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Gwacheon: Investigators raided the National Election Commission (NEC) on Friday to secure evidence over suspicions of data manipulation in connection with the June 3 local

August 7, 2026

National Security Adviser Meets New U.S. Ambassador in South Korea

Seoul: National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac has met with the new U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, Michelle Steel, for the first time since she assumed

August 7, 2026

BLACKPINK to Celebrate 10th Anniversary with Exclusive Fan Event in Seoul

Seoul: K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its debut with a small-scale meet-and-greet for fans in Seoul, bringing all four members

August 7, 2026

Kakao Q2 Net Profit Plummets by 89.5% to 18 Billion Won

Seoul: South Korean internet tech giant Kakao Corp. on Thursday reported a second-quarter net profit of 18 billion won (US$12.6 million), marking an 89.5 percent

August 6, 2026

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South Korea’s Oceans Ministry Launches Research on Arctic Shipping Route

Seoul: South Korea’s oceans ministry has recently commissioned a research project aimed at devising strategies to promote the use of a possible Arctic shipping route

August 9, 2026

South Korea’s Military Service System Requires ‘Fundamental’ Overhaul for National Security, Says MMA Chief

Seoul: A “fundamental” overhaul of South Korea’s military service system is essential for the country’s national security and survival, according to Military Manpower Administration (MMA)

August 9, 2026

Grateful Lee Kang-in Vows to Keep Improving for Atletico Madrid, Nat’l Team

Seoul: Following his debut for the Spanish club Atletico Madrid in Seoul on Sunday, South Korean international Lee Kang-in promised his fans he will try

August 9, 2026

South Korea Prepares for Varied Weather Conditions on Sunday

Seoul: South Korea is set to experience a range of weather conditions on Sunday, with temperatures and precipitation chances varying across the country’s major cities.

August 9, 2026