designers ...

Art prize winner Hong Soun holds solo exhibit in Daegu

Artist Hong Soun, who won the 17th LEEINSUNG ART PRIZE in 2016, holds a solo exhibition at the Daegu Art Museum in the southern city of Daegu. The prize, given by the Daegu Metro...

Road to Russia starts in Russia for new-look Korea

For Korea, preparations for Russia next summer start in Russia next month. The first 2018 World Cup warm-up takes place in Moscow on October 7 and a good beginning will do no harm for hopes of a goo...

Asthma patients are now humidifier disinfectant victims

Those who developed asthma after using humidifier disinfectants are now victims of the nation’s worst biocide scandal and are eligible for government financial support for their treatment. According...

All Seoul districts to have special needs schools

The chief educator of Seoul pledged Tuesday that all 25 districts in Seoul will have “special needs schools” for disabled children. The pledge comes amid struggles to establish m...

Teen suicide rates grow due to high competition

A particularly high number of teenagers killed themselves last year, bucking the trend of a gradual decrease in suicide rates among all other age groups, government data showed Tuesday. Enormous pre...

New laws to curb 'revenge porn' and other sex crimes

The government announced a set of measures to curb the crime of secretly filming women for sexual gratification and other purposes, including regular inspections of subways and o...

Entertainment

Sechs Kies' new album after 18 years proves success

Art prize winner Hong Soun holds solo exhibit in Daegu

Culture minister vows to ensure safety ahead of PyeongChang Olympics

'Collaboration with Wu Tang Clan will be good gift to our fans,' says The Quiett

Anti-graft law still affects performance industry

Theater invites audience to avant-garde poet's life

Automotive

The Rio: the best-selling Hyundai-Kia car in Europe

Hyundai Motor opens big data center in China

Kumho chief loses control of tire unit

Volvo introduces new XC60 mid-size SUV

Top Hyundai-Kia models in Europe _ Tucson

Hyundai Motor to supply 500 Xcient trucks in Indonesia

Samsung growing as lifestyle brand

5G gaining highest traction at ITU Telecom World

KT promotes its submarine cables to Latin America

AI to become mandatory KAIST course

ITU Telecom World kicks off in Busan

IoT, another future cash cow for Samsung

World

Chinese robot dentist first to fit teeth implants

China 'must be ready' for war on the Korean peninsula

Guam 'very well protected' against N. Korean attack: US nuclear commander

More than 140 killed as powerful quake hits Mexico

3 reasons China won't accept nuclear armed N. Korea

Tillerson urges China to cut off N. Korea's oil supply

Editorial

For more babies

President Moon Jae-in named Rep. Kim Sang-hee of the ruling Democratic Party o...

Paris Baguette crisis

Rare are the neighborhoods without at least one Paris Baguette bakery outlet i...

Thoughts of the Times

Christianity in Korea

During the transition from the Middle Ages to the Age of Enlightenment, there were ...

Times Column

Modify engagement policy toward N. Korea

“Will war break out in Korea?” This is a question I get often these days. Like most...

Columnists

Moon and local autonomy

President Moon Jae-in has said Korea must do more to develop local governments. tha...

Survival kits provided as Chuseok gifts amid geopolitical tension

Moon calls for inter-Korean military talks

Asthma patients are now humidifier disinfectant victims

(1680) To feel inferior

(1679) Thick legs, large calves

EU Climate Change Award Journalists

N. Korea releases propaganda photos of US bomber, supercarrier under attack

N. Korea relocated warplanes after B-1B flight: spy agency

N. Korea says Trump's words were declaration of war

Moon agreed to flying B-1Bs near N. Korea coast

Luxurious Seoul tower prepares for inter-Korean war

US imposes travel restrictions on N. Korea, 7 other nations

'Central banks can't print babies'

Mercedes-Benz Korea and dealers fined for collusion

Labor-friendly steps weigh on companies

Korea shares 'legislative system'

Legislation chief vows to root out discrimination

Gov't scraps guidelines on easier layoffs

Samsung makes strides in 5G network

Hyundai Motor opens big data center in China

Kumho chief loses control of tire unit

Volvo introduces new XC60 mid-size SUV

5G gaining highest traction at ITU Telecom World

Unilever buys Korean cosmetics firm for W3 tril.

Safety is top priority for PyeongChang

Road to Russia starts in Russia for new-look Korea

Anthem protest's lesson for Korea

Dijon's midfielder Kwon Chang-hoon cuts the mustard

Running for peace amid tensions

PyeongChang goes all out to promote 2018 Winter Olympics

Pilgrimage to remember poet Yun Dong-ju

DAILY FORTUNE - SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Songzio Homme pursues unique male identity

DAILY FORTUNE - SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Young designers honor independence fighters

A good work culture is made top-down, not bottom-up

Take a Knee

Alert!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Christianity in Korea

Hard times for free speech

[EXCLUSIVE] AI to become mandatory KAIST course

[INTERVIEW] Garmin, Fitbit seeking breakthrough in fitness, sports

[INTERVIEW] Takeda Korea breaks conventions

[INTERVIEW] Yebisu beer hits shelves

[INTERVIEW] 'What I like most of Korean drama is depth of emotion'

[INTERVIEW] Residential property market faces downhill