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South Korea to join US-led Indo-Pacific economic initiative

South Korea has decided to participate in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), promoted by the United States to counter China's influence in the region, according to the presidential office, Wednesday. “President Yoon plans to attend a summit virtually for the launch of the trade and economic initiative in Japan, May 24,” Kim Tae-hyo, the first deputy director of the National Security Office, said in a press briefing, adding that there are eight countries who have joined the trade and economic initiative.

North Korea asks China, Russia for help amid COVID crisis: reports

North Korea has reportedly asked China and Russia for help amid a surge in COV...

Yoon calls for unity at May 18 Uprising anniversary event

The spirit of the May 18 Uprising is the cornerstone for national unity, Presi...

Hyundai, Kia to invest W21 tril. in domestic EV biz by 2030

Hyundai Motor Group will invest 21 trillion won ($16.5 billion) by 2030 to expand its domestic electric vehicle (EV) production and other ...

Luna debacle casts ripple effect over Korean stocks

Luna's collapse is stoking fears of aggravating the already-downbeat stock market sentiment here, as shares of major tech and game firms h...

Limits of unambiguous foreign policy approach

First, I would like to congratulate you on your inauguration as the President of the Republic of Korea. The world is eagerly looking at th...

Samsung chief pays tribute to late UAE president

Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong paid a visit to the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Seoul, Tuesday, offering condolences for UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bi...

Anti-LGBTQ sentiment widespread in Korea: survey

People who oppose discrimination against sexual minorities march with their advocacy groups' flags by the Presidential Office in Yongsan District, Seoul, May 14, to mark the Inte...

Aspiring urban planners showcase innovative smart city solutions

Yann Shaw, a student of the Technical University of Munich in Germany, was confident all throughout her virtual presentation of her team's project on providing a virtual space fo...

Sales of translated Korean literature increase in domestic market

From genre-defying short story collections to picture books with vibrant visuals, a string of translated Korean literary works have continued to gain international recognition, a...

Gangwon governor candidate dogged by offensive remarks on uprising

To commemorate the popular uprising in Gwangju for the country's democratization and against the military junta led by late former president Chun Doo-hwan on May 18, 1980, Presid...

MBC's 'Tomorrow' denies intentional use of BTS members' name, birthdates

Local broadcaster MBC has denied allegations that the production team of its ongoing series, “Tomorrow,” used BTS members' information in one of the episodes for a “register of t...

Hanwha E&C struggles with delayed Bismayah project in Iraq

Hanwha E&C's profitability has worsened for the third straight year, as the builder has continuously failed to get the construction of the Bismayah new city in Iraq back on track...

[INTERVIEW] Time to go back to corporation-driven growth: economist

The new government headed by President Yoon Suk-yeol should roll back a complex set of corporate rules, in order to allow big companies to expand investment and create more quali...

[INTERVIEW] Cultural asset restorer who brought 'hanji' into heart of Louvre

The ninth-century Quran manuscript and 18th-century pastel portraits of the Bourbon family, Europe's powerful dynasty that ruled France, Spain, parts of Italy and Luxembourg - wh...

[INTERVIEW] Yoon's efforts to bolster Korea-US alliance will inevitably disturb China

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's recent invitation for a summit with President Yoon Suk-yeol has created a rare tension between the two countries about a venue: the two leaders insist...

Government needs to overhaul digital asset regulations

Despite the fact that cryptocurrency trades are made in trillions of won every day, the digital asset markets in Korea still stay in the shadow area. There is an opinion that it ...

Ex-presidential candidates taking leads in parliamentary by-elections: polls

Former presidential candidates Lee Jae-myung and Ahn Cheol-soo are leading their rivals in the upcoming parliamentary by-elections, polls showed Wednesday.

Game companies set eyes on virtual human projects for non-gaming biz endeavors

Korean game companies are increasingly setting their eyes on projects centered on virtual human character development, aimed at carving out new endeavors in non-gaming areas such...

PSY's first boy group TNX makes much-anticipated debut with EP 'Way Up'

Will rookie boy group TNX follow in the footsteps of PSY - the CEO of its record label P Nation - and etch their name in K-pop history? The six-piece act, which is the first boy ...

Frontline Army soldier injured in unidentified blast

A Korean soldier in a frontline Army unit was wounded due to an unidentified explosion during a border defense mission earlier this week, officials said Wednesday.

USFK chief stresses need for 'unfettered access' to THAAD unit in South Korea

U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Paul LaCamera has called for "unfettered" access to its THAAD missile defense unit here, stressing its absence would undermine the allianc...

