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N. Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles after S. Korea's hypersonic weapon test
Published: October 12, 2026 03:32
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Monday, South Korea's military said, in an apparent show of force against the South's recent successful test-fire of a hypersonic missile. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said it…
Pitfalls of Lee's social media outreach
Published: October 12, 2026 03:32
President Lee Jae Myung has expressed his willingness to strengthen direct communication with the Korean public, saying he will use social media more actively than before. An aide explained that Lee was inspired by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.…
BOK chief to attend G20, IMF-WBG meetings in Bangkok
Published: October 12, 2026 03:32
Korea's top central banker will attend a meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) finance ministers and central bank chiefs to be held in Thailand this week, the Bank of Korea (BOK) said Monday. BOK Gov. Shin Hyun-song will join the G20 Finance Ministers and…
Korea's economic recovery yet to benefit households broadly: KDI
Published: October 12, 2026 03:32
The benefits of Korea's economic recovery have yet to reach households more broadly, a state-run think tank said Monday, noting the recovery in their purchasing power remains limited. "The recovery in household purchasing power remains constrained due to…
Seoul shares extend losses late Monday morning on tech sell-off
Published: October 12, 2026 03:32
Seoul shares extended their losses late Monday morning, led by declines in technology stocks, as elevated oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East fueled inflation concerns. After opening 0.72 percent lower, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock…
From sharks to otters: How Busan's Gen Z is turning urban wildlife into viral sensations
Published: October 12, 2026 03:32
BUSAN — A woman in her 20s sits quietly with her dog along the safety fences of North Port Waterfront Park in Busan, patiently scanning the artificial waterway for any sign of "Bukangi." Kim Yeon-ji, a local middle school student who also visited the site…
Overseas piracy of K-content nears 500 mil. cases in 2025: lawmaker
Published: October 12, 2026 03:32
The number of Korean content that was illegally distributed overseas reached nearly 500 million cases last year, the highest number since 2022, a lawmaker said Monday. The number of reported cases hit 493.6 million in 2025, up 19.2 percent from the…
Foreign suspects in violent crimes up 12% in 5 years
Published: October 12, 2026 03:32
The number of foreign nationals suspected of committing violent crimes in Korea has risen by nearly 12 percent over the past five years, increasing from 689 in 2021 to 771 last year. A total of 645 foreign suspects had been apprehended for violent crimes…
Korea likely to continue solid growth driven by robust chip exports
Published: October 12, 2026 02:27
The Korean economy is expected to continue solid growth for the time being as robust semiconductor exports spill over into the broader economy, the central bank said Monday. "The domestic economy is expected to see a significant increase in its growth rate…
ATEEZ announces 2027 world tour, sets January kickoff in Incheon
Published: October 12, 2026 02:27
K-pop group ATEEZ will return to the global stage in 2027 with a world tour spanning Asia, Europe and the Americas, extending its momentum ahead of a new album scheduled for release next month. KQ Entertainment announced the tour, titled “2027 ATEEZ WORLD…
Xdinary Heroes explores desire, youth in 9th mini album 'IMPULSE'
Published: October 12, 2026 02:27
K-rock band Xdinary Heroes is making a bold return to the global music scene with the release of its ninth mini album "IMPULSE" on Monday. The five-member group — Jungsu, Gaon, O.de, Jun Han and Jooyeon — has established a unique footprint in modern rock…
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, adding to streak of weapons tests
Published: October 12, 2026 02:27
North Korea on Monday fired multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said, adding to a recent streak of weapons demonstrations that has heightened tensions during a prolonged freeze in diplomacy. South Korea’s Joint…
Cheong Wa Dae urges N. Korea to immediately halt illegal missile launches
Published: October 12, 2026 02:27
The presidential National Security Office (NSO) demanded Monday that North Korea immediately stop its ballistic missile tests, calling them a grave violation of international sanctions. The NSO issued the call during an emergency meeting to discuss the…
Finance minister urges preemptive action for supply chain stability
Published: October 12, 2026 02:27
The finance minister on Monday stressed the need to address weaknesses in Korea's supply chains amid global uncertainties, including the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East. Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il made the remarks during a meeting of the supply…
AI's risks are no reason for panic
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20261012/ais-risks-are-no-reason-for-panic?utm_source=rss
Published: October 12, 2026 02:27
“Nobody knows anything,” the screenwriter William Goldman famously said of the movie business. Much the same can be said today for artificial intelligence, a technology that’s moving fast, destination unknown. Unlike movies, though, the bots may one day…
NCT WISH drops new mini-album 'I SPY' ahead of landmark Gocheok Sky Dome concert
Published: October 12, 2026 02:27
