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As concerns grow that artificial intelligence (AI) could replace humans in the workplace, the broadcasting industry is turning its attention to labor. A growing number of programs are exploring the subject, ranging from dramas set in workplaces and variety shows examining the realities of office workers to…
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are surging Wednesday after President Donald Trump’s party lost its sole control of Washington in the midterm elections. Stocks generally do well in the months following any midterm U.S. election, regardless of who wins, and the S&P 500 soared 1.8 percent toward its best day in three months. The…
BRUGES, Belgium — Hackers who cranked up fridge temperatures at supermarkets across Europe may have gained access through public internet-connected systems protected by default passwords or outdated software, a cybersecurity expert said. The second cyberattack in three weeks hit fridge systems at supermarket chains…
WASHINGTON — Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald Trump's final years in the White House. In a nationwide romp, Democrats ousted Republicans from coast to coast, with many surprising…
PARIS — World leaders voiced hopes for a reset with the United States on Wednesday after voters delivered a huge midterm election defeat to President Donald Trump and his Republican party. The Democrats seized control of both Senate and the House of Representatives, giving them the power to block legislation and hold…
Korean television personality Lee Hye-sung has opened up about her painful experience of being bullied during her school years, drawing renewed attention to similar revelations by celebrities including actor Park Seo-joon, singer Sung Si-kyung and travel YouTuber KwakTube. On Friday, Lee discussed the bestselling…
TEHRAN — Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Wednesday that anyone expecting a shift in U.S. policy was "seriously mistaken," hours after midterm elections dealt a blow to President Donald Trump. "Those who still harbor even the slightest hope that the behavior of the hegemonic system might change through…
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won will chair the board of HYAICO, the U.S.-based artificial intelligence (AI) investment arm of SK hynix, according to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing, made public Wednesday local time, identified the company as HYAICO, formerly known by…
Opponents of data centers were among the biggest winners of the Democrats' landslide wins in the U.S. midterm elections, pointing to a shifting public mood on artificial intelligence (AI) and, investors said, a possible slowdown of the boom that has propelled U.S. economic growth and stock markets. The size and…
A consortium comprising CJ, Shinsegae and two other companies will sign a deal Thursday to acquire debt-laden South Korean newspaper publisher JoongAng Ilbo, the company said Wednesday. Under the deal, the DaouKiwoom-CJ consortium will purchase 520 billion won ($388 million) worth of new shares in JoongAng Ilbo, with…
Dan Koh became the seventh Korean American elected to the U.S. Congress after winning a House seat in Massachusetts in Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections, while fellow Democrat and Korean American Marilyn Strickland secured her fourth House term. The AP called the race in Massachusetts' 6th congressional district for…
In 2023, despite freezing inter-Korean relations and heightened cross-border tensions, North Korea proposed a joint UNESCO heritage listing for taekwondo — only for the South Korean government to sit on the offer and miss a crucial window, according to a key advocacy leader. Choi Jae-chun, head of the KOREA Taekwondo…
Koreans went from wearing short sleeves to pulling out padded winter jackets last month as temperatures swung dramatically between summer-like heat and early winter chills. The reason, meteorologists say, was a massive high-pressure system thousands of kilometers away over Russia's Ural Mountains. The atmospheric…
Every two seconds, someone somewhere in the world buys a Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. The small pink jar has become one of the best-known products of the K-beauty boom. How did a country that only a few generations ago had a handful of basic beauty creams become one of the world's top cosmetics exporters? Looking at…
A man stabbed and injured a doctor at a major hospital in western Seoul, police said Wednesday, adding that they are investigating the motive for the attack. The Seodaemun Police Station said it apprehended the man presumed to be in his 50s on suspicion of aggravated assault after he allegedly stabbed a psychiatry…
Hoban Group has become the largest shareholder of Hanjin KAL, overtaking Hanjin Group Chairman Cho Won-tae and his related parties, according to a regulatory filing Wednesday, marking a significant shift in the ownership structure of the holding company behind Korean Air. Hanjin KAL disclosed that Hoban Group and…
British and Korean policymakers, lawmakers and artificial intelligence (AI) experts will gather in Seoul on Thursday to examine how their countries can strengthen AI competitiveness and cooperate on national strategies as governments confront the policy challenges posed by rapidly advancing technology. GR Korea and…
