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SpaceX fever drives Korean investors to space-themed ETFs
Published: June 10, 2026 07:32
Korean investors are rushing to gain exposure to SpaceX ahead of its Nasdaq debut, pouring money into space-themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as the Elon Musk-led company prepares for one of the largest initial public offerings (IPOs) in history, market…
Lee says Iran war makes N. Korea less likely to give up nukes
Published: June 10, 2026 07:32
The U.S.-Iran war has made North Korea even less likely to give up its nuclear weapons program, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said in an interview published Wednesday. Lee made the remark in a recent interview with The Economist on the occasion of…
2 Chinese nationals sentenced to prison for filming Busan naval base
Published: June 10, 2026 07:32
Two Chinese nationals were sentenced to prison Wednesday for repeatedly filming a naval base in the southeastern port city of Busan using Chinese-made drones and mobile phones, a court said. The two, who are in their 40s and 30s, received an 18-month…
Britain's Princess Anne to visit S. Korea in July
Published: June 10, 2026 07:32
Princess Anne, the younger sister of Britain's King Charles III, will visit South Korea next month for a series of events commemorating the two countries' partnership and remembering British sacrifices during the 1950-53 Korean War, the British Embassy in…
Unification advisory vice chief expects US-NK talks around US midterms
Published: June 10, 2026 07:32
Kang Chang-il, senior vice chair of a presidential advisory on unification policy, said he expected talks between North Korea and the United States will resume in the second half of this year, around the U.S. midterm elections in November. “North Korea and…
New gallery at old Seoul Station retraces Korea’s railroad history
Published: June 10, 2026 07:32
A closed railway platform that had been the de facto center of Korea’s railroad operation until its closure in 2004 has been transformed into a gallery that travels back to the venue's past. Korea Railroad Corp. (KORAIL), a state-run railway operator,…
KOSPI rout pushes forced stock sales to highest level in nearly 3 years
Published: June 10, 2026 07:32
The recent increase in stock market volatility is raising fears that retail investors who used borrowed funds to buy stocks could face heavy losses, analysts said Wednesday. Warning signs surrounding leveraged bets intensified after forced liquidations…
Gov't enlists citizen filmmakers to rebrand national 'Culture Day' for weekly audience
Published: June 10, 2026 07:32
For years, Korea’s “Culture Day” was a monthly luxury — a single Wednesday evening where discounted movie tickets and extended museum hours offered a brief respite from the daily grind. As the government attempts a sweeping expansion to make the arts…
Seoul turns QR codes into portable libraries
Published: June 10, 2026 07:32
Seoul is turning its open-air libraries into hybrid reading rooms, turning a QR code into a gateway to thousands of e-books under a new pilot program launched with Korean e-commerce company Yes24. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday it has…
Kakao union holds 1st-ever walkout over bonus pay dispute
Published: June 10, 2026 07:32
Tech giant Kakao’s labor union staged its first-ever walkout on Wednesday, escalating a dispute with management over performance-based compensation after labor and management failed to reach an agreement. It is rare for a labor union in the IT industry to…
Night markets become economic lifeline in Songpa District
Published: June 10, 2026 07:32
The traditional open-air markets of Songpa District in southeastern Seoul have long served as the hyperlocal culinary backbones of their neighborhoods, anchored by vendors hawking everything from fresh produce to hand-pinched dumplings. But as shifting…
Outgoing PM gains ground as next ruling party leader with president’s support
Published: June 10, 2026 07:32
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok is gaining momentum as a potential next leader of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), with President Lee Jae Myung publicly praising his leadership and bringing him along to an official event. The development marks a…
Polestar 4 Coupe launches in Korea with chassis upgrades, price cuts
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
Swedish electric vehicle brand Polestar has launched the 2027 Polestar 4 Coupe in Korea, introducing a name change, chassis improvements and a price reduction of up to 2 million won ($1,450) on select trims, the company said Wednesday. Online sales opened…
AI glasses used in TOEIC cheating case in Korea for 1st time
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
Cheating attempts using artificial intelligence (AI) smart glasses were caught during a Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) last month, the first such cases detected on one of Korea's most widely taken English proficiency exams. YBM…
