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[포토] 빛과 함께한 50년…단국대 사진예술연구회, 동문사진전 ‘동행’ 개최

단국대학교 사진예술연구회(이하 단사회)가 창립 50주년을 맞아 동문사진전 「동행(With Light)」을 오는 9일부터 개최한다. 서울 서초구 ‘갤러리 반포대로5’에서 열리는 이번 전시에는 총 31명의 동문이 참여해 92점의 작품을 선보인다. 화랑 1~3층 전관에서 진행되는 이번 전시는 ‘빛을 따라 함께 걸어온 50년’이라는 주제 아래 단사회의 역사와

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Cloudy Skies, Scattered Rain Expected Nationwide

[Science] : Most regions of the country will see cloudy conditions Sunday, with some areas receiving light rain. Rain is expected to develop across central regions overnight and continue into early Monday. Monday will remain mostly cloudy nationwide, with isolated showers possible in the mountainous areas of ... [more...]

The Korea Herald

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'Bro, it's me': Jensen Huang's Korea dinner spot steals spotlight

Many have wondered which pork-belly venue Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang would choose for his Friday dinner with Korea's top business leaders. The restaurant of choice turned out to be Hyeongnim jeoyo — roughly, "Bro, it's me" in Korean — a charcoal-grilled Korean barbecue restaurant in Hongdae, Seoul. Returning to Korea after seven months, Huang is expected to recreate the buzz of October’s chicken-and-beer meetup, this time over pork belly and soju with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, LG Group Chairm

KBS World (English)

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Avg. Gas Prices Rise, Diesel Prices Fall Friday

[Economy] : The average prices of gasoline rose while those of diesel fell on Friday. According to the Korea National Oil Corporation’s price information system, Opinet, as of 9 a.m. Friday, the average price of gasoline at gas stations nationwide stood at two-thousand-ten-point-26, or slightly over one U.S. dollar ... [more...]

The Korea Herald

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June to spotlight K-pop male acts in wave of comebacks

June is shaping up to be a busy month for men in K-pop, with artists ranging from fifth-generation boy bands to veteran idols returning with new music, as the industry enters the summer. The month has already opened with releases from veteran group Shinee and YG Entertainment’s Treasure, both of which returned Monday. Shinee unveiled its sixth EP, “Atmos,” while Treasure released its fourth EP, “New Wav,” helping set the tone for what is expected to be a packed month of masculine K-pop activity.

The Korea Herald

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Kospi snaps 3-day rise on profit-taking; won sharply down

South Korean stocks fell Thursday, snapping a three-session winning streak and retreating from record highs as investors locked in profits. The local currency fell sharply against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index dropped 162.08 points, or 1.84 percent, to close at 8,639.41. Trade volume was moderate at 431.77 million shares worth 46.2 trillion won ($30.2 billion), with winners slightly outnumbering losers 446 to 444. Institutions and individuals bought a net 1.81 tr

The Korea Herald

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Samsung Heavy gets green light for first US FLNG project

Samsung Heavy Industries has received notice to proceed for the first floating liquefied natural gas project in the United States, marking a major milestone for both the company and the emerging North American FLNG market. The shipbuilder said Thursday that it had secured approval to begin construction of the first floating LNG facility for the Delfin LNG project in Louisiana. The project is valued at $2.9 billion. The Delfin project is the first FLNG development in the US and is viewed as a pot

The Korea Herald

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Lotte Biologics to showcase Songdo plant at BIO USA

Lotte Biologics will use this year's BIO International Convention to showcase its near-complete Songdo production facility and advanced manufacturing capabilities as it seeks to attract global biopharmaceutical clients. The company said Thursday it will participate in BIO International Convention 2026 in San Diego later this month, marking its fifth consecutive appearance at one of the world's largest biotechnology industry events. A highlight will be the first public showcase of Plant 1 at the

The Korea Herald

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S. Korea, China agree to add 70 flights per week amid growing exchanges

South Korea and China have agreed to increase the frequency of flights between the two countries amid growing bilateral exchanges, the transport ministry said Thursday. For the first time since 2019, the two countries agreed to expand bilateral traffic rights by 70 weekly flights during the South Korea-China aviation talks held in Seoul last month, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Under the agreement, passenger flights will be increased to 664 per week, while carg

KBS World (English)

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Avg. Gas Price Rises, Diesel Falls Thursday

[Economy] : The average price of gasoline nationwide rose while that of diesel fell slightly on Thursday. According to the Korea National Oil Corporation’s price information system, Opinet, as of 9 a.m. Thursday, the average price of gasoline at gas stations nationwide rose zero-point-13 won compared to the ... [more...]

