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WEEKENDER No path for girls in baseball? This 12-year-old is making one

Baseball runs deep in Gwangju. The Tigers, based in the city, have won 12 championships in the 45 years since Korean professional baseball began. Seven of the 30 Koreans who have played in the U.S. Major League Baseball came from Gwangju. Its residents have shared the highs and lows of the sport. Now a 12-year-old here is adding a chapter the sport has never had. This is Choi Seo-yoon's story. Female player in Korea's baseball city The long hair under her cap is already damp and heavy. When she wipes the sweat off the bridge of her nose, dust from the infield dirt comes with it. Leading the warm-up before practice is the captain's job, and the captain is Seo-yoon, a sixth-grader. At her command, her teammates jog end to end across the field. A sloppy stride in the front row catches her eye. "Run all the way to the end!" Between the hard July sun and the chorus of cicadas, her voice echoes through the park. Gwangju Stream splits off to the right of the Yeongsan River and runs through the city. Follow the water and you reach Champions Field, home of the KIA Tigers, and a little beyond it,

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SKT, KT, Kakao consortiums selected for free AI service for public

The government on Friday selected three consortiums, each led by SK Telecom, KT and Kakao, as the operators of the “AI for All” project, which will provide unlimited access to artificial intelligence (AI) tools and services for all Koreans without any fees. The Ministry of Science and ICT chose the three consortiums from six applicants following an evaluation of their service plans and technological capabilities. The selected operators will receive a combined 512 Nvidia B200 graphics processing units from the government this year and, from 2027, will receive government support for part of the costs required to provide the service nationwide. The project is aimed at developing public AI services based on Korean AI models. The selected operators will be required to use both their own models and those developed by other companies to provide general-purpose AI chatbot services, as well as public and specialized AI agents. The ministry plans to sign agreements with the three operators in September and officially launch the AI for All service by the end of this year following a beta servi

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2 killed in oil products tanker fire off Incheon

Two people were killed after a ship carrying oil products caught fire in waters off Incheon late Thursday, west of Seoul, the Coast Guard said. The fire has been extinguished. The fire broke out aboard the 7,000-ton vessel at around 10:38 p.m. Thursday, according to the Coast Guard. Of the 18 crew members aboard, a man in his 60s and another man in his 20s were found in cardiac arrest and were transported to a nearby port but died. The remaining 16 crew members were all rescued and are in stable condition. The blaze was completely extinguished at around 4 a.m. Friday. The fire is suspected to have broken out in the ship's engine room but did not spread to its oil storage compartment. The Coast Guard plans to investigate the exact cause of the fire and the scope of the damage. Among the 18 crew members aboard the Korean vessel, 11 were Korean nationals while seven were foreigners.

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InterviewHYPNOSIS THERAPY wants to bring riches to Korea's underground music scene

“You can become rich through subculture.” Rapper Jjangyou delivered the line with the unvarnished confidence that has become central to HYPNOSYS THERAPY’s music: abrasive and determinedly unafraid of excess. For the Seoul-based duo of Jjangyou and producer Jflow, the claim is not a rejection of underground ideals in favor of commercial calculation. It is an argument for the survival of musicians whose work falls outside Korea’s pop mainstream and for building an ecosystem in which they can keep making music without being pushed out by financial insecurity. “We want to prove that you can make a living — even become successful and wealthy — through subculture,” Jjangyou said during an interview with The Korea Times at Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. “If we can do that through this kind of music, I think it could give other people hope.” HYPNOSYS THERAPY will close Sejong Center’s contemporary performance season, Sync Next, with “Mushroom House: Techno” on Sept. 4 and “Mushroom House: Live” on Sept. 5 at the Sejong S Theater. The duo sees the two-night p

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Seoul to work with Washington to make NK-US dialogue lead to progress on nuclear issue: Wi

South Korea will closely coordinate with the United States to make sure a resumption of dialogue between Washington and Pyongyang will lead to tangible progress on the North Korean nuclear issue, Seoul's top security adviser said Friday. National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac made the remarks at a press briefing as U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly signaled his intention to rekindle now-dormant diplomacy with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Trump's dialogue offer, at a time when North Korea has significantly advanced its nuclear and missile capabilities, is stirring concerns that renewed talks could come at the cost of compromising the allies' long-held goal of completely denuclearizing the North. Wi stressed that Seoul should focus on "cooperation with the U.S. in a way that the resumption of North Korea-U.S. dialogue could lead to tangible progress toward the establishment of a peace regime on the Korean Peninsula and (resolving) the North Korean nuclear issue." "(The government) plans to help build trust between North Korea and the U.S. so that President Trump's efforts can l

