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Summer is 'golden time' for nuke talks, inter-Korean ties: think tank

The period from May to September of next year could be a “golden time” to make headway in frayed inter-Korean ties and activate the stalled denuclearization talks between North Korea and the United States, a Seoul-based think tank said Tuesday. The organization also said it also expects that the new U.S. administration to follow the joint statement issued after the Pyongyang-Washington summit in Singapore in June 2018, adding this would be a good sign for an improvement in bilateral relations.

Senior presidential aide stirs concern over attending football game

Senior presidential secretary for political affairs Choi Jae-sung has caused a...

[EXCLUSIVE] Lone Star rebuts Korean government on settlement proposal

Lone Star Funds has officially verified the authenticity of its latest settlem...

Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae under siege

Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae's push to remove Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl faced a setback Tuesday after a court accepted Yoon's reque...

Lotte Mart under fire for turning away guide dog in training

Lotte Mart, one of the nation's biggest discount store chains, has been under fire, even facing threats of a boycott, after an employee re...

K-pop stars on high alert as UP10TION member tests positive for COVID-19

Several K-pop stars are on alert after appearing in TV music shows with boy band UP10TION member BIT-TO who tested positive for COVID-19, ...

BoA celebrates 20th anniversary of debut with album 'BETTER'

When singer BoA first headed for Japan to showcase her music in 2001 - only a year after debut with the album “ID; Peace B” in Korea - “K-pop” wasn't a term. For a 15-year-old gi...

Cho Won-tae solidifies grip over Hanjin KAL

Korean Air's ambitious proposal to acquire Asiana Airlines is expected to build momentum after a local court dismissed an injunction request filed by Korea Corporate Governance I...

Exports drive Korea's GDP rebound in Q3

The economy will show signs of steady growth in the latter half of the year, as expectations for strong exports from the manufacturing sector remain in place despite renewed fear...

Lee Nak-yon losing ground

Ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Chairman Lee Nak-yon is facing a political challenge in terms of keeping up momentum to run in the 2022 presidential election. Lee was inau...

4 German chamber's member firms named innovators of year

Four member companies of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) were named 2020 innovators in the annual award presented by the chamber. It said Carl Zeiss wo...

[INTERVIEW] Korea Investment Corp. optimistic about double-digit returns this year

“So far, so good” was the response from the head of the nation's sovereign wealth fund to the question about its earnings amid the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic throughout this...

Chinese fans' street project celebrates BTS Jin's birthday

A China-based fan community of Jin, a member of K-pop megastar BTS, opened a street project in western Seoul on Tuesday to celebrate the singer's 28th birthday, officials said. T...

BTS' 'Life Goes On' becomes first Korean song to top Billboard main singles chart

USITC set to delay ruling over LG-SK battery feud, again

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) could postpone its final ruling over the legal battle between LG Chem and SK Innovation, slated for Dec. 10, once more, given the ...

Decoding China: Two journalists explore 'China's way'

With its characteristic one-party system, socialist market economy and rigid state censorship, China has long remained a perplexing enigma to Korea, despite the country's geograp...

[Friends of Korea] Finding 'home' in a leprosy settlement

As a 21-year-old African American fresh out of college with a sociology degree, dreaming of faraway places and exotic cultures, I decided that it was time to see the world and to...

KITA hosts conference on global trade environment for 2021

The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) held an online conference on “Prospects and Challenges for 2021 Global Trade Environment” on Monday and Tuesday. The event was di...

Iranian leaders allege 'remote-controlled' assassination of nuclear scientist

Iranian leaders said Monday that Israel used a "remote control" device to assassinate top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh in a sophisticated attack. "Unfortunately, the oper...

Marking the 49th UAE National Day

On 2 December 2020, the UAE will celebrate the 49th anniversary of the union of the seven emirates. This occasion marks a sincere reflection of the federation's journey - rich in...

US, EU should join forces to check China's influence in Africa, Indo-Pacific: Republican senator

Cooperation between the United States and European Union is “all the more important” in the Indo-Pacific and Africa to counter growing Chinese influence in those areas, according...

SK vows to enhance local hydrogen ecosystem

SK Corp. announced Tuesday that it would invest in hydrogen businesses to capitalize on the expected growth of the next generation eco-friendly energy source.

OECD sees sharper-than-expected retreat for S. Korean economy this year

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Tuesday forecast a sharper-than-expected contraction for the South Korean economy this year, citing the fallou...

Netflix's hit series 'Money Heist' to be remade in Korea

Netflix's Spanish crime series “Money Heist” - originally titled “La Casa de Papel” - which garnered huge popularity worldwide, will be remade in Korea. The streaming giant said ...

World's largest anti-corruption forum kicks off

The 19th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC), the largest forum on sharing anti-corruption policies and discussing international cooperation on eradicating corruption...

Tesla supplier Myoung Shin tops IPO subscription rates

Following a bullish run of the nation's benchmark KOSPI since mid-November, another record-breaking number made stock market history with Tesla supplier Myoung Shin Industry's IP...

Multi-star rom-com 'New Year Blues' brings holiday cheer

Christmas and New Year's Eve films always bring a special dose of holiday cheer to audiences. This year, movie lovers can ring in the festive season with “New Year Blues” which t...

'Think differently': Rapper Sleepy teams up with HR experts to sing hope amid COVID-19 gloom [VIDEO]

PERSOLKELLY, one of the largest recruitment and HR solution firms in the Asia-Pacific region, held hands with South Korean rapper Sleepy to get out a positive message of hope for...

RAS Korea begins presidential succession

Royal Asiatic Society (RAS) Korea is undergoing a generation change, as Brother Anthony of Taize steps aside after 10 years as president of the 120-year-old organization. Startin...

