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2026-07-29 (Wed)

Major 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan’s Kyushu; Tremors Sway High-Rises in Busan, Jeonnam, and Jeju 

SEOUL / BUSAN — A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon triggered widespread tremors across southern

"Can't Handle the Roller-KOSPI": Retail Capital Surges into High-Dividend and Covered Call ETFs

SEOUL — As domestic and international stock markets experience sharp, unpredictable fluctuations in July—a turbulent climate dubbed the "Roller-KOSPI"—South Korean retail
Oman Resumes Pivotal Mediation Role Amid Rising Saudi-Iran Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Security Concerns

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Oman Resumes Pivotal Mediation Role Amid Rising Saudi-Iran Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Security Concerns

On July 27, 2026, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi initiated a coordinated round of telephone diplomacy, holding consecutive discussions with foreign ministers from Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuw

South Korea’s Top Three Mobile Carriers Launch Pre-Orders for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Series with Aggressive Subsidies and Service Bundles

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South Korea’s Top Three Mobile Carriers Launch Pre-Orders for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Series with Aggressive Subsidies and Service Bundles

SEOUL — South Korea’s major mobile network operators—SK Telecom (SKT), KT, and LG Uplus (LG U+)—officially initiated nationwide pre-orders for Samsung Electronics’ newest

KT and Amorepacific Complete ‘Data Highway’ Project, Unveiling AI-Specialized Research Platform

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KT and Amorepacific Complete ‘Data Highway’ Project, Unveiling AI-Specialized Research Platform

SEOUL — KT Corporation, South Korea’s leading telecommunications and digital services provider, announced on July 28 that it has successfully completed the "Data Highway" proje

24th Sejong Jochiwon Peach Festival Concludes with Great Success, Cementing Its Reputation as a Premier Summer Festival

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24th Sejong Jochiwon Peach Festival Concludes with Great Success, Cementing Its Reputation as a Premier Summer Festival

The "24th Sejong Jochiwon Peach Festival," which turned the entire city of Sejong into a hub of excitement centered around the 118-year tradition of Sejong Jochiwon peaches, recorded a tot

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Let’s recycle the old blankets in Jeju Island’s closet instead of incinerating them.

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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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Boston Dynamics Shapes US Robotics Strategy while Korean Industry Hesitates Under Labor Union Resistance

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“Buy the Dip Despite the Panic Crash?”: Semiconductor Bottom Thesis Gains Traction Amid 'Samjon-Nix' Rout

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KOSPI Plunges Over 11% as Semiconductor Sell-off Shatters 6,000-Point Mark Intraday

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Fair Trade Commission to Overhaul Penalty System: Imposing Heavy Fines Based on Corporate Scale 

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SK Chairman Chey Tae-won Ordered to Pay $680 Million in Landmark Divorce Settlement; Foreign Media Dubs Case "Real-Life K-Drama"

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President Lee Embarks on 5-Nation Tour of the Americas and Germany... Full Focus on Advanced Industries and Supply Chain Diversification

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FSC Slams Young Poong with Record $14.7 Million Fine Over Deliberate Accounting Fraud

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Korean Independence Flag Raised at NYC's Waldorf Astoria Restored to Original Glory

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FRAUD AT THE GATES: PROSECUTORS TAKE ON ILLEGAL APARTMENT SUBSCRIPTIONS IN DONGTAN 2 NEW TOWN

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President Lee Advocates Swift Debt Forgiveness, Dismissing "Moral Hazard" Concerns as "Irresponsible Demagoguery"

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Samsung Electronics Reassigns CSS Power Semiconductor Staff to Memory and Foundry Divisions

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2026 Osong Cosmetics & Beauty Expo Marks D-90 Countdown: Championing K-Beauty’s Global Growth

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KCCI Jeju Forum Opens: Chairman Chey Tae-won Urges Businesses to Catch the AI Wave Before It Becomes an Insurmountable Wall

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Hyundai Motor Group to Acquire 100% Stake in Boston Dynamics, Accelerating Humanoid and Physical AI Commercialization

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Google Unveils ‘Full-Stack AI’ Strategy to Accelerate AI Transformation for South Korean Enterprises

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K-Games Expand Reach: Major Korean Game Developers Target US Subculture Fandom at Anime Expo 2026

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KAIST and NVIDIA Partner to Establish $300 Million AI Joint Research Center in Korea 

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Hanwha Ocean Bolsters Alliances with U.S. Partners to Drive Forward "MASGA" Shipbuilding Initiative

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Alphabet’s Aggressive AI Capex Expansion Dispels ‘Peak-Out’ Fears, Triggering Powerful Semiconductor Rally

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Zeekr Celebrates 5th Anniversary by Setting New Guinness World Record for Electric Vehicle Drifting

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Robots Preserving the Taste of Kyochon’s ‘Honey Combo’: Automated Frying and Batter Dispensing Expand Nationwide

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South Korea Sets 2027 Minimum Wage at 10,700 KRW per Hour, Rebounding to 3.7% Increase After Intense Negotiations

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“From AI to Robotics and Safety”: 80 Innovative Products Enter South Korea's Public Market

South Korea Launches Comprehensive ‘Agentic AI Initiative’ to Secure Global Leadership in Execution-Centric AI Ecosystems

Google Developing Custom AI Chip Optimized for Gemini, to Be Produced Alongside Existing TPUs

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Government Extends 5.2 Trillion Won in Loans for Homeplus Suppliers to Minimize Damage to Workers and SMEs

Government Extends 5.2 Trillion Won in Loans for Homeplus Suppliers to Minimize Damage to Workers and SMEs

S. Korea Accelerates Leveraged ETF Rules: ₩30M Cash Deposit Required Starting July 31
S. Korea Accelerates Leveraged ETF Rules: ₩30M Cash Deposit Required Starting July 31
Woori Financial Group Achieves Q2 Earnings Turnaround, Posting $1.16B First-Half Net Profit Fueled by Non-Banking Surge
Woori Financial Group Achieves Q2 Earnings Turnaround, Posting $1.16B First-Half Net Profit Fueled by Non-Banking Surge
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