Boy group NCT WISH will drop its fourth mini-album, "I SPY," at 6 p.m. Monday, followed by its debut performance at Seoul’s iconic Gocheok Sky Dome in January, according to its management agency SM Entertainment. The six-track album will be available on…
FTC head vows stern action against unfair practices burdening people
Published: October 12, 2026 02:27
The head of Korea's antitrust watchdog said Monday his agency will take stern action against unfair market practices, such as price fixing, that add to people's financial burdens. Ju Biung-ghi, head of the Fair Trade Commission (FTC), made the remarks…
Iran's moment of opportunity
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20261012/irans-moment-of-opportunity?utm_source=rss
Published: October 12, 2026 01:17
ISTANBUL — On Feb. 28, the United States and Israel shocked the world by launching strikes across Iran and assassinating the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Civilian casualties quickly mounted, including 150 civilians — mostly children —…
Russian delegation visits Pyongyang to discuss cooperation on disaster management
Published: October 12, 2026 01:17
A delegation from Russia's emergency ministry visited Pyongyang to discuss ways to expand cooperation in disaster management, the North's state media reported Monday. The delegation, led by Aleksandr Kurenkov, minister of extraordinary situation, arrived…
Finance minister calls for diversification of trade network amid uncertainties
Published: October 12, 2026 01:17
Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il on Monday stressed the need to diversify Korea's trade network to address uncertainties, including economic fragmentation and protectionism. Lee made the remarks during a meeting on international economic affairs with…
Exports double in first 10 days of October on chips
Published: October 12, 2026 01:17
Korea's exports more than doubled from a year earlier during the first 10 days of October, customs data showed Monday, on the back of the global semiconductor upcycle. Outbound shipments reached $26.1 billion in the Oct. 1-10 period, according to the data…
Seoul shares open lower on inflation, Mideast woes
Published: October 12, 2026 01:17
Seoul shares opened lower Monday, as losses in technology stocks weighed on the market amid inflation concerns stoked by elevated oil prices and the escalating Middle East crisis. After opening 0.72 percent lower, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price…
N. Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: JCS
Published: October 12, 2026 01:17
North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea on Monday, South Korea's military said. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected the launch, without elaborating. The latest launch came after the North fired one ballistic missile from the…
Trump's 'energy ceasefire' sparks confusion as Russia strikes Ukraine
Published: October 12, 2026 01:17
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump sowed confusion on Sunday, announcing an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia that sparked astonishment in Kyiv, silence from Moscow and support from Ukraine's Western allies. But the ceasefire appeared…
Lee's approval rating falls for 2nd straight week: poll
Published: October 12, 2026 01:17
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell for the second consecutive week to 35.2 percent, a poll showed Monday, amid controversies over judicial independence and last month's mine blast near the border. In the poll conducted on 1,504 adults…
Naval buildup is a must for energy-dependent Korea
Published: October 12, 2026 00:12
South Korea’s security does not end at the border with North Korea. Crude oil and liquefied natural gas from the Middle East must cross distant seas and reach our ports to keep factories running and sustain everyday life. Merchant ships carrying Korean…
Policymakers take on energy shock, rising debt at IMF-World Bank meetings
Published: October 12, 2026 00:12
BANGKOK — Finance ministers and central bankers meet in Bangkok this week for the annual gatherings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, with the global economy buffeted between the U.S.-Iran war's energy shock, rising debt pressures…
'The Assassin(s)' slips to No. 2 at weekend box office
Published: October 12, 2026 00:12
The Korean film "The Assassin(s)" attracted more than 400,000 admissions over the weekend, despite controversy over its historical details, but slipped to No. 2 at the box office, industry data showed Monday. The film garnered 407,680 admissions over the…
Lee's approval rating falls for 2nd straight week: poll
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Published: October 12, 2026 00:12
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell for the second consecutive week to 35.2 percent, a poll showed Monday, amid controversies over judicial independence and last month's mine blast near the border. In the poll conducted on 1,504 adults…
Iran calls latest US response to proposal insufficient, other Mideast developments
Published: October 11, 2026 23:07
A senior Iranian official says Tehran finds the latest U.S. response to a proposal to end the war “insufficient" and warns of attacks on regional data centers and cables if fighting intensifies again. Meanwhile, Israel’s former attorney general took the…
139 migrants, including children, die after boat capsizes off Djibouti
Published: October 11, 2026 23:07
GENEVA — At least 139 people, including children, have died after a boat carrying more than 300 migrants capsized off the coast of Djibouti in east Africa, the International Organization for Migration said Sunday. That number only includes those buried by…
3 telecoms' Q3 profits to jump 84% to $1.04 bil.
