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Moon vows resumption of reactor construction

The government will promptly resume the stalled construction of two nuclear reactors near the southeastern city of Ulsan, President Moon Jae-in said Sunday, upholding a recommendation made by a state commission. At the same time, Moon made it clear the government will continue its policy to scale back reliance on nuclear energy as also recommended by the commission. “The government will work to present follow-up and complementary measures for the resumption of the construction as recommended by the commission,” Moon said.

Pyongyang won't join six-party talks until US changes attitude: North Korea's diplomat

A North Korean diplomat says Pyongyang will not return to multilateral talks u...

A mission to rid the world of plastic

“Plastic is a design failure,” said a German-born designer from New York, who ...

North Korea quickly nearing completion of nuclear weapons: Foreign minister

North Korea is putting the final touches on its nuclear and missile programs and will complete its nuclear armament soon, according to South Korean ...

Idols turn to acting to extend short-lived popularity

In the past when popular K-pop singers turned to acting careers, their acting tended not to be well-received. But, nowadays it seems that idol-turne...

Tigers, Bears vie for Korean Series title

Bears infielder Oh Jae-il powered his team to the Korean Series by producing four home runs in game four of the postseason.Oh belted an upset three-...

How Switzerland excels in competitiveness

South Korea’s global competitiveness is gradually waning. Although its global ranking has remained unchanged over the past few years, it is probable that it will further head south in coming years, ...

iPhone 8 loses steam

The nation’s telecom companies may not hold a launch event for Apple’s iPhone 8 and the larger iPhone 8 Plus here, as the smartphone is struggling to generate the buzz its predec...

Job fair for expats to be held in Seoul

A job fair for foreign residents will take place Oct. 31 in Seoul. The annual event will be held at COEX in Gangnam-gu between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Around 60 companies and 2,2000 expats are expected t...

Pro-Park faction resists expulsion decision

Main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) lawmakers loyal to former President Park Geun-hye rebelled against the party leadership in protest at its move to expel the ousted presi...

North Korean defector caught after escaping from mental hospital

A man fell short in his attempt to return to North Korea when police caught him in Incheon on Wednesday, 78 days after he escaped from a mental institution. Yoo Tae-joon, 48, was found hiding in Nam...

UNESCO listing of “comfort women” awaits review

The first round of review of the “comfort women” archives submitted for UNESCO listing is slated for this week, Tuesday to Friday. The UNESCO International Advisory Committee will hold its general m...

Taekwondo to make Paralympics debut at Tokyo 2020 Games

Taekwondo will make its Paralympics debut at the Tokyo Games in 2020, according to World Taekwondo on Saturday. The World Taekwondo Council presented its roadmap for the Tokyo 20...

Gov't to allow onetime English name change on passport

The government wants to allow adults a onetime change to their names in English on passports issued when they were minors, the foreign ministry said Sunday. The ministry heralded a revision of the c...

North Korea's top university to admit more foreign students

North Korea’s top university, Kim Il Sung University, plans to admit more foreign students by expanding major studies available to them, according to the Choson Sinbo Saturday.

[INTERVIEW] Why Samsung, Hyundai bet on Dallas

The Moon Jae-in administration’s recent minimum wage hike and its plan to raise corporate and income tax rates are weighing heavily on companies doing business in Korea. The city...

Low interest rate era coming to end

A curtain is falling on the era of low interest rate. U.S. Federal Reserve and other major global central banks are moving to shift their monetary policy toward tightening from a...

Choi Si-won under fire over death of woman bitten by dog

Singer and actor Choi Si-won has come under fire for negligent care of his family pet dog, whose attack led to the death of his neighbor. Choi apologized Saturday for the death o...

Tough November games offer redemption for Korea

These are troubled times for the South Korea national team but there was some good news last week. The Korea Football Association (KFA) has been under fire for a string of poor p...

Spectacular fall foliage: Where to enjoy the vibrant colors [PHOTOS]

The beautiful, vibrant colors of fall foliage are not to be missed and the city government has provided a list of 109 Seoul locations where you can enjoy stunning views. Here are...

BOK chief hit for blindly following gov't policies

Questions have been raised about the neutrality of Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor Lee Ju-yeol, as the central bank’s monetary policies appear to have leaned toward two different pr...