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SK hynix to start US AI chip output in 2029, sees memory shortage through 2030

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana — Korean chipmaker SK hynix said on Thursday it plans to begin volume production of its next-generation HBM4E chips at its Indiana facility in the third quarter of 2029, as its chief executive said the company expects a current memory chip shortage to persist through the end of 2030. Chief Executive Kwak Noh-Jung expects the site to eventually reach annual capacity of hundreds of thousands of wafers. The more than $4 billion project marks a major expansion of SK hynix's U.S. operations as surging investment in artificial intelligence drives demand for high-bandwidth memory, or HBM. The chipmaker seeks to bring production closer to major customers including Nvidia, Microsoft and Alphabet's Google. Kwak said he saw no clear signs of a memory downturn and expected any eventual slowdown to involve moderating rather than sharply falling demand, adding that he was not concerned about the outlook beyond 2030. By 2030, the company expects Indiana to become a key HBM production base in the United States. The facility, at the Purdue Research Park in West Lafayette, is sc

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Youth backlash grows as gov't pushes ahead with crypto tax plan

The government’s plan to begin taxing digital assets in January is drawing mounting opposition from retail investors, opening a fresh political battlefront ahead of the 2028 general elections, as young voters protest what they see as unfair tax policy, according to market watchers on Thursday. The complaints come as a growing number of young people have already expressed frustration over a series of economic policies by the Lee Jae Myung administration targeting young people’s housing, savings and investments. The government and the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) say that crypto taxation will take effect on Jan. 1, when the current grace period expires. Under the framework, gains from trading or lending virtual assets exceeding 2.5 million won ($1,810) annually will face a 22 percent tax rate. “I understand the principle of taxing income where it is made,” said Choi, a 33-year-old office worker in Guri, Gyeonggi Province. “What is hard to accept is pushing this through when so many details remain unresolved, especially after the government scrapped the stock capital ga

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Korea enacts tough new rules to crack down on ticket scalping

In a major step to safeguard fair access to live entertainment and athletic events, Korea has enacted strict new enforcement rules designed to eradicate ticket scalping across the country. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Friday that the updated regulations officially took effect on Friday, following final Cabinet approval on Aug. 18. The milestone measures flesh out landmark revisions to the Performance Act and the National Sports Promotion Act passed by the National Assembly in February. Under the overhauled legal framework, all fraudulent ticket buying and unauthorized reselling are explicitly outlawed. Crucially, the ban applies universally — eliminating a long-standing legal loophole by penalizing scalpers regardless of whether they use automated "macro" software to hijack digital queues and buy up inventory faster than ordinary human users. Under the new rules, primary ticketing sellers and secondhand resale platforms must implement robust compliance protocols. They are now legally required to verify user identities, maintain active reporting features, restrict

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Lee's approval rating hits record low of 42%: poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell to the lowest level this week since his inauguration, a poll showed Friday, amid negative public assessment of the government's real estate policy. In a survey conducted by Gallup Korea from Tuesday through Thursday on 1,001 people aged 18 and older, 42 percent positively assessed Lee's management of state affairs, down 3 percentage points from the previous week. The figure marked the lowest level since Lee took office in June last year, falling below the previous low of 44 percent recorded two weeks earlier. Lee's disapproval rating rose to 50 percent, up 5 percentage points from last week. Diplomacy was the most frequently cited reason for the positive assessment at 16 percent, followed by the economy and people's livelihoods at 11 percent and communication at 10 percent. Among those who negatively assessed Lee's performance, 27 percent cited his real estate policies, followed by prosecution reform aimed at stripping prosecutors of their direct investigative powers at 7 percent. The economy and people's livelihoods, and ethical issues were

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Seoul stocks down late Friday morning despite tech rally on Wall Street