Unionized members at Kakao stage first-ever strike
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
Unionized members at Kakao Corp. staged their first walkout in the company's history Wednesday, demanding higher bonuses and profit sharing. The walkout and a rally took place near the messenger app operator's headquarters in Pangyo, south of Seoul, from…
Lee Jung-hoo's hitting streak reaches 17 games in San Francisco's loss
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants is now the owner of the longest hitting streak by a South Korean player in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. Lee went 2-for-5 with two RBIs to extend his hitting streak to 17 games, though the Giants still lost…
GM’s next big bet: Turning EVs into power plants on wheels
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
General Motors is pushing the car beyond its form, unveiling a strategy that could transform electric vehicles into active participants in the energy grid and expand the company’s role in the rapidly evolving power economy. At its GM Empower event held in…
Gov't cash handouts estimated to have created $8.9 bil. in additional sales
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
The government's 13.5 trillion won ($8.9 billion) in cash handouts is estimated to have created an additional 2.8 trillion won in sales and contributed 0.12 percent to the country's economic growth last year, a central bank report showed Wednesday. As part…
NIS participates in joint operation to seize nearly 50 tons of drug chemicals in Thailand
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said Wednesday it has participated in a joint operation with Thai authorities to seize nearly 50 tons of drug-producing chemicals in Thailand. It marked the first time that a Korean government agency has directly…
Lee apologizes after approval rating dips, vows to work harder
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
President Lee Jae Myung offered an apology Wednesday following a poll showing a sharp drop in his approval rating, pledging to work harder with greater inclusiveness. "I humbly accept the objective assessment of the people," Lee wrote on his X account,…
Woori Bank launches integrated services for Mongolian nationals
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
Woori Bank has partnered with telecommunications provider KT and Mongolia's Trade and Development Bank (TDB) to offer integrated financial services for Mongolian nationals preparing to move to Korea, the bank said Wednesday. The three parties signed a…
Defense ministry to dismantle counterintelligence command
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
The Defense Counterintelligence Command (DCC) will be dismantled and its functions will be dispersed among newly established organizations, as part of the Ministry of National Defense's plan to reduce the unchecked power of the unit. The ministry unveiled…
From temple stays to TV: The rise of Korea's 'hip Buddhism'
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
In an age overflowing with dopamine-chasing content, travel reality shows have become a small pause for viewers worn down by busy routines. SBS’ new program “Sunim and Sonim: Soul Trip in India” takes that familiar format a step further, adding comfort and…
Netflix to launch TikTok-style video feed Clips in Korea
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
Netflix unveiled a series of updates to its streaming platform for members in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, including the introduction of a vertical video feed and new games for kids, featuring characters from the hit animation, "KPop Demon Hunters." "In…
Hyundai's self-driving chief highlights execution over development
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
The future of competition in artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous driving and software-defined vehicles (SDVs) will be determined not by who develops technologies first, but by who can bring them to market fastest, safest and at scale, said Park…
Hyundai Motor brings FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign into Rocket League, Fortnite
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
Hyundai Motor said Wednesday it has partnered with Epic Games to bring its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign into two of the world's most popular video games, extending the automaker's sports marketing into the gaming space. Beginning Thursday, Hyundai will…
Lee says Iran war makes N. Korea less likely to give up nukes
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
The U.S.-Iran war has made North Korea even less likely to give up its nuclear weapons program, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said in an interview published Wednesday. Lee made the remark in a recent interview with The Economist on the occasion of…
Main opposition party elects Rep. Jeong Jeom-sig as new floor leader
