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Thu, July 18, 2019 | 23:03

Gov't, parties to form agency on fighting trade war

President Moon Jae-in and leaders of the country's political parties called on Japan, Thursday, to immediately cancel its export restrictions targeting Korean firms ahead of possible additional trade-related “sanctions” threatened by Tokyo in the coming weeks. They also agreed to establish a pan-national agency consisting of officials from government and the parties to strengthen cooperation in responding to the looming trade war with Japan.

'Boycott Japan' becomes more intense, sophisticated

KCCI head calls for national unity in dealing with Japan

Korean YouTuber attacked for eating mochi amid trade war with Japan

37 arrested in Malaysia for running illicit gambling websites

Thirty-seven Koreans have been arrested on suspicion of operating illegal gamb...

BOK cuts key interest rate to 1.5 percent

The Bank of Korea (BOK) cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.5 pe...

Skepticism growing over Korean economy

'Japan's export control to further strain Korean economy'

Jeolla dialect 'gwin' defines southern hospitality

While mingling with locals to shoot photos in the southwestern region of Jeolla last year for his photobook sequel, Im Jay-cheon, 52, occa...

S. Korea strives to make its 5G technologies the global standards

South Korea has proposed that the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) adopt its 5G technologies as global standards, the country's...

SK Telecom rolls out world's 1st 5G roaming service in Europe

K-pop star's Mexican father 'beaten to death'

The father of K-pop singer Samuel has been killed in Mexico, according to an American news report on July 16.

Stay cool and beat the heat

A child rinses himself off after participating in Mud Day at the Nankin Mills Park, Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Westland, Mich. The annual day is for kids 12 years old and younger....

Actor sent to prosecution for sexual assault allegion

Police referred actor Kang Ji-hwan to the prosecution, Thursday, eight days after he was detained for alleged sex crimes against two women. He first denied the allegations, but a...

Tips to better manage health during flight

The month of July officially signals the start of the summer vacation season, with hundreds of thousands of Koreans planning to explore other countries. But if one does not take ...

'Sales of dryers increasing ahead of monsoon season'

Samsung Electronics is seeking to lure dryer users away from LG Electronics as the latter is facing an increasing number of customer complaints about its products malfunctioning.

Toss grows but suffers ballooning losses

Fintech startup Toss, one of Korea's nine unicorn companies, is growing fast. It has 13 million customers and continues to expand the range of services it offers. Yet its losses ...

Samsung SDI batteries to power Volvo electric trucks

Samsung SDI will develop battery packs for Volvo Group's electric trucks, the carmaker said Thursday. This will mark a major expansion in the battery maker's electric vehicle por...

FSC chairman offers to step down

Financial Services Commission (FSC) Chairman Choi Jong-ku said Thursday he had recently offered to resign, ahead of an expected cabinet reshuffle which is expected to take place ...

Israeli president invites Korean Christians to Jerusalem

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin thanked South Korean Christians for “praying for the peace of Jerusalem” and invited them all to the holy city during his visit to Yoido Full Gosp...

Cheers to beer and chicken: Daegu Chimac Festival opens [PHOTOS]

The annual Daegu Chimac Festival is in full swing (July 17-21). Fans of chicken and beer from all over the country have visited the city to enjoy the combo - known as “chimac” or...

Former Miss Korea Ham So-won apologizes for babysitting brouhaha

Former Miss Korea Ham So-won has apologized for her behavior on TV Chosun's reality program “Flavor of Wife” through an Instagram post following a clash with her mother-in-law.

Korea refuses Japan's call to form arbitration panel

Japan is likely to continue to pressure Seoul over a dispute on wartime forced labor, considering bringing it to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) following Seoul's appare...

David vs. Goliath: South Chungcheong's battle against coal

On the morning of July 4, Dangjin Energy Center Chief Lee In-soo was at a community center in Daehoji Township in Dangjin, explaining why and how the agricultural community of 2,...

Banyan Tree refurbishes signature restaurant

The Banyan Tree Club and Spa Seoul has refurbished its signature restaurant with a Michelin star chef to offer an urban green dining concept.

SK Telecom to build 5G clusters nationwide

SK Telecom will establish fifth-generation (5G) clusters nationwide to offer locally tailored services for users and take the lead in the use of the super-fast network in the bus...

Mabel shares autobiographical debut album to make people feel less alone [VIDEO]

On Tuesday morning, Mabel, a 23 year old singer who rocketed to stardom after only a few singles, met with the Korea Times at the InterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas in Samsung-d...

Hyundai, BMW, Ford to recall over 10,000 vehicles

Hyundai Motor, BMW, Ford and Maserati will voluntarily recall more than 10,813 vehicles due to manufacturing defects, the transport ministry said Thursday.

Manufacturers mired in conflicts with unions

Manufacturers here are facing increasing uncertainty over business operations in the latter half of the year after struggles in wage negotiations have led to some unions threaten...

