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Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 23 12:02 |
South Korea |
Lee urges reform of outdated regulations hampering growth of advanced industries
President Lee Jae Myung on Friday urged prompt and bold reform of outdated regulations that hamper the growth of new technologies or advanced industries, calling it an essential task in the country's …
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| Oct 23 12:02 |
South Korea |
Main opposition welcomes Seoul mayor's acquittal in political funds trial
The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Friday welcomed an appeals court's decision to acquit Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon in a high-stakes political funds case linked to opinion polls ahead of …
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| Oct 23 12:02 |
South Korea |
Seoul police step up crowd safety measures for Halloween
Police will step up crowd safety measures in major nightlife districts across Seoul for Halloween festivities next week, officials said Friday. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (SMPA) said it will operate a …
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| Oct 23 12:02 |
South Korea |
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon acquitted in political funds case
An appeals court on Friday acquitted Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon of political funding charges linked to opinion polls conducted ahead of his 2021 election, overturning a local court conviction that threatened his …
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| Oct 23 11:46 |
South Korea |
Hungary marks 1956 uprising, calls for closer S. Korea ties
Hungary called for closer investment and technology ties with South Korea at a reception in Seoul on Thursday marking the 70th anniversary of its 1956 uprising against Soviet rule. Anett Szelezsan, chargé …
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| Oct 23 10:48 |
South Korea |
S. Korea donates 8 retired military helicopters to Kenya
South Korea has donated eight decommissioned military helicopters to Kenya after an overhaul, delivering on its pledge to support the U.N. peacekeeping missions in the region, officials said Friday. A ceremony marking …
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| Oct 23 10:41 |
South Korea |
S. Korea donates 8 retired military helicopters to Kenya
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has donated eight decommissioned military...
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| Oct 23 10:32 |
China |
China builds 1st demo of next-gen heavy-ion cancer therapy accelerator
China builds 1st demo of next-gen heavy-ion cancer therapy accelerator
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| Oct 23 09:49 |
China |
Paper straws worse for the environment than plastic, South Korea study finds
Paper straws, widely promoted as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic, may actually have a greater environmental impact than conventional plastic straws, according to a South Korean government-commissioned study that has renewed debate …
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| Oct 23 09:39 |
South Korea |
S. Korea proposes military talks with N. Korea to ease tensions along border
South Korea renewed its offer Friday to hold military talks with North Korea to discuss their conflicting views on where the inter-Korean border sits, seeking to ease tensions sparked by last month's …
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| Oct 23 09:37 |
Malaysia |
Global tech selloff relents, oil at five-month high
Asian markets steadied overnight, while European stocks slipped 0.3% as pressure eased on the French-German bond yield spread, which had widened to eurozone crisis levels.
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| Oct 23 08:36 |
Malaysia |
South Korea proposes holding border talks with North
Tensions between the two Koreas have soared since the South blamed the blast inside the Demilitarised Zone separating the countries on landmines laid by the North.
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| Oct 23 08:29 |
South Korea |
Liberals vow judicial overhaul after court acquits Seoul mayor
Left-leaning politicians on Friday vowed renewed efforts to overhaul the judicial branch following a high court's acquittal of Seoul mayor Oh Se-hoon of his charges of violating the Political Funds Act. "This …
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| Oct 23 08:05 |
North Korea |
Seoul again proposes talks with North Korea on border lines amid rising tensions
South Korea’s Defense Ministry renewed its proposal for military talks with North Korea to verify the exact location of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) on Friday, amid heightened tensions after land mine …
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| Oct 23 08:03 |
North Korea |
Police investigating if North Korean IT worker infiltrated ROK organization
South Korean police are investigating a suspected case of a North Korean IT worker obtaining employment at a domestic organization under a false identity, police confirmed on Friday. The National Security Investigation …
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| Oct 23 08:00 |
China |
China’s humanoid robots hunt for work in South Korea as Seoul bets on physical AI
This article was first published by The Korea Times in a partnership with the South China Morning Post. Chinese humanoid robot makers are accelerating efforts to gain a foothold in South Korea, …
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| Oct 23 07:57 |
South Korea |
(News Focus) Acquittal puts Seoul mayor on path to potential presidential run
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon was placed firmly on the path ...
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| Oct 23 07:45 |
South Korea |
(2nd LD) S. Korea proposes military talks with N. Korea to ease tensions along border
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea renewed its offer Friday to hold military...
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| Oct 23 07:42 |
South Korea |
(LEAD) Main opposition hails Seoul mayor's acquittal in political funds trial; ruling party calls for appeal
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Frida...