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) elected three-term lawmaker Jeong Jeom-sig as its new floor leader Wednesday, days after his predecessor resigned following the party's crushing defeat in last week's local elections. Rep. Jeong, who represents…
Second female PM
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260610/second-female-pm?utm_source=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
Timing is often an unruly thing. Many pundits have stressed the importance of timing in life. What I mean to say is, it is high time that Korea usher in another woman into a higher government office. The nation produced its first female president, Park…
Endangered mountain goats get 2nd chance at survival on Mount Songni
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
Six long-tailed gorals, a critically endangered mountain goat species, were released into the jagged crags of Mount Songni National Park Wednesday, marking a crucial step in Korea’s ambitious decade-long campaign to reestablish a self-sustaining wild…
New exhibition traces K-culture’s deep regional roots
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
As Korean pop music, television dramas and cinema continue to capture global audiences, a new state-backed exhibition is turning its attention to a foundational question: What are the actual roots of the contemporary “K” phenomenon? The Ministry of…
HD Hyundai partners with Canadian university in bid for submarine contract
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
HD Hyundai signed a research and development agreement with the University of British Columbia (UBC) as part of a broad campaign to win Canada's planned submarine procurement contract, the Korean shipbuilding conglomerate said Wednesday. HD Korea…
Samsung mulls new chip packaging plant in Gwangju
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
Samsung Electronics is doing a feasibility study on establishing a semiconductor packaging plant in the southwestern city of Gwangju, government and industry officials said Wednesday, noting that plans will likely be announced during a presidential meeting…
Chief regulator says efforts underway to ease network separation rules in response to AI security threats
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
The chief of the country's financial regulator said Wednesday that his agency is accelerating moves to ease rules on so-called network separation in order to help financial companies better respond to rising security threats in the artificial intelligence…
Korea pushes to make historic street markets more user-friendly
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
Korea’s tourism authorities are turning their attention to traditional street markets, launching a standardized campaign Friday to target long-standing consumer friction points such as unlisted prices, poor hygiene and cash-only transactions. The Ministry…
Spielberg returns to familiar territory with ‘Disclosure Day’
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
Master of science fiction Steven Spielberg returns to the world of extraterrestrials with “Disclosure Day,” his fourth film centered on alien encounters. Nearly five decades after “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977) and more than 20 years after…
Finda, Upstage team up to build finance-focused agentic AI platform
Published: June 10, 2026 06:27
Fintech platform Finda has signed a memorandum of understanding with artificial intelligence (AI) startup Upstage to jointly develop an agentic AI platform tailored to financial services, the company said Wednesday. The partnership will combine Finda's…
Actor Park Kyung-hye says $20,000 jaw surgery influenced food-cutting habit
Published: June 10, 2026 05:12
Korean actor Park Kyung-hye said her habit of cutting food into small pieces stems from a history of extensive dental work. In a video posted Sunday on her YouTube channel, "Gyeonghye Bollae," Park performed home repairs and addressed why she went viral…
Handong Global University seeks to build worldwide Christian academic network
Published: June 10, 2026 05:12
Handong Global University in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, is pursuing a globalization strategy that goes well beyond conventional student exchanges — aiming to become a hub connecting Christian universities, professionals and organizations across the…
Step inside Joseon king's office at Deoksu Palace this June
Published: June 10, 2026 05:12
Seoul's royal palaces offer visitors a journey through Korea's dynastic past, from ceremonial throne halls to tranquil gardens tucked behind stone walls. Deoksu Palace is one of Seoul's five major royal palaces, alongside Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok…
Samsung SDS partners with AI security firms to boost cloud protection
Published: June 10, 2026 05:12
Samsung SDS is partnering with U.S.-based artificial intelligence (AI) security startup XBOW and Korean cloud security firm Tatum Security to strengthen its AI-powered cloud security capabilities. The company said Wednesday that the partnerships with…
