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Fri, June 22, 2018 | 10:43

Trump: North Korea blows up 4 missile engine test sites

"They've stopped the sending of missiles, including ballistic missiles. They're destroying their engine site. They're blowing it up," Trump said. "They've already blown up one of their big test sites. In fact, it was actually four of their big test sites. And the big thing is, it will be a total denuclearization, which has already started taking place."

Trump: 200 US soldiers remains returned from Pyongyang

Moon-Putin summit due today

South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Russian President Vladimir Putin were s...

Two Koreas to hold Red Cross talks today

The two Koreas are set to hold a Red Cross meeting on Friday to discuss a set ...

Kim, Xi discussed strategic cooperation: NK media

North Korea's state agency reported Thursday its leader Kim Jong-un and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed the states' alliance and pledged to ...

Empowered police will have prosecution in check

Police will be able to open, lead and close investigations without the prosecution's supervision, a major change that will grant more autonomy to th...

South Korean military halts own exercise after UFG suspension

South Korea has delayed an independent military exercise slated to begin later this month in efforts to ensure the smooth progress of the ongoing de...

Global media groups ambitious to keep up with changing times

The World Editors Forum, as part of the 70th World News Media Congress, held in Estoril, Portugal from June 6-8, was all about "transformation." "Every transformation is never en...

'Back to content' is global media trend

How Jeju became haven for Yemeni refugees

“For some Yemeni refugees, Korea is portrayed as a land of opportunity,” said Kim Dae-yong, founder and president of the Jeju Islamic Culture Center. “Word of Korea spread fast a...

Koreans joke about their team's World Cup loss to Sweden

South Korea lost to Sweden 1-0 in the first World Cup match, and people have made jokes about the many reasons for that defeat.

Zen master spreads Buddhism at home as foreign population grows fast

Ven. Pomnyun, well-known for his sharp and insightful impromptu Dharma dialogues with people of all walks of life in simple layman's terms, held a rare casual conversation with f...

JW Marriott brings luxury into Dongdaemun

When you think of Dongdaemun in Seoul, apart from its historical significance, the first impression characterizing the place may be the hustle and bustle of a textile and apparel...

Daily mobile banking reaches W5 tril.

The daily banking volume traded via smartphones has surpassed 5 trillion won ($4.49 billion) in Korea. According to the Bank of Korea, Thursday, the average number of banking acc...

Korean novelist Pak Kyong-ni statue erected in St. Petersburg

A bronze statue of the great Korean novelist Pak Kyong-ni, author of the historical epic series "Land (Toji)," has been dedicated at a Russian university.

Korean students pedaling 6,600 km in US to promote 'comfort women' issue

Baek Hyun-jae, 25, a theology major at Baekseok University, and Lee Ho-joon, 22, a political science major at Incheon National University, started their journey on Monday after a...

K-pop balladeers knock on overseas market

K-pop is thriving. The popularity of top K-pop idol groups such as BTS and TWICE has the effect of expanding the size of the overseas market for all Korean musicians.And top ball...

'Devil ordered me to kill parents' says suspect

The man, 30, believed to have a mental problem, stabbed his parents to death at his apartment in Wonmi-gu, Bucheon, west of Seoul, about 10 a.m., police said. He fled and they ca...

Burger King sorry about free Whopper ad for pregnant

Burger King Russia apologized after offering a lifetime supply of Whoppers to women who are impregnated by players at the 2018 World Cup.

How animals cool off [PHOTOS]

A penguin peeks at a half-submerged ice ball at Everland amusement park in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, Thursday. / Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chulGiraffes munch on frozen frui...

Korea seeks to speed up 'northern' economic projects with Russia

As President Moon Jae-in began his four-day trip to Russia Thursday, expectations are rising over trilateral economic cooperation plans linking South and North Koreas with Russia...

Actor faces rape accusation from 16 years ago

Another woman has come forward with rape allegations against actor Cho Jae-hyun, who was embroiled in the #MeToo scandals earlier this year.

Japanese porn star girl group to hold adults-only fan meeting in Korea

Japanese girl band Honey Popcorn, whose three members who also work as adult video actresses, will hold their first fan meeting - only for adults - in Korea on July 7.

Andaz hotel coming to Korea

The Andaz brand, an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corp., is set to make its long-awaited Korean debut in Gangnam District, southern Seoul next year. According to the U.S.-based multi...

Old North Korean money fraud alarms spy agency

South Korea's spy agency on Thursday alerted the public to overseas fraud schemes selling defunct North Korean money, taking advantage of the country's recent move to reach out t...

Korean missionary alleges Manila police used scam to lock him up

A Korean missionary who has been living in the Philippines for 18 years has been detained for a month for allegedly possessing illegal weapons. Police arrested the man, surnamed ...

