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From thrillers to animation: Netflix's 2025 Korean originals promise universal fun, fresh stories
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/689_383657.html?utm_source=fl
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.
Korean man arrested in Thailand for alleged drug trafficking: report
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Published: October 5, 2024 16:35
A Korean man, who has been wanted in his home country for alleged drug trafficking, has been arrested in Thailand, a local media report showed Saturday.
Military jet carrying 96 Koreans arrives home from Lebanon amid escalating tensions
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/120_383655.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/special/2024/10/177_383658.html?utm_source=fl
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…
Additional case of lumpy skin disease confirmed in Korea
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/371_383652.html?utm_source=fl
Published: October 5, 2024 14:05
Korea has reported another case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle, government officials said Saturday, raising the number of confirmed cases this year to eight.
Israel targets Hezbollah intel HQ in Lebanon, Iran says it will not back down
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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.
Daily stock trading volume dips to lowest in Sept. amid sluggish conditions
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Published: October 5, 2024 14:05
The daily stock trading volume fell to the lowest of the year last month as worsening market conditions spooked investors, data showed Saturday.
Arrest warrant sought for Qoo10 CEO over massive payment delays
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Published: October 5, 2024 13:05
The Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office also sought warrants to arrest TMON CEO Ryu Kwang-jin and WeMakePrice CEO Ryu Hwa-hyun.
Video of Benz owner goes viral for refusing to pay substitute driver citing body odor
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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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/501_383650.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/356_383620.html?utm_source=fl
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
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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
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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
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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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/419_383637.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/419_383631.html?utm_source=fl
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…
'Grand Tour' director Miguel Gomes says film is dialogue between reality, fiction
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/689_383641.html?utm_source=fl
Published: October 4, 2024 21:35
Portuguese film director Miguel Gomes said Friday the allure of filmmaking lies in its ability to explore reality and fantasy simultaneously, blending the two seamlessly.
Korea Zinc ownership battle intensifies with competing tender offers
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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
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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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/205_383636.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/356_383640.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/501_383633.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/special/2024/10/175_383630.html?utm_source=fl
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.
Trot legend Na Hoon-a to retire after Seoul concert in January
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Published: October 4, 2024 20:35
Na Hoon-a, the legendary 'Emperor of Trot,' will conclude his 58-year music career with a grand finale concert in Seoul next January.
Ex-KBO club manager, executive acquitted of bribery charges
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Published: October 4, 2024 20:35
Former Kia Tigers general manager Jang Jung-suk and skipper Kim Jong-kook were both acquitted of bribery charges Friday.
Army displays new bunker buster missile to be deployed this year
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/205_383625.html?utm_source=fl
Published: October 4, 2024 20:35
The Army on Friday showcased a new bunker buster missile capable of striking underground enemy targets amid efforts to strengthen deterrence against North Korean military threats.
Injured captain Son Heung-min dropped from nat'l team for World Cup qualifiers
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/600_383626.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/689_383634.html?utm_source=fl
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,…
Virtual assets put on back burner in Assembly audit due to lack of experts
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/special/2024/10/175_383627.html?utm_source=fl
Published: October 4, 2024 19:35
The National Assembly audit this year is once again expected to overlook the virtual asset market, similar to last year, as no witnesses in the field have been selected.
Hyundai, Kia stocks falter amid slow sales and economic jitters
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/419_383629.html?utm_source=fl
Published: October 4, 2024 19:35
Hyundai Motor and Kia are displaying lackluster stock performances due to sluggish auto sales and escalating concerns over global economic doldrums, according to data and analysts, Friday.
Gwangju Biennale's 1st German pavilion opens 'in between water'
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/special/2024/10/177_383159.html?utm_source=fl
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…
4 student activists caught trying to enter presidential office
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/281_383622.html?utm_source=fl
Published: October 4, 2024 19:35
Four liberal student activists were apprehended by police Friday while attempting to trespass at the presidential office compound in Seoul's Yongsan district.
Heads of Samsung, Hyundai Motor to review Asia strategy in Singapore
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/419_383628.html?utm_source=fl
Published: October 4, 2024 19:35
The heads of Samsung and Hyundai Motor groups will enhance their monitoring of the Asian market by joining President Yoon Suk Yeol on his upcoming state visit to Singapore next week.
Seoul to host Smart Life Week ICT fair showcasing future of urban living
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/281_383624.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/281_383618.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/205_383623.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/10/133_383619.html?utm_source=fl
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.
Will Korean escalator industry cut reliance on Chinese components?
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/419_383621.html?utm_source=fl
Published: October 4, 2024 18:35
Korean escalator companies have been competing against their Chinese counterparts, which have predominantly supplied components in Korea.
Mental health patient waits 5 hours for emergency admission after self-harm attempt
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/281_383617.html?utm_source=fl
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.
BLACKPINK's Jennie in racism dispute as Hollywood actor asks if her blonde is real
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/732_383616.html?utm_source=fl
Published: October 4, 2024 17:35
Jennie of the K-pop group BLACKPINK is embroiled in a racial discrimination controversy after an interaction with a Hollywood actor during a fashion show in France.
Cancer, heart disease, pneumonia among major causes of death in 2023
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/119_383615.html?utm_source=fl
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.
