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<title>N. Korean hackers blamed for record US$6.36 bln Binance cryptocurrency theft: U.S. firm</title>
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<title>(LEAD) N. Korean hackers blamed for record US$6.36 bln Binance cryptocurrency theft: U.S. firm</title>
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<title>(2nd LD) N. Korean hackers blamed for record US$6.36 bln Binance cryptocurrency theft: U.S. firm</title>
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<title>N. Korea reports on Swiss FM&amp;apos;s visit following opening of diplomatic office</title>
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<title>N. Korea slams multination statement backing anti&#45;Pyongyang sanctions as &amp;apos;strategic failure&amp;apos;</title>
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<title>N. Korea tests cluster bomb mountable on tactical ballistic missiles</title>
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<title>FBI says N. Korea responsible for over US$6 bln crypto theft from Binance</title>
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<title>(LEAD) N. Korea tests cluster bomb mountable on tactical ballistic missiles</title>
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<title>Relatives from a family separated by the Korean War meet for first time in third country</title>
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<title>(LEAD) Trump says U.S. will talk to N. Korea if it is behind Binance hack</title>
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<title>Academic conference explores Hansik&amp;apos;s growing global popularity</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/academic-conference-explores-hansiks-growing-global-popularity</link>
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<title>Bukhansan National Park: serenity of nature in heart of Seoul</title>
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<title>[100 top sites] ⑤ 3 recommended bakeries for bread pilgrimages</title>
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<title>An top of her game: badminton titan wins 3rd straight French Open</title>
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<title>Korea finishes Para Asiad 5th in golds with 100 combined medals</title>
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<title>(LEAD) Beloved S. Korean TV icon Choi Bool&#45;am dies at 87</title>
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<title>S. Korea to open 1st Korean Cultural Center in Malaysia</title>
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<title>(2nd LD) Choi Bool&#45;am, beloved S. Korean actor for nearly 7 decades, dies at 87</title>
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<title>Lee extends deep condolences over death of veteran actor Choi Bool&#45;am</title>
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<title>Late actor Choi Bool&#45;am fondly remembered as father figure</title>
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<title>Koo Kyo&#45;hwan, Kim Yoon&#45;seok reunite in mystery thriller &amp;apos;White Blast&amp;apos;</title>
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<title>Boynextdoor to launch 1st N. American tour</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- K-pop group Boynextdoor will kick off its first-ever ... ]]></description>
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<title>(LEAD) Lee extends deep condolences over death of veteran actor Choi Bool&#45;am</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-extends-deep-condolences-over-death-of-veteran-actor-choi-bool-am</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-extends-deep-condolences-over-death-of-veteran-actor-choi-bool-am</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday extended &quot;deep cond... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee Chang&#45;dong&amp;apos;s short film &amp;apos;Heartbeat&amp;apos; to release on Netflix</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-chang-dongs-short-film-heartbeat-to-release-on-netflix</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-chang-dongs-short-film-heartbeat-to-release-on-netflix</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong&#039;s short film &quot;Hear... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(3rd LD) Choi Bool&#45;am, beloved S. Korean actor for nearly 7 decades, dies at 87</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-choi-bool-am-beloved-s-korean-actor-for-nearly-7-decades-dies-at-87</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korean actor Choi Bool-am, widely known as the ... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(URGENT) Seoul shares dip over 3 pct on tech selloff amid AI concerns</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-seoul-shares-dip-over-3-pct-on-tech-selloff-amid-ai-concerns</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Seoul shares dip over 3 pct on tech sell&#45;off amid AI concerns</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/seoul-shares-dip-over-3-pct-on-tech-sell-off-amid-ai-concerns</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares dropped by more than 3 percent Fr... ]]></description>
