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Medical disputes by foreign patients on rise; 247 cases in 2017

A total of 810 medical disputes involving foreign patients were registered with a local arbitration agency over the last six years, government data showed Monday. According to the data by the Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency and submitted to the National Assembly, 247 cases were registered with the agency in 2017 by foreigners seeking assistance or consultation, up from 111 in 2013. A total of 125 cases were registered this year.

'Korean LCCs driving growth in Northeast Asian market'

Korea's low-cost carriers (LCCs) will become the main factor in growth in the ...

Police warning: Korean weed smokers in Canada to face criminal charges

Korean police have warned Korean residents in Canada not to smoke marijuana, s...

Miss Korea in Tokyo for Miss International Pageant [PHOTOS]

Seo Ye-jin, one of two first runner-ups of Miss Korea Pageant 2018, is in Tokyo to participate in the Miss International Beauty Pageant 2018.

Two injured in armed robbery in Gyeongju

Two employees were injured during an armed robbery at a community credit cooperative branch in a southeastern province, police said Monday. The susp...

Thailand bans overnight tourists on Similan islands

First Boracay in the Philippines, then Maya Bay in Thailand. Now another famous Thai tourist destination, Similan islands, appears to have become a ...

BTS leader's solo act to be tested on Tuesday

BTS leader RM's upcoming solo numbers appear to have materialized into digital files ready for release, with the band's official Twitter page posting the audio track list on Mond...

IQ 187 Korean prodigy Song Yoo-geun to join military

Song Yoo-geun, a prodigy with an IQ of 187, will join the military on December to serve his two-year military service.

LG under US scrutiny over false ad claim

LG Electronics is under fire in the U.S. over false advertisement claims initially raised by rival Samsung.

Korea to send 1,300-ton rice to flood victims in Myanmar

The rice will be delivered under the ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR), which is operated by members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as well as South...

Trump threatens to close US-Mexico border [PHOTOS]

People reach through the wall from the Mexican side at the conclusion of the Hugs Not Walls event on the U.S.-Mexico border on October 13, 2018 in Sunland Park, New Mexico. More ...

Two Koreas, UNC to hold talks over JSA disarmament today

The trilateral talks are set to take place at the Freedom House, a South Korea-controlled building at the truce village of Panmunjom inside the DMZ at 10 a.m. The two Koreas agre...

Decade after separation, Korean-American family reunited against all odds

Korean-American pastor Jacob Siung-tuk Kim's life became entangled in Korea's tumultuous modern history heralded by Japan's brutal colonial rule of Korea from 1910 to 1945.

Why are Naver blogs, cafes blocked in China?

Internet users in China have not been able to access Naver's blogs and online cafes over the past week, raising speculation that the Chinese government may have intentionally blo...

'Guardian of Dokdo' dies at 79

Kim Sung-do, one of only two residents on Korea's easternmost islets, has died. Kim died at Asan Medical Center in Seoul, Sunday, after suffering from liver cancer for more than ...

Private power firms bleed on fuel price hikes, unfair market

Domestic private power utilities are suffering from a deteriorating bottom line, as steeply rising fuel prices lead them into the situation of “the more you operate, the more you...

Taiwan independence protesters take to the street in Taipei

Thousands of Taiwan independence campaigners rallied in Taipei on Saturday demanding President Tsai Ing-wen allow a referendum to decide whether the self-ruled island should brea...

POSCO chief joins worldsteel board

POSCO Chairman Choi Jeong-woo was appointed as a new board member of the World Steel Association (worldsteel) during its annual meeting in Tokyo from Oct. 15 to 18, according to ...

[Macro Today] It's jobs, Mr. President

In the romantic comedy movie, “Dave,” the U.S. president makes an emergency announcement that henceforth, his government's “main responsibility” will be helping every person find...

AV star Kirara to hold another Seoul fan meeting

Japanese adult video movie star Asuka Kirara will hold a second fan meeting in Seoul in November. The meeting will be at The-K Hotel Seoul in Yangjae-dong, Gangnam-gu on Nov. 3. ...

Actress-turned-YouTuber sexually harassed in Japan [VIDEO]

Actress-turned-YouTuber Kang Eun-bi disclosed Thursday on her YouTube that she was sexually harassed by a man while in Osaka, Japan.

Actor Jung Woo-sung reaffirms support for refugees

Actor Jung Woo-sung said in a Podcast on Saturday that he does not mind suffering losses for supporting refugees, despite negative reactions from those opposed to asylum seekers ...

Rodong Sinmun wages anti-capitalism campaign against South Korea

North Korea's party mouthpiece Rodong Sinmun ran a series of articles on South Korea's political situation in its Monday edition, suggesting social rights of the disadvantaged, i...

K-pop boy band Stray Kids to release EP 'I am You'

The eight-track album is fronted by a lyrical hip-hop number with the same name, "I am You," composed by JYP's inhouse producing team. It will be released on major online music s...

Why North Korean newspaper highlights US-China trade feud?

The Rodong Sinmun then cited views of some experts who are critical of the U.S. "Experts have raised concern about the escalation of the American-Chinese conflict and shared the ...

BTS to promote Seoul tourism

K-pop superstar group BTS is beckoning more global travelers to Seoul with promotional videos of the nation's capital.

Moon gets support in peace process, but tasks ahead

BRUSSELS/COPENHAGEN - President Moon Jae-in's efforts to persuade the EU and permanent members of the U.N. Security Council (UNSC) to help North Korea get some relief from UNSC s...

