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SEOUL– After making an impressive debut on Billboard’s main albums chart with its previous album, K-pop boyband Seventeen now has a bigger ambition for its

October 22, 2021

Man booked on charges of violating anti-stalking law

JEONJU, South Korea– A 25-year-old man has been booked for investigation after repeatedly ringing the doorbell at the home of an ex-girlfriend, police said Friday,

October 22, 2021

Edison Motors aims to turn around SsangYong in 3-5 years

SEOUL– Edison Motors Co., the likely preferred bidder for financially troubled SsangYong Motor Co., said Friday it aims to turn around SsangYong in three to

October 22, 2021

NATO’s New Focus Reflects China’s Rise

China wasn’t on the agenda at this week’s NATO defense ministers meeting, but by the time the gathering concluded, the secretary-general had said the military

October 22, 2021

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Supreme Court Upholds Prison Term for Cho Kuk in Academic Fraud Case

SEOUL: The Supreme Court of South Korea has upheld a two-year prison sentence for Cho Kuk, a minor opposition leader and former law professor, in

December 12, 2024

Tight Races Predicted for KBO Golden Gloves in Shortstop and Catcher Categories

SEOUL: The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) is gearing up for its annual Golden Glove awards ceremony, with the shortstop and catcher positions anticipated to have

December 12, 2024

Trump Labels North Korea’s Role in Russia-Ukraine Conflict as ‘Complicating’

WASHINGTON: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has described North Korea’s involvement in Russia’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine as a “very complicating” factor, while emphasizing his positive

December 12, 2024

S. Korea and U.S. Reaffirm Alliance Amid Security Concerns

SEOUL: Acting Defense Minister Kim Seon-ho and Gen. Paul LaCamera, commander of the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command, reaffirmed the “steadfast” alliance between South Korea

December 12, 2024