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Seoul says FEOC guidance reduces uncertainty, will continue close consultation with US

	Fed's Powell notes inflation is easing but downplays discussion of interest rate cuts

	Major conglomerates speed up generational shifts in leadership

	Israel bombards southern Gaza as humanitarian crisis reaches 'breaking point'

First S. Korea spy satellite successfully launched into orbit

Koreas' spy satellite launches heat up arms race in space

	N. Korea vows to take countermeasures against organizations that impose sanctions

	Tension mounts between Yoon administration, opposition party
Yoon accepts resignation offer of head of state broadcasting watchdog

Gov't posthumously confers state medal on late Ven. Jaseung

	N. Korea bristles at US over comments about possible disabling of spy satellite

	China's respiratory illness rise due to known pathogens: official

	Half-conscious Koreans

	NewJeans wins 2 grand prizes at Melon Music Awards 2023

Suwon Samsung Bluewings suffer 1st relegation in K League football

Suwon Samsung Bluewings were relegated to the second division in South Korean football for the first time in their club history Saturday, following a goalless draw against Gangwon FC at home.

New US rules, aimed at curbing China, could make it harder for EV buyers to claim a full tax credit

Americans could have a harder time finding electric vehicles that qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit under new rules proposed Friday that are likely to hinder President Joe Biden’s goal th...

New bank federation leader urges lenders to seek mutual growth

The newly-appointed leader of the Korea Federation of Banks (KFB), Cho Yong-byoung, urged lenders to develop mutual growth plans that meet not only their objectives, but the public's expectations as...

5 Korea tourism clips top 225 mil. views

Just one month after their release, Oct. 24, five videos promoting tourism in Korea have attracted more than 225 million views in one month.

Crackdown on illegal short selling takes priority over MSCI listing: FSC vice chair

Eliminating illegal short selling is a far more pressing task than the country making the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World list, a benchmark for global stock market funds, the count...

DL, SPC chiefs apologize for worker deaths under poor labor conditions

The chairmen of DL and SPC groups vowed, Friday, to enhance safety measures to prevent fatal industrial accidents, apologizing for a series of worker deaths involving their companies.

Rights activists criticize wage discrimination against migrant boat crews

A migrant workers' union and civic activists lambasted the Seoul High Court’s ruling, Friday, in favor of local companies underpaying foreign workers on commercial sea vessels. Describing the latest...

PPP slams abstainers in Assembly resolution on China's forced return of NK defectors

Seven opposition lawmakers are taking flak for giving up their votes in the National Assembly adopting a resolution calling on China to stop forcibly repatriating North Korean defectors.

ONE PACT debuts hoping to leave big impact on K-pop scene

The contestants of the popular audition programs, 'Boys Planet' (2023) and 'High School Rapper' (2021), have formed a new boy group with the support of singer/TV personality Kangnam. ONE PACT, consi...

Is ruling party's reform drive at end of road?

In what he called an “ultimatum,” Ihn Yo-han, chief of the ruling People Power Party’s (PPP) innovation committee, demanded on Thursday the right to nominate its candidates for the April 10 general ...

Nexon workers in conflict with umbrella union over stance on feminism

Unionized workers at Nexon indicated their intention to leave the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), as the umbrella union supported feminists who condemned the company for its countermeas...

US to pledge $3 bil. for Green Climate Fund at COP28: sources

The United States will pledge $3 billion to the Green Climate Fund, sources familiar with the matter said Saturday as Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Dubai for the U.N. climate summit.

VIDEOCan professional dancers pick out NCT DREAM's main dancer?

Almost all K-pop stars excel in dancing. However, some tend to have an advantage over others and they are often called 'main dancers' of their groups.

KOICA’s global supporters conclude remarkable journey with grand finale show

Global creators composed of Koreans and foreign nationals who promote the meaning and value of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) concluded five months of activities to promote the ...

Korea, Japan clinch $10 bil. currency swap deal

Korea and Japan clinched a $10 billion currency swap deal Friday, eight years after the former deal ended, amid signs of a thaw in their relations.

Hyundai chief pledges to support globalization of archery

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun has pledged to reinforce support for the globalization of archery by promoting international exchanges to train not just athletes, but trainers and r...

Daegu mayor criticizes officials for spreading false hope about Expo bid

Hong Joon-pyo, mayor of Daegu and former chief of the ruling People Power Party, criticized government officials, Friday, for spreading false hope about Busan’s chance of winning the right to host W...

Telemedicine services to be expanded for patients in remote areas

The government plans to allow telemedicine services for first-time patients in remote areas at night and on holidays, as part of its efforts to address gaps in medical care services with urban areas...

Finding right job still a tough mission for N. Korean defectors in S. Korea

For many North Korean defectors in South Korea, arriving here in one piece is one thing, but finding a job to support themselves in the capitalist society is another mission.

Seoul Grand Park receives 3 red pandas from Japan, Canada

Seoul Grand Park said Friday it has brought in three red pandas, an internationally endangered species, from abroad and plans to disclose them to the public in March after quarantine and environment...

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Yoon's state visit to Netherlands to focus on semiconductor cooperation

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KITA hosts Korea Grand Sourcing Fair 2023

The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) hosted a two-day trade fair in Seoul to help boost the nation’s IT, bio and healthcare exports, the association said Thursday.

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KT cuts executives by 20%, hires external figure to spur digital innovation

KT reduced the number of executives by 20 percent, recruited external professionals to strengthen expertise and established a Technology Innovation Unit in a bid to accelerate di...

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Death of Jogye Order heavyweight Ven. Jaseung shocks Buddhist world

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US slaps additional sanctions against N. Korea in response to spy satellite launch

The United States on Thursday sanctioned a North Korean cyber espionage group and eight foreign-based agents of the reclusive regime in response to Pyongyang's spy satellite laun...

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Short-selling ban meant for fairness, market upgrade: regulator

Korea's financial regulator said Friday that its recent measures to ban stock short selling are aimed at boosting fairness and upgrading the market system.

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MLB tenders status check on LG Twins reliever Ham Deok-ju

Major League Baseball (MLB) has checked on the availability of Korean free agent pitcher Ham Deok-ju, league officials here said Thursday, indicating an interest in the reliever ...

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Hyundai E&C to change Daejeon skyline with new high-rise apartment complex

Hyundai E&C is changing the skyline of Daejeon with its new apartment community that will stand as the tallest building in Dong District in the east of the city, according to the...

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Silla, when giants ruled the peninsula

According to legends, long before tigers smoked pipes, Korea was ruled by giants.

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Was Korea’s reputation as IT powerhouse castle in air? IT강국으로서 한국의 명성은 공중누각이었나?

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More Israeli hostages freed by Hamas as truce in Gaza lasts another day

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