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Korea rethinks higher education as regional labor shortages mount
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Sungkyunkwan University researchers develop system to prevent subway door accidents through collaboration
A schematic diagram shows how subway door entrapment accidents can be proactively prevented based on a collaborative study by researchers from Sungkyunkwan University, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and…
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Lee vows to create diplomatic conditions to resume inter-Korean, NK-US dialogue
President Lee Jae Myung presides over an online meeting with his senior aides in Seoul from Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday…
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Boy band NouerA makes speedy return with love-struck EP '.exe'
K-pop boy band NouerA performs the group's new lead single, ".exe," during a press event at Yes24 Live Hall in eastern…
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PPP launches disciplinary process for 3 lawmakers
Cho Kyoung-tae, Jin Jong-oh and Kwon Young-jin of People Power Party. Yonhap The ethics committee of the main…
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Special counsel seeks 7-year prison term for ex-spy chief in perjury appellate trial
Former National Intelligence Service Director Cho Tae-yong, center, arrives at a special counsel's office in southern…
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Korea to launch massive global music festival in LA in May 2028
Park Jin-young, a co-chair of the Presidential Committee on Popular Culture Exchange, speaks during a press briefing…
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New US Ambassador Steel to arrive in Korea this week amid pileup of bilateral issues
Ambassador to Korea Michelle Steel speaks during her confirmation hearing at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at…
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Waterbomb festival faces backlash over revealing outfits
Artists performs on stage during the Waterbomb music festival. Captured from Waterbomb's YouTube channelWaterbomb is…
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6 universities recognized for supporting int'l student jobs, startups
A graduate and a family member take photos to mark the graduation at Kyung Hee University in Dongdaemun District,…
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Korean American actor Ken Jeong feels 'very fortunate' to join ownership group for MLB team
Korean American actor and comedian Ken Jeong speaks during a press conference in Seoul, Monday, announcing an…
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Seoul city government expands lineup of affordable, low-sugar pastries
A shopper checks out the new Seoul Chestnut Red Bean Bread at a dedicated corner at Lotte Department Store's main…
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Korean government moves to curtail actor pay, but industry remains wary
“My Name,” directed by Chung Ji-young and starring Yum Hye-ran, received funding under the government’s 2025 support…
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[PHOTO] Honoring Korean War veterans
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, second from left, greets a foreign veteran of the 1950-53 Korean War during a ceremony…
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Police launch reform committee after alleged mishandling of Gwangju murder investigation
Members of a committee tasked with reforming police investigations attend the panel's first meeting at the National…
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Unification ministry reaffirms 'realistic, practical' approach to denuclearization
Yoon Min-ho, the unification ministry's spokesperson, speaks during a regular press briefing at the Government Complex…
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LG Chem reshapes portfolio amid petrochemical downturn
LG Chem researcher tests materials. Courtesy of LG ChemLG Chem is reshaping its business portfolio around four growth…
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Unification ministry honors UNC officer for border area peace efforts
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young, second from left, speaks at the Second Joint Conference on Peace and Safety in…
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KOSPI ends slightly higher after intraday swings
The won-dollar exchange rate and the benchmark KOSPI are displayed on a board in Hana Bank’s dealing room in Seoul,…
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Serious heat wave warning issued for 17 southern areas
People play at a water park in Busan, Monday, as a severe heat wave warning is in effect. The agency then urged people…
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'Agent Kim Reactivated' becomes ratings hit
A poster for SBS' drama "Agent Kim Reactivated" / Courtesy of SBS"Agent Kim Reactivated" wrapped up its run as the…
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Hana Securities, Futu open Korean stock market access to foreign investors
The system is expected to improve trading convenience for overseas investors and broaden the potential base for…
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Romania seeks deeper partnership with Korea across AI, defense, logistics
Romania's State Secretary of Foreign Affairs Clara Volintiru, left, shakes hands with Korea's Second Vice Foreign…
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LS Electric gains AI power edge with in-house testing
Woo Sung-han, director and head of LS Electric's Power Testing & Technology Institute, speaks during a media tour of…
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UNC commander calls Armistice Agreement foundation for peace on Korean Peninsula
Xavier Brunson, who also serves as commander of the United Nations Command and the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces…
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Nearly 100,000 cyberattacks hit foreign ministry, affiliates in 6 months
“Cyberattacks have escalated since last year, reflecting a growing trend where attackers are no longer targeting just…
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First-ever strike looms at KakaoBank. What's at stake?
