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Trump says US 'low-keying it' with Iran
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260810/trump-says-us-low-keying-it-with-iran?utm_source=rss
Published: August 9, 2026 23:22
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump signaled Sunday he is prepared to let economic pressure mount against Iran, apparently backing away from ordering more military strikes even as Tehran issues tough demands. "We are low-keying it," Trump said,…
FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/todayinhistory/20260810/friday-aug-14-2026?utm_source=rss
Published: August 9, 2026 23:22
1281-During Kublai Khan's second Mongol invasion of Japan, his invading Chinese fleet of 3,500 vessels disappears in a typhoon near the Japanese coast 1842-U.S. Army Colonel Worth declares the Second Seminole War over after nearly seven years; over 3,000…
Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan in new break from Trump
Published: August 9, 2026 23:22
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a U.S.-led Gaza plan endorsed by Hamas, putting distance between himself and President Donald Trump as he tries to shore up his base ahead of close elections. After more than a week…
Kia's veteran dealer finds success in commercial vehicle niche
Published: August 9, 2026 22:07
For most of his decades-long career at Kia, Hwang Kyung-ha has built his business not through flashy marketing or showroom traffic, but through relationships that spread by word of mouth. The veteran dealer recently became one of the carmaker’s elite…
Summer heat can't cool tourists' hanbok enthusiasm
Published: August 9, 2026 22:07
Giosue, a 29-year-old Italian tourist, felt the fabric of his rented hanbok, Korea's traditional dress, clinging to his skin on a Sunday afternoon. Even with the temperature close to 30 degrees Celsius, the long top and bottom could not deter him from…
Malaysia positions itself as Korea's long-term tech partner
Published: August 9, 2026 22:07
Malaysia is seeking to elevate its economic partnership with Korea beyond traditional manufacturing and trade by positioning itself as a long-term strategic partner in high-value industries, ranging from semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) to…
Korea's inflation woes grow as heat wave drives up food prices
Published: August 9, 2026 22:07
This summer’s prolonged heat wave is pushing up food prices, raising the prospect that a rebound in inflation could be more pronounced than expected in August, according to economists, Sunday. The concern comes as underlying price pressures remain firm,…
Busan's international creative community grows together
Published: August 9, 2026 21:12
What does it mean to feel rooted in a place that isn't where you were born? It is a question South African poet Manthipe Moila explores throughout "Rootbound," her debut poetry collection examining identity, belonging, migration and home. On Aug. 15, those…
Itaewon's Lit Lounge prepares to break curfew with 'Pajama Party!'
Published: August 9, 2026 21:12
Pete Grella and John Everett started making crowds laugh 16 years ago, when they both were living in Hong Kong. After Everett moved here last year, Grella decided to hop on a plane to Korea to reunite "P" and "J." The initials from their first names…
Iran says Oman deal in 'final stages' but US must act to open Hormuz
Published: August 9, 2026 13:27
Iran said on Sunday that a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz was in its final stages but reiterated that the strait would only reopen once the United States met other conditions. A U.S. official told Reuters on Friday that…
Up to 50,000 N. Koreans to be deployed in Russia: Zelenskyy
Published: August 9, 2026 13:27
North Korea appears set to deploy an additional 30,000 to 50,000 troops to support Russia in its war with Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday. Zelenskyy made the remarks in a post on X, quoting comments he made in an interview with…
Police search Yeouido Hangang Park after bomb threat
Published: August 9, 2026 13:27
Police are conducting a search at Yeouido Hangang Park in southern Seoul after a post online claimed that an explosive device had been planted in the area, sources said Sunday. According to the Seoul Seongbuk Police Station, law enforcement received a…
Man City beat Atletico Madrid to foil Lee Kang-in's debut in Seoul
Published: August 9, 2026 13:27
Manchester City overcame a first-half deficit to beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in their preseason showdown in Seoul on Sunday, spoiling Korean star Lee Kang-in's Atleti debut in front of some 50,000 fans. After teen defender Jorge Dominguez scored for Atletico…
Police search Hangang Park after bomb threat
Published: August 9, 2026 12:22
Police are conducting a search at Yeouido Hangang Park in western Seoul after a post online claimed that an explosive device had been planted in the area, sources said Sunday. According to the Seoul Seongbuk Police Station, law enforcement received a…
Ex-PM wins Gangwon, Daegu-North Gyeongsang primaries in ruling party's leadership election
Published: August 9, 2026 11:27
Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok won the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK)'s primaries in Gangwon Province and Daegu-North Gyeongsang Province on Sunday, although the party's leadership race remains close. Kim garnered a combined 48.54 percent of…
Horse racing authority hit for hosting races under extreme heat
Published: August 9, 2026 09:27
The country’s horse racing authority has caught flak for continuing race operations despite ongoing extreme heat across the country, raising questions whether the authority’s recently announced climate measures for horses are actually being put into…
BLACKPINK meets fans for 10th anniversary
Published: August 9, 2026 09:27
K-pop girl group BLACKPINK marked its 10th debut anniversary Saturday with a meet-and-greet for 40 fans at the National Museum of Korea (NMK) in Seoul, closing a week during which the group's fandom accused its agency of mishandling the milestone. All four…
[PHOTO] Neighbors protest redevelopment plan for Yongsan Children's Garden
Published: August 9, 2026 08:17
Condolence wreaths are lined up along a sidewalk in front of Yongsan Children’s Garden in Seoul, Saturday, as part of a protest by nearby residents against the government’s plan of redeveloping the park to build new public housing. The government is…
Myanmar rejects ASEAN's call to free Aung San Suu Kyi
Published: August 9, 2026 08:17
BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military-backed government has rejected the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ renewed call for the unconditional release of detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and dismissed the need for the organization’s special envoy on…
Wildfire in Indonesian national park grows
Published: August 9, 2026 08:17
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia sent airplanes and hundreds of firefighters on Sunday to fight a blaze in a popular national park, one of a growing number of wildfires the country is battling during an unusually dry season. The largest fire reported this…
Flight cancellations, evacuations in China as Typhoon Dolphin looms
Published: August 9, 2026 07:12
BEIJING — hina's densely populated eastern coast was preparing Sunday for the arrival of Typhoon Dolphin, which has triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, evacuations and a top-level alert from authorities. Nearly 1,400 flights in and out of…
Sexual favor scandal revives doubts over Korea's historic 2002 World Cup semifinal run
Published: August 9, 2026 07:12
The disclosure of the national football association’s alleged provision of sexual entertainment to foreign referees between 2011 and 2012 is expanding beyond national disgrace toward doubts over the legitimacy of Korea’s landmark 2002 World Cup semifinal…
Activists, foreign ministry clash over approval process for Ukraine trip
Published: August 9, 2026 07:12
Rights activists under police investigation over an unauthorized visit to Ukraine in May say the Ministry of Foreign Affairs asked them to secure a recommendation from the unification minister as part of their application for exceptional passport-use…
[EXPLAINER] Why Lee ordered rethink of ISA and 'stock price suppression' rules
Published: August 9, 2026 07:12
President Lee Jae Myung ordered a full review of the government's proposed overhaul of individual savings accounts (ISAs) and measures targeting the deliberate suppression of share prices. The order came on Friday, just four days after the government…
Gov't commissions research to promote use of arctic route: sources
Published: August 9, 2026 07:12
Korea's oceans ministry has recently commissioned a research project aimed at devising strategies to promote the use of a possible arctic shipping route able to handle traffic in 2030, sources said Sunday. The project seeks to assess the commercial…
Gov't calls for better protection for vulnerable workers amid heat wave
Published: August 9, 2026 07:12
The government on Sunday called for better protection for vulnerable outdoor workers and livestock amid the ongoing heat wave, even with the most serious alerts being lifted nationwide. In a meeting attended by relevant ministries and regional authorities,…
President rushes to review policies amid growing backlash from young Koreans
Published: August 9, 2026 07:12
President Lee Jae Myung is pushing to revise policies that are criticized for going against the interests of young Koreans, as his approval rating among this demographic remains the lowest of any age group. The disputed measures span multiple sectors,…
KOSPI slump pushes trading activity to yearly low
Published: August 9, 2026 07:12
Trading value and volume on the KOSPI have dropped to their lowest levels of the year as the benchmark index extended its decline amid weakness in semiconductor heavyweights, data showed Sunday. According to the Korea Exchange, average daily trading value…
Korean football needs reckoning, not another apology
Published: August 9, 2026 07:12
The Korea Football Association (KFA) has apologized. Again. Following Korea’s disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign, a parliamentary hearing, a police search of KFA headquarters and renewed scrutiny of long-buried allegations, the KFA has acknowledged that…
