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Seoul: Vice Veterans Minister Kang Yun-jin will visit the United States this week to attend a South Korea-hosted international forum on veterans policies and exchanges,

August 6, 2026

Finance Minister Voices Confidence in Economy, Vows Efforts to Stabilize Stock Market

Seoul: South Korea’s finance minister on Thursday expressed confidence in the country’s economy, saying it is achieving “unprecedented” results on the back of solid growth

August 6, 2026

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Bae Ji-hwan Returns to Major League Baseball with Milwaukee Brewers

Milwaukee: Bae Ji-hwan has marked his return to the majors with a single for the Milwaukee Brewers, just days after being released by a minor

August 10, 2026

UNC Deputy Commander Highlights Crucial Multilateral Role in South Korea’s Defense

Seoul: The deputy commander of the U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) has emphasized the coalition’s significant multilateral role in defending South Korea, describing it as

August 10, 2026

HD Hyundai Heavy Secures Landmark 956 Billion-Won Engine Generator Deal in U.S.

Seoul: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. announced on Monday that it has secured a substantial 956 billion-won (US$675.1 million) contract to supply engine generators to

August 10, 2026

Gov’t to Supply 20,000 Homes by Lifting Green Belt Zones in Southern Seoul

Seoul: The South Korean government has announced plans to address housing shortages by supplying 20,000 homes through the lifting of green belt zones in the

August 10, 2026