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Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 16 01:47 |
South Korea |
S. Korea's economy maintains solid recovery on exports: finance ministry
SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's economy continues to show solid signs o...
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| Oct 16 01:40 |
South Korea |
Seoul city blames ex-mayor's policies for weak long-term housing supply
SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul city government on Friday blamed policies p...
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| Oct 16 01:26 |
South Korea |
Gov't vows stern action against unfair practices amid heightened stock market volatility
SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government on Friday pledged to take...
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| Oct 16 01:22 |
South Korea |
South Korea’s oldest hippo, Hasun, dies at 46
Hasun, South Korea’s oldest hippopotamus, has died at 46, Seoul Grand Park said Friday. In a notice posted on its website, the park said Hasun had been eating well and remained healthy …
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| Oct 16 01:13 |
South Korea |
Tigers, Twins set to renew KBO postseason rivalry
The Kia Tigers and the LG Twins, the two teams that have combined to win the past three South Korean baseball championships, will renew their postseason rivalry starting this weekend. The two …
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| Oct 16 00:58 |
South Korea |
3 Samsung products named in TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 list
Samsung Electronics Co. said Friday that three of its products have been named in TIME magazine's list of the Best Inventions of 2026. The Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone, the Bespoke AI Family …
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| Oct 16 00:37 |
South Korea |
Seoul stocks open higher after 7-day losing streak
Seoul stocks opened higher Friday after the previous session's over 7 percent dip amid woes over artificial intelligence trade and US inflation. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index was up 85.62 …
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| Oct 16 00:28 |
South Korea |
(LEAD) Seoul stocks open higher after 7-day losing streak
SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks opened higher Friday after the previous ...
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| Oct 16 00:11 |
South Korea |
SK hynix tops list of most sought-after firms among S. Korean job seekers: survey
South Korean chipmaker SK hynix Inc. was the most sought-after company among South Korean job seekers over the past year, a survey showed Friday. According to a poll conducted by Seoul-based recruitment …
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| Oct 16 00:06 |
South Korea |
US bill seeks to reaffirm 'ironclad' nuclear deterrence
WASHINGTON — Two US senators have introduced bipartisan legislation seeking to reaffirm Washington's "ironclad" extended nuclear deterrence commitments to South Korea and other treaty allies, amid growing nuclear threats from North Korea, …
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| Oct 16 00:05 |
South Korea |
Seoul stocks open higher after 7-day losing streak
SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks opened higher Friday after the previous ...
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| Oct 16 00:02 |
South Korea |
[WEEKENDER] 'Why not Gangnam?': Data center boom fuels fear in neighborhoods kept in the dark
About 20 people gather every morning in front of Geumcheon District Office in southwestern Seoul, holding signs and staging protests. Most are in their 50s and 60s and live in a large …
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| Oct 16 00:01 |
South Korea |
(LEAD) S. Korea adds over 100,000 jobs for 3rd month in Sept.
SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea added 113,000 jobs in September, marking ...
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| Oct 16 00:01 |
South Korea |
(URGENT) Seoul stocks open higher after after 7-day losing streak
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| Oct 16 00:00 |
South Korea |
Movies in theaters this week
“Street Fighter” (US) Opened Oct. 14 Action Directed by Kitao Sakurai Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken (Noah Centineo) to take on M. Bison (David Dastmalchian) at his …
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| Oct 15 23:36 |
South Korea |
SK hynix tops list of most sought-after firms among S. Korean job seekers: survey
SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean chipmaker SK hynix Inc. was the most sou...
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| Oct 15 23:15 |
Malaysia |
‘Multiple victims’ in Oregon elementary school shooting
Police said the assailant had been ‘shot and killed’, while several local media outlets reported that three children and one adult had died in the incident.
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| Oct 15 23:00 |
South Korea |
S. Korea adds 113,000 jobs in Sept.
SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea added 113,000 jobs in September, marking ...
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| Oct 15 23:00 |
Malaysia |
For exam boards, there’s no escaping the bell curve
From Australia to the US, grade boundaries are routinely adjusted to maintain a consistent rate of passing from year to year.
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| Oct 15 23:00 |
South Korea |
[Graphic News] Seoul rises to 7th in global financial hub ranking
Seoul ranked seventh among 139 cities in the latest Global Financial Centers Index, up one spot from March, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said. The capital also ranked seventh in fintech, its highest-ever …
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| Oct 15 22:00 |
South Korea |
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on Oct. 16)
The transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to a South Korean-led comman...
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| Oct 15 22:00 |
South Korea |
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on Oct. 16)
Economic success can conceal the cost of economic dependence. South Korea offers...
