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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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Seventeen subunit V8 teams up with A-list musicians

The8 and Vernon of Seventeen are joining forces with a team of hitmakers, including Pharrell Williams and Kirara, the pair’s agency Pledis Entertainment announced Monday. The two idols will form the subunit duo V8 to release a namesake EP on June 29. The mini album captures the freedom and energy they found to keep moving forward and the synergy between the two members. Several songwriters and producers will collaborate with V8 on the album, from Bumzu, the mastermind behind Seventeen’s success,

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PM nominee vows to put top priority on improving people's livelihoods

Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook said Monday she will put top priority on improving the people's livelihoods, if confirmed as the country's No. 2 official. President Lee Jae Myung designated Han as successor to outgoing Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on Sunday. An information technology expert, Han has served as Lee's first minister for medium-sized enterprises and startups. The prime minister's replacement comes as Kim is preparing to run for leader of the ruling Democratic Party. "If I'm giv

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[WT논평] Western civilization will not survive ‘suicidal empathy’(Ⅰ)

I recently saw the wonderful 1962 movie “How the West Was Won,” which dramatized the westward expansion from the Erie Canal to the closing of the frontier. The cast included trappers and homesteade

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Lee Orders Joint Probe on June 3 Ballot Paper Shortages

[Politics] : President Lee Jae Myung has ordered the launch of a joint investigation on ballot paper shortages that disrupted last week's local elections. In a message on X Sunday, Lee expressed deep regret over the matter and called for a thorough probe, saying that he has instructed the formation of a joint ... [more...]

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Big names, small bets: Stars take a chance at the June box office

At first glance, Korea's June box office looks like a tentpole affair. Leading the charge is Yeon Sang-ho's zombie hit "Colony," fresh off its Midnight Screenings bow at Cannes, which blew past 4 million admissions this week and has 5 million in its sights. Close behind is "Wild Sing," the dumb-fun comedy starring heartthrob Gang Dong-won, which drew more than 160,000 tickets on opening day and has held second place ever since. And the firepower keeps coming from Hollywood: Steven Spielberg's "D

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SoFi Stadium union authorizes strike

A labor union representing workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles County announced on Saturday that 96 percent of participating members voted in favor of authorizing a strike in a Friday ballot, despite the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup being only days away on June 11. Local media outlets, including the Los Angeles Times, reported that the vote has raised the possibility of labor-related disruptions at one of the tournament's marquee venues. The workers belong to UNITE HERE Local 11, which

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Lee Jung-hoo extends hitting streak to 14 games

Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants extended his hitting streak to 14 consecutive games. Lee started in right field and batted fifth in the Giants' road game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Saturday. He went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored. The performance allowed Lee to extend the longest hitting streak of his career by one more game. The streak began on May 15 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. His season batting average rose from .321 to .324 (70 hits in 216 at-bat

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Lee taps SME minister Han Seong-sook for PM

President Lee Jae Myung nominated Minister of SMEs and Startups Han Seong-sook to be the country's next prime minister, a senior presidential official said Sunday, putting South Korea on track to appoint its first female premier in nearly two decades and only the second woman ever to hold the office. If approved by the National Assembly, Han, 59, would become the country's second female prime minister, following Han Myeong-sook, who served from 2006 to 2007. The nomination comes as current Prime

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Ahead of Xi visit, North Korea signals denuclearization is off the table

Just one day before Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to arrive in Pyongyang for a rare state visit, North Korea on Sunday delivered an unmistakable message: Its nuclear weapons program is not up for negotiation. A strongly worded statement by the North Korean leader's influential sister, Kim Yo-jong, and Kim Jong-un's inspection of nuclear and missile production facilities appear to be an attempt to define the terms of the summit before Xi even lands, making clear that any discussion of denuc

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Lee nominates SME Minister Han Seong-sook as new prime minister

President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Han Seong-sook, the incumbent minister of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the next prime minister, a senior presidential official said Sunday. If confirmed by the National Assembly, Han would become the Lee government's first female prime minister and South Korea's second female prime minister since Han Myeong-sook, who served in the post from 2006-2007. Current Prime Minister Kim Min-seok is stepping down, reportedly to run for the leadership

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Hana Bank opens Subic office in Philippines

Hana Bank said Friday it has opened a branch office in the Subic Special Economic Zone northwest of Manila, aiming to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia and support growing demand from Korean companies operating in the region. The move comes as HD Hyundai Heavy Industries ramps up operations at the former Subic shipyard, which resumed full-scale production in the second half of 2025 after a major facility overhaul. The company plans to turn the site into a key Southeast Asian production h

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S. Korea Ranks Second in OECD Growth Rankings in Q1

[Economy] : South Korea recorded the second‑highest economic growth rate among members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in the first quarter, driven by a boom in the semiconductor industry. According to the OECD on Sunday, South Korea's real gross domestic product grew ... [more...]

