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<title>Koreans Daily &#45; Tomas Kauer &#45; Senior News Editor</title>
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<title>(LEAD) N. Korea rallies loyalty with celebratory events ahead of party founding anniversary</title>
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<title>N. Korea rebuffs Seoul&amp;apos;s medical aid offer as &amp;apos;insult&amp;apos;</title>
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<title>U.S. keeps S. Korea in Tier 1 group for human trafficking elimination efforts for 3rd straight yr</title>
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<title>N. Korean leader&amp;apos;s sister again pushes back against Seoul&amp;apos;s medical aid offer</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leade... ]]></description>
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<title>N. Korea revs up festive mood ahead of party founding anniversary</title>
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<title>N. Korea slams U.S. human trafficking report as grave provocation</title>
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<title>N. Korea marks party anniversary on modest scale</title>
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<title>(LEAD) N. Korea marks party anniversary on modest scale</title>
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<title>Spy agency denies report U.S. only shares intelligence on N.K. missiles with S. Korea</title>
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<title>11 rural tourism belts proposed nationwide to spur longer stays</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/11-rural-tourism-belts-proposed-nationwide-to-spur-longer-stays</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This is a panoramic view of Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort, the country&#039;s largest nut pine forex complex, in a rural tourism belt in Gapyeong-gun County, Gyeonggi-do Province

By Charles Audouin

Domes ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:00:25 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>Gastronomic extravaganza links 20 food events from Oct. to Nov.</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/gastronomic-extravaganza-links-20-food-events-from-oct-to-nov</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The K-Food Festa brings together this and next month 20 leading food festivals nationwide under a single brand.  iClickArt (Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution of the photo above are prohibit ]]></description>
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<title>August sees record 1.72M foreign visitors, card spending up 58.1%</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/august-sees-record-172m-foreign-visitors-card-spending-up-581</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Consumption by foreign visitors to Seoul is surging with the growth in their number. Shown on Dec. 9, 2025, is a store in the packed and trendy Seongsu-dong neighborhood of the capital. (Korea.net DB) ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:00:23 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>National team achieves goal of third place overall at Asian Games</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The national team on Oct. 4 enters the closing ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. (Yonhap News)

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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>Asian Para Games team holds launching event, eyes 21 gold medals</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Park Heung-sik, head of the national delegation to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games in Japan, on Oct. 6 holds the national flag alongside Korea Paralympic Committee President Jung Jin-owan at the lau ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:00:36 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>Boy group Ateez to drop new EP next month</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/boy-group-ateez-to-drop-new-ep-next-month</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Ateez will release its 15th EP, &quot;Golde... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>Korean filmmakers urge politicians to let audiences judge amid &amp;apos;The Assassin(s)&amp;apos; row</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ BUSAN, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- Renowned Korean directors and film industry officials ... ]]></description>
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<title>Online registration opens for Yonhap&amp;apos;s inaugural trail run festival in Dec.</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/online-registration-opens-for-yonhaps-inaugural-trail-run-festival-in-dec</link>
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<title>Gov&amp;apos;t &amp;apos;undecided&amp;apos; on plan to raise admission fees to royal palaces, tombs</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/govt-undecided-on-plan-to-raise-admission-fees-to-royal-palaces-tombs</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- The heritage authority said Thursday it has yet to dec... ]]></description>
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<title>&amp;apos;Bedford Park&amp;apos; director tells Korean American story she wanted to see</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/bedford-park-director-tells-korean-american-story-she-wanted-to-see</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ BUSAN, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- Stephanie Ahn, director of the American drama film &quot;Be... ]]></description>
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<title>(Movie Review) Ambience takes center stage at BIFF opener &amp;apos;The Table: Day and Night&amp;apos;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ BUSAN, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- As director Kim Jong-kwan noted, the Busan Internation... ]]></description>
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<title>Bong Joon&#45;ho&amp;apos;s animated film &amp;apos;Ally&amp;apos; to debut in S. Korea next July</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- &quot;Parasite&quot; director Bong Joon-ho&#039;s first animated film... ]]></description>
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<title>Coupang services disrupted around midnight during update</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/coupang-services-disrupted-around-midnight-during-update</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Services operated by U.S.-listed e-commerce giant Coup... ]]></description>
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<title>S. Korean cosmetics stocks up this year; entertainment shares down</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korean-cosmetics-stocks-up-this-year-entertainment-shares-down</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korean-cosmetics-stocks-up-this-year-entertainment-shares-down</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Shares of South Korean cosmetics companies have risen ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:00:34 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Battery ETFs among top performers this month: market data</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/battery-etfs-among-top-performers-this-month-market-data</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/battery-etfs-among-top-performers-this-month-market-data</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking secondary batter... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:00:34 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) Coupang services disrupted around midnight during update</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-coupang-services-disrupted-around-midnight-during-update</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-coupang-services-disrupted-around-midnight-during-update</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Services operated by U.S.-listed e-commerce giant Coup... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:00:34 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LEAD, Coupang, services, disrupted, around, midnight, during, update</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Services operated by U.S.-listed e-commerce giant Coup...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(LEAD) Police expand team investigating recent hacking of financial institutions</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-police-expand-team-investigating-recent-hacking-of-financial-institutions</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-police-expand-team-investigating-recent-hacking-of-financial-institutions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean police said Friday they have assigned mor... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:00:34 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>SK chief vows to speed up construction of new chip cluster in southwest</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/sk-chief-vows-to-speed-up-construction-of-new-chip-cluster-in-southwest</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/sk-chief-vows-to-speed-up-construction-of-new-chip-cluster-in-southwest</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said Friday his business group will make efforts to build a new semiconductor cluster in the southwestern part of the country as quickly as possible to meet growing global demand. Chey made the remarks during a visit to Gwangju Air Base in the southwestern Jeonnam-Gwangju region, where SK hynix Inc. has proposed building a new chip cluster. &quot;Once the conditions are met, we plan to build (the new cluster) as quickly as possible,&quot; Chey said. &quot;Demand for chips is growing rapidly, and the current situation requires us to accelerate the pace of supply to keep up with demand,&quot; he added. The chairman said the group still needs to determine when construction will begin but stressed that it intends to break ground as soon as possible. Chey noted that demand for chips is expected to grow significantly, adding that the proposed cluster will be around two-thirds the size of the one currently under construction in Yongin, just south of Seoul. It marked Chey&#039;s first visit to the region since the conglomerate unveiled its building plan in June. Earlier in the year, SK hynix ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Sales of winter products surge at convenience stores amid chilly weather</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/sales-of-winter-products-surge-at-convenience-stores-amid-chilly-weather</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/sales-of-winter-products-surge-at-convenience-stores-amid-chilly-weather</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sales of winter products surged at South Korean convenience stores as temperatures fell sharply this month, industry sources said Friday. According to retailers, sales of disposable hand warmers at GS25 convenience stores, operated by GS Retail Co., rose more than elevenfold in the first seven days of this month compared with the previous week. Sales of tights, worn to keep warm, increased by a similar margin. Demand for popular winter snacks and beverages, such as instant fish cakes, baked sweet potatoes and traditional tea, climbed 653 percent, 132 percent and 50.2 percent, respectively, over the period. CU convenience stores, operated by BGF Retail Co., reported a 400 percent increase in sales of disposable hand warmers over the same period. &quot;As cold weather sets in, sales of winter snacks and cold-weather gear are rising sharply,&quot; an industry official said. ]]></description>
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<title>Lee hails Korean writing system as &amp;apos;face&amp;apos; of country on 100th Hangeul Day</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-hails-korean-writing-system-as-face-of-country-on-100th-hangeul-day</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-hails-korean-writing-system-as-face-of-country-on-100th-hangeul-day</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday hailed the Korean wr... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:00:48 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee&amp;apos;s approval rating remains at 37 pct: poll</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lees-approval-rating-remains-at-37-pct-poll</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lees-approval-rating-remains-at-37-pct-poll</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung&#039;s approval rating held steady ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:00:48 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lees, approval, rating, remains, pct:, poll</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating held steady ...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Industry ministry denies report of Lutnick&amp;apos;s dissatisfaction with spy agency</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/industry-ministry-denies-report-of-lutnicks-dissatisfaction-with-spy-agency</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/industry-ministry-denies-report-of-lutnicks-dissatisfaction-with-spy-agency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- The industry ministry on Friday formally dismissed a l... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:00:48 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- The industry ministry on Friday formally dismissed a l...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Indian man files petition to S. Korean rights watchdog for physical abuse during deportation</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/indian-man-files-petition-to-s-korean-rights-watchdog-for-physical-abuse-during-deportation</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/indian-man-files-petition-to-s-korean-rights-watchdog-for-physical-abuse-during-deportation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- An Indian man has filed a petition to the South Korean... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:00:48 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Indian, man, files, petition, Korean, rights, watchdog, for, physical, abuse, during, deportation</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- An Indian man has filed a petition to the South Korean...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>PM vows efforts to uphold value of Hangeul in AI era</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/pm-vows-efforts-to-uphold-value-of-hangeul-in-ai-era</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/pm-vows-efforts-to-uphold-value-of-hangeul-in-ai-era</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook on Friday pledged to mak... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:00:48 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>vows, efforts, uphold, value, Hangeul, era</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook on Friday pledged to mak...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Spy agency snub raises U.S. alliance concerns in S. Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/spy-agency-snub-raises-us-alliance-concerns-in-s-korea</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/spy-agency-snub-raises-us-alliance-concerns-in-s-korea</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- A recent snub of Seoul&#039;s spy agency during a trilatera... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:00:48 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Spy, agency, snub, raises, U.S., alliance, concerns, Korea</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- A recent snub of Seoul's spy agency during a trilatera...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Police expand team investigating recent hacking of financial institutions</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/police-expand-team-investigating-recent-hacking-of-financial-institutions</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/police-expand-team-investigating-recent-hacking-of-financial-institutions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean police said Friday they have assigned mor... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:00:48 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean police said Friday they have assigned mor...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(LEAD) Spy agency snub raises U.S. alliance concerns in S. Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-spy-agency-snub-raises-us-alliance-concerns-in-s-korea</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-spy-agency-snub-raises-us-alliance-concerns-in-s-korea</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- A recent snub of Seoul&#039;s spy agency during a trilatera... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:00:48 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- A recent snub of Seoul's spy agency during a trilatera...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Senior defense officials of S. Korea, Japan reaffirm cooperation against N. Korean threats</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/senior-defense-officials-of-s-korea-japan-reaffirm-cooperation-against-n-korean-threats</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/senior-defense-officials-of-s-korea-japan-reaffirm-cooperation-against-n-korean-threats</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Senior defense officials of South Korea and Japan have... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:00:48 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Senior defense officials of South Korea and Japan have...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>[Column] A glimmer of hope for inter&#45;Korean dialogue from Kim Yo&#45;jong</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/column-a-glimmer-of-hope-for-inter-korean-dialogue-from-kim-yo-jong</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/column-a-glimmer-of-hope-for-inter-korean-dialogue-from-kim-yo-jong</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:00:45 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee underscores ‘self&#45;reliant defense’ after successful launch of homegrown HGV</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-underscores-self-reliant-defense-after-successful-launch-of-homegrown-hgv</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:00:44 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Samsung Electronics posts 100 trillion won in quarterly profit, a first in Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-electronics-posts-100-trillion-won-in-quarterly-profit-a-first-in-korea</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:00:43 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Yonhap News Summary</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/yonhap-news-summary</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(URGENT) S. Korea to recall ambassador to Ukraine amid dispute over disclosure of N.K. POW transfer</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-s-korea-to-recall-ambassador-to-ukraine-amid-dispute-over-disclosure-of-nk-pow-transfer</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-s-korea-to-recall-ambassador-to-ukraine-amid-dispute-over-disclosure-of-nk-pow-transfer</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>S. Korea to recall envoy to Ukraine amid dispute over disclosure of N.K. POWs</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-to-recall-envoy-to-ukraine-amid-dispute-over-disclosure-of-nk-pows</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-to-recall-envoy-to-ukraine-amid-dispute-over-disclosure-of-nk-pows</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will recall its ambassador to Ukraine, the... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will recall its ambassador to Ukraine, the...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(LEAD) Defense chief discusses shipbuilding cooperation with U.S. senator</title>
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<title>(URGENT) S. Korea test&#45;launches 1st hypersonic glide vehicle, attended by Lee</title>
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<title>(LEAD) S. Korea to recall envoy to Ukraine amid dispute over disclosure of N.K. POWs</title>
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<title>S. Korea test&#45;launches 1st hypersonic glide vehicle, attended by Lee</title>
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<title>McCormick backs S. Korea&amp;apos;s greater role in U.S. shipbuilding, urges faster investment</title>
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<title>(2nd LD) JCS chief describes DMZ mine blast as &amp;apos;provocation&amp;apos;; vows to review response measures</title>
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<title>North Korea calls DMZ mine blast a ‘farce,’ vows ‘powerful’ response if border is violated</title>
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<title>Online&#45;only lenders KakaoBank and Kbank are latest targets of cyberattacks on Korean banks</title>
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<title>[Photo] Foreigners step back in time for Joseon&#45;style state exam</title>
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<title>Seoul calls Kyiv’s allegation that it supplied fuel to Moscow ‘inaccurate and inappropriate’</title>
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<title>Yoon acquitted on appeal in Myung Tae&#45;kyun opinion poll case</title>
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<title>This Korean professor’s words at his former student’s lesbian wedding will warm your heart</title>
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<title>Nomination standoff puts Korea at risk of prolonged vacancy on Supreme Court</title>
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<title>Vance calls Korea’s  ‘political dynamics’ a source of uncertainty in Alaska LNG project</title>
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<title>Fifth launch of Korea’s Nuri rocket marks new step toward commercial spaceflight</title>
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<title>Seoul to recall ambassador to Ukraine amid feud over North Korean POW disclosure</title>
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<title>(2nd LD) Kim Yo&#45;jong again rejects blame for DMZ blast, mocks Seoul&amp;apos;s call to ease tensions</title>
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<title>(3rd LD) Kim Yo&#45;jong again rejects blame for DMZ blast, mocks Seoul&amp;apos;s call to ease tensions</title>
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<title>U.S. official says Trump does not view talks with N. Korea as &amp;apos;concession&amp;apos;</title>
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<title>(URGENT) N. Korean leader&amp;apos;s sister says intermediate&#45;range strategic missile was launched during firing drill</title>
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<title>N.K. leader&amp;apos;s sister says intermediate&#45;range strategic missile was launched during firing drill</title>
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<title>(LEAD) N.K. leader&amp;apos;s sister says intermediate&#45;range strategic missile was launched during firing drill</title>
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<title>N. Korea&amp;apos;s Kim oversees intermediate&#45;range missile launch, calls for bolstering war deterrent</title>
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<title>(LEAD) N. Korea&amp;apos;s Kim oversees hypersonic missile launch, calls for bolstering war deterrent</title>
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<title>Trump says he &amp;apos;gets along great&amp;apos; with N. Korean leader at campaign rally</title>
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<title>(2nd LD) N. Korea&amp;apos;s Kim oversees hypersonic missile launch, calls for bolstering war deterrent</title>
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<title>Pilot K&#45;Tour Pass to stimulate trips to Busan by int&amp;apos;l visitors</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/pilot-k-tour-pass-to-stimulate-trips-to-busan-by-intl-visitors</link>
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<title>[100 top sites] ③ All about analog: three can&amp;apos;t&#45;miss retro spots</title>
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<title>Baseball, handball, fencing lead five gold haul at Asian Games</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/baseball-handball-fencing-lead-five-gold-haul-at-asian-games</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Starting pitcher Kwak Been on Sept. 27 throws the ball in the gold medal final against Japan at Toyohashi Municipal Baseball Stadium in Aichi Prefecture at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan.

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<title>Women&amp;apos;s badminton strikes singles, doubles gold at Asian Games</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Superstar An Se Young on Sept. 29 kisses her gold medal in women&#039;s badminton singles of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Ichinomiya City Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. (Badminton Korea Associati ]]></description>
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<title>6 golds won in taekwondo, judo, shooting, archery at Asian Games</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Huh Mimi (second from left) on Oct. 1 smiles atop the winners&#039; podium at the medal ceremony for the women&#039;s 57-kg judo event of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, Jap ]]></description>
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<title>K&#45;pop World Festival final to bring top performers from 6 nations to S. Korea</title>
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<title>BTS&amp;apos; RM donates 100 mln won to National Museum of Korea</title>
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<title>Koo Kyo&#45;hwan reveals marriage to director Yi Ok&#45;seop</title>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>WINNER&amp;apos;s Song Min&#45;ho gets suspended prison term for negligence in mandatory service</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/winners-song-min-ho-gets-suspended-prison-term-for-negligence-in-mandatory-service</link>
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<title>For Tom Cruise, films are reflection of humanity</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/for-tom-cruise-films-are-reflection-of-humanity</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- Hollywood star Tom Cruise, whose acting career spans m... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>BTS becomes 1st pop group to surpass US$500 mln in tour ticket sales</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/bts-becomes-1st-pop-group-to-surpass-us500-mln-in-tour-ticket-sales</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- Global K-pop sensation BTS has become the first pop gr... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>BTS named &amp;apos;honorary guests&amp;apos; of Bogota ahead of Latin America tour kickoff</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/bts-named-honorary-guests-of-bogota-ahead-of-latin-america-tour-kickoff</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Global K-pop phenomenon BTS has been designated &quot;honor... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>T.O.P, Nana confirm romantic relationship</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/top-nana-confirm-romantic-relationship</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actors T.O.P and Nana have been dating for abou... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:00:18 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;The Assassin(s)&amp;apos; actors to skip BIFF events amid controversy over historical inaccuracies</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/the-assassins-actors-to-skip-biff-events-amid-controversy-over-historical-inaccuracies</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Actors who starred in &quot;The Assassin(s)&quot; will not atten... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(3rd LD) Consumer prices up 2.9 pct in Sept., fall to 2 pct levels</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-consumer-prices-up-29-pct-in-sept-fall-to-2-pct-levels</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea&#039;s consumer prices rose 2.9 percent in Sept... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's consumer prices rose 2.9 percent in Sept...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>OECD chief economist calls Future Fund &amp;apos;wise policy choice&amp;apos;: budget ministry</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/oecd-chief-economist-calls-future-fund-wise-policy-choice-budget-ministry</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- The chief economist of the Organization for Economic C... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Seoul shares narrow losses late Fri. morning on tech gains</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/seoul-shares-narrow-losses-late-fri-morning-on-tech-gains</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/seoul-shares-narrow-losses-late-fri-morning-on-tech-gains</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares narrowed their losses late Friday morning... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Samsung Heavy wins 672.2 bln&#45;won order to build 2 LNG carriers</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-heavy-wins-6722-bln-won-order-to-build-2-lng-carriers</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-heavy-wins-6722-bln-won-order-to-build-2-lng-carriers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Heavy Industries Co. said Friday it has won a ... ]]></description>
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<title>KB Kookmin Bank suffers info leak raising concerns over data breach at other lenders</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/kb-kookmin-bank-suffers-info-leak-raising-concerns-over-data-breach-at-other-lenders</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/kb-kookmin-bank-suffers-info-leak-raising-concerns-over-data-breach-at-other-lenders</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Customer information of KB Kookmin Bank, a major comme... ]]></description>
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<title>(LEAD) KB Kookmin Bank suffers info leak raising concerns over data breach at other lenders</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-kb-kookmin-bank-suffers-info-leak-raising-concerns-over-data-breach-at-other-lenders</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-kb-kookmin-bank-suffers-info-leak-raising-concerns-over-data-breach-at-other-lenders</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(URGENT) Seoul shares end higher on bargain&#45;hunting amid uncertainties</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-seoul-shares-end-higher-on-bargain-hunting-amid-uncertainties</link>
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<title>Seoul shares end higher on bargain hunting amid uncertainties; S. Korean won up</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/seoul-shares-end-higher-on-bargain-hunting-amid-uncertainties-s-korean-won-up</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/seoul-shares-end-higher-on-bargain-hunting-amid-uncertainties-s-korean-won-up</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended slightly higher Friday as in... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) Seoul shares end higher on bargain hunting amid uncertainties; S. Korean won up</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-seoul-shares-end-higher-on-bargain-hunting-amid-uncertainties-s-korean-won-up</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-seoul-shares-end-higher-on-bargain-hunting-amid-uncertainties-s-korean-won-up</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended slightly higher Friday as in... ]]></description>
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<title>(2nd LD) Seoul shares end higher on bargain hunting amid uncertainties; S. Korean won up</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-seoul-shares-end-higher-on-bargain-hunting-amid-uncertainties-s-korean-won-up</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended slightly higher Friday as in... ]]></description>
