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Seoul’s first water bus takes off, drawing mixed reviews
SEOUL – Seoul launched its new waterborne public transit service, Hangang Bus, on Sept 18, drawing both praise and criticism over its environmental impact and effectiveness as a commuting option. On the day of its launch, large crowds flocked to...
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Top Envoys of China, South Korea Agree to Boost Strategic Ties
Beijing has long been North Korea’s primary supporter, providing crucial economic lifelines as the US and its allies upheld sanctions against the isolated regime. Pyongyang has recently moved closer to Moscow, with Kim positioning himself as a key...
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Seoul Bio Hub-Celltrion launches 'Global Open Innovation' for US startups
Seoul Bio Hub-Celltrion launches 'Global Open Innovation' for US startups September 18, 2025 | Thursday | News Strategic gateway to help US bio startups dominate the Asian market image credit- shutterstock Seoul's bio startup hub 'Seoul Bio Hub'...
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South Korea to Examine Georgia ICE Raid for Possible Human Rights Abuses: Diplomatic Fall...
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The recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid on a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Bryan County, Georgia, which resulted in the detention of approximately 475 people including over 300 South Korean nationals, has sparked an...
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Better Than U.S. Navy Destroyers? South Korea Launches Its Most Powerful Surface Combat Ship
The second KDX-III Batch-II Jeongjo the Great class destroyer was on September 17 launched to serve in the Republic of Korea Navy, with the warship Dasan Jeong Yakyong boasting capabilities that are among the foremost of any surface combatant in...
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President Lee Jae-Myung's Plan to Reboot South Korea
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President Lee Jae-Myung in Seoul on Sept. 3, 2025. Credit - Photograph by Hong Jang Hyun for TIME It was not how Lee Jae-myung envisioned his first day on the job. Following his election as South Korea’s President on June 3, Lee’s staff arrived at...
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Seoul shares renew record high after Fed rate cut
Seoul shares closed nearly 1.5 percent higher Thursday to set a new record high after the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest rate cut of the year. The Korean won fell against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index...
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Mexico’s tariff plan threatens South Korea’s auto edge amid US trade strains
Seoul faces higher costs in Mexico as US tariffs persist, tightening squeeze on ROK automakers’ North American strategy South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) said Wednesday it convened a joint government-industry meeting in...
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South Korea's PIPC publishes guidance on domestic agents
South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission provided updated guidance on an amendment to the enforcement decree of the Personal Information Protection Act concerning domestic agents. Beginning 2 Oct., foreign business operators must...
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J-POP.ZIP 2025 brings Japanese music, culture to Seoul
Seoul's Seongsu-dong, one of the capital's trendiest neighborhoods, is about to get a heavy dose of Japanese pop culture this weekend. From Friday to Sunday, an event dubbed J-POP.ZIP 2025 will take over Space S50, packing the sounds of Japan into...
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Elevate Jet adds Challenger to South Korea market
Elevate Jet has expanded its international charter operations with the introduction of the Bombardier Challenger 650 to the South Korea market, supported by PJS Korea. PJS Korea has been appointed as Elevate Jet’s brand ambassador and in-market...
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Enter The Grid as Global Press Tour for "TRON: Ares" Launches in South Korea
The official global press tour for the new TRON: Ares has officially begun in South Korea, kicking off in Seoul with one of the film’s stars. What’s Happening: The new sequel, TRON: Ares, is set to arrive in theaters next month and the Global...
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South Korea strengthens cultural ties with Peru's Zaña district
The meeting aimed to strengthen friendship and cultural cooperation ties between the Asian country and the northern Peruvian town. The foreign delegation was composed of Lieutenant Colonel Chinhui Park, Defense Attaché at the Embassy of the...
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Formula One Returns to South Korea for 'Peaches Run Universe' Event
A Mercedes AMG Formula One car is all set to roar in South Korea at the 'Peaches Run Universe' event on October 12 in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do. This marks the first time F1 has returned to the country since its last race in 2013. Mercedes will be...
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Foreign visitors to Japan rise 16.9% in Aug. led by China, South Korea
TOKYO - The number of foreign visitors to Japan in August grew 16.9 percent from a year earlier to 3.4 million, a record for the month, on the back of increased flights from Asian countries, government estimates showed Wednesday. Travel from Hong...
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(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. begin working-level talks on swift launch of visa working group: Seoul
(ATTN: UPDATES with details on S Korea-U.S. talks on visa working group launch; ADDS byline) By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States have begun working-level talks to improve the visa system for Korean...
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Seoul shares extend gains late Thu. morning on tech, auto rally
SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares extended gains late Thursday morning on strength in technology and automobile stocks, after the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest rate cut of the year. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price...
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Leader of ‘Moonies’ Church Questioned in South Korea Bribery Scandal
The global cult whose members are known as “Moonies” endures in a South Korean political scandal at the heart of the country’s battle between its leftist leadership and conservative foes. Thirteen years after the death of the founder of the...
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Y Media Foreign Policy Report: South Korea, US agree on ‘ultimate’ goal of denuclearisation of Korean Peninsula
Seoul, Sep 17 – South Korea and the United States have agreed on the “ultimate goal” of denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula and that the goal is irreversible regardless of North Korea’s stance, South Korea’s National Security Adviser Wi...
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Global Stage Bridging Washington and Seoul: Web3 Future to Be Discussed at KBW2025
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