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August 9, 2026
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Baseball League Cancels Remaining Games This Week Due to Heat Wave
Seoul: The South Korean professional baseball league has announced the cancellation of all games scheduled for the rest of this week due to an ongoing
August 6, 2026
Korea’s AI Talent Drain Threatens National Ambitions
Seoul: A warning light is flashing for Korea’s AI industry. According to Yonhap News Agency, the World Bank’s “World Development Report 2026: The Promise of
August 6, 2026
‘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
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National Health Insurance Faces Q1 Deficit of Nearly 4 Trillion Won
Seoul: The national health insurance reported a deficit of nearly 4 trillion won (US$2.8 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, raising the possibility of
August 9, 2026
Energy Demand Hits Yearly High on Continued Heat Wave
Seoul: South Korea recorded the highest electricity demand for the year in recent days amid a prolonged heat wave, industry data showed Sunday. The country’s
August 9, 2026
Police to Initiate Nationwide Crackdown on Emerging Young Gangsters
Seoul: The national police announced plans to launch a comprehensive crackdown on organized crime and international offenses, focusing primarily on young gangsters involved in fraud
August 9, 2026
Food Prices Surge Amid Unprecedented Heat Wave in South Korea
Seoul: Prices of agricultural goods in South Korea have spiked as the country grapples with a severe heat wave, industry data showed Sunday. The retail
August 9, 2026