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From thrillers to animation: Netflix's 2025 Korean originals promise universal fun, fresh stories

Published: October 5, 2024 17:35

The global streaming service Netflix, plans to roll out seven Korean original films next year, responding to rapidly evolving content consumption trends as movie viewing extends beyond traditional theaters.

Military jet carrying 96 Koreans arrives home from Lebanon amid escalating tensions

Published: October 5, 2024 16:35

A Korean military aircraft brought 96 nationals home from Lebanon on Saturday, the foreign ministry said, in its first evacuation operation amid escalating tensions in the region.

NomadHer empowers women through travel

Published: October 5, 2024 16:35

Kim Hyo-jeong was a student at a university in Paris when she started daydreaming about solo travel. She ended up taking a Trans-Siberian train from Paris to Vladivostok, a cross-continental journey that took 200 hours to complete. Undeterred by the…

Israel targets Hezbollah intel HQ in Lebanon, Iran says it will not back down

Published: October 5, 2024 14:05

Israel said it had targeted the intelligence headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut and was assessing the damage on Friday after a series of strikes on senior figures in the group that Iran's Supreme Leader dismissed as counterproductive.

Video of Benz owner goes viral for refusing to pay substitute driver citing body odor

Published: October 5, 2024 13:05

A video of a substitute driver repeatedly apologizing after being insulted by a Mercedes owner, who refused to pay the driving fee due to a supposed body odor, has gone viral online.

US adds a robust 254,000 jobs and unemployment dips to 4.1% in sign of still-sturdy labor market

Published: October 5, 2024 13:05

America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, the latest evidence that the U.S. labor market is still solid enough to support steady hiring and a growing economy.

Only 2 Korean diplomats fluent in Arabic at 19 Middle Eastern missions

Published: October 5, 2024 13:05

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East with the military clashes between Israel and Iran, it has been revealed that only two Korean diplomats stationed in the region are fluent in Arabic.

2 Philippine domestic helpers arrested after weeks of absence from work

Published: October 5, 2024 13:05

Two Philippine domestic helpers were arrested in the southeastern port city of Busan on Friday after weeks of absence from work without permission, according to a local immigration office.

EU presses ahead with Chinese EV tariffs after split vote

Published: October 5, 2024 13:05

Brussels will stick to plans to impose hefty tariffs on China-made electric vehicles, the EU executive said on Friday, even after the bloc's leading economy Germany rejected them and exposed a rift over its biggest trade row with Beijing in a decade. The…

FM Cho holds 1st phone talks with Japan's new foreign minister

Published: October 5, 2024 13:05

During the 25-minute conversation, Cho congratulated Iwaya on his inauguration and proposed the two sides closely communicate to expand cooperation between South Korea and Japan, the ministry said.

Gold medalist becomes spokesmodel for father's employer

Published: October 5, 2024 13:05

Park Tae-joon, who won gold in the men’s 58-kilogram taekwondo competition at the Paris Olympics in August, has become the brand ambassador of Maeil Dairies and its subsidiary, Maeil Health Nutrition. He will participate in various marketing campaigns for…

Hyundai Motor, Waymo sign autonomous vehicle tech partnership

Published: October 4, 2024 22:35

Hyundai Motor and Waymo secured a multi-year strategic partnership on Friday to advance autonomous vehicle technologies by integrating the U.S.-based company's sixth-generation self-driving technology into Hyundai's IONIQ 5 electric SUV, the companies…

Korea Zinc ownership battle intensifies with competing tender offers

Published: October 4, 2024 21:35

A battle for the management rights of Korea Zinc has reached its peak, as an alliance between private equity firm MBK Partners and Young Poong raised the tender offer price to 830,000 won ($620), Friday, to gain a controlling stake in the world’s largest…

Busking World Cup returns to Gwangju

Published: October 4, 2024 21:35

GWANGJU — Along with the newfound fall breezes comes a troop of international street performers and eccentric personalities as part of what is arguably become Gwangju’s marquee performance event of the past few years: the Busking World Cup.

