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Seoul shares ended higher for a third consecutive day Friday as investors cheered an earnings surprise from Samsung Electronics Co. amid hopes for softening

July 5, 2024

Gov’t weighing measures to deal with trainee doctors who refuse to return to hospitals

The government has been weighing measures on how to deal with trainee doctors who refuse to return to hospitals in protest of medical reform,

July 5, 2024

FM highlights importance of ‘mutually considerate’ attitude in bilateral ties with Japan

Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul stressed the importance of a mutually considerate attitude in bilateral ties with Japan as he met with the country’s new

July 5, 2024

Pathum Thani Election Commission has sent the results of the provincial administrative organization president election to the central Election Commission.

Pathum Thani, July 5 – The Pathum Thani Election Commission has sent the results of the election for the provincial administrative organization president, in

July 5, 2024

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South Korea’s Financial Assets in U.S. Reach Record High in 2025

Seoul: South Korea’s financial assets in the United States soared to a new all-time high last year due to increased investments in the U.S. stock

June 26, 2026

20,000 Fans Expected to Rally at Gwanghwamun for South Korea’s Critical Match Against South Africa

Seoul: Up to 20,000 fans were expected to gather in Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square on Thursday to cheer for South Korea in its final group stage

June 26, 2026

Lee to Have Lunch Meeting with Ex-President Moon at Cheong Wa Dae Next Wednesday

Seoul: President Lee Jae Myung will have a lunch meeting with former President Moon Jae-in at Cheong Wa Dae next week, a presidential spokesperson announced

June 26, 2026

S. Korea to Send Delegation to Europe for Space Cooperation Expansion

Brussels: South Korea plans to dispatch a public-private delegation to Europe next week in a bid to broaden cooperation in the space sector with European

June 26, 2026