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- Fisherman gives up nets to save eight at sea“Is money the issue? Saving lives comes first,” said Jang Jeong-gil, 53, captain of the 24-ton fishing vessel Haedeok No. 237 bas…Apr. 01, 2026 09:09
- Seoul approves $20 billion energy relief programThe South Korean government will provide up to 600,000 won ($460) in fuel relief payments to 35.77 million people, representing t…Apr. 01, 2026 09:09
- Seoul police arrest man over gas station threatA man in his 30s was arrested after threatening another driver with a weapon during a dispute over line-cutting at a gas station,…Mar. 31, 2026 09:14
- Mortgage rates top 7% in South KoreaFixed mortgage rates in South Korea have climbed above 7%, increasing the burden on heavily leveraged homebuyers who stretched th…Mar. 30, 2026 08:42
- Non-drinking trend empties bars in Seoul campuses“Last year, beer at least still sold. These days, eight out of 10 customers just order cola.”Cho, a 52-year-old fried chicken res…Mar. 28, 2026 08:38
- Drug kingpin accused of exploiting disabled courierPark Wang-yeol, known as the “Telegram drug kingpin,” is accused of exploiting a man with an intellectual disability as a courier…Mar. 28, 2026 08:38
- Rising births slow Korea’s population declineSouth Korea’s natural population decline slowed to its smallest level in four years as births continued to rise, raising cautious…Mar. 27, 2026 09:15
- Police investigate repatriated drug suspect Park Wang-yeolPolice in South Korea have launched a full-scale investigation into Park Wang-yeol, a 48-year-old suspect known as the “Telegram …Mar. 26, 2026 08:52
- Korean submarine begins first trans-Pacific voyageThe ROK Navy’s 3,000-ton-class submarine Dosan An Chang-ho, the first vessel of its kind designed and built with domestic technol…Mar. 26, 2026 08:52
- South Korea to extradite Telegram drug kingpinPark Wang-yeol, dubbed the “Telegram drug kingpin,” will be extradited from the Philippines to South Korea on March 25. He faces …Mar. 25, 2026 09:08
- Researchers address durability of next-generation solar cellsA South Korean research team has reported a breakthrough that enhances both the efficiency and lifespan of solar cells, overcomin…Mar. 25, 2026 09:08
- South Korea moves to curb exports, secure naphthaThe South Korean government is preparing to intensify market intervention as prolonged tensions in the Middle East heighten conce…Mar. 25, 2026 09:06
- Lee vows stricter property taxes to fight speculationPresident Lee Jae-myung on March 24 urged officials to craft comprehensive real estate measures with no room for evasion, calling…Mar. 25, 2026 09:06
- Investigators probe deadly Daejeon factory fireThe first on-site inspection into the deadly fire at a Saejeon Industrial facility in Daedeok District, Daejeon, was conducted Su…Mar. 24, 2026 08:53
- BTS comBTS comeback turns Seoul square into global stageeback transforms Seoul square into live stageGwanghwamun Square in Seoul’s Jongno District filled with cheers and a sea of purple on March 21 as BTS fans from around the worl…Mar. 23, 2026 08:49
- Lee nominates Shin Hyun-song as central bank chiefPresident Lee Jae-myung on March 22 nominated Shin Hyun-song, head of the Monetary and Economic Department at the Bank for Intern…Mar. 23, 2026 08:48
- Poland highlights defense buildup amid Russia threat“Russia, after invading Ukraine, is seeking to extend its military reach into other European countries.”Marcin Przydacz, foreign …Mar. 20, 2026 09:00
- Remains of Korean War soldier identified after decadesThe remains of a South Korean soldier killed during the Korean War, excavated last April near Geummulsan in Hongcheon County, Gan…Mar. 19, 2026 08:40
- Seoul secures UAE crude amid Iran crisisThe South Korean government has decided to import an additional 18 million barrels of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates to …Mar. 19, 2026 08:39
- Police arrest ex-pilot in airline captain murderAn airline captain in his 50s was found fatally stabbed at his apartment building in Busan, police said Monday, as investigators …Mar. 18, 2026 08:18
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