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<title>SK chairman to unload $700.8 mil. stake in holding firm to pay ex&#45;wife</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/sk-chairman-to-unload-7008-mil-stake-in-holding-firm-to-pay-ex-wife</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/sk-chairman-to-unload-7008-mil-stake-in-holding-firm-to-pay-ex-wife</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won will unload his stake in the group’s holding firm SK Inc. worth 944 billion won ($700.8 million) to finance a property division payment to his former wife, Roh Soh-yeong, the group said Friday. In a regulatory filing, SK Inc. said Chey, its largest shareholder, will sell 1,653,924 shares in the holding company, equivalent to a 2.3 percent stake. The transactions are scheduled for Nov. 2. SK Group said the stake sale is intended to “meet the largest shareholder’s personal funding needs related to the property division lawsuit.” “The transaction structure was carefully reviewed to minimize the impact on the market and shareholders, while allowing Chey to maintain stable management of the company and continue fulfilling his responsibilities as its largest shareholder.” The filing said all of the transactions will be conducted through after-hours block trades. Of the total, 544 billion won worth of shares will be sold to a designated strategic investor, while another 400 billion won worth will be sold in a transaction involving a price return swap w ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won will unload his stake in the group’s holding firm SK Inc. worth 944 billion won ($700.8 million) to finance a property division payment to his former wife, Roh Soh-yeong, the group said Friday. In a regulatory filing, SK Inc. said Chey, its largest shareholder, will sell 1,653,924 shares in the holding company, equivalent to a 2.3 percent stake. The transactions are scheduled for Nov. 2. SK Group said the stake sale is intended to “meet the largest shareholder’s personal funding needs related to the property division lawsuit.” “The transaction structure was carefully reviewed to minimize the impact on the market and shareholders, while allowing Chey to maintain stable management of the company and continue fulfilling his responsibilities as its largest shareholder.” The filing said all of the transactions will be conducted through after-hours block trades. Of the total, 544 billion won worth of shares will be sold to a designated strategic investor, while another 400 billion won worth will be sold in a transaction involving a price return swap w]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Shinhan, Kookmin, Hana data breaches fuel concerns over AI&#45;powered cyberattacks in financial sector</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/shinhan-kookmin-hana-data-breaches-fuel-concerns-over-ai-powered-cyberattacks-in-financial-sector</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/shinhan-kookmin-hana-data-breaches-fuel-concerns-over-ai-powered-cyberattacks-in-financial-sector</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A series of data breaches at Shinhan Bank, KB Kookmin Bank and Hana Bank, three of Korea’s largest commercial banks, has heightened concerns in the financial sector over increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks using artificial intelligence (AI). On Friday, KB Kookmin Bank said that personal information belonging to 119 customers was leaked after abnormal external access to a mobile system used by employees. The leaked information varied by customer and included names, phone numbers, addresses and resident registration numbers in encrypted format. &quot;We have activated an emergency response system across the company, including a thorough review of all our processes to prevent further damage and recurrence,&quot; a Kookmin Bank official said. Later that day, Hana Bank said personal information belonging to 89 customers had been exposed following an external hacking agent’s attempt to gain unauthorized access to its sales support system. The leaked information included customers&#039; resident registration numbers, names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers and workplace information. The lende ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[A series of data breaches at Shinhan Bank, KB Kookmin Bank and Hana Bank, three of Korea’s largest commercial banks, has heightened concerns in the financial sector over increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks using artificial intelligence (AI). On Friday, KB Kookmin Bank said that personal information belonging to 119 customers was leaked after abnormal external access to a mobile system used by employees. The leaked information varied by customer and included names, phone numbers, addresses and resident registration numbers in encrypted format. "We have activated an emergency response system across the company, including a thorough review of all our processes to prevent further damage and recurrence," a Kookmin Bank official said. Later that day, Hana Bank said personal information belonging to 89 customers had been exposed following an external hacking agent’s attempt to gain unauthorized access to its sales support system. The leaked information included customers' resident registration numbers, names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers and workplace information. The lende]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Korea, Japan trade claims over who has pricier mobile plans</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korea-japan-trade-claims-over-who-has-pricier-mobile-plans</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/korea-japan-trade-claims-over-who-has-pricier-mobile-plans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Korea and Japan are trading claims over the average prices of mobile phone plans, with a Seoul-based telecom operators’ association challenging a recent Japanese government report that ranked Seoul as the most expensive cities for mobile services. The Korea Telecommunications Operators Association (KTOA) recently issued a statement arguing that the Japanese government’s international comparison of mobile service rates “undermined its objectivity and credibility” by adopting comparison criteria “favorable to Japan and arbitrarily selecting mobile plans for comparison.” “If the data were compared again using the same criteria, Korea’s mobile service rates would rank third or fourth among the six countries,” the statement read. “(Japan) should refrain from drawing conclusions about Korea’s mobile service rates based on international comparisons using arbitrary analysis.” Korea’s three major mobile carriers — SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus — are members of the KTOA. Japan&#039;s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications released a report on June 30 comparing mobile ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Korea and Japan are trading claims over the average prices of mobile phone plans, with a Seoul-based telecom operators’ association challenging a recent Japanese government report that ranked Seoul as the most expensive cities for mobile services. The Korea Telecommunications Operators Association (KTOA) recently issued a statement arguing that the Japanese government’s international comparison of mobile service rates “undermined its objectivity and credibility” by adopting comparison criteria “favorable to Japan and arbitrarily selecting mobile plans for comparison.” “If the data were compared again using the same criteria, Korea’s mobile service rates would rank third or fourth among the six countries,” the statement read. “(Japan) should refrain from drawing conclusions about Korea’s mobile service rates based on international comparisons using arbitrary analysis.” Korea’s three major mobile carriers — SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus — are members of the KTOA. Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications released a report on June 30 comparing mobile]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hyundai Motor&amp;apos;s sales slump deepens beyond strike fallout</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hyundai-motors-sales-slump-deepens-beyond-strike-fallout</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/hyundai-motors-sales-slump-deepens-beyond-strike-fallout</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hyundai Motor’s push to reverse its sales decline comes under a tougher test in the fourth quarter, as its long-time rivals and emerging players show greater resilience. The carmaker sold 49,022 vehicles in Korea last month, down 25.7 percent from a year earlier. The company attributed the decline largely to fewer operating days caused by the Chuseok holiday and pent-up demand ahead of its new strategic model launches. It also pointed to the lingering effects of production disruptions from the 111-day labor dispute that ended in August. But the scale of Hyundai’s local sales decline stands out, as Kia fared much better with a sales fall of 6.7 percent during the same period. The contrast is even sharper when looking at overall performance, with Hyundai Motor reporting a sales drop of 16 percent here and abroad. The carmaker also reported an overseas sales fall of 13.9 percent. Kia’s global sales rose 5.1 percent in September from the previous year, with overseas sales increasing 7.5 percent. The automaker also posted a record third-quarter sales figure of more than 846,000 vehicles. ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hyundai Motor’s push to reverse its sales decline comes under a tougher test in the fourth quarter, as its long-time rivals and emerging players show greater resilience. The carmaker sold 49,022 vehicles in Korea last month, down 25.7 percent from a year earlier. The company attributed the decline largely to fewer operating days caused by the Chuseok holiday and pent-up demand ahead of its new strategic model launches. It also pointed to the lingering effects of production disruptions from the 111-day labor dispute that ended in August. But the scale of Hyundai’s local sales decline stands out, as Kia fared much better with a sales fall of 6.7 percent during the same period. The contrast is even sharper when looking at overall performance, with Hyundai Motor reporting a sales drop of 16 percent here and abroad. The carmaker also reported an overseas sales fall of 13.9 percent. Kia’s global sales rose 5.1 percent in September from the previous year, with overseas sales increasing 7.5 percent. The automaker also posted a record third-quarter sales figure of more than 846,000 vehicles.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Coupang feared to become 1st target for FTC&amp;apos;s investigative task force</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/coupang-feared-to-become-1st-target-for-ftcs-investigative-task-force</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/coupang-feared-to-become-1st-target-for-ftcs-investigative-task-force</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Coupang is facing the prospect of even tougher regulatory scrutiny, as the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a special investigative task force to investigate complex violations involving dominant platforms, in what appears to be a move targeting the U.S.-listed e-commerce giant. The FTC launched its 40-member Key Investigation Planning Bureau on Thursday, upgrading its existing investigation team to a bureau-level organization dedicated to major cases involving platforms, large business groups and serious violations affecting consumers and small businesses. The new bureau comes as Coupang has emerged as one of the most persistent subjects of FTC scrutiny. With the company increasingly challenging the watchdog’s investigations and actions, their disputes expand across search rankings, supplier transactions, discount costs and its food delivery business. The FTC has not identified its first target, and there is no confirmation that Coupang will be assigned as the first investigation target from the task force. But the company’s expanding confrontation with the regulator means t ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Coupang is facing the prospect of even tougher regulatory scrutiny, as the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a special investigative task force to investigate complex violations involving dominant platforms, in what appears to be a move targeting the U.S.-listed e-commerce giant. The FTC launched its 40-member Key Investigation Planning Bureau on Thursday, upgrading its existing investigation team to a bureau-level organization dedicated to major cases involving platforms, large business groups and serious violations affecting consumers and small businesses. The new bureau comes as Coupang has emerged as one of the most persistent subjects of FTC scrutiny. With the company increasingly challenging the watchdog’s investigations and actions, their disputes expand across search rankings, supplier transactions, discount costs and its food delivery business. The FTC has not identified its first target, and there is no confirmation that Coupang will be assigned as the first investigation target from the task force. But the company’s expanding confrontation with the regulator means t]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>HD Hyundai Heavy Industries wins contract for 500&#45;MW offshore substation in Taean</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hd-hyundai-heavy-industries-wins-contract-for-500-mw-offshore-substation-in-taean</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/hd-hyundai-heavy-industries-wins-contract-for-500-mw-offshore-substation-in-taean</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed a contract to build an offshore substation for a wind farm in waters off Taean, South Chungcheong Province, as it expands its presence in the offshore wind market. The company announced on Friday that it recently signed a contract with Taean Wind Power to carry out the engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning of an offshore substation for the wind farm. Taean Wind Power is a joint venture between Singapore-based renewable energy company Vena Energy, Danish investment and development firm Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and state-run Korea Western Power. An offshore substation is a key facility that transmits electricity generated by turbines at an offshore wind farm to shore. The offshore substation to be built in Taean will step up the voltage of electricity generated by a 500-megawatt wind farm before transmitting the power to shore. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries secured the project through a series of agreements, signing a front-end engineering design contract in March, followed by a preferred supplier agreement ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed a contract to build an offshore substation for a wind farm in waters off Taean, South Chungcheong Province, as it expands its presence in the offshore wind market. The company announced on Friday that it recently signed a contract with Taean Wind Power to carry out the engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning of an offshore substation for the wind farm. Taean Wind Power is a joint venture between Singapore-based renewable energy company Vena Energy, Danish investment and development firm Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and state-run Korea Western Power. An offshore substation is a key facility that transmits electricity generated by turbines at an offshore wind farm to shore. The offshore substation to be built in Taean will step up the voltage of electricity generated by a 500-megawatt wind farm before transmitting the power to shore. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries secured the project through a series of agreements, signing a front-end engineering design contract in March, followed by a preferred supplier agreement]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Mirae Asset Securities under pressure for funding screenings of controversial film after leveraged ETF row</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/mirae-asset-securities-under-pressure-for-funding-screenings-of-controversial-film-after-leveraged-etf-row</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mirae Asset Securities is facing scrutiny over its sponsorship of group screenings of “The Assassin(s)” for employees of public institutions, adding to pressure on the brokerage amid controversies over a failed SpaceX stock allocation and single-stock leveraged investment products ahead of the National Assembly’s annual audit. According to industry officials, the brokerage recently covered the cost of group screenings of the film, which has been accused of distorting history, attended by employees of the Korea Land &amp; Housing Corp. and the Korea Authority of Land &amp; Infrastructure Safety in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province. The screenings were organized by the institutions themselves, while Mirae Asset Securities, which manages their retirement pension accounts, paid for the movie tickets. Regarding this, Lee Jong-bae, a former Seoul city council member from the conservative opposition People Power Party (PPP), filed a complaint with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on Wednesday against Mirae Asset Securities and officials from the two public institutions, alleging violations of ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Mirae Asset Securities is facing scrutiny over its sponsorship of group screenings of “The Assassin(s)” for employees of public institutions, adding to pressure on the brokerage amid controversies over a failed SpaceX stock allocation and single-stock leveraged investment products ahead of the National Assembly’s annual audit. According to industry officials, the brokerage recently covered the cost of group screenings of the film, which has been accused of distorting history, attended by employees of the Korea Land & Housing Corp. and the Korea Authority of Land & Infrastructure Safety in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province. The screenings were organized by the institutions themselves, while Mirae Asset Securities, which manages their retirement pension accounts, paid for the movie tickets. Regarding this, Lee Jong-bae, a former Seoul city council member from the conservative opposition People Power Party (PPP), filed a complaint with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on Wednesday against Mirae Asset Securities and officials from the two public institutions, alleging violations of]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Upbit adds AI tools that explain crypto price moves</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/upbit-adds-ai-tools-that-explain-crypto-price-moves</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/upbit-adds-ai-tools-that-explain-crypto-price-moves</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dunamu, the operator of Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, said Friday that it expanded its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered market analytics platform with real-time tools that summarize broad market trends and pinpoint the reasons behind price movements for individual digital assets. Upbit Data Lab, launched in April 2025, is the exchange&#039;s analytics platform offering crypto indexes, sector data and blockchain analysis. The new &quot;AI Market Report&quot; is a video of 90 seconds or less that draws on the Upbit composite index, major asset prices, top gainers and losers, and market sentiment indicators, with AI selecting key issues based on price moves and market impact. It is released at 10 a.m. on weekdays on Upbit Data Lab and Upbit&#039;s official YouTube channel. A second new service, &quot;Uptrace,&quot; tracks price data and related news for individual assets to identify the main factors behind price changes. Users can click diamond-shaped icons on an asset&#039;s chart to see the AI analysis and related news for that point in time. Dunamu also reorganized its existing &quot;AI News Briefing&quot; in ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Upbit, adds, tools, that, explain, crypto, price, moves</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dunamu, the operator of Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, said Friday that it expanded its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered market analytics platform with real-time tools that summarize broad market trends and pinpoint the reasons behind price movements for individual digital assets. Upbit Data Lab, launched in April 2025, is the exchange's analytics platform offering crypto indexes, sector data and blockchain analysis. The new "AI Market Report" is a video of 90 seconds or less that draws on the Upbit composite index, major asset prices, top gainers and losers, and market sentiment indicators, with AI selecting key issues based on price moves and market impact. It is released at 10 a.m. on weekdays on Upbit Data Lab and Upbit's official YouTube channel. A second new service, "Uptrace," tracks price data and related news for individual assets to identify the main factors behind price changes. Users can click diamond-shaped icons on an asset's chart to see the AI analysis and related news for that point in time. Dunamu also reorganized its existing "AI News Briefing" in]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>99.3% of soybeans imported from US test positive for genetic modification</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/993-of-soybeans-imported-from-us-test-positive-for-genetic-modification</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/993-of-soybeans-imported-from-us-test-positive-for-genetic-modification</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Genetically modified organism (GMO) components were detected in 99.3 percent of U.S. soybean import cases tested over the past decade, trade data showed Friday, raising calls for Korea to diversify its soybean import sources. According to Korea Agro-Fisheries &amp; Food Trade Corp. data submitted to Rep. Song Ok-joo of the Democratic Party of Korea, Korea imported 1.6 million tons of U.S. soybeans between 2017 and September 2026, accounting for 91.5 percent of its total soybean imports during the period. GMO components were detected in 399 of 402 U.S. soybean import cases, or 99.3 percent. Canadian soybeans were imported in 45 shipments totaling 29,469 tons, with GMO components detected in 57.8 percent of the cases. In contrast, no GMO components were detected in soybeans imported from China or Russia. Chinese soybeans totaled 112,124 tons in 18 shipments, accounting for 6.4 percent of total imports, while Russian soybeans totaled 7,870 tons across five shipments. The data came amid recent controversies over GMO detection in soybean-based foods such as tofu, soy milk and fermented soybean pa ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>99.3, soybeans, imported, from, test, positive, for, genetic, modification</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Genetically modified organism (GMO) components were detected in 99.3 percent of U.S. soybean import cases tested over the past decade, trade data showed Friday, raising calls for Korea to diversify its soybean import sources. According to Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. data submitted to Rep. Song Ok-joo of the Democratic Party of Korea, Korea imported 1.6 million tons of U.S. soybeans between 2017 and September 2026, accounting for 91.5 percent of its total soybean imports during the period. GMO components were detected in 399 of 402 U.S. soybean import cases, or 99.3 percent. Canadian soybeans were imported in 45 shipments totaling 29,469 tons, with GMO components detected in 57.8 percent of the cases. In contrast, no GMO components were detected in soybeans imported from China or Russia. Chinese soybeans totaled 112,124 tons in 18 shipments, accounting for 6.4 percent of total imports, while Russian soybeans totaled 7,870 tons across five shipments. The data came amid recent controversies over GMO detection in soybean-based foods such as tofu, soy milk and fermented soybean pa]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hyundai, Kia post record US sales in September</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hyundai-kia-post-record-us-sales-in-september</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/hyundai-kia-post-record-us-sales-in-september</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. posted record U.S. sales for September, driven by strong demand for sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and hybrid models, the Hyundai Motor Group affiliates said Friday. Hyundai Motor America sold 77,439 vehicles last month, up 9 percent from a year earlier, marking its highest-ever September sales. Sales of the Palisade SUV surged 52 percent on-year, while the Sonata, Tucson and Santa Fe also posted double-digit growth. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) accounted for 28 percent of Hyundai&#039;s total U.S. sales during the month. Kia America also reported its best-ever September sales, with deliveries jumping 18 percent on-year to 77,009 units. The Seltos, Niro, K4, Telluride, Sorento, Carnival, K5 and Sportage were among the models that contributed to the strong monthly performance. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hyundai, Kia, post, record, sales, September</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. posted record U.S. sales for September, driven by strong demand for sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and hybrid models, the Hyundai Motor Group affiliates said Friday. Hyundai Motor America sold 77,439 vehicles last month, up 9 percent from a year earlier, marking its highest-ever September sales. Sales of the Palisade SUV surged 52 percent on-year, while the Sonata, Tucson and Santa Fe also posted double-digit growth. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) accounted for 28 percent of Hyundai's total U.S. sales during the month. Kia America also reported its best-ever September sales, with deliveries jumping 18 percent on-year to 77,009 units. The Seltos, Niro, K4, Telluride, Sorento, Carnival, K5 and Sportage were among the models that contributed to the strong monthly performance.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(3rd LD) S. Korea launches scaled&#45;down prosecution, new investigation agency in major reform</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-s-korea-launches-scaled-down-prosecution-new-investigation-agency-in-major-reform</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-s-korea-launches-scaled-down-prosecution-new-investigation-agency-in-major-reform</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea launched a prosecution service only tasked... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>3rd, LD, Korea, launches, scaled-down, prosecution, new, investigation, agency, major, reform</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea launched a prosecution service only tasked...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Civic group to rally outside actor&amp;apos;s home over film &amp;apos;The Assassin(s)&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/civic-group-to-rally-outside-actors-home-over-film-the-assassins</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/civic-group-to-rally-outside-actors-home-over-film-the-assassins</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- A conservative civic group said Friday it will hold ra... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Civic, group, rally, outside, actors, home, over, film, The, Assassins</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- A conservative civic group said Friday it will hold ra...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Ruling party hails end of prosecution agency after 78 years; PPP voices concerns over overhaul</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/ruling-party-hails-end-of-prosecution-agency-after-78-years-ppp-voices-concerns-over-overhaul</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/ruling-party-hails-end-of-prosecution-agency-after-78-years-ppp-voices-concerns-over-overhaul</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- The ruling and main opposition parties differed Friday... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- The ruling and main opposition parties differed Friday...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Korean American singer wins appeal in 3rd lawsuit over visa denial</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korean-american-singer-wins-appeal-in-3rd-lawsuit-over-visa-denial</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/korean-american-singer-wins-appeal-in-3rd-lawsuit-over-visa-denial</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- A court of appeals on Friday upheld a lower court&#039;s ru... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Korean, American, singer, wins, appeal, 3rd, lawsuit, over, visa, denial</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- A court of appeals on Friday upheld a lower court's ru...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>18&#45;month prison term sought for Seoul mayor in appellate political funds trial</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/18-month-prison-term-sought-for-seoul-mayor-in-appellate-political-funds-trial</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/18-month-prison-term-sought-for-seoul-mayor-in-appellate-political-funds-trial</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday sought an 18-month pr... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>18-month, prison, term, sought, for, Seoul, mayor, appellate, political, funds, trial</media:keywords>
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<title>Parliamentary committee passes resolution calling for expulsion of opposition lawmaker</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/parliamentary-committee-passes-resolution-calling-for-expulsion-of-opposition-lawmaker</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/parliamentary-committee-passes-resolution-calling-for-expulsion-of-opposition-lawmaker</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- A parliamentary committee on Friday passed a resolutio... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Parliamentary, committee, passes, resolution, calling, for, expulsion, opposition, lawmaker</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- A parliamentary committee on Friday passed a resolutio...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Lee, first lady meet citizens at traditional market</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-first-lady-meet-citizens-at-traditional-market</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-first-lady-meet-citizens-at-traditional-market</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hea Kyung v... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lee, first, lady, meet, citizens, traditional, market</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hea Kyung v...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Defense chief highlights S. Korea&#45;U.S. alliance, readiness on 1st visit to USFK base</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/defense-chief-highlights-s-korea-us-alliance-readiness-on-1st-visit-to-usfk-base</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/defense-chief-highlights-s-korea-us-alliance-readiness-on-1st-visit-to-usfk-base</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul underscored the South ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Defense, chief, highlights, Korea-U.S., alliance, readiness, 1st, visit, USFK, base</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul underscored the South ...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(2nd LD) Lee warns of &amp;apos;additional measures&amp;apos; if Ukraine refuses to apologize over N.K. POW transfer disclosure wrangle</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-lee-warns-of-additional-measures-if-ukraine-refuses-to-apologize-over-nk-pow-transfer-disclosure-wrangle</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-lee-warns-of-additional-measures-if-ukraine-refuses-to-apologize-over-nk-pow-transfer-disclosure-wrangle</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung warned Friday that South Korea... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>2nd, LD, Lee, warns, additional, measures, Ukraine, refuses, apologize, over, N.K., POW, transfer, disclosure, wrangle</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung warned Friday that South Korea...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Seoul pushes back on Trump’s Alaska LNG claims, says investment must be commercially viable</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/seoul-pushes-back-on-trumps-alaska-lng-claims-says-investment-must-be-commercially-viable</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/seoul-pushes-back-on-trumps-alaska-lng-claims-says-investment-must-be-commercially-viable</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:47 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Seoul, pushes, back, Trump’s, Alaska, LNG, claims, says, investment, must, commercially, viable</media:keywords>
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<title>Korea in talks to inject $10 billion into US nuclear reactor project this year despite still reviewing viability</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korea-in-talks-to-inject-10-billion-into-us-nuclear-reactor-project-this-year-despite-still-reviewing-viability</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/korea-in-talks-to-inject-10-billion-into-us-nuclear-reactor-project-this-year-despite-still-reviewing-viability</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee hails peace as ‘surest form of security’ on Korean Peninsula</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-hails-peace-as-surest-form-of-security-on-korean-peninsula</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:46 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lee, hails, peace, ‘surest, form, security’, Korean, Peninsula</media:keywords>
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<title>[Notice] Hankyoreh’s Asia Future Forum to explore ‘navigating the great upheaval’</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/notice-hankyorehs-asia-future-forum-to-explore-navigating-the-great-upheaval</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:45 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Notice, Hankyoreh’s, Asia, Future, Forum, explore, ‘navigating, the, great, upheaval’</media:keywords>
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<title>Korea’s monthly exports exceed $120 billion for first time in September</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/koreas-monthly-exports-exceed-120-billion-for-first-time-in-september</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:44 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Korea’s, monthly, exports, exceed, 120, billion, for, first, time, September</media:keywords>
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<title>(LEAD) President to request confirmation hearing for embattled nominee for chief of investigation bureau</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-president-to-request-confirmation-hearing-for-embattled-nominee-for-chief-of-investigation-bureau</link>
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<title>(2nd LD) Seoul, Washington pick Texas power plant as 1st project under strategic investment</title>
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<title>S. Korea expects faster progress in security talks with U.S. following investment announcement</title>
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<title>Ex&#45;PM Han cleared of election law violation over donation for meals to needy</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/ex-pm-han-cleared-of-election-law-violation-over-donation-for-meals-to-needy</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/ex-pm-han-cleared-of-election-law-violation-over-donation-for-meals-to-needy</guid>
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<title>Lee calls for police reform to root out cover&#45;ups, irregularities in investigations</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-calls-for-police-reform-to-root-out-cover-ups-irregularities-in-investigations</link>
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<title>Nat&amp;apos;l Assembly passes bill introducing profit&#45;based penalties over workplace deaths</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/natl-assembly-passes-bill-introducing-profit-based-penalties-over-workplace-deaths</link>
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<title>S. Korea says in communication with Ukraine over N.K. POW transfer disclosure</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-says-in-communication-with-ukraine-over-nk-pow-transfer-disclosure</link>
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<title>(LEAD) S. Korea expects faster progress in security talks with U.S. following investment announcement</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korea-expects-faster-progress-in-security-talks-with-us-following-investment-announcement</link>
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<title>(LEAD) Some 25,000 customers&amp;apos; info leaked from Shinhan Bank in apparent AI agent&#45;assisted hacking</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-some-25000-customers-info-leaked-from-shinhan-bank-in-apparent-ai-agent-assisted-hacking</link>
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<title>[Interview] Hugging Face fiasco may be ‘last warning’ we get about AI risks</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/interview-hugging-face-fiasco-may-be-last-warning-we-get-about-ai-risks</link>
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<title>North Korea stresses irreversible nuclear power status before UN</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/north-korea-stresses-irreversible-nuclear-power-status-before-un</link>
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<title>Seoul’s response to DMZ blast likely to hinge on whether Pyongyang acted intentionally</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/seouls-response-to-dmz-blast-likely-to-hinge-on-whether-pyongyang-acted-intentionally</link>
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<title>Kyiv was first to request confidentiality in North Korean POW transfer, Seoul’s NIS says</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/kyiv-was-first-to-request-confidentiality-in-north-korean-pow-transfer-seouls-nis-says</link>
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<title>How to interpret North Korea’s response to explosions in the DMZ</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/how-to-interpret-north-koreas-response-to-explosions-in-the-dmz</link>
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<title>Tensions mount over DMZ mine blast as North Korea alludes to military response</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/tensions-mount-over-dmz-mine-blast-as-north-korea-alludes-to-military-response</link>
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<title>Trump gloats over Korean investment in Alaska LNG project still under review by Seoul</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-gloats-over-korean-investment-in-alaska-lng-project-still-under-review-by-seoul</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:40 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>[News analysis] Trump’s Alaska LNG project announcement smacks of midterm anxiety</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/news-analysis-trumps-alaska-lng-project-announcement-smacks-of-midterm-anxiety</link>
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<title>Koreans rate life satisfaction at 6.9 out of 10, survey finds</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/koreans-rate-life-satisfaction-at-69-out-of-10-survey-finds</link>
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<title>Less than half of South Koreans see need to reunify with North, survey finds</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/less-than-half-of-south-koreans-see-need-to-reunify-with-north-survey-finds</link>
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<title>(URGENT) N. Korean foreign minister says will to keep nuclear weapons irreversible</title>
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<title>N. Korea&amp;apos;s will to keep nuclear weapons through &amp;apos;all ages&amp;apos; irreversible: FM</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-koreas-will-to-keep-nuclear-weapons-through-all-ages-irreversible-fm</link>
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<title>(LEAD) N. Korea test&#45;fires upgraded multiple&#45;rocket launcher shells</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-n-korea-test-fires-upgraded-multiple-rocket-launcher-shells</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-n-korea-test-fires-upgraded-multiple-rocket-launcher-shells</guid>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:00:21 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(3rd LD) Ukraine recently sent 2 N. Korean POWs to S. Korea: Zelenskyy</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-ukraine-recently-sent-2-n-korean-pows-to-s-korea-zelenskyy</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-ukraine-recently-sent-2-n-korean-pows-to-s-korea-zelenskyy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- Ukraine has recently sent two North Korean soldiers ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:00:21 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>N. Koreans mark Chuseok with ancestor rites, folk games</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-koreans-mark-chuseok-with-ancestor-rites-folk-games</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/n-koreans-mark-chuseok-with-ancestor-rites-folk-games</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korea celebrates Chuseok, the Korean equivalen... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:00:21 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>N. Korean official says S. Korea to become target of &amp;apos;collective punishment&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korean-official-says-s-korea-to-become-target-of-collective-punishment</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korean-official-says-s-korea-to-become-target-of-collective-punishment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Friday condemned a recent remark made... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:00:21 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Korean, official, says, Korea, become, target, collective, punishment</media:keywords>
