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Nov 2
06:25
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
US criticism of China in Yellow Sea exposes strategic divide with Seoul: expert
The contrast between Seoul and Washington's approach to China's activities in the Yellow Sea is drawing attention to divergence in the allies' strategic priorities, raising questions about whether Beijing could become a …
Nov 2
06:25
CN South China Morning Post
China
South Korea probes death of frontline soldier near North Korean border
A South Korean army staff sergeant died after ‌suffering external injuries at a frontline unit in Cheorwon near the North Korean border on Monday morning, Seoul’s Defence Ministry said. Military and civilian …
Nov 2
06:23
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
About 80% of Korean judges encounter AI-generated fake legal precedents: survey
Eight in 10 South Korean judges have experienced court cases in which false or nonexistent legal precedents generated by artificial intelligence (AI) were cited, a recent survey by the Supreme Court released …
Nov 2
06:22
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Where the next generation of choreographers are taking Korean dance
A body struggling to keep its balance. Another unable to find rest under the midnight sun. A boxer counting the seconds before getting back on his feet. These are the starting points …
KR
Nov 2
06:17
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Finance minister discusses economic ties, cooperation with US ambassador
Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il met with US Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel on Monday to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, the finance ministry said. During the meeting held at …
Nov 2
06:17
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
S. Korea launches Defense Drone Agency
South Korea launched its new military drone headquarters Monday, seeking to make uncrewed aircraft a common battlefield tool across the branches, but experts say the country needs to match production capabilities to …
Nov 2
06:11
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Seoul mayor says to review next year's marathons from 'scratch' after severe traffic disruptions
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said Monday that marathon races scheduled for next year in Seoul will undergo a review from "scratch," following persistent complaints over severe traffic disruptions. A nationwide running boom …
KR
Nov 2
06:11
KR Yonhap
South Korea
(LEAD) S. Korea, Japan to hold vice foreign ministerial talks on N. Korea, bilateral issues
SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- Vice foreign ministers of South Korea and Japan were s...
Nov 2
06:10
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
S. Korea officially recognizes 3 fishing crewmen abducted by N. Korea in 1973
South Korea has officially recognized three fishing crewmen abducted by North Korea decades ago, Seoul's unification ministry said Monday, bringing the total number of government-recognized abductees since the end of the 1950-53 …
Nov 2
06:09
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
From Samsung to Toss: Why Korean finance is betting on Japan
South Korean financial firms are accelerating their push into Japan, with Mirae Asset, Hanwha and Toss moving to acquire local brokerages within weeks, betting on a surge in retail investing and sweeping …
Nov 2
06:07
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Korean Series features 2 ex-MVPs as opposing managers
Only three winners of the Korean Series MVP award have gone on to manage in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), and two of them will be in the opposing dugouts when the …
KR
Nov 2
06:06
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Retrial to begin next week for Uzbek national convicted of murder, robbery 16 yrs ago
A court will open a retrial next week for an Uzbek national who was sentenced to life in prison 16 years ago for killing and robbing a taxi driver in 2009, legal …
KR
Nov 2
06:02
KR Yonhap
South Korea
S. Korea officially recognizes 3 fishing crewmen abducted by N. Korea in 1973
SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has officially recognized three fishing cr...
KR
Nov 2
06:00
KR Yonhap
South Korea
S. Korea, IMF to hold annual consultation on economy, financial policy
SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will hold an annual consultation session w...
Nov 2
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Korea unveils $276 mil. 'Hangang' supercomputer
Korea has officially launched its sixth national supercomputer, named "Hangang" after the iconic Han River flowing through Seoul, to propel cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and scientific research. The Ministry of Science and …
Nov 2
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Retrial to begin next week for Uzbek national convicted of murder, robbery 16 yrs ago
A court will open a retrial next week for an Uzbek national who was sentenced to life in prison 16 years ago for killing and robbing a taxi driver in 2009, legal …
KR
Nov 2
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Korea, Japan seek closer customs cooperation on drugs, counterfeits
Korea and Japan are seeking to tighten customs cooperation on drug smuggling, counterfeit products and cross-border online shopping, as officials look to protect businesses and strengthen border security. Korea Customs Service Commissioner …
Nov 2
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Seoul launches English texting service on city helpline
Foreign residents and tourists in Seoul can now text their questions in English to the capital’s central municipal helpline, city officials announced Monday. The 120 Dasan Call Foundation, an agency operated by …
KR
Nov 2
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
dbBOOKS warehouse sale brings English-language readers together
Twice a year, a cavernous basement warehouse in Seoul’s Seongsu-dong opens its doors to bibliophiles looking for something beyond the usual bookstore experience. Its shelves are packed with English-language books at discount …
KR
Nov 2
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Special counsel raids NEC headquarters over improper stipends
A special counsel team said Monday it raided the National Election Commission (NEC) over allegations its commissioners were paid 905.8 million won ($677,000) in improper stipends. Special counsel Lee Tae-han's team said …
KR
Nov 2
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Korea replaces drone command with smaller, specialized headquarters
South Korea has replaced its military drone operations command with a smaller headquarters focused on developing drone capabilities and speeding up procurement, shifting operational responsibilities to individual service branches. The Ministry of …
Nov 2
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Lee's approval rating rises on summit achievements, economic policies: poll
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating came to 36.9 percent last week, a poll showed Monday, rising slightly from a week earlier on the back of diplomatic achievements and economic policies but …
Nov 2
05:54
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
N. Korea slams South Korea-US nuclear drills, vows to accelerate nuclear buildup
North Korea on Monday condemned a recent South Korea-US military exercise integrating Washington's nuclear capabilities with Seoul's conventional forces, and vowed to accelerate its nuclear weapons buildup as an "immutable" national defense …
Nov 2
05:47
KR Yonhap
South Korea
(LEAD) S-Oil Q3 net surges on higher refining, lubricants margins
SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- S-Oil Corp., South Korea's third-largest refiner by sa...