Seoul stocks were trading lower late Friday morning, despite an overnight advances on Wall Street, as investors dumped tech heavyweights ahead of the Jackson Hole meeting. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) was trading down 55.66 points, or 0.81 percent, to 6,856.71 as of 11:20 a.m., as retail investors and foreigners became net sellers. U.S. stocks closed higher overnight, lifted by forecast-beating earnings from Nvidia and advances in other artificial intelligence (AI)-related shares. Investors are closely following what Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, will say in the Jackson Hole Symposium later in day, for cues on the central bank's next policy direction. Market top-cap Samsung Electronics was down 1.97 percent, along with industry rival SK hynix, which shed 1.21 percent. Among the gainers was Hyundai Motor which inched up 0.38 percent, major financial firm KB Financial, which added 0.65 percent, and nuclear power plant builder Doosan Enerbility, which rose 1.22 percent. The Korean won was quoted at 1,378.3 won against the U.S. dollar as of 11:20 a.m., up 3.2 won from the p

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9 of 10 isolated Koreans moved to safety after devastating Nepal floods

Nine of 10 South Koreans who had been isolated following massive flooding in Nepal were moved to safety Thursday, while one remains at the affected site, Seoul's foreign ministry said. The 10 South Koreans affiliated with plant builder Doosan Enerbility Co. had been staying at a temporary shelter after evacuating the area, along with about 200 foreign employees working on a hydropower plant construction project in Nepal's Rasuwa district, according to the ministry. Nine of the 10 were transported by a Nepalese military helicopter to a safer area earlier in the day, while the remaining South Korean, a Doosan site manager, stayed at the construction site, it added. "The remaining person will stay at the site until all other employees, including local workers, have been evacuated," a ministry official said. "All 10 are in good health and are expected to travel to Kathmandu tomorrow." Separately, nine other South Koreans -- six Doosan employees and three of the state-run Korea South-East Power Co. -- remain unaccounted for after a massive flash flood and mudslide struck the area Wednesday. Th

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S. Korea, US, Japan to conduct Freedom Edge joint drills in early September

South Korea, the United States and Japan will conduct their trilateral military exercise off South Korea's southern coast early next month, Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Friday. The multi-domain Freedom Edge exercise will take place from Sept. 7-11 in international waters east and south of Jeju Island, the JCS said in a message to media. "The exercise is defensive in nature, which is held by the three nations annually to counter North Korea's nuclear and missile threats and to safeguard regional peace and stability," the JCS said. This year's exercise will expand trilateral interoperability, featuring enhanced real-time data sharing and synchronized coordination among the three nations to defend against evolving regional threats, the U.S. Pacific Command said in a readout released by the U.S. Forces Japan. "The growth of this exercise and the continued collaboration of all three nations demonstrate our collective strength, high level of interoperability, and an unwavering commitment to the defense of our nations and the security of a free and open Indo-Pacific," it said. "The e

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Kim Soo-hyun to resume activities in Korea after over a year

Actor Kim Soo-hyun is set to make his first public appearance in Korea next month, informed sources said Friday, more than a year after he nearly suspended all activities here following allegations linked to late actress Kim Sae-ron. Kim will appear as an award presenter at "The Fact Music Awards," scheduled to take place in the southeastern city of Busan on Sept. 19, according to officials from the awards organization committee. The planned appearance comes after conservative YouTuber Kim Se-ui was arrested over allegedly spreading false and fabricated information about the actor over his relationship with the late actress when she was a minor. Hover Lab, the YouTube channel operated by Kim, raised the allegations in March 2025 after the actress was found dead at her home the previous month. She was 24 when she passed. Later that month, Kim held a press conference and acknowledged dating the actress, while rejecting claims their relationship took place when she was a minor. He also filed defamation complaints against the YouTuber and the late actress' family. Police recently dropped an u

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K-water chief meets Ecolab CEO to launch advanced industrial water partnership

Yun Seog-dae, CEO of Korea Water Resources Corporation — also known as K-water — met with Christophe Beck, chairman and CEO of global water solutions company Ecolab, at the corporation's Han River Basin Headquarters on Thursday in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, to discuss cooperation in advanced industrial water management. The meeting focused on securing sustainable water supplies for strategic industries such as semiconductors and data centers to meet surging demand from the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI), according to K-water officials. The two leaders also agreed on the need for coordinated global action to strengthen water resilience amid climate challenges. “This meeting marks a starting point for leading water organizations from Korea and the U.S. to gain a better understanding of each other’s vision and capabilities, and open the door to cooperation,” Yun said. “By bringing together the strengths of the public and private sectors, we will support a stable water supply for future key industries and help drive innovation in the global water

