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What it's like to go inside New York City's dank, dangerous, bug-filled sewers
Former urban explorer Steve Duncan reflects on his experiences in New York City's sewer system, highlighting the…
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South Korea news.
Page 8 of South Korean news on WeSearch — chronological, deduplicated, free to read.
Korean coverage pairs the domestic nationals with English-language editions. As with Japan, the domestic and export-facing outlets often prioritise different stories, and the combined timeline makes that visible.
Languages: Korean, English · 272 South Korean sources in the directory
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Beijing says US Tiananmen comments 'smear' China
China has condemned U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments regarding the Tiananmen Square crackdown, labeling…
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Dow jumps 900 points as oil prices ease, but slumping AI stocks keep Wall Street in check
U.S. stocks experienced mixed results as the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose significantly while the S&P 500 and…
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'In the queue': Busy with Iran, US has little energy for Kyiv
The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has faced congressional panels discussing global conflicts, but the war in…
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USTR says US to honor tariff caps in trade deals: reports
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer affirmed that the United States will adhere to tariff caps established in…
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Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon
Hezbollah has rejected the latest ceasefire agreement with Israel, demanding a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from…
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China's Xi to visit North Korea on June 8-9
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea on June 8-9, marking his first trip to the country in nearly…
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While Korea pushes top talent to medicine, China backs engineering career
The article discusses the contrasting career aspirations in Korea and China, highlighting Korea's focus on medicine…
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Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, boosting hopes for Iran deal
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire, which may pave the way for a broader deal regarding Iran. The…
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Deadly cruise ship outbreak renews push for hantavirus treatments, vaccines
A hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius has raised concerns about the lack of treatments and vaccines for…
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Kuwait says Iranian drones hit airport and killed 1 as ceasefire is tested again
Iranian drones attacked Kuwait International Airport, resulting in one death and numerous injuries. The incident has…
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Taiwan presses China to confront Tiananmen past
Taiwan has urged China to acknowledge the Tiananmen Square massacre as the 37th anniversary of the event approaches.…
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Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later gone
Recent satellite images indicated the presence of a possible structure at Scarborough Shoal, a disputed area in the…
Yonhap News Agency
Defense ministry cites OPCON transfer drive as key achievement marking Lee gov't's 1st year
The South Korean defense ministry has highlighted its efforts to transfer wartime operational control (OPCON) from the…
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Court denies suspension of exit ban against U.S. scholar under probe for defaming Lee
A Seoul court has denied a request to suspend an exit ban against U.S. scholar Morse Tan, who is under investigation…
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(LEAD) Hanwha Aerospace to suspend production lines after deadly explosion
Hanwha Aerospace has announced a suspension of operations at all its production facilities following a deadly…
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(2nd LD) Incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh wins reelection to secure 5th term
Incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has won reelection, securing his fifth term in a closely contested race. He narrowly…
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Jensen Huang to meet executives from Krafton during Seoul visit: sources
Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, is set to meet with executives from Krafton during his visit to Seoul. The…
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Trade minister calls for 'favorable' treatment to S. Korean firms under EU steel safeguard scheme
South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo has urged the European Union to provide favorable treatment to South Korean…
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(LEAD) Seoul shares open sharply lower on Wall Street losses, renewed Iran tension; won falls
South Korean stocks opened significantly lower, influenced by losses on Wall Street and rising tensions regarding…
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(LEAD) Election watchdog rules out postponing election, revote after ballot shortage in Seoul
The National Election Commission (NEC) has ruled out postponing the local elections in Seoul despite a ballot shortage…
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Finance minister vows to take 'immediate measures' over excessive FX volatility
South Korea's finance minister has pledged to implement immediate measures to address the excessive volatility in the…
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(URGENT) DP Seoul Mayor candidate Chong concedes defeat in local election race
Chong Dong-woo, the candidate from the Democratic Party for the Seoul mayoral election, has conceded defeat. This…
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Hanwha Aerospace suspends operations at all plants after deadly explosion
