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IMF slashes Korea's 2025 growth outlook to 1%

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its economic growth forecast for South Korea to 1 percent this year, down from 2 percent projected in January. The IMF also revised Korea’s economic grow

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Four presidential contenders to advance to next round of PPP primary

The ruling People Power Party on Tuesday announced the four contenders that would advance to the second round of its primary for the June 3 presidential election. Labor Minister Kim Moon-soo, People P
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Seoul launches 4th spy satellite to boost surveillance on North Korea

South Korea’s military launched its fourth domestically developed spy satellite on Tuesday, advancing efforts to monitor North Korea and detect signs of potential provocations in real time.
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Trump’s 145% tariff on Chinese batteries opens door for Korean ESS rivals

South Korean battery manufacturers are set to benefit from the 145 percent tariff imposed by the second Donald Trump administration in the US on Chinese-made goods.

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Supreme Court takes up Lee Jae-myung’s case in full court session

The Supreme Court of Korea announced Tuesday that it will hear the election law violation case of former Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung before the "grand bench," moving the case to a full-court

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Kakao at crossroads: AI pivot fuels calls to shed noncore units

South Korean IT giant Kakao is once again at the center of deal speculation, as rumors of subsidiary sales continue to swirl despite the company’s repeated denials.

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'The Great Gatsby' off to strong start in West End

“The Great Gatsby” Broadway musical is off to a strong start in London’s West End, with its nine preview performances from April 11 to 19 grossing 4.75 million pounds ($6.4 million).

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Na Kyung-won under fire for using Coldplay for own political campaign

Five-term People Power Party Rep. Na Kyung-won has outraged fans of British rock band Coldplay here for using clips from the band's recent Seoul concert to promote her own presidential campaign.