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Wed, January 29, 2020 | 19:58

Korea, China coordinating response to virus epidemic

Seoul and Beijing are closely coordinating their responses to the spread of a new lethal coronavirus, with the heads of the countries' foreign affairs discussing measures regarding the evacuation of Korean nationals in Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha called for Beijing's support for the evacuation of Koreans on a chartered plane, during a phone call with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi ...

Xi says China fighting 'demon' virus

US developing vaccine against new coronavirus

Gov't rapped for poor response to coronavirus

[EXCLUSIVE] CJ plans to sell Olive Young

Amid the worsening financial environment, which mainly stems from its aggressi...

Municipalities refuse to house 720 from Wuhan

Municipal administrations and residents are going all-out to prevent 700 Korea...

South Korea to cover all treatment costs of Wuhan virus-infected patients

Korean firms won't suspect plants in China

Major South Korean exporters, which operate manufacturing facilities in China, said Wednesday they have no plans to close plants there des...

[INTERVIEW] Access to big data paves way for advanced healthcare

Recent revisions to laws related to accessing personal data have laid the groundwork for Korean biotechnology firms to provide advanced he...

USFK warns of furlough for Korean staff

The United States Forces Korea (USFK) announced Wednesday that it has begun notifying its nearly 9,000 Korean employees of a potential adm...

CONNECT, BTS gig lands in unfamiliar territory

K-pop's collaboration with art is not something entirely new, but the expectation on the team-up was still high when the juggernaut BTS announced its plan.

#MeToo brings down young politician of ruling party

Introducing a 27-year-old man as the latest member of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) last month, Chairman Lee Hae-chan called him “the future” of the party. That futu...

Lime fiasco feared to spill over into more funds

There are growing concerns over a possible fund run after AlpenRoute Asset Management, a mid-sized hedge fund manager here, suspended payments on some of its funds following a se...

Culture minister vows to nurture high-tech tourism startups

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Park Yang-woo highlighted the need to apply fifth-generation (5G) networks and other Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies to the tour...

Coronavirus Epidemic [PHOTOS]

An employee disinfects the platform to prevent transmission of the coronavirus at a subway station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-c...

Global intern from Rwanda reads books to children

Claudine Ukubereyimfura, 22, a student at Yonsei University, is a storyteller who reads books in English to children in Seoul.

'Parasite' screened at over 1,000 theaters in North America

The number of theaters in North America screening director Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite" surpassed 1,000 over the weekend, industry watcher Box Office Mojo has said.

Super Junior's Kim Hee-chul talks about romance with Momo

K-pop band Super Junior's Kim Hee-chul has thanked fans for their support after his romance with TWICE's Japanese member Momo was revealed earlier this month. During Tuesday's ep...

Choose Korea: 2020

It has been said by Viktor Frankl and Friedrich Nietzsche among others that if man has a “why” to live for, he can endure almost any “how”. So as South Korea enters the second de...

Securities firms retool business portfolios

In an effort to maximize cost efficiency, securities firms in Korea continue to reduce branch numbers, shifting the focus of their businesses to wealth management and investment ...

Blanket key to perfect takeaway in golf swing

Your entire in-swing move depends on how you take your club away from the ball for the first 18 inches. A golf swing comprises a series of actions and reflexes. Once you've start...

Korean universities' virus fear as Chinese students return for new semester

Fears over the new Wuhan coronavirus appear to be spreading to university campuses in South Korea as a large number of Chinese students return from winter vacation. Amid growing ...

Foreign banks benefit from DLF, Lime catastrophe

Most major Korean banks have become mired in a series of investment scandals involving the sale of high-risk, high-return products that have caused major losses for investors. Th...

Cho Kuk stripped of professorship at Seoul National University

Seoul National University said Wednesday that it has decided to remove former Justice Minister Cho Kuk from his position as a law professor at the school.

Samsung rolls out AI-powered washer, dryer

Samsung Electronics rolled out new washers and dryers featuring artificial intelligence (AI) technology Wednesday, to offer what it claims are more “effective ways” for consumers...

'Birds of Prey' is ultimate 'girl gang' film, says Margot Robbie

“Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn,” which is told entirely from Harley's point of view, is an ensemble film where each of the characters has ma...

KT&G teams up with PMI to export lil e-cigarette

KT&G has teamed up with Philip Morris International (PMI) under which the former will use PMI's sales and marketing network to export its signature lil e-cigarette devices.

TV stations bid to extend runtimes, ratings

South Korean TV stations have been competing fiercely for viewers by extending the runtimes of popular prime-time shows, data showed Wednesday.

Royce' chocolate to close business in Korea

Royce', a Japanese chocolate maker, will close its business in Korea. Royce' Confect Korea, a retailer of the brand here, said Wednesday that all nine shops, including five in Se...