Better but unequal, Part II
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260809/better-but-unequal-part-ii?utm_source=rss
Published: August 9, 2026 06:02
In my last column, I discussed some factors informing my opinion that the status of women in Korea today has improved in several respects, from life expectancy to autonomy. Korea continues to aspire to an equal opportunity society but is unequal in gender…
Horse racing authority hit for pushing race under extreme heat
Published: August 9, 2026 06:02
The country’s horse racing authority has caught flak for continuing race operations despite ongoing extreme heat across the country, raising questions the authority’s recently announced climate measures for horses are actually being put into practice.…
Goheung, Jeju vying to host Korea's 2nd space center
Published: August 9, 2026 06:02
Two regions are vying to host Korea’s planned second space center, which will be capable of launching and landing reusable launch vehicles, with the host region to be announced in October, the country’s space authority said Sunday. According to the Korea…
Retail sales index marks record drop in Q2 amid Homeplus fiasco
Published: August 9, 2026 06:02
The retail sales index at Korea's discount stores posted the sharpest year-on-year fall in the second quarter, partly due to the closure or operation suspension of stores at Homeplus, which is going through a corporate rehabilitation process, government…
As world rediscovers 'The Odyssey,' disabled actors in Greece explore pain of war
Published: August 9, 2026 05:07
EPIDAURUS, Greece — As Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” renews global fascination with Homer, a cast of disabled and non-disabled performers in Greece is staging the war’s other story. It’s not about the triumph of returning heroes, but the suffering they…
Glen Hansard guitar memorial tribute
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260809/glen-hansard-guitar-memorial-tribute?utm_source=rss
Published: August 9, 2026 05:07
Glen Hansard guitar memorial tribute
National debt doubles while Trump fortune triples
Published: August 9, 2026 05:07
National debt doubles while Trump fortune triples
Chungnam National University team develops technology to triple antimalarial compound yield
Published: August 9, 2026 05:07
A Chungnam National University research team has developed a technology that more than triples the yield of a key antimalarial compound in sweet wormwood. The university said Thursday that the team has developed a highly efficient cultivation strategy to…
Tibetan cooperative keeps centuries-old weaving tradition alive
Published: August 9, 2026 03:57
SHANNAN, Tibet — More than a dozen men and women sit at wooden looms, sliding shuttles through rows of wool yarn before pulling each thread tight. They repeat it again and again as they weave Pulu, the traditional woolen fabric that has clothed people on…
BLACKPINK meets fans for 10th anniversary as backlash builds
Published: August 9, 2026 03:57
K-pop girl group BLACKPINK marked its 10th debut anniversary Saturday with a meet-and-greet for 40 fans at the National Museum of Korea (NMK) in Seoul, closing a week during which the group's fandom accused its agency of mishandling the milestone. All four…
University of Seoul student team wins grand prize at Simulation Challenge 2026
Published: August 9, 2026 03:57
A University of Seoul student team won the grand prize at Simulation Challenge 2026, held at Yeoksam POSCO Tower in southern Seoul on July 30. The Simulation Challenge was an academic competition organized by Synopsys Korea’s Simulation & Analysis Division…
Number of Koreans not eating kimchi on rise: data
Published: August 9, 2026 03:07
Koreans are consuming significantly less kimchi than in the past despite the surge in global popularity of the country's signature side dish, data showed Sunday. According to a joint study by researchers from Chung-Ang University, Jeju National University,…
The Space Poetry Reading Society
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260809/the-space-poetry-reading-society?utm_source=rss
Published: August 9, 2026 03:07
Literature may often be associated with the printed page, but poetry transcends both medium and time. At its core, poetry is a song, brought to life through sound rather than text. Its meaning emerges through voice, breath and emotion, making every…
Profit-linked bonuses at Samsung, SK unlikely to spread across Korean biz
Published: August 9, 2026 03:07
The hefty profit-based performance bonuses at Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are unlikely to become a new norm among Korean businesses, as the government considers amending regulations to subject such bonus plans to shareholder approval. Speaking at a…
Korea's tourism balance hits record surplus since pandemic: data
Published: August 9, 2026 03:07
Korea's tourism balance hit a record surplus since the COVID-19 pandemic period, thanks to the popularity of the country's pop culture, industry data showed Sunday. The country's travel account was in the black by $596.6 million in June, marking a dramatic…
Energy demand hits yearly high on continued heat wave