FSS launches special investigation team

The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) and the prosecution launched a 16-member special investigation team to look into irregularities in the capital market with a ceremony held...

Like K-pop star, like fan? [VIDEO]

The Korea Times had a chance to meet Oli London, who flew all the way from the U.K. to go under the knife at a plastic surgery clinic here in Korea. He introduced himself as a hu...

Norazo returns with “Shower”

Male duo Norazo released another summer digital single, “Shower,” at noon Wednesday, a year after its previous summer hit song “Cider. “Shower” is pop rock with a unique melody, ...

Video

The K-pop effect: Korean plastic surgery attracts more foreigner clients

South Korean merchants boycott Japanes...

Blacksmith revives his trade with the ...

Communicating through food: Interview ...

Lee Hee-moon & Jazz Band Prelude's per...

Auto

Gov't easing rules on ride-hailing service

Kia Seltos rolls out

Hyundai Motor pledges more investment into Israel

Venue completes Hyundai Motor's SUV lineup

Hyundai Mobis, Yandex unveil self-driving robotaxi

SUVs pushing out subcompact sedans

Applied Materials unveils new chip-making equipment

LG Chem seeks mutual growth with partners

Ex-Samsung engineer develops app for healthy diet

Cafe24 supports Korean e-commerce businesses' expansion in Vietnam

KT, Naver, NHN target banks for cloud business

'Make your own beer at home'

Finance

Economy for single households growing fast

Banks fix eyes on auto loan market

Best service bank

IBK, Woori expect hefty returns from investment into 'Parasite'

Lotte Card expanding presence in Vietnam

Customs Border Control Training Institute gets first female chief

Entertainment

Korean Symphony Orchestra's 'Classic Hero' concerts feature pianist Sunwoo Ye-kwon and violinist Lim Ji-young

Gov't briefs entertainers on mandatory military service

Actor accused of sexual assaults referred to prosecution [PHOTOS]

Teenage boy band makes summer comeback

Rookie band CIX reveals album tracks before July 23 debut

Rapper rueful about past careless remarks about BTS

Editorial

New strategy needed

The Bank of Korea (BOK) lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage point...

Half-baked reform

The Moon Jae-in administration has come up with a proposal to reform the taxi ...

Columns

South Korea versus Japan

TOKYO - Korean and Japanese relations have plunged to their lowest depths since the...

Why read novels

Why is it that folks write novels and more important, why do others read them? Nonf...

Thoughts of the Times

Bus stop in Uljin

Sugok, a farming village in Uljin along the east coast whose name translates to Riv...

US-North Korea working-level talks likely to be delayed

American suspect in N. Korea Embassy raid released on bail

China supplies 1,536 tons of refined oil to N. Korea in May: report

Pentagon: Seoul, Washington preparing joint exercise despite Pyongya...

Pompeo hopes US, North Korea can be 'more creative' in nuclear talks

North Korea to launch tour program to Mt. Geumgang

Cat starts fire by turning on electric cooktop with paw

Ministries overshadowed by Cheong Wa Dae (reporter's notebook)

Honorary Seoul citizen

Gov't to crack down on spy cams during beach season

Protest against elite school abolition

Korean residents in Japan suffer anti-Korea sentiment amid trade ten...

'Korea-Japan trade friction to hurt global value chain'

Kia Seltos rolls out

GS head calls for thorough risk handling amid Japan's export curbs

LG Chem seeks mutual growth with partners

Applied Materials unveils new chip-making equipment

Ex-Samsung engineer develops app for healthy diet

From father to son: Controversial leadership transition puts mega ch...

Around Town 2

Around Town 1

[INTERVIEW] CEO brings Prestigious startup to Korea

When justice meets reality

Hotel Lobby

Giuseppe Santori: An Italian castaway on Jeju (part 2)

Part 51: Too many bosses spoil the tourism business

Suicide is painless?

Giuseppe Santori: An Italian castaway on Jeju (Part 1)

Showing the flag in 1888

American Independence Day in Seoul in 1895

Nuclear treaties for Trump

Ice free Arctic: cooperation or competition?

Brazilian Cunha wins women's 5K open water at world titles

North Korea stand in way of 2022 World Cup progress

Rockies' Oh Seung-hwan to undergo season-ending elbow surgery

Kim Sei-young wins Marathon Classic

Water polo player enjoys rare moment in limelight after momentous go...

Kim A-lim hits 9-under 63 to win the MY Moonyoung Queens Park Champi...

Trump under fire for attacks on far-left Democratic congresswomen

Mainland China sends back murder suspect to Hong Kong

Trump supports claim Google has 'treasonous' ties to China

China's growth cools further as tariff war pressures mount

Huge power outage plunges Manhattan into darkness

Clashes erupt as Hong Kong protest targets Chinese traders

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