The Democratic Party’s victory in the U.S. midterm elections could complicate Seoul’s push to regain wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington, with experts warning that the new congressional majority may seek tougher conditions for the transfer. Democrats secured control of both the House and Senate…
ULSAN — “Chae-a, do you like drawing?” “Yes!” “You won an award for your drawing. What did you do with your picture at school?” “I showed it off.” “How did you feel when you showed it to everyone?” “Happy. Excited.” The eight-year-old's answers were brief, but her drawings were filled with endless stories. Jang…
Korea's average temperature reached 15.8 C last month, 1.5 C higher than the average for October, marking the fifth warmest October since 1973, the state weather agency said Wednesday. Korea saw unusually high temperatures from Oct. 10-13 as warm air moved in from the south, with Seoul's daily high reaching 30.1 C on…
Hyundai Motor Group said Wednesday it will showcase its hydrogen technologies at a local industry expo this week as it seeks to expand cooperation with global companies. The group will present technologies for hydrogen production, hydrogen-powered mobility solutions for passenger and commercial vehicles and rail…
President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday voiced the need to revise what he described as the outdated Constitution, but said the revision should be led by the National Assembly through bipartisan efforts. Lee made the remarks at a lunch meeting at Cheong Wa Dae with the leadership of the Parliamentarian's Society, an…
WASHINGTON — Democrats seized control of both the Senate and House on Tuesday, scoring sweeping victories in Republican strongholds for the first time in generations as tens of millions of voters delivered a scathing rebuke to President Donald Trump. Voters in conservative bastions who had propelled the president to…
An appellate court on Wednesday upheld a lower court's conviction of former President Yoon Suk Yeol for making false statements during his 2022 presidential campaign. If the ruling becomes final, it could require the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) to repay 39.7 billion won ($30 million) in campaign…
Korean stocks face growing policy uncertainty after Democrats regained control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the U.S. midterm elections, according to market analysts, Wednesday. They say obstacles to extending corporate tax cuts and the prospect of stricter oversight of Big Tech and artificial…
Democrats’ sweeping gains in the U.S. midterm elections, combined with growing public opposition to data centers and mounting financing demands on Big Tech companies, could slow the pace of artificial intelligence (AI) investment and weigh on Korean chipmakers, market watchers said Wednesday. Although the vote…
Korea secured a record $2 billion in foreign investment pledges from seven global companies, primarily in semiconductors, advanced materials and energy industry, as the government seeks to position the country as a key investment destination amid growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and…
SUWON — With two highly regarded right-handers toeing the rubber in the second game of the Korean Series on Wednesday, KT Wiz manager Lee Kang-chul predicted a pitching duel. The Wiz will start sidearmer Ko Young-pyo against the Samsung Lions at KT Wiz Park in Suwon, just south of Seoul. The Lions will counter with…
SUWON — KT Wiz pitcher Logan Allen spent the entire Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) regular season as a starting pitcher. Then for the Korean Series that started this week, with the team lacking left-handed bullpen arms against the left-heavy lineup of their opponent, Samsung Lions, Allen was asked to pitch in long…
A parliamentary subcommittee on Wednesday approved a bill calling for a special counsel to investigate allegations of fabricated indictments under the previous administration, including those involving President Lee Jae Myung. The subcommittee of the National Assembly's legislation and judiciary committee, led by the…
Korea Zinc Inc. on Wednesday reported its third-quarter net income of 225.4 billion won ($167.9 million), a surge of 218.6 percent from a year earlier. Operating profit for the July-September period, however, stood at 141.7 billion won, down 48.2 percent from a year ago, the company that produces various metals and…
A defunct NASA telescope is expected to fall back to Earth on Wednesday evening, but it is highly unlikely the observatory will crash near the Korean Peninsula, Korea's space agency said. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, also known as the Swift telescope, is projected to reenter the Earth's atmosphere at around…
“I accept the divorce. And I request approval to remarry.” Korean actors portray a palace romance set in an imaginary empire in an unspecified time and place, where love and betrayal intertwine with power and desire in the Disney+ original series “The Remarried Empress.” Released Tuesday, the series is based on a hit…
