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South Korea’s state institutions and political parties moved Monday to address ballot paper shortages reported during last week’s local elections. The ruling Democratic Party of Korea submitted its request for a parliamentary probe to the National Assembly. Rep. Cheon Jun-ho, the party’s senior deputy floor leader, said the NEC had been aware of the shortage in advance but failed to respond in a timely manner, causing confusion at polling stations and fueling unnecessary suspicion over the fairn

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Lee vows to tackle unfair practices, privileges in second year

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday vowed to step up efforts to address unfair practices that undermine people’s lives while "normalizing the abnormal." “Any unfairness, privilege or rule-breaking that harms people’s lives, no matter how minor it may seem, will be firmly corrected,” Lee said during a press conference marking the first anniversary of his inauguration at Cheong Wa Dae. Lee said the government would crack down on livelihood-related crimes that disrupt market order, including stock pr

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'힙합 남매' 릴체리·골드부다, 신곡 '드레스2킬' 발표

(서울=연합뉴스) 이태수 기자 = 남매 사이인 힙합 가수 릴체리와 골드부다가 지난 4일 신곡 '드레스2킬'(DRESS2KILL)을 발표했다고 소...

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S. Korea Signs Partnership Deal with Serbia, First Trade Pact with Balkan Country

[Economy] : South Korea and Serbia have finalized a comprehensive economic partnership agreement(CEPA), which will likely bolster trade and address global supply chain uncertainties. The trade ministry said in a statement that Minister Yeo Han-koo signed the agreement in Belgrade with his Serbian counterpart, Jagoda ... [more...]

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Xiaomi design head Li Tianyuan to give keynote address at FAMS 2026

Li Tianyuan, head of design at Xiaomi EV, will deliver a keynote speech at the Future AI Mobility Summit 2026 in Seoul on June 30, the event's organizing committee and The Korea Herald said Friday. The summit, under the theme of "From Motion to Emotion," is set to be held at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and mobility technologies. Li is a renowned mobility designer who connected the heritage of trad

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US considers $1.85b naval shipbuilding plan with Korea, Japan

The Pentagon is considering tapping Korean or Japanese shipyards to build a US Navy vessel as part of its broader push to strengthen defense ties with allies and address shipbuilding challenges amid growing competition with China. According to a recent report by US-based Breaking Defense, the initiative is part of a proposed $1.85 billion naval funding request within the Pentagon’s $350 billion reconciliation package. The funding would support both the potential construction project and the navy

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Finance minister vows to take 'immediate measures' over excessive FX volatility

South Korea's finance minister on Thursday vowed to take "immediate measures" when necessary to address excessive volatility in the foreign exchange market amid the recent sharp decline of the Korean won against the greenback. Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol discussed such measures with Bank of Korea Gov. Shin Hyun-song in Seoul, alongside Financial Services Commission Chairman Lee Eog-weon and Financial Supervisory Service Gov. Lee Chan-jin, according to the Ministry of Finance and Economy. Duri

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[Minju Chung] Korea’s Carbon Neutrality Act reforms

As a teenager, imagining the world 30 years from now no longer stirs the familiar anxiety of whether I'll land a good job or build a loving family. The fear runs deeper than that — whether the world will even be livable. With the threats of climate change mounting and political commitment to address them steadily eroding, the lives of future generations are genuinely at stake. Korea is currently attempting to protect the fundamental rights of those future generations through an ongoing reform of

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Hackers breach Tving database, exposing user data

South Korean streaming platform Tving said Wednesday that it had identified a data breach involving unauthorized access to users' personal information. In a notice posted on its website, the company said the compromised data may include user IDs, names, dates of birth, gender, mobile phone numbers and email addresses. Resident registration numbers and payment-related information were not exposed, according to the company. Tving did not disclose the number of affected users. According to Tving, t

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Defense minister resigns as protests rock Bolivia

Bolivia's defense minister resigned on Tuesday after more than a month of protests demanding President Rodrigo Paz's ouster, a government source told Agence France-Presse. The departure signals a deepening political crisis that has paralyzed major cities and threatens Paz's government. Workers, farmers, miners, transport workers, and teachers are demanding measures to address the country's worst economic crisis in four decades. Paz, who was backed by US President Donald Trump, has warned that Bo

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S. Korean, African Foreign Ministers Gather in Seoul to Address Global Challenges, Promote Growth

[International] : Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has expressed South Korea’s willingness to strengthen cooperation with African countries to address global challenges and promote opportunities for growth. Cho made the remarks on Monday in his opening speech for the inaugural Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in ... [more...]