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| Oct 15 19:18 |
South Korea |
Defector families in North Korea turn away remittance brokers, threaten to report them
Families of North Korean defectors are turning remittance brokers away at the door in 2026, refusing cash from relatives abroad and threatening to report the couriers to state security. Fear of punishment …
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| Oct 15 18:02 |
South Korea |
Defense ministry refutes Pyongyang's claim questioning Seoul's test of hypersonic glide vehicle
South Korea's defense ministry on Thursday refuted a claim by North Korea's missile chief that questions Seoul's recent test launch of a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV). Earlier in the day, Jang Chang-ha, …
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| Oct 15 14:34 |
South Korea |
New Yalu River Bridge opening sparks last-minute cargo surge on old crossing
Chinese traders are rushing cargo across the aging Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge ahead of the New Yalu River Bridge’s expected opening on Oct. 15, 2026. Many fear the new crossing will charge steep …
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| Oct 15 14:05 |
Cambodia |
Leader’s Great Expectations of Kim Il Sung University
Shortly ago, Kim Jong Un, President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, made an important speech on his congratulatory visit to Kim Il Sung University on the …
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| Oct 15 14:04 |
South Korea |
Defense ministry refutes Pyongyang's claim questioning Seoul's test of hypersonic glide vehicle
SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's defense ministry on Thursday refuted a ...
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| Oct 15 12:54 |
South Korea |
Lee rejects reelection bid speculation, vows to continue reforms
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday dismissed speculation that he would seek a constitutional revision to allow himself to serve another term, pledging to press ahead with reforms. "Though my …
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| Oct 15 12:02 |
South Korea |
[Reportage] Seoul shakes down its ginkgo trees before they raise a stink |
| Oct 15 12:02 |
South Korea |
US defers prosecution of Sue Mi Terry in case involving South Korea’s NIS |
| Oct 15 12:02 |
South Korea |
Gov't to discuss crime response measures following high-profile cases
The presidential office was set to hold a pan-government meeting Thursday to discuss response measures following a series of high-profile crimes, including a recent stabbing spree targeting random victims. The meeting, which …
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| Oct 15 12:02 |
South Korea |
'Super El Niño' could bring roller-coaster winter weather to Korea
Wild temperature swings are expected to continue through the winter, with what could be the strongest El Niño on record forecast to peak toward the end of the year, raising the likelihood …
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| Oct 15 12:02 |
South Korea |
Man sentenced to 45 years in prison for murdering mother-in-law
DAEGU — A district court sentenced a man to a 45-year prison term Thursday for murdering his mother-in-law and abandoning her body in the southeastern city of Daegu. The Daegu District Court …
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| Oct 15 12:02 |
South Korea |
Seoul pushes back against US signal for OPCON transfer delay
The South Korean military said Thursday it would stick to an existing agreement on conditions for wartime operational control (OPCON) transfer from Washington to Seoul, despite a warning from the top U.S. …
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| Oct 15 12:02 |
South Korea |
USFK chief says 'conditions have changed' while stressing OPCON transfer requirements
U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson said Wednesday that "conditions have changed" while stressing the requirements in the transfer of a conditions-based wartime operation control (OPCON) from the United States …
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| Oct 15 11:50 |
South Korea |
Lee urges US firms to pursue new opportunities in South Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday urged US businesses to seek new investment opportunities in South Korea, calling for stronger two-way investment between the allies. Lee made the request during …
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| Oct 15 11:24 |
Vietnam |
Vietnam U17 unexpectedly plays South Korea U17, unfortunately no broadcaster purchased rights VIU.17 Việt Nam bất ngờ đấu U.17 Hàn Quốc, chỉ tiếc không đơn vị nào mua bản quyền
HLV Cristiano Roland nhấn mạnh U.17 Việt Nam đã sẵn sàng tạo bất ngờ ở U.17 World Cup khi nắm rõ thực lực đối thủ.
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| Oct 15 10:43 |
Vietnam |
South Korea is Dong Nai's largest investment partner with over 8.37 billion USD VIHàn Quốc là đối tác đầu tư lớn nhất của Đồng Nai với hơn 8,37 tỉ USD
Ngày 15.10, thành phố Đồng Nai phối hợp Bộ Ngoại giao và Đại sứ quán Hàn Quốc tại Việt Nam tổ chức hội nghị 'Gặp gỡ Hàn Quốc' năm 2026.
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| Oct 15 10:35 |
China |
Chinese Premier hails new bridge as landmark of China-DPRK friendship
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday called on China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to take the opening of the new China-DPRK Yalu River bridge as an opportunity to …
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| Oct 15 10:17 |
Thailand |
South Korean man held after Thai woman reports Pattaya assault
A South Korean man was arrested in Pattaya after a caller reported that a 44 year old Thai woman had been assaulted and confined inside a room, with immigration checks later showing …
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