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<title>(LEAD) Seoul shares dip over 3 pct on tech sell&#45;off amid AI concerns</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-seoul-shares-dip-over-3-pct-on-tech-sell-off-amid-ai-concerns</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-seoul-shares-dip-over-3-pct-on-tech-sell-off-amid-ai-concerns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares dropped by more than 3 percent Fr... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(2nd LD) Seoul shares dip over 3 pct on tech sell&#45;off amid AI concerns</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-seoul-shares-dip-over-3-pct-on-tech-sell-off-amid-ai-concerns</link>
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<title>SK Group retains SK hynix chief, reshuffles energy unit leadership</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/sk-group-retains-sk-hynix-chief-reshuffles-energy-unit-leadership</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/sk-group-retains-sk-hynix-chief-reshuffles-energy-unit-leadership</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- SK Group, a South Korean conglomerate with business r... ]]></description>
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<title>Samsung Electro&#45;Mechanics wins 879.3 bln&#45;won AI server capacitor supply deal</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-electro-mechanics-wins-8793-bln-won-ai-server-capacitor-supply-deal</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-electro-mechanics-wins-8793-bln-won-ai-server-capacitor-supply-deal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. said Friday it has sign... ]]></description>
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<title>S. Korean won strengthens against U.S. dollar</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korean-won-strengthens-against-us-dollar</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won strengthened against the U.S. do... ]]></description>
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<title>(Yonhap Interview) S. Korea, U.S. can make &amp;apos;great&amp;apos; progress in SMRs: State Department official</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/yonhap-interview-s-korea-us-can-make-great-progress-in-smrs-state-department-official</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/yonhap-interview-s-korea-us-can-make-great-progress-in-smrs-state-department-official</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ INCHEON, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States have complementar... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Hanwha Systems wins SAR microsatellite constellation project</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hanwha-systems-wins-sar-microsatellite-constellation-project</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hanwha Systems has won a contract to develop synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites for Korea&#039;s microsatellite constellation aimed at enhancing national security and disaster response capabilities, data showed Friday. The defense solutions arm of Hanwha Group was selected for the SAR satellite development project commissioned by the state-run Agency for Defense Development (ADD), according to the Public Procurement Service. The microsatellite development project is a joint initiative involving the defense ministry, the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) and the Korea Coast Guard to strengthen surveillance of security threats and natural disasters on the Korean Peninsula and in surrounding waters. SAR satellites can capture images of land and sea regardless of weather conditions or time of day. Operating a constellation of small satellites allows for more frequent monitoring of specific areas and faster intelligence gathering. Hanwha Systems has previously supplied SAR sensors and data links for Korea&#039;s military reconnaissance satellites. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:21 +0900</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hanwha Systems has won a contract to develop synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites for Korea's microsatellite constellation aimed at enhancing national security and disaster response capabilities, data showed Friday. The defense solutions arm of Hanwha Group was selected for the SAR satellite development project commissioned by the state-run Agency for Defense Development (ADD), according to the Public Procurement Service. The microsatellite development project is a joint initiative involving the defense ministry, the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) and the Korea Coast Guard to strengthen surveillance of security threats and natural disasters on the Korean Peninsula and in surrounding waters. SAR satellites can capture images of land and sea regardless of weather conditions or time of day. Operating a constellation of small satellites allows for more frequent monitoring of specific areas and faster intelligence gathering. Hanwha Systems has previously supplied SAR sensors and data links for Korea's military reconnaissance satellites.