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KB News Desk[Key Points] Japan’s rightward shift puts Korea-Japan ties to the test
Ties face stress: Japan’s rightward political shift under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is putting renewed pressure on Seoul and Tokyo’s effort to keep historical disputes separate from security and economic…
Check in on your mental health with this free Seoul program
Yeonnam Global Village Center will offer a free mental health education and screening session for foreign national residents and other center users in Seoul. Led by a psychiatrist, the session…
North Korea, Belarus to sign visa waiver program as Pyongyang moves to strengthen alignment with Moscow ally
North Korea and Belarus are set to sign a visa-waiver agreement, in the latest sign of rapidly expanding ties between Pyongyang and Moscow’s close ally as North Korea deepens a…
South Korea launches first container ship pilot voyage through Northeast Passage
BUSAN — South Korea will launch its first pilot operation of a container ship through the Northeast Passage on Saturday, as the government steps up efforts to develop new Arctic…
Presumed body of missing woman found on Jeju Island
The presumed body of a missing woman was found Monday on the southern resort island of Jeju, police said, amid an intensive search for the missing person launched belatedly due…
Media watchdog bans access to 64 websites creating pornographic deepfakes
South Korea’s media watchdog said Monday it tracked down and banned access to 64 foreign websites that allow users to create pornographic content and deepfakes using artificial intelligence (AI). The…
Ruling party seeks reconciliation with right-wing rival, solidarity with minor party
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea on Monday gestured towards reconciliation with its conservative rival People Power Party and hinted at solidarity with the Rebuilding Korea Party. On Monday, Democratic…
Tourist wallets power Korea’s convenience store growth
CU sees foreign sales in Seongsu more than double as banana milk becomes must-buy Foreign tourists are becoming an increasingly important source of growth for Korea’s convenience stores, with spending…
Galaxy Robot Park: Glimpse of the future or spectacle without substance?
Self-described world’s first robot cultural complex seeks entertainment only robots can deliver A dozen humanoid robots line up onstage. Rose’s “APT.” starts playing, and they begin to dance in formation.…
Disability rights group ends 5-year rush-hour subway protests in Seoul
A disability rights group in Seoul ended nearly five years of rush-hour subway protests Monday after reaching an agreement with Democratic Party of Korea members of the Seoul Metropolitan Council.…
