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Gyeongju: A conservative journalist has suggested that Chinese President Xi Jinping might visit South Korea to participate in the forthcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.

July 12, 2025

N. Korea and China Agree to Resume Passenger Train Services Between Pyongyang and Beijing

Pyongyang: North Korea and China have reached an agreement to restart passenger train services connecting Pyongyang and Beijing as early as next month, following a

July 12, 2025

BLACKPINK’s New Single ‘Jump’ Tops iTunes Charts in 47 Countries

Seoul: Girl group BLACKPINK’s new digital single, “Jump,” topped iTunes charts in 47 countries, YG Entertainment said Saturday. The song released Friday marks the group’s

July 12, 2025

S. Korea’s Prehistoric Petroglyphs Inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List

Ulsan: A set of prehistoric rock carvings in southeastern South Korea has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list, a South Korean cultural agency announced

July 12, 2025

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Police Launch Probe Into Medical Syringe Hoarding Amid War-Related Shortage

Seoul: Police said Monday they have launched an investigation into four companies suspected of hoarding medical syringes in violation of a government ban amid a

April 27, 2026

S. Korea Partners with Google DeepMind for AI-Led Science Innovation Project

Seoul: The government has partnered with Google DeepMind, an artificial intelligence (AI) research laboratory under Alphabet Inc., for its AI-led science and technology innovation project,

April 27, 2026

Samsung SDS and LG CNS Secure Exclusive Sales Rights for ChatGPT Edu in South Korea

Seoul: Samsung SDS Co. and LG CNS Co. have successfully secured exclusive sales rights for ChatGPT Edu in South Korea, marking a significant milestone in

April 27, 2026

HS Hyosung Advanced Q1 Net Income Drops 33.1% to 6.7 Billion Won

Seoul: HS Hyosung Advanced on Monday reported its first-quarter net profit of 6.7 billion won (US$4.6 million), marking a decline of 33.1 percent from the

April 27, 2026