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ASEAN-Korea Centre pursues two-way exchanges

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been one of the most important partners of Korea since 1989. To boost economic, social and cultural exchanges between Korea and the ASEAN member states, the ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC) was founded in 2009. Kim Hae-yong, who was inaugurated as the fifth secretary-general of the AKC in April, recognizes that he took the post for the intergovernmental organization to bridge the ASEAN and Korea at a crucial point.

North Korean leader's sister says inter-Korean summit possible if Seoul shows 'respect'

The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Saturday the North is willi...

'Squid Game': Linguistic realities

For good reason, “Squid Game” is dominating headlines and streaming charts. It...

[Contribution] Shortages are going away: What will this mean for Korean exports?

It's been 18 months since the COVID-19 pandemic heavily hit the economies of developed nations. In the U.S., the recession lasted for a me...

The reality of adopting a kitten in Korea

Since our wedding, my wife and I have been thinking about getting a cat - by which I mean that I've been trying to convince my wife to let...

The unrestrained expansion of 'child exports' during 1980s authoritarian period

Shortly after the assassination of Park Chung-hee in 1979, Chun Doo-hwan led a successful military coup that would see Korea's authoritari...

Daily COVID-19 cases spike to all-time high

Daily new COVID-19 infections exceeded 3,000, Friday, for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic as people returned home from the Chuseok holiday.

Korea to start vaccinating pregnant women, younger children next month

TV series 'Jirisan' to premiere on Oct. 23

The TvN series “Jirisan,” one of the most highly anticipated TV events of the year, is finally set to kick off its run Oct. 23. The network announced the premiere date of the thr...

Huawei executive freed in Canada after deal with US prosecutors

Chinese telecoms executive Meng Wanzhou was freed Friday after three years of house arrest in Canada, following an agreement with the US Justice Department to suspend the fraud c...

Banks collaborate with financial authorities on Evergrande risk review

The financial authorities and commercial lenders are reviewing spillover risk exposures posed by recent debt default fears at Evergrande, the biggest real estate company in China.

From 'controlled demolition' to near-certain default: Money managers outline views on Evergrande's crisis

'Success breeds failure': liberal critic's advice for conservative party leader

Kang Jun-man, a professor emeritus of Jeonbuk National University and a liberal political commentator, has advised conservative main opposition People Power Party (PPP) leader Le...

K-pop band NCT 127 debuts on British Official Albums Chart

South Korean boy band NCT 127 has made it onto Britain's Official Charts with its latest album "Sticker."

China declares all cryptocurrency transactions illegal

China's central bank on Friday declared all transactions involving Bitcoin and other virtual currencies illegal, stepping up a campaign to block use of unofficial digital money.

Crime action thriller 'On the Line' dominates local box offices

The crime action film, “On the Line,” has been soaring in local box offices, topping the charts for nine consecutive days. The thriller flick landed at the top of the box office ...

TWICE to premiere 'The Feels' on 'Tonight Show'

K-pop girl group TWICE is set to premiere its first English single, “The Feels,” on NBC's “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” the nine-member group's management company JYP...

Households, companies can afford financial burden from further rate hike: Bank of Korea

The country's central bank is moving towards justifying its rationale for an additional rate hike this year, as the bank's senior official underscored the need for such a future ...

Horace Allen's arrival in Joseon

Horace N. Allen, an American missionary, arrived in Jemulpo on Sept. 20, 1884, at age 26, aboard the English steamship Nanzing. He had come to Korea - leaving his wife and infant...

Korea's first single malt whisky produced in hills of Namyangju

Whisky's best days in Korea appeared to be behind it in 2020 when the amount of imports hit its lowest mark in 21 years. But Bryan Do saw an opportunity when he noticed that the ...

Samsung asks US to give more tax credits for chip investment

A senior Samsung Electronics executive has asked the Biden administration to offer more tax incentives in order to move forward with its planned massive semiconductor investments...

Former UFC champ Jon Jones arrested in Vegas for domestic battery, damaging vehicle

Former UFC champion Jon Jones was jailed in Las Vegas early Friday after an incident at Caesars Palace that police said led to his arrest on charges of domestic battery and damag...

Gov't to halt financial assistance for overseas coal power projects

State-run organizations will no longer provide financial assistance of any kind to new overseas coal-fired power plant projects starting Oct.1, according to four government minis...

Will Moon's peace initiative pick up momentum?

Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, said Friday that the regime believes President Moon Jae-in's proposal to put a formal end to the Korean War could be “...

'Not yet': North Korea opposed to formally ending Korean War

Controversy rises over palm tree photo zone on Gyeongpo Beach

Controversy is brewing over palm trees planted by Gangneung City on Gyeongpo Beach for the purpose of providing a unique tourist experience. The city government of Gangneung in G...

Toughened financial regulations confuse crypto market, customers

The implementation of a toughened set of financial regulations is adding confusion to the cryptocurrency market and its customers, after a six-month grace period finished as of F...

UN rapporteur voices concern 'fake news' bill would hurt Korea's reputation

A South Korean media bill under criticism for potentially undermining press freedom, if passed, could give a "negative message" to the world about the country's stance on freedom...

