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NK paper calls for drawing up 'realistic' economic plansNorth KoreaJan 26, 2021North Korea's official newspaper called Tuesday for putting together thorough and workable plans to carry out a five-year economic development goal unveiled during a recent party meeting, urging its ... -
S. Korea confirms 73rd case of highly pathogenic bird fluSocial affairsJan 26, 2021South Korea's agricultural ministry said Tuesday it has confirmed the 73rd case of highly pathogenic bird flu from a poultry farm, sparking concerns over a prolonged battle with the animal disease. ... -
Samsung Heavy wins W230b container carrier orderIndustryJan 26, 2021Major shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries Co. said Tuesday that it has signed a 229 billion won ($208 million) deal with an Oceania company to build two container carriers. Under the deal with an u... -
Nation on alert as coronavirus cases linked to unauthorized school reported in other regionsSocial affairsJan 26, 2021State and local health authorities on Tuesday were cautiously tracing and monitoring the development of a mass coronavirus outbreak at an unauthorized missionary training school in Daejeon, as cases ... -
Flurry of IPOs on horizon to join stock rallyMarketsJan 26, 2021It will be another busy year for initial public offerings in South Korea as a slew of companies are rushing to debut on the local stock market amid a stock rally and strong appetite from retail inves... -
LG releases new air conditioner with upgraded design, hygiene featuresTechnologyJan 26, 2021LG Electronics Inc., a major home appliance maker in South Korea, released a new air conditioner with upgraded design and hygiene features Tuesday as the company aims to increase sales amid the pande... -
S. Korea to remove import duties on eggs this week amid supply shortageEconomyJan 26, 2021South Korea said Tuesday it will temporarily remove tariffs on imported egg products this week in an effort to ease a supply shortage caused by the outbreak of bird flu here. The Cabinet approved a ... -
New virus cases fall back to below 400 again; clusters tied to religious facilities on riseSocial affairsJan 26, 2021South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases fell back to below 400 on Tuesday on the back of tighter virus curbs, but authorities remain on alert over a rise in cluster infections tied to religious fac... -
Biden's negotiators face choice between incremental NK nuke dismantlement or 'big deal': CRS reportNorth KoreaJan 26, 2021US negotiators under the new Joe Biden administration could face a choice between the pursuit of an incremental dismantlement of North Korea's nuclear program and a big deal calling for its complete ... -
S. Korea completes deployment of K-14 sniper rifle, observation deviceDefenseJan 26, 2021South Korea has completed the deployment of K-14 sniper rifles and its observation device at infantry units to boost combat capabilities in missions involving precision attacks, the arms procurement ... -
Seoul stocks open lower on profit-takingMarketsJan 26, 2021South Korean stocks opened lower Tuesday as foreign and institutional investors sought to cash in profits after the key stock index hit its all-time high the previous session. The benchmark Korea Co... -
Samsung Display develops low-power OLED panel for smartphonesTechnologyJan 26, 2021Samsung Display Co., a major display maker in South Korea, said Tuesday it has developed a low-power consumption organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel for smartphones. The affiliate of Samsung E... -
State power firms forecast to log big losses in 2021IndustryJan 26, 2021South Korea's five state power companies are projected to post large losses this year due to a government push to reduce dependence on coal for electricity generation and low electricity prices, thei... -
Biden US will work with allies to face competition from China: PsakiForeign affairsJan 26, 2021The Joe Biden administration will work with US allies to deal with challenges posed by China that include threats to the United States' alliances, a senior White House official said Monday. White Ho... -
Foreigners' property transactions hit new high in 2020EconomyJan 26, 2021Foreigners' building transactions in South Korea reached an all-time high in 2020, with deals soaring in the Seoul metropolitan area, data showed Tuesday. Foreigners' transactions of housing and com...
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