KR
Nov 2
05:46
KR Yonhap
South Korea
Seoul mayor says to review next year's marathons from 'scratch' after severe traffic disruptions
SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said Monday that marathon races...
KR
Nov 2
05:45
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
KMI expands beyond health screenings with new vision
The Korea Medical Institute is expanding beyond traditional health screenings into long-term health management, unveiling a new corporate identity to mark its 41st anniversary on Oct. 29. The move reflects the health …
KR
Nov 2
05:45
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Altman bets on Samsung, SK as AI race intensifies
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman returned to South Korea over the weekend facing two mounting challenges: securing enough memory chips and raising the billions needed to build the infrastructure behind them. His surprise …
Nov 2
05:41
CN South China Morning Post
China
How South Korea can play pivotal role in Philippines’ military modernisation drive
The Philippines’ military modernisation drive could offer South Korea an opportunity to transform its role as a major arms supplier into a deeper defence partnership, analysts say. This prospect gained fresh momentum …
Nov 2
05:37
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Data on 16,000 people compromised at 3 Seoul international schools in PowerSchool breach
Almost 16,000 personal information records associated with international schools in Seoul were compromised in a December 2024 cyberattack on US-based education technology firm PowerSchool, local media reports said Monday. The three schools …
Nov 2
05:29
KR Yonhap
South Korea
Battle of right-handers set for opening game of Korean Series
SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- The opening game of the South Korean baseball champion...
KR
Nov 2
05:23
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Korea pushes back T+1 stock settlement to 2028
South Korea has pushed back its planned shift to faster stock settlement to 2028, giving financial institutions and overseas investors more time to prepare amid concerns over higher costs and operational risks. …
KR
Nov 2
05:21
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
South Korean army sergeant dies at frontline unit with external injuries
The death comes amid heightened tensions along the border after three South Korean soldiers were wounded in landmine explosions south of the Military Demarcation Line in September.
Nov 2
05:15
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Hanwha, LVMH heirs talk luxury at Galleria's Seoul flagship
Hanwha M&S President Kim Dong-seon hosted Loro Piana CEO Frederic Arnault at Galleria’s flagship store in Seoul last week, in a show of hands-on leadership since Hanwha Group carved his businesses into …
KR
Nov 2
05:08
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
N. Korean loudspeakers silent despite October warning
North Korea has not resumed loudspeaker broadcasts toward South Korea despite saying they would be put into operation across the inter-Korean border by the end of October, according to South Korea's Joint …
Nov 2
05:03
KR Yonhap
South Korea
Retrial to begin next week for Uzbek national convicted of murder, robbery 16 yrs ago
CHANGWON, South Korea, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- A court will open a retrial next week ...
KR
Nov 2
04:57
JP The Japan Times
Japan
South Korea to double spending on AI and chips in 2027
President Lee Jae Myung pledged to use the technology to turn the military into a "smart, elite force."
KR
Nov 2
04:56
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Seoul names 19 places to stay as medical tourism surges
Seoul has selected 19 accommodation facilities catering to foreign patients and their families, the city government announced on Monday, as a sharp rise in medical tourism drives demand for comfortable stays before …
KR
Nov 2
04:39
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Cook for the emperor, with a little help from AI
AI can write your emails and plan your vacation these days. But could it put you in charge of the kitchen at a Korean emperor's state banquet? A special exhibition that opens …
Nov 2
04:34
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Lee bets on record 2027 budget for ‘growth for all’ — to fuel growth, close wealth gap
President Lee Jae Myung on Monday laid out a record budget to spur economic growth and narrow inequality under his “growth for all” agenda, while projecting a 20-year low in the managed …
Nov 2
04:19
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
South Korea’s president vows to make bold AI investment in record budget push
South Korea’s economy has been heavily boosted by demand for advanced chips used in AI, lifting exports and the earnings of memory chip makers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.