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<title>N. Korea building new warships on both coasts: NK News</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-building-new-warships-on-both-coasts-nk-news</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-building-new-warships-on-both-coasts-nk-news</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has begun construction on two new warshi... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:00:21 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Korea, building, new, warships, both, coasts:, News</media:keywords>
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<title>New Russian ambassador to N. Korea takes up post in Pyongyang</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/new-russian-ambassador-to-n-korea-takes-up-post-in-pyongyang</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/new-russian-ambassador-to-n-korea-takes-up-post-in-pyongyang</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Yonhap) -- New Russian Ambassador to North Korea Andrei Podelys... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:00:21 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, Russian, ambassador, Korea, takes, post, Pyongyang</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Yonhap) -- New Russian Ambassador to North Korea Andrei Podelys...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Number of S. Koreans with family in N. Korea down to less than 33,000</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/number-of-s-koreans-with-family-in-n-korea-down-to-less-than-33000</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/number-of-s-koreans-with-family-in-n-korea-down-to-less-than-33000</guid>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:00:21 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>National team grabs four golds to open Asian Games, ranks third</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/national-team-grabs-four-golds-to-open-asian-games-ranks-third</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/national-team-grabs-four-golds-to-open-asian-games-ranks-third</guid>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:28 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Swimmer freestyles to gold, Korea adds 8 bronze medals at Asiad</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/swimmer-freestyles-to-gold-korea-adds-8-bronze-medals-at-asiad</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/swimmer-freestyles-to-gold-korea-adds-8-bronze-medals-at-asiad</guid>
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<title>Team Korea adds 1 gold, 1 silver in Asian Games</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/team-korea-adds-1-gold-1-silver-in-asian-games</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/team-korea-adds-1-gold-1-silver-in-asian-games</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Song Sera on Sept. 22 celebrates with her arms spread wide after winning the women&#039;s epee individual event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, held at the Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Aichi Prefectur ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:27 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Girl group Fin.K.L to resume full&#45;group activities after 21 years</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/girl-group-finkl-to-resume-full-group-activities-after-21-years</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- Fin.K.L, one of the late 1990s&#039; most influential K-p... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:26 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- Fin.K.L, one of the late 1990s' most influential K-p...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>I&#45;dle&amp;apos;s Soyeon sweeps charts with anthem about quitting work</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/i-dles-soyeon-sweeps-charts-with-anthem-about-quitting-work</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- Soyeon, leader of K-pop girl group i-dle, has topped... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:26 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- Soyeon, leader of K-pop girl group i-dle, has topped...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Girl group Rescene to drop new EP in Nov.</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/girl-group-rescene-to-drop-new-ep-in-nov</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- Rising girl group Rescene will return on Nov. 3 with... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:26 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- Rising girl group Rescene will return on Nov. 3 with...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Seventeen&amp;apos;s Joshua releases new digital single in Chinese, English</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/seventeens-joshua-releases-new-digital-single-in-chinese-english</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/seventeens-joshua-releases-new-digital-single-in-chinese-english</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- Joshua of K-pop boy group Seventeen on Tuesday relea... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:26 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- Joshua of K-pop boy group Seventeen on Tuesday relea...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Actor Park Shin&#45;hye welcomes baby daughter</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/actor-park-shin-hye-welcomes-baby-daughter</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- Actor Park Shin-hye welcomed a baby daughter Tuesday... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- Actor Park Shin-hye welcomed a baby daughter Tuesday...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(Movie Review) &amp;apos;Possible Love&amp;apos; patiently explores modern love and class with quiet power</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/movie-review-possible-love-patiently-explores-modern-love-and-class-with-quiet-power</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/movie-review-possible-love-patiently-explores-modern-love-and-class-with-quiet-power</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong is known for his ground... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:26 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong is known for his ground...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Seventeen&amp;apos;s new unit of Jeonghan, Joshua to debut with &amp;apos;Dreamscape&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/seventeens-new-unit-of-jeonghan-joshua-to-debut-with-dreamscape</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/seventeens-new-unit-of-jeonghan-joshua-to-debut-with-dreamscape</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Seventeen&#039;s vocalists Jeonghan and J... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:26 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Seventeen's vocalists Jeonghan and J...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Korean film &amp;apos;The Assassin(s)&amp;apos; on track to lead box office during Chuseok holiday</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korean-film-the-assassins-on-track-to-lead-box-office-during-chuseok-holiday</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- The Korean historical thriller &quot;The Assassins(s)&quot; is... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:26 +0900</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- The Korean historical thriller "The Assassins(s)" is...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Gov&amp;apos;t weighs raising admission fees to palaces, royal tombs for 1st time in 20 years</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/govt-weighs-raising-admission-fees-to-palaces-royal-tombs-for-1st-time-in-20-years</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/govt-weighs-raising-admission-fees-to-palaces-royal-tombs-for-1st-time-in-20-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- The government is weighing an increase in admission ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:26 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- The government is weighing an increase in admission ...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Korean film &amp;apos;The Assassin(s)&amp;apos; tops 1 mln admissions 3 days after debut</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korean-film-the-assassins-tops-1-mln-admissions-3-days-after-debut</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/korean-film-the-assassins-tops-1-mln-admissions-3-days-after-debut</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Yonhap) -- The Korean historical thriller &quot;The Assassins(s)&quot; su... ]]></description>
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<title>Births up 11 pct in July, extending gains to 25th consecutive month</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/births-up-11-pct-in-july-extending-gains-to-25th-consecutive-month</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- The number of babies born in South Korea rose 11.1 p... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:25 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- The number of babies born in South Korea rose 11.1 p...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Population mobility down in Aug. amid housing market slowdown</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/population-mobility-down-in-aug-amid-housing-market-slowdown</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- The number of South Koreans who moved to new residen... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:25 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- The number of South Koreans who moved to new residen...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(URGENT) Seoul stocks rise for 4th session on chip gains</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-seoul-stocks-rise-for-4th-session-on-chip-gains</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Seoul stocks rise for 4th session on chip gains</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/seoul-stocks-rise-for-4th-session-on-chip-gains</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares extended their winning streak to... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:25 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) Seoul stocks rise for 4th session on chip gains</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-seoul-stocks-rise-for-4th-session-on-chip-gains</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-seoul-stocks-rise-for-4th-session-on-chip-gains</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares extended their winning streak to... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:25 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(2nd LD) Seoul stocks rise for 4th session on chip gains</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-seoul-stocks-rise-for-4th-session-on-chip-gains</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares extended their winning streak to... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:25 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>OECD raises S. Korea&amp;apos;s 2026 growth forecast to 3.7 pct</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/oecd-raises-s-koreas-2026-growth-forecast-to-37-pct</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/oecd-raises-s-koreas-2026-growth-forecast-to-37-pct</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Develo... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:25 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee pledges to double chip production in 5 yrs, build AI supply chains free of disruption</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-pledges-to-double-chip-production-in-5-yrs-build-ai-supply-chains-free-of-disruption</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-pledges-to-double-chip-production-in-5-yrs-build-ai-supply-chains-free-of-disruption</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[NEW YORK, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(LEAD) Lee pledges to double chip production in 5 yrs, build AI supply chains free of disruption</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-pledges-to-double-chip-production-in-5-yrs-build-ai-supply-chains-free-of-disruption</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-pledges-to-double-chip-production-in-5-yrs-build-ai-supply-chains-free-of-disruption</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:25 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[NEW YORK, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Number of int&amp;apos;l flight passengers up 10 pct this year despite hikes in oil prices</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/number-of-intl-flight-passengers-up-10-pct-this-year-despite-hikes-in-oil-prices</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/number-of-intl-flight-passengers-up-10-pct-this-year-despite-hikes-in-oil-prices</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Yonhap) -- The number of international flight passengers using ... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>China routes emerge as key revenue source for struggling Korean LCCs</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/china-routes-emerge-as-key-revenue-source-for-struggling-korean-lccs</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ China is emerging as a critical earnings lifeline for Korea’s struggling low-cost carriers (LCCs), offering them access to fast-growing passenger demand and lucrative business traffic as growth in other short-haul markets loses steam. Some 2.13 million passengers traveled between Korea and China in August, surpassing the previous monthly record of about 2.07 million set in August 2016, before the fallout from the deployment of a U.S. missile defense system in Korea severely disrupted bilateral tourism. The August figure was up 27.5 percent from a year earlier and 9.7 percent from July, according to data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The rebound comes as Korean airlines are gaining access to some of the most commercially attractive China routes. In the latest allocation of traffic rights, the government gave major LCCs additional slots on routes linking Seoul with Beijing and Shanghai, as well as Guangzhou, Dalian and other Chinese cities. Jeju Air and Eastar Jet each secured seven weekly flights on the Incheon-Beijing route, while Parata Air and Air Premia re ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[China is emerging as a critical earnings lifeline for Korea’s struggling low-cost carriers (LCCs), offering them access to fast-growing passenger demand and lucrative business traffic as growth in other short-haul markets loses steam. Some 2.13 million passengers traveled between Korea and China in August, surpassing the previous monthly record of about 2.07 million set in August 2016, before the fallout from the deployment of a U.S. missile defense system in Korea severely disrupted bilateral tourism. The August figure was up 27.5 percent from a year earlier and 9.7 percent from July, according to data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The rebound comes as Korean airlines are gaining access to some of the most commercially attractive China routes. In the latest allocation of traffic rights, the government gave major LCCs additional slots on routes linking Seoul with Beijing and Shanghai, as well as Guangzhou, Dalian and other Chinese cities. Jeju Air and Eastar Jet each secured seven weekly flights on the Incheon-Beijing route, while Parata Air and Air Premia re]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hyundai Motor poised to rank No. 3 in US quarterly sales, closing in on Ford</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hyundai-motor-poised-to-rank-no-3-in-us-quarterly-sales-closing-in-on-ford</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/hyundai-motor-poised-to-rank-no-3-in-us-quarterly-sales-closing-in-on-ford</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hyundai Motor Group is poised to overtake Ford Motor in quarterly vehicle sales in the United States for the first time, underscoring the growing presence of the Korean automaker in the world’s largest car market. Cox Automotive estimates that the group’s three brands — Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis — will sell 511,421 vehicles in the U.S. between July and September, up 6.5 percent from a year earlier. By contrast, Ford is projected to sell 504,172 vehicles, down 7.1 percent, according to the market researcher’s latest forecast. If the estimates hold, Hyundai Motor Group would rank third in quarterly U.S. sales behind General Motors, with 671,706 vehicles, and Toyota Motor, with 642,707. The result would mark the first time the Korean group has surpassed Ford on a quarterly basis. The shift comes as U.S. consumers increasingly favor fuel-efficient vehicles amid elevated gasoline prices. Utilizing the market condition, Hyundai Motor Group has been going all-out to expand hybrid sales in the U.S. However, Ford sells much fewer hybrid or fuel-efficient vehicles there. Cox Automotiv ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>Coupang dispute raises stakes in Korea&amp;apos;s $350 bil. US investment talks</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/coupang-dispute-raises-stakes-in-koreas-350-bil-us-investment-talks</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/coupang-dispute-raises-stakes-in-koreas-350-bil-us-investment-talks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Korean regulators’ hardline stance toward Coupang is complicating Seoul’s talks with Washington over the next stages of its planned $350 billion investment in the United States. The latest development came Wednesday when the Seoul High Court rejected Coupang’s request to suspend the effect of a Fair Trade Commission (FTC) decision ordering an on-site inspection of the U.S.-headquartered e-commerce firm’s alleged violations of a local fair transaction act. Coupang had refused to cooperate with the probe, arguing that the FTC failed to provide advance notice. The court ruling allows the FTC to proceed with the investigation. FTC Chairman Ju Biung-ghi has vowed to review the agency’s internal rules to close what he described as loopholes that allow companies to delay or evade investigations through court injunctions. He has also rejected U.S. criticism that the regulator is discriminating against American companies, saying the FTC will continue to enforce Korean law without regard to nationality. The confrontation is particularly sensitive, as Korea and the U.S. work to flesh out t ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Korean regulators’ hardline stance toward Coupang is complicating Seoul’s talks with Washington over the next stages of its planned $350 billion investment in the United States. The latest development came Wednesday when the Seoul High Court rejected Coupang’s request to suspend the effect of a Fair Trade Commission (FTC) decision ordering an on-site inspection of the U.S.-headquartered e-commerce firm’s alleged violations of a local fair transaction act. Coupang had refused to cooperate with the probe, arguing that the FTC failed to provide advance notice. The court ruling allows the FTC to proceed with the investigation. FTC Chairman Ju Biung-ghi has vowed to review the agency’s internal rules to close what he described as loopholes that allow companies to delay or evade investigations through court injunctions. He has also rejected U.S. criticism that the regulator is discriminating against American companies, saying the FTC will continue to enforce Korean law without regard to nationality. The confrontation is particularly sensitive, as Korea and the U.S. work to flesh out t]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Suspected power bank fire breaks out on Da Nang&#45;bound flight before departure</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/suspected-power-bank-fire-breaks-out-on-da-nang-bound-flight-before-departure</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/suspected-power-bank-fire-breaks-out-on-da-nang-bound-flight-before-departure</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- A fire suspected to have been caused by a power bank... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(5th LD) Xi says U.S., China reach new trade arrangement during summit with Trump: report</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/5th-ld-xi-says-us-china-reach-new-trade-arrangement-during-summit-with-trump-report</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/5th-ld-xi-says-us-china-reach-new-trade-arrangement-during-summit-with-trump-report</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday the ... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday the ...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Lee reaffirms he will not seek reelection through constitutional revision</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-reaffirms-he-will-not-seek-reelection-through-constitutional-revision</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-reaffirms-he-will-not-seek-reelection-through-constitutional-revision</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MEXICO CITY, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed Thursday th... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) Lee reaffirms he will not seek reelection through constitutional revision</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-reaffirms-he-will-not-seek-reelection-through-constitutional-revision</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-reaffirms-he-will-not-seek-reelection-through-constitutional-revision</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MEXICO CITY, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed Thursday th... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) Highway congestion builds on Chuseok as S. Koreans travel to hometowns</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-highway-congestion-builds-on-chuseok-as-s-koreans-travel-to-hometowns</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-highway-congestion-builds-on-chuseok-as-s-koreans-travel-to-hometowns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- Heavy traffic clogged expressways across South Korea... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- Heavy traffic clogged expressways across South Korea...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Presidential official pledges prompt, thorough probe into DMZ explosions</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/presidential-official-pledges-prompt-thorough-probe-into-dmz-explosions</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/presidential-official-pledges-prompt-thorough-probe-into-dmz-explosions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MEXICO CITY, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- A presidential official has pledged a prompt a... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[MEXICO CITY, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- A presidential official has pledged a prompt a...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(2nd LD) Lee says Ukraine disclosed transfer of 2 N.K. soldiers in breach of non&#45;disclosure agreement</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-lee-says-ukraine-disclosed-transfer-of-2-nk-soldiers-in-breach-of-non-disclosure-agreement</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-lee-says-ukraine-disclosed-transfer-of-2-nk-soldiers-in-breach-of-non-disclosure-agreement</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MEXICO CITY/SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[MEXICO CITY/SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on ...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>JCS chief visits Army unit ahead of on&#45;site probe into suspected DMZ land mine blast</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/jcs-chief-visits-army-unit-ahead-of-on-site-probe-into-suspected-dmz-land-mine-blast</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/jcs-chief-visits-army-unit-ahead-of-on-site-probe-into-suspected-dmz-land-mine-blast</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chairman Gen. Jin Yong-s... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chairman Gen. Jin Yong-s...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(2nd LD) Traffic to hometowns eases, back to cities still heavy on Chuseok evening</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-traffic-to-hometowns-eases-back-to-cities-still-heavy-on-chuseok-evening</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-traffic-to-hometowns-eases-back-to-cities-still-heavy-on-chuseok-evening</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- Expressway traffic headed to people&#039;s hometowns ease... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- Expressway traffic headed to people's hometowns ease...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(LEAD) Ukraine recently sent 2 N. Korean POWs to S. Korea: Zelenskyy</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-ukraine-recently-sent-2-n-korean-pows-to-s-korea-zelenskyy</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-ukraine-recently-sent-2-n-korean-pows-to-s-korea-zelenskyy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- Ukraine has recently sent two North Korean soldiers ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:58 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(2nd LD) Ukraine recently sent 2 N. Korean POWs to S. Korea: Zelenskyy</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-ukraine-recently-sent-2-n-korean-pows-to-s-korea-zelenskyy</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:58 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>S. Korea vows continued support for Ukraine in FM talks</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-vows-continued-support-for-ukraine-in-fm-talks</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-vows-continued-support-for-ukraine-in-fm-talks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun pledged continued support ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:58 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee says combining S. Korea&amp;apos;s technology with Mexico&amp;apos;s industrial base can create new growth</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-says-combining-s-koreas-technology-with-mexicos-industrial-base-can-create-new-growth</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-says-combining-s-koreas-technology-with-mexicos-industrial-base-can-create-new-growth</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Traffic clogged on highways as people travel for Chuseok</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/traffic-clogged-on-highways-as-people-travel-for-chuseok</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:58 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) Traffic eases on 1st night of Chuseok as people head home</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-traffic-eases-on-1st-night-of-chuseok-as-people-head-home</link>
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<title>(URGENT) Russia invites N. Korean leader to visit: TASS</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-russia-invites-n-korean-leader-to-visit-tass</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Russia invites N. Korean leader to visit: TASS</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/russia-invites-n-korean-leader-to-visit-tass</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/russia-invites-n-korean-leader-to-visit-tass</guid>
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<title>(LEAD) Russia invites N. Korean leader to visit: TASS</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-russia-invites-n-korean-leader-to-visit-tass</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-russia-invites-n-korean-leader-to-visit-tass</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>[Column] US teens weren’t the only ones affected by Meta’s addictive design</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/column-us-teens-werent-the-only-ones-affected-by-metas-addictive-design</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:56 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Korea’s suicide rate falls, but rises to record high among teenagers</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/koreas-suicide-rate-falls-but-rises-to-record-high-among-teenagers</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:55 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>Trump tells Lee he’ll work toward dialogue with North Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-tells-lee-hell-work-toward-dialogue-with-north-korea</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:54 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>South Korea’s president forgoes ‘denuclearization’ for ‘peninsula free from nuclear weapons’ in UN speech</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/south-koreas-president-forgoes-denuclearization-for-peninsula-free-from-nuclear-weapons-in-un-speech</link>
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<title>Behind AI doomsday prophecies, US and China jockey for lead in tech race</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/behind-ai-doomsday-prophecies-us-and-china-jockey-for-lead-in-tech-race</link>
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<title>North Korea claims Sunday’s launches were of upgraded hypersonic missiles</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/north-korea-claims-sundays-launches-were-of-upgraded-hypersonic-missiles</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:53 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Texas gas plant selected as first project under Korea’s $200 billion US investment plan</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/texas-gas-plant-selected-as-first-project-under-koreas-200-billion-us-investment-plan</link>
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<title>Lee’s approach runs risk of normalizing North Korea as a nuclear power</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lees-approach-runs-risk-of-normalizing-north-korea-as-a-nuclear-power</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:52 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>[Korea travels] Pyeongchang is so much more than the Olympics</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korea-travels-pyeongchang-is-so-much-more-than-the-olympics</link>
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<title>Korea to waive highway tolls during this week’s Chuseok holiday</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korea-to-waive-highway-tolls-during-this-weeks-chuseok-holiday</link>
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<title>N. Korea rejects IAEA resolution, vows to maintain nuclear force amid U.S. threats</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-rejects-iaea-resolution-vows-to-maintain-nuclear-force-amid-us-threats</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:00:38 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>N.K. leader calls for &amp;apos;most concentrated and destructive&amp;apos; artillery capability</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/nk-leader-calls-for-most-concentrated-and-destructive-artillery-capability</link>
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<title>(LEAD) N. Korea rejects IAEA resolution, vows to maintain nuclear force amid U.S. threats</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-n-korea-rejects-iaea-resolution-vows-to-maintain-nuclear-force-amid-us-threats</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:00:38 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Unification ministry plans to send over 1,400 medical items to Pyongyang hospital</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/unification-ministry-plans-to-send-over-1400-medical-items-to-pyongyang-hospital</link>
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<title>N. Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: S. Korean military</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-fires-unidentified-projectile-toward-east-sea-s-korean-military</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired at least one identified projectile... ]]></description>
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<title>Heavy truck spotted on unopened Yalu River bridge, stokes rumors of opening</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/heavy-truck-spotted-on-unopened-yalu-river-bridge-stokes-rumors-of-opening</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ BEIJING, Sept. 20 (Yonhap) -- A heavy truck was spotted Sunday crossing the New ... ]]></description>
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<title>(LEAD) N. Korea fires 1 short&#45;range ballistic missile toward East Sea: S. Korean military</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-n-korea-fires-1-short-range-ballistic-missile-toward-east-sea-s-korean-military</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(2nd LD) N. Korea fires 1 short&#45;range ballistic missile toward East Sea: S. Korean military</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-n-korea-fires-1-short-range-ballistic-missile-toward-east-sea-s-korean-military</link>
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<title>(3rd LD) N. Korea fires additional projectile after short&#45;range ballistic missile launch: S. Korean military</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-n-korea-fires-additional-projectile-after-short-range-ballistic-missile-launch-s-korean-military</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(4th LD) N. Korea fires 2 short&#45;range ballistic missiles hours apart ahead of Trump&#45;Xi summit</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/4th-ld-n-korea-fires-2-short-range-ballistic-missiles-hours-apart-ahead-of-trump-xi-summit</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>[100 top sites] ① Korean public picks leading tourism destinations</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/100-top-sites-%E2%91%A0-korean-public-picks-leading-tourism-destinations</link>
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<title>[100 top sites] ② Three recommended spots for autumn &amp;apos;run trips&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/100-top-sites-%E2%91%A1-three-recommended-spots-for-autumn-run-trips</link>
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<title>Eastern provincial city kicks off int&amp;apos;l taekwondo forms tourney</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/eastern-provincial-city-kicks-off-intl-taekwondo-forms-tourney</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:00:50 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>Soccer team starts Asian Games with dominant 4&#45;1 win over Qatar</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/soccer-team-starts-asian-games-with-dominant-4-1-win-over-qatar</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The men&#039;s national soccer team on Sept. 15 routed Qatar, 4-1, in their opening Group D game of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Rugby Stadium in Nagoya, Japan. Shown is Eom Ji-sung celebrat ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:00:48 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>(Movie Review) &amp;apos;The Assassin(s)&amp;apos; paints vivid snapshot of 1970s Korea in tribute to those who lived through it</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/movie-review-the-assassins-paints-vivid-snapshot-of-1970s-korea-in-tribute-to-those-who-lived-through-it</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The 1974 assassination attempt on then South Korean ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:00:47 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>S. Korea continues to suffer deficit in cultural, knowledge services trade in H1: BOK</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-continues-to-suffer-deficit-in-cultural-knowledge-services-trade-in-h1-bok</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Despite a trade surplus in the K-pop and other cultu... ]]></description>
