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Seoul: Today marks significant historical events in Korean history, spanning over a century of transformative developments and pivotal moments. These events reflect the complex and

August 19, 2026

Budget Minister Urges End to Subway Protests While Pledging Thorough Budget Review

South korea: South Korea’s budget minister on Wednesday called on a disability rights advocacy group to refrain from staging protests on subway platforms causing service

August 19, 2026

KOSPI 200 Sees Significant Declines in Major Stocks

Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index experienced notable declines in various stocks, with several companies closing lower in the latest trading session. Among the significant drops,

August 19, 2026

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Seoul Shares Plunge Nearly 6% Amid Tech Rout and Rising Yields

Seoul: Seoul shares dipped nearly 6 percent Wednesday, led by steep losses in chipmakers, as rising oil prices and global bond yields dampened investor sentiment.

August 19, 2026

Bipartisan Senators Urge Reversal of South Korea-U.S. Military Exercise Cuts

Washington: Two senators have called on U.S. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to reconsider the decision to scale back the South Korea-U.S.

August 19, 2026

Trump’s Call to Reduce South Korea-U.S. Military Drills Sparks Concerns Over Alliance Stability

Seoul: U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred controversy with a social media post announcing his directive to the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises

August 19, 2026

DP Leader Calls for Supreme Court Chief’s Resignation Over Nominee Recommendations

Busan: Kim Min-seok, former prime minister and the newly elected chief of the ruling Democratic Party (DP), has publicly called for the resignation of Supreme

August 19, 2026