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From John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev navigating the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 to Henry Kissinger and Zhou Enlai’s meetings that laid the groundwork for China’s opening up in 1971 — modern history is full of examples of human judgment shaping great diplomatic moments. But what if artificial intelligence could help us face some of today’s most pressing crises better? Singapore is offering an early glimpse of what that future might look like. In May, the city-state’s foreign minister Vivia

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With temples, churches, citizens and city officials pitching in, Busan braces for BTS’ homecoming

BUSAN -- With BTS set to perform at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on June 12 and 13, South Korea's second-largest city is preparing for what officials expect will be an influx of roughly 100,000 visitors from around the world. The effort is part of "BTS The City Arirang," a citywide tourism initiative running from June 5 to 21 that includes exhibitions, fan experiences, cultural programs and special events across Busan. "We are turning the entire city into a festival," Kim Dong-hoon, director of the

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Lee received by PM, King of Belgium

President Lee Jae Myung held talks with Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever and King Philippe during his visit to the European country on Wednesday. During the talks in Brussels, Lee and De Wever vowed to support the expansion of their economic cooperation in the field of strategic industries, riding on the increased investment between the two countries in the field of battery material and energy, according to Kang Yu-jung, chief spokesperson of South Korea’s presidential office. Lee was acco

How many art fairs are too many?

When Frieze Seoul arrived in 2022, South Korea's capital quickly emerged as one of Asia's most closely watched art hubs, and its growing ecosystem of museums, galleries, collectors and audiences fueled optimism about the city's potential. But the art scene's newfound prominence brought another phenomenon: a rapid increase in the number of art fairs. Just five years ago, only a handful of fairs were considered essential stops for collectors and art enthusiasts, including Kiaf Seoul, Galleries Art

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KEF chief urges labor reform to meet AI challenge at ILO

Sohn Kyung-shik, chairperson of the Korea Enterprises Federation, called for labor market reforms and stronger labor-management cooperation to help businesses adapt to the artificial intelligence era, during a speech at the International Labor Organization's annual conference in Geneva. Sohn, who is also chair of CJ Group, addressed the 114th International Labor Conference on behalf of the Korean business community, the KEF said Wednesday. Representatives from governments, employers and labor gr

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Frieze Seoul expands Asia-Pacific focus as Kiaf marks 25th anniversary

Kiaf Seoul and Frieze Seoul will return in September for their fifth collaboration, bringing together more than 300 galleries from around the world at Coex in Seoul. Kiaf Seoul will host 175 galleries from 18 countries, while Frieze Seoul will present more than 125 galleries from over 30 countries, highlighting the growing importance of the Asia-Pacific region, where more than 70 percent of participating galleries are based. The two fairs both kick off Sept. 2, with Frieze Seoul continuing throu

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Defense Counterintelligence Command to be dissolved in reform drive, doubts remain over efficacy

South Korea’s Defense Ministry on Wednesday announced a plan to disband the Defense Counterintelligence Command, a military intelligence agency accused of playing a central role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Dec. 3, 2024 martial law bid, ending its 49 years of operation. The move is part of the Lee Jae Myung administration’s broader effort to prevent a recurrence of military involvement in domestic politics. The counterintelligence command dispatched troops to the National Assembly and the

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Defaming victims of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery to face tougher punishment

Spreading false information that defames victims of Japan’s wartime military sexual slavery will be subject to stronger punishment under a revised law that takes effect Thursday, the South Korean government said Wednesday. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said the revised law on support and commemorative projects for victims of Japanese military sexual slavery will impose penalties of up to five years in prison or a fine of up to 50 million won ($32,700) for defaming victims by spreadi

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Seoul gears up for World Cup watch parties

Ahead of South Korea’s opening match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at 11 a.m. Friday, (Korean time), Seoul urged soccer fans to use public transportation and take precautions against extreme heat as public viewing events return to some of the capital’s most popular gathering spots. Thousands of fans are expected to assemble at Gwanghwamun Square on Friday morning for a street cheering event during South Korea’s Group A opener against Czechia. Additional watch parties are scheduled for matches again

Seoul shares again dip over 4% amid US-Iran tensions, tech sell-off; won down

South Korean stocks plummeted more than 4 percent Wednesday amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran and a tech slump fueled by concerns over the valuation of stocks related to artificial intelligence. The local currency was trading lower against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index shed 366.11 points, or 4.52 percent, to close at 7,730.82, almost eclipsing most of the over 8 percent surge from the previous day. At one point, the index fell as low as

