Korean member Kim Jae-youl elected to IOC Executive Board
The lone South Korean member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been elected to its top decision-making body. Kim Jae-youl, who is also president...
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Trade minister calls for ‘mutually beneficial’ solution to renewed trade tension between Seoul, Washington
Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo has delivered Korea’s commitment to upholding its tariff deal with the United States to Washington officials, calling for a “mutually beneficial”...
Lee to meet business leaders to discuss youth hiring, regional investment
President Lee Jae Myung will hold a meeting with major business leaders this week to discuss ways to expand youth employment and boost corporate investment...
Consumer prices rise 2% in January, slowest pace in 5 months
South Korea’s consumer prices rose at the slowest pace in five months in January, partly helped by the steady prices of petroleum products, government data...
UN special rapporteur on NK human rights vows efforts for engagement with Pyongyang
Elizabeth Salmon, the U.N. special rapporteur on North Korean human rights, pledged Monday to continue to support initiatives of South Korea and the international community...
Korea blanketed by heavy overnight snow
Heavy snow blanketed the nation overnight Monday, disrupting the morning commute, with snowfall forecast to continue in eastern and southern parts of the country, the...
OPEC+ agrees in principle to keep oil output pause for March, sources say
OPEC+ has agreed in principle to keep its planned pause on oil output increases for March when it meets later on Sunday, according to three...
Veteran, teen debutant set to lead S. Korean charge in short track
South Korea has won more medals in short track speed skating than any other country in Olympic history with 53 total medals — including 26...
Trump’s Fed pick Warsh serves on board of firm at center of US-Korea trade spat
WASHINGTON — Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Federal Reserve, has earned over $1 million since 2020 as a member of the...
AI subscription competition escalates with budget plans and bundles
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) services are entering a new phase of intense price competition as telecom companies roll out budget-friendly bundled AI services to attract...