Seven banks and six securities firms were slapped with a combined 370 billion won ($276 million) in penalties by the financial regulator Wednesday over their mis-selling of equity-linked securities (ELS) products tracking Hong Kong's H Index. The amount is a sharp cut from the initial 1.4 trillion-won fine on the five…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump asked voters to pretend he was on the ballot in the midterm elections and handpicked Republican candidates in some of the country's most consequential Senate races. By Tuesday night, voters had rejected them. Trump-backed candidates in South Carolina, North Carolina and Texas all…
Police said Wednesday they have conducted a comprehensive review of about 44,000 cases involving relationship-based crime, such as stalking and domestic violence, and placed under custody 80 individuals identified as high-risk offenders. The 12-day review, which began Oct. 19, covered 44,540 cases, according to the…
South Korea, which globally popularized the martial art form of taekwondo, is waking up to find North Korea has already moved to register the sport on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List. A technical advisory body is soon expected to recommend registration of "Taekwon-Do, traditional martial art in the…
Sales of imported vehicles in Korea rose a sharp 29.3 percent in October from a year earlier, driven by robust demand for electric vehicles (EVs), industry data showed Wednesday. New registrations increased to 31,117 units last month from 24,064 a year earlier, according to the Korea Automobile Importers &…
The Korean won is expected to strengthen against the U.S. dollar after Democrats swept both chambers of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections, as political tensions in Washington and a potential sell-off in U.S. equities could weigh on the dollar, experts said Wednesday. Democratic control of Congress is expected to…
Democratic gains in both chambers of the U.S. Congress in the midterm elections could expose Korea to fresh trade uncertainty, as experts warn that while such a shift would do little to curb U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff powers, it could complicate the implementation of Seoul's investment commitments and prompt…
The Democrats’ victory in both the House and Senate in Tuesday's (local time) U.S. midterm elections has made a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un even less likely, analysts said Wednesday, though others argued that Trump’s tendency to shrug off political pressure means he…
President Lee Jae Myung will launch a YouTube program aimed at explaining his state administration to the public and answering people's questions, a presidential official said Wednesday. The first 30-minute episode of the new program, "President's Y," will be aired Thursday night on the president's YouTube channel…
Ruling party leader Kim Min-seok's decision to reverse his claim of collusion between party lawmakers and a religious sect has fueled internal divisions and backlash among the main opposition. The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) had planned to announce the results of an internal investigation into allegations…
North Korea fired multiple missiles toward the East Sea on Wednesday, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said, just days after it fired nearly a dozen short-range ballistic missiles. The missiles were launched from the Sondok area in South Hamgyong Province early Wednesday, the JCS said, adding that further analysis of…
Hyundai Department Store on Wednesday reported its third-quarter net income of 30.7 billion won ($22.9 million), down 35.6 percent from a year earlier. Operating profit for the July-September period, on the other hand, stood at 94.6 billion won, up 30.1 percent from a year ago, the company, which operates high-end…
Coupang Inc., the U.S.-based operator of Korea's largest e-commerce platform, accumulated 1.83 trillion won ($1.28 billion) in operating losses in the first nine months of this year, as a data breach and regulatory pressure weigh on profitability. According to results released Wednesday, Coupang posted an operating…
SEJONG — Two new medical schools will be established at Sunchon National University in the southwestern city of Suncheon and Gyeongkuk National University in the southeastern city of Andong, the education ministry announced Wednesday. Starting in 2030, Sunchon and Gyeongkuk universities will admit 60 and 40 medical…
K-pop supergroup BTS' fifth full-length album "ARIRANG" has been certified "platinum" by a major Italian recording industry association, the group's agency said Wednesday. "ARIRANG" became the first album by a K-pop act to receive the certification from the Federation of the Italian Music Industry (FIMI) for achieving…
Korea and the African Union (AU) have discussed ways to manage their joint cooperation fund and expand economic, healthcare and other forms of cooperation, Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday. The discussions took place during the seventh round of policy consultations in Addis Ababa on Tuesday (local time), with…
