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2026-06-29 (Mon)

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"Tearing the 'Offside Net' and Breaking Through the Defense with the 'Son Blade': The Birth of a New Striker"
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Sejong Arts Festival "Sejong, Into the World of Hangeul" Opens December 1st
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9-Year-Old Yu Ha-jun Breaks 63-Year-Old Record to Become Korea’s Youngest Pro Baduk Player

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

(C) 6223 Future Forum The '6223 Future Forum,' a key organization proposing future policies for Ulsan, successfully held its second seminar of 2026 under the theme "Listening to the Fut

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

BUSAN, South Korea — At the 2026 Busan Mobility Show held at BEXCO on June 26, José Muñoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, unveiled a bold vision for the future of the

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Devastating Twin Earthquakes Strike Venezuela: Death Toll Rises Amid Humanitarian Crisis: CARACAS – Venezuela is currently grappling with the aftermath of one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in its modern history. Following the back-to-back earthquakes that struck the nati

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Political Debates Spark Over Semiconductor "Windfall" Redistribution: As South Korea’s semiconductor industry rides the crest of an unprecedented AI-driven boom in 2026, a contentious debate has emerged within political circles regarding how to manage the resultin

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Google Play Hosts 'ChangGoo Alumni Day' to Accelerate Global Expansion for 760 Korean Startups: SEOUL – On June 25, 2026, Google Play, in collaboration with the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) and the Korea Institute of Startup and Entrepreneurship Development (KISED), held the '20

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Government Slashes Petroleum Price Caps by 150 Won per Liter amid Easing Middle East Tensions: SEOUL — The South Korean government announced a decisive reduction in the maximum price caps for petroleum products, effective from midnight on June 27. This measure, marking the seventh adjustm

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

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

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

Industry

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

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South Korea’s Bid for MSCI Developed Market Status Stalls Again

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President Lee Steps Up Regional Growth Blueprint, Putting AI and Chips at the Center

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Is the AI Investment Frenzy a Giant Warning Sign? Wall Street Raises Concerns About Potential Bubble

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Two South Korean-Operated Vessels Exit Strait of Hormuz Following U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Agreement

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Early Summer Heat Waves Drive Surge in Convenience Store Sales at Coastal Locations

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President Lee Calls for Constitutional Reform of Election Commission Amid Controversy

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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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From Rivals to Partners: Toss and KakaoTalk Launch Integrated Remittance Service

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JoongAng Ilbo Files for Workout Amidst Deepening Group-Wide Liquidity Crisis

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Anthropic Officially Launches Seoul Office to Accelerate AI Expansion in Korea

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Incheon Port Authority Overhauls Incentive Program to Boost Cargo Throughput

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Supply Chain Hacking Alert: Tata Electronics Breach Exposes Sensitive Apple and Tesla Data

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A New Era for the KOSPI: SK Hynix Surpasses Samsung Electronics as Top Market Cap Company

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

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S. Korean Auto Industry Faces 'Triple Decline' in May, Despite Robust Growth in Eco-friendly Vehicles

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The Changing Landscape of K-Beauty Jobs: Big Names Shrink as ODM and Beauty-Tech Firms Lead Growth

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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: Rediscovering a ‘World Where People Live’ 20 Years After the Hwang Woo-suk Scandal: A New Era of Science and Collective Intelligence

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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?

Decoration of Power or Retreat of Democracy: Reflecting on the White House Banquet Hall Controversy

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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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Labor and Management Begin Fierce Tug-of-War Over 2027 Minimum Wage

National Pension Service (NPS) Announces Ambition to Enter "Fund-Type" Retirement Pension Market

Black Tuesday: South Korea’s Semiconductor Giants Suffer Historic 17-Year Plunge

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