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K-pop girl group STAYC on Monday promised to showcase a bold departure from its signature “teen-fresh” style with the release of its first full-length

July 1, 2024

Kim Jong-un’s pin seen as move to solidify status as sole leader: unification ministry

A pin featuring the solitary portrait of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is perceived as an effort to reinforce his position as the sole

July 1, 2024

(LEAD) Unionized workers at Samsung Electronics say to stage 3-day full-scale strike

Unionized workers of Samsung Electronics Co. said Monday they will stage a three-day general strike as their negotiations with the management over wages and

July 1, 2024

“Big Tao” reveals serious disciplinary action will be taken against 3 Marine Police officers who allowed the illegal oil tanker to disappear.

Big Tao’ reveals serious disciplinary action will be taken against 3 marine police officers who allowed the illegal oil tanker to disappear, and is

July 1, 2024

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Lee Set to Meet Ex-President Moon Over Lunch Ahead of Party Leadership Convention

Seoul: President Lee Jae Myung was set to meet with former President Moon Jae-in over lunch on Wednesday, a meeting widely seen as an attempt

July 1, 2026

Seoul Stocks Retreat Amid Tech Sell-Off

Seoul: Seoul stocks returned earlier gains late Wednesday morning, as investors offloaded semiconductors and large-cap tech shares. After opening sharply higher, the benchmark Korea Composite

July 1, 2026

Presidential Unification Body Expands with Over 2,000 New Advisers and Overseas Growth Plans

Seoul: The Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC), a presidential advisory body focused on unification, has recently added over 2,000 new advisers and is planning an

July 1, 2026

Special Counsel Requests Arrest Warrant for Former Coast Guard Chief Over Martial Law Allegations

Seoul: A special counsel team said Wednesday it has requested an arrest warrant for Kim Jong-uk, former commissioner general of the Coast Guard, over his

July 1, 2026