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Samsung Electronics’ striking labor union calls on Chairman Lee to solve weekslong strike
SEOUL, Aug. 1 (Yonhap) — Samsung Electronics Co.’s largest labor union on Thursday urged company Chairman Lee Jae-yong to intervene in a weekslong strike after
(Olympics) Reigning bronze medalists lose in quarterfinals in badminton women’s doubles
Kim So-yeong and Kong Hee-yong lost in the quarterfinals of the women’s doubles in badminton at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, falling short in a
Gov’t mulls additional financial support over Qoo10 incident
Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok vowed Thursday to seek measures to extend additional financial support for vendors and customers hit by payment delays on e-commerce platforms
(2nd LD) Fed freezes key rate for 8th straight time, hints at September cut possibility
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its benchmark lending rate steady for an eighth consecutive time, while its chair said a rate cut could
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Cloudy Skies and Rainy Forecast for South Korea’s Major Cities
Seoul: South Korea’s weather forecast for Thursday suggests a variety of weather conditions across the country’s major cities, with a general trend of cloudy skies
Reliable S. Korea-Australia Energy Supply Vital Amid Middle East Impact: Australian FM
Seoul: Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Thursday called for stronger energy security cooperation with South Korea amid the uneven impact of the ongoing Middle
Apartment Fire in Uiwang Claims Two Lives, Six Injured
Uiwang: A fire broke out at an apartment in Uiwang, just south of Seoul, on Thursday, killing two people and injuring six others, officials said.
Cargo Union and BGF Logis Reach Agreement After 10-Day Standoff
Jinju: Unionized cargo workers and convenience store chain CU’s logistics affiliate, BGF Logis, have reached a collective agreement, concluding a 10-day blockade of the chain’s