Yoon's first summit with Biden to focus on North Korea, economic security

The upcoming first summit between President Yoon Suk-yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to focus on ways to deter North Korea's nuclear and missile threats, and enhanc...

ATEEZ to drop new Japanese EP next week

K-pop boy group ATEEZ will release a new Japanese-language EP next week, according to its management agency.

[INTERVIEW] Son Suk-ku portrays different villain in 'The Roundup'

Actor Son Suk-ku had second thoughts about joining “The Roundup,” the sequel to “The Outlaws,” because the first installment in the franchise was a huge success that secured a so...

Card companies compete in big data transaction market

Big data has become another key area of competition among local credit card companies, with major credit card firms increasing the registration of tradable big data products on t...

KEPCO to sell all overseas coal power plants following record losses

The Korea Electric Power (KEPCO) said Wednesday it will sell all overseas coal-fired power plants, including one in the Philippines, as part of efforts to improve its financial s...

New industry minister meets KCCI chairman to discuss private-led growth

The government will pursue private sector-led economic growth strategies by modifying regulations that hinder corporate growth and offering incentives to let companies invest mor...

Prosecution sets up probe team for financial crimes

The prosecution has set up an integrated investigation team for financial crimes at the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office, in line with new Minister of Justice Han Dong...

Fresh off win, Lee Kyoung-hoon looks to ride momentum into PGA Championship

Korean PGA Tour golfer Lee Kyoung-hoon has never made the cut at any of the four major tournaments in men's golf. Fresh off his second career victory on the U.S. circuit, Lee thi...

Woori Bank steps up ESG efforts with climate governance organization

Woori Bank has clinched a partnership with a local climate governance organization, as part of its efforts to fulfill an advanced level of environmental, social and corporate gov...

FSC's new vice chief stresses risk management amid market uncertainties

The new vice chairman of the Financial Services Commission (FSC) presided over a financial market monitoring meeting on Wednesday morning, stressing the regulator's determination...

Fear of deadliest famine in 1990s haunts North Korea amid national lockdown

North Koreans call it the Arduous March, also known as the March of Suffering, one of the deadliest famines which took the lives of countless people in the impoverished state. St...

Korea to boost monitoring of cooking oil supplies over shortage woes

Korea will beef up monitoring of the cooking oil market and boost its supply chains on concerns over supply crunches and illegal hoarding, the agriculture ministry said Wednesday...

Protecting Korea's semiconductor leadership

President Yoon Suk-yeol, congratulations on being chosen to lead the Republic of Korea's government. I am sure that these are very exciting times for you. It seems presumptuous o...

Conflict of interest prevention law to take effect this week

A law aimed at preventing conflicts of interest in the public sector will take effect Thursday, prohibiting about 2 million public officials across the country from seeking perso...

Korea's ESG leaders recognized at ceremony

A group of Korean companies selected as sustainability leaders by Statista, a German market research firm, were honored during an award ceremony hosted jointly by The Korea Times...

South Korea, US on alert for possible North Korean ICBM test: official

South Korea and the United States are keeping close tabs on the possibility of another long-range missile launch by North Korea, a Seoul official said Wednesday, amid a news repo...

Inflation in all Korean provinces, major cities up in Q1

Consumer prices rose in all 17 provinces and major cities in the first quarter as high fuel costs and the economic recovery have put upward pressure on inflation, data showed Wed...

KDI cuts 2022 growth outlook to 2.8%, ups inflation estimate to 4.2%

Powell: Fed to keep hiking rates until it controls inflation

Sequels to hit Korean films await theatrical release this year

As the Korean movie industry is on its way to get out of the yearslong COVID-19 pandemic, sequels to hit local films are spearheading the move to bring moviegoers back to theater...

North Korea silent on South Korea's offer for COVID-19 talks for 3rd day: official

North Korea has remained unresponsive to South Korea's attempt to propose working-level consultations on its push to extend help to the neighbor in its fight against the COVID-19...

US concerned about COVID outbreak in North Korea, no delay in nuclear test expected: State Dept.

Noth Korea's Kim faces 'huge dilemma' on aid as virus surges

North Korean leader criticizes problem in early response to COVID-19 crisis

Video

Cleaning up after 'godoksa,' lonely deaths in Korea

ARMYs begin to boycott BTS's controver...

Yoon vows to rebuild nation by defendi...

Decades-old pub in Euljiro fades into ...

Cramped life in 'gosiwon,' Korea's sma...

