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Tue, January 19, 2021 | 18:19

Moon's changing stance on Japan linked to North Korea engagement: experts

President Moon Jae-in's apparent shift in tone on Japan over the two countries' multiple disputes on historical issues is seen as part of his peace initiative of engaging North Korea, diplomatic experts said Tuesday. However, his abrupt yet drastic about-face is still drawing skeptical responses from Tokyo, which suspects his sincerity, leaving a question mark over if his “politically-calculated” olive branch will pay off.

Seoul ready to talk any issues with Pyongyang: defense ministry

Outgoing US envoy says hope alone won't resolve North Korean issue

Lee's imprisonment forces Samsung into emergency mode

The imprisonment of Lee Jae-yong, Samsung Electronics' vice chairman, has put ...

Korea steps back from resumption of short-selling

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) appears to be taking a step back from ...

Low-priced blue-chip companies in green sectors expected to enjoy rally

While last year's stock market frenzy was mainly fueled by “BBIG” stocks - the battery, bio, internet and gaming sectors - so-called “VVIG...

Conflicts over noise in apartments on the rise amid pandemic

For Korean language tutor Lee Yoon-ji, 30, working from home has been a nightmare over the past several months. She has been working from ...

K-pop expands from entertainment to activism

The expanded role of K-pop artists from providers of entertainment content to voices of sociopolitical activism has come under the spotlig...

Moon's remarks on 'adoption cancellation' spark controversy

President Moon Jae-in's remarks on adoption procedures made during his New Year press conference, Monday, have sparked controversy.

Office workers wear face masks for over 8 hours a day

As face masks have become an inseparable part of daily life in Korea amid the year-long COVID-19 pandemic, a recent survey found that office workers on average spend one-third of...

Red Velvet's Irene to make silver screen debut in February

Irene of K-pop girl group Red Velvet is slated to make her big screen debut in February with the coming-of-age movie “Double Patty.” The film's trailer featuring Irene, who plays...

Audi e-tron sales faces setback here over travel range certification

Audi's electric vehicle (EV), the e-tron 55 Quattro, is facing a setback in sales here, as Korea's environment ministry is considering canceling the vehicle's certification over ...

Korea needs to join trans-Pacific partnership, draw foreign investment

Korea should join a trade agreement among 11 countries in the trans-Pacific area to better navigate new U.S. trade conditions under Biden, a state-run think tank report said Tues...

M&A market heating up amid long-lasting virus shock

The nation's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is expected to heat up this year, as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect industries here, leading to major change...

[Cityscapes] 'Fire Flower' grows at Yongsan Disaster site

If you're in the Sinyongsan area, just east of Yongsan Station, you might notice a red sculpture that wasn't there a year ago. It looks sort of like a tulip, or a red flame, stan...

TV Chosun to sue fellow cable network MBN over similarly themed trot show

The unmatched success of cable network TV Chosun's “Mr. Trot” last year soon led to the creation of multiple other similarly themed trot shows emerging in the domestic entertainm...

Deloitte Anjin accountants indicted by prosecutors amid feud with Kyobo Life

Following a nine-month investigation, the Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office indicted three accountants at Deloitte Anjin as well as two officials from Affinity Equity Pa...

Government push for profit-sharing angers conglomerates

Controversy has been rising since ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) chief Lee Nak-yon proposed a profit-sharing scheme on Jan. 10 encouraging profitable companies to distrib...

Calls growing for better system to prevent child abuse

The death of a 16-month-old girl following abuse by her adoptive parents has fueled a nationwide call to improve systems protecting children from abuse. Experts point out that th...

Kakao hit for mishandling customer data

The latest series of scandals surrounding tech firms' mishandling of personal data is pointing to the need for proper regulations to be set up and for businesses to raise their a...

Football icon Park Ji-sung named adviser for K League champs Jeonbuk

South Korean football icon Park Ji-sung will join the domestic club champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors as an adviser, hoping his knowledge of European football will keep the jugger...

Renault launches mobile app for auto loans

Renault Samsung Motors announced on Tuesday its launch of a mobile application offering auto loans to customers.

'Extra Noir' brings musical texture to Euljiro's alleys

A walk through the alleys of central Seoul's Euljiro neighborhood led a foreign professor on a musical journey. Andrew Wilbur, an associate professor at Seoul National University...

Yoido Full Gospel Church's pastor stresses Martin Luther King's nonviolence amid COVID-19

Lee Young-hoon, the Yoido Full Gospel Church's senior pastor, gave an address at a special service, the Beloved Community Commemorative Service, to honor the late Dr. Martin Luth...

Not-to-miss art exhibitions in 2021

Most creative industries are suffering unprecedented consequences caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the art world is no exception. Major thematic exhibitions this year will cen...