Published: October 11, 2026 22:02
Three major telecom companies — SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus — are expected to report an 83.56 percent year-on-year jump in combined third-quarter operating profits to 1.37 trillion won ($1.04 billion), as one-off costs from last year’s hacking incident and…
Chungbuk Nat'l University's AI, business programs draw 1,800 int'l students
Published: October 11, 2026 22:02
Chungbuk National University is seeing tangible results from its efforts to attract international students, with its School of International Studies playing a central role and the expansion of degree programs in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI),…
Why some Koreans look beyond their culture to Islam
Published: October 11, 2026 21:02
An estimated 45,000 ethnic Koreans born and raised in South Korea have changed their faith to Islam. Among them is Yusuf, an ethnic Korean in his 30s who converted to Islam in 2014. “Most of the men do it to find wives," Yusuf said. Disillusioned with…
Seoul Grand Park to unveil twin baby red pandas
Published: October 11, 2026 15:17
Maru and Marong, twin red pandas born at Seoul Grand Park in the first successful breeding of the species in Korea, will make their public debut on Oct. 14. The park said Wednesday that the cubs, born on June 19, have grown healthily and recently begun…
Best spots for autumn stroll: 4 destinations in South Gyeongsang Province
Published: October 11, 2026 15:17
October, when autumn colors grow richer, is an ideal time to slow down and take in the seasonal scenery on foot. With every step, the changing hues of autumn leaves, the breeze, ancient trees and forest paths offer a chance to escape the daily routine and…
Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove nodule on his lung
Published: October 11, 2026 12:52
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks. The 71-year-old pope said the nodule was found at an early stage and was…
Poland suspects assassination attempts on PM, defense minister
Published: October 11, 2026 12:52
Poland's interior ministry said Sunday that the country's Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz may have been targeted by assassination attempts. "A report about a potential assassination attempt on Prime Minister Donald…
BTS concerts in Peru projected to generate $19 mil. in tourism revenue
Published: October 11, 2026 12:52
BTS’s first performances in Peru drew more than 150,000 fans to Lima and are projected to generate about 25.1 billion won ($19 million) in tourism-related economic benefits for the country, according to a forecast by Peru’s tourism ministry. The group’s…
Experts see no quick fix for Korea-US intelligence rift
Published: October 11, 2026 12:52
Although the South Korean government insists its alliance with the United States remains strong despite six months of restrictions on North Korea-related intelligence sharing, experts see little prospect of a quick resolution, warning that Washington’s…
Korea raises Saudi travel alert to Level 3 amid Houthi clashes
Published: October 11, 2026 12:52
Korea raised its travel advisory for Saudi Arabia to Level 3, the second-highest level, urging citizens to leave the country as intensifying clashes between Saudi forces and Houthi rebels threaten civilian infrastructure. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Battle for 3rd seed in KBO postseason comes down to regular-season finale
Published: October 11, 2026 11:37
The weekslong battle for the third seed in the South Korean baseball postseason will come down to the final regular-season meeting between the combatants. The Kia Tigers blew a chance to clinch the No. 3 spot at home Sunday, when they lost to the Lotte…
BTS concerts in Peru projected to generate $19 mil. tourism revenue
Published: October 11, 2026 11:37
BTS’s first performances in Peru drew more than 150,000 fans to Lima and are projected to generate about 25.1 billion won ($19 million) in tourism-related economic benefits for the country, according to a forecast by Peru’s tourism ministry. The group’s…
Cheong Wa Dae makes rare disclosure of Lee's golf outing ahead of opposition attack
Published: October 11, 2026 09:22
Cheong Wa Dae on Sunday took the unusual step of disclosing information on President Lee Jae Myung’s private golf schedule, shortly before an opposition lawmaker held a news conference questioning his whereabouts when a ceiling collapsed at a supermarket…
Cyber risk gains ground in Korean financial firms' credit ratings
Published: October 11, 2026 08:17
Cyberattacks are becoming a more consequential credit risk for financial firms, as the damage can extend beyond data theft to operational disruptions and higher funding costs. Korea Ratings is considering more objective ways to measure firms’ exposure to…
12 killed and over 300 hurt in latest attack on Riyadh airport, Saudi authorities say
Published: October 11, 2026 08:17
CAIRO — The latest attack on the international airport in Saudi Arabia's capital of Riyadh killed 12 people and injured over 300 others, civil aviation authorities said Sunday, with some in critical condition. A Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed…
