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Lee Jae-myung surges ahead in Democratic Party of Korea presidential primary

Rep. Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party of Korea's former chair and most likely nominee, is on a winning streak in the major liberal party's presidential primary. The Democratic Party candidates camp

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Korea, US to hold high-level tariff talks in Washington this week

South Korea and the United States will hold tariff talks in Washington, DC later this week, the Korean government said Sunday. According to the announcement, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Econ
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Navigating trade risks, FTI exec advises caution, scenario planning

Amid escalating trade uncertainties fueled by US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, many South Korean firms are scrambling to reassess their supply chains and investment strategies. Yet one gl
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Military under fire for 'lack of discipline' after series of incidents

South Korea’s military has come under fire for lax discipline following a series of incidents in recent months, including the latest involving the Air Force’s accidental dropping of two gun pods from

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PPP contenders dismiss Lee Jae-myung’s AI promises as empty numbers

Four out of the eight candidates vying for the conservative People Power Party’s presidential nomination shared their vision and election pledges for South Korea's youth in a televised debate Saturday

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Hyundai Motor rolls out stronger, more efficient hybrid system

Hyundai Motor has unveiled a next-generation hybrid system as the automaker aims to strengthen its market presence by offering better hybrid vehicles to customers across the globe. At a media showcase

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Interview: Director Jang Seong-ho's leap of faith

While Hollywood executives fret over underperforming franchises, an unassuming animated film from Korea has quietly stormed the American box office. "The King of Kings," written and directed by Jang S

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Kim Doo-kwan ends presidential bid, clarifying Democratic Party primary race

Kim Doo-kwan, a former Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker and long-time presidential aspirant, announced Friday that he would not run for president and would instead lend his support to the party’s vi