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Nvidia chief, SK Group's Chey meet in Taipei to discuss AI memory chip cooperation

Jensen Huang, chief executive officer of US chip giant Nvidia, met with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won in Taipei to discuss the future of cooperation in artificial intelligence memory, SK Group said Tuesday. The meeting took place in Taipei on Monday, according to a post on SK Group's Facebook account. Both executives were in the Taiwanese capital to attend Computex, one of Asia's largest technology trade shows. "With SK hynix reaching a market capitalization of US$1 trillion, the executives of

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National security adviser meets US under secretary of state for talks on security

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac met with visiting US Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker on Tuesday, welcoming the launch of follow-up negotiations on an agreement reached by their countries' leaders last year. "We hope that two days of productive talks will help accelerate progress on the matter," Cheong Wa Dae said in a press release. "Both sides reaffirmed the ROK-US alliance as a central pillar of peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific, and pledged to

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Korea's bestselling soju lowers alcohol content

South Korean liquor-maker HiteJinro announced Tuesday that it will lower the alcoholic content of its flagship soju brand, Chamisul Fresh, from 16 percent to 15.7 percent to better align with changing consumer preferences. Chamisul Fresh is the No. 1 soju brand by domestic sales. This update follows the brand's last reformulation two years and four months ago. The refreshed Chamisul Fresh will be available nationwide through distribution channels starting in mid-June. The company stated that thi

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World No. 3 Kim Hyo-joo headlines South Korean contingent at LPGA major

Kim Hyo-joo, world No. 3 in women's golf with two LPGA titles this season, will lead the South Korean contingent at the second major tournament of the year this week in California. Kim will be one of 23 South Korean players in the field of 156 at the 81st U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, near Los Angeles, starting Thursday. Kim is one of four players to win multiple times this LPGA season. World No. 1 Nelly Korda has won three times, while Kim, second-ranked Jeeno

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Psy referred to prosecutors over alleged proxy drug pickup

Psy, the singer behind 2012 K-pop megahit "Gangnam Style," has been referred to prosecutors over allegations he had a manager collect psychotropic medication on his behalf. According to local media reports Tuesday, the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office received the case from police on Monday and is investigating Psy, his manager, a professor at a university hospital in Seoul and another individual on suspicion of violating the Medical Service Act. Psy is accused of receiving prescriptio

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Meovv looks beyond genres with Bach-inspired new EP

Meovv is betting that one of classical music's most recognizable melodies can help define the rookie girl group's future. The five-member act returned Monday with its second EP, "Bite Now," led by "Ddi Ro Ri," a main track built around a reinterpretation of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in D minor." Rather than treating the classical piece as a novelty, the group said it saw the song as an opportunity to showcase its evolving musical identity and willingness to experiment across gen

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BTS to release special vinyl edition of ‘Arirang’ for 13th debut anniversary

BTS will celebrate 13 years since its debut with a special limited-edition vinyl release of its fifth LP, "Arirang." According to Big Hit Music, the vinyl version of the album will be released on June 12, a day before the group’s anniversary. The vinyl will feature all the tracks from "Arirang" that were released on March 20, along with two bonus tracks: "Voice Message: Love Song" and "Normal (Korean Ver.)," bringing the total number of tracks on the record to 16. "Voice Message: Love Song" expa

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TripleS opens new chapter with brighter full-group comeback

Girl group TripleS returned Monday with its first full-group comeback in roughly a year, unveiling “Love & Pop Pt. 1” as the opening chapter of a new trilogy that aims to deliver comfort, solidarity and encouragement to young people still reaching their potential. The 24-member act introduced the album during a showcase in central Seoul as a new chapter for the group that will unfold across three releases. “'Love & Pop Pt. 1’ marks the beginning of a new full-group trilogy,” explained member Yeo

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Swim, bike, run, chill by the Han River this weekend

Seoul will hold a three-day noncompetitive triathlon event along the Han River this weekend, inviting residents and visitors to swim, cycle and run at their own pace. The third annual My Pace Hangang Triathlon Festival will take place from Friday to Sunday around Ttukseom and Jamsil Han River parks, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday. The city expects a large turnout after last year’s festival drew 650,000 visitors. The festival centers on three activities — swimming, cycling and run

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Cabinet approves bill to support defense semiconductor industry

South Korea’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a bill aimed at fostering the country’s defense semiconductor industry, the Ministry of National Defense said. The bill on nurturing and supporting defense semiconductors is expected to be promulgated later this month and could take effect as early as the fourth quarter, after related enforcement decrees and regulations are prepared. Defense semiconductors are key components of advanced weapons systems, but the sector has lacked a dedicated legal framewo

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1967 Korea Herald edition to be acquired as Korean War artifact

The Ministry of Unification is acquiring Korean War-related artifacts, including a 1967 edition of The Korea Herald, for research at the National Memorial for Abductees during the Korean War in Paju. The ministry unveiled a list of 125 historical items it plans to purchase for research and exhibition, ranging from historical documents and publications to everyday goods. The collection includes printed materials, such as a copy of the Korean War Armistice Agreement, estimated to date back to 1953