Starbucks Korea reclaims coffee market lead after 5-month slump
Published: October 11, 2026 08:17
Starbucks Korea reclaimed its lead among coffee chains in September, five months after a marketing controversy sparked consumer backlash. According to data from market tracker IGAWorks on Sunday, the coffee chain recorded 121.08 billion won ($90.1 million)…
Rights groups call for release of 3 detained activists in Hong Kong, Thailand
Published: October 11, 2026 08:17
Two human rights groups called Sunday for the immediate release of three detained Gwangju Prize laureates in Hong Kong and Thailand. The May 18 Memorial Foundation and the Network of Laureates of the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights said the detentions of…
Experts see no quick fix to Korea-US intelligence rift
Published: October 11, 2026 08:17
Although the South Korean government insists its alliance with the United States remains strong despite six months of restrictions on North Korea intelligence sharing, experts say the dispute is best understood not as a personnel problem but rather as a…
LE SSERAFIM tops Oricon chart with 'Made My Night'
Published: October 11, 2026 08:17
K-pop girl group LE Sserafim topped Japan's Oricon daily chart immediately upon the release of its new single, demonstrating its strong popularity in both Korea and Japan. According to the band’s agency, Source Music, on Sunday, the five-member group’s…
7 in 10 workers get no extra pay for covering parental leave: survey
Published: October 11, 2026 07:17
Most Korean workers who took on additional duties while colleagues were on parental leave or working reduced hours for childcare received no extra compensation, with 7 in 10 going unpaid for the added workload. According to a survey released by workplace…
Banks race to ramp up AI defenses as deposits fall after cyberattacks
Published: October 11, 2026 07:17
A wave of recent data breaches at major Korean banks is putting pressure on both customer confidence and the industry’s defenses, with deposits at these lenders declining by more than 20 trillion won ($15 billion) in just 11 days, according to industry…
Strong turnout, star power propel 31st BIFF into global spotlight
Published: October 11, 2026 07:17
The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has drawn record crowds and major global star power at its midpoint, cementing its position as Asia's premier film event. On Sunday, the festival organizer said attendance at BIFF’s official program events,…
Indian capital braces for second day of protests against poll chief
Published: October 11, 2026 07:17
NEW DELHI — New Delhi braced for a second day of youth protests demanding the resignation of India's election chief on Sunday, as a court ordered the release of "cockroach" movement founder Abhijeet Dipke and two other senior leaders. Dipke, the founder of…
Korea's role in combined command set to grow after OPCON transfer
Published: October 11, 2026 07:17
As Korea prepares to regain wartime operational control (OPCON) from the United States, questions remain over how the leadership and organization of their combined military command will change. The Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC) is expected to…
Mahmoud Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections another year
Published: October 11, 2026 07:17
RAMALLAH, West Bank — President Mahmoud Abbas postponed what would have been the first Palestinian elections in nearly 20 years, issuing a decree on Friday to further delay voting for the Palestinian Legislative Council almost another year. Rather than…
Seoul, Kyiv should resolve spat
Published: October 11, 2026 06:22
South Korea's ambassador to Ukraine, Park Ki-chang, returned home Saturday, called in by President Lee Jae Myung over Ukraine's disclosure that two North Korean prisoners of war (POW) who were captured in 2025 are now in South Korea. Recalling an…
[COVER STORY] Korea's 2-track AI strategy casts uncertainty over sovereign model project
Published: October 11, 2026 06:22
The government has been working to develop a national artificial intelligence (AI) foundation model, while planning to launch a separate effort to develop frontier models. This two-track strategy is raising questions: Why is the government pushing the new…
Incheon airport to host Sky Festival in November
Published: October 11, 2026 06:22
Incheon International Airport Corp. (IIAC) said Sunday it will host the 2026 Incheon Airport Sky Festival on Nov. 7 and 8 at Inspire Arena near the airport, featuring K-pop performances and hands-on cultural activities. Marking its 21st edition, the event…
Lee vows to communicate more directly with public: official
Published: October 11, 2026 05:17
President Lee Jae Myung has vowed to communicate more directly and actively with the public, a presidential official said Sunday. Lee made the remarks during his flight back to Seoul after his state visit to Mexico late last month, according to Seong…
AI and Korean studies
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20261011/ai-and-korean-studies?utm_source=rss
Published: October 11, 2026 05:17
There will be a conference at the Korean Studies Institute in Andong later this month examining the future of Korean studies. I’ve always been uncomfortable with “future” studies — how can we know? — but still, it’s a topic worth looking at especially…
