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[Graphic News] 18 stunning New Year sunrise spots in Korea The year 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, according to the Chinese zodiac. It is interpreted as a year of strong energy, new hope, vitality, forward momentum and fresh beginnings. Interest in welcoming the New Year in a special way is particularly... -
Spy agency considers giving Koreans wider access to NK media Access to North Korean media and websites may be widened in South Korea, with the country’s spy agency “positively” reviewing proposed changes to related regulations.“Fully taking into account the bills’ aims, such as ensuring the public’s right to k... -
Coupang says data leak suspect identified, no external leak found Coupang announced Thursday that it had identified a former employee responsible for its recent data breach and recovered all devices linked to the incident, adding that all stored data had been deleted and that no information had been leaked to third... -
North Korea’s nuclear submarine drive to deepen uncertainty on peninsula The Korean Peninsula may be headed toward more uncertainty as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un accelerates the development of nuclear-powered submarines and advanced missile systems — moves that experts say are fundamentally reshaping regional securit... -
Turmoil at National Assembly likely to continue with more contentious bills Two highly contested bills have been passed this week with the backing of the ruling party despite back-to-back filibusters and concerns among civic groups, but trouble at the National Assembly appears likely to continue throughout the remaining days... -
Hanwha signals readiness to build US nuclear submarines at Philly Shipyard Hanwha Group said it is prepared to participate in the construction of nuclear-powered submarines for the US Navy at its shipyard in Philadelphia, as a US-Korea shipbuilding project known as “Make American Shipbuilding Great Again,” or MASGA, begins ... -
SK hynix backs investment rule easing, citing ‘golden time’ for chip industry South Korean memory chip maker SK hynix issued a rare statement Wednesday defending the government’s push to ease investment regulations for advanced industries, arguing it is the “golden time” to secure competitiveness in national strategic sectors ... -
LG Energy Solution to sell W4.2tr Ohio battery JV building to Honda LG Energy Solution said Wednesday it will sell the building of its Ohio electric vehicle battery joint venture plant to its partner Honda for 4.2 trillion won ($2.9 billion), seeking to reduce capital burdens amid a global slowdown in EV demand.Accor... -
Samsung Electronics most gifted stock among retail investors in 2025: data Shares of tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. were the most gifted stocks among retail investors this year, industry data showed Thursday.According to the data from local brokerage KB Securities Co., Samsung Electronics ranked first by number of trans... -
Global banks raise Korea's inflation outlook on weak won Major global investment banks are raising their inflation forecasts for South Korea, citing the depreciation of the won as weighing on consumer prices.A Bloomberg tally of projections from 37 major institutions showed that the median forecast for the... -
Seoul Santas deliver presents to over 800 children On Christmas Eve, 718 Seoul residents chose generosity over celebration, dressing as Santa Claus and spending the night visiting underprivileged children with gifts, letters and time they gave freely.The volunteers participated in the 20th edition of... -
Korea’s intense scrutiny of Coupang risks US trade ties: former security adviser A former security adviser to US President Donald Trump cautioned against South Korea's tough regulatory response to a massive data breach at Coupang, the US-listed company that primarily operates in Korea, warning that aggressive oversight could stra... -
KakaoTalk gifting service used nearly 200 mln times this year KakaoTalk's gifting service was used nearly 200 million times this year, Kakao Corp. said Thursday.Data from the company showed approximately 189 million gifts were sent through Dec. 17, translating to an average of 540,000 gifts per day.The service ... -
What were the best K-dramas of 2025? From global streaming sensations to steady terrestrial hits, 2025 underscores the breadth of K-dramaRiding the continued momentum of the K-content boom, Korean drama creators once again delivered an ambitious slate of series this year, spoiling audie... -
Hyundai chief vows full support for 42dot’s self-driving tech Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun visited the company’s autonomous driving subsidiary 42dot on Wednesday, a move seen as reaffirming the commitment to the advanced technology amid a leadership vacuum.According to industry sources, Chun... -
All Koreans want for Christmas is a better cake Koreans often mark special occasions with cake, and Christmas is no exception. This year, however, heavily promoted limited-edition seasonal cakes from major bakery chains have left many customers disappointed.Complaints began circulating across onli... -
Hana Financial to boost seniors’ access to banking services Hana Financial Group, a leading financial service provider based in South Korea, has vowed to boost senior citizens’ access to banking services and financial solutions, the banking group announced Thursday.Hana Financial recently signed a memorandum ... -
Powerful holiday storm lashes Southern California and brings flash floods, mudslides LOS ANGELES (AP) — A powerful winter storm swept across California Wednesday, with heavy rains and gusty winds bringing mudslides and debris flows that has led to some water rescues and evacuation orders.Forecasters said Southern California could see... -
LGE to debut home robot doing house chores at CES 2026 LG Electronics will debut a new home robot named LG CLOiD at CES 2026 in Las Vegas next month, signaling a renewed push into home robotics as part of its long-term growth strategy.The company released a teaser video on its global social media channel... -
Trump says comedian Colbert should be 'put to sleep' WASHINGTON (AFP) -- On the eve of Christmas, US President Donald Trump has unleashed a fresh blast of vitriol at late-night comedy talk shows, saying comedian Stephen Colbert is a "pathetic trainwreck" who should be "put to sleep."Colbert's "The Late...
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