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Fri, April 19, 2019 | 10:19

S. Korean president to hold summit with Uzbek president

South Korean President Moon Jae-in was set to hold a summit with his Uzbek counterpart, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Friday on ways to further improve the countries' bilateral ties and expand economic cooperation.The South Korean leader arrived here Thursday on a four-day state visit. It marks his first trip to the Central Asian country, although his meeting with Mirziyoyev will be his second. The two met in November 2017 when the Uzbek president made a state visit to Seoul.

[INTERVIEW] Taiwanese envoy defiant on China, optimistic on future

A little fuss occurred at the office of Daniel D. W. Tang, representative of t...

Appeals court rejects disclosure of 2015 sexual slavery deal with Japan

The Seoul High Court overturned a lower court ruling that ordered the Ministry...

SK Chemicals accused of hiding evidence on toxicity of humidifier disinfectant

The Ministry of Environment has filed a complaint with the prosecution against SK Chemicals, an SK Group subsidiary now named SK Discovery...

Kolon to face class action suit over Invossa

Kolon Life Science, which stirred up controversy over its “mislabeled” osteoarthritis gene medicine Invossa, will face a class action suit...

'Silver is the new black'

More than a dozen models in their various styles - some in body-fitting glittering dresses and others in jeans or designer clothes with hi...

Senior models rock catwalk

Korean youths more open than adults toward immigrants: survey

South Korean youths appear far more open than adults toward immigrants, as the country has seen a growing number of marriages between South Korean and foreign partners, and child...

Facebook uploaded email contacts of 1.5 million users without consent

Facebook Inc said on Wednesday it may have" unintentionally uploaded" email contacts of 1.5 million new users since May2016, in what seems to be the latest privacy-related issue ...

Guide dog becomes honorary student at Yonsei University [PHOTOS]

“From now on, Noon Song is officially a Yonsei student,” said Prof. Cho Chang-hoan, of the department of communication, after the student ID ceremony. “It will be treated the sam...

Kim-Putin summit likely next week

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin are likely to hold a summit either on April 24 or 25, according to foreign media reports, Thursday.

Korea has long way to go in cloud computing

Scores of people formed a long line at the COEX convention center in southern Seoul Wednesday to see the latest trends and services using the cloud computing technology of Amazon...

Korea nurtures seed industry to bolster food security

The government is making every effort to nurture the domestic seed industry, to catch up with advanced countries' growing efforts for food security.

'Do not choose hotels by name'

Despite its reputation in Hawaii, the Prince Waikiki Hotel may not be the first lodging option for Koreans planning to travel to the Aloha State. It is not because of the propert...

KEB Hana Bank supports startups thru mentoring program

KEB Hana Bank has launched its 8th 1Q Agile Lab that will be able to support the ten startups, the bank said Thursday.

Annual taekwondo demonstration to take place at hanok village

Taekwondo demonstrations in Namsangol Hanok Village have returned for a 13th season, loaded with a variety of traditional and creative displays of the nation's martial art, accor...

Korea climbs again in press-freedom index

South Korea's press freedom has risen for two years straight to rank 41st in the latest index, a press advocacy group said Thursday. The 2019 World Press Freedom Index compiled b...

Bank of Korea cuts growth forecast to 2.5 percent

South Korea's central bank on Thursday trimmed its economic growth outlook for the year, citing heightening economic uncertainties over trade tensions and weakening exports.

'Show me you eating feces': Man accused of forcing teenage girl to fulfill extreme penalty in 'game of slave'

A male university student is under police investigation over allegations he forced a teenage girl to take photos of herself eating human excrement as a penalty in the “game of sl...

New York real estate firm fires worker over racist tweet against BTS

Highline Residential, a New York City real estate agency, has fired an employee over his racist comments against K-pop group BTS. After BTS appeared on the popular American TV sh...

Actor Ma Dong-seok in talks to appear in Marvel's 'The Eternals'

Heavyweight actor Ma Dong-seok has been in talks to join Marvel Comics' new film “The Eternals,” his agency BIG PUNCH ent said Thursday. “Ma recently had a meeting with the movie...

Regulator uses big data to boost consumer protection

The country's financial regulator will use advanced technologies such as big data to pre-emptively counter and prevent companies from marketing false information about their prod...

NK missile experts killed by Israeli airstrike in Syria: report

North Korean missile experts who worked on Syrian weapons development were killed and wounded in an Israeli airstrike in Syria, according to an Israeli media report.

FSC's decision clouds K bank's future

K bank, the nation's first internet-only bank, is facing another hurdle in securing enough cash reserves to stay afloat.

[INTERVIEW] Online community operator empowers women in startups

Kim Ji-young believes that community is the most important factor for the success of female entrepreneurs in Korea. She noted the oftentimes insufficient support systems and the ...

Jinju arson-murder suspect committed crimes out of anger against society: police

The arson and murder suspect, who set his house aflame and stabbed five evacuating residents at an apartment building in Jinju, southeastern South Korea, reportedly committed the...

6.1-magnitude quake strikes east Taiwan

The bureau said the quake happened at 1:01 p.m. (0501 GMT), with its epicenter just over 10 kilometers (6 miles) northwest of the eastern coastal city of Hualien. The depth was 1...

