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Gwangju Koryoin Village to Host 'Koryoin Day' for Local Coexistence: GWANGJU — Koryoin Village in Wolgok-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju—the largest settlement area for ethnic Koreans from the ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.08

Iranian and Vietnamese King Sejong Institute Students Win Grand Prizes in Global Korean Speech and Writing Contest: SEOUL — Students from Iran and Vietnam have captured the grand prizes in the speaking and writing categories, respectively, ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.08

VANK Launches Global Campaign Against China's Bid to List Balhae Heritage as World Heritage: SEOUL — The cyber diplomatic organization VANK (Voluntary Agency Network of Korea, led by Director Park Ki-tae) announced on ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.08

Veteran Cartoonist Kim Woo-young, Creator of 'Ddung-danjang', Passes Away at 87: SEOUL — Veteran cartoonist Kim Woo-young, widely renowned for his beloved long-running comic series Ddung-danjang, passed aw ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.10.08

US Vice President Vows to Complete Alaska LNG Project Regardless of South Korean Political Shifts: WASHINGTON / ANCHORAGE — U.S. Vice President JD Vance has reaffirmed the Trump administration's unwavering commitment to the ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.10.08

Trump’s Mid-Tier Campaign Suit Draws Attention—and Online Controversy Over 'Made in China' Origin: WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn public attention during a midterm campaign rally by swapping his usual lu ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.10.08

Thailand Floods Death Toll Reaches 60 as Authorities Rush to Prepare for Major International Summit Amid More Heavy Rain Warnings: BANGKOK — As the death toll from mid-September floods across Thailand climbed to 60, authorities are scrambling to implement ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.08

Korea and Egypt Revise Higher Education MOU to Strengthen AI Cooperation: SEOUL — Marking the occasion of a South Korea-Egypt summit, the Ministry of Education announced on the 8th that it has revis ...; Cho Kijo Reporter 2026.10.08

Bangladesh, Ranked 8th in Population, to Launch Nationwide Family Planning Campaign in December: DHAKA — In an effort to curb population growth, the government of Bangladesh will launch a year-long nationwide family plann ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.10.08

Microsoft Challenges Apple with New AI-Powered Laptop Launch: SAN FRANCISCO — In a direct challenge to Apple, Microsoft has officially announced the pricing and release date for its new ...; Yongwon Ko Senior Reporter 2026.10.08

U.S. Initiates Direct Contact with Myanmar’s Military Junta, Signaling a Shift Away From Isolation Policy: Washington/Naypyidaw — In a notable policy shift, the U.S. government has initiated direct talks with Myanmar's military jun ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.08

EU, Canada Withdraw Sponsorship from Disinformation Conference Following Trump Administration Pressure: BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON — The European Union, Canada, and Lithuania have officially withdrawn their sponsorship from an internat ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2026.10.08

WMO Predicts Record-Breaking El Niño to Strengthen Ahead of December Peak: GENEVA — The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on the 8th (local time) that the ongoing El Niño phenomen ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.10.08

Japan's Foreign Resident Population Hits Record High of 3.1%, Driven by Growth in Chinese and Vietnamese Nationals: TOKYO — The number of foreign residents in Japan has reached an all-time high of 3.84 million, accounting for a record 3.1% ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.10.08

Japanese Think Tank: North Korea Likely Training to Operate Nuclear Submarine Reactor at Yongbyon: TOKYO — A researcher at a conservative Japanese private think tank suggested on October 8 that North Korea may be conducting ...; Cho Kijo Reporter 2026.10.08

Sharp Decline in Antarctic 'Chinstrap Penguin' Population Raises Extinction Concerns Due to Climate Change: LONDON — A new research report warns that the chinstrap penguin, uniquely known for the distinct black line running from che ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.10.08

U.S. Pentagon Directs CENTCOM to Prepare for Resuming Large-Scale Military Operations Against Iran: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Defense has instructed the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees the Middle Eas ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2026.10.08

Taiwanese Actor Nicky Wu's Pitch Canceled Amid Controversy Over Pro-China Flag Video: TAIPEI / BEIJING — Taiwanese actor and singer Nicky Wu has sparked intense controversy and the cancellation of a high-profil ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.10.08

French Government Faces Mounting Pressure as Student Protests Trigger Nationwide Unrest; First Measures Promised by Month-End: PARIS — Facing an escalating wave of student-led protests over deteriorating educational conditions, French Prime Minister S ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.10.08

Republicans in Key Battlegrounds Distance Themselves from Trump as Midterms Approach: WASHINGTON — With the pivotal November midterm elections drawing closer, a growing number of Republican candidates locked in ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.10.08