Companies

WeWork vows to offer Korea-specific services

New industry minister meets KCCI chairman to discuss private-led growth

Hyundai, Kia to invest W21 tril. in domestic EV biz by 2030

Samsung chief pays tribute to late UAE president

Hanwha E&C struggles with delayed Bismayah project in Iraq

Korea's ESG leaders recognized at ceremony

Tech

SK launches new AI assistant service 'A.'

Game companies set eyes on virtual human projects for non-gaming biz endeavors

Protecting Korea's semiconductor leadership

Samsung frequent target of industrial technology theft

Competition heats up in urban air mobility market

Blockchain gaming industry concerned over TerraUSD, Luna debacle

Finance

Korea looks into cryptocurrency market following TerraUSD, Luna crash

Card companies compete in big data transaction market

Luna debacle casts ripple effect over Korean stocks

Woori Bank steps up ESG efforts with climate governance organization

Korea to boost monitoring of cooking oil supplies over shortage woes

FSC's new vice chief stresses risk management amid market uncertainties

Entertainment & Arts

'Doctor Strange 2' tops 5 million admissions

[INTERVIEW] Son Suk-ku portrays different villain in 'The Roundup'

MBC's 'Tomorrow' denies intentional use of BTS members' name, birthdates

Sequels to hit Korean films await theatrical release this year

ATEEZ to drop new Japanese EP next week

PSY's first boy group TNX makes much-anticipated debut with EP 'Way Up'

Editorial

Disregard for neutrality

The National Assembly speaker is supposed to remain nonpartisan in order to na...

Checking police power

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety has begun discussing ways to rein in t...

Columns

New initiative, security and summit

The upcoming summit between President Yoon Suk-yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden wi...

Facing alliance for autocracy

During the 21st century's latest war, histrionic statements abound. Russia's latest...

Thoughts of the Times

Nuclear war danger, Russia and Ukraine

“In any case, the Americans would not respond disproportionately.” Peggy Noonan, a ...

North Korea reports 6 additional deaths amid COVID-19

North Korea asks China, Russia for help amid COVID crisis: reports

South Korea, US on alert for possible North Korean ICBM test: offici...

Noth Korea's Kim faces 'huge dilemma' on aid as virus surges

North Korea silent on South Korea's offer for COVID-19 talks for 3rd...

US concerned about COVID outbreak in North Korea, no delay in nuclea...

South Korea's new COVID-19 cases around 35,000

Prosecution sets up probe team for financial crimes

Ex-presidential candidates taking leads in parliamentary by-election...

Korea to join US-led economic initiative to keep China in check

South Korea, US have 'plan B' ready in case of North Korean provocat...

Gangwon governor candidate dogged by offensive remarks on uprising

Top 500 firms' sales surpass 700 trillion won in Q1

New industry minister meets KCCI chairman to discuss private-led gro...

Hyundai, Kia to invest W21 tril. in domestic EV biz by 2030

Samsung chief pays tribute to late UAE president

Game companies set eyes on virtual human projects for non-gaming biz...

Hanwha E&C struggles with delayed Bismayah project in Iraq

'Almond' by Sohn Won-pyung sells 1 mil. copies

Sales of translated Korean literature increase in domestic market

[INTERVIEW] Cultural asset restorer who brought 'hanji' into heart o...

Air Seoul to resume Incheon-Boracay flights next month

T'way Air to open Incheon-Singapore route this month

Eva Armisen's newest retrospective continues to celebrate 'trivia' o...

Folk entertainment at a village festival in 1957

The open secrets of Korea's 'namsadang' art troupes

The 1893 wreck of the Russian warship, the Vitiaz

My 'Greenlight to Freedom'

Today's inter-country adoption system is not fit for purpose

North Korean artist pursues her dream

Winning Putin style

Disregard for neutrality

Nuclear war danger, Russia and Ukraine

Checking police power

New initiative, security and summit

World Gas Conference in Daegu to discuss 'energy security' issue

Ex-baseball coach accused of assault suspended for 100 games by KBO

Fresh off win, Lee Kyoung-hoon looks to ride momentum into PGA Champ...

As China says goodbye to 2023 Asian Cup, should Korea step in?

Minjee Lee hangs on, wins LPGA Founders Cup over Thompson

Korean Lee Kyoung-hoon defends PGA Tour title in Texas

Blue Jays' Ryu Hyun-jin solid in return from injury

Wheat importers in Asia scramble for supplies after Indian export ban

Powell: Fed to keep hiking rates until it controls inflation

Sweden, Finland to submit NATO membership bid Wednesday

Macron names first French female PM in three decades

Putin warns Finland, Sweden over NATO membership as Ukraine braces f...

VP Kamala Harris, high-powered U.S. delegation visits UAE to honor l...

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