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Previous first lady sitting on throne at royal palace sparks yet another controversy Kim Keon Hee, the wife of ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol who herself is no stranger to scandal, has touched off yet another dispute, as it was recently revealed she sat on the throne at Gyeongbokgung during a 2023 visit.The Korea Heritage Service on Wedn... -
Pyongyang holds int'l film fest after six-year hiatus North Korea opened the 18th Pyongyang International Film Festival on Wednesday, marking its return after a six-year suspension caused by COVID-19 restrictions.According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency on Thursday, this year’s festival fea... -
Senior Seoul official reports 'partial progress' in trade negotiations with US A senior South Korean official noted "partial progress" in trade negotiations with the United States in Washington on Wednesday, as the two countries strive to bridge their differences over how to implement Seoul's $350 billion investment pledge unde... -
US mulls software curbs on China The Trump administration is considering a plan to curb a dizzying array of software-powered exports to China, from laptops to jet engines, to retaliate against Beijing's latest round of rare earth export restrictions, according to a US official and t... -
High school senior donates part of liver to save father before college entrance exam A high school senior preparing for the annual college entrance exam gave part of his liver to save his father in July, Ewha Womans University Medical Center revealed Wednesday.The liver transplant surgery took place on July 28, and both father and so... -
Relocation of presidential office diverted police from Itaewon before fatal crush: audit The relocation of the presidential office to central Seoul’s Yongsan-gu under former President Yoon Suk Yeol increased the need for police deployments at nearby protest sites, leaving no officers specifically assigned to secure safety in Itaewon on t... -
US levies new sanctions on Russia in push to end Ukraine war WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration announced Wednesday new “massive sanctions” against Russia's oil industry that are aimed at moving Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and bringing an end to Moscow's bru... -
[Graphic News] Korea’s average wedding cost tops W21m The average cost of a wedding in Korea has surpassed 21 million won ($14,700), according to a survey by the Korea Consumer Agency, which analyzed 504 wedding service providers across 14 regions. The national average in August was 21.6 million won, up... -
US military strikes suspected drug vessel in Pacific WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The US military killed two alleged drug smugglers in a strike against a vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday, an attack that expands the Trump administration's use of the mil... -
Charles to be first UK king to pray with pope in 500 years ROME (AFP) -- King Charles III landed in Rome Wednesday for a state visit to the Vatican, where he will meet Pope Leo XIV and make history as the first British monarch to pray publicly with the pontiff since the Church of England broke away from Cath... -
Google develops landmark quantum computing algorithm SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -- Google said it has developed a computer algorithm that points the way to practical applications for quantum computing and will be able to generate unique data for use with artificial intelligence.The new algorithm called Qu... -
[Wang Son-taek] The promise of connectivity from Gyeongju APEC summit The upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Gyeongju offers a rare opportunity to rethink the meaning of connectivity in a world increasingly divided by rising self-interest, protectionism and great-power rivalry. Since its elevation fro... -
Overshooting 1.5 C climate target 'inevitable': UN chief GENEVA (AFP) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday it was now clear that efforts to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels would fail in the short term.Ahead of next month's COP30 climate summit in Bra... -
BOK keeps rate steady at 2.5% The Bank of Korea held its base interest rate steady at 2.5 percent for the third consecutive meeting due to uncertainties surrounding the property market and the valuation of the local currency.With the latest decision, the rate has remained unchang... -
Nuclear safety watchdog set to decide on 10-year extension for Kori-2 reactor The country's nuclear safety watchdog is set to decide Thursday whether to extend the lifespan of the 42-year-old Kori-2 nuclear reactor by an additional 10 years.The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission plans to hold a meeting to review a request ... -
Personnel spotted at China's structure in Yellow Sea: lawmaker Chinese personnel were spotted for the first time on a structure installed by Beijing in the overlapping maritime zone with Seoul in the Yellow Sea, a lawmaker has said.Five people -- including one person in a wetsuit who appeared to be handling an o... -
Seoul, Washington agree to seek practical support for legitimate Korean workers entering US South Korea and the United States agreed Wednesday to seek practical support to ensure a smooth entry into the US of South Korean businesses investing in the country, as they held follow-up talks on visa issues, Seoul's foreign ministry said.The late... -
Seoul shares open sharply lower on profit-taking after record rally South Korean stocks opened sharply lower Thursday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street, after a six-day streak of record gains in the local market.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index decreased 49.55 points, or 1.28 percent, to 3,834.... -
Lee says 'carefully' reviewing impact on financial markets during US tariff talks President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that South Korea is "carefully" assessing the potential impact on the nation's financial markets during tariff talks with the United States, as the allies have been in intense negotiations over the details of Seoul... -
2 NK soldiers briefly cross MDL to apparently chase defecting soldier: sources Two North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the heavily fortified inter-Korean border after a North Korean soldier crossed into South Korea to defect earlier this week, military sources said Friday.The armed soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Li...
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