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<title>BIFF names Chinese auteur Zhang Yimou as Competition jury chief</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/biff-names-chinese-auteur-zhang-yimou-as-competition-jury-chief</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou has been tapp... ]]></description>
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<title>Cortis&amp;apos; &amp;apos;GreenGreen&amp;apos; tops 4 mln copies in sales</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/cortis-greengreen-tops-4-mln-copies-in-sales</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Cortis has surpassed 4 million copie... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>BLACKPINK&amp;apos;s Rose drops new single &amp;apos;New Trick&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/blackpinks-rose-drops-new-single-new-trick</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- Rose of K-pop supergroup BLACKPINK released her new ... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Korean director Yeon Sang&#45;ho credits mother for inspiring new film &amp;apos;Paradise Lost&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korean-director-yeon-sang-ho-credits-mother-for-inspiring-new-film-paradise-lost</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- Yeon Sang-ho, the prolific Korean filmmaker behind t... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Singer&#45;actor IU donates 200 mln won on debut anniversary</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/singer-actor-iu-donates-200-mln-won-on-debut-anniversary</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actor IU has donated 200 million won (US$144,... ]]></description>
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<title>Woman under probe for allegedly eavesdropping on singer Cha Eun&#45;woo</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/woman-under-probe-for-allegedly-eavesdropping-on-singer-cha-eun-woo</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- A woman is being investigated on suspicion of eavesd... ]]></description>
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<title>BTS, Cortis land 3rd nomination at 2026 MTV Video Music Awards</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/bts-cortis-land-3rd-nomination-at-2026-mtv-video-music-awards</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS and rookie Cortis have secured ... ]]></description>
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<title>Stray Kids&amp;apos; Bang Chan donates 200 mln won for rehabilitation patients, Nepal relief</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/stray-kids-bang-chan-donates-200-mln-won-for-rehabilitation-patients-nepal-relief</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Yonhap) -- Bang Chan of K-pop boy band Stray Kids has donated 2... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Electronic payments gain over 12 pct in H1: data</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/electronic-payments-gain-over-12-pct-in-h1-data</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- The amount of payments made electronically in South ... ]]></description>
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<title>N.K.&amp;apos;s nuclear test may have triggered over 1,300 earthquakes: report</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/nks-nuclear-test-may-have-triggered-over-1300-earthquakes-report</link>
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<title>S. Korea, Indonesia agree to expand partnerships in halal certification</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-indonesia-agree-to-expand-partnerships-in-halal-certification</link>
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<title>Samsung Exynos chipset market share rises to 9 pct in Q2</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-exynos-chipset-market-share-rises-to-9-pct-in-q2</link>
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<title>(URGENT) Seoul stocks soar over 2 pct on eased inflation woes</title>
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<title>Seoul stocks soar over 2 pct on eased inflation woes</title>
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<title>(LEAD) Seoul stocks soar over 2 pct on eased inflation woes</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-seoul-stocks-soar-over-2-pct-on-eased-inflation-woes</link>
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<title>(2nd LD) Seoul stocks soar over 2 pct on eased inflation woes</title>
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<title>S. Korean won slightly weakens against U.S. dollar after BOJ&amp;apos;s expected rate hike</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korean-won-slightly-weakens-against-us-dollar-after-bojs-expected-rate-hike</link>
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<title>Seoul freezes fuel price caps amid Mideast tensions</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/seoul-freezes-fuel-price-caps-amid-mideast-tensions</link>
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<title>Coway launches slim office chair combining recliner, massage functions</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/coway-launches-slim-office-chair-combining-recliner-massage-functions</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Coway has launched the Berex Triple Chair 2 Slim, a multifunctional chair that combines the functions of an office chair, recliner and massage chair. The new product reflects growing demand for space-saving furniture as housing costs rise and one- and two-person households become more common, the home appliance maker said. The Triple Chair 2 Slim is 9 percent smaller in volume than the previous model, making it easier to fit into tight spaces. It also features hidden wheels that give the chair a cleaner look while making it easier to move. The chair is designed for people who spend long hours sitting, such as those working from home or studying. The massage balls are tucked inside the backrest when the massage function is not in use, reducing pressure on the back. The head cushion supports the head and neck, while the seat height can be adjusted by up to 5 centimeters to suit different body types. The backrest can be reclined from 110 degrees for working to 150 degrees for relaxing. Users can also adjust the backrest and leg rest separately for a more comfortable position. The chair also f ]]></description>
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<title>Hyundai Steel earns ISO 37301 certification for compliance management</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hyundai Steel has obtained ISO 37301 certification, an international standard for compliance management systems, recognizing its efforts to align its compliance framework with global standards. The steelmaker held a ceremony Wednesday at its Pangyo office in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, attended by Hyundai Steel Executive Vice President Seo Sang-weon, head of management support, and Korea Fair Competition Federation Chairman Park Jae-kyu. During the ceremony, the two sides shared the results of the certification process and discussed ways to further strengthen Hyundai Steel’s compliance management system. ISO 37301 is established by the International Organization for Standardization. It assesses whether a company has systems in place to comply with laws and internal rules and to identify, prevent and manage compliance risks. As part of the certification process, Hyundai Steel analyzed its business environment and stakeholder requirements, assessed potential compliance risks in key business processes and established measures to manage them and areas for improvement. The company also esta ]]></description>
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<title>Samsung Exynos chipset market share rises to 9% in Q2</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Samsung Electronics&#039; Exynos application processors (APs) accounted for 9 percent of global smartphone AP shipments in the second quarter, the highest level since the data was first compiled in 2024, industry data showed Friday. The figure was up 2 percentage points from the previous quarter and 3 percentage points from a year earlier, according to market researcher Counterpoint Research. APs, often described as the brains of mobile devices, handle core computing tasks needed to run operating systems and applications. The increase was driven by stronger Exynos shipments across both premium and mid-range smartphones. The flagship Exynos 2600, used in Samsung&#039;s Galaxy S26 series, contributed to growth in the premium segment, while Exynos chips used in the Galaxy A57 and A37 supported shipments in the mid-range segment. Taiwan&#039;s MediaTek, which makes Dimensity and Helio chipsets for a wide range of smartphones, led the market with a 31 percent share in the second quarter, data showed. U.S.-based Qualcomm, which makes Snapdragon chipsets, followed with 23 percent, while Apple, which designs its ]]></description>
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<title>The Met Unveils huge facade sculptures by Liu Wei in partnership with Genesis</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Korean luxury automotive brand Genesis has unveiled its latest high-profile cultural initiative at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, filling the grand niches of the museum’s Fifth Avenue facade with four new monumental sculptures by Chinese artist Liu Wei. “The Genesis Facade Commission: Liu Wei, Speculation” opened Thursday (local time) and will remain on view through June 8, 2027, marking the third commission presented through Genesis’ multiyear partnership with the museum. Liu’s four works — “Speculation / Λ,” “Speculation / G,” “Speculation / c” and “Speculation / h” — draw on architectural fragments and bodily forms assembled from fiberglass composite, steel, aluminum alloy, polyurethane paint and bovine rawhide. The sculptures explore fragmentation, transformation and renewal, examining cycles of rupture and repair amid rapid social and cultural change. The human hand appears throughout the commission as a recurring motif, connecting recognizable forms with more fantastical ones while reflecting Liu’s interest in transformation, perception and imagina ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Korean luxury automotive brand Genesis has unveiled its latest high-profile cultural initiative at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, filling the grand niches of the museum’s Fifth Avenue facade with four new monumental sculptures by Chinese artist Liu Wei. “The Genesis Facade Commission: Liu Wei, Speculation” opened Thursday (local time) and will remain on view through June 8, 2027, marking the third commission presented through Genesis’ multiyear partnership with the museum. Liu’s four works — “Speculation / Λ,” “Speculation / G,” “Speculation / c” and “Speculation / h” — draw on architectural fragments and bodily forms assembled from fiberglass composite, steel, aluminum alloy, polyurethane paint and bovine rawhide. The sculptures explore fragmentation, transformation and renewal, examining cycles of rupture and repair amid rapid social and cultural change. The human hand appears throughout the commission as a recurring motif, connecting recognizable forms with more fantastical ones while reflecting Liu’s interest in transformation, perception and imagina]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hyundai E&amp;amp;C to lead gov&amp;apos;t push for 100&#45;megawatt green hydrogen plants</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hyundai-ec-to-lead-govt-push-for-100-megawatt-green-hydrogen-plants</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Global construction giant Hyundai Engineering &amp; Construction (E&amp;C) is stepping up its clean-energy push, heading a state-backed project to engineer large-scale green hydrogen facilities capable of generating over 100 megawatts of zero-carbon fuel. Hyundai E&amp;C said Friday that its HMG Construction Research Institute will lead the project, which is being promoted by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. The project aims to develop a comprehensive design package covering plant systems, core processes and operating configurations for large-scale hydrogen production, with the goal of bringing the technology to a level suitable for demonstration and commercialization. Hyundai E&amp;C will lead a consortium that includes Hyundai Engineering, Hyundai Motor, Hanwha Global, Korea Midland Power, Mirae Standards Research Institute, Seoul National University and Korea University. Hyundai E&amp;C will be responsible for developing the basic engineering package and conducting an economic feasibility assessment, according to the company. The project will also use artificial intelligence and dynamic si ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Global construction giant Hyundai Engineering & Construction (E&C) is stepping up its clean-energy push, heading a state-backed project to engineer large-scale green hydrogen facilities capable of generating over 100 megawatts of zero-carbon fuel. Hyundai E&C said Friday that its HMG Construction Research Institute will lead the project, which is being promoted by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. The project aims to develop a comprehensive design package covering plant systems, core processes and operating configurations for large-scale hydrogen production, with the goal of bringing the technology to a level suitable for demonstration and commercialization. Hyundai E&C will lead a consortium that includes Hyundai Engineering, Hyundai Motor, Hanwha Global, Korea Midland Power, Mirae Standards Research Institute, Seoul National University and Korea University. Hyundai E&C will be responsible for developing the basic engineering package and conducting an economic feasibility assessment, according to the company. The project will also use artificial intelligence and dynamic si]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Toss tests blockchain system for public payments</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/toss-tests-blockchain-system-for-public-payments</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Toss, Korea’s dominant financial super-app, has completed a proof of concept with the state-run Korea Minting, Security Printing and ID Card Operating Corp. for a blockchain-based public payment infrastructure connecting digital currency with existing payment systems, the companies said Friday. The project follows a memorandum of understanding signed in April and examines whether blockchain-based digital currency can work with existing public payment infrastructure. Toss and Korea Minting, Security Printing and ID Card Operating Corp. built a separate test environment for local love gift certificates and implemented the full payment process, from charging gift certificate tokens with blockchain-based digital currency to payments and merchant settlements. The system uses Optimism, an ethereum layer 2 network, to process transactions while linking digital currency transfers with transactions handled by existing payment systems. The companies also tested Privacy Boost, a privacy solution designed to protect sensitive transaction information from exposure on a public blockchain during paym ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Toss, Korea’s dominant financial super-app, has completed a proof of concept with the state-run Korea Minting, Security Printing and ID Card Operating Corp. for a blockchain-based public payment infrastructure connecting digital currency with existing payment systems, the companies said Friday. The project follows a memorandum of understanding signed in April and examines whether blockchain-based digital currency can work with existing public payment infrastructure. Toss and Korea Minting, Security Printing and ID Card Operating Corp. built a separate test environment for local love gift certificates and implemented the full payment process, from charging gift certificate tokens with blockchain-based digital currency to payments and merchant settlements. The system uses Optimism, an ethereum layer 2 network, to process transactions while linking digital currency transfers with transactions handled by existing payment systems. The companies also tested Privacy Boost, a privacy solution designed to protect sensitive transaction information from exposure on a public blockchain during paym]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hankook Tire extends OE supply deal with Europe&amp;apos;s Schmitz Cargobull</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hankook-tire-extends-oe-supply-deal-with-europes-schmitz-cargobull</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hankook Tire &amp; Technology said it has signed a four-year deal to keep supplying original equipment (OE) tires — tires installed on vehicles at the factory, before they reach dealers — to German trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull, extending a partnership that dates back more than a decade. Under the agreement, which runs from July 2026 through June 2030, Hankook will supply truck and bus radial (TBR) tires for Schmitz Cargobull&#039;s new trailers across Europe, the company said. Hankook first began supplying OE tires to Schmitz Cargobull in 2013 and has since expanded the range of products it provides. Schmitz Cargobull, headquartered in Germany, is Europe&#039;s largest trailer manufacturer, with production plants across the continent, including in the United Kingdom, Spain, Lithuania, Romania and Turkey. The company makes refrigerated semi-trailers and dump trailers, among other commercial vehicle equipment, and is a major supplier to Europe&#039;s logistics industry. The tires supplied under the deal will use Hankook&#039;s Smartec platform, its top-tier TBR technology line. Products include the ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hankook Tire & Technology said it has signed a four-year deal to keep supplying original equipment (OE) tires — tires installed on vehicles at the factory, before they reach dealers — to German trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull, extending a partnership that dates back more than a decade. Under the agreement, which runs from July 2026 through June 2030, Hankook will supply truck and bus radial (TBR) tires for Schmitz Cargobull's new trailers across Europe, the company said. Hankook first began supplying OE tires to Schmitz Cargobull in 2013 and has since expanded the range of products it provides. Schmitz Cargobull, headquartered in Germany, is Europe's largest trailer manufacturer, with production plants across the continent, including in the United Kingdom, Spain, Lithuania, Romania and Turkey. The company makes refrigerated semi-trailers and dump trailers, among other commercial vehicle equipment, and is a major supplier to Europe's logistics industry. The tires supplied under the deal will use Hankook's Smartec platform, its top-tier TBR technology line. Products include the]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hanwha Systems joins Korea&amp;apos;s national space debris tracking system</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hanwha-systems-joins-koreas-national-space-debris-tracking-system</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/hanwha-systems-joins-koreas-national-space-debris-tracking-system</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hanwha Systems said Friday it has signed a contract with the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) to join, as the private-sector developer, a national system for tracking and predicting collisions among objects in orbit. The deal, signed Sept. 9, makes Hanwha Systems a system developer for the Korean Space Situational Awareness system (K-SSA) — a project under the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA), the country&#039;s space agency. Space situational awareness refers to observing and analyzing the position and orbit of objects in space to detect and forecast risks such as collisions or objects falling back to Earth. The company said the number of satellites in low Earth orbit has grown sharply in recent years, raising the risk of collisions between spacecraft and both artificial and natural objects in orbit — from defunct satellites to debris and meteoroids — and adding urgency to efforts to protect national space assets. Under the project, KASI will serve as the lead research institute, setting the mission, operating concept and system requirements for the K-SSA system ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hanwha Systems said Friday it has signed a contract with the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) to join, as the private-sector developer, a national system for tracking and predicting collisions among objects in orbit. The deal, signed Sept. 9, makes Hanwha Systems a system developer for the Korean Space Situational Awareness system (K-SSA) — a project under the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA), the country's space agency. Space situational awareness refers to observing and analyzing the position and orbit of objects in space to detect and forecast risks such as collisions or objects falling back to Earth. The company said the number of satellites in low Earth orbit has grown sharply in recent years, raising the risk of collisions between spacecraft and both artificial and natural objects in orbit — from defunct satellites to debris and meteoroids — and adding urgency to efforts to protect national space assets. Under the project, KASI will serve as the lead research institute, setting the mission, operating concept and system requirements for the K-SSA system]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Foreigners snap 7&#45;month sell&#45;offs of Korean stocks in August</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/foreigners-snap-7-month-sell-offs-of-korean-stocks-in-august</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/foreigners-snap-7-month-sell-offs-of-korean-stocks-in-august</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Foreign investors ended their seven-month sell-offs of Korean stocks in August amid extended geopolitical risks and woes over artificial intelligence (AI) profitability, data showed Friday. Offshore investors scooped up a net 340 billion won ($246 million) worth of local stocks last month, snapping their selling binge for seven consecutive months, according to the data from the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS). Following their net purchases in August, offshore investors owned 2,281 trillion won worth of local stocks, or 34.8 percent of total market capitalization. By country, investors from the United States were the top buyers in August by purchasing a net 13.4 trillion won, followed by Ireland with 3.2 trillion won of buying, the latest findings showed. In the local bond market, foreign investors sold a net 3.94 trillion won worth of local debt last month. Their holdings of Korean bonds stood at 330 trillion won as of end-August, accounting for 11.4 percent of listed bonds here, the FSS revealed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:00:43 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Foreigners, snap, 7-month, sell-offs, Korean, stocks, August</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Foreign investors ended their seven-month sell-offs of Korean stocks in August amid extended geopolitical risks and woes over artificial intelligence (AI) profitability, data showed Friday. Offshore investors scooped up a net 340 billion won ($246 million) worth of local stocks last month, snapping their selling binge for seven consecutive months, according to the data from the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS). Following their net purchases in August, offshore investors owned 2,281 trillion won worth of local stocks, or 34.8 percent of total market capitalization. By country, investors from the United States were the top buyers in August by purchasing a net 13.4 trillion won, followed by Ireland with 3.2 trillion won of buying, the latest findings showed. In the local bond market, foreign investors sold a net 3.94 trillion won worth of local debt last month. Their holdings of Korean bonds stood at 330 trillion won as of end-August, accounting for 11.4 percent of listed bonds here, the FSS revealed.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hyosung Heavy Industries forms US joint venture to make high&#45;voltage circuit breakers</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hyosung-heavy-industries-forms-us-joint-venture-to-make-high-voltage-circuit-breakers</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/hyosung-heavy-industries-forms-us-joint-venture-to-make-high-voltage-circuit-breakers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hyosung Heavy Industries is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint through a new joint venture to produce high-voltage circuit breakers in Pennsylvania. The company said June 16 that its subsidiary, Hyosung HICO, signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Quanta Services to establish Hyosung Hico Breaker, a joint venture for gas circuit breakers. The joint venture, incorporated in July, will begin manufacturing high-voltage circuit breakers ranging from 72.5 kilovolts to 800 kilovolts as early as October. Production will take place at Quanta&#039;s existing facility in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Quanta Services is a major U.S. engineering, procurement and construction company specializing in power and energy infrastructure. It serves utilities, power generation and energy storage projects, data centers, telecommunications providers and other customers across the United States. The partnership combines Hyosung&#039;s power equipment expertise with Quanta&#039;s infrastructure capabilities as the Korean company expands its presence in the U.S. power market. With more than 50 years of experience in high-v ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:00:43 +0900</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hyosung Heavy Industries is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint through a new joint venture to produce high-voltage circuit breakers in Pennsylvania. The company said June 16 that its subsidiary, Hyosung HICO, signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Quanta Services to establish Hyosung Hico Breaker, a joint venture for gas circuit breakers. The joint venture, incorporated in July, will begin manufacturing high-voltage circuit breakers ranging from 72.5 kilovolts to 800 kilovolts as early as October. Production will take place at Quanta's existing facility in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Quanta Services is a major U.S. engineering, procurement and construction company specializing in power and energy infrastructure. It serves utilities, power generation and energy storage projects, data centers, telecommunications providers and other customers across the United States. The partnership combines Hyosung's power equipment expertise with Quanta's infrastructure capabilities as the Korean company expands its presence in the U.S. power market. With more than 50 years of experience in high-v]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>DP lawmaker fined 10 mln won, faces loss of Assembly seat</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/dp-lawmaker-fined-10-mln-won-faces-loss-of-assembly-seat</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/dp-lawmaker-fined-10-mln-won-faces-loss-of-assembly-seat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- A court on Friday sentenced Rep. Jeong Jun-ho of the... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee reaffirms commitment to establishing peace regime on Korean Peninsula</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-reaffirms-commitment-to-establishing-peace-regime-on-korean-peninsula</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-reaffirms-commitment-to-establishing-peace-regime-on-korean-peninsula</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday reiterated his com... ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday reiterated his com...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>U.S. ambassador says S. Korea&#45;U.S. alliance &amp;apos;linchpin&amp;apos; of peace on Korean Peninsula</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/us-ambassador-says-s-korea-us-alliance-linchpin-of-peace-on-korean-peninsula</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/us-ambassador-says-s-korea-us-alliance-linchpin-of-peace-on-korean-peninsula</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel on Fri... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel on Fri...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Prosecutors indict Jeju police officer over mishandling of missing person cases</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/prosecutors-indict-jeju-police-officer-over-mishandling-of-missing-person-cases</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/prosecutors-indict-jeju-police-officer-over-mishandling-of-missing-person-cases</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ JEJU, South Korea, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors on Friday indicted a police ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:00:42 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Confirmation hearing for special inspector nominee held for 1st time in 11 years</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/confirmation-hearing-for-special-inspector-nominee-held-for-1st-time-in-11-years</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/confirmation-hearing-for-special-inspector-nominee-held-for-1st-time-in-11-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- A parliamentary confirmation hearing was held Friday... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:00:42 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- A parliamentary confirmation hearing was held Friday...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Teacher apprehended for allegedly threatening students with stun gun in Gumi</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/teacher-apprehended-for-allegedly-threatening-students-with-stun-gun-in-gumi</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/teacher-apprehended-for-allegedly-threatening-students-with-stun-gun-in-gumi</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GUMI, South Korea, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- A middle school teacher was apprehended ... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[GUMI, South Korea, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- A middle school teacher was apprehended ...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(LEAD) U.S. ambassador says S. Korea&#45;U.S. alliance &amp;apos;linchpin&amp;apos; of peace on Korean Peninsula</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-us-ambassador-says-s-korea-us-alliance-linchpin-of-peace-on-korean-peninsula</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-us-ambassador-says-s-korea-us-alliance-linchpin-of-peace-on-korean-peninsula</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel on Fri... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:00:42 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel on Fri...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Lee approves appointment of new Supreme Court justice</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-approves-appointment-of-new-supreme-court-justice</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-approves-appointment-of-new-supreme-court-justice</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday approved the appoi... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday approved the appoi...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Lee meets UAE official to discuss continued cooperation</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-meets-uae-official-to-discuss-continued-cooperation</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-meets-uae-official-to-discuss-continued-cooperation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung met with a United Arab Emira... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lee, meets, UAE, official, discuss, continued, cooperation</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung met with a United Arab Emira...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Lee says he has ‘absolutely no intention’ of seeking second term</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-says-he-has-absolutely-no-intention-of-seeking-second-term</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:00:40 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Koreans only spend 33 years ‘in the black,’ government finds</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/koreans-only-spend-33-years-in-the-black-government-finds</link>
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<title>Lee says Korea won’t send troops to war but is weighing bigger naval role</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-says-korea-wont-send-troops-to-war-but-is-weighing-bigger-naval-role</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Touting ‘irreversible’ nuclear status, Pyongyang mocks ‘delusions about denuclearization’</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/touting-irreversible-nuclear-status-pyongyang-mocks-delusions-about-denuclearization</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:00:38 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee says US investment talks continue because of unpalatable terms</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-says-us-investment-talks-continue-because-of-unpalatable-terms</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Wider US&#45;Korea rate gap raises odds of another BOK hike</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/wider-us-korea-rate-gap-raises-odds-of-another-bok-hike</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>83&#45;year&#45;old daughter from ‘divided family’ treasures father’s last letter from 1949</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/83-year-old-daughter-from-divided-family-treasures-fathers-last-letter-from-1949</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:00:36 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Court upholds requirement for minister&amp;apos;s approval to bring items from N. Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/court-upholds-requirement-for-ministers-approval-to-bring-items-from-n-korea</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/court-upholds-requirement-for-ministers-approval-to-bring-items-from-n-korea</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:04 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>S. Korean, U.S. troops conduct annual explosive ordinance disposal drills</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korean-us-troops-conduct-annual-explosive-ordinance-disposal-drills</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:04 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>30 sent to prosecution over drug smuggling via food packets, cosmetic containers</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/30-sent-to-prosecution-over-drug-smuggling-via-food-packets-cosmetic-containers</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:04 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>Foreign ministry says Hormuz talks focus on navigation, energy security over U.S. ties</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/foreign-ministry-says-hormuz-talks-focus-on-navigation-energy-security-over-us-ties</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/foreign-ministry-says-hormuz-talks-focus-on-navigation-energy-security-over-us-ties</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Discussions over South Korea&#039;s potential role in sec... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:04 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Foreign, ministry, says, Hormuz, talks, focus, navigation, energy, security, over, U.S., ties</media:keywords>
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<title>(Asiad) S. Korea to send rapid response team to Nagoya for incidents involving Koreans</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/asiad-s-korea-to-send-rapid-response-team-to-nagoya-for-incidents-involving-koreans</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/asiad-s-korea-to-send-rapid-response-team-to-nagoya-for-incidents-involving-koreans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Thursday it will dispatch ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:04 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>(LEAD) FM Cho heads to Washington for talks with Rubio on investment, Hormuz, N. Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-fm-cho-heads-to-washington-for-talks-with-rubio-on-investment-hormuz-n-korea</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-fm-cho-heads-to-washington-for-talks-with-rubio-on-investment-hormuz-n-korea</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun left for Washington on Thu... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:04 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) S. Korean Catholic Church voices &amp;apos;deep concerns&amp;apos; over abortion pill plan</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korean-catholic-church-voices-deep-concerns-over-abortion-pill-plan</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korean-catholic-church-voices-deep-concerns-over-abortion-pill-plan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean Catholic Church has expressed &quot;deep... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:04 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LEAD, Korean, Catholic, Church, voices, deep, concerns, over, abortion, pill, plan</media:keywords>