Published: August 9, 2026 03:07
Korea recorded the highest electricity demand for the year in recent days amid a prolonged heat wave, industry data showed Sunday. The country's maximum electricity demand reached 95.321 gigawatts on Friday, according to data from the Korea Power Exchange…
Nat'l health insurance runs deficit in Q1
Published: August 9, 2026 02:07
The national health insurance ran a deficit of nearly 4 trillion won ($2.8 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, data showed Sunday, increasing the likelihood of a return to an annual net loss for the first time in six years. According to National Health…
Police to launch national crackdown on young gangsters
Published: August 9, 2026 02:07
The national police said Sunday they will launch a nationwide crackdown on organized crime and international transgressions in the new week, with a focus on young gangsters turning to fraud and money laundering. The Korean National Police Agency (KNPA)…
MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/todayinhistory/20260809/monday-aug-10-2026?utm_source=rss
Published: August 9, 2026 02:07
612 B.C.-Fall of Nineveh to the Babylonians and the forces of Medes, leads to the sack of one of the greatest cities in the world, the destruction of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, and the death of King Sinsharishkun [date approximate] 610-Traditional date of…
The canary in the AI coal mine
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260809/the-canary-in-the-ai-coal-mine?utm_source=rss
Published: August 9, 2026 02:07
CAMBRIDGE — The artificial intelligence (AI) race between the United States and China is accelerating at a breathtaking pace. Time and again, the US has appeared to pull ahead, only to see China quickly close the gap. At the heart of this competition lie…
Korea's energy opportunity in Central Asia
Published: August 9, 2026 02:07
For much of the post-Soviet period, Korea’s relationship with Central Asia has been defined by trade. Seoul saw Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan as emerging markets for Korean cars, electronics and consumer goods. Three…
The Beijing model meets the Brussels effect
Published: August 9, 2026 02:07
PARIS — For years, Europe and China embodied rival development and energy-transition models. Europe was primarily committed to markets, common rules, and multilateral institutions, whereas China emphasized industrial policy, infrastructure investment, and…
FIFA defends president Gianni Infantino amid UEFA conduct allegations
Published: August 9, 2026 02:07
LONDON — FIFA has issued a statement defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against what it calls a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine his leadership of the organization. The statement was released Saturday, a day after a report by British…
12-year-old girl dies after Thailand school shooting, bringing death toll to at least 8
Published: August 9, 2026 01:12
BANGKOK — A schoolgirl died from critical wounds on Saturday after a student opened fire at a high school and his home outside Bangkok the day before, bringing the death toll from the attack to at least eight people. The 14-year-old opened fire at around…
Study shows gap between ideal, actual number of children among Koreans
Published: August 9, 2026 01:12
About seven out of 10 Koreans regard having at least two children as ideal but many end up having just one due to financial burdens and other factors, a study showed Sunday. According to a survey by the Presidential Committee on Ageing Society and…
Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open waterway
Published: August 9, 2026 01:12
CAIRO/WASHINGTON/DUBAI — Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran had hit another ship there. Agreement between Iran and…
Everland fireflies light up summer darkness
Published: August 9, 2026 00:22
YONGIN, Gyeonggi Province — Step out of the scorching heat and into the twilight air, where a dim, canvas-draped shelter marks the gateway to one of summer’s most magical spectacles. Here, visitors pause to learn the fragile secret of the firefly: a…
Bessent's defense of the Yen is a risky innovation
Published: August 9, 2026 00:22
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s decision to join Japan in supporting the yen was the first joint intervention of its kind for decades and took investors by surprise. There’s a respectable case for such cooperation: The U.S. and Japan can both benefit,…
Man City boss Maresca eager to face 'fantastic' Lee Kang-in of Atletico Madrid
Published: August 8, 2026 23:12
Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca said Saturday he was "excited" to go up against the Spanish club Atletico Madrid and their new signing Lee Kang-in in a preseason match in Seoul this weekend, calling the South Korean star a "fantastic" player. The…
'Fundamental' overhaul of military service system vital for nat'l security: MMA chief
Published: August 8, 2026 23:12
A "fundamental" overhaul of Korea's military service system is vital for national security and survival, the head of the military manpower agency has said, in the face of a shrinking pool of conscripts amid a demographic cliff. Military Manpower…