Ottogi reviewing improvements to directorate governance

Food company Ottogi is reviewing changes to the governance system for its board of directors after its total assets passed 2 trillion won ($1.81 billion) last September.

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What did she do wrong?: Korea outraged over fatal child abuse case

[CEO INTERVIEW] Will we have enough va...

Tesla under investigation in Korea ove...

Must-watch K-drama scenes for winter h...

Korea preparing for post COVID-19 worl...

Auto

Hanon Systems appoints new CEO

Kia removes 'Motors' from its corporate name

Korea to invest heavily in autonomous driving projects

Hyundai Motor will stop developing new diesel engines

Hyundai Avante wins 2021 North American Car of the Year Award

GM launches 'Everybody In' campaign aimed at zero carbon

Twitter suspends Republican lawmaker's account over violations of 'integrity policy'

Lee's jail sentence casts cloud on Samsung's business

Uncertainty heightens over Samsung as heir ordered back to prison for bribery

Trump administration slams Huawei, halting shipments from Intel and others: Reuters

A message to LG Electronics

Biz community calls for leniency for Lee Jae-yong

Finance

President expresses regret over housing turmoil

Will Prestige BioPharma's upcoming IPO continue frenzy in bio market?

Suh chosen as sole CEO candidate for K bank

'Short-selling gains 39 times greater than retail leveraged trading'

LG Energy Solution IPO could test Citigroup's friendship with SK

Foreign residents left out of digital-oriented banking service

Entertainment

'The Uncanny Counter' writer leaves show despite soaring ratings

TVXQ's Yunho adds 'cinematic value' to his solo release 'NOIR'

Epik High to release 10th studio album 'Epik High Is Here'

Netflix to roll out more original series based on Korean webtoons in 2021

Boy group Cravity features in Airbnb's 'Inside K-pop' program

Lee Hee-moon unveils 4 new music videos

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Editorial

Break corrupt ties

Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong was put behind bars again Monda...

Overcoming COVID-19 crisis

The Korean economy has recovered about 80 percent of its vigor from the depths...

Columns

Korea-Japan relations in doldrums

In January, 2021, a court ruling in South Korea over a major historical issue betwe...

Controversy over anti-NK leaflets

Controversy seems to be growing over the amendment to the Development of Inter-Kore...

Thoughts of the Times

Unique pagoda with memorable history

I am in awe of the unique 10-story marble pagoda of Gyeongcheon Temple (National Tr...

North Korea set for Supreme People's Assembly session following part...

Outgoing US envoy says hope alone won't resolve North Korean issue

North Korea replaces economy-related Cabinet members

Moon calls on Biden to move forward from Singapore agreement with No...

Military parade pressures Biden to take North Korea seriously

North Korea to hold marathon 'virtually'

Korea reports 1st COVID-19 variant case from Brazil

'Extra Noir' brings musical texture to Euljiro's alleys

1 year since 1st COVID-19 case in Korea

Ready to receive visitors again

To field single opposition candidate

[Cityscapes] 'Fire Flower' grows at Yongsan Disaster site

Trump administration slams Huawei, halting shipments from Intel and ...

Lee's imprisonment forces Samsung into emergency mode

Kakao hit for mishandling customer data

Audi e-tron sales faces setback here over travel range certification

Renault launches mobile app for auto loans

Government push for profit-sharing angers conglomerates

Holographic performances of dead stars welcomed, with caution

Not-to-miss art exhibitions in 2021

Yoido Full Gospel Church's pastor stresses Martin Luther King's nonv...

Award-winning novel comes under fire for plagiarism

Poet Choi Jeong-rye passes away at 66

Korean cultural heritage gets new brand identity overseas

The nightmare born when technology took the place of science

K-critical realism

The power of giving

Toddler's death: Apologies and then what?

Traditional New Year gifts in Joseon

Exploring a Seoul winter in the 1880s

Inauguration parade

Break corrupt ties

Overcoming COVID-19 crisis

Controversy over anti-NK leaflets

Unique pagoda with memorable history

Capitol chaos chance for Beijing to show leadership

Soccer-AC Milan's Calhanoglu and Hernandez test positive for coronav...

Football icon Park Ji-sung named adviser for K League champs Jeonbuk

Korean IOC member wins re-election as head of national Olympic body

Ulsan prepares for Club World Cup, hopefully

Kevin Na has a big finish and wins the Sony Open

Australian Open arrivals hit by 4 COVID-19 positive tests

Iran asks watchdog not to publish 'unnecessary' nuke details

WHO, China could have acted faster on pandemic: experts

Biden, Harris take break from inaugural prep to mark Martin Luther K...

WHO: 'Not right' to vaccinate young before old

Death toll from violence in Sudan's West Darfur rises to 83

China economy grows 2.3% in 2020 as rebound from virus gains

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