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>LIG D&amp;amp;A faces growing hurdles in global arms export amid bribery scandal</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lig-da-faces-growing-hurdles-in-global-arms-export-amid-bribery-scandal</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ LIG Defense &amp; Aerospace&#039;s (LIG D&amp;A) overseas expansion plans could be in jeopardy, as an ongoing bribery scandal threatens to disrupt its defense development and production pipeline through a potential two-year government bidding ban. The Seoul Administrative Court will hold a hearing on Thursday to review the company&#039;s request to suspend the enforcement of a two-year restriction imposed by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). Last week, the defense authority imposed the penalty on allegations that the firm’s executives offered bribes worth hundreds of millions of won to a DAPA employee during the bidding process for a weapons development project. LIG D&amp;A denied the allegations and has taken legal steps for a temporary suspension of the penalty, which was originally scheduled to take effect on Thursday. The suspension will remain in place until Nov. 20. The potential disruption carries significant implications for the company&#039;s business structure. Its government and public institution clients accounted for 64.5 percent, or 2.78 trillion won ($2.07 billion), of LIG D&amp;A ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[LIG Defense & Aerospace's (LIG D&A) overseas expansion plans could be in jeopardy, as an ongoing bribery scandal threatens to disrupt its defense development and production pipeline through a potential two-year government bidding ban. The Seoul Administrative Court will hold a hearing on Thursday to review the company's request to suspend the enforcement of a two-year restriction imposed by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). Last week, the defense authority imposed the penalty on allegations that the firm’s executives offered bribes worth hundreds of millions of won to a DAPA employee during the bidding process for a weapons development project. LIG D&A denied the allegations and has taken legal steps for a temporary suspension of the penalty, which was originally scheduled to take effect on Thursday. The suspension will remain in place until Nov. 20. The potential disruption carries significant implications for the company's business structure. Its government and public institution clients accounted for 64.5 percent, or 2.78 trillion won ($2.07 billion), of LIG D&A]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Kia&amp;apos;s Q3 profit jumps 24.3% on hybrid, SUV sales growth</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/kias-q3-profit-jumps-243-on-hybrid-suv-sales-growth</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kia has achieved solid earnings growth in the third quarter, supported by rising sales of hybrids, electric vehicles (EVs) and popular SUV models across major markets, the carmaker said Friday in a regulatory filing. The carmaker said its operating profit between July and September jumped 24.3 percent to 1.82 trillion won ($1.36 billion). Sales also increased 10.2 percent to 31.6 percent during the same period. The automaker&#039;s earnings growth was driven by its diversified electrification strategy, as it helped sustain growth despite weakening global auto demand, Kia said. Global vehicle sales rose 7.9 percent to 847,355 vehicles in the third quarter on balanced sales growth of its hybrids, EVs and SUV models. Kia&#039;s SUV lineup, including the Sportage, Carnival and newly introduced Telluride Hybrid, helped drive sales in the United States, where retail sales rose 7.8 percent to approximately 234,000 units. The automaker&#039;s U.S. market share reached a quarterly record of 5.8 percent. Hybrid sales in the U.S. surged 118 percent to 69,000 vehicles, significantly outpacing the market&#039;s 27 percen ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Kia has achieved solid earnings growth in the third quarter, supported by rising sales of hybrids, electric vehicles (EVs) and popular SUV models across major markets, the carmaker said Friday in a regulatory filing. The carmaker said its operating profit between July and September jumped 24.3 percent to 1.82 trillion won ($1.36 billion). Sales also increased 10.2 percent to 31.6 percent during the same period. The automaker's earnings growth was driven by its diversified electrification strategy, as it helped sustain growth despite weakening global auto demand, Kia said. Global vehicle sales rose 7.9 percent to 847,355 vehicles in the third quarter on balanced sales growth of its hybrids, EVs and SUV models. Kia's SUV lineup, including the Sportage, Carnival and newly introduced Telluride Hybrid, helped drive sales in the United States, where retail sales rose 7.8 percent to approximately 234,000 units. The automaker's U.S. market share reached a quarterly record of 5.8 percent. Hybrid sales in the U.S. surged 118 percent to 69,000 vehicles, significantly outpacing the market's 27 percen]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Volkswagen Atlas stands out as family SUV with top&#45;tier child seat safety</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/volkswagen-atlas-stands-out-as-family-suv-with-top-tier-child-seat-safety</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Volkswagen’s Atlas is positioning itself as a family-oriented large SUV, combining child seat-friendly design, spacious seating and advanced safety features. The model has earned recognition in the United States for its child seat installation convenience and crash protection, reinforcing its appeal to families with young children. Produced more than 1 million times in North America over the past nine years, the Atlas has established itself as one of Volkswagen’s flagship models in the U.S. market. It was also introduced in Korea last