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Lee's approval rating hits new low amid controversy over Cabinet reshuffle

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell to the lowest level since he took office, marking the ninth consecutive week of decline, a poll showed Monday.

Gender minister nominee steps aside amid mounting pressure

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1st Korea-Central Asia summit: why this moment matters

When a diplomatic dialogue is elevated from the level of foreign ministers to that of heads of state, it is rarely a matter of protocol alone. Such decisions are typically made when existing mechanism
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Samsung, SK hynix reject KEPCO's proposal to prepay 5yrs of electricity bills

South Korea's two major chipmakers, Samsung Electronics Co. and SK hynix Inc., have rejected a proposal from state-run Korea Electric Power Corp. to prepay five years' worth of electricity bills.
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School-age suicides rise 65 percent in 5 years

The number of suicides among Korean schoolchildren reached its highest level on record in 2025, up 65 percent from 2020, government data showed Sunday. A total of 244 elementary, middle and high schoo

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Up to 1,200 college applicants may get relief after system error

The Ministry of Education and Korean Council for University Education are offering relief to applicants who were unable to complete their applications for next year’s university admissions because of

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Gender minister nominee steps aside amid mounting pressure

Gender Equality and Family Minister nominee Rep. Yong Hye-in stepped aside Sunday as opposition to her appointment spread into the ruling party, which had asked her to decide her future as a nominee.

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Hyundai’s 42dot to close gap with Tesla in self-driving

Hyundai Motor Group’s autonomous driving subsidiary, 42dot, is accelerating its drive to narrow the technology gap with industry leaders Tesla and Waymo.

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AI-generated music breaks into Melon's Top 100

Music created with generative artificial intelligence is making its way onto South Korea's major music charts, including one long considered a tough ceiling for K-pop groups.

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Looking for short getaway this Chuseok? Here’s where to go

Four days off, cooler air and a calendar crowded with autumn festivals are pulling Korean travelers closer to home this Chuseok. Chuseok falls on Sept. 25 this year, and the break runs Sept. 24 to 27.