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When tech titans dine, who picks up the check?

Who pays for dinner when some of the world’s wealthiest technology executives gather around a barbecue table? The question came up Friday as Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang joined SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, Naver founder Lee Hae-jin and LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo for dinner at a barbecue restaurant in Seoul’s Hongdae neighborhood. With the group reportedly reserving the entire venue, the meal is said to have come to more than 5.67 million won ($4,100). As the conversation turned to

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[Photo News] Samso summit

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang capped his first day in Seoul on Friday with a "samso" gathering — samgyeopsal, or grilled pork belly, washed down with soju — joining SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo and Naver Chairman Lee Hae-jin at Hyeongnim Jeoyo, a barbecue restaurant near Hongik University Station in Mapo-gu. Crowds packed the surrounding Hongdae streets for a glimpse of the Nvidia chief, who handed out snacks to onlookers and hammed it up for cameras — at one point pr

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Navy service member dies after being found unconscious during combat drill in Yellow Sea

A noncommissioned officer of the Navy died Friday after being found unconscious during a combat readiness drill in waters near an inter-Korean border island in the Yellow Sea, the Navy said. The unidentified service member was found unconscious and bleeding from the head aboard a naval vessel operating in waters near Yeonpyeong Island, at around 1:35 p.m., according to the Navy. The service member received emergency treatment at the scene and was transported by a military medical helicopter to t

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Nvidia CEO toasts Korea partners over BBQ, soju in Hongdae

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with some of South Korea’s most influential business leaders over Korean barbecue, soju and beer Friday in Seoul, kicking off a closely watched trip with fanfare, selfies and Korean food culture. Huang arrived at Hyeongnim Jeoyo — roughly translated as “Bro, it’s me” — a pork belly restaurant in the popular Hongdae neighborhood, where he joined SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo and Naver founder and Chairman Lee Hae-jin for dinner. After d

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President Lee calls joint Korean War remains repatriation 'testament' to S. Korea-U.S. alliance

President Lee Jae Myung on Friday called joint efforts by South Korea and the United States to recover and return the remains of troops killed during the 1950-53 Korean War the "most powerful testament" to the alliance. Lee made the remarks during a joint repatriation ceremony for the return of the remains of 10 fallen South Korean service members from Hawaii to Korea and the repatriation of those of three U.S. soldiers back home. "Today's repatriation marks a meaningful milestone that further d

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Lee heads to Europe for EU and G7 summits, meeting Pope Leo

President Lee Jae Myung heads to Europe next week for a 10-day trip aimed at putting Seoul’s European diplomacy into full swing and strengthening its standing as a “global responsible power” seeking a broader role with the G7. Lee will visit Belgium, the European Union, Italy and the Vatican from June 9-18 before attending the Group of Seven summit in Evian, France, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Friday during a press briefing. Lee’s final stop will be the G7 summit on June 16-17, wh

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Gap between allies over OPCON transfer ‘not that large’: Seoul

The gap between Seoul and Washington over the timing of and conditions needed to complete the transfer of wartime operational control remains “manageable,” a senior presidential official said Friday. The remarks came amid concerns about a possible rift between the allies over the issue, which the Lee Jae Myung administration has sought to expedite, possibly as early as next year, before the end of its term. “In reality, the difference in views between Korea and the US regarding wartime operation

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Lee seeks second-year lift from post-election Cabinet reset

South Korea's political landscape is entering a new phase after this week's local elections: President Lee Jae Myung is preparing a Cabinet reshuffle and both major parties are bracing for leadership battles. At the center of the transition is Lee's expected nomination of a new prime minister. The decision will likely serve both as the first major personnel move of his second year in office and as a signal of the direction he wants that year to take. Lee's is expected to nominate a new prime min

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Lee to visit Europe from June 9-18, attend G7 summit in France's Evian

President Lee Jae Myung will travel to Europe this month to take part in the Group of Seven summit in France, a senior presidential official said Friday. Lee's trip will last from Tuesday to June 18 and include visits to Belgium, Italy and the Vatican, according to National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac. Lee's attendance at the G7 summit, set for June 15-17, comes at the invitation of the grouping, Wi told a press briefing. (Yonhap)

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Lee Jun-seok calls for National Assembly probe into ballot shortages

Rep. Lee Jun-seok, chair of the minor conservative Reform Party, on Friday called for a parliamentary investigation into ballot shortages reported during Wednesday's local elections. Lee urged both the ruling Democratic Party of Korea and the main opposition People Power Party to take a clear position on the issue, including the possibility of holding reelections. In a Facebook post, Lee said the ruling party should immediately accept a National Assembly probe, while the People Power Party shoul

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Katherine Bradford’s dreamlike paintings arrive in Seoul

Faceless figures swim together in a big universal pool, walk toward a giant yellow moon and drift across evening skies in Katherine Bradford’s dreamlike paintings. The American artist’s first solo exhibition in Korea, “Living a Dream,” brings around 20 recent works to Gallery Hyundai through July 12. The exhibition introduces Bradford’s distinctive visual language shaped by recurring motifs such as mothers, superheroes and figures in water. Notable featured works include “Mothers Group,” “Sleep