Moon's new N. Korea strategy: Convince Europe to ease sanctions

Diplomatic hurdles face possible papal visit

North Korea is one of the few countries that does not have diplomatic relations with the Vatican. And this is likely to pose a challenge for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in in...

'North Korea seeks to escape isolation by inviting Pope'

With North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inviting Pope Francis to visit his regime, Pyongyang's failed attempts to invite a former pontiff are resurfacing here. Last month, Kim share...

Korea and China to hold fine dust talks in December

Korea and China will hold a senior-level meeting in December to discuss the problems with fine dust, according to the environment ministry, Sunday. The first talks of the directo...

Dragon dance highlights Seoul-China Day [PHOTOS]

Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, left, and Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Qiu Guohong, wearing traditional Chinese clothes, met during “Seoul-China Day” at Seoul Square,...

Brooks Koepka wins CJ Cup

Brooks Koepka won the CJ Cup @ Nine Bridges golf championship on Sunday, denying Gary Woodland, who threatened to supplant him three times. With the victory, Koepka rose to No. 1...

This month's K-pop stars with top brand power

Yuri from Girls' Generation and Kang Daniel from Wanna One are this month's most influential K-pop stars, according to data.

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Migrants halted on bridge at Mexico border

ON THE SPOT - Itaewon Global Village Festival

France could help North Korea denuclearize

Experts skeptical of Pompeo's North Korea gains

Kim Jong-un invites the Pope to Pyongyang

Indonesia tsunami death toll may hit thousands

Automotive

Hyundai Motor to host 'affordable' auto racing

GM Korea approves R&D spin-off

Hyosung transforms under Cho's leadership

GM Korea union poised to strike over R&D spinoff plan

Taxi drivers' strike disrupts morning commutes [PHOTOS]

Carmakers turning to large SUVs for growth

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KT to build public safety network in Seoul, Gyeonggi Province

KT to offer real-time multi-language subtitles on IPTV

Samsung SDS to target blockchain-based marine logistics in Europe

Samsung seeks to become AI powerhouse

Samsung, LG struggle to boost sluggish smartphone sales

Bike-share startup seeks to improve urban mobility

World

Trump 'not satisfied' with Saudi explanation of Khashoggi killing

Trump administration trying to define transgender out of existence

Stephen Hawking wheelchair, thesis up for sale

US to exit nuclear treaty, citing Russian violations

Detroit police find 63 fetuses in funeral home amid probe

Melting glacier in China draws tourists, climate worries

Entertainment

In 'Rampant,' hero slashes zombies

K-pop brothers confront systemic abuse

Actor explains fascination with military gear

BTS to appear in videos promoting Seoul tourism overseas

BLACKPINK X Dua Lipa collaboration draws global attention

Breaking: TWICE dating ban lifted

The World Health Organization (WHO) is planning to classify “gaming disorder,”...

Be aware of skepticism

President Moon Jae-in wrapped up his nine-day visit to five European countries...

Thoughts of the Times

Korea and the rebirth of Bamyan

Afghanistan is one of the southwest Asian countries which has been seen as a nation...

Flexibility on North Korea

Washington is seemingly unhappy with Seoul's “unilateral” move to revive the long-s...

Challenges to peace process

President Moon Jae-in has just returned home from a nine-day trip to Europe, aimed ...

Koreas to hold 1st meeting in liaison office on Oct. 22

Lone Dokdo resident dies

Habitual drunk drivers to face custody investigation

Two Koreas to restart medical exchange

Fall foliage at peak

15,000 cats killed on Seoul roads in three years

Korean traditional clothes on show in Pyongyang [PHOTOS]

Koreas to hold 1st meeting in liaison office on Oct. 22

Koreas to start joint inspection of western railway as early as this...

South Korea's nuke envoy heads to US over NK nuclear issue

Moon heads home with European concessions for North Korea

Koreas consider forming joint wrestling team at Tokyo Olympics

BOK chief to face grilling from lawmakers

MetLife's whole life insurance gains popularity

Curse of stock split befalls Samsung, Naver

Shinhan Bank execs urged to think out of box

Surging gas prices

South Korean firms operating in China less optimistic about Q4

Volvo CE vows to improve market share in Korea

K-water improves water supply in Vietnam

KT to offer real-time multi-language subtitles on IPTV

Samsung SDS to target blockchain-based marine logistics in Europe

For child patients

Hyundai Motor to host 'affordable' auto racing

Impressive, yet Korea still has work to do

Brooks Koepka earns No. 1 ranking with PGA win in Korea

Double amputee girl dreams of becoming Paralympic taekwondo star

Cream rises, S. Koreans fall at PGA tourney at home

Blazers spoil James' debut with 128-119 win over the Lakers

Ryu Hyun-jin looking to send Dodgers to World Series

Various events courting Halloween lovers

Marriage operates on teamwork

When victims' signal for help goes unheard

RDA invites foreigners deep into Korean food culture

Wolfgang's Steakhouse offers wine at 20% discounted prices to celebr...

Plus-size models redefine true beauty

Base rate policy dilemma persists

The Brexit endgame

Korea and the rebirth of Bamyan

Presidential cannibalism

The last shoemakers of Seongsu

Like father, like son

'AI, big data will enable personalized education'

Centenary of 20th century's worst pandemic

Kaesong: gateway to Korea's past and future

More students commit suicide due to excessive stress