As the first crisp autumn winds sweep across the East Sea, the port city of Pohang in North Gyeongsang Province begins producing "gwamegi" — Korea’s cherished winter delicacy of dried Pacific saury. But this season, a sharp slump in oceanic catches is turning the savory staple into a luxury commodity. Pohang launched…
SK hynix is facing a growing dilemma over U.S. export controls on advanced semiconductor equipment for its NAND flash plant in China, as Washington's reluctance to approve equipment shipments slows the chipmaker's plans to generate revenue from the Chinese plant to finance new production facilities for its NAND flash…
BMW Korea unveiled its redesigned 7 Series luxury sedan, Wednesday, seeking to build on its growing presence in the higher-end market, as the flagship model gains ground rapidly against the long-dominant Mercedes-Benz Korea’s S-Class. The launch carries significance beyond the arrival of an updated model. The 7 Series…
State-run casino operator Grand Korea Leisure (GKL) has introduced a 24-hour artificial intelligence (AI) telephone service at its Gangnam Coex branch, offering automated support in four languages — Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese — to streamline customer inquiries. The state-run casino operator said the AI call…
Song Seong-mi, an alumna of Jeonbuk National University’s Division of Biomedical Engineering, has been appointed assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Central Florida. Song enrolled in Jeonbuk National University in 2007, where she developed a strong…
Seoul's outdoor libraries have drawn more than 10 million visits since their launch in 2022, turning public squares and urban waterways into popular reading spaces and drawing growing attention from overseas media and library professionals. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday that this year's program…
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook pledged Wednesday to root out price-fixing practices, saying the government has imposed more than 1.8 trillion won ($1.3 billion) in administrative fines this year alone on companies involved in collusion. Han made the remark in a post on X, saying stabilizing prices is an important…
HS Hyosung Vice Chairman Cho Hyun-sang has stepped up efforts to promote private-sector diplomacy as Korea marks the 30th anniversary of its membership in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Cho delivered congratulatory remarks at a dinner commemorating the anniversary, hosted by the…
Korea needs to boost productivity in regions outside the capital area and make them more attractive places to live as it seeks to sustain economic growth and address demographic challenges, officials at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said Wednesday. Lamia Kamal-Chaoui, director of the…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would accept the results of US midterm elections -- but quickly sought to shift the blame for the historic rout to his fellow Republicans. Time and again on the campaign trail the 80-year-old told Republicans to "pretend I'm on the ballot." That may have been exactly…
Seoul and Basel are looking to turn architectural dialogue into practical cooperation, bringing emerging Korean architects together with Swiss counterparts to exchange ideas on how cities can preserve their identities while adapting to changing social needs. Seoul's Deputy Mayor for Administrative Affairs Kim Seong-bo…
Step out of the winter chill and into a glowing tropical sanctuary as Seoul Botanic Park opens its massive glass greenhouse for rare nighttime visits. Running across 10 select evenings from Nov. 13 to Dec. 27 at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Night Botanic Journey transforms the indoor botanical garden — located in Gangseo…
Choi Dong-won, widely considered one of the finest pitchers in Korean baseball history, was honored as the latest national "Sports Hero" on Wednesday. The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) named Choi, who passed away in 2011 at age 53, as the next inductee into its Sports Hall of Fame. The KSOC has been…
Hyundai Motor Group's massive investment in the United States is unlikely to shield the automaker from Washington's shifting trade policies, even after Democrats secured control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's (local time) midterm elections, a trade expert said Wednesday. The Democratic takeover of the House…
Korean beauty company APR said Wednesday that its skin care brand Medicube is now being sold at all Shoppers Drug Mart stores, which is Canada’s largest drugstore chain. The move widens Medicube’s reach in North America. The launch was completed last month at all of the chain’s roughly 1,300 stores across Canada…
Seoul plans to tighten oversight of downtown marathons through a joint consultative body with police and other government agencies, responding to mounting complaints about road closures, traffic congestion, noise and litter. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday it will work with city police authorities to…
A hotel manager in Busan has been referred to prosecutors on fraud charges after allegedly tricking a guest into canceling a reservation for a BTS concert weekend, then reselling rooms at up to seven times their normal rates. The Busan Metropolitan Police Agency's Anti-Corruption and Economic Crime Investigation Unit…