Ex-PM wins Jeju, Incheon party-member primaries in leadership race
Published: August 8, 2026 23:12
Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok won party-member primaries in Incheon and Jeju Island on Saturday, a week after losing to rival Jung Chung-rae, the former ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) leader, as the party's leadership race enters its middle…
Jongno District's new strategy: Legalizing unpermitted homes to save hanok
Published: August 8, 2026 22:12
In Jongno District, the historical heart of Korea’s capital, centuries-old heritage lives alongside the messy realities of modern urban living. High-rise office towers share narrow alleyways with sprawling neighborhoods of hanok — traditional Korean…
Why some parts of Seoul are hotter than others
Published: August 8, 2026 16:07
Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. A heat wave with temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius has continued across Korea. President Lee Jae Myung said during a recent meeting with senior secretaries and aides that the current heat wave is…
From luxury queues to closing-time bargains: Korea's shopping shift
Published: August 8, 2026 16:07
As evening settled over Seoul’s western Seogyo-dong neighborhood and closing time approached, customers streamed out of a bakery café carrying bags stuffed with bread. The bakery sells its unsold bread and pastries at half price at the end of each day to…
Correctional officers struggle with suffocating 'prison smell' and more
Published: August 8, 2026 16:07
Every time senior officers finished their shifts, they would take a shower and rub skin lotion into their hair. “What is that about? Did a nightclub open nearby? Are they getting ready to go there?” The same thing happened the next day, and the day after…
New Atletico Madrid midfielder Lee Kang-in ready to give '120 percent' to help team
Published: August 8, 2026 10:52
Atletico Madrid's new Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in said Saturday he is so driven to help his Spanish club win that he will give his "120 percent" for them. The national team midfielder is set to make his Atleti debut in a preseason match against…
Mariinsky Ballet's Korean soloist to take on 'Swan Lake' prince on local stage
Published: August 8, 2026 08:32
Ballet dancer Jeon Min-chul, who has completed his first season as a first soloist with Russia’s Mariinsky Ballet, will return to his home country for his first full-length leading role since joining the prestigious company. Jeon will perform the role of…
Lee vows to review 22 policy hurdles to marriage
Published: August 8, 2026 07:27
President Lee Jae Myung on Friday said that government policies should not hinder young couples from getting married, pledging to review 22 policy areas involving marriage, including loans, housing subscriptions and taxation. “Young people should never…
Top US home retailer's 'Taste of Korea' collection looks anything but Korean
Published: August 8, 2026 07:27
SEATTLE — Williams Sonoma, one of America’s best-known upscale kitchenware and home retailers, has turned its attention to Korean cuisine with a new “Taste of Korea” collection. But Koreans in the U.S. are taking one look at the tableware and wondering…
California may fine content creators who don't disclose they were paid to post about politics
Published: August 8, 2026 07:27
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Weeks before voting ended in California's primary for governor, Los Angeles-based influencer Shaka Smith took to Instagram to tell his more than 700,000 followers whom he was voting for and why. “Healthcare shouldn't bankrupt you,…
Iran thinks US will let it keep Strait of Hormuz
Published: August 8, 2026 07:27
The Strait of Hormuz is, by some accounts, named for a Zoroastrian deity destined to emerge victorious after a 9,000-year standoff with an adversary. Iran's leaders feel their own victory is at hand and won't require the same epic patience. They are…
Eastern China braces for Typhoon Dolphin, shutting schools and tourist activities
Published: August 8, 2026 07:27
BEIJING — Authorities in eastern China shut schools and tourist sites as Typhoon Dolphin made its way toward land on Saturday. The storm’s maximum sustained winds were estimated at about 162 kilometers per hour (101 mph). It will bring heavy rains,…
'Monster heat wave' leaves 1,146 people suffering heat-related illnesses in 1 week
Published: August 8, 2026 06:27
The recent “monster heat wave,” which has given people little time to adapt to the soaring temperatures, has caused a record number of heat-related illnesses over the past week, with 1,146 people seeking emergency medical treatment. The figure is the…
Heat-related illness patients in late summer up 3-fold over past decade: data
Published: August 8, 2026 06:27
The number of heat-related illness cases reported in late summer nearly tripled in the past 10 years, government data showed Saturday. An annual average of 215 heat-related patients were reported from "ipchu" to the end of August during the 2011-2015…
Who is 1st sitting lawmaker to enter military boot camp as trainee soldier?