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Laneige opens first global flagship store in Myeongdong

Laneige, a beauty brand under AmorePacific, has opened its first global flagship store in Myeongdong on Friday. Laneige Seoul is designed for consumers to experience up-to-date technology and the brand's "Open to Wonder" philosophy. With hyper-personalized beauty services and products, the brand aims to provide a unique consumer experience, the company said. At the Lip Sleeping Mask Swirl experience, inspired by an ice cream bar, consumers can choose two out of ten scents. The machinery — equipp

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South Korea, US agree to accelerate nuclear cooperation discussions

South Korea and the United States have agreed to accelerate talks, following the first working-level consultations this week on plans for Seoul's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines. According to Seoul's Foreign Ministry on Friday, the two countries held a two-day meeting in Seoul this week to launch follow-up discussions on nuclear cooperation outlined in a joint fact sheet released after last year's summit between President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump. The consultations b

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DAPA chief pays respects to victims of Hanwha Aerospace explosion

The chief of South Korea's defense procurement agency on Friday paid his respects to the victims of a recent explosion at a Hanwha Aerospace factory in the central city of Daejeon, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration said. DAPA Minister Lee Yong-cheol visited the facility in the city, located about 140 kilometers south of Seoul, to inspect ongoing recovery efforts and discuss prevention measures, according to the agency. The explosion occurred Monday, leaving five people dead and two

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Court rejects arrest for business owner accused of assaulting immigrant workers

A police request to arrest a business owner accused of repeated assault on his employees has been turned down by a local court, officials said Friday. The Incheon District Court rejected the warrant request for the suspect in his 30s who allegedly assaulted four Bangladeshi workers, according to the Incheon Seobu Police Station. The court cited that the suspect, who runs a textile business, has a permanent residence and poses no threat of fleeing or destroying evidence. It is believed that the s

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[Lee Byung-jong] Global organizations and Korea

As a professor who teaches subjects related to multilateralism — such as international relations, international organizations and public diplomacy — I find myself feeling somewhat uneasy in front of my students these days. Many of them aspire to build careers on the global stage, but opportunities are shrinking as multilateralism declines worldwide. This is especially true in the wake of the second Trump administration, whose unilateral policies have led to the contraction and weakening of major

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S. Korean, Turkish FMs discuss investment, nuclear energy, regional issues

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, discussed regional security issues and ways to bolster cooperation in trade, nuclear energy and infrastructure during their talks in Seoul on Thursday, Seoul's foreign ministry said. The meeting was meant to review progress on follow-up measures from the summit between South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held in November. Fidan's visit marked the first trip by a Turkish foreign ministe

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NEC under fire over ballot shortage fiasco

The controversy surrounding ballot shortages in Wednesday’s local elections carried over into Thursday, as pressure mounted for an investigation into the National Election Commission. President Lee Jae Myung joined the criticism, calling the shortage a serious lapse in election management and ordering related agencies to determine the cause and hold those responsible accountable. “I express deep regret over this unacceptable failure in election management,” Lee said during a senior aides’ meetin

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Karina’s social media post draws scrutiny ahead of local elections

Karina of Aespa came under online scrutiny after posting photos on social media one day before South Korea’s local elections. The timing led some internet users to revisit political controversy involving the singer last year. On Tuesday, Karina uploaded several Instagram photos in which she wore a bright blue sleeveless top. In some images, she also appeared with blue contact lenses. The timing of the post, however, gradually sparked discussion online, as it was uploaded one day before the June

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In Korea, election night coverage becomes a visual feast again

South Korea's major television networks once again set out to package Wednesday's local elections as prime-time entertainment, layering CGI animation, pop-culture parody and, for the first time on a large scale, generative AI over their live vote counts. In the election for mayors and provincial governors, along with hundreds of lower offices, President Lee Jae Myung's governing Democratic Party won most of the major races, while the conservative People Power Party held Seoul and its traditional

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When tech titans dine, who picks up the check?

[Photo News] Samso summit

Navy service member dies after being found unconscious during combat drill in Yellow Sea

Nvidia CEO toasts Korea partners over BBQ, soju in Hongdae

President Lee calls joint Korean War remains repatriation 'testament' to S. Korea-U.S. alliance

Lee heads to Europe for EU and G7 summits, meeting Pope Leo

Gap between allies over OPCON transfer ‘not that large’: Seoul

Lee seeks second-year lift from post-election Cabinet reset

Lee to visit Europe from June 9-18, attend G7 summit in France's Evian

Lee Jun-seok calls for National Assembly probe into ballot shortages

Katherine Bradford’s dreamlike paintings arrive in Seoul

Laneige opens first global flagship store in Myeongdong

South Korea, US agree to accelerate nuclear cooperation discussions

DAPA chief pays respects to victims of Hanwha Aerospace explosion

Court rejects arrest for business owner accused of assaulting immigrant workers

[Lee Byung-jong] Global organizations and Korea

S. Korean, Turkish FMs discuss investment, nuclear energy, regional issues

NEC under fire over ballot shortage fiasco

Karina’s social media post draws scrutiny ahead of local elections

In Korea, election night coverage becomes a visual feast again