Seoul residents and visitors will have a rare opportunity to cross one of the city's busiest vehicular bridges on foot at sunrise this month, as the capital expands a popular weekend fitness initiative designed to encourage a more relaxed lifestyle. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Wednesday that it will…
The science ministry and U.S. chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) held the first steering committee meeting of their artificial intelligence (AI) chip partnership on Wednesday. AMD also hosted its flagship AI event in Korea for the first time. The meeting was held at the Westin Seoul Parnas hotel during AMD…
Seoul’s car-free festival on Jamsu Bridge drew a record 2.38 million visitors this year, the city said Wednesday. That brings attendance over five years to 7.68 million as the bridge gets ready to become a pedestrian-only crossing. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said this year’s Car-free Jamsu Bridge…
Exactly a century after the creation of Korean braille, Korea has certified its first cohort of 20 officially licensed braille instructors — a major step toward expanding educational accessibility for the visually impaired. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Wednesday that the milestone fulfills a core…
Off the rugged, wave-swept coast of Taean, a treacherous marine graveyard known historically as the "Racecourse of the Sea" has yielded two newly discovered Goryeo Dynasty shipwrecks, offering an unprecedented window into 13th-century statecraft, commerce and seafaring. The National Research Institute of Maritime…
SeAH Steel Holdings on Wednesday reported its third-quarter net income of 6.8 billion won ($5.1 million), down 58.2 percent from a year earlier. Operating profit for the July-September period was 93.3 billion won, up 134.4 percent from a year ago, the company said in a regulatory filing. Sales rose 32.3 percent to…
The Seoul Design Foundation will hold a forum next week on how personal taste and shifting consumer values can be turned into brands and businesses. Entrepreneurs and creators from space design, fashion, publishing and food will speak. The Seoul Design Learn Forum 2026 runs from 2 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. on Tuesday in the…
Going into Election Day, this midterm featured one of the most diverse slates of both Democratic and Republican candidates in recent years. Now it is shaping up to be a wave of historic leadership firsts across the country. Voters on Tuesday night elected the first Black female governor , the first Native American…
Actress Seo Yea-ji is set to return to the big screen after five years with the upcoming film "Geumwoldo," marking another step in her acting comeback following controversies surrounding her personal life. According to her agency, B.Wave Entertainment, on Wednesday, Seo has been cast as Kim Ji-hoo in "Geumwoldo," a…
OXFORD — The United States is both the home of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution and among the places where people like the technology the least. According to Ipsos’s 2026 AI Monitor, 85 percent of respondents in China, 80 percent in India, and 77 percent in Indonesia think that AI products and services…
A Sejong University professor has published a study in an international astronomy journal exploring how the astronomical environments of exoplanets could influence the scientific development of potential intelligent life. The study by Zee Woong-bae, a professor at the university’s School of Liberal Studies, was…
Samsung Electronics ranked first across all TV screen-size categories, from models measuring 70 inches or larger to compact 32-inch sets, in Consumer Reports' rankings, industry sources said Wednesday. The U.S. consumer testing organization evaluated 358 television models in its 2026 report, released last month…
Seoul Guarantee Insurance (SGI) said Wednesday that it has decided on a quarterly dividend of 573 won ($0.42) in cash per common share. The dividend per share is set at approximately 1.3 percent of the stock price, with the total dividend payout amount of about 40 billion won. The record date for the dividend is Nov…
The Navy has launched maritime maneuver drills in waters off the country's eastern, western and southern coasts in a bid to hone its operational capabilities against various maritime threats, the armed service said Wednesday. The Republic of Korea Navy Task Fleet Command is taking part in the drills, which kicked off…
Korean literature will take center stage in Shanghai this month as a weeklong program brings acclaimed poets, novelists and children's book creators together with Chinese readers for conversations, readings and book discussions. The Korean Cultural Center in Shanghai will host K-Literature Week from Nov. 6-13 at…
Korean biopharmaceutical group HLB is getting a second shot at U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its flagship liver cancer therapy. The FDA has officially accepted a resubmitted application from HLB’s California-based drug development arm, Elevar Therapeutics, to evaluate a combination treatment for…