Cartoonist attacks actor Jung Woo-sung on refugee issue

Controversial Korean webtoon artist Yoon Seo-in left an anti-refugee comment Wednesday on his Facebook, triggering a backlash among many people.

Father's surveillance of actor son a big turn-off

Korean actor Ji Min-hyuk, 17, is under his father's closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance … in a reality show.

Restaurant trashed: Drunken man faces staggering 70th conviction

Police are seeking a warrant to arrest a man in his 50s with a history of 69 convictions. The man, surnamed Hwang, 52, was accused on Wednesday of destroying a restaurant in Gwan...

Video

South Korea, U.S. agree to suspend joint military drills

PRISTIN's Kyulkyung shares experience as a dance mentor

EXO-CBX hold 'Travel the World on EXO's Ladder' Press Conference

Trump, Kim sign 'very important' document

Trump, Kim kick off U.S.-North Korea summit with a handshake

Kim Jong Un meets Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong

Entertainment

Scalpers use macros to grab bulk of K-pop gig tickets

Veteran comedian under fire for insulting disabled, women

Former Miss Korea to head judging panel for 2018 pageant

Happy ever after: Celebs lead trend of marriage to foreigners

Charitable BTS aims to help eradicate violence against kids

Korean comedian to marry German boyfriend

Automotive

Genesis, Kia, Hyundai sweep J.D. Power quality study

Hyundai partners with Audi for fuel cell EVs

[INTERVIEW] 'Diversification key for Hanon Systems' success'

US pickup trucks face murky outlook in Korea

Audi CEO arrested over emissions cheating scandal

Hankook Tire in US facility expansion, R&D drive

IT

Jobplanet HR specialist stresses data in managing employees

Carpool app Poolus falling apart

LG Display braces for hard times on fiercer competition from China

'Back to content' is global media trend

SAP banks on 'intelligent enterprise' with Korean firms

SKT develops AI accelerator for data processing

World

General Electric to drop out of Dow Jones index

Thailand carries out first execution since 2009

EU says it's committed to Human Rights Council

UN chief laments US withdrawing from rights council

US leaves UN Human Rights Council

Biotech billionaire takes control of Los Angeles Times

Yeminis on Jeju

The hottest topic on Cheong Wa Dae's online petition site this week has been t...

Picking new POSCO head

A fierce debate is going on among political parties over the selection of the ...

Thoughts of the Times

Hoping for peace

On Feb. 2, 2016, I published an article in The Korea Times about a Japanese-America...

Shame on judiciary

A recent opinion poll found six out of 10 Koreans do not trust court rulings. This ...

'The more things change…'

The most obvious lesson of the Singapore summit is that “complete denuclearization”...

US, S. Korean defense chiefs to discuss suspension of joint drills

'Russia, important partner in security, economic development'

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Mandatory fingerprint registration 'unconstitutional'

Korea, China, Japan to discuss fine dust

Koreas to discuss family reunions at Red Cross talks on Friday

NK defector sings songs of hope for daughter

Kim, Xi discuss strengthening tie: Pyongyang

Altering 'Korea Armistice' offers loophole for North Korea

Moon seeks three-way economic cooperation with NK, Russia

China's influence on North Korea grows

North Korea to return war dead remains to US 'very soon'

Korean won continues to weaken against dollar

KHNP to get compensation for nuclear shutdown

KB, Shinhan face tougher rules on setting lending rates

What's going on with cryptocurrency exchanges?

Brokerages exit from China

Koreans buying more shares of Amazon, Facebook

Nestle Korea faces lingering distrust

Jobplanet HR specialist stresses data in managing employees

Carpool app Poolus falling apart

LG Display braces for hard times on fiercer competition from China

'Back to content' is global media trend

KAI struggles to vie for US jet order on unfavorable news

South Korea coach has doubts about costly penalty call

Reddit serves as powerful backer of eSports

Thousands take to streets for World Cup cheering [PHOTOS]

Korea keeps in tune for World Cup

Mexicans fans cause 'artificial earthquake' celebrating surprise Wor...

Mexico beats defending champion Germany 1-0 at World Cup

Art of pizza acrobatics

(382) Saju: Heaven, Earth, and Human, the trinity of the universe

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Korea holds most int'l conferences last year

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Yeminis on Jeju

Hoping for peace

Sweden's Russia problem

Picking new POSCO head

[INTERVIEW] 'Diversification key for Hanon Systems' success'

US on track to reduce troops in S. Korea

Homegrown shrimp fermentation losing luster

[INTERVIEW] Historical consciousness in era of unification

Korea urged to reap benefits of blockchain and cryptocurrency tech

Feminists vs. male supremacists