Indie musicians raise voice on gender-based discrimination

Some indie musicians have broken their silence about discrimination based on gender in the music scene through a compilation album. A project album “We, Do It Together” by Wewewe...

Mirae Asset wins lawsuit against Anbang in US

Mirae Asset Global Investments will be able to get back the $580 million (642 billion won) deposit it paid to Anbang Insurance Group for purchasing 15 luxury hotels in the United...

KRCC to expand agricultural development business in overseas

The Korea Rural Community Corporation (KRCC) has achieved significant results overseas this year after successfully signing two agricultural development agreements in Malawi and ...

Scott Atlas, US coronavirus adviser to Trump, resigns

Dr. Scott Atlas has resigned as special adviser on the coronavirus to President Donald Trump, a White House official said on Monday, after a controversial four months during whic...

UAE, Korea marks 40th anniv. of diplomatic relations

This year, the UAE celebrates the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Korea, with significant progr...

Seoul Metro begins storage rental service in subway stations

Storage facilities that will allow people or businesses to store belongings for extended periods of time have been set up in Seoul's subway stations, according to Seoul Metro. Th...

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Auto

LG Energy Solution sets sail to target growing EV market

Hyundai, Kia set to ride on recovering car demand

Kumho Tire makes rebound in third quarter

BMW Korea sees surge in sales

Porsche Taycan lands in Korea

Hyundai Motor, Lotte chiefs meet over potential biz opportunities

'Dementia will be treated preemptively': EDGC co-CEO

New LG Uplus CEO aims to bolster customer service, satisfaction

Samsung Electronics faces USITC investigation

Samsung Electronics nurtures young software developers

KT Ku to conduct reshuffle to facilitate digital transformation

SK Telecom to merge security subsidiaries

Finance

Banks to lower credit loan limits, raise interest rate

SC Korea to roll out high-security mobile banking service

Bitcoin surges past $19,800, approaching record territory

South Korea's economy grows faster than estimated at 2.1 percent in Q3: Bank of Korea

Tightening consumption to hurt rebound momentum

Shinhan set to overhaul HR system into agile digital platform

Entertainment

BTS' 'Life Goes On' becomes first Korean song to top Billboard main singles chart

TV shows edit out singer Hong Jin-young after plagiarism allegation

Going solo: EXO's Kai 'opens' with self-titled album

NCT to unveil new single “RESONANCE” on Dec. 4

BTS again tops Billboard 200 with latest album 'BE'

Kim Hye-soo, Yoo Yeon-seok to host 2020 Blue Dragon Awards

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Editorial

Total policy failure

A tragic incident took place last Friday in which a man in his 30s committed s...

Ex-president must apologize

Former President Chun Doo-hwan was found guilty of defaming a late priest, Mon...

Columns

Pyongyang's reticence on Biden

For weeks, North Korea has been silent on the outcome of the U.S. presidential elec...

Korea's policy choices amid increased global uncertainties

The results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election can be recorded as one of the mo...

Thoughts of the Times

ASCOM facility and Korean wave

ASCOM is an acronym of Army Service Command XXIV Corps located in Incheon's Bupyeon...

North Korea steps up virus control along inter-Korean border: state ...

Summer is 'golden time' for nuke talks, inter-Korean ties: think tank

North Korea publishes picture album featuring weapons under leader K...

New US security team unlikely to adopt hardline stance against North...

Blinken likely to seek stronger alliance, multilateral approach towa...

South Korea seeks to reignite inter-Korean projects

Four killed, seven injured in apartment building fire in Gunpo

RAS Korea begins presidential succession

[Friends of Korea] Finding 'home' in a leprosy settlement

Marking the 49th UAE National Day

UAE, Korea marks 40th anniv. of diplomatic relations

World's largest anti-corruption forum kicks off

Korea signs agreement with AstraZeneca for COVID vaccine

USITC set to delay ruling over LG-SK battery feud, again

SK vows to enhance local hydrogen ecosystem

Cho Won-tae solidifies grip over Hanjin KAL

KITA hosts conference on global trade environment for 2021

Court ruling clears 1st hurdle for Korean Air's Asiana takeover

South Korea refutes China's claim on industrial standard for kimchi

Decoding China: Two journalists explore 'China's way'

What's left in rustic county after 'ginseng rush'

Photo essays: What to expect in South Korea's countryside

Rizzoli publishes monograph on Korean artist Yoo Young-kuk

Remains of two Silla people found in castle wall of Wolseong Palace ...

How investment banks encourage America's hidden addiction to petrole...

Americans mine for gold in northern Korea: Part 2

Americans mine for gold in northern Korea: Part 1

Thanksgiving in Joseon Korea: Baked beans gobbled up, but no turkey

'Flying rats' ruffle feathers in modern and old Seoul

HMS Edgar is forgotten (part 2)

COVID-19 vaccines

ASCOM facility and Korean wave

China's global climate boost

Total policy failure

Ex-president must apologize

Shortage of ships

KBO asks MLB to post NC Dinos slugger Na Sung-bum

IOC confirms Bach is only candidate for Olympic presidency

North Korean international footballer wins MVP award in South Korean...

K League chief thanks fans, clubs for completing season during pande...

Delayed Tokyo Olympics to cost additional $1.9 billion: report

Over 50, Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr. hungry to fight again

Biden names liberal economy team as pandemic threatens workers

Pfizer-BioNTech seek EU emergency approval for COVID-19 vaccine, tar...

Iranian leaders allege 'remote-controlled' assassination of nuclear ...

Scott Atlas, US coronavirus adviser to Trump, resigns

US, EU should join forces to check China's influence in Africa, Indo...

Moderna applies for authorization of COVID-19 vaccine in US, EU

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