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S. Korean defense firms make mark in Southeast Asia at LIMA 2025
By Hwang Joo-young and Joint Press Corps LANGKAWI, Malaysia — Southeast Asia’s largest defense exhibition opened Tuesday on the island of Langkawi, with South Korea emerging as a dominant presence amid growing regional demand for cost-effective, adaptable and combat-proven weapons systems. The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition, or LIMA 2025, kicked off its five-day run with some 510 exhibitors from 25 countries. Among them, South Korean defense firms Korea Aerospace Indus
May 21, 2025 - 15:53:12
[From the Scene] Lee Jae-myung campaign buoyed by court verdict delay
JEONJU, North Jeolla Province — With less than a month left until the June 3 presidential vote, Democratic Party of Korea candidate Rep. Lee Jae-myung was halfway through a restless week on the campaign trail in the liberal stronghold of North Jeolla Province on Wednesday. Mid-campaign, reassuring news for Lee arrived. The Seoul High Court said it would postpone its ruling on Lee until after the election, after threats of impeachment from the Democratic Party. Last week, the Supreme Court sent L
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Joseon royal archive home reopens to public
PYEONGCHANG, Gangwon Province — A museum dedicated to historical records from the Joseon era (1392-1910) has reopened following a 10-month renovation, with a focus on outreach to community. The National Museum of the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty houses the original “Joseon Wangjo Sillok” and “Joseon Wangjo Uigwe.” “Joseon Wangjo Sillok” documents 472 years of Joseon’s history chronologically from 1392 to 1863, highlighting the accomplishments of Joseon kings, from the first king, Taejo, to the 2
April 30, 2025 - 17:31:01
SK Telecom stores overwhelmed as customers rush to replace USIM cards over security fears
What was meant to reassure customers after a major security scare quickly turned into long lines, delays and frustration, as SK Telecom’s free USIM card replacement program struggled to meet overwhelming demand on its first day. Earlier this month, South Korea’s largest mobile carrier disclosed that it had discovered malware inside a key internal system, the Home Subscriber Server — the database that manages mobile user identities and network authentication. The discovery raised concerns that se
April 28, 2025 - 15:09:40
Hansae Mobility bets on innovation, US growth amid tariff risks
Based in Daegu, Korea, Hansae Mobility is one of the world’s leading halfshaft suppliers, delivering to a wide range of global automakers from mass market brands, including Stellantis and Volkswagen, to luxury brands such as Porsche and Maserati. A halfshaft transmits rotational force from the engine or motor to the wheels, with flexibility that ensures its function remains unaffected by drivetrain twists. Despite growing concerns over potential tariffs on car parts in the US, the destination of
April 25, 2025 - 16:06:45
'Kicked out in pajamas': Women in Seoul's fading red-light district protest evictions
On a busy Monday morning, two women in pajamas sat inside a small tent pitched on the sidewalk outside the Seongbuk District Office in northern Seoul. A dog rested beside them, drawing curious glances from passersby. The women are sex workers from Miari Texas, a red-light district in Hawolgok-dong, Seongbuk-gu. Having been forcibly evicted on April 17 from their homes, where they also worked, the two were now living in the tent — both as a form of protest and because they had nowhere else to go.