Published: August 8, 2026 06:27
Rep. Chun Ha-ram, floor leader of minor opposition Reform Party, will become the first sitting member of the National Assembly to undergo basic military training as a trainee soldier. According to Chun’s office on Saturday, the lawmaker, who serves on the…
Pastor Son Hyun-bo discloses July meeting with Trump, US officials
Published: August 8, 2026 06:27
Pastor Son Hyun-bo, head pastor of Segyero Church who led rallies opposing the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 7 (local time), the church disclosed on…
How New Mexico's Meta ruling could change Instagram, Facebook for teens
Published: August 8, 2026 05:22
In a landmark ruling against Meta, a New Mexico judge likened the company’s social media platforms to factories. The psychological harm to children who use Facebook and Instagram, he said, can be seen as their pollution. Judge Bryan Biedscheid fined the…
Kim Min-jae speaks out on World Cup showing, preferred traits for next Korea coach
Published: August 8, 2026 05:22
Korea national football team defender Kim Min-jae, 30, of Bayern Munich, has finally addressed the controversy surrounding his apparent protest over being substituted during the team's third group-stage match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With Korea trailing…
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' exceeds 5 mil. ticket sales in Korea
Published: August 8, 2026 04:07
The latest Spider-Man film surpassed 5 million ticket sales on the 11th day of its release in Korea, the film's local distributor said Saturday. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," the fourth installment starring Tom Holland, hit the 5 million mark Saturday…
Scorching heat continues across nation; heavy rains forecast on eastern coast
Published: August 8, 2026 04:07
Most parts of Korea were forecast to be sweltering under an extreme heat wave, as blistering heat was expected to continue with daytime highs as high as 37 degrees Celsius, according to the state weather service Saturday. Heavy rain of up to 100…
The first lady Korea watched die
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260808/the-first-lady-korea-watched-die?utm_source=rss
Published: August 8, 2026 04:07
Attitudes and conversations about Korean politics are dominated by the presidents. The generals. The dictators. The democratically elected leaders. But last week, I introduced you to Francesca Rhee. Korea's first first lady. A foreigner who wore hanboks in…
Football association apologizes amid claims it provided sexual entertainment for foreign referees
Published: August 8, 2026 04:07
The national football association apologized Saturday over allegations that it provided sexual entertainment to foreign referees before and after international matches held in the country between 2011 and 2012. The apology came after a 2016 government…
Nocturnal 'coffee frog' discovered in Costa Rica
Published: August 8, 2026 02:37
COSTA RICA — A tiny greenish, noctural frog that thrives in coffee plantations has been discovered in the Costa Rica's central Pacific region, where it also faces risks from agrochemicals used in farming. Measuring less than four centimeters and known as…
Top US home retailer's 'Taste of Korea' collection looks anything but Korean
Published: August 8, 2026 02:37
SEATTLE — Williams Sonoma, one of America’s best-known upscale kitchenware and home retailers, has turned its attention to Korean cuisine with a new “Taste of Korea” collection. But Koreans in the U.S. are taking one look at the tableware and wondering…
K-beauty has moved beyond the skin care aisle
Published: August 8, 2026 02:37
During a recent five-week visit to Korea, one thing became immediately apparent: While consumers overseas continue embracing K-beauty products, many Koreans have already moved on to the next step. For years, Korea's beauty industry has been synonymous with…
Wall Street set for best week since April as payrolls surprise eases rate-hike jitters
Published: August 8, 2026 02:37
Wall Street's main indexes were on track for strong weekly gains on Friday after data showed the U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs last month, tempering speculation of the Federal Reserve raising borrowing costs in September. A Labor Department report…
Canada tries to adapt to a future of wildfires
Published: August 8, 2026 02:37
MONTREAL, Canada — Faced with another summer when wildfires have scorched millions of hectares of land and blankets of smoke have disrupted daily life nationwide, Canada is trying to limit the annual devastation. Yet, despite procuring new water bombers…
BMW, Mercedes-Benz turn to super luxury to fend off Tesla, Chinese EV challenge
Published: August 7, 2026 22:32