Xi emboldens Kim Jong-un
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/editorial/20260610/ed-xi-emboldens-kim-jong-un?utm_source=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 05:12
Kim Jong-un has good reason to believe that time is on his side. North Korea’s restoration of a mutual defense alliance with Russia in 2024 appears to have raised concerns in China that its leverage over Pyongyang may be eroding. Chinese President Xi…
Bill Gates to testify in congressional panel's Jeffrey Epstein investigation
Published: June 10, 2026 05:12
WASHINGTON — Bill Gates will appear Wednesday before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files, becoming the latest powerful figure linked to the disgraced financier to testify. Members of the House Oversight Committee are slated to…
Corporate growth slows, but profitability improves in 2025: BOK
Published: June 10, 2026 05:12
Korean companies reported slower sales growth in 2025 due to a global oversupply of petrochemicals, but their profitability improved on higher semiconductor prices, the central bank said Wednesday. The combined sales of 34,456 companies subject to external…
Samsung tops global chipmakers with nearly $59.2 bil. in investment
Published: June 10, 2026 05:12
Samsung Electronics spent nearly 90 trillion won ($59.2 billion) on capital expenditures and research and development (R&D) in 2025, making it the biggest investor among the world's top 10 semiconductor companies, industry data showed Wednesday. The Korean…
Death toll from Philippines quake rises to 46
Published: June 10, 2026 05:12
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines — Rescuers in the southern Philippines pulled a body from the rubble of a collapsed supermarket on Wednesday, as the death toll from a major earthquake climbed to 46. The 7.8-magnitude tremor just off the coast of Mindanao on…
Korea's only giant panda family welcomes new cub
Published: June 10, 2026 05:12
Korea's only giant panda family has grown once again. Everland, the country's only zoo housing giant pandas, announced Wednesday that female panda Ai Bao gave birth to a healthy female cub on June 3, marking the third successful giant panda birth in Korea.…
Journalists from 7 countries visit Sungkyunkwan University as part of Korea program
Published: June 10, 2026 05:12
A delegation of journalists from seven countries visited Sungkyunkwan University on June 4 to learn about Korea’s artificial intelligence (AI) policies, educational initiatives and talent development strategies, the school said Wednesday. The delegation…
'We thought they'd get married': Why Sooyoung, Jung Kyung-ho's breakup hit fans hard
Published: June 10, 2026 05:12
The breakup of Girls' Generation member Sooyoung and actor Jung Kyung-ho has sparked unusually emotional reactions online, with many fans saying they believed the couple would eventually get married. The two stars recently confirmed they had ended their…
Lee set for summit talks with leaders of Belgium, EU
Published: June 10, 2026 05:12
President Lee Jae Myung was set to hold summit talks Wednesday with the prime minsiter of Belgium and leaders of the European Union (EU), with enhancing trade with the region likely to be the main topic. The president was scheduled to first hold talks with…
Filipino killer of Korean businessman nabbed as Lee hails arrest
Published: June 10, 2026 05:12
A dismissed high-ranking Philippine police officer convicted of orchestrating the 2016 killing of Korean businessman Jee Ick-joo has been arrested in Manila after nearly two years on the run, authorities said Wednesday. President Lee Jae Myung welcomed the…
KRX issues sell-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp fall
Published: June 10, 2026 05:12
Korea's bourse operator on Wednesday activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the index slid sharply. Program trading for the KOSPI was suspended for five minutes around 1:16 p.m., according to the Korea…
US, Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter
Published: June 10, 2026 05:12
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated Wednesday following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic. Iran launched attacks in…
What if you accidentally take a bite of street food pecked by pigeons?
Published: June 10, 2026 05:12
Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. The hygiene risks posed by urban pigeons have once again become a concern for the public. Recently, videos showing pigeons pecking at street foods such as egg bread, chicken skewers and sausages displayed at…
Trump has all the cards in chess match with Iran
Published: June 10, 2026 05:12
Trump has all the cards in chess match with Iran
Baskin-Robbins bets on AI to answer franchisees’ questions in real time
Published: June 10, 2026 05:12
Baskin-Robbins franchise owners in Korea may soon have a new source of support for everything from product launches to store operations: an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot designed to answer questions instantly. Hyundai Futurenet, the information and…