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<title>N. Korean auxiliary boat sinks off S. Korea&amp;apos;s east coast</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korean-auxiliary-boat-sinks-off-s-koreas-east-coast</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korean-auxiliary-boat-sinks-off-s-koreas-east-coast</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ POHANG, South Korea, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- An auxiliary ship belonging to a North... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:04 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Korean, auxiliary, boat, sinks, off, Koreas, east, coast</media:keywords>
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<title>Tajik President Rahmon presented honorary taekwondo black belt</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/tajik-president-rahmon-presented-honorary-taekwondo-black-belt</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/tajik-president-rahmon-presented-honorary-taekwondo-black-belt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmon was presented with an... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:04 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>[Exclusive] Even after Seoul’s planned investments top $200B cap, US asks for more</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/exclusive-even-after-seouls-planned-investments-top-200b-cap-us-asks-for-more</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:02 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>The hidden calculus behind Big Tech’s calls to ‘pace the frontier’ of AI</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/the-hidden-calculus-behind-big-techs-calls-to-pace-the-frontier-of-ai</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:02 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, hidden, calculus, behind, Big, Tech’s, calls, ‘pace, the, frontier’</media:keywords>
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<title>China fears AI threat to regime, but resists US slowdown push</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/china-fears-ai-threat-to-regime-but-resists-us-slowdown-push</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/china-fears-ai-threat-to-regime-but-resists-us-slowdown-push</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:01 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, fears, threat, regime, but, resists, slowdown, push</media:keywords>
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<title>[Correspondent’s column] Korea has its own ‘red lines,’ too</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/correspondents-column-korea-has-its-own-red-lines-too</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:00 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Correspondent’s, column, Korea, has, its, own, ‘red, lines, ’, too</media:keywords>
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<title>[Guest essay] A tribute to Gloria Steinem and her legacy in Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/guest-essay-a-tribute-to-gloria-steinem-and-her-legacy-in-korea</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:00 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Guest, essay, tribute, Gloria, Steinem, and, her, legacy, Korea</media:keywords>
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<title>[Column] Sending troops to Hormuz would be a fatal miscalculation by Seoul</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/column-sending-troops-to-hormuz-would-be-a-fatal-miscalculation-by-seoul</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:00:59 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Column, Sending, troops, Hormuz, would, fatal, miscalculation, Seoul</media:keywords>
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<title>Koreans detained in Georgia ICE raid take legal action against US government</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/koreans-detained-in-georgia-ice-raid-take-legal-action-against-us-government</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:00:58 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Koreans, detained, Georgia, ICE, raid, take, legal, action, against, government</media:keywords>
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<title>After polarizing 3 years, Korea sees sharp drop in tolerance of opposing views</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/after-polarizing-3-years-korea-sees-sharp-drop-in-tolerance-of-opposing-views</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:00:58 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>After, polarizing, years, Korea, sees, sharp, drop, tolerance, opposing, views</media:keywords>
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<title>Lee calls for ‘spirit of Silk Road’ at inaugural summit with Central Asian nations</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-calls-for-spirit-of-silk-road-at-inaugural-summit-with-central-asian-nations</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:00:57 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lee, calls, for, ‘spirit, Silk, Road’, inaugural, summit, with, Central, Asian, nations</media:keywords>
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<title>7 years after overturning abortion ban, Korea to authorize abortion pills</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/7-years-after-overturning-abortion-ban-korea-to-authorize-abortion-pills</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:00:56 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>N. Korea accuses Japan of building war capability, warns of &amp;apos;enormous misfortune&amp;apos;</title>
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<title>Xi, Putin pledge closer &amp;apos;strategic&amp;apos; ties with N. Korea in founding anniv. messages</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/xi-putin-pledge-closer-strategic-ties-with-n-korea-in-founding-anniv-messages</link>
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<title>N. Korean cadres, officials pay tribute to late former state leaders on founding anniv.</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korean-cadres-officials-pay-tribute-to-late-former-state-leaders-on-founding-anniv</link>
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<title>(Yonhap Interview) EU official warns &amp;apos;structural&amp;apos; N. Korea&#45;Russia ties likely to continue beyond Ukraine war</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/yonhap-interview-eu-official-warns-structural-n-korea-russia-ties-likely-to-continue-beyond-ukraine-war</link>
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<title>N.K. leader thanks troops in overseas military operations, calls for patriotism on founding anniv.</title>
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<title>(LEAD) N.K. leader thanks troops in overseas military operations, calls for patriotism on founding anniv.</title>
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<title>U.S. lawmaker calls on State Dept. to revise policy on N. Korea travel ban</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/us-lawmaker-calls-on-state-dept-to-revise-policy-on-n-korea-travel-ban</link>
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<title>(URGENT) N. Korea&amp;apos;s ballistic missiles flew about 250 km: JCS</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-n-koreas-ballistic-missiles-flew-about-250-km-jcs</link>
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<title>Cheong Wa Dae denounces N.K. missile launch as violation of UNSC resolution</title>
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<title>N. Korean state media again silent on missile launches</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korean-state-media-again-silent-on-missile-launches</link>
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<title>[100 top sites] Korean public picks leading tourism destinations</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/100-top-sites-korean-public-picks-leading-tourism-destinations</link>
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<title>Smashing success: badminton queen wins 3rd straight China Masters</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/smashing-success-badminton-queen-wins-3rd-straight-china-masters</link>
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<title>(Yonhap Interview) Spotify committed to exporting K&#45;culture, says APAC executive</title>
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<title>Foreign students in S. Korea top 500,000 for 1st time on Korean cultural boom</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/foreign-students-in-s-korea-top-500000-for-1st-time-on-korean-cultural-boom</link>
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<title>IU to drop self&#45;penned digital single</title>
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<title>BTS&amp;apos; &amp;apos;Arirang&amp;apos; tour tops ticket scalping reports over past year</title>
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<title>Park Hae&#45;il says curiosity led him to take on role of journalist in &amp;apos;The Assassin(s)&amp;apos;</title>
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<title>BTS to stream live concerts in Argentina, Brazil at theaters worldwide</title>
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<title>Aespa to drop digital single featuring new solo pieces from each member</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/aespa-to-drop-digital-single-featuring-new-solo-pieces-from-each-member</link>
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<title>(Movie Review) &amp;apos;The Intern&amp;apos;: charming leads shine in feel&#45;good Korean remake with little edge</title>
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<title>Jung Ho&#45;yeon, Ryu Jun&#45;yeol cast in new Netflix series &amp;apos;Outback&amp;apos;</title>
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<title>Le Sserafim drops new single &amp;apos;Made My Night&amp;apos;</title>
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<title>(LEAD) Gender minister says Google must take responsibility for any legal violations over data leak</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-gender-minister-says-google-must-take-responsibility-for-any-legal-violations-over-data-leak</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Gender Equality Minister Won Min-kyong said Friday t... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Korean Air, Asiana to offer free in&#45;flight Wi&#45;Fi service powered by Starlink</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korean-air-asiana-to-offer-free-in-flight-wi-fi-service-powered-by-starlink</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/korean-air-asiana-to-offer-free-in-flight-wi-fi-service-powered-by-starlink</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea&#039;s largest airline, Korean Air Co., said ... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(URGENT) Seoul shares end lower on rising oil prices, inflation woes</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-seoul-shares-end-lower-on-rising-oil-prices-inflation-woes</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Seoul shares dip 1.76 pct on rising oil prices, inflation woes</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/seoul-shares-dip-176-pct-on-rising-oil-prices-inflation-woes</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/seoul-shares-dip-176-pct-on-rising-oil-prices-inflation-woes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares fell sharply Friday as surging oil pric... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) Seoul shares dip 1.76 pct on rising oil prices, inflation woes</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-seoul-shares-dip-176-pct-on-rising-oil-prices-inflation-woes</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(2nd LD) Seoul shares dip 1.76 pct on rising oil prices, inflation woes</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-seoul-shares-dip-176-pct-on-rising-oil-prices-inflation-woes</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares fell sharply Friday as surging oil pric... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Trade minister seeks U.K. exemption from Russian LNG sanctions</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/trade-minister-seeks-uk-exemption-from-russian-lng-sanctions</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/trade-minister-seeks-uk-exemption-from-russian-lng-sanctions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea&#039;s trade minister has asked his British c... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>S. Korean container ship arrives in Britain via Arctic route in 21 days</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korean-container-ship-arrives-in-britain-via-arctic-route-in-21-days</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean container ship arrived in Britain on ... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee reassures public over oil prices amid escalating Middle East tensions</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-reassures-public-over-oil-prices-amid-escalating-middle-east-tensions</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-reassures-public-over-oil-prices-amid-escalating-middle-east-tensions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung reassured South Koreans on S... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Nothing new to announce&amp;apos; on possible chip collaboration with Samsung: OpenAI</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/nothing-new-to-announce-on-possible-chip-collaboration-with-samsung-openai</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ OpenAI Korea said Friday it has &quot;nothing new to announce&quot; other than the existing partnership with Samsung Electronics Co., in response to reports suggesting the U.S. tech giant could be working with the Korean chipmaker to co-develop next-generation semiconductors. &quot;Our reference to expanding collaboration with Samsung was made in the context of Samsung Electronics&#039; decision to introduce ChatGPT and a letter of intent (LOI) announced last October,&quot; OpenAI Korea said. &quot;We have not announced any plans on developing chips through Samsung.&quot; On Wednesday, media reports said OpenAI is deepening cooperation with Samsung, as the ChatGPT maker develops its own chips, quoting the company&#039;s regional chief&#039;s comments from a press conference held on the same day. &quot;One of the areas where we have made the most progress and gained the most recognition with Samsung Electronics is our joint production and research on the next-generation chips we are developing,&quot; Kim Kyung-hoon, the general manager of OpenAI Korea, was quoted as saying in the report. The comments from Kim came after OpenAI unveiled a cust ]]></description>
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<title>LG AI institute, National Pension Service join forces to manage retirement funds</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lg-ai-institute-national-pension-service-join-forces-to-manage-retirement-funds</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ LG AI Research and the National Pension Service are joining forces to develop artificial intelligence (AI) tools tailored to managing Korea’s national pension fund, betting that AI can make investment research and decision-making more efficient. The two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday at LG AI Research’s headquarters in Magok, western Seoul, LG AI Research said. The partnership will combine LG AI Research’s financial AI technology with NPS’ investment expertise to build services designed specifically for pension fund management. Their first project will focus on an AI-powered service for analyzing currency movements, using economic indicators, financial news, research materials and NPS data to develop predictive and analytical models tailored to the fund. LG AI Research will base the project on EXAONE Business Intelligence, its financial AI agent, which the company says is already used by LSEG, Koscom and Kiwoom Securities to analyze more than 8,000 stocks listed in Korea and the United States each day. The system provides predictive scores for individu ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[LG AI Research and the National Pension Service are joining forces to develop artificial intelligence (AI) tools tailored to managing Korea’s national pension fund, betting that AI can make investment research and decision-making more efficient. The two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday at LG AI Research’s headquarters in Magok, western Seoul, LG AI Research said. The partnership will combine LG AI Research’s financial AI technology with NPS’ investment expertise to build services designed specifically for pension fund management. Their first project will focus on an AI-powered service for analyzing currency movements, using economic indicators, financial news, research materials and NPS data to develop predictive and analytical models tailored to the fund. LG AI Research will base the project on EXAONE Business Intelligence, its financial AI agent, which the company says is already used by LSEG, Koscom and Kiwoom Securities to analyze more than 8,000 stocks listed in Korea and the United States each day. The system provides predictive scores for individu]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>[TEST DRIVE] Lexus NX 450h+ reveals sporty side</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/test-drive-lexus-nx-450h-reveals-sporty-side</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ For a brand long associated with quiet, effortless cruising, Lexus has built a surprisingly spirited side into its NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid SUV. A roughly 100-kilometer round trip from Seoul to Ganghwa Island in Incheon offered a chance to experience both personalities of the mid-size SUV — its calm, efficiency-focused character in city traffic and its sharper side once the road opened up. The NX 450h+ is Lexus’ first plug-in hybrid model based on the second-generation NX platform. It combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine producing 185 horsepower with two electric motors for a combined system output of 307 horsepower. On paper, those numbers suggest a fairly aggressive SUV. Behind the wheel, however, the first impression is not speed but smoothness. Its 18.1-kilowatt-hour battery allows the NX 450h+ to travel up to 56 kilometers on electric power alone. In city traffic, switching to Eco mode made the SUV feel almost deliberately relaxed. The throttle response was gentle, while the quiet electric drivetrain took some of the strain out of frequent stop-and-go driving. The ch ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[For a brand long associated with quiet, effortless cruising, Lexus has built a surprisingly spirited side into its NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid SUV. A roughly 100-kilometer round trip from Seoul to Ganghwa Island in Incheon offered a chance to experience both personalities of the mid-size SUV — its calm, efficiency-focused character in city traffic and its sharper side once the road opened up. The NX 450h+ is Lexus’ first plug-in hybrid model based on the second-generation NX platform. It combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine producing 185 horsepower with two electric motors for a combined system output of 307 horsepower. On paper, those numbers suggest a fairly aggressive SUV. Behind the wheel, however, the first impression is not speed but smoothness. Its 18.1-kilowatt-hour battery allows the NX 450h+ to travel up to 56 kilometers on electric power alone. In city traffic, switching to Eco mode made the SUV feel almost deliberately relaxed. The throttle response was gentle, while the quiet electric drivetrain took some of the strain out of frequent stop-and-go driving. The ch]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Chicken dishes give wings to Chuncheon tourism, fuel local economy</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/chicken-dishes-give-wings-to-chuncheon-tourism-fuel-local-economy</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CHUNCHEON, Gangwon Province — Famous for its stir-fried and grilled chicken dish, known in Korean as dakgalbi, Chuncheon has long drawn visitors from across the country to its local eateries. The city is now putting that culinary appeal at the center of the government’s fledgling initiative to revitalize domestic tourism by linking local food with popular tourist attractions. In June, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced &quot;K-Chicken Belt,&quot; a vetted list of 552 restaurants and venues in 30 cities known for chicken dishes. As the city representing dakgalbi in the program, Chuncheon and KORAIL Tourism Development have jointly launched a tourism package featuring the city’s famed foods, traditional liquors, sightseeing destinations and local experience spots. The Korea Food Promotion Institute under the ministry is organizing the program. The package, available for a limited period in October through KORAIL&#039;s tourism package online sale platform, includes meals of dakgalbi, grilled barbecue chicken, makguksu (buckwheat noodles), fine-dining restaurants and a p ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[CHUNCHEON, Gangwon Province — Famous for its stir-fried and grilled chicken dish, known in Korean as dakgalbi, Chuncheon has long drawn visitors from across the country to its local eateries. The city is now putting that culinary appeal at the center of the government’s fledgling initiative to revitalize domestic tourism by linking local food with popular tourist attractions. In June, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced "K-Chicken Belt," a vetted list of 552 restaurants and venues in 30 cities known for chicken dishes. As the city representing dakgalbi in the program, Chuncheon and KORAIL Tourism Development have jointly launched a tourism package featuring the city’s famed foods, traditional liquors, sightseeing destinations and local experience spots. The Korea Food Promotion Institute under the ministry is organizing the program. The package, available for a limited period in October through KORAIL's tourism package online sale platform, includes meals of dakgalbi, grilled barbecue chicken, makguksu (buckwheat noodles), fine-dining restaurants and a p]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Korean Air, Asiana to offer free in&#45;flight Wi&#45;Fi services</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korean-air-asiana-to-offer-free-in-flight-wi-fi-services</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Korean Air and Asiana Airlines are set to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi using SpaceX&#039;s Starlink satellite internet service, becoming the first East Asian full-service carriers to adopt the system. Korean Air said Friday it will roll out the service starting Tuesday on four retrofitted aircraft — three Airbus A350-900s and one Boeing 777-300ER. These planes will be deployed first on long-haul routes to the Americas, Europe and Southeast Asia, with some also assigned to short-haul routes. Korean Air will offer the service free of charge across all seating classes and plans to expand it to most of its operating fleet by the end of 2027. Asiana Airlines, which is set to merge with Korean Air, will also offer free Starlink-based in-flight Wi-Fi on select flights. The service will first apply to nine A350-900s and one A330-300 that completed installation of the communication equipment this month, with the remaining aircraft to follow gradually. To use the service, passengers must switch their devices to airplane mode and connect to the in-flight network. They then enter the passenger name and s ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Korean Air and Asiana Airlines are set to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi using SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service, becoming the first East Asian full-service carriers to adopt the system. Korean Air said Friday it will roll out the service starting Tuesday on four retrofitted aircraft — three Airbus A350-900s and one Boeing 777-300ER. These planes will be deployed first on long-haul routes to the Americas, Europe and Southeast Asia, with some also assigned to short-haul routes. Korean Air will offer the service free of charge across all seating classes and plans to expand it to most of its operating fleet by the end of 2027. Asiana Airlines, which is set to merge with Korean Air, will also offer free Starlink-based in-flight Wi-Fi on select flights. The service will first apply to nine A350-900s and one A330-300 that completed installation of the communication equipment this month, with the remaining aircraft to follow gradually. To use the service, passengers must switch their devices to airplane mode and connect to the in-flight network. They then enter the passenger name and s]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Samsung E&amp;amp;A wins $3.5 bil. Saudi fertilizer project</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-ea-wins-35-bil-saudi-fertilizer-project</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Samsung E&amp;A has secured a 4.7 trillion won ($3.5 billion) fertilizer project in Saudi Arabia, marking another major milestone in its growing Middle Eastern expansion and reinforcing its long-standing partnership with SABIC. Under the newly signed engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with SABIC Agri-Nutrients, the company will independently execute the project — dubbed SAN-7 — with completion targeted for 2030. The signing ceremony was held Tuesday (local time) at SABIC headquarters in Jubail and was attended by senior executives including Namkoong Hong, president of Samsung E&amp;A, and Fahad Misfer Al-Battar, president of SABIC Agri-Nutrients. The plant will be built in Jubail Industrial City and will use natural gas to produce 3,500 metric tons of ammonia per day and 7,700 metric tons of urea fertilizer, with all production destined for export. The facility will include postcombustion carbon capture technology that will use carbon dioxide generated during ammonia production in urea synthesis, reducing emissions while improving economic efficiency, Samsung E&amp;A said. S ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:55 +0900</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Samsung E&A has secured a 4.7 trillion won ($3.5 billion) fertilizer project in Saudi Arabia, marking another major milestone in its growing Middle Eastern expansion and reinforcing its long-standing partnership with SABIC. Under the newly signed engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with SABIC Agri-Nutrients, the company will independently execute the project — dubbed SAN-7 — with completion targeted for 2030. The signing ceremony was held Tuesday (local time) at SABIC headquarters in Jubail and was attended by senior executives including Namkoong Hong, president of Samsung E&A, and Fahad Misfer Al-Battar, president of SABIC Agri-Nutrients. The plant will be built in Jubail Industrial City and will use natural gas to produce 3,500 metric tons of ammonia per day and 7,700 metric tons of urea fertilizer, with all production destined for export. The facility will include postcombustion carbon capture technology that will use carbon dioxide generated during ammonia production in urea synthesis, reducing emissions while improving economic efficiency, Samsung E&A said. S]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Shin Ramyun brings Korean spice to Toronto film festival</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/shin-ramyun-brings-korean-spice-to-toronto-film-festival</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nongshim is bringing Shin Ramyun’s fiery flavor to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), turning one of Korea’s best-known instant noodles into a taste of Korean culture during one of North America’s biggest film events. Nongshim is operating a “Shin Ramyun Bunsik” booth through Monday at TIFF Festival Street around King and John streets in downtown Toronto, where visitors can sample products including Shin Ramyun Toomba and Shin Ramyun Kimchi Stir-Fry. Visitors can also build their own Shin Ramyun cups by choosing noodles, soup bases and toppings, then decorating their cups with pens and stickers. Proceeds from the cup-making program will be donated in full to a local Toronto food bank, giving the promotion a community component alongside its effort to introduce Shin Ramyun to international audiences. The festival appearance follows Nongshim’s participation in Korea’s Jeonju International Film Festival and reflects the company’s effort to position Shin Ramyun beyond instant noodles as a lifestyle brand linked to film, games and other cultural experiences. A Nong ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Nongshim is bringing Shin Ramyun’s fiery flavor to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), turning one of Korea’s best-known instant noodles into a taste of Korean culture during one of North America’s biggest film events. Nongshim is operating a “Shin Ramyun Bunsik” booth through Monday at TIFF Festival Street around King and John streets in downtown Toronto, where visitors can sample products including Shin Ramyun Toomba and Shin Ramyun Kimchi Stir-Fry. Visitors can also build their own Shin Ramyun cups by choosing noodles, soup bases and toppings, then decorating their cups with pens and stickers. Proceeds from the cup-making program will be donated in full to a local Toronto food bank, giving the promotion a community component alongside its effort to introduce Shin Ramyun to international audiences. The festival appearance follows Nongshim’s participation in Korea’s Jeonju International Film Festival and reflects the company’s effort to position Shin Ramyun beyond instant noodles as a lifestyle brand linked to film, games and other cultural experiences. A Nong]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Why Mediheal bets heavily on golf?</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/why-mediheal-bets-heavily-on-golf</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/why-mediheal-bets-heavily-on-golf</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This is the second in a series of interview stories and feature stories about L&amp;P Cosmetic, a company behind the globally popular facial sheet mask brand Mediheal, introducing the philosophies, insights and future strategies of leaders of the K-beauty company. — ED Bae So-hyun, a 33-year-old Mediheal-sponsored golfer on the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour, was touched when she had dinner last year with Kwon Oh-sub, chairman of L&amp;P Cosmetic, which operates the beauty brand. The timing was not ideal for her. Shortly before the dinner, she missed the cut at the U.S. Women’s Open in Wisconsin in May after shooting 7 over par. After winning three titles in 2024, the most among KLPGA players that year, her hunger for another victory had only grown, but a fourth win remained out of reach. Her cutoff in the United States, combined with her prolonged winless stretch, left her in a deeper emotional slump. But Kwon neither criticized her nor suggested ending the sponsorship. Instead, he offered words of encouragement. “He told me I didn&#039;t have to win. He told me to just ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:55 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, Mediheal, bets, heavily, golf</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[This is the second in a series of interview stories and feature stories about L&P Cosmetic, a company behind the globally popular facial sheet mask brand Mediheal, introducing the philosophies, insights and future strategies of leaders of the K-beauty company. — ED Bae So-hyun, a 33-year-old Mediheal-sponsored golfer on the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour, was touched when she had dinner last year with Kwon Oh-sub, chairman of L&P Cosmetic, which operates the beauty brand. The timing was not ideal for her. Shortly before the dinner, she missed the cut at the U.S. Women’s Open in Wisconsin in May after shooting 7 over par. After winning three titles in 2024, the most among KLPGA players that year, her hunger for another victory had only grown, but a fourth win remained out of reach. Her cutoff in the United States, combined with her prolonged winless stretch, left her in a deeper emotional slump. But Kwon neither criticized her nor suggested ending the sponsorship. Instead, he offered words of encouragement. “He told me I didn't have to win. He told me to just]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sulwhasoo expands luxury footprint with 1st Tokyo department store pop&#45;up</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/sulwhasoo-expands-luxury-footprint-with-1st-tokyo-department-store-pop-up</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/sulwhasoo-expands-luxury-footprint-with-1st-tokyo-department-store-pop-up</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sulwhasoo is making its first formal push into Japan’s luxury beauty market, opening its first official department store pop-up in Tokyo as it seeks to turn six decades of ginseng research into a new connection with Japanese consumers. The Korean luxury beauty brand’s pop-up at Isetan Shinjuku opened Sept. 5 and runs through Oct. 13, marking its first official pop-up at a Japanese department store. Sulwhasoo operates more than 600 stores in 15 countries and is using its ginseng research as a central part of its expansion in Japan. This year marks 60 years since Sulwhasoo introduced ABC Ginseng Cream, which it describes as the world’s first cosmetic product to apply ginseng to skin care. The brand began building awareness in Japan before its department store debut, holding a pop-up with Japanese beauty platform @cosme in May and hosting a launch event in August for beauty media, retailers and influencers. At the event, Sulwhasoo presented its brand philosophy, core products and six decades of ginseng research, while collaborating with Japanese beauty magazine Biteki Grand on content ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:55 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sulwhasoo, expands, luxury, footprint, with, 1st, Tokyo, department, store, pop-up</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sulwhasoo is making its first formal push into Japan’s luxury beauty market, opening its first official department store pop-up in Tokyo as it seeks to turn six decades of ginseng research into a new connection with Japanese consumers. The Korean luxury beauty brand’s pop-up at Isetan Shinjuku opened Sept. 5 and runs through Oct. 13, marking its first official pop-up at a Japanese department store. Sulwhasoo operates more than 600 stores in 15 countries and is using its ginseng research as a central part of its expansion in Japan. This year marks 60 years since Sulwhasoo introduced ABC Ginseng Cream, which it describes as the world’s first cosmetic product to apply ginseng to skin care. The brand began building awareness in Japan before its department store debut, holding a pop-up with Japanese beauty platform @cosme in May and hosting a launch event in August for beauty media, retailers and influencers. At the event, Sulwhasoo presented its brand philosophy, core products and six decades of ginseng research, while collaborating with Japanese beauty magazine Biteki Grand on content]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Korea Eximbank steps up financial diplomacy with 10 African nations</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korea-eximbank-steps-up-financial-diplomacy-with-10-african-nations</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/korea-eximbank-steps-up-financial-diplomacy-with-10-african-nations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hwang Ki-yeon, chairman and CEO of the Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank), held a series of high-level meetings with officials from 10 African countries in Seoul to discuss development projects and ways to support Korean companies seeking to enter the continent&#039;s growing markets, the bank said Friday. The meetings were held on the sidelines of the 8th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference, which brought together government delegations from 45 African countries. Hwang met with the vice president of Botswana and finance ministers from Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Egypt, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Sierra Leone on Wednesday and Thursday. The talks covered each country&#039;s development needs, potential projects financed through the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) and ways to facilitate Korean companies&#039; participation in development projects, according to Korea Eximbank. One of the projects discussed was the construction of an artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology training institute in Tanzania. The project, approved in August ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:55 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Korea, Eximbank, steps, financial, diplomacy, with, African, nations</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hwang Ki-yeon, chairman and CEO of the Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank), held a series of high-level meetings with officials from 10 African countries in Seoul to discuss development projects and ways to support Korean companies seeking to enter the continent's growing markets, the bank said Friday. The meetings were held on the sidelines of the 8th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference, which brought together government delegations from 45 African countries. Hwang met with the vice president of Botswana and finance ministers from Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Egypt, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Sierra Leone on Wednesday and Thursday. The talks covered each country's development needs, potential projects financed through the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) and ways to facilitate Korean companies' participation in development projects, according to Korea Eximbank. One of the projects discussed was the construction of an artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology training institute in Tanzania. The project, approved in August]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(2nd LD) FM Cho tells Iran no decision made on possible Hormuz deployment during ministerial talks</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-fm-cho-tells-iran-no-decision-made-on-possible-hormuz-deployment-during-ministerial-talks</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-fm-cho-tells-iran-no-decision-made-on-possible-hormuz-deployment-during-ministerial-talks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun told his Iranian counterpa... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:54 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>2nd, LD, Cho, tells, Iran, decision, made, possible, Hormuz, deployment, during, ministerial, talks</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun told his Iranian counterpa...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Families of motel attack victims accuse police officer of dereliction of duty</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/families-of-motel-attack-victims-accuse-police-officer-of-dereliction-of-duty</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/families-of-motel-attack-victims-accuse-police-officer-of-dereliction-of-duty</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CHANGWON, South Korea, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- The families of two teenagers killed... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:54 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Families, motel, attack, victims, accuse, police, officer, dereliction, duty</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[CHANGWON, South Korea, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- The families of two teenagers killed...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Lee stresses need to expand diplomatic landscape amid &amp;apos;chaos&amp;apos; in international order</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-stresses-need-to-expand-diplomatic-landscape-amid-chaos-in-international-order</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-stresses-need-to-expand-diplomatic-landscape-amid-chaos-in-international-order</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday stressed the impor... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lee, stresses, need, expand, diplomatic, landscape, amid, chaos, international, order</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday stressed the impor...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Ex&#45;commander acquitted of military secrets leak ahead of martial law</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/ex-commander-acquitted-of-military-secrets-leak-ahead-of-martial-law</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/ex-commander-acquitted-of-military-secrets-leak-ahead-of-martial-law</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Moon Sang-ho, former head of the Defense Intelligenc... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ex-commander, acquitted, military, secrets, leak, ahead, martial, law</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Moon Sang-ho, former head of the Defense Intelligenc...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(3rd LD) Court acquits ex&#45;President Yoon in power abuse case over envoy appointment</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-court-acquits-ex-president-yoon-in-power-abuse-case-over-envoy-appointment</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-court-acquits-ex-president-yoon-in-power-abuse-case-over-envoy-appointment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Friday acquitted former President Y... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>3rd, LD, Court, acquits, ex-President, Yoon, power, abuse, case, over, envoy, appointment</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Friday acquitted former President Y...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(LEAD) DP says will take controversy over gender minister nominee &amp;apos;seriously&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-dp-says-will-take-controversy-over-gender-minister-nominee-seriously</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-dp-says-will-take-controversy-over-gender-minister-nominee-seriously</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) said Friday it will... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) said Friday it will...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>S. Korea seeks to retake OPCON from U.S. under &amp;apos;no added conditions&amp;apos; principle: defense minister nominee</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-seeks-to-retake-opcon-from-us-under-no-added-conditions-principle-defense-minister-nominee</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-seeks-to-retake-opcon-from-us-under-no-added-conditions-principle-defense-minister-nominee</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister nominee Kang Shin-chul said Friday ... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister nominee Kang Shin-chul said Friday ...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(LEAD) S. Korea seeks to retake OPCON from U.S. under &amp;apos;no added conditions&amp;apos; principle: defense minister nominee</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korea-seeks-to-retake-opcon-from-us-under-no-added-conditions-principle-defense-minister-nominee</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korea-seeks-to-retake-opcon-from-us-under-no-added-conditions-principle-defense-minister-nominee</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister nominee Kang Shin-chul said Friday ... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister nominee Kang Shin-chul said Friday ...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Unionized workers of Seoul&amp;apos;s city buses vote to strike over wages</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/unionized-workers-of-seouls-city-buses-vote-to-strike-over-wages</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/unionized-workers-of-seouls-city-buses-vote-to-strike-over-wages</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Unionized workers of Seoul&#039;s intracity buses on Frid... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:54 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Unionized, workers, Seouls, city, buses, vote, strike, over, wages</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Unionized workers of Seoul's intracity buses on Frid...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>‘We’re being told to be ready’: Will US make first trip to North Korea since 2005 to recover war remains?</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/were-being-told-to-be-ready-will-us-make-first-trip-to-north-korea-since-2005-to-recover-war-remains</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/were-being-told-to-be-ready-will-us-make-first-trip-to-north-korea-since-2005-to-recover-war-remains</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:52 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Why destroyers like the USS Decatur remain the go&#45;to vessel for the US</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/why-destroyers-like-the-uss-decatur-remain-the-go-to-vessel-for-the-us</link>
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<title>K&#45;12 suicides in South Korea hit record high last year</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/k-12-suicides-in-south-korea-hit-record-high-last-year</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:51 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Seoul shouldn’t pursue nuclear submarine purely as ‘status symbol,’ says US Navy official</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/seoul-shouldnt-pursue-nuclear-submarine-purely-as-status-symbol-says-us-navy-official</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Blue House mulls contributing ‘technical support’ to Hormuz efforts</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/blue-house-mulls-contributing-technical-support-to-hormuz-efforts</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:50 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>[Column] Sending troops to Hormuz is nothing like sending them to Iraq</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/column-sending-troops-to-hormuz-is-nothing-like-sending-them-to-iraq</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:50 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>Lee weighs press conference next week to address snowballing controversies</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-weighs-press-conference-next-week-to-address-snowballing-controversies</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Hyundai Steel signs 1st subcontractor deal under yellow envelope act</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hyundai-steel-signs-1st-subcontractor-deal-under-yellow-envelope-act</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/hyundai-steel-signs-1st-subcontractor-deal-under-yellow-envelope-act</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>(LEAD) S. Korea to send 2nd disaster relief team to Nepal as flood response shifts to recovery</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korea-to-send-2nd-disaster-relief-team-to-nepal-as-flood-response-shifts-to-recovery</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korea-to-send-2nd-disaster-relief-team-to-nepal-as-flood-response-shifts-to-recovery</guid>
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<title>Vice FM meets U.S. Stimson Center delegation to discuss alliance, Korean Peninsula issues</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/vice-fm-meets-us-stimson-center-delegation-to-discuss-alliance-korean-peninsula-issues</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/vice-fm-meets-us-stimson-center-delegation-to-discuss-alliance-korean-peninsula-issues</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo met with a deleg... ]]></description>
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<title>(LEAD) S. Korean team for Strait of Hormuz assessment returns from UAE</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korean-team-for-strait-of-hormuz-assessment-returns-from-uae</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korean-team-for-strait-of-hormuz-assessment-returns-from-uae</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>S. Korea, U.S. to hold foreign ministerial talks this month: FM Cho</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-us-to-hold-foreign-ministerial-talks-this-month-fm-cho</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-us-to-hold-foreign-ministerial-talks-this-month-fm-cho</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea and the United Stat... ]]></description>
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<title>(2nd LD) S. Korea to send 2nd disaster relief team to Nepal as flood response shifts to recovery</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-s-korea-to-send-2nd-disaster-relief-team-to-nepal-as-flood-response-shifts-to-recovery</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-s-korea-to-send-2nd-disaster-relief-team-to-nepal-as-flood-response-shifts-to-recovery</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>S. Korea, U.S. hold talks on joint responses to N. Korea&amp;apos;s WMD</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-us-hold-talks-on-joint-responses-to-n-koreas-wmd</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-us-hold-talks-on-joint-responses-to-n-koreas-wmd</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- Defense officials of South Korea and the United Stat... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>FM Cho seeks Ugandan support for Korean nuclear, AI push</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/fm-cho-seeks-ugandan-support-for-korean-nuclear-ai-push</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/fm-cho-seeks-ugandan-support-for-korean-nuclear-ai-push</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met Crispus Walter Kiyonga... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>S. Korea inks 640 bln&#45;won deal to export 19 Chunmoo rocket launchers to Croatia</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-inks-640-bln-won-deal-to-export-19-chunmoo-rocket-launchers-to-croatia</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-inks-640-bln-won-deal-to-export-19-chunmoo-rocket-launchers-to-croatia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has signed a deal to export 18 Chunmoo m... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Korean court overturns decision to deny immigrant’s visa extension over traffic fine</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korean-court-overturns-decision-to-deny-immigrants-visa-extension-over-traffic-fine</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/korean-court-overturns-decision-to-deny-immigrants-visa-extension-over-traffic-fine</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Sending troops to Hormuz is less justifiable, far riskier than prior Korean deployments, experts say</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/sending-troops-to-hormuz-is-less-justifiable-far-riskier-than-prior-korean-deployments-experts-say</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/sending-troops-to-hormuz-is-less-justifiable-far-riskier-than-prior-korean-deployments-experts-say</guid>
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<title>[Photo] Korean organizations join forces to oppose deployment to Strait of Hormuz</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/photo-korean-organizations-join-forces-to-oppose-deployment-to-strait-of-hormuz</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:34 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran’s attacks on US naval assets demonstrate increased missile sophistication</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/irans-attacks-on-us-naval-assets-demonstrate-increased-missile-sophistication</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:34 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iran’s, attacks, naval, assets, demonstrate, increased, missile, sophistication</media:keywords>
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<title>[Editorial] A deployment to Hormuz would be neither justified nor beneficial for Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/editorial-a-deployment-to-hormuz-would-be-neither-justified-nor-beneficial-for-korea</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:33 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>[Guest essay] The troubling video&#45;gamification of the Korean War</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/guest-essay-the-troubling-video-gamification-of-the-korean-war</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:32 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Not just Korea: Google leaked identifying info for sex crime victims across the world</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/not-just-korea-google-leaked-identifying-info-for-sex-crime-victims-across-the-world</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/not-just-korea-google-leaked-identifying-info-for-sex-crime-victims-across-the-world</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:32 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>[Poll] Lee’s approval drops to 43% as disapproval rises to 48%</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/poll-lees-approval-drops-to-43-as-disapproval-rises-to-48</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:31 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Poll, Lee’s, approval, drops, 43, disapproval, rises, 48</media:keywords>
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<title>[Poll] 45% of Koreans oppose potential troop deployment to Hormuz</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/poll-45-of-koreans-oppose-potential-troop-deployment-to-hormuz</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:31 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>[Exclusive] US scraps safeguard for Korea’s $200 billion investment in America</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/exclusive-us-scraps-safeguard-for-koreas-200-billion-investment-in-america</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:29 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>N. Korea&amp;apos;s Kim stresses role of education at teachers&amp;apos; conference</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-koreas-kim-stresses-role-of-education-at-teachers-conference</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/n-koreas-kim-stresses-role-of-education-at-teachers-conference</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has opened the 15th National Conference o... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:00:44 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Koreas, Kim, stresses, role, education, teachers, conference</media:keywords>
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<title>N. Korea drops unification goal, cements Kim as sole leader in revised party charter</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-drops-unification-goal-cements-kim-as-sole-leader-in-revised-party-charter</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-drops-unification-goal-cements-kim-as-sole-leader-in-revised-party-charter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has stripped references to &quot;peaceful unif... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:00:44 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>FM Cho vows continued diplomatic efforts to revive N.K.&#45;U.S. dialogue</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/fm-cho-vows-continued-diplomatic-efforts-to-revive-nk-us-dialogue</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/fm-cho-vows-continued-diplomatic-efforts-to-revive-nk-us-dialogue</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Thursday that South Ko... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:00:44 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Expert says Trump may not have problem acknowledging N.K. nuke possession</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/expert-says-trump-may-not-have-problem-acknowledging-nk-nuke-possession</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/expert-says-trump-may-not-have-problem-acknowledging-nk-nuke-possession</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- A prominent expert said Thursday that U.S. Presi... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:00:44 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>N. Korea likely to send vice minister to U.N. General Assembly this month</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-likely-to-send-vice-minister-to-un-general-assembly-this-month</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-likely-to-send-vice-minister-to-un-general-assembly-this-month</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL/NEW YORK, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is expected to send a vice minis... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:00:44 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>No. of foreign visitors from Jan.&#45;July rises 21.3% to break 12.8M</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/no-of-foreign-visitors-from-jan-july-rises-213-to-break-128m</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The country attracted 12,803,042 foreign visitors from January to July. Shown is the crowded tourist hot spot Myeong-dong Street in Seoul&#039;s Jung-gu District. (Korea.net DB)

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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:00:42 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Buddhist Templestay now open to foreign participants at 19 venues</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/buddhist-templestay-now-open-to-foreign-participants-at-19-venues</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism (CCKB) next month will launch a Templestay for foreign visitors. Shown is a meditation program at Naksansa Temple in Yangyang-gun County, Gangwon-do Province. (CC ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:00:40 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>First World Island Fair to promote food, cultures of 31 countries</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/first-world-island-fair-to-promote-food-cultures-of-31-countries</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The inaugural World Island Fair is scheduled to run from Sept. 5 to Nov. 4 in and around Yeosu, Jeollanam-do Province. Shown is Jinmo District of Dolsando Island, the main venue of the festival. (Even ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:00:38 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Asian Games team pledges best efforts in Japan at launching event</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/asian-games-team-pledges-best-efforts-in-japan-at-launching-event</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/asian-games-team-pledges-best-efforts-in-japan-at-launching-event</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Attendees at the launching ceremony for the national team competing in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan on Sept. 3 say &quot;Fighting!&quot; to wish success at the tournament while posing for a group photo ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:00:45 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(2nd LD) Nearly 40 mln Tving accounts compromised in massive data breach: probe</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-nearly-40-mln-tving-accounts-compromised-in-massive-data-breach-probe</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-nearly-40-mln-tving-accounts-compromised-in-massive-data-breach-probe</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 40 million user accounts of South Korean strea... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:00:44 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>IU to release new digital single next week</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/iu-to-release-new-digital-single-next-week</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Singer-songwriter IU will release a new digital singl... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Gwangju Biennale ponders theme of change through works by 43 teams</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/gwangju-biennale-ponders-theme-of-change-through-works-by-43-teams</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- The 16th Gwangju Biennale will launch this weekend in... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Actor Yim Si&#45;wan to host BIFF closing ceremony</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/actor-yim-si-wan-to-host-biff-closing-ceremony</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/actor-yim-si-wan-to-host-biff-closing-ceremony</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Actor-singer Yim Si-wan has been selected as the emce... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:00:44 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Riize marks 3rd anniv. with pledge to keep evolving</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/riize-marks-3rd-anniv-with-pledge-to-keep-evolving</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/riize-marks-3rd-anniv-with-pledge-to-keep-evolving</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Riize marked its third anniversary on... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:00:44 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>BLACKPINK&amp;apos;s Lisa and Jisoo release solo singles on same day</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/blackpinks-lisa-and-jisoo-release-solo-singles-on-same-day</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/blackpinks-lisa-and-jisoo-release-solo-singles-on-same-day</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Lisa and Jisoo, both members of K-pop girl group BLAC... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Monsta X releases new EP &amp;apos;The Phase&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/monsta-x-releases-new-ep-the-phase</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/monsta-x-releases-new-ep-the-phase</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Monsta X returned to the music scene ... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Gwangju Biennale chief regrets China&amp;apos;s withdrawal over Taiwan row</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/gwangju-biennale-chief-regrets-chinas-withdrawal-over-taiwan-row</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/gwangju-biennale-chief-regrets-chinas-withdrawal-over-taiwan-row</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- The chief executive of the Gwangju Biennale on Friday... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) Gwangju Biennale chief regrets China&amp;apos;s withdrawal over Taiwan row</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-gwangju-biennale-chief-regrets-chinas-withdrawal-over-taiwan-row</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-gwangju-biennale-chief-regrets-chinas-withdrawal-over-taiwan-row</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- The chief executive of the Gwangju Biennale on Friday... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Taiwan Pavilion opens at Gwangju Biennale amid naming controversy</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/taiwan-pavilion-opens-at-gwangju-biennale-amid-naming-controversy</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/taiwan-pavilion-opens-at-gwangju-biennale-amid-naming-controversy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GWANGJU, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- A pavilion showcasing works by Taiwanese artists at... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) S. Korean firms unveil plans for gov&amp;apos;t&#45;led AI project</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korean-firms-unveil-plans-for-govt-led-ai-project</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korean-firms-unveil-plans-for-govt-led-ai-project</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Three consortia each led by SK Telecom Co., KT Corp. ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:00:43 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>S. Korea, British chip firm Arm open training school in southwestern city of Gwangju</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-british-chip-firm-arm-open-training-school-in-southwestern-city-of-gwangju</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-british-chip-firm-arm-open-training-school-in-southwestern-city-of-gwangju</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(URGENT) Seoul shares rise 1.6 pct for 2nd session on eased rate&#45;hike woes</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-seoul-shares-rise-16-pct-for-2nd-session-on-eased-rate-hike-woes</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-seoul-shares-rise-16-pct-for-2nd-session-on-eased-rate-hike-woes</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Seoul stocks rise for 2nd session on export strength, easing Fed rate concerns</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/seoul-stocks-rise-for-2nd-session-on-export-strength-easing-fed-rate-concerns</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rose for a second consecutive ses... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) Seoul stocks rise for 2nd session on export strength, easing Fed rate concerns</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-seoul-stocks-rise-for-2nd-session-on-export-strength-easing-fed-rate-concerns</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-seoul-stocks-rise-for-2nd-session-on-export-strength-easing-fed-rate-concerns</guid>
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<title>(2nd LD) Seoul stocks rise for 2nd session on export strength, easing Fed rate concerns</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-seoul-stocks-rise-for-2nd-session-on-export-strength-easing-fed-rate-concerns</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-seoul-stocks-rise-for-2nd-session-on-export-strength-easing-fed-rate-concerns</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Naver founder, Brookfield chief meet for follow&#45;up talks on AI factory</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/naver-founder-brookfield-chief-meet-for-follow-up-talks-on-ai-factory</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/naver-founder-brookfield-chief-meet-for-follow-up-talks-on-ai-factory</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Lee Hae-jin, the founder and chairman of Naver Corp.,... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics win 11 innovation awards at IFA 2026</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-electronics-lg-electronics-win-11-innovation-awards-at-ifa-2026</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-electronics-lg-electronics-win-11-innovation-awards-at-ifa-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc. have ... ]]></description>
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<title>Industry minister urges U.S. to ease tariffs on hard&#45;to&#45;source steel mill equipment</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/industry-minister-urges-us-to-ease-tariffs-on-hard-to-source-steel-mill-equipment</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/industry-minister-urges-us-to-ease-tariffs-on-hard-to-source-steel-mill-equipment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea&#039;s industry minister urged the United Stat... ]]></description>
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<title>(LEAD) Industry minister urges U.S. to ease tariffs on hard&#45;to&#45;source steel mill equipment</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-industry-minister-urges-us-to-ease-tariffs-on-hard-to-source-steel-mill-equipment</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-industry-minister-urges-us-to-ease-tariffs-on-hard-to-source-steel-mill-equipment</guid>