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Free resume feedback for international students

Have your resume polished by a professional before job hunting in Korea. Seoul Global Center is offering a free resume review service for 50 international students. International students who want their resumes to sound more natural, better present their work experience or receive detailed feedback on their cover letters may apply. Applicants must submit resumes and cover letters written in Korean. The required format is available through the Google Drive link on the application page. Feedback m

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N. Korean Leader Orders 2.5-Fold Increase in Missile Production Capacity Over 5 Years

[Inter-Korea] : North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered a key defense manufacturer to expand its ballistic and cruise missile production capacity by two and a half times over the next five years, according to state media. Rodong Sinmun, the ruling Workers' Party newspaper, reported Sunday that Kim issued the ... [more...]

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Colombia's presidential runoff could impact the future of the Amazon rainforest and fossil fuels

The upcoming Colombian presidential election between Sen. Ivan Cepeda, an ally of President Gustavo Petro, and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, whom US President Donald Trump has endorsed, is shaping up as a stark choice that could impact the future of the Amazon rainforest, fossil fuel development and the rights of Indigenous communities. The June 21 runoff comes at a pivotal moment for Colombia, which under Petro emerged as one of the world’s most vocal advocates for protecting the Amazon and

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Career-best hitting streak reaches 14 games for SF Giants' Lee Jung-hoo

Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants has now hit safely in 14 consecutive games. Lee extended his career-best hitting streak by going 2-for-4 with a run and a steal against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday. The South Korean outfielder raised his batting average from .321 to .324, the fourth-best mark in Major League Baseball with evening games still to be played. Lee flied out in his first two trips to the plate before hitting a single in the top of the seventh inning

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Special Counsel Questions Yoon about Diplomatic Messages Defending Martial Law

[Politics] : Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol has appeared before a special counsel team to answer to charges of power abuse and obstruction of rights in connection with messages he intended to send to the U.S, justifying his failed attempt to impose martial law. Yoon, currently in custody at the Seoul Detention Center, ... [more...]

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What is 'Arirang' without its melody? 'Ballet Arirang' finds the answer in spirit

When BTS chose "Arirang" as an album title and wove the familiar refrain — "Arirang, Arirang, Arariyo" — into its music, the move sparked widespread discussion about meaning, identity and cultural heritage. Now comes "Ballet Arirang." The title invokes Korea's familiar folk song, yet not a single note of the "Arirang" melody will be heard on stage. Instead of borrowing the tune, the production seeks to translate the spirit of "Arirang" into ballet. "There is no 'Arirang' melody in the performanc

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Tesla Model Y becomes first foreign vehicle to top Korea’s monthly sales

Tesla’s Model Y SUV has become the first foreign vehicle to top Korea’s monthly passenger car sales, overtaking domestic models in a market long dominated by Hyundai Motor Group. According to recent data by the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association, the Model Y sold 8,762 units in May. It secured the top spot ahead of Hyundai and Kia’s bestselling models, including Kia Sorento SUV (7,836 units), Hyundai Grandeur sedan (5,183 units), Kia Sportage SUV (4,760 units) and Kia Carnival

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Lee vows to tackle unfair practices, privileges in second year

Seventeen subunit V8 teams up with A-list musicians

PM nominee vows to put top priority on improving people's livelihoods

[WT논평] Western civilization will not survive ‘suicidal empathy’(Ⅰ)

Lee Orders Joint Probe on June 3 Ballot Paper Shortages

Big names, small bets: Stars take a chance at the June box office

SoFi Stadium union authorizes strike

Lee Jung-hoo extends hitting streak to 14 games

Lee taps SME minister Han Seong-sook for PM

Ahead of Xi visit, North Korea signals denuclearization is off the table

Lee nominates SME Minister Han Seong-sook as new prime minister

Hana Bank opens Subic office in Philippines

S. Korea Ranks Second in OECD Growth Rankings in Q1

Free resume feedback for international students

N. Korean Leader Orders 2.5-Fold Increase in Missile Production Capacity Over 5 Years

Colombia's presidential runoff could impact the future of the Amazon rainforest and fossil fuels

Career-best hitting streak reaches 14 games for SF Giants' Lee Jung-hoo

Special Counsel Questions Yoon about Diplomatic Messages Defending Martial Law

What is 'Arirang' without its melody? 'Ballet Arirang' finds the answer in spirit

Tesla Model Y becomes first foreign vehicle to top Korea’s monthly sales