Viewers say bad acting spoils intense storyline of 'Game: Towards Zero'

K-pop singer and actor Ok Taec-yeon appeared excited and nervous during a media conference for MBC's new thriller crime drama “The Game: Towards Zero” last Wednesday.

Renault Samsung's future at juncture on group EVP's visit

Renault Samsung could see a “critical juncture” in its corporate sustainability in the near future, after the executive vice president of Renault Group made a visit, with the app...

Trump leaps into Middle East fray with peace plan that Palestinians denounce

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday proposed creating a Palestinian state as part of a Middle East peace plan, drawing Palestinian condemnation for imposing strict conditions ...

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Hyundai Motor surpasses W100 tril. sales

Hankook Tire's Hanon Systems takeover bid drifts apart

Mahindra says $430 million required for SsangYong turnaround by 2022: sources

Questions rise over Level 3 autonomous vehicle operation in Korea

Mahindra goes after gov't over SsangYong as election looms

Hyundai Kona EV reaches highest altitude to set Guinness record

Unprecedented supply cuts to boost Samsung, SK

Korea seeking to launch startup accelerator with MS, Amazon, Nvidia

SKT, T-broad merger may raise competition issues

Korea's social media use dips in 2019 for first time: data

Telecom companies saddened by drop in 5G subscribers

Naver's global webcomic biz on growth track

Finance

'Gov't policy favors fintechs over card firms'

Against tax evasion

Hana Financial's plan to acquire insurer hits snag

IBK chief vows innovation, change

For sustainable growth

New IBK chief Yoon finally allowed to attend office

Entertainment

K-pop stars cancel events amid deadly virus outbreak

Movie theaters suffer amid coronavirus outbreak

Mamamoo joins 'Dr. Romantic 2' soundtrack

NCT 127 to drop new full-length album in March

Former Wanna One member Kim Jae-hwan in Feb. 2 comeback

BTS new single 'Black Swan' ranks 57th on Billboard singles chart

Editorial

Caution against fake news

People at home and across the globe are increasingly becoming afraid of the ra...

Perils of debt bubble

Skeptical views about the global economy prevailed in the World Economic Forum...

Columns

Test in March on N. Korea

North Korea is staying the hardline course: refusing calls for talks without U.S. a...

US-Iran brinkmanship threatens regional stability, nuclear order

The Iran nuclear deal, formally called Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), ...

Thoughts of the Times

'Little Polish hell'

Poles are highly critical of each other. Finding fault with others seems to be our ...

2.5-magnitude earthquake near North Korea's nuke test site

Kim Jong-un's aunt makes 1st public appearance in 6 years

1,047 North Korean defectors arrive in South Korea last year, lowest...

North Korea's main-season crop output estimated to be below average ...

N. Korea seen beefing up efforts to fend off new coronavirus

[INTERVIEW] 'N. Korean defectors need help finding economic independ...

North Korea takes emergency measures against coronavirus

Sending masks to China

'Don't eat wild animals'

Founder quits minor party

Journalist-turned-lawmaker appointed PM chief secretary

Seoul to keep up momentum for China diplomacy

[INTERVIEW] 'Sea level rise calls for resilience in buildings'

Sluggish refining to drag down SK's battery investment

Korea seeking to launch startup accelerator with MS, Amazon, Nvidia

Retail and distribution industry struck hard by new coronavirus

Customers accuse Hoegaarden over rusty cans

Ruling party hints at nullifying $4 bil. acquisition deal

Protestant church group's unwavering support for gay rights

Chiharu Shiota explores uncertainty of life in Busan

Creativity blooms late for 86-year-old artist Rose Wylie

Nightclub promoter to charity CEO: Harrison spreads Samaritan messag...

Seoul issues safety guidebook for tourists

Leave me alone: Koreans seek down time over holidays

Cholera carnage: Deadly rat spirit ravages 1886 Seoul

Rats, false teeth, toothache: Rodent tales of terror

K-pop and marriage: why not?

Who let the dogs out? Bones of contention for early foreign community

Barking up the right tree: Cocker spaniels invade early Korea

12 tips to write a winning admission letter to American universities

He's in demand

Caution against fake news

Perils of debt bubble

'Little Polish hell'

US-Iran brinkmanship threatens regional stability, nuclear order

Do more to contain new coronavirus

Olympic women's hoops qualifiers moved out of China over coronavirus...

Trip to Tokyo booked, football coach eyes big prize

Korean athletes, fans in mourning over Kobe Bryant's death

Unstoppable Korea add final touch to perfect tournament

Kobe Bryant left deep legacy in LA sports, basketball world

How Twitter reacted to Kobe Bryant's death

Three rockets hit US embassy in Iraqi capital

Starbucks' results top estimates but coronavirus slows sales

Hong Kong to cut rail links as virus from China spreads

Here's what's new in the outbreak linked to an emerging virus in Chi...

China extends holiday to contain virus as death toll rises

China death toll spikes to 80, over 2,700 cases confirmed

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