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1 dead, 3 injured in Gwangmyeong building fire A late-night fire in Gwangmyeong, just south of Seoul, killed one person and injured three others, police said Wednesday.The blaze broke out around 11:47 p.m. Tuesday at a mixed-use commercial and residential building in Gahak-dong, Gyeonggi Province... -
[단독] 쿠팡, 3천300만명 정보유출 사태 미 SEC에 첫 공식 보고 쿠팡이 약 3천300만 명의 고객 정보가 유출된 대규모 개인정보 침해 사고를 미국 금융당국에 처음으로 공식 보고했다.미국 증권거래위원회(SEC)에 따르면, 쿠팡 지주사인 쿠팡 Inc.는 15일(현지시간) SEC에 8-K 보고서를 제출해 이번 개인정보 유출 사실을 공시했다. 쿠팡 Inc.는 델라웨어주에 설립된 법인으로, 미국에 상장된 한국 쿠팡의 모회사이다.보고서에서 쿠팡은 지난 11월 18일 고객 계정에 대한 무단 접근이 발생한 사이버 보안 사... -
US job growth snaps back; shutdown distorts unemployment rate WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- US job growth rebounded more than expected in November after government-related spending cuts triggered the biggest drop in nonfarm payrolls in nearly five years in October, suggesting no material deterioration in labor market... -
Seoul stocks open higher amid mixed US job data South Korean stocks opened higher Wednesday on bargain hunting, while US job data provided a mixed picture of the country's labor market.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 18.2 points, or 0.46 percent, to 4,017.33 in the first 15 mi... -
Ex-vice land minister arrested over favoritism allegations related to presidential residence relocation Former Vice Land Minister Kim Oh-jin was placed under arrest Wednesday on charges linked to favoritism allegations surrounding the 2022 relocation of the presidential residence.The Seoul Central District Court issued arrest warrants for Kim and a for... -
N. Korea's Kim pays respects to late father at family mausoleum on death anniversary North Korean leader Kim Jong-un paid his highest tribute to late state leader and his father Kim Jong-il at the family mausoleum Wednesday, marking the 14th anniversary of his death, state media reported.Accompanied by government and party officials,... -
Coupang discloses 33m-user data breach to US regulators Coupang has formally disclosed its massive data breach affecting some 33 million customers to US regulators, filing an 8-K report with the Securities and Exchange Commission.According to the SEC, Coupang Inc., a Delaware-incorporated company that sit... -
Top security adviser to discuss possibility of deal with US for S. Korea's push for nuclear-powered subs National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac has said he will navigate the possibility of establishing a separate bilateral agreement with Washington for Seoul's drive to build nuclear-powered submarines.Wi made the remarks as he arrived in Washington on Tu... -
[Graphic News] Unprecedented surge in bear attacks in Japan Japan has seen an unprecedented rise in bear attacks in 2025, with incidents reaching record levels nationwide.Between April and November 2025, 230 people were attacked by bears, resulting in injuries or deaths. This is the highest figure ever record... -
[Abby McCloskey] Why giving matters, even for federal accounts Generosity is shocking. Especially when it’s to strangers.That was my first thought upon hearing of the Dell family donation of $6.25 billion to fund Trump Accounts. I had other thoughts too. We’ll get to those.But let’s start with generosity, becaus... -
[Kim Seong-kon] The clash of generations in 'Sword Snow Stride' Recently, I watched the 2021 Chinese historical TV series “Sword Snow Stride” on Netflix. The show features many interesting themes, such as the responsibility and magnanimity of a leader, questions of loyalty, and the ever-relevant problem of politi... -
S. Korea asks Lone Star to reimburse legal costs after winning annulment in investor dispute The Ministry of Justice said Tuesday it has sent a letter to Lone Star requesting the private equity fund to reimburse legal costs incurred during an investor-state dispute settlement over the 2012 sale of a local bank.The move came after the Interna... -
Lee pays tribute at Korean War Memorial in Ankara President Lee Jae Myung paid tribute at the Korean War Memorial in Ankara on Tuesday and met with Turkish veterans who fought in the 1950–53 conflict, honoring their service and sacrifice.Lee laid a wreath of red and blue flowers -- the colors of the... -
[Stars up close] Why Park Jeong-min is going viral as Korea's most down-to-earth star At last week's Blue Dragon Film Awards, Park Jeong-min walked away empty-handed despite dual nominations for best actor and best supporting actor. It was a disappointing outcome, as many had expected him to take home at least one trophy after deliver... -
Hanwha revamps US investment arm for defense push Hanwha Group is overhauling its US investment structure as it accelerates expansion in the American defense and shipbuilding markets, particularly under the Make American Shipbuilding Great Again or MASGA initiative.Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Ocean — ... -
[Photo News] Currency jitters return " class="img_LSize" />The Korean won is quoted at 1,472 per dollar at a currency exchange booth in Myeong-dong, central Seoul, Tuesday. With the won sliding to a seven-month low against the dollar, the National Pension Service is set to take action ... -
Samsung, Reliance chiefs push deeper AI-chip alliance Samsung Electronics Chair Lee Jae-yong met with Mukesh Ambani, chair of India’s Reliance Industries and Asia’s richest business leader, in Seoul on Tuesday to discuss expanding cooperation in future growth sectors, including semiconductors, next-gene... -
Korea issues alert after 6th case of swine fever South Korea's quarantine authorities issued a nationwide alert Tuesday, calling for enhanced quarantine measures against African swine fever after the country confirmed its sixth ASF case of the year.The latest case was reported at a pig farm in the ... -
Korea opens Jakarta education center to expand Korean-language programs South Korea’s Education Ministry announced Tuesday that it has opened a Korean education center in Jakarta, Indonesia, as part of broader efforts to support overseas Koreans and attract international students.Korean Education Centers provide lifelong... -
Seoul shares snap 2-day drop on hopes for rate cut, eased AI fear; won rebounds South Korean stocks rose slightly Tuesday to end a two-session losing streak as revived hopes for a US rate cut and eased fears over artificial intelligence uncertainties boosted appetite for risky assets. The local currency gained sharply against th...
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