The Korea Herald

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Foreign reserves drop in May on FX market-stabilizing measures

South Korea's foreign reserves fell slightly last month amid efforts by authorities to manage exchange rate volatility, the central bank said Thursday. The country's foreign reserves stood at US$426.99 billion as of end-May, down $880 million from a month earlier, according to data from the Bank of Korea (BOK). The figure had risen $4.22 billion in April, following a $3.97 billion decline in March, which was the sharpest monthly drop in about a year. The BOK attributed the on-month decline to au

The Korea Herald

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[Breaking] Former PM, ex-finance minister in neck and neck race for Daegu mayor: exit poll

People Power Party candidate Choo Kyung-ho was slightly ahead in the race in the conservative stronghold of Daegu, according to exit polls. The former finance minister was up against Democratic Party of Korea candidate Kim Boo-kyum, a former four-time lawmaker and prime minister. According to exit polls conducted after polls closed in nationwide local elections Wednesday, Kim won 49.1 percent of votes in Daegu, with Choo 0.8 percentage point ahead of him. The exit poll was run by the Korea Elect

The Korea Herald

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At local polls, national politics weighs heavily on voters

Before the early summer heat had fully set in, residents in light clothing began lining up inside an elementary school in Seocho, southern Seoul, early Wednesday morning. Some arrived holding their family members’ hands, while others waited quietly with their arms folded. It marked the start of a long Election Day, with South Koreans casting up to seven ballots to fill local posts ranging from mayors and governors to education superintendents and local council members. Final results were expecte

The Korea Herald

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Why Nvidia is betting on Korea for physical AI

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is putting South Korea's physical AI potential in the spotlight, with robotics set to top the agenda during his planned visit to Seoul from Thursday. "I think that robotics is very important to Korea, and I hope to be able to contribute to robotics in Korea," Huang said during Nvidia's "Korea Partner Night," held for the first time on the sidelines of the Computex event in Taiwan on Tuesday. "We would always consider investments in Korea, (it has) such a great ecosystem,

The Korea Herald

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‘Koreans are the Italians of Asia’: Italian ambassador

South Korea and Italy are "similar and complementary" countries, Italian Ambassador to Korea Emilia Gatto said as the two nations celebrated Italy's Republic Day in Seoul on Tuesday. "Korea truly loves 'Made in Italy,' and Italy truly loves K-culture," Gatto said, highlighting the strong cultural affinity between the two countries. At the event, marking the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic, Gatto noted that bilateral ties continue to deepen, adding that President Lee Jae Myung is expecte

KBS World (English)

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Gas, Diesel Prices Fall Wednesday

[Economy] : The average prices of gasoline and diesel both decreased on Wednesday. According to the Korea National Oil Corporation’s price information system, Opinet, as of 9 a.m. Wednesday, the average price of gasoline at gas stations nationwide stood at two-thousand-ten-point-33 or slightly over one U.S. ... [more...]

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“Light Right Cream” 피부 밀도 높이는 여름 크림 [Style]

자외선과 에어컨 바람은 피부 속 수분과 콜라겐을 무자비하게 앗아가 피부 밀도를 느슨하게 만든다. 무거움은 덜고 영양은 꽉 채워 세럼만으로는 채워지지 않는 속건조와 탄력 저하를 해결..

The Korea Herald

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Who's who in heated battlegrounds?

The 2026 local elections, widely considered a litmus test for President Lee Jae Myung and his liberal administration, are finally here. Of all 4,241 posts up for grabs Wednesday, including 16 key executive seats and 14 parliamentary seats being contended in by-elections, The Korea Herald shines the spotlight on a select mix of heated battlegrounds. A loss in any of these spots could have significant ramifications for either of the two main parties, as well as the Lee Jae Myung administration its

The Korea Herald

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In South Korea, even tteokbokki can carry political meaning

Even the color of tteokbokki can take on political significance during election season in Korea. A viral post on X on Saturday showed a meal that included tteokbokki in its original red color alongside an edited version in which the dish had been turned blue. The post was captioned: "I voted and now I'm eating tteokbokki." Because red and blue are associated with South Korea's two main political camps, many interpreted the edited image as a lighthearted attempt to avoid appearing partisan. “Ah.

KBS World (English)

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Average Gas Prices Stay Level, Diesel Prices Fall Tuesday

[Economy] : The average prices of gasoline stayed level while those of diesel fell slightly on Tuesday. According to the Korea National Oil Corporation’s price information system, Opinet, as of 9 a.m. Tuesday, the average price of gasoline at gas stations nationwide stayed level compared to the previous day at ... [more...]

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[포토] 빛과 함께한 50년…단국대 사진예술연구회, 동문사진전 ‘동행’ 개최

Cloudy Skies, Scattered Rain Expected Nationwide

'Bro, it's me': Jensen Huang's Korea dinner spot steals spotlight

Avg. Gas Prices Rise, Diesel Prices Fall Friday

June to spotlight K-pop male acts in wave of comebacks

Kospi snaps 3-day rise on profit-taking; won sharply down

Samsung Heavy gets green light for first US FLNG project

Lotte Biologics to showcase Songdo plant at BIO USA

S. Korea, China agree to add 70 flights per week amid growing exchanges

Avg. Gas Price Rises, Diesel Falls Thursday

Foreign reserves drop in May on FX market-stabilizing measures

[Breaking] Former PM, ex-finance minister in neck and neck race for Daegu mayor: exit poll

At local polls, national politics weighs heavily on voters

Why Nvidia is betting on Korea for physical AI

‘Koreans are the Italians of Asia’: Italian ambassador

Gas, Diesel Prices Fall Wednesday

“Light Right Cream” 피부 밀도 높이는 여름 크림 [Style]

Who's who in heated battlegrounds?

In South Korea, even tteokbokki can carry political meaning

Average Gas Prices Stay Level, Diesel Prices Fall Tuesday