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In coronation brimming with history, King Charles and Britain look to future

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Renovation of US military shooting range in Changwon sparks protests

	Rights advocates welcome top court ruling on anti-Pyongyang leaflets

	WHO downgrades COVID pandemic, says it's no longer emergency

Gov't beefs up security ahead of Kishida's visit

	Korean bio firms eye US market buoyed by bilateral pacts

	Decision on electricity rate for Q2 expected this month

	Apple-juiced rally closes bruising week

	K-pop faces 'uphill chart battle' among girl groups this month

Refiners' earnings outlooks bleak in Q2

The earnings outlooks of local refineries are expected to be somewhat underwhelming in the second quarter, hobbled by weakening demand due to the global economic downturn, according to market watche...

Sehun takes on teen-romance role with 'All That We Loved'

Singer and actor Oh Se-hun, who is better known as Sehun of the K-pop boy band EXO, has taken on his first teen-romance role with Tving's new original series, “All That We Loved,” playing the role o...

ECB slows rate hike pace but signals more to come

The European Central Bank slowed the pace of its interest rate increases on Thursday but signaled more tightening to come in what markets expect to be the final stage of its fight against inflation.

Yoon's approval rating rises to 33%: poll

President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating rose this week to 33 percent, a poll showed Friday, with his approval edging higher for the third consecutive week.

N. Korea intensifies criticism of S. Korea-US deterrence plan

North Korea's state media on Friday intensified Pyongyang's criticism of a recent summit agreement between South Korea and the United States on strengthening U.S. extended deterrence.

South Korea, US set to start largest-ever live-fire military drills

Hijab, hanbok mixed to create modest fashion offerings for Salam Seoul Festival

A new modest fashion style that mixes the “hijab” or headcovering worn by some Muslim women and “hanbok,” traditional Korean attire, hit an outdoor runway in downtown Seoul on Wednesday evening.

Robots begin to replace humans in F&B industry

An increasing number of local food firms and retailers are beginning to adopt a variety of robots to replace employees amid soaring wages as a result of a shortage of workers and as a way to boost w...

Yoon invites kids to state guesthouse at Children's Day event

President Yoon Suk Yeol met with hundreds of children and parents from socially vulnerable groups Friday to commemorate this year's Children's Day, his office said.

City gov't says no to use of Seoul Plaza for Queer Culture Festival

Seoul Metropolitan Government disapproved the use of Seoul Plaza for the upcoming Seoul Queer Culture Festival (SQCF) scheduled in July, the festival organizers said, Thursday. It instead approved a...

Yoon's visit opens new chapter for S. Korea-US alliance: Amb. Cho

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's recent visit to the United States has opened a new chapter for the 70-year-old alliance, Seoul's top envoy to the U.S. said Thursday.

Korea to provide financial aid for operation to prevent Red Sea oil spill

Korea's foreign ministry said Friday it will provide $200,000 in humanitarian aid for the United Nations to begin an operation to prevent a catastrophic oil spill from a decaying supertanker off Yem...

Pomp and protests as UK holds first coronation in 70 years

Britain's first coronation in 70 years takes place on Saturday, with Charles III crowned king in an elaborate Christian ceremony steeped in solemn ritual and more than a millennium of history.

Napoli, Kim Min-jae clinch Italian football title

Featuring Korean defender Kim Min-jae, Napoli have captured their first Italian football title in 33 years.

Foreign tourists surprised by soaring food prices in Korea

Toey Suwat, a 45-year-old tourist from Thailand was surprised to find out how expensive dining out in Korea has become since her last visit three years ago.

Teen Top announces July comeback after three-year hiatus

K-pop boy band Teen Top is set to return to the stage in July of this year. The band's agency, TOP Media, announced, Monday, “Teen Top members have finalized their July return date and are now worki...

Super Junior's Sungmin to make trot debut on May 10

Sungmin, a member of the K-pop boy band Super Junior, is looking to redefine himself when he makes his debut as a trot artist with the single “Lovesick” on May 10.

Park Bo-gum shows off piano skills in surprise collaboration with Taeyang

Actor Park Bo-gum and singer Taeyang teamed up for a surprise collaboration. The duo was featured in a special live music video for the title track “Seed” from Taeyang's new EP, released Monday on t...

Animal rights lawyer becomes voice for the voiceless

Animals are much loved and hated at the same time in Korea - one in every four Koreans lives with companion animals, while over two million dogs are slaughtered every year for dog meat and animals a...

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Korean Air Q1 net falls 35% on higher operating costs

Korean Air, Korea's biggest carrier by sales, said Wednesday its first-quarter net profit fell 35 percent from a year earlier on higher operating costs.

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KT launches 2 service robots for restaurants

KT launched two new service robots that are both based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology, targeting restaurants that are seeking to ease their operational burden by usin...

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INTERVIEWGovernor serves Korean teas to world

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N. Korea's youth holds rally against S. Korea-US deterrence deal

North Korean youth and students held a rally to denounce a recent agreement reached by the leaders of South Korea and the United States on strengthening U.S. extended deterrence,...

Finance

Korea seeks to expand exporters' opportunities through ADB meeting

INCHEON - Korea is capitalizing on the annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to widen opportunities for its exporters in the post-pandemic era.

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Players to don numbers on uniform at LPGA match play competition

Taking the spirit of the team competition to another level, players at an upcoming LPGA match play competition will wear numbers on the back of their uniforms, the event's organi...

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POSCO Future M, Huayou to invest $1.27 bil. in EV battery materials production

POSCO Future M, a leading secondary battery materials producer, said Wednesday it has teamed up with a Chinese cobalt producer to invest 1.7 trillion won ($1.27 billion) to build...

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Walking in the footsteps of the past: Tooth and stone

Even within the bustling confines of Seoul, history and natural beauty are easily accessible to those who are willing to go off the beaten path. One such place is Suseongdong Val...

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EDITORIALParty's over

Time to settle the bill and pick up the pieces 값을 치르고 조각난 파편을 수습할 때다

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Russia says Ukraine tried to kill Putin with drone attack on Kremlin

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