Hanwha Aerospace has suspended operations at all its production facilities following a deadly explosion at its Daejeon…
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(LEAD) Incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh leads in local election race; DP's Chong concedes defeat
Incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has narrowly won the local election against Democratic Party candidate Chong Won-o,…
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PM calls for expanding communication with newly elected heads of local governments
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok emphasized the need for enhanced communication with newly elected local government…
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Trade minister calls for protection of balance of profits secured through S. Korea-U.S. tariff deal in meeting with USTR
South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo has called for the protection of profits secured through the Korea-U.S. tariff…
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(LEAD) Finance minister vows to take 'immediate measures' over excessive FX volatility
South Korea's finance minister has pledged to implement immediate measures to tackle excessive volatility in the…
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S. Korea's currency hits over 2-month low on renewed tension in Middle East
The South Korean won has fallen to its lowest level in over two months due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.…
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(URGENT) Ruling DP wins 12 mayoral, gubernatorial seats; main opposition PPP takes 4
The ruling Democratic Party (DP) has secured a significant victory in the recent elections, winning 12 mayoral and…
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(URGENT) Ruling DP wins 9 parliamentary seats, main opposition PPP takes 4, independent claims 1 in by-elections
The ruling Democratic Party (DP) has secured 9 parliamentary seats in the recent by-elections, while the main…
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Zombie thriller 'Colony' hits 4 mln admissions
The Korean film 'Colony' has achieved over 4 million admissions since its release last month. This milestone was…
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S. Korea's foreign reserves drop in May on FX market-stabilizing measures
South Korea's foreign reserves decreased in May due to measures aimed at stabilizing the foreign exchange market. The…
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US congressman defends Coupang again; Rubio flags trade talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed concerns regarding South Korea's treatment of American companies during…
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Iran FM says 'no tangible progress' in talks with US to end war
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that negotiations with the US have not resulted in tangible progress…
Yonhap News Agency
(2nd LD) Ruling DP headed for landslide victory in local elections
The ruling Democratic Party (DP) is expected to achieve a significant victory in the local elections, marking a…
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(News Focus) Lee gains stronger mandate as ruling party scores landslide victory in local elections
President Lee Jae Myung's ruling Democratic Party achieved a significant victory in the recent local elections,…
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Foreign media see local elections as test of Lee's first year
Foreign media have characterized South Korea's local elections as a significant evaluation of President Lee Jae…
Yonhap News Agency
(LEAD) Ruling DP headed for landslide victory in local elections
The ruling Democratic Party (DP) is projected to achieve a significant victory in the local elections, marking a…
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Rubio brushes off Trump mental acuity concerns as 'absurd'
Marco Rubio defended President Trump against claims of cognitive decline, calling such suggestions absurd. During a…
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Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy,' says Israel complicating Iran peace talks
President Donald Trump confirmed he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'crazy' during a tense phone…
Yonhap News Agency
Turnout in local elections tentatively tallied at 61 pct, 2nd highest to date
The turnout for the recent local elections was tentatively reported at 61 percent, marking the second highest rate…
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Ruling DP projected to win high-stakes local elections seen as key test for president
The ruling Democratic Party (DP) is projected to win the local elections, which are seen as a critical test for…
Korea Times
Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'crazy' during a tense phone…
Korea Times
Iranian drone attack hits Kuwait airport, wounding people
A drone attack from Iran has hit Kuwait International Airport, resulting in damage to the passenger building and…
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US proposes tariffs on Korea, other partners over forced labor concerns
The Trump administration has proposed imposing tariffs of 10 percent or more on products from several trading partners…
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Massive Russian attack kills 22 people across Ukraine, officials say, as Moscow escalates fighting
Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of at least 22 civilians and injuring 138…
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Iran fires missiles and US strikes Iran facility after reports of faltering peace talks
Tensions escalated between the U.S. and Iran as Iran launched missiles towards Kuwait and Bahrain, which were…
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Iran stops talking to mediators over Israel-Hezbollah fighting in Lebanon
Iran has ceased communication with mediators regarding a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving the U.S. and…
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Rubio says Mojtaba Khamenei alive and 'increasingly engaging'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and becoming more…