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IU targeted in online trolling over election disruption

Singer and actress IU has been targeted by online comments urging her to support protesters over election disruptions, in what some describe as coordinated online trolling. Her social media account has recently been flooded with comments requesting that she prepay coffee and snacks for demonstrators who have gathered to protest against ballot paper shortage incident during the June 3 local elections. Some users cited IU’s previous actions, when she provided prepaid food and drinks for attendees

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Stakeouts after school: A day in the life of Korea's Gen Z private detective

By day, Oh Ji-wan is a history major at Ajou University. By night, he tracks suspected cheaters, fraudsters and missing persons as a private investigator. While many college students spend their evenings studying, socializing or pursuing romance, this one is more likely to be on the road or staking out restaurants or motels, hunting for leads. "There was one time when a family asked me to find their son, who was about my age and had run away from home and cut off all contact," Oh, 24, said in an

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Making America laugh is no joke

Korean culture has expanded far beyond its borders over the past decade: K-pop is a global phenomenon, while Korean films, television, food, fashion and beauty products continue to attract growing international audiences. Comedian Kim Dong-ha hopes Korean comedy can follow. Kim recently completed the first North American stand-up tour by a Korean comedian, performing in Washington, Toronto and Vancouver under the banner "Made in Korea." The shows were performed entirely in Korean and drew largel

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Gong Myoung looks beyond his rom-com image

Possibly every actor's greatest fear is being reduced to a single persona rather than being recognized as someone capable of disappearing into any role. For Gong Myoung, that fear is very real. Though his puppy-like charm quickly turned him into one of Korean television's most sought-after rom-com leads, the 32-year-old actor admits he is now eager to distance himself from that specific image. "Even I started to feel that I can no longer be seen only as the 'younger guy,'" Gong said during an in

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Protest over ballot shortage continues after voting disruptions

A protest over voting disruptions caused by a ballot paper shortage during the June 3 local elections continued into Saturday. Protesters remained gathered outside the Handball Gymnasium at Olympic Park in Songpa-gu, eastern Seoul, on Saturday afternoon. The venue was being used as a vote-counting center. Roughly 3,000 demonstrators were present as of 1:30 p.m., according to an unofficial police estimate. The protest initially took place at a polling station in Songpa-gu. It, however, shifted to

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Korean won breaches 1,560 per dollar for first time since 2009

The Korean won weakened past the 1,560-per-dollar mark during overnight trading on Saturday for the first time in more than 17 years, sinking to its weakest level since the global financial crisis in 2009. The won was quoted at 1,559 per dollar at the close of overnight trading at 2 a.m. Saturday, weakening 19.9 won from the close of daytime trading. During the session, it weakened to as weak as 1,561.5 per dollar, marking its weakest level since March 6, 2009, when it traded at 1,597 won amid t

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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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S. Korea condemns threats to U.N. peacekeeping mission after Serbian peacekeeper killed in Lebanon

South Korea on Friday condemned "all acts" threatening the safety of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, following the death of a Serbian peacekeeper serving with the mission. "We express deep concern over the recent casualties, including the death of a Serbian peacekeeper serving with the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), and condemn all acts that threaten the safety and security of UNIFIL personnel," foreign ministry spokesperson Park Il said in a commentary. Park recalled that att

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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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Foreign selling drags Kospi down 5%, sends won to 17-year low

Heavy foreign selling rattled South Korean markets on Friday, dragging the benchmark Kospi down more than 5 percent and driving the won to a 17-year low against the greenback. The Kospi closed down 5.54 percent at 8,160.59 on the day. The benchmark index opened sharply lower, tracking an overnight decline in US semiconductor stocks after Broadcom projected third-quarter AI-related revenue of $16 billion, falling short of market expectations. It fell as much as 6 percent in early trading to 8,038

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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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We are hard-wired to crave connection. Why is it so hard to unite?

