US, Iran hold hours of nuclear talks as more American forces deploy to Mideast
GENEVA — Iran and the United States held hours of indirect talks Thursday in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear negotiations viewed as a last chance for...
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Lions pitcher Manning leaves camp for testing on ailing elbow
The Samsung Lions said Thursday their new American pitcher Matt Manning was set to leave their camp in Japan for South Korea to undergo testing...
Seoul’s potential winning of Canada’s submarine project to contribute to Canadian economy: FM Cho
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has stressed Korea’s possible winning of Canada’s major submarine procurement project will greatly contribute to Canada’s economy during a meeting with...
Defense minister makes pitch for S. Korea’s bid to secure Canada’s submarine project
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back has made an emphatic pitch for South Korea’s bid to win Canada’s high-profile submarine procurement project during talks with his Canadian...
Pope Leo will visit 4 African countries as part of his packed 2026 travel plan
ROME — The Vatican on Wednesday announced a busy and lengthy foreign travel schedule for Pope Leo XIV in the first half of 2026, confirming...
Gov’t uncovers record 992 cases of fraudulent receipt of state subsidies in 2025
A record high 992 cases of fraudulent receipt of government subsidies totaling 66.77 billion won ($46.17 million) were detected last year, the budget ministry said...
Lee defends steps against property speculation in farmland ownership
President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday defended his push to tighten farmland ownership regulations aimed at curbing rural land speculation. Lee instructed the Cabinet a...
Mystery-thriller ‘The Art of Sarah’ tops Netflix weekly chart
The mystery thriller “The Art of Sarah” rose to the No. 1 spot of Netflix’s weekly non-English series chart, the streaming giant said Wednesday. The...
China restricts exports to 40 Japanese entities with ties to military
BANGKOK — China restricted Tuesday exports to 40 Japanese entities it says are contributing to Japan’s “remilitarization,” in the latest escalation of tensions with Tokyo....
US commander reportedly apologizes over West Sea drill
Gen. Xavier Brunson, commander of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), reportedly apologized to Korean military officials for a recent West Sea air exercise that briefly brought...