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DOJ needs more weeks for Epstein files release WASHINGTON (AP) — The US Justice Department said Wednesday that it may need a “few more weeks" to release all of its records on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after suddenly discovering more than a million potentially relevant documents, furth... -
BOK says will take data-driven approach to rate cuts, closely watch inflation, FX The central bank said Thursday it will decide whether and when to implement further interest rate cuts next year by taking into account inflation, economic growth and financial stability conditions."We will determine whether and when to make addition... -
Global investment banks raise S. Korea's 2026 inflation outlook amid weak currency Major financial institutions have raised their 2026 inflation forecasts for South Korea, citing the continued weakness of the local currency against the US dollar, industry data showed Thursday.According to forecasts from 37 institutions, including m... -
Christmas song covers by K-pop artists to get into holiday spirit While original Christmas releases help to set the festive mood, K-pop’s holiday season is just as defined by covers. Each year, K-pop artists revisit well-known seasonal songs and classics, reshaping them with their distinctive vocals and musical arr... -
President Lee wishes everyone warm Christmas, pledges to improve their lives President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday wished everyone a warm Christmas and vowed to do his best to improve people's lives in the coming year.In a Christmas message posted on his official Facebook page, Lee wrote, "I hope you all have a joyful day today... -
Desire, suppression, vitality behind Kim Ji-hee’s ornate faces Kim Ji-hee paints countless faces — often crowned and ornamented with exaggerated jewel-laden styling. Smiling behind heavily embellished glasses, the figures appear glamorous, immediately drawing viewers to their brilliance.But upon closer inspectio... -
[팟캐스트] (752) 남편을 따라 한국에 온 외국인 여성들의 정체성과 성장의 여정 진행자: 최정윤, Tannith KrielFrom loneliness to rebuilding identity: Inside lives of expat spouses in Korea기사 요약: 남편을 따라 한국에 살게 되면서 유망한 커리어를 포기해야 했던 국내 체류 외국인 여성들. 한국에서의 삶과 그 속에서 다시 찾아가는 성장의 이야기[1] On a weekday morning in Seoul, a group of women introduced... -
North Korea's Kim warns Seoul's nuclear-powered submarine plan will 'worsen instability' North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said South Korea's plan to build nuclear-powered submarines will "worsen the instability" in the region, calling Seoul's move a threat to the North's national security, according to state media Thursday.Kim made th... -
[Graphic News] Koreans prefer staying home for year-end: survey Four out of 10 Korean adults plan to spend the year-end holidays at home and prefer receiving cash or gift cards as presents, according to a survey of 1,000 people conducted by Lotte Members via its in-house research platform, Lime.The survey found t... -
Israel says it will respond to Hamas 'violation' of Gaza truce, Hamas denies Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel would retaliate after a military officer was wounded by a blast in Gaza, while Hamas denied responsibility, suggesting the explosive device had been left over from the conflict.In a speech... -
Faithful in Bethlehem, pope hosts mass BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families there and at other sites across the Holy Land heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit, after two years of subdued celebrations be... -
Look to CES 2026 for K-beauty’s tech-led future The Korean beauty industry’s measured push into technology-driven innovation has never been more visible than at the Consumer Electronics Show, with next year’s event set to take place in Las Vegas from Jan. 6 to Jan. 9.At the world’s largest technol... -
A town that pays you to stay? Inside Korea’s rural basic income trial Experiment offers a glimpse into how one of the world’s fastest-aging societies is searching for ways to survive regional declineIn rural counties in central South Korea, residents are being paid simply for living there.One example is Okcheon in Nort... -
Mongolian embassy staffer probed over car crash in Gangnam A staff member at the Mongolian Embassy in South Korea is under police investigation over a three-vehicle collision that occurred earlier this month in southern Seoul, authorities said Thursday.According to Gangnam Police Station, the crash took plac... -
Ruling party accepts proposed special counsel probe into Unification Church over bribery allegations The ruling Democratic Party on Monday accepted a proposal by the main opposition People Power Party to launch a special counsel probe into the Unification Church over bribery allegations involving multiple politicians.The decision came after the PPP ... -
AIA Korea expands climate finance role, ESG commitments AIA Korea, the Korean unit of Hong Kong-based AIA Group, is strengthening its position in climate finance within the local financial sector, aligning with the parent company’s push to reinforce its response to climate risks and its role in sustainabl... -
Financial watchdog unveils restructuring aimed at strengthening consumer protection The Financial Supervisory Service on Monday announced a restructuring plan aimed at strengthening consumer protection, including the creation of a new division reporting directly to its governor.Under the restructuring plan, the existing consumer pro... -
From photocards and albums to MP3 players, home decor: the evolution of K-pop merch “Even if you’re not a big merch buyer, you learn fast that if you don’t get it now, you’ll never see it again.”For Jin Yoo-won, a 28-year-old fan of Monsta X, that sense of urgency has become part of everyday fandom. K-pop agencies release new mercha... -
NewJeans' 'Super Shy' garners 800m Spotify streams NewJeans exceeded 800 million plays on Spotify with its 2023 hit “Super Shy,” agency Ador said Sunday, citing the platform’s data.It is the group’s third song to achieve the feat, after “OMG” and “Ditto.”“Super Shy” is one of the three focus tracks f... -
BTS hints at 'real big thing' as new album nears completion BTS has shared insights about their preparations for next year's album during a livestream with fans.Vowing to make next year "the year of BTS" the leader RM said, "A real big thing is coming," during the session Sunday.J-hope also echoed the sentime...
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