BYD to debut signature hybrid vehicle technology at Busan Int'l Mobility Show
Published: June 10, 2026 03:52
BYD Korea will showcase its proprietary hybrid vehicle technology at the Busan International Mobility Show 2026, stepping up its campaign to win over consumers in one of Asia’s most competitive auto markets. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant plans to…
SKT, NTT, Chunghwa Telecom to jointly launch $500 mil. AI fund
Published: June 10, 2026 03:52
SK Telecom said Wednesday it will establish a $500 million artificial intelligence (AI) investment fund with Japan's NTT and Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom, marking a cross-border push by three of East Asia's largest telecommunications companies to jointly…
Gov't resumes awarding state honors to democracy martyrs after 4-year suspension
Published: June 10, 2026 03:52
The government resumed awarding state honors to pro-democracy martyrs and activists Wednesday after a four-year suspension that began under the administration of ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol in 2022. Twenty-eight individuals and three…
9 still life photographers claim new spotlight in AI era at Kukje Gallery
Published: June 10, 2026 03:52
In an age when artificial intelligence (AI) can generate slick images in seconds, Kukje Gallery is highlighting the power of a patient gaze and an optical lens. The gallery’s new photography exhibition, “Objects in Oscillation,” brings together nine…
When humility becomes code: How AI is learning to say ‘I don’t know’
Published: June 10, 2026 03:52
Leo Anthony Celi, an intensive care doctor in Boston, is working to make artificial intelligence (AI) more humble. He works at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, leads research at MIT's Institute for Medical Engineering and Science, and teaches at…
US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter
Published: June 10, 2026 03:52
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated Wednesday following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic. Iran launched attacks in…
21 people taken into custody at 'rowdy' Knicks watch party
Published: June 10, 2026 03:52
NEW YORK — An NBA finals viewing party in Manhattan on Monday turned “incredibly reckless,” New York City police claimed, as some dejected Knicks fans scaled light poles, pelted officers with objects and ripped signs out of the street following the team’s…
5,700 messages flood social media of Girls' Generation's Sooyoung after Jung Kyung-ho split
Published: June 10, 2026 02:32
Girls' Generation member and actress Sooyoung is receiving an outpouring of support from fans after confirming the end of her long-term relationship with actor Jung Kyung-ho. The breakup news was officially confirmed Tuesday, ending one of Korea's most…
Are Korean boycotts intense but temporary?
Published: June 10, 2026 02:32
SEATTLE — Just over three weeks after Starbucks Korea sparked outrage with its "Tank Day" promotion that coincided with the May 18 Gwangju Uprising, the company is already showing signs of a comeback. Starbucks gift certificates have once again become the…
SKT to form joint AI fund with Japanese, Taiwanese telecom operators
Published: June 10, 2026 02:32
Korea's SK Telecom said Wednesday it has joined hands with major telecommunication operators from Japan and Taiwan to form a joint fund for investments in next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. SKT, Japan's NTT and Taiwan's Chunghwa…
Riverside fan zone to bring World Cup spirit to Seoul
Published: June 10, 2026 02:32
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will launch a World Cup-themed fan zone at Ttukseom Hangang Park on Friday, providing a dedicated space for residents to rally behind the Korean national football team. Running through June 28, the event coincides with the…
N. Korea's main newspaper extensively covers Kim-Xi summit
Published: June 10, 2026 02:32
North Korea's Rodong Sinmun continued its sweeping coverage of Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Pyongyang for a second straight day Wednesday, dedicating four of its six pages to the summit between Xi and its leader Kim Jong-un. The official…
BTS' 'ARIRANG' lands on Billboard 200 for 11th straight week
Published: June 10, 2026 02:32
K-pop supergroup BTS remained on the Billboard 200 chart for the 11th consecutive week with its latest album, "ARIRANG." The group's fifth studio album ranked No. 11 in the latest tracking week, down two spots from the previous week, according to the chart…
Korea, China urged to deepen tech cooperation despite intensifying competition
Published: June 10, 2026 02:32
Korea and China should seek deeper cooperation in emerging technologies despite growing competition and worsening global fragmentation, scholars said Tuesday, arguing that no country can dominate the next wave of innovation alone. The remarks came at the…
Is a UFC fight at the White House who we really are?
