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...
Seoul shares open sharply higher on eased US-China tensions South Korean stocks opened sharply higher Friday, led by gains in major technology and financial shares, as easing tensions between the United States and China boosted hopes for a trade deal and helped calm recent market jitters.The benchmark Korea C...
N. Korea breaks ground on memorial museum for its troops killed in Russia's war with Ukraine North Korea has held a groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial museum in Pyongyang to honor its troops who died while fighting alongside Russia in the war with Ukraine, calling it a "great symbol" of the North's ties with Moscow, state media reported ...
Ex-Marine commander arrested over negligent death of Marine in 2023 A Seoul court on Friday issued an arrest warrant for a former Marine commander accused of negligently causing the death of a young Marine in 2023 during a search mission for heavy rain victims.The Seoul Central District Court approved the arrest of L...
Top security adviser discusses deepening partnership with deputy NATO chief National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac has discussed efforts to deepen South Korea's partnership with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, particularly in the defense industry, with a visiting deputy NATO chief, the presidential office said Tuesday...
S. Korea's biggest export promotion fair kicks off ahead of APEC summit South Korea's largest export promotion fair kicked off Tuesday for a three-week run to bring global attention to Korean companies ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit set to take place here later this month, the industry ministry sai...
[Sohn Jie-ae] Yeosu — the ocean at night My family spent the long Chuseok holiday in Yeosu. The southeastern coastal city is not new to me. I remember the city decked out and festive while it hosted the International Expo in 2012. But after that visit, I had little reason to go back. Then, ...
Do Seoulites really need e-scooters or e-bikes? The city isn't sure either E-scooters are almost gone. E-bikes are booming. But Seoul still hasn’t figured out whether these short rides solve a real problem or just create new ones.Seoul once had a thing for e-scooters. You couldn’t walk a block without dodging one parked sid...
Seoul shares open sharply higher, head toward fresh record high South Korean stocks opened sharply higher Tuesday led by gains in major tech shares to set another record high, following a four-day rally.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index increased 57.28 points, or 1.5 percent, to 3,871.97 in the firs...
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