S.Korea agrees to 8.3% rise in cost of maintaining US troops on peninsula

Published: October 4, 2024 21:35

Korea will contribute 1.52 trillion won ($1.13 billion) toward the cost of stationing U.S. troops in the country in 2026, reflecting an 8.3 percent increase from 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Friday.

Ruling party, presidential office at odds over resolving medical reform stalemate

Published: October 4, 2024 20:35

The presidential office remains resolute in its stance on the 2025 medical school enrollment quota, maintaining that any adjustments are no longer feasible as the college admission cycle has already begun.

US President Biden does not believe there will be 'all-out-war' in Middle East

Published: October 4, 2024 20:35

U.S. President Joe Biden said he did not believe there is going to be an 'all-out war' in the Middle East, as Israel weighs options for retaliation after Tehran's largest ever assault on its arch-enemy.

DPK head to determine future course of disputed stock income tax

Published: October 4, 2024 20:35

Rep. Lee Jae-myung, head of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), and the party leadership will decide whether to delay or abolish a planned capital gains tax on stock income after their meeting on Friday.

Injured captain Son Heung-min dropped from nat'l team for World Cup qualifiers

Published: October 4, 2024 20:35

Korea captain Son Heung-min will not play in two World Cup qualifying matches later this month due to a left hamstring injury, the national football federation announced Friday.

CJ ENM vows to become world's leading content creator

Published: October 4, 2024 20:35

BUSAN - CJ ENM, Korea's largest entertainment media conglomerate, reaffirmed its commitment to becoming a leading global content creator by maintaining its investments and utilizing storytelling as a key tool in the rapidly evolving entertainment market,…

Gwangju Biennale's 1st German pavilion opens 'in between water'

Published: October 4, 2024 19:35

The first German pavilion at a Gwangju Biennale, titled “in between water,” is open and running through Dec. 1, focusing on the collaborative and creative exchanges behind art and presenting several walk-in installations created by cross-cultural…

Seoul to host Smart Life Week ICT fair showcasing future of urban living

Published: October 4, 2024 19:35

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will host the inaugural Smart Life Week, comprehensive information and communication technology (ICT) fair, from Thursday to Saturday at COEX in southern Seoul.

Outrage as firefighters' meals cost less than convenience lunchboxes

Published: October 4, 2024 18:35

The budget for firefighters' meals is facing criticism, as some meals cost as little as 3,000 won ($2.20 USD), prompting complaints that even convenience store lunchboxes offer better quality.

Defense chief reaffirms S. Korea-US alliance during visit to Combined Forces Command

Published: October 4, 2024 18:35

Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun vowed Friday 'no mercy' for threats against South Korea and stressed that North Korea will face an 'overwhelming' response from the allies in the event of a provocation.

KG Mobility aims to expand routes, car models for trial-based self-driving taxi project

Published: October 4, 2024 18:35

KG Mobility said Friday it plans to expand service routes and car models for its trial-based nighttime autonomous taxi service in Seoul through technology cooperation with its project partner.

Mental health patient waits 5 hours for emergency admission after self-harm attempt

Published: October 4, 2024 17:35

On the evening of Sept. 11, a distress call was made to the police in Seoul, reporting that a man who had been suffering from depression attempted to harm himself at home by igniting charcoal briquettes.

Cancer, heart disease, pneumonia among major causes of death in 2023

Published: October 4, 2024 17:35

Cancer, heart disease and pneumonia were among the key causes of death for Koreans in 2023, data showed Friday, with suicide remaining the top factor among those in their 30s and younger.

National Assembly to hold revote on special probe bill targeting first lady

Published: October 4, 2024 16:35

The National Assembly on Friday was set to hold a revote on three contentious bills, including one calling for a special investigation into allegations involving first lady Kim Keon Hee, after President Yoon Suk Yeol vetoed them.