Published: June 10, 2026 02:32
Polls indicate that President Donald Trump is doing a lot that most Americans don’t support: The war with Iran; the arbitrary tariffs; the retribution campaign against his perceived enemies; the 250-foot Triumphal Arch; the $1.776 billion fund intended to…
Incheon Airport immigration on high alert ahead of BTS concert in Busan
Published: June 10, 2026 02:32
The Incheon Airport Immigration Office is on high alert over an anticipated surge in international arrivals ahead of the upcoming BTS concert in the nation’s southeastern port city of Busan. The two-day concert, which kicks off Friday, will attract a huge…
Seoul Mayor Oh targets 'global top 3' status for city after election win
Published: June 10, 2026 01:12
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has vowed to prioritize elevating Seoul into a "global top three city" during his new term following his victory in the June 3 local elections. Oh made the pledge in an interview with Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday after winning last…
Financial authorities stress future-oriented investment on strong tax gains
Published: June 10, 2026 01:12
Korea's financial authorities on Wednesday stressed the need to pursue future-oriented investment based on an expected increase in tax revenue brought on by the robust economy. Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol discussed the agenda during a meeting with Bank…
Households' financial expenditures rise at fastest clip in 24 years in Q1: data
Published: June 10, 2026 01:12
Households' spending on financial and insurance services, including stock trading commission fees, rose at the fastest pace in 24 years in the first quarter as the stock market rally boosted trading activity, central bank data showed Wednesday. According…
Gov't vows support for Korean firms joining Middle East rebuilding projects
Published: June 10, 2026 01:12
The government will offer proactive support for Korean businesses seeking to participate in reconstruction projects in the Middle East, the finance ministry said Wednesday. Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol discussed the agenda during a meeting with other…
Seoul shares open sharply lower on renewed Iran tensions, US tech losses
Published: June 10, 2026 01:12
Korean stocks started sharply lower Wednesday on news that the United States has launched new strikes on Iran and overnight tech losses on Wall Street. After opening 2.43 percent lower, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) shed 125.98…
'Teach You a Lesson' debuts atop Netflix's weekly non-English chart
Published: June 10, 2026 01:12
The school drama series "Teach You a Lesson" released last week hit No. 1 on Netflix's non-English show chart, while several other Korean shows also landed in the top 10, the streaming platform said Wednesday. "Teach You a Lesson," released on Friday,…
Financial authorities to launch probe into possible unfair trading in FX market
Published: June 10, 2026 01:12
Korea's financial authorities on Wednesday launched probes into possible unfair trading activities in the foreign exchange market, addressing the Korean won's recent sharp slide against the greenback. The Bank of Korea and the Financial Supervisory Service…
How dare coffee?!
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260610/how-dare-coffee?utm_source=rss
Published: June 9, 2026 23:52
"How dare coffee?!" Those were the words uttered by a TV news anchor in a clip that went viral in Korea. He was condemning the perfidy of Starbucks in making light of the May 18, 1980 Gwangju Massacre by the military forces of Chun Doo-hwan. Despite the…
S. Korea train behind closed doors in prep for World Cup opener
Published: June 9, 2026 23:52
ZAPOPAN, Mexico — With their first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, South Korea trained behind closed doors at their base camp in Mexico on Tuesday. The Korea Football Association (KFA) also didn't make any player available for…
Using AI to test policy language
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260610/using-ai-to-test-policy-language?utm_source=rss
Published: June 9, 2026 23:52
WASHINGTON, DC — Earlier this year, researchers at Anthropic made a remarkable discovery. Studying the internal mechanisms of Claude Sonnet 4.5, the company’s large language model (LLM), they identified what they called “emotion concepts”: internal…
Unhappy hour
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260610/unhappy-hour?utm_source=rss
Published: June 9, 2026 23:52
Unhappy hour
US strikes Iran after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter
Published: June 9, 2026 23:52
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military said Tuesday it has begun strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic. In a statement posted…
Unionized members at Kakao to stage first-ever strike
Published: June 9, 2026 23:52
Unionized members at Kakao Corp. were set to stage its first walkout in the company's history Wednesday, demanding higher bonuses and profit sharing. The walkout and a rally will take place near the messenger app operator's headquarters in Pangyo, south of…
US says it begun strikes against Iran following crash of Army Apache helicopter off Oman coast