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NIS to draw up rules on tackling transnational crime

South Korea’s spy agency plans to establish new rules to respond to growing transnational crimes, including drug trafficking, scams and cyber gambling. The National Intelligence Service said Tuesday it has issued an advance notice of a proposed decree on response procedures against international criminal organizations and will collect public opinions until July 13. The NIS said the measure aims to strengthen its response to crimes that increasingly threaten public safety and national security. T

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Lee says he hopes to regularize Korea-Africa summits

President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday voiced hope for the Korea-Africa summit to be held on a regular basis, saying his government is paying special attention to Africa’s potential for growth and development. Lee made the remarks at Cheong Wa Dae during a meeting with foreign ministers from 19 African countries and representatives of the African Union, the African Continental Free Trade Area and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The meeting came a day after Seoul hosted the inau

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Yes to grasshoppers, no to ants: How does Korea decide which bugs can be grub?

Grasshoppers have made it onto South Korea’s dinner tables, at least legally. Ants and cockroaches, however, remain off the menu. On Tuesday, South Korea approved Parapodisma mikado, a species of grasshopper, as a food ingredient, expanding the country’s short list of edible insects. The decision has renewed attention on a question that may sound simple but is tightly regulated: Why are some insects approved as food while others are not? The answer lies in a regulatory system that requires years

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Kospi rally is real, but Korea's rerating has only begun: Shinyoung strategist

The Kospi's historic rally may have changed the way investors talk about the Korea Discount, but it has not erased the deeper valuation gap that still weighs on Korean equities, according to Kim Hak-kyun, head of research at Shinyoung Securities. "(The) Korea Discount has been fully resolved if you are talking about whether stock prices failed to rise," Kim said in an interview with The Korea Herald in Yeouido, Seoul, on Monday. "But if the term refers more precisely to how undervalued Korean co

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Seoul shares again end at record high on Samsung's performance

South Korean stocks closed at a fresh high of above the landmark 8,800-point level Tuesday as tech shares continued to advance on optimism over artificial intelligence, led by chip giant Samsung Electronics, offsetting a market-wide profit-taking mode. The local currency fell sharply against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index added 13.11 points, or 0.15 percent, to close at 8,801.49. The index opened higher and climbed to a record intraday high of 8,933.62 before reve

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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

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James Milner retires after 24-year career

James Milner, one of English soccer's most durable and respected veterans, has officially retired after a professional career spanning 24 years. The 40-year-old announced his retirement Sunday on social media, bringing his playing days to an end after his contract with Brighton & Hove Albion expired. He spent the final three seasons of his career with the club. Born in 1986, Milner made his Premier League debut for Leeds United in November 2002 at just 16 years old. At the time, he was the secon

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Park Min-ji Jumps in world rankings after 20th KLPGA Tour Victory

Park Min-ji, who recently became just the third player in KLPGA history to reach 20 career victories, made a significant leap in the women's world golf rankings. In the latest women's rankings released Sunday, Park climbed 57 spots from the previous week to No. 104. Park secured her milestone 20th KLPGA Tour title by winning the SH Suhyup Bank MBN Women's Open, which concluded on Sunday. The victory made her only the third player in KLPGA Tour history to reach the 20-win mark. Since earning her

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Rival parties make final push for support on eve of local elections

The ruling and opposition parties made last-ditch appeals for support Tuesday, the eve of nationwide local elections, a vote widely seen as a test of public sentiment toward President Lee Jae Myung's first year in office. Up for grabs in the June 3 elections are 16 mayoral and gubernatorial posts, along with 227 heads of local governments and some 4,000 members of local councils. This year's elections carry added significance as 14 National Assembly seats are also at stake in parliamentary by-el

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Nvidia chief, SK Group's Chey meet in Taipei to discuss AI memory chip cooperation

National security adviser meets US under secretary of state for talks on security

Korea's bestselling soju lowers alcohol content

World No. 3 Kim Hyo-joo headlines South Korean contingent at LPGA major

Psy referred to prosecutors over alleged proxy drug pickup

Meovv looks beyond genres with Bach-inspired new EP

BTS to release special vinyl edition of ‘Arirang’ for 13th debut anniversary

TripleS opens new chapter with brighter full-group comeback

Swim, bike, run, chill by the Han River this weekend

Cabinet approves bill to support defense semiconductor industry

1967 Korea Herald edition to be acquired as Korean War artifact

NIS to draw up rules on tackling transnational crime

Lee says he hopes to regularize Korea-Africa summits

Yes to grasshoppers, no to ants: How does Korea decide which bugs can be grub?

Kospi rally is real, but Korea's rerating has only begun: Shinyoung strategist

Seoul shares again end at record high on Samsung's performance

Who's who in heated battlegrounds?

James Milner retires after 24-year career

Park Min-ji Jumps in world rankings after 20th KLPGA Tour Victory

Rival parties make final push for support on eve of local elections