year, offering a spacious six- or seven-seat configuration. One of its key strengths is its ability to accommodate multiple child seats. The seven-seat version can fit three child seats in the second row, while the third row can accommodate two additional seats using seat belts and anchor points. The Atlas was named a Top Finisher in Cars.com&#039;s 2026 Best Cars for Car Seats evaluation. It received an A grade in nearly all installation categories, with the second-row booster seat installation receiving a B. Its second-row seats can also tilt forward witho ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Volkswagen’s Atlas is positioning itself as a family-oriented large SUV, combining child seat-friendly design, spacious seating and advanced safety features. The model has earned recognition in the United States for its child seat installation convenience and crash protection, reinforcing its appeal to families with young children. Produced more than 1 million times in North America over the past nine years, the Atlas has established itself as one of Volkswagen’s flagship models in the U.S. market. It was also introduced in Korea last year, offering a spacious six- or seven-seat configuration. One of its key strengths is its ability to accommodate multiple child seats. The seven-seat version can fit three child seats in the second row, while the third row can accommodate two additional seats using seat belts and anchor points. The Atlas was named a Top Finisher in Cars.com's 2026 Best Cars for Car Seats evaluation. It received an A grade in nearly all installation categories, with the second-row booster seat installation receiving a B. Its second-row seats can also tilt forward witho]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hyundai Motor advances $6.3 bil. AI hub in Saemangeum</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hyundai-motor-advances-63-bil-ai-hub-in-saemangeum</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hyundai Motor Group said Friday it will set up two special purpose companies next month to build and operate an artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Saemangeum — a massive reclaimed coastal zone in southwestern Korea — accelerating its 9 trillion won ($6.3 billion) plan to turn the area into an advanced tech hub. Situated in North Jeolla Province roughly 200 kilometers south of Seoul, Saemangeum is a vast, government-backed development area created by damming tidal flats to claim new land from the sea. Long slated for economic transformation, the coastal territory is being developed as a strategic enclave for high-tech industry, green energy and tourism. Five affiliates — Hyundai Motor, Kia, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Engineering &amp; Construction and Hyundai AutoEver — have made final decisions to invest in the data center, the group said. Hyundai AutoEver, the group’s information technology and software affiliate, approved its participation through a board resolution. One of the new companies will build the hyperscale data center and its infrastructure. The other will buy hi ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hyundai Motor Group said Friday it will set up two special purpose companies next month to build and operate an artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Saemangeum — a massive reclaimed coastal zone in southwestern Korea — accelerating its 9 trillion won ($6.3 billion) plan to turn the area into an advanced tech hub. Situated in North Jeolla Province roughly 200 kilometers south of Seoul, Saemangeum is a vast, government-backed development area created by damming tidal flats to claim new land from the sea. Long slated for economic transformation, the coastal territory is being developed as a strategic enclave for high-tech industry, green energy and tourism. Five affiliates — Hyundai Motor, Kia, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Engineering & Construction and Hyundai AutoEver — have made final decisions to invest in the data center, the group said. Hyundai AutoEver, the group’s information technology and software affiliate, approved its participation through a board resolution. One of the new companies will build the hyperscale data center and its infrastructure. The other will buy hi]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Seoul AI Foundation, robot agency team up on physical AI services</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/seoul-ai-foundation-robot-agency-team-up-on-physical-ai-services</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/seoul-ai-foundation-robot-agency-team-up-on-physical-ai-services</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Seoul AI Foundation has signed an agreement with the state-run Korea Institute for Robot Industry Advancement (KIRIA) to develop joint projects that combine artificial intelligence and robotics to address the city’s needs, the foundation said Friday. The memorandum of understanding was signed Oct. 7 at Smart Life Week 2026, an artificial intelligence (AI) and smart city exhibition hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government at Coex in southern Seoul. Seoul AI Foundation Chairman Kim Man-gi and KIRIA President Cho Young-hoon attended the signing. The Seoul AI Foundation is a city-funded body that develops AI policies and services for Seoul. KIRIA operates under the industry ministry to promote the country’s robot industry. The agreement comes as AI expands