Samsung foundry rebound gathers pace on AI chip wins

Samsung Electronics’ long-struggling foundry business is showing signs of a rebound, as improving yields, rising utilization and a string of high-profile AI chip projects raise prospects for a possible return to profit as early as the third quarter. The momentum is being driven by Samsung’s push to turn its combined strengths in logic, memory and packaging into an edge in custom artificial intelligence chips, with tight capacity at TSMC giving global tech customers more reason to diversify suppl

China's next AI trade is robots: Toss

China is rapidly turning humanoid robots into its next AI growth story, using the same manufacturing playbook that helped it dominate the smartphone and electric vehicle sectors, according to Toss Securities. In a report titled "Back from Shenzhen" released Wednesday, the brokerage's research center said robotics is emerging as the next major growth driver for China's artificial intelligence industry, following a visit to the southern Chinese technology hub. "Robotics is the sector drawing the m

Citi Korea employees help improve safety at Ddareungi stations

Citi Korea said Wednesday it has launched its annual employee volunteer program to help improve the safety and usability of Seoul's public bicycle-sharing service, Ddareungi. The initiative reflects the bank's broader commitment to sustainable urban mobility. Citi has supported the development of Citi Bike, New York City's bicycle-sharing system, since its launch in 2013 and said the program brings that experience and philosophy to community engagement efforts in Korea. As part of the campaign,

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'Teach You a Lesson' tops Netflix charts. But Korean teachers are split over its message

"Teach You a Lesson" is emerging as one of June's breakout hits, topping Netflix's global rankings just three days after its premiere. Yet while the drama's no-holds-barred approach to tackling dysfunction in Korea's education system has struck a chord with audiences, it has prompted a divided response from educators. Based on the popular Naver webtoon of the same name, the 10-part series follows the exploits of the fictional Educational Rights Protection Bureau, a government-backed agency that

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South Korea favorites against Czechia: Opta

Soccer statistics firm Opta has projected that South Korea will have a 42.9 percent chance of defeating Czechia in its opening Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making Hong Myung-bo's side the favorite. On Tuesday, Opta published updated World Cup group-stage projections generated by its supercomputer. The company had previously released forecasts for all 48 participating nations on June 2, but adjusted some of its estimates after running additional simulations. One of the most notable r

HD Hyundai deepens Canada push with UBC partnership

HD Hyundai said Wednesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of British Columbia to jointly develop next-generation shipbuilding technologies, including AI-powered autonomous navigation systems, digital ship design and advanced naval vessel platforms. The agreement was signed at the university's campus in Vancouver, with officials from HD Hyundai, UBC and the Korean Consulate in Vancouver in attendance. Under the partnership, HD Hyundai and UBC will collaborate on re

Three-term lawmaker Jeong Jeom-sig elected PPP floor leader

Three-term lawmaker Jeong Jeom-sig was elected Wednesday to become the main opposition People Power Party's floor leader. Jeong won the three-way race with four-term lawmaker Rep. Kim Do-eup and three-term lawmaker Rep. Sung Il-jong, in the general assembly of the opposition party's lawmakers for the election at the National Assembly. In the final round of the election, where Jeong and Kim were shortlisted, Jeong beat Kim in a 55-48 vote. Jeong is widely considered to be aligned with the party's

Iran Football Federation protests as World Cup ticket allocation for fans is canceled

Just two days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, controversy has erupted in Iranian soccer after ticket allocations for Iranian supporters were reportedly canceled, raising accusations of political interference. In an official statement released Tuesday, the Iran Football Federation said, "The sale of World Cup match tickets that had already been underway was suddenly halted. We are no longer able to provide tickets to Iranian fans." Normally, each participating nation's soccer associa

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SK Telecom, NTT, Chunghwa Telecom to launch $500m AI fund

SK Telecom said Wednesday it would team up with Japan’s NTT and Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom to launch a $500 million artificial intelligence investment fund focused on startups in data centers, semiconductors, cloud infrastructure and AI services. The three telecom companies announced the plan at a joint press conference at NTT’s headquarters in Tokyo. The fund, called the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network AI Fund, will be managed by Catalight Capital, a new fund management firm to be set up

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Will Korea’s schools go phone-free?

Many South Korean schools already limit smartphone use during class. But a proposal to ban smartphones for the entire school day, including lunch breaks and free periods, is gaining attention. The idea is drawing attention in Gyeonggi Province, home to the country’s largest student population, after superintendent-elect Ahn Min-seok identified it as one of his top priorities. Similar measures have been introduced in countries such as France and the United States. The proposal has received suppor

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