April 24, 2025 - 17:42:17
Robots, AI and zero dust: Inside LG Innotek's 'Dream Factory'
GUMI, North Gyeongsang Province -- LG Innotek on Thursday opened the doors of its cutting-edge “Dream Factory” in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, to the local media for the first time, showcasing the company’s ambitious move to position itself as a major player in the next-generation semiconductor substrate market. Spanning 26,000 square meters -- about three times the size of a soccer field -- the Dream Factory is an ultra-modern smart facility equipped with the latest IT innovations, includin
April 20, 2025 - 14:35:33
‘The Heritage’: Shinsegae revives century-old bank as cultural, retail landmark
In 1935, Seoul saw the construction of a rare building in the heart of Myeong-dong: the five-story Joseon Savings Bank designed in a neo-Baroque style. Shedding its banking identity of 90 years -- including as Korea Savings Bank, Jeil Bank and Standard Chartered Bank Korea -- the building has been refashioned into something different, following a decade of reimagining by South Korean retail giant Shinsegae Group. According to the group, the building lives up to its new name, The Heritage, as a r
April 15, 2025 - 14:27:31
Now a defendant, Yoon again claims martial law was public message
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared at the Seoul Central District Court on Monday, defending himself against the prosecution's claims that his declaration of martial law amounted to an act of insurrection. Yoon, formally removed from office by the Constitutional Court earlier this month, said his martial law decree on Dec. 3, 2024, was a "message to the public," not an act of insurrection. “Martial law was declared to clearly let the public know about the country's desperate situation. This
April 14, 2025 - 15:40:47
‘Heat-not-burn’: Philip Morris’ smoke-free push takes shape at Korean plant
Asia’s key production site banks on rising demand for IQOS devices at home and abroad YANGSAN, South Gyeongsang Province -- Nestled in the countryside of Yangsan in southern Korea lies a sprawling factory tinged with the scent of tobacco. It lingers in the air -- distinct, yet far less pungent than that of traditional cigarettes. Surprisingly high-tech and thus almost out of place in its rustic surroundings, the factory is redefining what it means to produce tobacco in the modern age, embodying
April 10, 2025 - 14:27:00
Netmarble opens game museum showcasing Korea’s gaming legacy
Korea’s game industry is a major driver of the country’s cultural exports. According to the Korea Creative Content Agency, games accounted for 58 percent of Korea’s total cultural exports in the first half of 2024, significantly surpassing K-pop, which made up 12 percent. Despite the industry's scale, there have been limited venues offering a structured overview of its development in Korea, particularly in the form of educational or public exhibitions. Addressing this gap, Korean game developer
April 9, 2025 - 09:00:00
Nation gains closure with Constitutional Court ruling to remove Yoon
K-pop anthems, tearful protests show nation divided The Constitutional Court of Korea voted unanimously to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, delivering a definitive verdict on Friday that punctuated months of political turmoil triggered by his short-lived martial law declaration on Dec. 3, 2024. As interim Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae began reading out the 8-0 decision at 11 a.m., tens of thousands of South Koreans fell silent across Seoul's divided protest sites. Smartphones shot upwa
April 4, 2025 - 16:14:39
Adidas draws on spirit of Seongsu-dong for new flagship
From the outside, a new store bearing the adidas Trefoil logo in Seoul’s Seongsu-dong stands out with its red-brick facade, reminiscent of repurposed factories. The store, which opened Friday, marks the latest flagship from adidas Originals and gives a clear nod to the neighborhood’s industrial heritage in what has become a district where trendsetters converge to keep their fingers on the cultural pulse. More than a conventional retail space, this three-story flagship stands as a statement under
April 4, 2025 - 15:22:02
Glimpse into future of manufacturing: Hyundai Motor Metaplant America
Korean automaker’s newest US factory showcases array of cutting-edge AI, robotics and autonomous technologies ELLABELL, Georgia — “My story begins just down the road, having been born and raised right here in Ellabell. As a young girl, I used to ride four-wheelers in the woods near the Metaplant property.” Charlene Toole, a representative of the employees at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, called herself “the definition of a small town girl” and Ellabell her forever home. “I never would h
March 30, 2025 - 11:04:41
Fine lacquerware puts new sheen on Gaya craftsmanship
Dish on cone-shaped stand shows high level of artistic sophistication, researchers say CHANGWON, South Gyeongsang Province — A decade since an archaeological excavation, government researchers are now shedding light on ancient craft-making in the southern part of Korean Peninsula. “This dish on high pedestal demonstrates the sophistication of Korean craft some 2,000 years ago,” Kim Ji-yeon, a researcher at the Gaya National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, told reporters as she held a di
March 25, 2025 - 15:53:22
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