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Game of numbers in Korean politics: fight over vote rules South Korea’s two major political parties are moving to rewrite their primary rules ahead of next June’s local elections, setting off contentious internal battles over who should hold greater sway in shaping their candidate slates.The ruling Democrat... -
LG Chem’s new electrolyte tech lifts solid-state battery performance by up to 50% LG Chem has achieved a key breakthrough in boosting all-solid-state battery performance, advancing its efforts to commercialize the next-generation technology, the company announced TuesdayAccording to the company, it has developed a technology that ... -
APEC CEO Summit sets record in Gyeongju, delivering W7.4tr economic boost The 2025 APEC CEO Summit, held in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, from Oct. 28-31, was the biggest in the event’s history, drawing record numbers of attendees and programs, while delivering a significant boost to the local economy, the host Kore... -
Samsung taps new AI talent in biggest reshuffle in years Samsung Electronics on Tuesday carried out its largest executive promotion round in recent years, elevating a wave of rising leaders in AI, robotics and advanced chips as the tech giant accelerates a generational shift for the AI era.In its annual re... -
The Boyz to celebrate 8th debut anniversary with single: report The Boyz will drop a special single on Dec. 6 to mark its eighth debut anniversary, local media reported Tuesday.It will consist of three songs, continuing its tradition of rolling out a seasonal single to celebrate the occasion.Last week, eight memb... -
Holiday beauty goes bold As beauty brands unveil their 2025 holiday collections, the season is shaping up to be a full-on makeup festival. This is the time of year when a little extra shimmer feels not just fitting, but essential.If you’re looking to refresh your holiday moo... -
Lee's Middle East, Africa trip underscores regional ties As President Lee Jae Myung ended his 10-day, four-nation trip to the Middle East and Africa, South Korea sought to underscore regional ties, especially in the fields of defense and nuclear energy.On the final leg of the trip in Turkey, which ended la... -
Beloved ‘grandfather’ Lee Soon-jae dies at 91 after lifetime on stage and screen Actor Lee Soon-jae, a towering figure in Korean entertainment and one of the nation’s longest-working performers, died Tuesday. He was 91.According to his family, Lee died early on Tuesday morning.Even in advanced age, Lee had continued to work acros... -
Defense Ministry supports bill granting troops’ right to refuse unlawful orders South Korea’s Defense Ministry has expressed support for granting service members the explicit right to refuse unlawful orders — a measure introduced in the wake of former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration on Dec. 3 — according to off... -
Ex-PM to deliver closing arguments ahead of first ruling in martial law saga The first major ruling in the December 2024 martial law scandal is nearing conclusion, with former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo set to deliver closing arguments Wednesday in a case widely viewed as a litmus test for related trials, including that of t... -
Japan PM Takaichi holds call with Trump amid China dispute TOKYO (Reuters) -- Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump discussed China relations in a phone call Tuesday, their first talks since the Japanese premier sparked a major diplomatic bust-up with Beijing over her remarks on... -
9 in 10 university students use AI for study, 6 in 10 worry it’s dulling their thinking: survey Artificial intelligence has already become central to academic life at South Korean universities, used by the overwhelming majority of students for research and writing.Yet at the same time, many students are expressing concern that it may be weakeni... -
Art Basel Paris opens amid Louvre heist, bringing global art scene back under Grand Palais dome PARIS, France -- Art Basel Paris kicked off its fourth edition on Wednesday, returning to Grand Palais for two consecutive years after its renovation.The historic venue, renowned for its monumental glass dome and symbol of modern French culture, was ... -
Asking Husband for Financial Transparency 남편에게 경제적인 투명성을 요구하기 Dear Annie: I've been married for over 20 years, and my husband has always handled our finances. I trusted him to take care of everything, but recently, I've started to feel uneasy. When I ask about our savings, bills or retirement plans, he either b... -
Two decades after revival, Seoul's Cheonggyecheon flows with 8 times more fish Cheonggyecheon, an artificially restored stream running through the heart of downtown Seoul and a popular spot for locals to take a break, is now confirmed to be home to 33 species of fish — the highest number recorded since its restoration in 2005, ... -
South Korea plans to stop calling incinerated plastic ‘recycling’ Despite reputation for meticulous waste sorting and recycling, Korea burns nearly one-third of plastic waste, while reporting it as “recycled”South Korea is moving to stop counting the burning of plastic and other waste for energy as “recycling,” a c... -
NCT Dream to return in November: report NCT Dream is readying to drop a new album in November, according to a local media report on Thursday.The seven-member NCT subunit would be returning about four months after its fifth full album, “Go Back To The Future.” The LP was its seventh million... -
COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors WASHINGTON (AP) — The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients -- revving up their immune systems to help fight tumors.People with advanced lung or skin cancer who were taking certain immunotherapy drug... -
[Gadget Review] Samsung’s Galaxy XR blurs line between real, virtual worlds Blending sleek design with advanced AI features, Samsung’s debut XR headset impresses on performance yet remains niche buy due to cost, comfortSamsung Electronics on Wednesday took the wraps off its long-anticipated extended reality headset, Galaxy X... -
Georgia’s ambassador, leading economist examine global shifts at Global Biz Forum At the 8th edition of the Global Biz Forum, themed “Big: Designing the Future,” business leaders gathered in Seoul to discuss the forces shaping the global economy and the future of international cooperation.Operated jointly by The Korea Herald and H...
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