Roh Jeong-eui, Show Kasamatsu uncover dark romance in 'Shaving'
Published: October 11, 2026 05:17
BUSAN — Director Kim Jung-hoon said he hopes his new psychological thriller “Shaving” will offer catharsis and comfort to viewers dealing with past emotional scars. "Shaving is a daily routine for most men, but if you examine it closely, it is also…
Robot holds warning sign
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20261011/robot-holds-warning-sign?utm_source=rss
Published: October 11, 2026 04:02
Robot holds warning sign
4 papers co-authored by Hankuk University of Foreign Studies professor accepted in 3 AI conferences
Published: October 11, 2026 03:07
Four papers co-authored by Lee Jun-hyun, a professor in the Division of Computer Engineering at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), have been accepted at three of the world’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) conferences this year, the…
Autumn Korea is peak Korea
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20261011/autumn-korea-is-peak-korea?utm_source=rss
Published: October 11, 2026 03:07
There were all sorts of things that surprised me when I first arrived in Korea: the garlic, the toilets that were nothing more than holes in the floor, the widespread availability of counterfeit CDs and movies, the spitting and the cults and religious…
Spy agency denies report US only shares intelligence on NK missiles with S. Korea
Published: October 11, 2026 03:07
South Korea's spy agency on Sunday dismissed a local news report as completely untrue, rejecting its claim that the United States has restricted intelligence sharing with Seoul on North Korea to missile-related information. The denial by the National…
University of Seoul students showcase achievements of overseas exploration program
Published: October 11, 2026 03:07
The University of Seoul held a showcase Wednesday to highlight the experiences and achievements of students who took part in its 2026 GO (Global Odyssey)-UOS overseas study tour program. The university said the event, held for the first time this year,…
Sungkyunkwan University holds Southeast Asia round of Korean writing contest in Hanoi
Published: October 11, 2026 03:07
Sungkyunkwan University hosted the Southeast Asia regional round of the 2026 Sungkyun Hangeul Essay Contest at Thuongmai University and the Grand Plaza Hanoi Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Oct. 1. The university said the contest brought together 47…
Bank of Korea's returns on foreign assets near $12.5 bil. in 2025
Published: October 11, 2026 03:07
Korea's central bank posted nearly 17 trillion won ($12.5 billion) in returns from foreign assets in 2025, helped by a weaker won and a rally in stock markets, data from the bank showed Sunday. The Bank of Korea (BOK) recorded 16.9 trillion won in returns…
US partnerships vital to Korea's tech industry
Published: October 11, 2026 03:07
As a venture capitalist based in Silicon Valley, I work with frontier technologies and the teams building them around the world. On a recent trip to Korea, I saw a surge in the number of companies and investors looking to engage with the U.S. technology…
87% of dog meat farms closed ahead of February ban
Published: October 11, 2026 02:12
With the country’s ban on dog meat trade slated to take effect on Feb. 7 next year, 87 percent of dog farms have been shut down, a pace faster than the government had anticipated, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said Sunday. A total of…
MONDAY, Oct. 12, 2026
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/todayinhistory/20261011/monday-oct-12-2026?utm_source=rss
Published: October 11, 2026 02:12
539 BC -Army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon 1279-Nichiren, a Japanese Buddhist monk, founder of Nichiren Buddhism, inscribes the Dai-Gohonzon 1492-Christopher Columbus's expedition makes landfall on a Caribbean island he names San Salvador…
Between bleakness and grace: What it means to be human
Published: October 11, 2026 02:12
In one of the most iconic scenes in the 2008 movie "The Dark Knight," the Joker eloquently expresses his belief in the darker duality of human nature: "Their morals, their code, it’s a bad joke. Dropped at the first sign of trouble. They’re only as good as…
Why UN still matters to Korea
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20261011/why-un-still-matters-to-korea?utm_source=rss
Published: October 11, 2026 01:17
Last month, an article in The New York Times by Katrin Bennhold explained why the United Nations still matters to the world. The author rightly pointed out that it matters because in it, the countries did what they were supposed to do — practice diplomacy.…
Hyundai Motor's cumulative India sales set to top 10 mil. vehicles this year
Published: October 11, 2026 01:17
Hyundai Motor's cumulative vehicle sales in India are expected to top 10 million this year, nearly three decades after the South Korean automaker began local sales, industry data showed Sunday. The company had sold 9.88 million vehicles in India through…
Have the terrorists won?