Samsung Electronics starts mass production of industry-leading SSD for AI computers

Published: October 4, 2024 16:35

Samsung Electronics said Friday it has begun mass production of its latest industry-leading solid-state drive (SSD) product optimal for usage in powerful artificial intelligence personal computers.

BTS meets Korean heritage: HYBE unveils 'Dalmajung 2024' collection

Published: October 4, 2024 14:35

HYBE, the K-pop company behind global sensation BTS, has partnered with the National Museum Cultural Foundation to release a new series of merchandise that blends the beauty of traditional Korean culture with the influence of the K-pop group.

PM orders thorough safety measures for Seoul fireworks festival

Published: October 4, 2024 14:35

'Prime Minister Han Duck-soo instructed the government Friday to take thorough measures to ensure crowd safety during the 2024 Seoul International Fireworks Festival this weekend, his office said.

Gov't pledges 'more open attitude,' urges doctors to join talks over prolonged walkout

Published: October 4, 2024 14:35

Second Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo said Friday that the government would have a 'more open attitude' as he renewed calls for doctors to join talks to resolve a prolonged walkout by trainee doctors against the government's medical reform.

Army hosts forum on int'l logistics forum with ASEAN members, US, others

Published: October 4, 2024 14:35

The Army said Friday it is holding an international forum on logistics cooperation this week with some members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the United States and other friendly countries.

Taiwan clears up, slowly re-opens after hit from Typhoon Krathon

Published: October 4, 2024 14:35

Southern Taiwan worked on Friday to clear up damage from flooding and high winds after Typhoon Krathon slammed into a major metropolis, while most of the rest of the island resumed work and financial markets re-opened.

N. Korean leader's sister derides Seoul's Hyunmoo-5 missile as 'useless'

Published: October 4, 2024 13:35

Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, on Thursday mocked South Korea's Hyunmoo-5 missile, first showcased in a recent military parade in Seoul, as a 'uselessly huge weapon.'

[INTERVIEW] From Paris to Seoul: a focused glimpse of art and emotion in Pinault Collection

Published: October 4, 2024 13:35

Upon descending into the dark, cavernous basement of SongEun Art Space in Seoul, one is immediately enveloped by the haunting echoes of arias. But whose voice is filling the air?

By-elections in mid-Oct. to become bellwether of public sentiment

Published: October 4, 2024 13:35

While the by-elections scheduled for Oct. 16 are seen as a 'mini-election' for only four local government heads and the education chief of Seoul, both the ruling and opposition parties are approaching it seriously, as it marks the first opportunity in six…

Samsung partners with CJ ENM to provide popular Korean content in US via smart TV app

Published: October 4, 2024 13:35

Samsung Electronics has started offering popular Korean entertainment content in the United States via its smart television application through partnerships with Korean entertainment giant CJ ENM, according to the company Friday.

Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa hails BIFF as 'microcosm of world cinema'

Published: October 4, 2024 13:35

BUSAN - Kiyoshi Kurosawa, one of Japan's iconic directors, praised the ongoing Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) as a miniature representation of the global film scene, highlighting his admiration for the Korean festival that provides a unique…

N. Korea launches apparent trash balloons toward S. Korea: JCS

Published: October 4, 2024 13:35

North Korea launched what appeared to be trash-carrying balloons toward South Korea early Friday morning, the South's military said, just two days after it sent more than 150 such balloons to the South.

Samsung, Hyundai chiefs to accompany Yoon on Singapore trip

Published: October 4, 2024 13:35

A group of business leaders, including Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Euisun Chung, will accompany President Yoon Suk Yeol on his visit to Singapore next week, industry sources said Thursday.

NK leader calls Yoon 'abnormal man' for talking about military action against nuclear-armed North

Published: October 4, 2024 13:35

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has strongly criticized South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, calling him an 'abnormal man' for talking about military action against the nuclear-armed North, state media said Friday.