Published: June 9, 2026 22:37
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military said Tuesday it has begun strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic. In a statement posted…
S. Korea looking to take care of business in opener vs. Czechia
Published: June 9, 2026 22:37
ZAPOPAN, Mexico — South Korean players and coaches have long talked about the importance of winning the first match at this year's FIFA World Cup, stressing how taking care of business from the get-go will set the tone for the rest of the way. That…
Summit shows China more focused on countering US influence than curbing NK nukes: experts
Published: June 9, 2026 22:37
WASHINGTON — China appeared more focused on countering U.S. regional influence than on addressing North Korea's nuclear program, given the absence of any public reference to Pyongyang's denuclearization in either country's readout of their summit this…
SK hynix tops job seekers' wish list amid semiconductor boom
Published: June 9, 2026 22:37
For many young Koreans, landing a job at SK hynix has become a career goal. "After nearly three years of preparation, I finally landed a position in SK hynix's maintenance line, which had long been my dream," one user recently wrote on a Naver community…
Xi thanks Kim for 'fruitful' summit: KCNA
Published: June 9, 2026 22:37
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has received a letter from Chinese President Xi Jinping thanking him for "fruitful" summit talks and warm hospitality, Pyongyang's state media reported Wednesday. In the letter, Xi said the two leaders had exchanged views…
Another sell-off for AI stocks sends Wall Street reeling
Published: June 9, 2026 18:27
NEW YORK — Another sell-off for high-flying artificial-intelligence stocks whipsawed Wall Street on Tuesday. The S&P 500 dropped 0.9 percent after careening between an early gain of 1 percent and a midday loss of 2.3 percent, sinking further from its…
House passes bill to establish S. Korea-US-Japan parliamentary dialogue
Published: June 9, 2026 18:27
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan bill aimed at establishing a formal inter-parliamentary dialogue among South Korea, the United States and Japan to advance their cooperation on security, economic and other priorities,…
Oil inventories headed toward multi-decade lows, US EIA warns
Published: June 9, 2026 18:27
NEW YORK — Oil stockpiles in the world's largest economies are headed toward the lowest levels since at least 2003 as inventories are drawn down at a record pace due to the lost output from the Iran war, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said on…
Trump says Iran downed Apache helicopter, US must react
Published: June 9, 2026 18:27
WASHINGTON/BEIRUT/DUBAI — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Iran had shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter that was patrolling the Strait of Hormuz overnight and vowed to respond, but gave no other details. "I have just been informed by our Great…
What to know about Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee and ruling against it
Published: June 9, 2026 16:57
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump last year dramatically ratched up the fee for H-1B work visas to $100,000 , saying it would protect American workers from losing their jobs to lower-paid foreigners. But on Monday a federal judge struck down the fees,…
US customs agency, trade judge to seek path to final tariff refunds
Published: June 9, 2026 16:57
NEW YORK — Officials from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency head to a federal trade court on Tuesday to try to find a way to refund tens of billions of dollars of tariffs that were collected and later deemed illegal by the Supreme Court. Judge…
Caregiver tragedy: Son sentenced to 7 years for killing bedridden mother
Published: June 9, 2026 16:57
A man in his 40s drove toward Paldang Dam, just east of Seoul, on March 3, 2025, with his 86-year-old father and his 82-year-old mother, who had spent years bedridden. Late spring snow fell silently outside the car. Wrapped in thick clothes, his mother sat…
Lee arrives in Brussels for summits with Belgian, EU leaders
Published: June 9, 2026 16:57
BRUSSELS — President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Brussels on Tuesday as part of his 10-day trip that will later take him to Italy and France for the Group of Seven (G7) summit. On the first day of his visit to Belgium, Lee was scheduled to meet with the South…
Korean American author explores identity, memory through cross-cultural lens
Published: June 9, 2026 15:27
For nearly five decades, Nicole Ochongae Conrad has lived between cultures, and that experience — of belonging fully to neither Korea nor America while being shaped by both — became the foundation of a career in photography, education and cultural…
Jun Ji-hyun opens up about 'Colony' role, timeless beauty praised by viewers
Published: June 9, 2026 15:27
Actor Jun Ji-hyun spoke candidly about the widespread praise for her appearance following the release of the new zombie thriller "Colony." "There was no intention whatsoever, so it was unexpected that people responded so positively," Jun said in a recent…
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