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<title>Samyang Foods&amp;apos; Tangle pasta brand gains ground in US, Europe</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samyang-foods-tangle-pasta-brand-gains-ground-in-us-europe</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/samyang-foods-tangle-pasta-brand-gains-ground-in-us-europe</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Samyang Foods, buoyed by the global success of its Buldak spicy noodle brand, is expanding its presence in North America and Europe with Tangle, a protein pasta brand positioned as a healthier alternative to instant noodles. The company said Tangle’s global sales in the first half of the year rose 102 percent from a year earlier. In the United States, sales surged 475 percent, reflecting growing demand among local consumers for protein-focused convenience foods, it said. Tangle has entered major U.S. retail chains, including Walmart, Target, Albertsons, Kroger, Aldi and Five Below. The brand has also expanded its online distribution through Amazon and TikTok Shop. Its lineup — Mushroom Cream, Garlic Oil, Garlic Shrimp, Bulgogi Alfredo and Basil Tomato — combines classic pasta flavors with Korean elements, appealing to a broad range of tastes. Samyang Foods is accelerating its push into mainstream U.S. retail channels in the second half of the year. Walmart is set to expand Tangle sales to more than 1,600 stores nationwide, while Target plans to carry the products at more than 1,000 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:54 +0900</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Samyang Foods, buoyed by the global success of its Buldak spicy noodle brand, is expanding its presence in North America and Europe with Tangle, a protein pasta brand positioned as a healthier alternative to instant noodles. The company said Tangle’s global sales in the first half of the year rose 102 percent from a year earlier. In the United States, sales surged 475 percent, reflecting growing demand among local consumers for protein-focused convenience foods, it said. Tangle has entered major U.S. retail chains, including Walmart, Target, Albertsons, Kroger, Aldi and Five Below. The brand has also expanded its online distribution through Amazon and TikTok Shop. Its lineup — Mushroom Cream, Garlic Oil, Garlic Shrimp, Bulgogi Alfredo and Basil Tomato — combines classic pasta flavors with Korean elements, appealing to a broad range of tastes. Samyang Foods is accelerating its push into mainstream U.S. retail channels in the second half of the year. Walmart is set to expand Tangle sales to more than 1,600 stores nationwide, while Target plans to carry the products at more than 1,000]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Samsung, SK hynix retain top spots in global NAND market in Q2</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-sk-hynix-retain-top-spots-in-global-nand-market-in-q2</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-sk-hynix-retain-top-spots-in-global-nand-market-in-q2</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK hynix maintained their positions as the top two players in the global NAND flash memory market in the second quarter, as the market continued to expand, industry data showed Friday. The NAND market expanded 70 percent in the April-June period compared with three months earlier, driven by rising prices, according to data compiled by industry tracker Counterpoint Research. The growth followed a 90 percent quarter-on-quarter increase in the first quarter. Samsung Electronics maintained its No. 1 position with a 28 percent market share in the second quarter, while SK hynix ranked second with a 19 percent share. Micron Technology Inc. ranked third, benefiting from higher selling prices. China&#039;s YMTC posted higher revenue than expected, with its market share reaching 14 percent in the cited period. ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK hynix maintained their positions as the top two players in the global NAND flash memory market in the second quarter, as the market continued to expand, industry data showed Friday. The NAND market expanded 70 percent in the April-June period compared with three months earlier, driven by rising prices, according to data compiled by industry tracker Counterpoint Research. The growth followed a 90 percent quarter-on-quarter increase in the first quarter. Samsung Electronics maintained its No. 1 position with a 28 percent market share in the second quarter, while SK hynix ranked second with a 19 percent share. Micron Technology Inc. ranked third, benefiting from higher selling prices. China's YMTC posted higher revenue than expected, with its market share reaching 14 percent in the cited period.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Naver chairman meets Brookfield CEO, discusses AI data center business</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/naver-chairman-meets-brookfield-ceo-discusses-ai-data-center-business</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/naver-chairman-meets-brookfield-ceo-discusses-ai-data-center-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Naver Board Chairman Lee Hae-jin and Brookfield Asset Management CEO Bruce Flatt discussed Brookfield’s investment commitment to a 1-gigawatt artificial intelligence (AI) data center project jointly pursued by Naver and Nvidia. Naver said Friday that Lee and Flatt met at Naver’s 1784 office in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, a day earlier and held follow-up discussions on Naver’s AI Factory project. Brookfield is a leading global alternative asset manager with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. In July, the company committed up to $9 billion to the project’s first phase, accounting for 200 megawatts. During the meeting, Lee expressed gratitude to Brookfield for supporting Naver’s AI Factory vision through its investment decision. He said he hopes the two companies can lead the global AI infrastructure market by combining Brookfield’s accumulated expertise in infrastructure investment with Naver’s AI technologies. In the first phase, Naver will establish a wholly owned subsidiary to operate the AI Factory, while Brookfield will set up a special purpose vehicle (S ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Naver Board Chairman Lee Hae-jin and Brookfield Asset Management CEO Bruce Flatt discussed Brookfield’s investment commitment to a 1-gigawatt artificial intelligence (AI) data center project jointly pursued by Naver and Nvidia. Naver said Friday that Lee and Flatt met at Naver’s 1784 office in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, a day earlier and held follow-up discussions on Naver’s AI Factory project. Brookfield is a leading global alternative asset manager with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. In July, the company committed up to $9 billion to the project’s first phase, accounting for 200 megawatts. During the meeting, Lee expressed gratitude to Brookfield for supporting Naver’s AI Factory vision through its investment decision. He said he hopes the two companies can lead the global AI infrastructure market by combining Brookfield’s accumulated expertise in infrastructure investment with Naver’s AI technologies. In the first phase, Naver will establish a wholly owned subsidiary to operate the AI Factory, while Brookfield will set up a special purpose vehicle (S]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>AliExpress doubles Chuseok promotion lineup with more brands</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/aliexpress-doubles-chuseok-promotion-lineup-with-more-brands</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/aliexpress-doubles-chuseok-promotion-lineup-with-more-brands</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AliExpress, the global e-commerce platform, is running its largest Chuseok promotion to date this month, roughly doubling the number of discounted products from a year earlier ahead of one of Korea&#039;s two biggest traditional holidays, the company said. Chuseok, a mid-autumn festival often compared to Thanksgiving, falls on Sept. 25 this year and is typically marked by family gatherings and gift-giving. The campaign, which began with early promotions Aug. 30, runs through Sept. 23 in a series of themed phases tied to holiday shopping and the start of fall. It opened with holiday essentials at discounted prices through Sept. 7, followed by category-focused deals from Sept. 8-11. From Sept. 14-20, the platform will highlight outdoor gear, electronics and holiday gift sets under themes built around fall outings and holiday preparation, before closing Sept. 21-23 with discounts from major brands. AliExpress said this year&#039;s event roughly doubles last year&#039;s product lineup and, alongside its traditional strength in direct overseas purchases, it has expanded its roster to include about 3,000 gl ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[AliExpress, the global e-commerce platform, is running its largest Chuseok promotion to date this month, roughly doubling the number of discounted products from a year earlier ahead of one of Korea's two biggest traditional holidays, the company said. Chuseok, a mid-autumn festival often compared to Thanksgiving, falls on Sept. 25 this year and is typically marked by family gatherings and gift-giving. The campaign, which began with early promotions Aug. 30, runs through Sept. 23 in a series of themed phases tied to holiday shopping and the start of fall. It opened with holiday essentials at discounted prices through Sept. 7, followed by category-focused deals from Sept. 8-11. From Sept. 14-20, the platform will highlight outdoor gear, electronics and holiday gift sets under themes built around fall outings and holiday preparation, before closing Sept. 21-23 with discounts from major brands. AliExpress said this year's event roughly doubles last year's product lineup and, alongside its traditional strength in direct overseas purchases, it has expanded its roster to include about 3,000 gl]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Kolmar Korea brings K&#45;beauty colors to Paris fashion stage</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/kolmar-korea-brings-k-beauty-colors-to-paris-fashion-stage</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/kolmar-korea-brings-k-beauty-colors-to-paris-fashion-stage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kolmar Korea is putting Korean beauty in front of fashion’s global trendsetters, becoming the first Korean cosmetics company invited to Première Vision Paris, where it showcased makeup technology, textures and colors alongside the world’s leading textile and fashion material suppliers. Kolmar Korea said Friday that it participated in Première Vision Paris, held Sept. 1-3 in Paris, after being the only Korean beauty company invited to this year’s event. Première Vision Paris is one of the world’s leading fashion and textile trade shows, bringing together companies across yarns, fabrics, design, accessories, leather and other materials. More than 900 companies took part in this year’s event, according to Première Vision, which also introduced its first Cosmetic Village to encourage collaboration between fashion and beauty. The 150-square-meter space brought together more than 10 beauty companies, including French firms, to present products and technologies. Kolmar Korea established its own booth outside the Cosmetic Village in the show’s main area for seasonal trends, presen ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Kolmar Korea is putting Korean beauty in front of fashion’s global trendsetters, becoming the first Korean cosmetics company invited to Première Vision Paris, where it showcased makeup technology, textures and colors alongside the world’s leading textile and fashion material suppliers. Kolmar Korea said Friday that it participated in Première Vision Paris, held Sept. 1-3 in Paris, after being the only Korean beauty company invited to this year’s event. Première Vision Paris is one of the world’s leading fashion and textile trade shows, bringing together companies across yarns, fabrics, design, accessories, leather and other materials. More than 900 companies took part in this year’s event, according to Première Vision, which also introduced its first Cosmetic Village to encourage collaboration between fashion and beauty. The 150-square-meter space brought together more than 10 beauty companies, including French firms, to present products and technologies. Kolmar Korea established its own booth outside the Cosmetic Village in the show’s main area for seasonal trends, presen]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Shinsegae chairman joins US AI supply chain push in Washington</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/shinsegae-chairman-joins-us-ai-supply-chain-push-in-washington</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/shinsegae-chairman-joins-us-ai-supply-chain-push-in-washington</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chung Yong-jin, chairman of Shinsegae Group, joined U.S. political and technology leaders Thursday in Washington for the launch of Foundry School, a workforce initiative aimed at strengthening advanced manufacturing and technology supply chains. Chung attended the event at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace at the invitation of Vice President JD Vance and the U.S. Department of State. Foundry School is a U.S.-led program developed with Stanford University to train entrepreneurs, engineers and advanced manufacturing leaders for strategic industries. The initiative is part of Pax Silica, a U.S.-led economic security partnership focused on strengthening supply chains supporting artificial intelligence (AI) and other strategic technologies. Jacob Helberg, U.S. under secretary of state for economic affairs, said Shinsegae’s partnership with Reflection AI represented an important milestone in Korea-U.S. cooperation in advanced industries. Helberg said Chung was a strong partner in efforts to build trusted AI supply chains among allies. Chung’s participation came as Shinsegae Group works ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Chung Yong-jin, chairman of Shinsegae Group, joined U.S. political and technology leaders Thursday in Washington for the launch of Foundry School, a workforce initiative aimed at strengthening advanced manufacturing and technology supply chains. Chung attended the event at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace at the invitation of Vice President JD Vance and the U.S. Department of State. Foundry School is a U.S.-led program developed with Stanford University to train entrepreneurs, engineers and advanced manufacturing leaders for strategic industries. The initiative is part of Pax Silica, a U.S.-led economic security partnership focused on strengthening supply chains supporting artificial intelligence (AI) and other strategic technologies. Jacob Helberg, U.S. under secretary of state for economic affairs, said Shinsegae’s partnership with Reflection AI represented an important milestone in Korea-U.S. cooperation in advanced industries. Helberg said Chung was a strong partner in efforts to build trusted AI supply chains among allies. Chung’s participation came as Shinsegae Group works]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Simmons experiments with art of sleeping through bed&#45;less pop&#45;up event</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/simmons-experiments-with-art-of-sleeping-through-bed-less-pop-up-event</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Simmons Korea, a company that manufactures mattresses and bedding products under license from the global Simmons brand, took an experimental marketing approach. By staging a pop-up event featuring dance, culinary experiences and other forms of art, the company sought to explore the blurring boundary between sleep and dreams without a single display of its own products. Simmons on Wednesday unveiled an immersive art performance titled “The Breath Before Inspiration” at Simmons Gallery Seongsu in Seoul’s Seongsu-dong, exploring themes of sleep, dreams and inspiration. The performance was designed as an immersive experience in a space with no separation between the stage and audience. Dancers waved through the audience as they performed, viewers, pulling spectators along with them and drawing them into the performance itself. The performance translated four values that Simmons’ Beautyrest Black line products promote — tranquility, flexibility, resilience and structure — into distinct movements. Rapper and record producer Gray served as music director for the project, while spati ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:54 +0900</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Simmons Korea, a company that manufactures mattresses and bedding products under license from the global Simmons brand, took an experimental marketing approach. By staging a pop-up event featuring dance, culinary experiences and other forms of art, the company sought to explore the blurring boundary between sleep and dreams without a single display of its own products. Simmons on Wednesday unveiled an immersive art performance titled “The Breath Before Inspiration” at Simmons Gallery Seongsu in Seoul’s Seongsu-dong, exploring themes of sleep, dreams and inspiration. The performance was designed as an immersive experience in a space with no separation between the stage and audience. Dancers waved through the audience as they performed, viewers, pulling spectators along with them and drawing them into the performance itself. The performance translated four values that Simmons’ Beautyrest Black line products promote — tranquility, flexibility, resilience and structure — into distinct movements. Rapper and record producer Gray served as music director for the project, while spati]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>[CONTRIBUTION] Why AI infrastructure planning must happen now</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/contribution-why-ai-infrastructure-planning-must-happen-now</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As adoption of artificiall intelligence (AI) accelerates across industries, one thing is becoming clear: infrastructure planning cannot wait. AI workloads are becoming more interconnected, distributed and operationally integrated across cloud, data center and edge environments. Infrastructure planning now requires organizations to align compute, networking, software, memory and operational requirements across increasingly complex environments. The cost of delaying AI infrastructure planning is becoming more apparent. Modern AI workloads require more than raw compute performance. They require balanced infrastructure where compute, networking, software, memory and operational workflows work cohesively at scale. Delays can slow deployment readiness and postpone AI-driven benefits such as productivity gains and operational automation. As AI demand continues to rise, organizations are prioritizing earlier planning to secure the compute capacity needed to support long-term AI growth. As AI infrastructure becomes more complex, infrastructure planning needs to begin earlier than traditional IT up ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[As adoption of artificiall intelligence (AI) accelerates across industries, one thing is becoming clear: infrastructure planning cannot wait. AI workloads are becoming more interconnected, distributed and operationally integrated across cloud, data center and edge environments. Infrastructure planning now requires organizations to align compute, networking, software, memory and operational requirements across increasingly complex environments. The cost of delaying AI infrastructure planning is becoming more apparent. Modern AI workloads require more than raw compute performance. They require balanced infrastructure where compute, networking, software, memory and operational workflows work cohesively at scale. Delays can slow deployment readiness and postpone AI-driven benefits such as productivity gains and operational automation. As AI demand continues to rise, organizations are prioritizing earlier planning to secure the compute capacity needed to support long-term AI growth. As AI infrastructure becomes more complex, infrastructure planning needs to begin earlier than traditional IT up]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hyundai Motor to introduce hydrogen fuel cell buses in Oman</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hyundai-motor-to-introduce-hydrogen-fuel-cell-buses-in-oman</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/hyundai-motor-to-introduce-hydrogen-fuel-cell-buses-in-oman</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hyundai Motor Group said Friday it will introduce hydrogen fuel cell buses and build electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Oman in partnership with the Omani government and local companies. The automotive group signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with Oman&#039;s transport ministry and local companies to cooperate on sustainable mobility solutions during a ceremony at the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Complex in Salalah, Oman. Under the agreements, Hyundai Motor will introduce Oman&#039;s first hydrogen-powered city buses, while the group will also help establish ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure in the country. Oman&#039;s state-run transport company Mwasalat plans to designate an eco-friendly public transportation route in the capital city of Muscat and conduct a pilot passenger service using Hyundai Motor&#039;s ELEC CITY hydrogen fuel cell buses. Oman Oil Marketing Co. will operate 240-kilowatt ultra-fast EV chargers supplied by Hyundai Kefico at a gas station in Halban. After a six-month trial, OOMCO will consider expanding its EV charging network. Hyundai Motor Group said it plans to use ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:54 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hyundai, Motor, introduce, hydrogen, fuel, cell, buses, Oman</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hyundai Motor Group said Friday it will introduce hydrogen fuel cell buses and build electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Oman in partnership with the Omani government and local companies. The automotive group signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with Oman's transport ministry and local companies to cooperate on sustainable mobility solutions during a ceremony at the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Complex in Salalah, Oman. Under the agreements, Hyundai Motor will introduce Oman's first hydrogen-powered city buses, while the group will also help establish ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure in the country. Oman's state-run transport company Mwasalat plans to designate an eco-friendly public transportation route in the capital city of Muscat and conduct a pilot passenger service using Hyundai Motor's ELEC CITY hydrogen fuel cell buses. Oman Oil Marketing Co. will operate 240-kilowatt ultra-fast EV chargers supplied by Hyundai Kefico at a gas station in Halban. After a six-month trial, OOMCO will consider expanding its EV charging network. Hyundai Motor Group said it plans to use]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Horror master Junji Ito turns Seoul&amp;apos;s Lotte World into surreal nightmare</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/horror-master-junji-ito-turns-seouls-lotte-world-into-surreal-nightmare</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/horror-master-junji-ito-turns-seouls-lotte-world-into-surreal-nightmare</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fans of Japanese horror manga will have a chilling new reason to visit Lotte World this fall, as the iconic Seoul theme park prepares to transform its grounds into a surreal nightmare directly inspired by the macabre universe of legendary artist Junji Ito. Lotte World Adventure announced Friday that its autumn festival, titled “Invitation to Bizarre World,” will run from Sept. 19 through Nov. 15. Created in partnership with the official “Junji Ito Collection,” the event marks the very first time the artist’s eerie, psychological universe has been recreated inside a full-scale amusement park. For decades, Junji Ito has captivated global audiences with his unsettling body horror, grotesque imagery and deeply uncomfortable narratives. His influence has sparked anime adaptations, live-action films and art exhibitions worldwide. Now, the Seoul theme park is bringing that signature aesthetic off the page. The festival imagines a dimensional door opening within Lotte World, blurring the lines between reality and dark fantasy as strange phenomena sweep through the park. Unforgettable ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:54 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Horror, master, Junji, Ito, turns, Seouls, Lotte, World, into, surreal, nightmare</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Fans of Japanese horror manga will have a chilling new reason to visit Lotte World this fall, as the iconic Seoul theme park prepares to transform its grounds into a surreal nightmare directly inspired by the macabre universe of legendary artist Junji Ito. Lotte World Adventure announced Friday that its autumn festival, titled “Invitation to Bizarre World,” will run from Sept. 19 through Nov. 15. Created in partnership with the official “Junji Ito Collection,” the event marks the very first time the artist’s eerie, psychological universe has been recreated inside a full-scale amusement park. For decades, Junji Ito has captivated global audiences with his unsettling body horror, grotesque imagery and deeply uncomfortable narratives. His influence has sparked anime adaptations, live-action films and art exhibitions worldwide. Now, the Seoul theme park is bringing that signature aesthetic off the page. The festival imagines a dimensional door opening within Lotte World, blurring the lines between reality and dark fantasy as strange phenomena sweep through the park. Unforgettable]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Unification Minister Chung, Irish ambassador discuss peace on Korean Peninsula</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/unification-minister-chung-irish-ambassador-discuss-peace-on-korean-peninsula</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/unification-minister-chung-irish-ambassador-discuss-peace-on-korean-peninsula</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young met with new Ir... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:53 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Unification, Minister, Chung, Irish, ambassador, discuss, peace, Korean, Peninsula</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young met with new Ir...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hanwha Aerospace nearing deal to export Chunmoo rocket launchers to Croatia: sources</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hanwha-aerospace-nearing-deal-to-export-chunmoo-rocket-launchers-to-croatia-sources</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/hanwha-aerospace-nearing-deal-to-export-chunmoo-rocket-launchers-to-croatia-sources</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean defense firm Hanwha Aerospace Co. is nea... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:53 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hanwha, Aerospace, nearing, deal, export, Chunmoo, rocket, launchers, Croatia:, sources</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean defense firm Hanwha Aerospace Co. is nea...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Special counsel appeals Unification Church leader&amp;apos;s sentence in bribery case</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/special-counsel-appeals-unification-church-leaders-sentence-in-bribery-case</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/special-counsel-appeals-unification-church-leaders-sentence-in-bribery-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday appealed Unification... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:53 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Special, counsel, appeals, Unification, Church, leaders, sentence, bribery, case</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday appealed Unification...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Samsung Electronics union leaders under probe over &amp;apos;union blacklist&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-electronics-union-leaders-under-probe-over-union-blacklist</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-electronics-union-leaders-under-probe-over-union-blacklist</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- The leader of Samsung Electronics Co.&#039;s largest labor... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:53 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Samsung, Electronics, union, leaders, under, probe, over, union, blacklist</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- The leader of Samsung Electronics Co.'s largest labor...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Unionized workers of state&#45;run banks stage rally in Seoul to protest planned relocation</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/unionized-workers-of-state-run-banks-stage-rally-in-seoul-to-protest-planned-relocation</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/unionized-workers-of-state-run-banks-stage-rally-in-seoul-to-protest-planned-relocation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Thousands of unionized workers from state-run banks s... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:53 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Unionized, workers, state-run, banks, stage, rally, Seoul, protest, planned, relocation</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Thousands of unionized workers from state-run banks s...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Police to push for legal grounds to track locations of missing adults</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/police-to-push-for-legal-grounds-to-track-locations-of-missing-adults</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/police-to-push-for-legal-grounds-to-track-locations-of-missing-adults</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Police will seek to introduce legal grounds to track ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:53 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Police, push, for, legal, grounds, track, locations, missing, adults</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Police will seek to introduce legal grounds to track ...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Lawmaker proposes bill barring proportional lawmakers from concurrently holding Cabinet posts</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lawmaker-proposes-bill-barring-proportional-lawmakers-from-concurrently-holding-cabinet-posts</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lawmaker-proposes-bill-barring-proportional-lawmakers-from-concurrently-holding-cabinet-posts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- A lawmaker of the main opposition People Power Party ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:53 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lawmaker, proposes, bill, barring, proportional, lawmakers, from, concurrently, holding, Cabinet, posts</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- A lawmaker of the main opposition People Power Party ...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Lee designates flood&#45;hit Tongyeong as special disaster zone</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-designates-flood-hit-tongyeong-as-special-disaster-zone</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-designates-flood-hit-tongyeong-as-special-disaster-zone</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has designated the whole sout... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:53 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lee, designates, flood-hit, Tongyeong, special, disaster, zone</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has designated the whole sout...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>3 ex&#45;prosecutors, 1 former judge shortlisted for new investigative agency chief</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/3-ex-prosecutors-1-former-judge-shortlisted-for-new-investigative-agency-chief</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/3-ex-prosecutors-1-former-judge-shortlisted-for-new-investigative-agency-chief</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- A government-experts panel selected Friday three form... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:53 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ex-prosecutors, former, judge, shortlisted, for, new, investigative, agency, chief</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- A government-experts panel selected Friday three form...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Two Nepali workers rescued from hydropower plant tunnel 9 days after floods</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/two-nepali-workers-rescued-from-hydropower-plant-tunnel-9-days-after-floods</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/two-nepali-workers-rescued-from-hydropower-plant-tunnel-9-days-after-floods</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:51 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Two, Nepali, workers, rescued, from, hydropower, plant, tunnel, days, after, floods</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump may invite Kim Jong&#45;un to G20 summit in Florida in December, experts suggest</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-may-invite-kim-jong-un-to-g20-summit-in-florida-in-december-experts-suggest</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-may-invite-kim-jong-un-to-g20-summit-in-florida-in-december-experts-suggest</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:50 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, may, invite, Kim, Jong-un, G20, summit, Florida, December, experts, suggest</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump again presses Korea, Japan to join costly Alaska LNG project</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-again-presses-korea-japan-to-join-costly-alaska-lng-project</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-again-presses-korea-japan-to-join-costly-alaska-lng-project</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:50 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, again, presses, Korea, Japan, join, costly, Alaska, LNG, project</media:keywords>
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<title>How should Korea’s chip sector respond to US push for memory fabs?</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/how-should-koreas-chip-sector-respond-to-us-push-for-memory-fabs</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/how-should-koreas-chip-sector-respond-to-us-push-for-memory-fabs</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, should, Korea’s, chip, sector, respond, push, for, memory, fabs</media:keywords>
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<title>[Reportage] ‘At capacity’: Influx of mourners left in the lurch in Nepal’s capital</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/reportage-at-capacity-influx-of-mourners-left-in-the-lurch-in-nepals-capital</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/reportage-at-capacity-influx-of-mourners-left-in-the-lurch-in-nepals-capital</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Reportage, ‘At, capacity’:, Influx, mourners, left, the, lurch, Nepal’s, capital</media:keywords>
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<title>US plans for targeted chip tariffs could derail Korea’s 3 megaprojects</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/us-plans-for-targeted-chip-tariffs-could-derail-koreas-3-megaprojects</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>plans, for, targeted, chip, tariffs, could, derail, Korea’s, megaprojects</media:keywords>
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<title>[Correspondent’s column] AOC’s star is rising — as are hopes for a different America</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/correspondents-column-aocs-star-is-rising-as-are-hopes-for-a-different-america</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:47 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Correspondent’s, column, AOC’s, star, rising, —, are, hopes, for, different, America</media:keywords>
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<title>Labor ministry&amp;apos;s new guidelines exclude profit&#45;linked bonus demands from mandatory bargaining</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/labor-ministrys-new-guidelines-exclude-profit-linked-bonus-demands-from-mandatory-bargaining</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- The labor ministry on Thursday issued new guidelines ... ]]></description>
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<title>Nat&amp;apos;l Assembly passes bill extending probe into 2022 crowd crush</title>
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<title>Court rejects adoption termination suit against LG chair</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/court-rejects-adoption-termination-suit-against-lg-chair</link>
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<title>Lee calls for police&amp;apos;s internal reform amid shift in investigative authority</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-calls-for-polices-internal-reform-amid-shift-in-investigative-authority</link>
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<title>Chemical manufacturer raided over fatal factory fire in Cheonan</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/chemical-manufacturer-raided-over-fatal-factory-fire-in-cheonan</link>
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<title>(LEAD) Jogye Order elects Ven. Jinwoo as new leader</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-jogye-order-elects-ven-jinwoo-as-new-leader</link>
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<title>S. Korea says respects &amp;apos;One China&amp;apos; policy amid Taiwan Pavilion dispute</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-says-respects-one-china-policy-amid-taiwan-pavilion-dispute</link>
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<title>(LEAD) Lee calls for police&amp;apos;s internal reform amid shift in investigative authority</title>
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<title>Lee meets Hyundai Motor chief for possible investment talks</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-meets-hyundai-motor-chief-for-possible-investment-talks</link>
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<title>[Reportage] ‘May you live in heaven’: Grief racks Nepal as flood death count rises</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/reportage-may-you-live-in-heaven-grief-racks-nepal-as-flood-death-count-rises</link>
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<title>Korea drafts record budget proposal aimed at using chip boom to boost growth</title>
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<title>Trump’s ‘resolve’ has enabled change on Korean Peninsula, says Lee Jae Myung</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/trumps-resolve-has-enabled-change-on-korean-peninsula-says-lee-jae-myung</link>
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<title>Educational fever may have suppressed Korea’s birth rate by 28%, research finds</title>
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<title>Soaring US Treasury yields trigger domino effect for bonds across Japan, Europe</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/soaring-us-treasury-yields-trigger-domino-effect-for-bonds-across-japan-europe</link>
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<title>[Reportage] ‘Evacuate!’: Missing worker’s warning saved coworkers from Nepal floods</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/reportage-evacuate-missing-workers-warning-saved-coworkers-from-nepal-floods</link>
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<title>UN acknowledges for first time that 1.5°C global warming is now unavoidable</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/un-acknowledges-for-first-time-that-15c-global-warming-is-now-unavoidable</link>
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<title>The Himalayas are the most densely dammed region in the world. Is their ‘green’ energy worth it?</title>
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<title>[Interview] Why mountain hydropower projects amplify damage from natural disasters</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/interview-why-mountain-hydropower-projects-amplify-damage-from-natural-disasters</link>
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<title>4 in 10 women living alone in Korea are over the age of 65</title>
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<title>N. Korean leader sends message of sympathy to Chinese, Nepali presidents over deadly floods</title>
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<title>Trump could discuss &amp;apos;tacit&amp;apos; N.K. nuke acceptance, peace treaty, allied drills with Kim in possible summit: ex&#45;official</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-could-discuss-tacit-nk-nuke-acceptance-peace-treaty-allied-drills-with-kim-in-possible-summit-ex-official</link>
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<title>N. Korea replaces defense minister with Kim Song&#45;gi in military reshuffle: state media</title>
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<title>(LEAD) N. Korea replaces defense minister with Kim Song&#45;gi in military reshuffle: KCNA</title>
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<title>(2nd LD) N. Korea names new defense minister amid modernization drive</title>
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<title>DMZ Peace Festa to stress nature, life, healing in border areas</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/dmz-peace-festa-to-stress-nature-life-healing-in-border-areas</link>
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<title>9 domestic areas picked for half&#45;price travel program in 2nd half</title>
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<title>An&#45;sanity: badminton superstar savors second world singles title</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ An Se Young, the world&#039;s top female badminton player, on Aug. 23 celebrates after winning the women&#039;s singles final against Akane Yamaguchi of Japan at the Badminton World Federation World Championshi ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:00:39 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>National esports team holds launching ceremony for Asian Games</title>
