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Two Korean companies -- Naver Webtoon and Yanolja -- are preparing for a US stock debut this year, seeking higher valuation and aggressive overseas expansion. Their US push comes after Coupang’s successful Nasdaq listing in 2021 when the company was valued at $63 billion, the biggest IPO in the US by a foreign company since Alibaba Group in 2014. Industry watchers agree that the market sentiment has changed over the past three years following the bursting of pandemic-bubble stocks. But the
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Yoon to meet Uzbek leader Friday
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan -- President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to meet Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev Friday in the final leg of his Central Asia trip. Yoon last met Mirziyoyev in September last year on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in the United States. Yoon is expected to work to ensure the stable supply of critical minerals from Uzbekistan, open ways for South Korean construction firms to join more Uzbek projects, and boost bilateral cooperation in the fields of health ca
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UNC investigating NK troops' land border incursion, S. Korean loudspeaker broadcasts
June 13, 2024
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Yoon arrives in Uzbekistan for final leg of Central Asia trip
June 13, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Philippines prepared to send more workers under improved working conditions: Philippine politician
June 13, 2024
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More public spaces enhances national dignity: commission head
June 13, 2024
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[News Focus] As ruling party seeks new leader, will Han Dong-hoon enter fray?
June 13, 2024
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First refugee status granted to Russian fleeing draft in S. Korea
June 13, 2024
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Business
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Samsung chief holds meetings with global tech CEOs in US
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong held consecutive meetings with the chiefs of global tech giants including Meta, Amazon and Qualcomm, in an effort to strengthen ties and boost collaboration during his two-week trip to the US, the company said on Thursday. Lee shared insights and prospects over advanced technology markets with the tech leaders and also checked on the company's business operations, the company said. In his meeting with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon on Monday, Lee discu
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KGC taps into Malaysia's top health store chains
June 14, 2024
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Samsung's Lee meets with CEOs of global tech giants in US
June 13, 2024
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Coupang’s Rocket Delivery faces antitrust fine
June 13, 2024
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Seoul shares gain nearly 1% on tech gains
June 13, 2024
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BlockSquare Seoul to enhance market intelligence service for crypto investors
June 13, 2024
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Doosan chief, Kazakh president discuss key energy collaborations
June 13, 2024
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Life&Culture
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Canneseries-invited 'TAROT' tells stories of people defying fate
Structured within a unique omnibus format, horror flick "TAROT" will tell the stories of individuals who try to challenge their destinies, the director said Wednesday. Produced by Studio X+U, "TAROT" is originally an omnibus drama series consisting of seven episodes. The series follows the stories of individuals who face ominous events predicted by tarot cards. For the movie version, three episodes from the series -- "Do You Believe in Santa?," "Going Home"
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Late Lee Sun-kyun’s ‘Project Silence’ confirms July 12 opening
June 13, 2024
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Seoul Auction puts up luxury residential apartment for art auction
June 13, 2024
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[Media Art Now] Yaloo’s mythical spectacle accommodates transhuman species
June 13, 2024
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Yunmin of Touched makes history with 9 wins on ‘King of Masked Singers’
June 13, 2024
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Son Heung-min is S. Koreans' favorite sports star: survey
June 13, 2024
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Literary giants from France, India, Ireland nominated for Pak Kyongni Prize
June 13, 2024
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