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20261011/have-the-terrorists-won?utm_source=rss
Published: October 11, 2026 01:17
KHARKIV — On Sept. 11, 2001, when I taught my third class as a professor of East European history at Yale, I knew what the subject had to be: provocation. The Russian imperial secret services, and then the Soviet secret services, had perfected the art of…
Patriots trap targets bills hero ball
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20261011/patriots-trap-targets-bills-hero-ball?utm_source=rss
Published: October 11, 2026 00:22
Patriots trap targets bills hero ball
N. Korea marks party anniversary on modest scale
Published: October 10, 2026 23:22
North Korea has held a celebration performance for the 81st founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea, with leader Kim Jong-un in attendance, state media reported Sunday. Patriotic songs, acrobatics and dance filled Pyongyang Indoor Stadium the…
Paradise Hotel Busan blends spa, sound healing for ultimate coastal wellness
Published: October 10, 2026 23:22
BUSAN — “Take a slow, deep breath. Let the aroma of neroli, sandalwood and lavender release every bit of tension held in your body.” As dusk settled at 6 p.m. on Oct. 2, Paradise Hotel Busan unveiled a sanctuary of quiet renewal. Against the dramatic sweep…
Trump calls for replacing Ukraine's Zelenskyy in tussle over diesel deal with Russia
Published: October 10, 2026 23:22
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday called for Ukraine to replace its leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and railed against Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, a day after announcing a diesel supply deal with Russia that drew a sharp rebuke from…
Craftsmanship takes center stage in Korea's string instrument capital
Published: October 10, 2026 23:22
Tucked inside the bustling Seocho District in southern Seoul, the Seoripul Musical Instrument Street has long served as the heart of Korea’s classical music scene. Situated near the Seoul Arts Center and the prestigious Korea National University of Arts,…
Houthi attack on Saudi airport kills 12, over 300 wounded, authorities say
Published: October 10, 2026 23:22
RIYADH — The third attack this week on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday left at least 12 people dead and more than 300 wounded, Saudi authorities said, and the Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for the strike, a major escalation of their…
Digital goodies give travelers permanent piece of Korea's coastal hub
Published: October 10, 2026 23:22
Among domestic travelers in Korea, a popular catchphrase has taken root to describe the post-vacation blues: Busan fever. The term captures the lingering nostalgia visitors feel for the southern port city's coastal views, vibrant night markets and…
Esports team DRX seeks to broaden territory into digital entertainment
Published: October 10, 2026 23:22
The esports industry continues to expand, drawing large audiences across game titles and appealing to an increasingly diverse range of people. The Business Research Company expects the global market to grow at an average annual rate of about 20 percent,…
A monk's purple garden blooms in Mungyeong
Published: October 10, 2026 16:02
MUNGYEONG, North Gyeongsang Province —Every step along the country road reveals another pale purple flower emerging through the mist. Any visitor soon finds themselves surrounded by thousands upon thousands of blossoms. A wave of flowers winds along the…
Transgender performer's 50 years on nightclub stages come to life in play
Published: October 10, 2026 16:02
Korean society in the 1970s and 1980s was rife with violence and control masked as institutions and social order. At 16, the world saw her as a boy, but she already knew who she was. At a time when even the term “transgender” did not exist in common…
KBO's Eagles team decides not to re-sign manager Kim Kyung-moon
Published: October 10, 2026 08:42
The Hanwha Eagles announced Saturday they will not bring back manager Kim Kyung-moon after his three-year contract expires at the end of this season. Kim first took over the Eagles in June 2024. Last year, he guided the Eagles to their first Korean Series…
India cracks down on youth protests as anger grows against Modi and election chief
Published: October 10, 2026 08:42
NEW DELHI — Indian authorities deployed a sweeping security crackdown across New Delhi and detained thousands of protesters Saturday as India's youth “Cockroach” movement sought to intensify a nationwide campaign against a contentious voter list revision…