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IAEA chief backs potential Trump-Kim meeting, calls it 'very important': report

WASHINGTON — The chief of the U.N. nuclear watchdog has expressed his support for a potential meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, saying it is "very important" that the leaders meet, according to a report. Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, made the remarks in an interview with The Washington Post on Wednesday, as Trump recently expressed his intention to meet Kim later this year. "It's very important that they meet," Grossi was quoted by the newspaper as saying. He added, "Leaders need to see each other." Grossi also said that Kim's reputation as a human rights abuser and autocrat should not preclude engagement, according to the report. He pointed to Trump's efforts to broker an agreement between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as he underscored the importance of diplomacy. "People say, 'How can you be shaking hands with this?' Shaking hands is what diplomacy is for," he said. "And then, after the handshake, there is hopefully a conversation, and in that con

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New take on Mahler: Song collection shows tender side of symphonic giant

The song had ended, but tenor Ian Bostridge remained motionless for some time. The conductor, Yun Han-kyul, who had led the performance, the musicians of Sejong Soloists and even the audience seemed reluctant to break the silence with applause. Only after a long pause did Bostridge slowly begin to move. It was as if the soldier boy in the song, who had bid farewell to his fellow soldiers and the world on his way to the gallows, had never returned. The moment came during “Mahler with Sejong Soloists and Ian Bostridge,” held Wednesday at the Seoul Arts Center’s Concert Hall. The performance was marked by an intense sense of immersion shared by both performers and audience members. Bostridge performed Gustav Mahler’s song collection “Des Knaben Wunderhorn” (“The Youth’s Magic Horn”) and his song cycle “Songs of a Wayfarer.” Before the vocal works, Sejong Soloists performed Mahler’s arrangement of Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95, “Serioso,” in the first half, followed by Schumann’s String Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 41, No. 1, in the sec

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Reimagining 'dancheong': French artist merges European graffiti with traditional Korean art

French artist Boyane Zelechowski is bringing a cross-cultural visual style to central Seoul's Hippie Hannam Gallery for a new solo exhibition, running through Sept. 19 as part of Seoul Art Week 2026. Titled "Neo Joseon," the show has Zelechowski blending European graffiti roots and comic book-styled illustrations with traditional Korean art forms. His background has always been built on this kind of contrast. Growing up in France, he was deeply involved in the European graffiti scene and spent the early 2000s tagging abandoned buildings and street corners. At the same time, he was studying formally at the École des Beaux-Arts de Saint-Étienne. Vandal by night, art student by day — that kind of dichotomy still shapes how he works today. In 2011, he relocated to Seoul and built a career as a muralist, silkscreen printer and fine artist. While his work retains its original street art grit, his years in Korea have transformed his approach, infusing it with a localized sensibility. Now, Zelechowski is drawing on that same sense of contrast for his newest solo exhibition, “Neo Joseon.”

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Planning late vacations? Escape to this island with hidden beaches, tidal paths, emerald seas

The 600-meter-long beach is an endless banquet hall for a tiny hermit crab measuring barely 1 centimeter from head to toe. Carrying a white sea-snail shell on its back, it scurries forward, its tiny claws and mouth moving more busily than its legs. The crab is not the only resident enjoying the beach. Seagulls peck relentlessly at the muddy sand, seemingly unconcerned about straining their necks, while blue crabs, wary of the gulls, remain absorbed in their own hunting. Just a few steps away, vacationers splash in the water, but the commotion does little to disturb them. After boarding a passenger ferry at Incheon Port, it takes about 70 minutes to reach Deokjeok Island. Located in Incheon's maritime Ongjin County, the island is the largest among the 41 islands that make up the Deokjeok Archipelago. White-sand beaches, mixed-sand shores and pebble beaches stretch along different sides of the island, while trails revealed by the ebbing tide add an element of mystery. Deokjeok Island is an ideal destination for a summer getaway, as well as for ecotourism and camping, yet it is far from ov

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'A Bona Fide Killer': A working mom with a deadly secret wins over drama viewers

