South Korea Records Highest Tourism Surplus Since Pandemic
August 9, 2026
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‘The Odyssey’ Draws Over 290,000 Moviegoers on Opening Day, Tops Box Office
Seoul: Christopher Nolan’s new film “The Odyssey” attracted more than 290,000 moviegoers in South Korea on its opening day to reign atop the local box
August 6, 2026
BGF Retail Reports 7.6% Increase in Q2 Net Income to 56.8 Billion Won
Seoul: BGF Retail on Thursday reported its second-quarter net income of 56.8 billion won (US$40.1 million), marking a 7.6 percent increase from a year earlier.
August 6, 2026
Unification Ministry Defends North Korea Policy Amid President Lee’s Caution
Seoul: The unification ministry announced on Thursday its commitment to pursuing peaceful coexistence with North Korea, despite the challenging geopolitical climate. This statement comes in
August 6, 2026
President Lee Jae Myung Faces Political Fallout Over Constitutional Revision Controversy
Seoul: President Lee Jae Myung is grappling with a political challenge as public suspicion mounts over his alleged willingness to amend the Constitution to allow
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