into what is known as physical AI, in which AI systems control robots and other machines that operate in the real world. Under the agreement, the two organizations will share information and experts on AI and robot policy, technology and industry. They will also identify and carry out joint projects and cooperate on exhibitions, ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:21 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Seoul AI Foundation has signed an agreement with the state-run Korea Institute for Robot Industry Advancement (KIRIA) to develop joint projects that combine artificial intelligence and robotics to address the city’s needs, the foundation said Friday. The memorandum of understanding was signed Oct. 7 at Smart Life Week 2026, an artificial intelligence (AI) and smart city exhibition hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government at Coex in southern Seoul. Seoul AI Foundation Chairman Kim Man-gi and KIRIA President Cho Young-hoon attended the signing. The Seoul AI Foundation is a city-funded body that develops AI policies and services for Seoul. KIRIA operates under the industry ministry to promote the country’s robot industry. The agreement comes as AI expands into what is known as physical AI, in which AI systems control robots and other machines that operate in the real world. Under the agreement, the two organizations will share information and experts on AI and robot policy, technology and industry. They will also identify and carry out joint projects and cooperate on exhibitions,]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>US dividend ETFs draw attention amid stock market volatility</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/us-dividend-etfs-draw-attention-amid-stock-market-volatility</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/us-dividend-etfs-draw-attention-amid-stock-market-volatility</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Growing volatility in the Korean stock market is prompting investors&#039; attention to U.S. dividend-paying stocks, with some seeking regular income rather than relying solely on stock price gains, market watchers said Friday. One option is the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, which tracks 100 U.S. companies selected for their dividend records and financial strength. To qualify, companies must have paid dividends for at least 10 consecutive years. They are also assessed on their five-year dividend growth, return on equity and debt relative to cash flow. The index includes companies from a range of industries, including energy, consumer staples and health care. In Korea, Mirae Asset Global Investments&#039; TIGER U.S. Dividend Dow Jones exchange-traded fund (ETF) had 4.56 trillion won ($3.41 billion) in net assets as of Thursday, making it the largest locally listed ETF tracking the index, according to the asset manager. Some asset managers are taking the strategy a step further by combining dividend-paying stocks with covered-call options, a strategy in which an investor sells call options on s ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:21 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Growing volatility in the Korean stock market is prompting investors' attention to U.S. dividend-paying stocks, with some seeking regular income rather than relying solely on stock price gains, market watchers said Friday. One option is the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, which tracks 100 U.S. companies selected for their dividend records and financial strength. To qualify, companies must have paid dividends for at least 10 consecutive years. They are also assessed on their five-year dividend growth, return on equity and debt relative to cash flow. The index includes companies from a range of industries, including energy, consumer staples and health care. In Korea, Mirae Asset Global Investments' TIGER U.S. Dividend Dow Jones exchange-traded fund (ETF) had 4.56 trillion won ($3.41 billion) in net assets as of Thursday, making it the largest locally listed ETF tracking the index, according to the asset manager. Some asset managers are taking the strategy a step further by combining dividend-paying stocks with covered-call options, a strategy in which an investor sells call options on s]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Samsung, gas safety agency join forces to protect chip operations</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-gas-safety-agency-join-forces-to-protect-chip-operations</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-gas-safety-agency-join-forces-to-protect-chip-operations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Samsung Electronics and Korea Gas Safety Corp. have agreed to tighten safety controls at semiconductor facilities in Korea and overseas, seeking to prevent gas-related accidents and protect production continuity as the country&#039;s chip industry expands. The two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday at Samsung&#039;s Pyeongtaek campus, focusing on strengthening gas safety infrastructure at facilities designated as nationally critical semiconductor sites. The agreement calls for closer technical cooperation to stabilize newly built facilities, including inspections of pipeline integrity and verification that gas installations meet safety requirements. Under the partnership, the organizations will conduct regular inspections of facilities and pipelines