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Oceans minister discusses trade uncertainties with shipping firms

Korea's oceans minister met with chief executive officers of the country's major shipping companies Tuesday to discuss strategies to address uncertainties in global trade, including potential U.S. policy shifts under the incoming Donald Trump administration.

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap

Oceans minister discusses trade uncertainties with shipping firms

Cyber University of Korea recruits new students for 2025 academic year

The Cyber University of Korea (CUK), an online university established in 2001, started recruiting new and transfer students for the first semester of the 2025 academic year on Dec. 1.

Dec 17, 2024

Cyber University of Korea recruits new students for 2025 academic year

Maeil Dairies apologizes over accidental mixing of cleaning solution in milk product

Maeil Dairies, a major dairy product manufacturer, on Monday issued an apology over an accident involving the mixing of cleaning solution in one of its sterilized milk products during production.

Dec 16, 2024By Yonhap

Maeil Dairies apologizes over accidental mixing of cleaning solution in milk product

Younger generation's protest spirit signals enduring political engagement

When news broke at 5 p.m. on Saturday that President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment motion had passed, hundreds of thousands outside the National Assembly erupted in cheers, reaffirming the timeless truth that history is shaped by its people.

Dec 16, 2024By KTimes

Younger generation's protest spirit signals enduring political engagement

About 9 in 10 small merchants see decrease in sales after martial law decree

Nearly nine out of 10 small merchants in Korea saw a decrease in their sales following the botched martial law declaration by President Yoon Suk Yeol earlier this month, a survey showed Sunday, amid growing concerns over the negative impact of the ongoing political turmoil on the domestic economy.

Dec 15, 2024By Yonhap

About 9 in 10 small merchants see decrease in sales after martial law decree

'People have triumphed': Millions of Koreans rejoice over Yoon's impeachment in Seoul

“Victory! Victory! The people have triumphed!”

Dec 14, 2024By Lee Hae-rin

'People have triumphed': Millions of Koreans rejoice over Yoon's impeachment in Seoul

Yoon's supporters spread conspiracy theories before impeachment vote

Supporters of Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shared dark conspiracy theories and braved freezing weather in downtown Seoul, Saturday, ahead of an impeachment vote that could remove their leader from office.

Dec 14, 2024By AFP

Yoon's supporters spread conspiracy theories before impeachment vote

Koreans hold nationwide rallies demanding Yoon's impeachment

Koreans held nationwide rallies Saturday to demand the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid, coinciding with a scheduled vote on a second impeachment motion against him in the National Assembly.

Dec 14, 2024By Yonhap

Koreans hold nationwide rallies demanding Yoon's impeachment

Over 1 million expected to attend candlelight rally for impeachment vote

Dozens of Korean Americans stage rally calling for Yoon's impeachment

Some 50 Korean Americans held a rally in front of the White House in Washington, Friday, to call for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched martial law attempt last week as they underscored their support for a resilient democracy in Korea.