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| Oct 23 07:39 |
South Korea |
(2nd LD) Seoul stocks end tad higher on bargain hunting
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares closed slightly higher Friday aft...
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| Oct 23 07:24 |
Japan |
S Korea proposes military talks with N Korea to calm rising border tensions
South Korea on Friday proposed military talks with North Korea to resolve disagreements about where their border lies and prevent accidental clashes in frontline areas, seeking to ease…
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| Oct 23 07:15 |
Malaysia |
Ahead of Apec summit, Trump comes knocking on Kim’s door
The US president said last week that he 'may' meet with Kim Jong Un during his Asian tour next month and that it 'would be exciting'.
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| Oct 23 07:06 |
South Korea |
Justin Bieber hits Seongsu for Skylrk's Seoul debut
Thirteen years after his last concert in South Korea, Justin Bieber is back in the country — not as a pop star taking the stage, but as an entrepreneur promoting his own …
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| Oct 23 07:04 |
South Korea |
Winter is already knocking
Chilly autumn weather gripped South Korea on Friday morning, with frost and ice signaling the early arrival of winter in the country's northeast. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, temperatures fell below …
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| Oct 23 07:03 |
South Korea |
Seoul stocks end tad higher on bargain hunting
South Korean shares closed slightly higher Friday after plunging more than 3 percent in the previous session, as investors hunted for bargains in major chip stocks amid persistent concerns over investments in …
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| Oct 23 06:59 |
South Korea |
(LEAD) Seoul stocks end tad higher on bargain hunting
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares closed slightly higher Friday aft...
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| Oct 23 06:53 |
South Korea |
(3rd LD) Appeals court acquits Seoul mayor of political funds law violation
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- An appeals court on Friday overturned a lower court r...
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| Oct 23 06:50 |
South Korea |
(LEAD) S. Korea proposes military talks with N. Korea to resolve border location issue
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea renewed its offer Friday to hold military...
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| Oct 23 06:40 |
South Korea |
Police to mobilize 4,600 for crowd safety measures during Halloween festivities
Seoul police said Friday 4,594 officers will be dispatched for crowd safety at areas expecting heavy foot traffic around Halloween, including the Itaewon area, where a crowd crush killed more than 150 …
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| Oct 23 06:36 |
South Korea |
Seoul stocks end tad higher on bargain hunting
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares closed slightly higher Friday aft...
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| Oct 23 06:34 |
South Korea |
AmCham, Cisco urge Korean firms to tackle aging IT security risks
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea and US networking giant Cisco called for greater attention to cybersecurity risks posed by aging IT infrastructure, urging Korean businesses to modernize outdated systems as …
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| Oct 23 06:34 |
South Korea |
(URGENT) Seoul stocks end tad higher on bargain hunting
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| Oct 23 06:12 |
South Korea |
Main opposition welcomes Seoul mayor's acquittal in political funds trial
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Frida...
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| Oct 23 06:11 |
South Korea |
Seoul proposes military talks with Pyongyang as border tensions rise
South Korea on Friday proposed military talks with North Korea to prevent accidental border clashes as tensions rise following a mine blast that injured South Korean troops in the Demilitarized Zone. The …
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| Oct 23 06:11 |
South Korea |
As Kospi gains global prominence, foreign media increase scrutiny
South Korea's stock market is drawing unprecedented international attention, with overseas media increasingly scrutinizing everything from individual stock debuts to regulators' handling of market volatility, reflecting the Kospi's growing exposure to global …
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| Oct 23 06:03 |
South Korea |
Seoul police step up crowd safety measures for Halloween
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Police will step up crowd safety measures in major ni...
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| Oct 23 06:00 |
South Korea |
'Because it's Apple': What drives Korea's first iPhone Duo buyers
"I ordered Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 with my wife, but returned mine unopened when I heard Apple was releasing a foldable." Kim, a Seoul-based game company employee in his mid-40s, was among …
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| Oct 23 05:59 |
South Korea |
(2nd LD) Appeals court acquits Seoul mayor of political funds law violation
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- An appeals court on Friday overturned a lower court r...
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| Oct 23 05:57 |
South Korea |
Suspected N. Korean IT worker found at S. Korean firm under false identity for 1st time
Police are investigating North Korean information technology (IT) workers suspected of taking jobs at a South Korean company under false identities, the first time authorities have disclosed such a case. The case …
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| Oct 23 05:57 |
South Korea |
S. Korea proposes military talks with N. Korea over border conflict issue
South Korea on Friday proposed to hold military talks with North Korea to prevent accidental clashes stemming from unclear border lines in the Military Demarcation Line (MDL). The proposal comes as tensions …
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