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Eurasian titans gather in Astana for growing regional summit led by Putin, Xi
Belarus becomes 10th full member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization ASTANA, Kazakhstan -- The leaders of Eurasian titans convened in Astana on Thursday for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, spearheaded by China and Russia as they aim for a multipolar world order, while ceremoniously we
July 4, 2024 - 18:02:10
Passersby, families mourn tragic deaths of 9 killed by wrong-way driver
Of victims, four were bank employees celebrating colleague‘s promotion; families devastated by sudden deaths Bouquets of white chrysanthemums were laid next to Exit No. 7 of Seoul‘s City Hall Station on Tuesday, the rainy morning after a car crash that resulted in nine deaths in the area. Though mos
July 2, 2024 - 15:31:08
Amazon courts K-beauty sellers on robust sales
Korean firms call for protective measures against counterfeits, resellers US-based e-commerce giant Amazon is increasingly reaching out to Korean beauty product makers to join its sprawling online platform, where demand for “K-beauty” products is soaring globally. Amazon Global Selling Korea, the Ko
June 30, 2024 - 13:08:05
Soar over Seoul: First balloon ride ready to take off for aerial tour
Soaring up to maximum height of 130 meters, city government introduces new attraction for observing city views On top of a grass field at Yeouido Park near Yeouido, western Seoul sits a large white balloon, with the city’s slogan “Seoul My Soul” written on it. However, this isn’t just any balloon. A
June 28, 2024 - 18:15:06
Posco sets path to green metal production
POHANG, South Gyeongsang Province -- A significant experiment is underway at Posco‘s massive steel-making complex in Pohang, the industrial heart of South Korea, ushering eco-friendliness into the steel industry. A four-story structure, with its safety fences painted in vivid yellow, houses electrod
June 26, 2024 - 14:01:23
Hwaseong factory fire raises concerns over foreign worker safety
Most victims were foreign day laborers; experts cite communication, training failures as potential factors that added to deaths HWASEONG, Gyeonggi Province -- The deadly fire that engulfed Aricell, a lithium battery manufacturing factory in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, was finally out by 8:48 a.m.,
June 25, 2024 - 18:41:24
South Korean commandos train to take out terrorists
Elite Army unit hones anti-terrorism skills through simulated attacks GWANGJU, Gyeonggi Province -- Six commandos parachuted from a Black Hawk helicopter at around 1,500 meters, gliding toward the designated target on the ground for a demonstration of airborne infiltration techniques Thursday mornin
June 23, 2024 - 16:08:21
Olive Young’s docent tour wows K-beauty enthusiasts
Foreign shoppers make up 90% of visitors to Myeong-dong branch “Imagine a library where the shelves are stocked not with books, but with the latest beauty trends, eco-friendly cosmetics and vegan options that you can try out; that‘s Olive Young Myeongdong Town,” said Lee Yoon-jeong, a manager at a b
June 23, 2024 - 15:58:22
Patients left stranded as local clinics shut down
Only 4% reported closures, but many more clinic doctors appear to have joined strike, citing other reasons Choi Jung-hwa, a woman in her 30s, discovered a notice of service suspension Tuesday at the internal medicine clinic she regularly visited in Nowon-gu, northern Seoul, for heartburn treatment.
June 18, 2024 - 17:23:17
BTS‘ Jin returns, fans erupt with joy
Jin hosts annual BTS fan-meeting event 2024 Festa after finishing military service K-pop sensation BTS‘ oldest member, Jin, returned to his role as a singer just a day after he finished his mandatory military service on Wednesday. On Thursday, Jin showed up at 2024 Festa, an annual fan-meeting event
June 14, 2024 - 18:20:14
Kakao unveils first data center
Recalling ‘painful’ server shutdown in 2022, CEO vows all-out efforts for safety, stability Korean IT giant Kakao, having suffered from its worst-ever server shutdown in October 2022, unveiled its first in-house data center in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, to local media Tuesday. As part of Kakao‘s effo
June 12, 2024 - 12:02:12
Rain couldn‘t dampen spirits at Busan International Dance Festival
BUSAN -- Despite unexpected rain and a shifting schedule, the Busan International Dance Festival wrapped up its vibrant three-day celebration Sunday, showcasing a rich tapestry of performances from around the globe in the southeastern city. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the festival of
June 10, 2024 - 15:39:01
Yoon tests Global Pivotal State vision at first Korea-Africa summit
Summit seen as milestone for South Korea‘s value-based diplomacy, affirms its position as economic, IT powerhouse: experts GOYANG, Gyeonggi Province — South Korea held the inaugural Korea-Africa Summit on Tuesday to forge new strategic cooperation with African countries which serve as a cornerstone
June 4, 2024 - 18:34:55
Porsche’s Leipzig plant shines with people-first orientation
Carmaker’s sole factory for Macan, Panamera boasts daily production capacity of 550 vehicles for worldwide shipping LEIPZIG, Germany -- Bright rays of sunlight shone through the roof Thursday morning at the assembly building of Porsche’s manufacturing plant in Leipzig, Germany, enlivening the atmosp
May 26, 2024 - 13:56:37
Korean Air‘s new operations center highlights full commitment to safety
GIMPO, Gyeonggi Province -- Korean Air has unveiled its newly revamped Operations and Customer Center after 23 years, emphasizing the airline‘s increased focus on risk management in light of variables such as the merger with Asiana Airlines and the introduction of newer aircraft. “Air operations are
May 23, 2024 - 17:43:36