When I moved to Seoul to study Korean, I expected my education to be about Korea. I imagined improving my Korean, learning more about Korean society and gaining a deeper understanding of a country in which I hoped to build a future. What I did not expect was that studying Korean would teach me so much about the rest…
As Korea emerges as a popular destination for international students, global education organization Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) Global is looking to expand two-way student exchanges and internship opportunities, connecting more international students with Korea while opening new…
Actor Song Joong-ki has drawn attention after photos of a family outing with his wife, Katy Louise Saunders, and their two children spread across Chinese social media, with fans particularly surprised by how much his 3-year-old son has grown. Photos and witnes accounts of the family of four recently circulated on…
The AI investment race between China and the US is closer than headline figures suggest, even though the technology is expected to make a greater contribution to economic growth in America, according to a Chinese think tank. The findings come as artificial intelligence becomes a focal point of technological…
Gaon Cable, a subsidiary of LS Cable & System, is gaining a competitive edge in the United States as Washington tightens tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper-related products, with its local manufacturing base helping it reduce tariff exposure and navigate supply chain uncertainties. The company is expanding its U.S…
Investigators raided the National Election Commission (NEC) headquarters Wednesday over allegations of preferential treatment in choosing a ballot printer maker and suspected tampering of official voting logs, a special counsel team said. Thirty-two personnel, including two prosecutors, were mobilized to search a…
Former Korean supermodel Kim Ja-yeon has announced her marriage at 45 to senior Samsung executive Young Sohn, sharing the story of how their relationship blossomed from an academic connection into romance. Kim announced the news on social media on Sunday, posting wedding photos alongside a message to her followers…
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The influence of BTS is no longer confined to music. Beyond sold-out concerts and millions of devoted fans, the K-pop boy band is increasingly making its presence felt in areas people might not immediately associate with pop culture. I was reminded of this recently during a conversation with an acquaintance who runs…
SK Telecom (SKT), Korea's top mobile service carrier, said Wednesday its third-quarter operating profit surged 1,041.3 percent from a year earlier, while its net profit shifted to the black during the same period. Operating income for the July-September period was 552.3 billion won ($411.4 million), while sales rose…
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Wednesday formally proposed that the government postpone the implementation of taxation on cryptocurrencies, set to take effect next year. The party's supreme council decided to make such a proposal in a meeting, considering the need to give businesses and investors time…
The Big Three domestic automakers reported financial results this month and, as usual, tried to put the best spin on their numbers. As General Motors Chief Executive Mary Barra wrote in her letter to shareholders, “GM is performing well.” How do you say “Yeah, right” in Chinese? One of the most important economic…
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged young Catholics to bring their "questions and wounds" to World Youth Day 2027, saying he looks forward to meeting them at the international gathering set to be held in Seoul next year. "Bring to Christ your questions and your wounds but also the wounds that tear apart your societies and set…
Korea and Poland have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in defense, energy, batteries and infrastructure, as the two countries seek to build on agreements reached at their leaders' summit in April, Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday. The seventh round of their joint economic committee took place in Warsaw…
Korea has called for stronger cooperation among Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) members to build stable energy supply chains amid the region's vulnerability to crises in the Middle East, the foreign ministry said Wednesday. Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina made the call during the 37th APEC Ministerial…
A senior North Korean ruling party official has arrived in China, the North's state media confirmed Wednesday, a visit that underscores deepening cooperation between Pyongyang and Beijing. Kim Song-nam, a member of the Political Bureau of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and a party secretary, embarked on a trip to…
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited the Nampho Shipyard and called for a rapid buildup of naval combat power to counter "hostile acts of the enemies," state media said Wednesday. Kim made the remarks during an on-site inspection at the shipyard Monday, where he was briefed on the shipyard's ongoing upgrades…