The void left by So Ji-sub's secret agent dad in "Agent Kim Reactivated" has been filled by “killer mom” Gong Hyo-jin, as MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama “A Bona Fide Killer” surpassed a nationwide viewership rating of 10 percent after just six episodes, taking first place in its time slot. Playing a contract killer named “Kingfisher,” Gong's character returns to work as an assassin to target vicious criminals let off with light sentences. Unbeknownst to everyone, “Kingfisher” is actually Yoo Bo-na, a working mom with a 4-year-old daughter. She works on a sales team at Durumi Electronics, which is the front for an organized group of killers specializing in poisoning, stabbing and sniping. Having just returned from parental leave, Yoo Bo-na worries when a nighttime assignment is suggested: “Let’s do it during the day. I have to go pick up my kid.” The drama has drawn praise from critics for its fresh blend of genres, combining the catharsis of punishing villains and the struggle to juggle work and private life with a touching family drama. The premise of a family-orient

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Bruno Mars to return to Korea for 4 concerts in May

Global pop superstar Bruno Mars is returning to Korea next spring for a high-profile four-night run, marking his first performance in the country in nearly four years. Promoter Live Nation Korea said Friday that "Bruno Mars - The Romantic Tour in Seoul" will take over Goyang Stadium on May 21, 22, 25, and 26, 2027. All four shows are scheduled to begin at 7:45 pm. Adding to the excitement, Mars' Silk Sonic collaborator Anderson .Paak will join the lineup as a special guest, performing under his DJ alter ego, DJ Pee .Wee. The upcoming run follows Mars' legendary 2023 shows at Jamsil Olympic Stadium, which sold out almost instantly. Fans can expect a massive demand for tickets, which range from 99,000 won ($72) to 280,000 won. Presales for artists and Live Nation Korea members open on Sept. 11 from noon to 3:00 pm, followed by general sales starting at noon on Sept. 14 via NOL. The tour comes on the heels of Mars' triumphant return with "The Romantic," his fourth solo studio album and his first in 10 years. The record debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, propelled by its smash lead sing

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[COVER STORY] Trump's America is losing Koreans

COVER STORY Trump's America is losing Koreans

Koreans are increasingly viewing the U.S. unfavorably, with less trust as a partner than before, according to a recent survey released by Washington-headquartered Pew Research Center. Experts and Korean citizens say the unfavorable sentiment was driven largely by the Donald Trump administration’s unilateral policies that often put more importance on transactions rather than alliances with trade and security partners. The survey showed 55 percent of Koreans expressed unfavorable views of the U.S. during the survey period from March 3 to April 4, including 18 percent who held very unfavorable views. It was 16 percentage points up from the 2025 figure. At the same time, 45 percent said they held favorable opinions of the U.S., down 16 percentage points, according to the survey of 1,045 Korean adults. Favorability reached its peak at 89 percent in 2022 under the Joe Biden administration. This was the first time unfavorable views took the majority since 2002. It is also the second time that unfavorable views surpassed favorable views following 2003, when unfavorability stood at 50 percent co

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Life in Korea

Seoul to crack down on overpriced hotel rates ahead of major fireworks festival

Seoul to crack down on overpriced hotel rates ahead of major fireworks festival

Seoul plans to inspect hotels near Yeouido ahead of the Seoul International Fireworks Festival, targeting excessive room rates and cancellations that could leave visitors stranded as more than 1 million people are expected to attend. The city government and the Yeongdeungpo, Mapo and Yongsan district offices will conduct joint inspections from Sept. 1-3, focusing on hotels with views of the Sept. 5 festival. Officials will check whether hotels are complying with requirements to display room rates, including a rule that took effect July 14 requiring prices to be posted on online booking interfaces as well as at reception desks. Under the revised regulation, a first violation of the rate-posting requirement can now result in a five-day suspension of business, replacing the previous penalties of a warning or an order to make improvements. The city said inspectors will take administrative action when violations are found, with district health departments participating because they have authority over administrative penalties under public health regulations. Seoul will also monitor room rates

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Seoul invites families to free weekend circus classes

Seoul invites families to free weekend circus classes

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Nowon Craft Beer Festival returns to historic railway park

Nowon Craft Beer Festival returns to historic railway park

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Same brand, different SPF: Why Korean sunscreens outperform US versions