SEVENTEEN's Hoshi drops love song 'Boyfriend' during military service
Published: October 10, 2026 08:42
Hoshi of K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN is dropping a new digital single, "Boyfriend," at 6 p.m. on Saturday, the latest in a string of solo releases since his military enlistment last year. "Boyfriend," according to the singer's label Pledis Entertainment, is…
PPP lawmaker, ruling party clash over planned letter thanking Zelenskyy
Published: October 10, 2026 08:42
Rep. Na Kyung-won of the main opposition People Power Party clashed with the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Saturday after the latter criticized her plan to send a letter thanking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the transfer of two…
Spain's slow response to crisis in Ceuta leaves teen migrants on streets
Published: October 10, 2026 07:22
CEUTA, Spain — Hundreds of teenage migrants lined up outside a church in Ceuta in early October, hoping Spain's visiting minister of youth would bring them some good news: passage to continental Europe or at least a spot in a shelter. For two months, they…
Human rights watchdog calls for progress on abolishing death penalty
Published: October 10, 2026 07:22
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) on Saturday called for renewed efforts to abolish the death penalty, nearly 30 years after the country's last execution. In a statement marking the 24th World Day Against the Death Penalty, NHRCK…
'Doctor X' delivers satisfying dose of justice with Kim Ji-won at center
Published: October 10, 2026 07:22
“Doctor X” took aim at doctors chasing power and personal interests within the hospital, delivering a satisfying blow against corruption from its very first episode. At the center is Gye Su-jeong, a brilliant surgeon played by Kim Ji-won, in a rare female…
Fast food fulfills dreams in aging society
Published: October 10, 2026 07:22
One thing Shin Jeong-ok, a team leader at a McDonald’s restaurant in Seoul’s Seongbuk District, enjoys about her job is being looked up to by friends and acquaintances in their 60s and older. In Korea, where the population is rapidly aging, seniors face…
South African-born jurist Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for work in international justice
Published: October 10, 2026 07:22
OSLO, Norway — Navi Pillay, a South African-born jurist and former U.N. human rights chief whose career has spanned from defending the rights of an imprisoned Nelson Mandela to leading a panel that found that Israel committed genocide in Gaza, won the…
Year later, Gaza ceasefire promises mostly unfulfilled
Published: October 10, 2026 05:52
JERUSALEM — One year after U.S. President Donald Trump declared the war in Gaza to be over, few of the long-term promises of the ceasefire have come to fruition. Here is a list of some of the key points of the Oct. 10, 2025, ceasefire and where things…
Ceiling collapse at Daegu building injures 38
Published: October 10, 2026 05:52
Thirty-eight people suffered minor injuries Saturday when part of a ceiling collapsed at a building in Daegu, fire authorities said. According to the Daegu Fire and Safety Headquarters and the Buk District Office, the incident occurred at around 10:16 a.m.…
In Korea, towns compete to host prisons as population declines
Published: October 10, 2026 05:52
Local governments across Korea are competing to host prisons, once widely regarded as undesirable facilities, as shrinking populations and struggling local economies prompt communities to seek new sources of jobs, residents and spending. Cheongsong and…
Hunger and malnutrition stalk Gazans, a year on from ceasefire
Published: October 10, 2026 05:52
KHAN YUNIS, Palestinian Territories — Every day, Gazan mother Niyaha al-Masri spends six exhausting hours or more queueing at a community kitchen in the hope of getting some food for her family. It has been a year since a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel…
At least 36 people hurt after shopping mall ceiling collapses in Daegu
Published: October 10, 2026 04:32
At least 36 people sustained minor injuries after parts of a plaster ceiling collapsed at a shopping mall in the city of Daegu, fire officials said Saturday. The Daegu Fire Department said about 70 others evacuated the facility following the collapse,…
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