Members of the Kakao labor union hold a rally at KakaoBank's headquarters in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, July 21,…
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Player success puts Hong's tactical shortcomings back under scrutiny
Son Heung-min of Los Angeles FC looks on before the MLS match between Los Angeles Football Club and Sporting Kansas…
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Five summer teas that can help with weight control and keep you cool
gettyimagesbankClick here for more articles by Kormedi.com.Many office workers automatically reach for an iced coffee…
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Koreans can buy SK hynix shares at home. Why pay more for its ADRs?
A video showcasing SK hynix's flagship HBM products plays on a billboard in Times Square, New York City, July 11.…
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AMD, science ministry team up to set up AI R&D center in Korea
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Bae Kyung-hoon, left, shakes hands with AMD Chair and CEO Lisa…
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Seoul AI Foundation, MIT lab launch joint AI talent program for Korean students
University students take part in the Urban AI Seminar, a joint global talent initiative by the Seoul AI Foundation and…
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Lee Kang-in finally gets his chance to reign in Spain
An image posted on Atletico Madrid's website welcoming Lee Kang-in / Captured from Atletico Madrid's websiteIt has…
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Solar-lit streets protect pedestrians at night in Seoul's Gyeongnidan area
Solar-powered road studs illuminate the pavement at night along a curve on Gyeongnidan-gil in Yongsan District, Seoul…
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Yoon Suk Yeol found guilty of violating election law; PPP faces $27 mil. repayment
People watch a live television broadcast of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's trial verdict on charges of making false…
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ENHYPEN tests K-pop storytelling at San Diego Comic-Con
The campaign ran from Wednesday through Sunday (local time) at the San Diego Convention Center and nearby venues. The…
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'The Journey to Gyeongju' takes family on road trip for revenge
Director Kim Mi-jo, center, poses with actors Kong Hyo-jin, left, Lee Jeong-eun, second from left, Lee Yeon, second…
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Namkoong Min, Jin A-reum welcome 1st child
Actors Jin A-reum, left, and Namkoong Min / Courtesy of ESteem Entertainment, 935 Entertainment Celebrity couple…
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Young speakers tackle environmental issues at Songdo public speaking championship
Sohn Ye-bin poses with the Senior Champion Prize after the finals of Green Project Public Speaking Championship at the…
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New festival 'Fanomenon' aims to position Korea as global fandom capital
Jang Wonyoung and An Yu-jin of the K-pop girl group IVE stand in the Mets dugout during a game between the Los Angeles…
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World's largest mouse gut virome database enables accurate aging prediction
Mice are seen inside a laboratory's glass tank in this undated photo. Lee In-suk, professor at Yonsei University's…
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Ex-pitcher Park Chan-ho buys into Athletics, becomes club's senior adviser
A consortium led by former Korean pitcher Park Chan-ho has bought a stake in the Athletics, a Major League Baseball…
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Seoul scholarship students cross borders to give back in first joint volunteer effort
Korean and international scholarship recipients take part in a community activity at the Seoul Kids Cafe in Yeouido,…
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Seoul district rolls out 169 battery collection bins to curb fire risks
A discarded battery collection bin installed at an apartment complex in Seoul.
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Samsung adopts silicon-carbon battery to improve capacity for new foldables
Samsung Electronics Executive Vice President at Mobile R&D Office Moon Sung-hoon speaks during a press briefing on the…
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For Nam Joo-hyuk, 'The East Palace' meant shedding rom-com lead image, performing own action scenes
Actor Nam Joo-hyuk returns after a three-year hiatus with the Netflix original series “The East Palace.” Courtesy of…
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Seoul to launch 16-day summer festival along Han River
Visitors enjoy an outdoor film screening during "Hangang Movie Night," one of the highlights of the "2022 Hangang…
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Lee must put victims before partisan politics
Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho speaks during a National Assembly meeting in Seoul, Wednesday. His concerns, however,…
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Korea Tourism Organization, Eastar Jet launch regional flight push for Chinese travelers
An Eastar Jet Boeing 737 aircraft in flight / Courtesy of Eastar JetThe vast majority of foreign tourists visiting…
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Nature's air conditioner: How urban forests are cooling Korea's heat waves
Visitors stroll through the bamboo groves at Juknokwon in Damyang County, South Jeolla Province, July 20. Yonhap As…
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