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Even when sold under the same K-beauty brand name, sunscreens marketed in Korea and those sold in the United States may offer different levels of ultraviolet light protection. A comparison test by U.S. nonprofit consumer organization Consumer Reports found that, among three leading K-beauty brands, the Korean versions provided stronger protection against UVB rays, which cause sunburn. The results were released by Trisha Calvo, deputy editor overseeing health and food coverage at Consumer Reports, and published in the U.S. consumer magazine Consumer Reports. The testing team selected three K-beauty brands popular on social media — Beauty of Joseon, Innisfree and Round Lab. Because the brands use different formulations in Korea and the U.S., the team directly compared three Korean-market products with their U.S. counterparts. The tests measured each product’s protection against UVA and UVB rays. To measure UVB protection, researchers applied a set amount of sunscreen to participants’ backs, exposed the skin to artificial UV radiation at va

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Same brand, different SPF: Why Korean sunscreens outperform US versions
Seoul Fashion Week S/S 2027 to turn city landmarks into global runways

Seoul Fashion Week S/S 2027 to turn city landmarks into global runways

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Seoul Art Week transforms capital into open-air gallery

Seoul Art Week transforms capital into open-air gallery

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Art market seeks to launch Korean performances worldwide

Art market seeks to launch Korean performances worldwide

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Enjoy seasonal figs with these healthy recipes

Enjoy seasonal figs with these healthy recipes

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K-Culture

Tomorrow X Together to launch new world tour in November

K-pop boy group Tomorrow X Together will embark on a new world tour, beginning with three concerts in Seoul from Nov. 13-15, its agency BigHit Music said Thursday. The "Steal the Wind" tour will then continue in other Asian countries, North America and Europe through June next year, according to the agency. The quintet's previous world tour, "Act: Tomorrow," drew some 564,000 fans across 29 shows in 17 cities around the world.

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Actor Koo Kyo-hwan turns immortal in 'Reawaken Man: The Red'

Actor Koo Kyo-hwan turns immortal in 'Reawaken Man: The Red'

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Soyeon looks back on her 20s with first full-length solo album

Soyeon looks back on her 20s with first full-length solo album

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KATSEYE lands 4 songs on Billboard Hot 100

KATSEYE lands 4 songs on Billboard Hot 100

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Original author hints at 'The Trauma Code' Season 2, raising questions over Ha Young's return

Original author hints at 'The Trauma Code' Season 2, raising questions over Ha Young's return

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Celebrities

Figure skating icon Kim Yuna showcases short haircut in Marie Claire shoot

Former figure skater Kim Yuna transformed her look with a short haircut, revealing a striking new side of herself. Kim Yuna shared photos from a shoot with fashion magazine Marie Claire on social media Thursday. In the photos, she sported a short haircut, a rare departure from the neat, long hairstyle the former figure skater had maintained for years. The new hairstyle revealed a different side of Kim from her signature elegant image, while retaining her trademark sophistication. It also added a more alluring edge to her appearance, drawing attention. Kim Yuna is the first women’s singles skater in history to finish on the podium at every major international competition. She has remained one of Korea’s most beloved public figures since retiring in 2014, maintaining her influence through advertisements and fashion shoots. Born in 1990, Kim married Ko Woo-rim of the crossover vocal group Forestella, who is five years her junior, in 2022. This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.

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Figure skating icon Kim Yuna showcases short haircut in Marie Claire shoot
K-pop group RESCENE propels Narangd Cider sales up 48%

K-pop group RESCENE propels Narangd Cider sales up 48%

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Song Kang reveals special military connection with BTS member V

Song Kang reveals special military connection with BTS member V

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NewJeans' Haerin returns to spotlight in new Dior photos amid hiatus

NewJeans' Haerin returns to spotlight in new Dior photos amid hiatus

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'Queen of Tears' actor Kwak Dong-yeon enlists in military, reveals blond buzz cut

'Queen of Tears' actor Kwak Dong-yeon enlists in military, reveals blond buzz cut

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  2. COVER STORY Trump's America is losing Koreans

  3. Same brand, different SPF: Why Korean sunscreens outperform US versions

  4. SK hynix to start US AI chip output in 2029, sees memory shortage through 2030

  5. Woman sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 2 men with laced drinks

  6. Youth backlash grows as gov't pushes ahead with crypto tax plan

  7. Talented but with nowhere to play: Korea's baseball girls forced to leave sport

  8. N. Korea's nuclear capabilities grow 100,000 times over 30 years: unification minister

  9. 2 killed in oil products tanker fire off Incheon

  10. Reimagining 'dancheong': French artist merges European graffiti with traditional Korean art

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