Scaling down of China's steel sector could hurt Korean steelmakers

China's strengthened restrictions on steel production, on top of the Evergrande Group real estate crisis, are keeping Korean steelmakers on their toes. China, which manufactures ...

Video

Waste facility hidden from plain sight: Union Park

Filipina K-drama fan appears in more t...

'Mom, I'm sorry, I'm a failure': Exam ...

'I love how I get paid to have fun': F...

ESG in Korea: 'Happy employees mean ha...

Auto

Indonesian Embassy purchases Hyundai's IONIQ 5

Local EV maker, 2 others submit bids for SsangYong Motor

Hyundai, Gwangju city joint venture starts mass production of Casper

Hyundai, LGES start construction of Indonesia joint battery plant

Hyundai Motor, LG Energy break ground for battery factory in Indonesia

Hyundai to begin car production under President's signature job project

Samsung, Apple rivalry continues over newest smartphones

Samsung asks US to give more tax credits for chip investment

LG takes steps toward cutting battery costs, enhancing features

Assembly set to grill telecom firms over subpar network speeds

[ANALYSIS] Heavy cost-cutting to hurt Samsung's competitiveness

[Reporter's Notebook] Korea's universities urged to set up battery-tech program

Finance

Chang Ha-joon joins AIIB's International Advisory Panel

[Contribution] Shortages are going away: What will this mean for Korean exports?

Banks collaborate with financial authorities on Evergrande risk review

Toughened financial regulations confuse crypto market, customers

Gov't to halt financial assistance for overseas coal power projects

Households, companies can afford financial burden from further rate hike: Bank of Korea

Entertainment

Neflix acquires the whole works of Roald Dahl

K-pop band NCT 127 debuts on British Official Albums Chart

Britney Spears' calls and texts were monitored, new documentary says

TV series 'Jirisan' to premiere on Oct. 23

BLACKPINK to join YouTube's 'Dear Earth' campaign

TWICE to premiere 'The Feels' on 'Tonight Show'

Editorial

Electricity rate hike

The Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) said Thursday that it plans to raise el...

Market jitters grow

Global financial markets have shown a jittery reaction to the prospective defa...

Columns

Two Koreas' long journey to UN and agenda for peace

This month marks a historic milestone for us Koreans - the 30th anniversary of the ...

Asia's deepening standoff

The acronym, “AUKUS,” when you try to pronounce it, sounds like some weird wild ani...

Thoughts of the Times

Chaos, heartbreak and disgrace

On Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, the international airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, was abso...

Top diplomats of South Korea, US, Japan reaffirm cooperation on Nort...

North Korean leader's sister says inter-Korean summit possible if Se...

Will Moon's peace initiative pick up momentum?

Pyongyang says it is willing to discuss improvement in relations if ...

South Korea to provide up to 10 billion won for civilian aid project...

'Not yet': North Korea opposed to formally ending Korean War

President Moon awards medals to Korean immigrants in Hawaii for figh...

Korea to start vaccinating pregnant women, younger children next mon...

Daily COVID-19 cases spike to all-time high

ASEAN-Korea Centre pursues two-way exchanges

Political storm looms over development project in Seongnam

UN rapporteur voices concern 'fake news' bill would hurt Korea's rep...

KDB, Hyundai Heavy consider alternative steps to expedite acquisitio...

CJ Group heir on track for managerial succession

Samsung asks US to give more tax credits for chip investment

Scaling down of China's steel sector could hurt Korean steelmakers

LG takes steps toward cutting battery costs, enhancing features

Assembly set to grill telecom firms over subpar network speeds

Imports of cats, dogs double in 2 years amid pandemic: data

'Success breeds failure': liberal critic's advice for conservative p...

Korea's first single malt whisky produced in hills of Namyangju

Tired of bustling big city life, urbanites explore rural lifestyles ...

Traditional Korean landscapes encrusted with Swarovski crystals on v...

Co-worshipping: Churches share worship hall amid pandemic

Are 'North Korean defectors' traitors?

The reality of adopting a kitten in Korea

Horace Allen's arrival in Joseon

'Squid Game': Linguistic realities

Mental health not missiles

Hunting tigers in Manchuria in 1912

China real estate market cracking

Electricity rate hike

Market jitters grow

Flawed health insurance

Make service prime concern

Militants' strategy shift could shed positive light on failed US policy

China keeps virus at bay at high cost ahead of Olympics

Former UFC champ Jon Jones arrested in Vegas for domestic battery, d...

Korean players thriving in Europe ahead of key World Cup qualifiers

Scuffling Wiz slugger Kang Baek-ho keeps focus on team success

PSG's Pochettino: 'No issues' with Messi after substitution

Ko Jin-young earns 2nd LPGA win of season

US-French spat seems to simmer down after Biden-Macron call

Huawei executive freed in Canada after deal with US prosecutors

China declares all cryptocurrency transactions illegal

From 'controlled demolition' to near-certain default: Money managers...

CDC endorses COVID-19 booster shots for millions of vulnerable Ameri...

Ancient footprints rewrite humanity's history in the Americas

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