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<title>1,052 athletes in 41 events eye 3rd place at Japan Summer Asiad</title>
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<title>SM Entertainment forms China joint venture with Tencent Music</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/sm-entertainment-forms-china-joint-venture-with-tencent-music</link>
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<title>Kim Bohie captures light, nature of Jeju in new exhibition</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/kim-bohie-captures-light-nature-of-jeju-in-new-exhibition</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korean painter Kim Bohie is known for her lyric... ]]></description>
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<title>Lee Byung&#45;hun cast in &amp;apos;Squid Game&amp;apos; director&amp;apos;s new film</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-byung-hun-cast-in-squid-game-directors-new-film</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Enhypen&amp;apos;s new EP becomes double&#45;million seller</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/enhypens-new-ep-becomes-double-million-seller</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy band Enhypen&#039;s eighth EP, &quot;The Sin: Bliss,&quot;... ]]></description>
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<title>Kim Soo&#45;hyun to resume activities in S. Korea after over a year</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/kim-soo-hyun-to-resume-activities-in-s-korea-after-over-a-year</link>
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<title>Ticket scalpers face fines of up to 50 times sale price</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/ticket-scalpers-face-fines-of-up-to-50-times-sale-price</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will impose fines of up to 50 times the s... ]]></description>
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<title>(LEAD) Court allows cash&#45;strapped JTBC to begin rehabilitation process</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-court-allows-cash-strapped-jtbc-to-begin-rehabilitation-process</link>
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<title>&amp;apos;The Odyssey&amp;apos; becomes fastest film to top 8 mln admissions in S. Korea this year</title>
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<title>Globally popular &amp;apos;Baby Shark&amp;apos; aims to expand storyline with younger sibling</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/globally-popular-baby-shark-aims-to-expand-storyline-with-younger-sibling</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- The chief executive of South Korean kids content bran... ]]></description>
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<title>POSCO secures US$700 mln IDB credit facility for Argentina lithium project</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/posco-secures-us700-mln-idb-credit-facility-for-argentina-lithium-project</link>
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<title>Global foundry market grows 29 pct in Q2 on strong AI chip demand: report</title>
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<title>(URGENT) Seoul stocks snap 3&#45;day winning streak on tech slump</title>
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<title>Seoul stocks snap 3&#45;day rise on tech slump</title>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed sharply down Friday to snap their...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(LEAD) Seoul stocks snap 3&#45;day rise on tech slump</title>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>S. Korea vows tailored support for youth employment amid job market challenges</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-vows-tailored-support-for-youth-employment-amid-job-market-challenges</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEJONG, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea vowed to provide comprehensive support f... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Korea, vows, tailored, support, for, youth, employment, amid, job, market, challenges</media:keywords>
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<title>Gov&amp;apos;t unveils 2027 budget plan to support youths at different life stages</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/govt-unveils-2027-budget-plan-to-support-youths-at-different-life-stages</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/govt-unveils-2027-budget-plan-to-support-youths-at-different-life-stages</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEJONG, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Friday unveiled part of its 2027 budg... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(2nd LD) Seoul stocks snap 3&#45;day rise on tech slump</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-seoul-stocks-snap-3-day-rise-on-tech-slump</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed sharply down Friday to snap their... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>S. Korean won hits over 13&#45;month high on dollar selling</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korean-won-hits-over-13-month-high-on-dollar-selling</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korean-won-hits-over-13-month-high-on-dollar-selling</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won extended its gains and hit an ov... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Korea Times to deliver KIS&#45;powered investor insights</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korea-times-to-deliver-kis-powered-investor-insights</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/korea-times-to-deliver-kis-powered-investor-insights</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Korea Times signed an agreement with Korea Investors Service (KIS), a credit ratings agency, on Friday to collaborate on research content. Under the agreement, the two sides will cooperate on the distribution of research reports, market commentaries and data-driven analytical materials. KIS is one of Korea&#039;s leading credit ratings agencies and an affiliate of Moody&#039;s. The signing ceremony was attended by Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin and KIS CEO Patrick Yoon at the newspaper&#039;s office in Seoul. &quot;It is particularly meaningful that the two organizations are laying the groundwork for cooperation based on clear and transparent guidelines, while fully respecting each other&#039;s intellectual property and expertise,&quot; Oh said. &quot;I believe that combining the expertise of Korea&#039;s leading capital market rating agency with the reach of a global media organization will create strong synergies,” he added. Yoon, for his part, emphasized the potential for broader collaboration. &quot;By sharing more of our research and expertise, particularly in credit ratings, we hope to contribute to a better ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Korea Times signed an agreement with Korea Investors Service (KIS), a credit ratings agency, on Friday to collaborate on research content. Under the agreement, the two sides will cooperate on the distribution of research reports, market commentaries and data-driven analytical materials. KIS is one of Korea's leading credit ratings agencies and an affiliate of Moody's. The signing ceremony was attended by Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin and KIS CEO Patrick Yoon at the newspaper's office in Seoul. "It is particularly meaningful that the two organizations are laying the groundwork for cooperation based on clear and transparent guidelines, while fully respecting each other's intellectual property and expertise," Oh said. "I believe that combining the expertise of Korea's leading capital market rating agency with the reach of a global media organization will create strong synergies,” he added. Yoon, for his part, emphasized the potential for broader collaboration. "By sharing more of our research and expertise, particularly in credit ratings, we hope to contribute to a better]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Samsung Biologics rights offering highlights future growth, but stock price drops</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-biologics-rights-offering-highlights-future-growth-but-stock-price-drops</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-biologics-rights-offering-highlights-future-growth-but-stock-price-drops</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Samsung Biologics will issue new shares worth 3 trillion won ($2.17 billion) to finance its planned acquisition of a Swiss-headquartered contract drug manufacturer and the expansion of its manufacturing facilities in Korea. Its shares fell after the announcement on Friday, as the new offering will increase the number of outstanding shares. However, analysts said the capital increase could strengthen Samsung Biologics’ long-term growth prospects by helping the company quickly enter the fast-growing market for materials used in obesity treatments and expand capacity ahead of further large-scale orders. Samsung Biologics said it will issue 2.27 million new shares, equivalent to 4.9 percent of its outstanding shares. The planned offering price is 1.322 million won per share, which will raise a total of 3 trillion won. Of the proceeds, 2.7 trillion won will be used to finance the acquisition of PolyPeptide Group, and 294.8 billion won will be allocated to facility investment for the company’s sixth plant in Incheon. PolyPeptide Group is a global contract development and manufacturing orga ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Samsung Biologics will issue new shares worth 3 trillion won ($2.17 billion) to finance its planned acquisition of a Swiss-headquartered contract drug manufacturer and the expansion of its manufacturing facilities in Korea. Its shares fell after the announcement on Friday, as the new offering will increase the number of outstanding shares. However, analysts said the capital increase could strengthen Samsung Biologics’ long-term growth prospects by helping the company quickly enter the fast-growing market for materials used in obesity treatments and expand capacity ahead of further large-scale orders. Samsung Biologics said it will issue 2.27 million new shares, equivalent to 4.9 percent of its outstanding shares. The planned offering price is 1.322 million won per share, which will raise a total of 3 trillion won. Of the proceeds, 2.7 trillion won will be used to finance the acquisition of PolyPeptide Group, and 294.8 billion won will be allocated to facility investment for the company’s sixth plant in Incheon. PolyPeptide Group is a global contract development and manufacturing orga]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>NCT contributes to Seoul Fashion Week with costumes, runway music</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/nct-contributes-to-seoul-fashion-week-with-costumes-runway-music</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ K-pop boy band NCT is bringing both their costumes and music to Seoul Fashion Week 2027 SS runways. The band’s involvement is a highlight of the weeklong event aimed at promoting Korean designer brands to global buyers and consumers, hosted by the city government. Along with band-related events at Lotte World Tower in Jamsil, there will also be a series of programs held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and in the trendy Seongsu neighborhood, including trade shows, food and beauty exhibitions and a special showroom for Berlin-based brands. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut, NCT will help celebrate the finale on Sept. 6 with a “curated runway,” according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Costumes worn by the artists over the past decade as part of shows, along with personal articles, will be centerpieces of the runway, with models putting on a choreographed performance using some of the band&#039;s best-loved music. City officials said the NCT-themed runway show will “combine fashion, music and entertainment&quot; in a rare experiment for the fashion industry. Lotte World Tow ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[K-pop boy band NCT is bringing both their costumes and music to Seoul Fashion Week 2027 SS runways. The band’s involvement is a highlight of the weeklong event aimed at promoting Korean designer brands to global buyers and consumers, hosted by the city government. Along with band-related events at Lotte World Tower in Jamsil, there will also be a series of programs held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and in the trendy Seongsu neighborhood, including trade shows, food and beauty exhibitions and a special showroom for Berlin-based brands. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut, NCT will help celebrate the finale on Sept. 6 with a “curated runway,” according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Costumes worn by the artists over the past decade as part of shows, along with personal articles, will be centerpieces of the runway, with models putting on a choreographed performance using some of the band's best-loved music. City officials said the NCT-themed runway show will “combine fashion, music and entertainment" in a rare experiment for the fashion industry. Lotte World Tow]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Samsung helps flood&#45;hit communities in Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-helps-flood-hit-communities-in-korea</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Samsung will donate 3 billion won ($2.2 million) to help residents and communities in parts of North and South Gyeongsang provinces recover from damage caused by torrential rainfall this summer, the company said Friday. Nine Samsung affiliates, including Samsung Electronics, Samsung C&amp;T and Samsung Life Insurance, are participating in the effort. Samsung Heavy Industries, which also sustained some damage from the flooding, is also taking part in the relief effort, the conglomerate said. The donation will support recovery efforts in Geoje and Tongyeong in South Gyeongsang Province and Andong and Uiseong in North Gyeongsang Province, among other affected areas. Samsung will also provide 1,000 emergency relief kits and 300 disaster relief shelters through the Korean Red Cross. The kits contain basic necessities including blankets, clothing, towels and toiletries, while the shelters provide temporary accommodation for people displaced by disasters. Samsung has donated annually to the Korean Red Cross since 2005 to help equip disaster response and emergency relief efforts, the company said. Sams ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>KAIST unveils homegrown AI model for predicting protein structures, drug binding</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/kaist-unveils-homegrown-ai-model-for-predicting-protein-structures-drug-binding</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) said Friday they have developed a biomolecular artificial intelligence (AI) model, called K-Fold, that predicts protein structures and how drug candidates bind to them, with the aim of speeding up new drug development using homegrown technology. The model was built by a KAIST-led group called Team KAIST as part of a project run by Korea&#039;s Ministry of Science and ICT to develop AI foundation models specialized by field. KAIST President Bae Chung-sik said the project reflects the importance of &quot;sovereign AI&quot; — a country&#039;s ability to develop and control its own core technology — for national competitiveness in the AI era. K-Fold is designed to predict not only the 3D shape of a single protein, but also how it interacts with other proteins, drug candidates, or genetic material such as DNA and RNA, and where and how a candidate compound binds. That combination of structure prediction and binding prediction is central to early-stage drug discovery, in which researchers must identify a disease-related protein&#039;s s ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) said Friday they have developed a biomolecular artificial intelligence (AI) model, called K-Fold, that predicts protein structures and how drug candidates bind to them, with the aim of speeding up new drug development using homegrown technology. The model was built by a KAIST-led group called Team KAIST as part of a project run by Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT to develop AI foundation models specialized by field. KAIST President Bae Chung-sik said the project reflects the importance of "sovereign AI" — a country's ability to develop and control its own core technology — for national competitiveness in the AI era. K-Fold is designed to predict not only the 3D shape of a single protein, but also how it interacts with other proteins, drug candidates, or genetic material such as DNA and RNA, and where and how a candidate compound binds. That combination of structure prediction and binding prediction is central to early-stage drug discovery, in which researchers must identify a disease-related protein's s]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Nongshim brings Shin Ramyun to  world&amp;apos;s biggest gaming expo</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/nongshim-brings-shin-ramyun-to-worlds-biggest-gaming-expo</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nongshim is betting that a bowl of spicy noodles can speak the language of gamers as the Korean food company brings Shin Ramyun to Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, this week. The company is participating in the world&#039;s largest video game event, which runs through Sunday, with an immersive booth in Hall 8 built around a Shin Ramyun factory. Visitors can become virtual factory employees and take part in four games, including “Pumping Game” and “Topping Ball,” earning points that can be exchanged for Shin Ramyun merchandise and “KPop Demon Hunters” collaboration goods. Nongshim is also the sole sponsor of Gamescom beach this year, transforming the outdoor rest area under the theme “TASTE SHIN.” The space features a Shin Ramyun Toomba tasting area, a photo zone and a lounge where visitors can sample the product and take a break from the exhibition. Nongshim said it is using the event to broaden Shin Ramyun’s appeal beyond food and strengthen its position as a global lifestyle brand. The company is pairing its “Spicy Happiness in Noodles” slogan with gaming to create new ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Nongshim is betting that a bowl of spicy noodles can speak the language of gamers as the Korean food company brings Shin Ramyun to Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, this week. The company is participating in the world's largest video game event, which runs through Sunday, with an immersive booth in Hall 8 built around a Shin Ramyun factory. Visitors can become virtual factory employees and take part in four games, including “Pumping Game” and “Topping Ball,” earning points that can be exchanged for Shin Ramyun merchandise and “KPop Demon Hunters” collaboration goods. Nongshim is also the sole sponsor of Gamescom beach this year, transforming the outdoor rest area under the theme “TASTE SHIN.” The space features a Shin Ramyun Toomba tasting area, a photo zone and a lounge where visitors can sample the product and take a break from the exhibition. Nongshim said it is using the event to broaden Shin Ramyun’s appeal beyond food and strengthen its position as a global lifestyle brand. The company is pairing its “Spicy Happiness in Noodles” slogan with gaming to create new]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>GKL brings workplace counseling to casino employees</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/gkl-brings-workplace-counseling-to-casino-employees</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Employees at Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), the operator of Korea’s Seven Luck foreigner-only casinos, are getting a well-deserved break from the grueling pressures of customer service and rotating shifts. In a direct effort to prioritize staff well-being, the state-owned enterprise is bringing professional counseling directly to the casino floor. The company announced the rollout of a mobile labor counseling initiative named &quot;No-ri-teo&quot; — a clever Korean wordplay translating to &quot;Let us talk openly about labor and management issues.&quot; Designed for maximum reach, the weeklong program kicked off Monday, making stops at GKL’s Seoul headquarters, the Gangnam Coex branch and the Seoul Dragon City branch, before wrapping up its tour at the Busan Lotte branch. To ensure night staff members are not left out, counseling booths remain open from 11:00 a.m. until midnight, seamlessly accommodating workers across all three duty shifts. The initiative provides a confidential space to address workplace grievances while offering vital support for the heavy emotional labor required in hospitality. &quot;I h ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Employees at Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), the operator of Korea’s Seven Luck foreigner-only casinos, are getting a well-deserved break from the grueling pressures of customer service and rotating shifts. In a direct effort to prioritize staff well-being, the state-owned enterprise is bringing professional counseling directly to the casino floor. The company announced the rollout of a mobile labor counseling initiative named "No-ri-teo" — a clever Korean wordplay translating to "Let us talk openly about labor and management issues." Designed for maximum reach, the weeklong program kicked off Monday, making stops at GKL’s Seoul headquarters, the Gangnam Coex branch and the Seoul Dragon City branch, before wrapping up its tour at the Busan Lotte branch. To ensure night staff members are not left out, counseling booths remain open from 11:00 a.m. until midnight, seamlessly accommodating workers across all three duty shifts. The initiative provides a confidential space to address workplace grievances while offering vital support for the heavy emotional labor required in hospitality. "I h]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Court allows cash&#45;strapped JTBC to begin rehabilitation process</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/court-allows-cash-strapped-jtbc-to-begin-rehabilitation-process</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Seoul Bankruptcy Court on Friday approved troubled local broadcaster JTBC&#039;s request to begin rehabilitation proceedings, allowing it to restructure its debts under court supervision. JTBC, an affiliate of media giant JoongAng Group, filed for rehabilitation on June 15, three days after failing to repay 20.6 billion won ($14.9 million) in asset-backed loans at maturity. The broadcaster has struggled with a major contraction in the TV advertising market, fueled by rapid shifts in the media landscape toward digital platforms and over-the-top streaming services like Netflix. The court cited other factors, such as massive fees for Olympic broadcasting rights secured by the broadcaster and the broader liquidity crisis in the JoongAng Group, in its decision. Under the court move, JTBC must submit its rehabilitation plan by Jan. 29 next year. The court has already ordered rehabilitation proceedings to begin for four other JoongAng Group units — JoongAng Holdings, ContentreeJoongAng, JoongAng P&amp;I and Megabox JoongAng. In a statement, JTBC pledged to faithfully comply with the rehabilitation p ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Seoul Bankruptcy Court on Friday approved troubled local broadcaster JTBC's request to begin rehabilitation proceedings, allowing it to restructure its debts under court supervision. JTBC, an affiliate of media giant JoongAng Group, filed for rehabilitation on June 15, three days after failing to repay 20.6 billion won ($14.9 million) in asset-backed loans at maturity. The broadcaster has struggled with a major contraction in the TV advertising market, fueled by rapid shifts in the media landscape toward digital platforms and over-the-top streaming services like Netflix. The court cited other factors, such as massive fees for Olympic broadcasting rights secured by the broadcaster and the broader liquidity crisis in the JoongAng Group, in its decision. Under the court move, JTBC must submit its rehabilitation plan by Jan. 29 next year. The court has already ordered rehabilitation proceedings to begin for four other JoongAng Group units — JoongAng Holdings, ContentreeJoongAng, JoongAng P&I and Megabox JoongAng. In a statement, JTBC pledged to faithfully comply with the rehabilitation p]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>SK hynix to start US AI chip output in 2029, sees memory shortage through 2030</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/sk-hynix-to-start-us-ai-chip-output-in-2029-sees-memory-shortage-through-2030</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/sk-hynix-to-start-us-ai-chip-output-in-2029-sees-memory-shortage-through-2030</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana — Korean chipmaker SK hynix said on Thursday it plans to begin volume production of its next-generation HBM4E chips at its Indiana facility in the third quarter of 2029, as its chief executive said the company expects a current memory chip shortage to persist through the end of 2030. Chief Executive Kwak Noh-Jung expects the site to eventually reach annual capacity of hundreds of thousands of wafers. The more than $4 billion project marks a major expansion of SK hynix&#039;s U.S. operations as surging investment in artificial intelligence drives demand for high-bandwidth memory, or HBM. The chipmaker seeks to bring production closer to major customers including Nvidia, Microsoft and Alphabet&#039;s Google. Kwak said he saw no clear signs of a memory downturn and expected any eventual slowdown to involve moderating rather than sharply falling demand, adding that he was not concerned about the outlook beyond 2030. By 2030, the company expects Indiana to become a key HBM production base in the United States. The facility, at the Purdue Research Park in West Lafayette, is sc ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana — Korean chipmaker SK hynix said on Thursday it plans to begin volume production of its next-generation HBM4E chips at its Indiana facility in the third quarter of 2029, as its chief executive said the company expects a current memory chip shortage to persist through the end of 2030. Chief Executive Kwak Noh-Jung expects the site to eventually reach annual capacity of hundreds of thousands of wafers. The more than $4 billion project marks a major expansion of SK hynix's U.S. operations as surging investment in artificial intelligence drives demand for high-bandwidth memory, or HBM. The chipmaker seeks to bring production closer to major customers including Nvidia, Microsoft and Alphabet's Google. Kwak said he saw no clear signs of a memory downturn and expected any eventual slowdown to involve moderating rather than sharply falling demand, adding that he was not concerned about the outlook beyond 2030. By 2030, the company expects Indiana to become a key HBM production base in the United States. The facility, at the Purdue Research Park in West Lafayette, is sc]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>SKT, KT, Kakao consortiums selected for free AI service for public</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/skt-kt-kakao-consortiums-selected-for-free-ai-service-for-public</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>Army launches drone, robot tactical demonstration unit</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/army-launches-drone-robot-tactical-demonstration-unit</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:36 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Kia union approves wage deal, marking 6th straight year without strike</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/kia-union-approves-wage-deal-marking-6th-straight-year-without-strike</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/kia-union-approves-wage-deal-marking-6th-straight-year-without-strike</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Kia Corp. said Friday its labor union has approved th... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:36 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(2nd LD) 3 killed, 2 injured in paint ingredient factory fire in Cheonan</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-3-killed-2-injured-in-paint-ingredient-factory-fire-in-cheonan</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-3-killed-2-injured-in-paint-ingredient-factory-fire-in-cheonan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CHEONAN, South Korea, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- A fire broke out after an explosion at... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(URGENT) Gov&amp;apos;t finalizes Muan County area as site for Gwangju air base relocation</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-govt-finalizes-muan-county-area-as-site-for-gwangju-air-base-relocation</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-govt-finalizes-muan-county-area-as-site-for-gwangju-air-base-relocation</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Gov&amp;apos;t finalizes Muan County area as site for Gwangju air base relocation</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/govt-finalizes-muan-county-area-as-site-for-gwangju-air-base-relocation</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/govt-finalizes-muan-county-area-as-site-for-gwangju-air-base-relocation</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>S. Korean rescue teams struggling to reach Nepal flood site as 9 remain missing</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korean-rescue-teams-struggling-to-reach-nepal-flood-site-as-9-remain-missing</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korean-rescue-teams-struggling-to-reach-nepal-flood-site-as-9-remain-missing</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) Gov&amp;apos;t finalizes Muan County area as site for Gwangju Air Base relocation</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-govt-finalizes-muan-county-area-as-site-for-gwangju-air-base-relocation</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-govt-finalizes-muan-county-area-as-site-for-gwangju-air-base-relocation</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(2nd LD) Cheong Wa Dae says asked chief justice to make new recommendation for Supreme Court justice</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-cheong-wa-dae-says-asked-chief-justice-to-make-new-recommendation-for-supreme-court-justice</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-cheong-wa-dae-says-asked-chief-justice-to-make-new-recommendation-for-supreme-court-justice</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office has decided not to nominate o... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) S. Korean rescue teams struggling to reach Nepal flood site as 9 remain missing</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korean-rescue-teams-struggling-to-reach-nepal-flood-site-as-9-remain-missing</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korean-rescue-teams-struggling-to-reach-nepal-flood-site-as-9-remain-missing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean government and corporate response teams ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:36 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Korea’s seas are warming more than twice as fast as the global ocean</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/koreas-seas-are-warming-more-than-twice-as-fast-as-the-global-ocean</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:34 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Korea’s, seas, are, warming, more, than, twice, fast, the, global, ocean</media:keywords>
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<title>[Breaking] Dam bursts in Tibet, prompting new flood warnings in Nepal</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/breaking-dam-bursts-in-tibet-prompting-new-flood-warnings-in-nepal</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/breaking-dam-bursts-in-tibet-prompting-new-flood-warnings-in-nepal</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:33 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Breaking, Dam, bursts, Tibet, prompting, new, flood, warnings, Nepal</media:keywords>
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<title>[Reportage] From corn to chips: SK Hynix transforms Indiana into high&#45;tech hub</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/reportage-from-corn-to-chips-sk-hynix-transforms-indiana-into-high-tech-hub</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:32 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>SK’s next&#45;gen fab to build HBM on US soil by 2029</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/sks-next-gen-fab-to-build-hbm-on-us-soil-by-2029</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/sks-next-gen-fab-to-build-hbm-on-us-soil-by-2029</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:32 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SK’s, next-gen, fab, build, HBM, soil, 2029</media:keywords>
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<title>Memory supply crunch to last through 2030, predicts SK Hynix CEO</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/memory-supply-crunch-to-last-through-2030-predicts-sk-hynix-ceo</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:31 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>[Column] BTS is right to boycott the Grammys</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/column-bts-is-right-to-boycott-the-grammys</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:30 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>The real danger posed by Trump comes after votes are cast in November</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/the-real-danger-posed-by-trump-comes-after-votes-are-cast-in-november</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Constitutional Court affirms birth registration rights for foreign children born in Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/constitutional-court-affirms-birth-registration-rights-for-foreign-children-born-in-korea</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:29 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Fate of 9 Koreans still unknown after floods reportedly destroy work site in Nepal</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/fate-of-9-koreans-still-unknown-after-floods-reportedly-destroy-work-site-in-nepal</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:28 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(2nd LD) Gov&amp;apos;t sends emergency response team to Nepal over 9 missing S. Koreans after massive floods</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-govt-sends-emergency-response-team-to-nepal-over-9-missing-s-koreans-after-massive-floods</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government sent a joint emergency re... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:00:13 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>JCS chief visits Air Force fighter wing, Army missile unit to inspect readiness</title>
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<title>Parliamentary speaker calls on China to play &amp;apos;constructive role&amp;apos; on Korean Peninsula</title>
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<title>(2nd LD) Lee orders mobilization of all resources to rescue S. Koreans affected by Nepal flooding</title>
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<title>U.S. scholar suggests S. Korea refrain from &amp;apos;bad&#45;mouthing&amp;apos; N. Korea for peace coexistence</title>
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<title>(URGENT) 9 of 10 S. Koreans moved to safety after being isolated by Nepal floods: foreign ministry</title>
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<title>FM Cho asks Nepal to support search, rescue of missing S. Koreans after devastating floods</title>
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<title>(3rd LD) 9 of 10 isolated S. Koreans moved to safety after devastating Nepal floods</title>
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<title>(4th LD) 9 of 10 isolated S. Koreans moved to safety after devastating Nepal floods</title>
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<title>Could Korea get caught in the crossfire of new US sanctions targeting Iran?</title>
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<title>More than half of South Koreans view US unfavorably for first time since 2003</title>
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<title>9 Koreans missing after catastrophic flooding in Nepal</title>
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<title>[Video] Flooding caused by glacial collapse kills at least 160 in Nepal, Tibet</title>
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<title>Coupang’s refusal to cooperate with FTC probe raises eyebrows in Korea</title>
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