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Seoul seeks to minimize fallout from US strikes on Iran

The presidential office ordered ministries to prioritize the protection of South Korean nationals and to minimize potential security and economic fallout from the US military strikes on Iranian nuclea

US inserts itself into Israel's war with Iran, striking 3 Iranian nuclear sites

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Lee discusses stimulus, diplomacy with bipartisan delegation

President Lee Jae Myung held a lunch meeting with a bipartisan delegation Sunday at his official residence in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, to discuss the government's recent stimulus proposal and hi
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Korea's trade envoy seeks 'pragmatic' tariff talks in first US meeting under Lee

South Korea’s top trade envoy departed for the US on Sunday for the first bilateral trade talks since President Lee Jae Myung took office, vowing to pursue “pragmatic and mutually beneficial negotiati
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Korea’s bad bank returns: Who it helps, who it hurts, and why now?

The South Korean government’s plan to launch a “bad bank” to ease the burden on individuals struggling with loan or debt repayment has drawn mixed reactions. Some view the initiative as a safety net f

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Special counsel fast-tracks Yoon insurrection probe

The special counsel team investigating former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s alleged insurrection — led by Cho Eun-suk — has launched its probe ahead of schedule, outpacing two other independent counsel te

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SK teams up with AWS for Korea's largest W7tr AI data center

SK Group said Sunday it has signed a partnership agreement with Amazon Web Services to expand cloud infrastructure in Korea by jointly building an artificial intelligence data center in Ulsan. SK plan

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Korean horror films tap everyday anxieties for spine-chilling thrills

Summer in South Korea traditionally means one thing: audiences flocking to darkened theaters for a good scare. It's a peculiar cultural ritual where horror films offer an icy jolt to counter the swelt

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Don't let the rain get you down

The rainy season is approaching, but that doesn't mean outdoor fun is off the table. Across the country, summer festivals are making the most of the season — rain or shine.