SK Telecom unveils AI speaker with display

SK Telecom released an artificial intelligence (AI) speaker featuring a 7-inch display for the first time among domestic companies, the firm said Thursday.

Dutch documentary under fire for being rude to K-pop girl band

Dutch documentary “Ewout & Tough K-pop World” is in hot water for being rude to K-pop girl band GWSN. The controversial episode aired Tuesday (local time) on RTL 5 channel. Ewout...

Korea issues travel ban for Myanmar's Rakhine state

The Korean government has issued the highest-level travel restriction to ban its citizens from visiting the western region of Myanmar. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wednes...

California wooing Korean travelers with undiscovered features

As the outbound Korean market is fast growing, California and its major cities, one of the top tourist destinations for Koreans in the United States, have stepped up efforts to a...

Video

'Little Manila': Filipino market in Korea!

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South Korea to legalize abortion in la...

'Remarkable' first image of black hole...

Day trip to Gunhangje, Korea's largest...

Automotive

Ferrari importer and other foreign carmakers to recall over 20,000 vehicles

Hyundai, Kia extend support to fire-hit Gangwon Province

All new Wrangler

'N. Korea, ideal manufacturing base for global EV makers'

Korea's auto exports down 3.3% in March

Hyundai Motor to invest in mobility startup CODE42.ai

SK hynix completes expansion of China DRAM plant

Taiwan wants to boost ICT cooperation with Korea

LG Chem, Hanwha Chemical fabricate fine dust emissions data

LG Uplus to change lives of the disabled through AI, IoT

Samsung, LG differ over budget smartphones

KT unveils 5G based blockchain platform 'GiGA Chain'

Entertainment

Highlight's Lee Gi-kwang starts mandatory military service

BTS talks about fear, pressure

Ex-TV personality Amy reveals celebrity friend took drugs with her

Cooking show reels from sex-video scandal

250,000 watch BTS reveal MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA on YouTube [PHOTOS]

(G)I-DLE Taiwanese star shuns makeup

Editorial

Making K-pop history

Boy band BTS is hitting new heights day after day to the delight of audiences ...

Aborted for-profit hospital

The Jeju provincial government has revoked the business license of a Chinese-o...

Columns

Memorializing Sewol tragedy

The sinking of the Sewol ferry five years ago was one of the greatest tragedies in ...

A symphony of spring

Spring has sprung into full swing with the temperatures rising day by day to a more...

Thoughts of the Times

Uniqueness of Korea-Uzbekistan relations (part 1)

The Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) announced that a memorandum of understanding ...

Pyongyang media blasts South Korea-US joint military drills

North Korea test-fires 'new guided weapon'

North Korea wants Pompeo removed from nuclear talks: KCNA

North Korea says it test-fired new tactical guided weapon [PHOTOS]

Moon seeks to send envoy to North Korea next week

North Korean leader visits military unit for first time in 5 months

Teenagers more open to multiculturalism than adults

Return to work

Moon arrives in Uzbekistan, 2nd stop of 3-nation tour

Appeals court denies request for public disclosure of documents on s...

Seoul tapped to chair international medical device regulator

Korea, Turkmenistan to boost energy ties

'Korea's not considering redenomination'

BLACKPINK promotes Woori

Bank of Korea freezes key rate at 1.75 percent for April

Actual insurance claim process may get simplified

Provincial banks suffer rising bad loans

Shinhan Financial to boost pension service return

Starbucks' dominance deepens in Korea

Taiwan wants to boost ICT cooperation with Korea

SK hynix completes expansion of China DRAM plant

Ferrari importer and other foreign carmakers to recall over 20,000 v...

LG Chem, Hanwha Chemical fabricate fine dust emissions data

POSCO chief joins worldsteel executive committee

Noryangjin: Building boats in the past

Extinction Rebellion takes on the system: Interview with founder Rog...

Sewol: a candle still burns [VIDEO]

Dangers of the sea: Life and death of Korean sailors

Innovation and the humanities

The rhizomatic, hypermodern cinematic universe of BLACKPINK's 'Kill ...

Thanks to the firemen at Notre Dame

Making K-pop history

Aborted for-profit hospital

Uniqueness of Korea-Uzbekistan relations (part 1)

Homeland security needs to focus on what matters

Poetic justice for rhino poacher is nothing to feel good about

Son in the spotlight as Spurs eye Euro glory

Join 482nd Turtle Marathon

FC Barcelona commemorates Sewol tragedy

After worst season of career, veteran pitcher looking to get back on...

Two Koreas promote peace through taekwondo at UN Geneva

Cho Jeong-min wins Celltrion Queens Masters after roller-coaster fin...

Jesus standing in Notre Dame cathedral fire? [PHOTOS]

Andy Hui cheating scandal: Macau issues privacy warning to cabbies

Indonesian voters deciding between moderate and ex-general

In Notre Dame fire, embers of unity for a fractured France

Shock, prayers around the world for Notre Dame Cathedral [VIDEO]

Kiss for peace: Pope kneels to kiss feet of South Sudan's leaders to...