Germany to vote against EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, sources say
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/501_383614.html?utm_source=fl
Published: October 4, 2024 16:35
Germany on Friday will vote against the introduction of European Union tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
National Assembly to hold revote on special probe bill targeting first lady
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/356_383613.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/10/133_383611.html?utm_source=fl
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.
Jogye Order to promote Korean Zen and temple cuisine in New York
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/281_383612.html?utm_source=fl
Published: October 4, 2024 15:35
The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism will launch a weeklong cultural exchange program in New York on Saturday, aiming to introduce Korean Zen meditation and temple cuisine to local audiences.
BTS meets Korean heritage: HYBE unveils 'Dalmajung 2024' collection
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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
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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
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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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/205_383608.html?utm_source=fl
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
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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'
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/103_383591.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/690_383590.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/356_383533.html?utm_source=fl
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…
Fireworks set to light up Seoul sky on Saturday
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Published: October 4, 2024 13:35
The largest firework display of the year is set to illuminate the skies above Seoul for more than an hour on Saturday evening.
Samsung partners with CJ ENM to provide popular Korean content in US via smart TV app
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/419_383599.html?utm_source=fl
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.
Korea starts producing thin, lightweight plastic water bottles
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/371_383586.html?utm_source=fl
Published: October 4, 2024 13:35
Korea will begin producing thin and lightweight plastic bottles for drinking water for the first time starting next Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Environment, Thursday.
Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa hails BIFF as 'microcosm of world cinema'
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/689_383595.html?utm_source=fl
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…
Boat capsizes on a lake in eastern Congo, killing at least 50 people, witnesses say
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Published: October 4, 2024 13:35
A boat carrying scores of passengers capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo on Thursday, killing at least 50 people, witnesses told The Associated Press.
Japanese filmmaker Kurosawa honored at BIFF: 'My vision is still evolving'
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/689_383588.html?utm_source=fl
Published: October 4, 2024 13:35
Acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa described his cinematic vision as a 'work in progress' without a definite direction.
2 more cases of lumpy skin disease confirmed in Korea
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/119_383592.html?utm_source=fl
Published: October 4, 2024 13:35
Korea reported two additional cases of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle Thursday, officials said, raising the number of cases confirmed this year to seven.
Rematch of 2023 Korean Series set in early round of 2024 KBO postseason
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/600_383602.html?utm_source=fl
Published: October 4, 2024 13:35
The defending Korean baseball champions LG Twins and the runners-up KT Wiz will go at it again this fall.
N. Korea launches apparent trash balloons toward S. Korea: JCS
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/103_383597.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/419_383589.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/103_383594.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/501_383604.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/281_383585.html?utm_source=fl
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
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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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/419_383603.html?utm_source=fl
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
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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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/special/2024/10/175_383598.html?utm_source=fl
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
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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.
National Foundation Day parade
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Published: October 3, 2024 20:35
BTOB's Lee Chang-sub aims for triumphant comeback after recovering from vocal condition
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/732_383581.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/10/129_383578.html?utm_source=fl
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
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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
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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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/opinion/2024/10/202_383568.html?utm_source=fl
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/356_383570.html?utm_source=fl
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.
Coupang launches luxury beauty shopping platform R.LUX
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Published: October 3, 2024 19:35
Coupang is launching a shopping service for luxury beauty products, R.LUX, to offer consumers a distinguished experience when buying personal care items with a dedicated app.
Singapore shows Korea model for integrated resort-driven economic boom
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/281_383534.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/281_383536.html?utm_source=fl
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.
24 households cancel contracts with Filipino nannies
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/special/2024/10/177_383574.html?utm_source=fl
Published: October 3, 2024 19:35
A total of 24 households in Seoul were found to have canceled their contracts to hire Filipino workers as their nannies under the city's pilot program, according to officials on Thursday.
Chinese stimulus spurs return of Korean retail investors in September
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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.
Taiwan hospital fire leaves at least 8 dead as typhoon batters island's south
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Published: October 3, 2024 19:05
A fire at a hospital in southern Taiwan killed at least eight people Thursday as the island was being battered by a typhoon.
Blondie & Garfield - October 4, 2024
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Published: October 3, 2024 19:05
Gold soars in Korea amid Middle East tensions, US rate cut
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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.
Strained Sino-North Korea ties: Despite distrust, neither will rock the boat
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/103_383538.html?utm_source=fl
Published: October 3, 2024 18:05
Only a few days remain until Oct. 6, which marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and North Korea.
Presidential office defends prosecution's decision of not charging first lady over luxury bag scandal
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/356_383564.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/120_383566.html?utm_source=fl
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
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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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/501_383565.html?utm_source=fl
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.
Ieodo International Seminar to discuss geopolitic issues in East Asian waters
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/120_383517.html?utm_source=fl
Published: October 3, 2024 18:05
The Society of Ieodo Research hosts the Ieodo International Seminar at Hotel The One on Jeju Island, starting Oct. 10.
S. Korea, US to strengthen cooperation in combating N. Korean virtual asset heists
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/205_383561.html?utm_source=fl
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
https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/419_383520.html?utm_source=fl
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…
10 domestic, foreign airlines fined for aviation law violations
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Published: October 3, 2024 16:05
The transport ministry said Thursday it has imposed fines on Saudia Airlines, Qatar Airways and eight other domestic and foreign airlines for violating Korea's aviation law.
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