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Seoul: The Lee Jae Myung administration announced a controversial tax reform package that has raised concerns among homeowners and policymakers. The package, unveiled after five

August 6, 2026

Severe Heat Wave Forecast to Ease Slightly This Weekend

Seoul: The ongoing extreme heat wave is expected to slightly subside this weekend after reaching its peak, the state weather service said Thursday. The current

August 6, 2026

LIG DandA Q2 Net Income Declines by 24.4 Pct to 78.2 Billion Won

Seoul: LIG Defense and Aerospace (DandA) Co. announced on Thursday that its net profit for the second quarter amounted to 78.2 billion won (approximately US$55.1

August 6, 2026

PM Calls for AI-Based Medical Services

Seoul: The government will strengthen artificial intelligence-based medical services, including telemedicine for those living in remote regions, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Thursday. “It is

August 6, 2026

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USFK Air Defense Brigade Joins U.S. Missile Defense Exercise in Palau

Palau: An air defense artillery brigade under the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) participated in a recent air and missile defense exercise led by the U.S.

August 9, 2026

Ex-PM Kim Wins Gangwon, Daegu-North Gyeongsang Primaries in Leadership Election

Seoul: Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok won the ruling Democratic Party (DP)’s primaries in Gangwon Province and Daegu-North Gyeongsang Province on Sunday, although the party’s

August 9, 2026

South Korean Swimmer Park Tae-hwan Makes History with Olympic Gold

Seoul: South Korean swimmer Park Tae-hwan secured a historic victory by winning the country’s first Olympic gold in swimming during the 2008 Beijing Games. Park

August 9, 2026