US arranges flights to bring Americans out of Lebanon as others seek escape

Published: October 4, 2024 13:35

U.S.-arranged flights have brought about 250 Americans and their relatives out of Lebanon this week during escalated fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, while thousands of others still there face airstrikes and diminishing commercial flights.

Natural births dwindle as C-sections soar in Korea

Published: October 4, 2024 13:35

As Korea continues to grapple with a persistently low birthrate, the proportion of natural childbirths has significantly declined, with data showing that two out of three mothers are now delivering babies via cesarean section or C-section.

BMW's driving center in Korea attracts over 1.5 mil. visitors

Published: October 4, 2024 13:35

BMW Korea's driving center has attracted over 1.5 million visitors since opening a decade ago, amid the company's continued efforts to offer unique driving experiences despite it recording annual losses, according to company officials Friday.

Tender offer by MBK Partners for Korea Zinc set to expire

Published: October 4, 2024 13:35

A tender offer by private equity firm MBK Partners to gain a controlling stake in Korea Zinc, the world's biggest zinc smelter, is set to expire Friday, with all eyes on how the smelter's stock would perform, some analysts said.

Harris campaigns with Liz Cheney at the GOP's birthplace while Trump rallies in Michigan

Published: October 4, 2024 13:35

Vice President Kamala Harris rallied with Republican Liz Cheney in the birthplace of the modern Republican Party on Thursday as the pair delivered a double-barreled denunciation of GOP nominee Donald Trump as a dire threat to democracy.

Combined net profit of financial holding firms grows 3.3% on-year in H1

Published: October 4, 2024 13:35

The combined net profit of financial holding companies in Korea grew from a year earlier in the first six months of the year thanks to a sharp increase in returns from their insurance business, data showed Friday.

Wiz knock off Bears in historic KBO postseason upset

Published: October 3, 2024 21:35

Starter Wes Benjamin tossed a scoreless gem and the lineup produced just enough offense, as the KT Wiz blanked the Doosan Bears 1-0 for a historic upset in the wild card stage of the Korea Baseball Organization postseason Thursday.

BTOB's Lee Chang-sub aims for triumphant comeback after recovering from vocal condition

Published: October 3, 2024 20:35

After overcoming a serious vocal condition that had sidelined his music career earlier this year, Lee Chang-sub, a member of the K-pop boy band BTOB, is now gearing up for a comeback with his first solo album in six years, titled '1991,' an…

Foreign travelers replace declining local visitors to Jeju Island

Published: October 3, 2024 20:35

Jeju Island, which has been experiencing a decline in domestic tourists, is instead attracting a growing number of international visitors, according to the island’s tourism authority and industry experts, Thursday.

President to visit 3 Southeast Asian countries to deepen economic, security ties

Published: October 3, 2024 20:35

Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will establish a comprehensive strategic partnership during President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attendance at the ASEAN Summit in Laos next week, the presidential office said, Thursday.

Monsta X's Minhyuk completes military service, schedules fan event

Published: October 3, 2024 20:35

Minhyuk, a member of K-pop boy band MONSTA X, completed his mandatory military service on Thursday and decided to hold a fan event as his first official appearance to thank those who supported him during the hiatus.

KFA chief must go

Published: October 3, 2024 20:35

The Korea Football Association (KFA) is facing intense public criticism for its mishandling of the men’s national football team coaching appointments. KFA President Chung Mong-gyu is at the heart of the controversy, accused of bypassing established…

Sole proprietors in Korea close businesses at record rate amid recession

Published: October 3, 2024 19:35

Sole proprietors in Korea are closing their businesses at a record rate as the ongoing recession is driving consumers to spend less and go to businesses that offer cheaper alternatives, market observers said Thursday.

Korea needs to establish gambling regulatory body for development of integrated resorts: experts

Published: October 3, 2024 19:35

Korea is advised to establish a gambling regulatory organization to foster sustainable and healthy growth of integrated resorts that contain casinos, according to tourism experts, Wednesday.

