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2026-06-30 (Tue)

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Chile Accelerates Energy Transition with Massive Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Expansion
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Spring has already arrived at Incheon Grand Park, and the flowers are bursting into bloom.
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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Nears 20-Vessel Export Milestone with Philippine Corvette Deal

The Rediscovery of Pakistan: Mediating Between the United States and Iran

Song Jong-hwan, former Korean Ambassador to Pakistan(left) meeting with Shehbaz Sharif, then Chief Minister of Punjab, Pakistan (currently the Prime Minister of Pakistan) (C) Song Jong-hwan On Jun

Algorithms Over Quality: How Platform Self-Preferencing Distorts Consumer Choices

A recent study by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has confirmed that online platforms can significantly influence consumer behavior through algorithmic manipulation. The research reveals that b

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President Lee Jae-myung Unveils "Three Major Mega-Projects" to Drive National Leap Forward; Massive Honam Semiconductor Investment Announced: SEOUL – President Lee Jae-myung is set to preside over the "National Report Meeting on the Three Major Mega-Projects for Korea’s Great Leap Forward" at the Blue House today. Wi

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Bitcoin Bet Backfires: KOSDAQ Firms Face Delisting Risks Amidst Heavy Losses: The prolonged downturn in the virtual asset market is exerting immense pressure on corporate balance sheets that had previously pinned their growth strategies on holding cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

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Hyundai and Kia Shine at Cannes Lions 2026: Bridging Technology, Environment, and Culture: Cannes, France – Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have once again demonstrated their global brand competitiveness by securing multiple awards at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Fest

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The “AI-flation” Crisis: Memory Shortage Threatens Consumer Tech Ecosystem: The global technology industry is facing a monumental challenge as an unprecedented surge in demand for AI infrastructure triggers a critical shortage of memory semiconductors. With major manufacturer

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Fashion Runway Show 2026

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Let’s recycle the old blankets in Jeju Island’s closet instead of incinerating them.: [Global Economic Times] Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is the first in the country to implement a ‘used blanket circular economy pilot project’. Jeju Island signed a business agreem

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The "Tail Wagging the Dog": How Single-Stock Leverage ETFs are Destabilizing the Korean Stock Market

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South Korea to Ban Unapproved Biocidal Products Starting July 1

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Putin Vows Resilience as Russia Faces “Difficult Period” Amid Escalating Drone Strikes

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Kioxia Employees Join Ranks of Multi-Millionaires Amidst Semiconductor Boom

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Seoul Court Sentences Former First Lady Kim Keon-hee to Seven Years for Influence Peddling

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South Korea Lodges Protest After Chinese and Russian Warplanes Breach KADIZ

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Escalating Crisis: Teenage Drug Offenders Caught in Repeat Crimes Amidst "Telegram Drug Events"

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Kakao Union Stages "Logout Day" Strike Amidst Stalled Bonus Negotiations

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6223 Future Forum, Guest Speaker Kim Jin-myung… Ulsan Dreams of Leaping into a Future Cultural City through the Spirit of Hangeul

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Seoul Metro to Ban Personal Mobility Devices and High-Capacity Lithium Batteries Starting July

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Samsung Biologics Union Breaks Away from Samsung Group’s Supra-Corporate Union: A Strategic Shift Toward Independence

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Google Play Hosts 'ChangGoo Alumni Day' to Accelerate Global Expansion for 760 Korean Startups

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BYD Unveils First Plug-in Hybrid ‘Sealion 6’ in Korea, Targeting Eco-Friendly Market at 37.5 Million Won

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Minister Kim Secures Breakthrough in EU Steel Quota Negotiations; Eyes Major Submarine Contract in Canada

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Asia's Largest Telecom Expo Kicks Off in China: AI and Token Economy Take Center Stage

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K-Beauty Sets Its Sights on Southeast Asia: A Market Projected to Reach $11.1 Billion by 2035

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Resurgence in the Gaming Market: How Korean Developers Master the 'Chart Reversal' Through Strategic Content

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HD Hyundai Electric’s Cheongju Campus: A Paradigm Shift in Smart Manufacturing for the AI Era

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President Lee Challenges Opposition Claims Regarding Honam Semiconductor Cluster

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Kia’s Strategic Pivot: Accelerating Electrification Through SDV, PBV, and EREV Innovation

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Hyundai Motor Prioritizes "Customer Experience" Over Pricing: Aiming for Lifelong Loyalty with the New Avante

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Incheon Port Authority Overhauls Incentive Program to Boost Cargo Throughput

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1: Asking about the Future of ‘Hangeul City Ulsan’… Special Lecture by Novelist Kim Jin-myung to be Held

2: Embassy of Pakistan in Seoul Hosts Commemorative Event for the 150th Birth Anniversary of Muhammad Ali Jinnah

3: KOSPI Hits Historic 9,300 Milestone as Market Cap Surpasses 8,000 Trillion Won

4: Kim Yoon-ji Appointed as New President of KOCCA: “Leading the Global Expansion of K-Culture”

5: Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Show Promise in Treating Male Infertility

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The Fall of Korean Football: Questioning the Weight of Responsibility

The True Face of Our Politics After Stripping Away the Mask of Fairness

The Word of a U.S. President Worth Less Than a Dollar

A Feast of Algae Created by 21.5 Billion Won in Taxes: Where Has Public Accountability Gone?

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Samsung Electronics Launches Aggressive AI Chip Offensive with HBM4 and UFS 5.0

Masayoshi Son: AI-Driven Cyber Threats Pose "Worst Crisis for Japan Since the Black Ships"

Korea's Exports Hit Record High in Mid-June, Driven by Semiconductor Surge

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Government Slashes Petroleum Price Caps by 150 Won per Liter amid Easing Middle East Tensions

Political Debates Spark Over Semiconductor "Windfall" Redistribution

Global Markets Expected to Continue AI-Driven Rally in H2 2026

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