BMW Korea and Mercedes-Benz Korea can better fend off the rapid rise of Tesla and Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) makers by pivoting toward Korea’s growing ultra-luxury vehicle segment — an arena where newcomers are unlikely to match their brand heritage…
American son's quest to find 'Kim,' local child saved in shadow of Korean War
Published: August 7, 2026 22:32
In the winter of 1951, amid the frozen, battered hills of Changdori, a young Korean boy found refuge alongside an American combat correspondent. The boy was known simply as “Kim.” He was roughly 15 years old, displaced by relentless bombings and navigating…
Itaewon Film Festival finds its footing and puts down roots
Published: August 7, 2026 21:02
It's one thing to plant a seed. It's another to nurture it and watch it grow. The Itaewon Film Festival is heading into its second year with clear signs of growth and maturity, demonstrating its widening impact on the neighborhood and the city around it.…
[MORNING CALM TALES] Fan death, a cautionary breeze
Published: August 7, 2026 21:02
My first summer in Korea, I thought I was going to die. The heat and the humidity were unbearable. I’d naively assumed that living near the Han River in southeastern Seoul might offer some cooling nighttime breeze. It didn’t. Not even a whisper.…
Williams Sonoma's 'Taste of Korea' collection looks anything but Korean
Published: August 7, 2026 18:27
SEATTLE — Williams Sonoma, one of America’s best-known upscale kitchenware and home retailers, has turned its attention to Korean cuisine with a new “Taste of Korea” collection. But Koreans in the U.S. are taking one look at the tableware and wondering…
US rate futures cut chances of September rate hike after jobs data
Published: August 7, 2026 17:17
U.S. hiring data for July drove financial markets to lower forecasts for the U.S. central bank raising its interest rate target at September's Federal Open Market Committee meeting, after a week in which several Fed officials made the case for lifting…
Trump nominee Todd Blanche clears major hurdle to become attorney general
Published: August 7, 2026 17:17
WASHINGTON — Republican Senator Bill Cassidy said on Friday he would back Todd Blanche for attorney general, clearing a path for Donald Trump's nominee after weeks of scrutiny over the Justice Department's independence from the White House. Cassidy emerged…
K-beauty has moved beyond the skincare aisle
Published: August 7, 2026 17:17
SEOUL — During a recent five-week visit to South Korea, one thing became immediately apparent: While consumers overseas continue embracing K-beauty products, many Koreans have already moved on to the next step. For years, South Korea's beauty industry has…
Wall St set for best week since April as payrolls surprise eases rate-hike jitters
Published: August 7, 2026 17:17
Wall Street's main indexes were on track for strong weekly gains on Friday after data showed the U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs last month, tempering speculation of the Federal Reserve raising borrowing costs in September. A Labor Department report…
70-year-old Sinchon bookstore defies decline with staff bond
Published: August 7, 2026 15:52
Seven people gathered around a small table for a lively discussion of Albert Camus' "The Stranger" in the fifth-floor lounge of Hongik Mungo in Seoul's Seodaemun District on July 29. The staff reading club calls itself Odok Odok, a pun combining the number…
'Silver ARMY' reshapes BTS fandom
Published: August 7, 2026 15:52
Vicki Ronn, a professor of English at Friends University and a BTS fan in her 60s, gave her adult son a vinyl copy of BTS member J-Hope's solo album "Jack in the Box," turning him into a dedicated fan. Ronn discovered the group in 2020. Watching BTS…
Blanche's attorney general confirmation in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nomination
Published: August 7, 2026 14:27
WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for U.S. President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department. The Alaska senator, who joins GOP…
Colombia's new president to take office in ceremony highlighting hard line on armed groups
Published: August 7, 2026 14:27
BOGOTA, Colombia — Conservative Abelardo de la Espriella will be sworn in as Colombia’s president Friday under heavy security in Cali, a city in the country’s volatile southwest, breaking with the tradition of holding the ceremony in the capital, in a move…
Gaza beekeeper starts again on rooftop amid ruins of war
Published: August 7, 2026 13:12
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories — Perched on the edge of a rooftop high above Gaza City's bombed-out landscape, Ibrahim al-Dabba lovingly tends his community of bees, cultivating a rare source of hope among the ruins of the Israel-Hamas war. Al-Dabba…
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