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S. Korea, Africa can turn challenges into opportunities through closer cooperation: FM

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Monday called for South Korea and Africa to boost cooperation in a bid to better address global challenges and turn them into new opportunities for growth. Cho made the remarks in an opening speech at the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Seoul as the two sides are exploring ways to strengthen partnership amid growing global uncertainty. "The world is facing multifaceted challenges across various sectors, including supply chains, energy and food security. Th

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Lebanon denounces Israeli campaign in south

Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel Saturday of pursuing a "scorched-earth policy" in his country's south, urging a halt to the fighting as Israel carried out fresh airstrikes and issued evacuation warnings for more than a dozen locations. A day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his forces had advanced deeper into Lebanon, his counterpart Nawaf Salam warned the country was facing a "dangerous" escalation, and called for "a swift and real ceasefire." In a televised address,

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Hanbok gets dressier for modern celebrations

The term hanbok, literally meaning "Korean clothing," emerged to distinguish it from clothing that entered Korea in the 19th century: "yangbok," meaning "western clothing." Korea's traditional attire has been around for centuries, but is no longer considered everyday clothing. Instead, hanbok tends to be reserved for special occasions and ceremonies such as weddings, first birthdays, and lunar new year and Chuseok celebrations. "Today's common perception of traditional hanbok is largely based on

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South Korea-US talks to move forward on security initiatives

South Korea and the United States will begin formal talks next week on security initiatives stemming from last year's summit agreements, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said Friday, and likely address Seoul's push for nuclear-powered submarines and expanded nuclear fuel-cycle capabilities. The two allies will convene a two-day inaugural meeting in Seoul Tuesday and Wednesday to launch formal follow-up consultations on the security commitments outlined in the Joint Fact Sheet adopted after the October 2

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Korea races toward top-five exporter club: Industry Minister

South Korea is on track to become one of the world’s top five exporters this year, Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Thursday, as the government touted record exports, a Korea-US tariff deal, and an AI-driven manufacturing push among the administration’s key first-year achievements. Speaking at a press briefing Wednesday, Kim also addressed major industrial issues such as Korea’s bid for Canada’s multibillion dollar submarine project and Samsung Electronics’ recent settlement of a long-runnin

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Day6’s Dowoon reassures fans after wedding rumor

Dowoon of Day6 took to social media on Thursday ostensibly to address rumors circulating online that he has been dating an influencer. “Our team will not disband no matter what. I am not going anywhere,” he told fans, asking them to ignore posts related to him for the time being. He also apologized for causing pain and asked for patience, but neither confirmed nor denied whether he is in a relationship. JYP Entertainment only said “no comment” on Tuesday when pressed for a statement, as rumors s

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RM, President Lee call out Busan lodging price hikes

President Lee Jae Myung has called for stronger action against accommodation price gouging in Busan ahead of BTS' June concerts, as soaring room rates and alleged reservation cancellations continue to draw criticism from fans and the public. The issue drew fresh attention after BTS members addressed the controversy during a livestream Tuesday evening. RM, the group’s leader, asked businesses in Busan dialect not to “overdo it,” referring to reports of sharp hotel price hikes, and expressed disap

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Azerbaijan marks its 108th Independence Day in Seoul

Azerbaijan celebrated its 108th Independence Day in Seoul on Tuesday, underscoring ties with South Korea and Baku’s growing role in regional and international affairs. The national day marks the founding of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic on May 28, 1918 — regarded as the first democratic republic in the Muslim world — ending nearly two centuries of Iranian and Russian rule. Addressing diplomats, government officials, members of civil society and the Azerbaijani community in Seoul, Azerbaijan

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Guardiola, Salah bid farewell

MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- Pep Guardiola fought back tears on the sideline as he brought 10 years at Manchester City to an end on Sunday. His final game ended in a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa on a day charged with emotion as he said goodbye to the fans he gave so much joy during a decade of dominance in English soccer. "I never could have imagined the amount of love I've found," said Guardiola, standing in the center of the field at the Etihad Stadium and addressing the crowd. "It is an incredible,

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