Assembly to grill Apple, Google execs over in-app purchase fees

Published: October 3, 2024 19:35

The National Assembly’s Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications Committee will summon senior executives from Google and Apple to question them about their policies regarding the 30 percent fee for in-app purchases, a practice that the Korean…

[INTERVIEW] Korean film industry must guard its IP to avoid Hong Kong's fate: film council commissioner

Published: October 3, 2024 19:35

BUSAN - Korea's booming film and TV industry risks following Hong Kong film industry's post-2000 decline due to the rampant selling of intellectual property (IP) to foreign streaming platforms and unsustainable production costs, Kim Dong-won, a…

Tourism industry leaders share insights on Korean-style integrated resorts

Published: October 3, 2024 19:35

Integrated resorts are becoming a popular trend in tourism across Asia and beyond. To stay competitive on the global stage, tourism industry leaders recommend that Korea develop its own unique style of integrated resorts, blending cultural content with…

3 Constitutional Court justices to retire, sparking fears of operational paralysis

Published: October 3, 2024 19:35

Three of the nine Constitutional Court justices are set to retire in two weeks, amid a political gridlock that raises concerns about the potential paralysis of the institution for many months to come.

Singapore shows Korea model for integrated resort-driven economic boom

Published: October 3, 2024 19:35

Singapore's success with integrated resorts, which fueled substantial economic growth, provides Korea with an important lesson in balancing development with strong social safeguards to manage gambling-related risks.

Korea advised to embrace unique integrated resorts rooted in K-culture

Published: October 3, 2024 19:35

As the casino industry shifts from speculative ventures to a broader tourism-focused model, experts recommend that Korea bolster its competitiveness by enhancing its integrated resorts.

Chinese stimulus spurs return of Korean retail investors in September

Published: October 3, 2024 19:35

Korean investors are parking their cash in Chinese stocks again following the Chinese government's introduction of stimulus measures, leading to stock holdings reaching their highest level this year.

Gold soars in Korea amid Middle East tensions, US rate cut

Published: October 3, 2024 19:05

The price of gold in Korea is rising, fueled by increased tensions in the Middle East and the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate-cutting cycle, which began in September with an unusually large half-percentage-point cut.

Presidential office defends prosecution's decision of not charging first lady over luxury bag scandal

Published: October 3, 2024 18:05

The presidential office on Thursday defended a recent decision by prosecutors not to charge first lady Kim Keon Hee for accepting a luxury bag from a pastor.

Yoon to embark on 3-nation Southeast Asian trip next week

Published: October 3, 2024 18:05

President Yoon Suk Yeol will visit the Philippines, Singapore and Laos next week to attend the summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and hold bilateral talks, his office said Thursday.

Korea, Laos discuss tailored development aid projects

Published: October 3, 2024 18:05

Korea and Laos held a policy consultation meeting on official development assistance (ODA) programs meant to help the Southeast Asian country graduate from the least developed country status, Seoul's finance ministry said Thursday.

American killed in Israel's military campaign in Lebanon, family and US lawmaker say

Published: October 3, 2024 18:05

An American from Dearborn, Michigan, was killed in Lebanon in an Israeli airstrike, according to the man's daughter, friend and the U.S. congresswoman representing his constituency.

S. Korea, US to strengthen cooperation in combating N. Korean virtual asset heists

Published: October 3, 2024 17:05

South Korea and the United States have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in combating North Korea's stealing of virtual assets, the presidential office here said Thursday.

Hyundai Mobis showcases electrified parts technologies

Published: October 3, 2024 16:05

Hyundai Mobis has showcased dozens of key electrified mobility technologies, in a preemptive push to secure its next-generation growth engines even amid the ongoing chasm of electric vehicles (EV) before their mass adoption, the automotive parts maker said…

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