Korean committee backs huge hike in e-cigarette tax

A Korean parliamentary committee has endorsed a bill to raise the tax on heat-not burn (HNB) cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes. The proposed rise is 90 percent, which would ...

E-sports expanding to mobile games

Korea’s e-sports industry is extending its boundaries to the mobile sector on the back of explosive growth of mobile games here. From its early days in the late 1990s, the e-spor...

Doctors protest 'Moon Jae-in care'

The Korean Medical Association (KMA) is stepping up its campaign against the Moon Jae-in administration’s plan to expand insurance coverage. Dubbed “Moon Jae-in care,” the health care policy is aime...

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Automotive

Toyota Korea aims to sell 5,000 all-new Camry sedans next year

385 Porsche Cayenne, Infiniti Q50 hybrid to be recalled

Porsche, Nissan to recall vehicles over fuel pump, air bags

Hyundai Mobis introduces world's first panorama sunroof airbag

Hankook Tire opens 1st plant in US

GM Korea fails to reach 9,000 cars in sales last month

Koo knows how to donate

Assembly summons portal founders

iPhone 8 loses steam

Trade ministry blamed for LG Display's stalled China plant

Korea defends itself at U.S. washer safeguard hearing

LG shares hit record over Qualcomm partnership

World

Xi warns party to tackle challenges as China moves into new 'modern socialist' era

Xi orders massive military shake-up to meet threats from the world's best

What has Xi achieved in his first 5 years?

China to unveil Communist Party's new leadership lineup next week

Security in high gear as Beijing locks down for Communist Party congress

What does Xi have in store for Hong Kong at China's 19th Communist Party congress?

Editorial

Trump should visit DMZ

Pros and cons are being discussed in Washington as to whether U.S. President D...

Moon's shaky nuclear stance

President Moon Jae-in Sunday vowed to press ahead with his campaign pledge of ...

Thoughts of the Times

Agree to disagree

My school soccer team has two coaches, the head coach from England and the assistan...

Times Column

Tips for a happy kitchen

Food has become very important in Korean culture. There is a flood of TV shows that...

Columnists

Beyond sanctions on N. Korea

As President Trump will visit Asian capitals next month, including Tokyo, Seoul and...

Seoul taxi fare may rise

Job fair for expats to be held in Seoul

UNESCO listing of “comfort women” awaits review

North Korean defector caught after escaping from mental hospital

Pro-Park faction resists expulsion decision

Gov't to allow onetime English name change on passport

North Korea won't give up nuclear weapons: unification minister

Trump visit to DMZ could provoke North Korea

North Korea's top university to admit more foreign students

'Natural' earthquake hits North Korea

US, Japan agree to maximize pressure on North Korea over nuclear program

Washington's messaging on North Korea 'confusing'

Moon's economic aides come from Park's hometown

How Switzerland excels in competitiveness

BOK chief hit for blindly following gov't policies

Low interest rate era coming to end

Inequality grows in licensed professions

[INTERVIEW] Why Samsung, Hyundai bet on Dallas

SK chief stresses social value

Assembly summons portal founders

iPhone 8 loses steam

E-sports expanding to mobile games

Korean committee backs huge hike in e-cigarette tax

S-Oil sponsors marathon

Thomas shoots 63, takes early CJ Cup lead

Doosan reach Korean Series for 3rd straight year with Game 4 win over NC

Taekwondo to make Paralympics debut at Tokyo 2020 Games

Tough November games offer redemption for Korea

12 golfers quit trouble-hit KLPGA championship

Doosan beat NC 14-3 to take 2-1 series lead in KBO playoff

[INTERVIEW] Activists reveal Jeju's dark history

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George Mason University celebrates Choonwon's first publication

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Trump

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On Aviation Day 2017

'Diversify through overseas investments'

[INTERVIEW] US LNG companies eye second-wave exports

[INTERVIEW] 'ASEAN can learn from Korean wave'

[INTERVIEW] 'Price of artist's work is national pride'

[INTERVIEW] Ma Dong-seok to rise as new hero in crime action genre

[INTERVIEW] Yoon Kye-sang meets life character as Yanbian gangster Jang Chen in 'The Outlaw'