1 Gender Minister pledges to address inequality felt by young men The newly renamed Ministry of Gender Equality and Family will respond to some of the backlash sparked by recent changes, and fears that addressing "reverse discrimination" claimed by men would dismantle discussions on structural discrimination women ...
2 Hanwha teams up with Diehl Defence to expand radar exports to Europe Hanwha Systems on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany’s Diehl Defence to collaborate on the supply and integration of its multi-function radar for Diehl’s air defense system, the IRIS-T SLM.Under the agreement, the two companies...
3 Global legal experts tackle construction contracts, claims at SCL conference in Seoul The 11th International Society of Construction Law Conference opened this week at COEX in southern Seoul, bringing together global legal experts and industry leaders for three days of in-depth discussions on the evolving landscape of construction con...
4 BOK keeps rate steady amid property, currency concerns Despite 2.5% rate freeze, local won slips to six-month low per dollarThe Bank of Korea's monetary policy board held its base interest rate steady at 2.5 percent for the third consecutive meeting due to uncertainties surrounding the heated property ma...
5 Hanjin marks 80 years with Vision 2045 growth plan Hanjin Group is expanding its eight-decade legacy under a renewed corporate identity ahead of its centennial in 2045, guided by a long-term vision for global leadership across logistics, aviation and mobility.At the group’s 80th anniversary ceremony ...
6 Kospi tops 3,900 in intraday trading South Korean benchmark eyes 4,000-point milestoneSouth Korea's benchmark Kospi set another record Thursday, soaring above the 3,900 mark during intraday trading.After opening at 3,835.79, 1.23 percent lower than the previous session, the Kospi quickl...
7 Seoul mayor denies seeking help from pollster for 2021 election Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon denied a claim by pollster Myung Tae-kyun that the two had met on several occasions ahead of the 2021 by-elections.The mayor said he would face Myung at a prosecution questioning slated next month, rather than countering his cl...
8 Trump-Kim meeting rumors rekindle volatile ride of inter-Korean stocks Latest rally echoes past cycles where hopes of dialogue briefly lift 'unification-themed stocks' before geopolitical reality set inAs South Korea’s benchmark index, Kospi, hit a record high this week, another group of stocks saw a sudden rebound.Brea...
9 PM, governor express optimism for US-China summit during APEC GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province — South Korea’s prime minister and the governor of North Gyeongsang Province on Thursday voiced optimism over the possibility of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping during t...
10 How K-pop singer Aoora broke into India’s music scene — and won its heart While most K-pop agencies hesitate to tap into India’s vast and complex music market, citing its linguistic and cultural diversity, one artist has proven that the key to connection is not strategy alone — it is sincerity.Former K-pop idol Park Min-ju...
11 Webtoon artists share secrets, insight at World Webtoon Festival Gwang Jin shares how his webtoon 'Itaewon Class' has transformed into two TV series, a musical — and there is more to come" on Tuesday at Lotte Cinema World Tower in Jamsil during the 2025 World Webtoon Festival. (KOCCA)" class="img_LSize" />Webtoon...
12 World Webtoon Awards celebrate masters of imagination and storytelling Grand prize goes to 'Mirae's Antique Shop' by Gu A-jinThe World Webtoon Festival, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency, culminated in the 2025 World Webtoon Awards, which recognized 11 outstandin...
13 Korean Air CEO Walter Cho joins WestJet board after $217m stake deal Korean Air said Thursday it has completed its acquisition of an 11.02 percent stake and bonds in Kestrel Topco and Kestrel Holdings, the parent companies of Canada’s second-largest airline, WestJet, for $217 million.The South Korean flag carrier sign...
14 Lee vows all-out response to transnational crimes involving scams, drugs, gambling President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday instructed government agencies to mobilize all resources to tackle transnational crimes, such as scams, drug trafficking and online gambling, the presidential office said.Lee made the call as he convened an interag...
15 Seoul shares snap 6-day winning streak on profit-taking South Korean stocks closed lower Thursday, ending a six-day record-setting rally, as investors sought to cash in recent gains amid renewed concerns over global trade tensions. The Korean won fell against the US dollar.After a choppy session, the benc...
16 Musinsa CEO makes BoF 500 list of global fashion leaders Musinsa, South Korea’s largest online fashion platform, said Wednesday that its CEO Cho Man-ho has been named to The BoF 500 2025. The annual list by The Business of Fashion recognizes the most influential figures shaping the global fashion industry....
17 From G-Dragon to Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-ho: Icons shine at Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards G-Dragon, honored with an Order of Cultural Merit for his contributions to the global expansion of Korean entertainment, reflected on how his childhood dream of becoming a singer blossomed into his lifelong career at a national awards ceremony held T...
18 S. Korea, US to shorten joint air drills to 1 week South Korea's Air Force said Thursday a joint large-scale air exercise with the United States will be shortened to one week from the regular two weeks, given the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit to be held next week here.The A...
19 Trade commission holds hearings on Chinese hot-rolled steel, optical fiber South Korea's trade watchdog said Thursday it held separate public hearings on suspected damage to local companies in two ongoing anti-dumping cases involving Chinese and Japanese firms.The hearings hosted by the Korea Trade Commission (KTC) follow p...
20 Trade minister calls for support from Georgia governor to address visa issues Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo called on visiting Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on Thursday to support Korean firms based there and drum up support to address visa issues for them and workers.In a meeting with Kemp earlier in the day, Yeo asked the Georgia...
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