Why are communities so fragile? And why, despite that fragility, do we continue to long for connection? Those are the questions at the heart of "Assembly Hall," the latest work by Canadian choreographer Crystal Pite, winner of the 2025 Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production. The work arrives in Seoul this week for performances Friday through Sunday at the LG Arts Center Seoul, presented by Kidd Pivot, the company Pite founded in 2002. One of the most acclaimed choreographers working today,

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'Anti-Ilbe Storehouse' bill drafted to enforce removal of online hate speech

A liberal lawmaker has drafted an anti-hate speech in online spaces law that would push operators of online platforms to remove posts containing derision or hate speech. The proposed legislation was prompted by public backlash over a series of perceived mockeries of citizens of the Jeolla provinces and the Korean democratic movement. Starbucks Korea came under fire for its "Tank Day" tumbler promotion on the anniversary of the Gwangju Democratic Uprising on May 18. In 1980, the military, under m

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Mirae Asset's SpaceX offering sells out in minutes

Mirae Asset Securities' first round of subscription for SpaceX shares sold out minutes after opening Friday, reflecting strong domestic demand for the highly anticipated listing. Mirae Asset is offering $500 million worth of SpaceX shares to registered professional investors, including individuals and corporations. Individual professional investors are those considered capable of assuming investment risks, taking into account their knowledge and experience in financial instruments and the scale

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Nvidia CEO touches down in Seoul with 'surprises' for Korea

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Friday he brought "a lot of business (opportunities)" and "surprises" for Korea, raising expectations for deeper cooperation with Korean companies. Speaking to reporters shortly after arriving in Seoul, Huang said he would be meeting with major tech conglomerates here — including Samsung Electronics, SK Group, Hyundai Motor Group, LG Group and Naver — as Nvidia works to align with partners ahead of what he saw as big years for AI infrastructure. "The second half (of

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Prosecution indicts 27 in 'revenge-for-hire' cases

South Korean prosecutors said Friday they have indicted all 27 individuals accused this year of committing paid revenge crimes. So-called "proxy revenge" is a novel form of crime that has spread among Koreans recently, where individuals pay others to vandalize or harass people with whom they have personal disputes. "We realize the severity of the 'proxy revenge' cases that occurred recently, and have indicted all of those held responsible while seizing the profits that they have earned (through

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Buldak's new face: Peppo the flame-topped chick

Samyang Foods is giving its Buldak noodle franchise a new face — a red chick with a flame atop its head — as the spicy noodle brand notches 10 billion cumulative servings sold worldwide. The company said Friday that its new mascot, Peppo, is set to become the face of not only the Buldak product lineup but also its broader ecosystem spanning content, merchandise and digital experiences. Samyang identified expanding Buldak into a full-fledged intellectual property franchise as a key strategic pill

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Significant drop in Seoul's late-night subway passengers since pandemic

The number of Seoul citizens using the metropolitan subway network after midnight has decreased by 23.7 percent compared to before the pandemic, a Seoul Metro press release revealed Friday. A total of 15,653 people per day rode the subway late at night, according to the operator of Seoul's major subway lines. The figure was substantially lower than the 20,516 recorded in 2019, before the global COVID-19 pandemic. Though the South Korean government lifted most social distancing policies in 2022,

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Canada, Korea deepen industry partnership with potential CA$100 billion economic impact

South Korea and Canada are expanding cooperation in energy security, critical minerals, strategic industries and supply chain resilience, a move that could generate more than 100 billion Canadian dollars ($71.91 billion) in economic impact for Canada while supporting tens of thousands of jobs. The expanded partnership was announced Tuesday following a meeting between Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson and South Korea's Chief of Staff to the President and Special Envoy

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IU targeted in online trolling over election disruption

Stakeouts after school: A day in the life of Korea's Gen Z private detective

Making America laugh is no joke

Gong Myoung looks beyond his rom-com image

Protest over ballot shortage continues after voting disruptions

Korean won breaches 1,560 per dollar for first time since 2009

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

S. Korea condemns threats to U.N. peacekeeping mission after Serbian peacekeeper killed in Lebanon

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

Foreign selling drags Kospi down 5%, sends won to 17-year low

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

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

We are hard-wired to crave connection. Why is it so hard to unite?

'Anti-Ilbe Storehouse' bill drafted to enforce removal of online hate speech

Mirae Asset's SpaceX offering sells out in minutes

Nvidia CEO touches down in Seoul with 'surprises' for Korea

Prosecution indicts 27 in 'revenge-for-hire' cases

Buldak's new face: Peppo the flame-topped chick

Significant drop in Seoul's late-night subway passengers since pandemic

Canada, Korea deepen industry partnership with potential CA$100 billion economic impact