at new sites, provide training to develop specialized safety personnel and share technical information on gas safety. They also plan to jointly identify regulatory obstacles affecting semiconductor operations and explore ways to improve relevant rules. Another key element involves conducting joint special inspections of gas faci ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:21 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Samsung Electronics and Korea Gas Safety Corp. have agreed to tighten safety controls at semiconductor facilities in Korea and overseas, seeking to prevent gas-related accidents and protect production continuity as the country's chip industry expands. The two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday at Samsung's Pyeongtaek campus, focusing on strengthening gas safety infrastructure at facilities designated as nationally critical semiconductor sites. The agreement calls for closer technical cooperation to stabilize newly built facilities, including inspections of pipeline integrity and verification that gas installations meet safety requirements. Under the partnership, the organizations will conduct regular inspections of facilities and pipelines at new sites, provide training to develop specialized safety personnel and share technical information on gas safety. They also plan to jointly identify regulatory obstacles affecting semiconductor operations and explore ways to improve relevant rules. Another key element involves conducting joint special inspections of gas faci]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Nvidia to make $1 bil. investment in Naver next week</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/nvidia-to-make-1-bil-investment-in-naver-next-week</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/nvidia-to-make-1-bil-investment-in-naver-next-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nvidia is scheduled to fulfill its $1 billion investment in Naver next Friday, according to the portal giant&#039;s regulatory filing Friday, a move set to make the U.S. chip giant the third-largest shareholder of the Korean IT firm. The completion of the capital increase comes as Naver was able to secure at least $9 billion in computing infrastructure, the filing said. Naver will fix the number of common shares to be acquired by Nvidia via a rights offering on Tuesday. Currently, Korea&#039;s national pension fund is the largest shareholder with 9.49 percent, followed by BlackRock, a global asset manager, with 7.31 percent. The upcoming investment is part of a strategic partnership between Naver and Nvidia announced in July, to establish a massive, global artificial intelligence (AI) factory. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Nvidia is scheduled to fulfill its $1 billion investment in Naver next Friday, according to the portal giant's regulatory filing Friday, a move set to make the U.S. chip giant the third-largest shareholder of the Korean IT firm. The completion of the capital increase comes as Naver was able to secure at least $9 billion in computing infrastructure, the filing said. Naver will fix the number of common shares to be acquired by Nvidia via a rights offering on Tuesday. Currently, Korea's national pension fund is the largest shareholder with 9.49 percent, followed by BlackRock, a global asset manager, with 7.31 percent. The upcoming investment is part of a strategic partnership between Naver and Nvidia announced in July, to establish a massive, global artificial intelligence (AI) factory.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>SK Group reshuffles energy leadership</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/sk-group-reshuffles-energy-leadership</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/sk-group-reshuffles-energy-leadership</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SK Group conducted its annual executive reshuffle Friday, retaining the CEOs of major affiliates, including record-setting SK hynix, while reshuffling management at its energy-related units. Having replaced numerous affiliate CEOs last year, the group focused this time on maintaining leadership stability while promoting executives with specialized expertise to enhance business competitiveness. SK hynix CEO Kwak Noh-jung, who has led the company since March 2022, will retain his post. SK Group&#039;s holding company, SK Inc., also retained CEO Jang Yong-ho. However, Jang will step down as CEO of SK Innovation, a position he had held concurrently, to focus on leading the holding company. SK Inc. promoted Kim Sun-hyuk, head of strategy at SKC, to president overseeing portfolio management as part of efforts to accelerate the group&#039;s portfolio restructuring. In the energy and chemicals sector, the group appointed executives with expertise in managing external risks and developing new businesses to key leadership positions. SK Innovation named Cheong Seung-il, president in charge of future growth at ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:21 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Group, reshuffles, energy, leadership</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SK Group conducted its annual executive reshuffle Friday, retaining the CEOs of major affiliates, including record-setting SK hynix, while reshuffling management at its energy-related units. Having replaced numerous affiliate CEOs last year, the group focused this time on maintaining leadership stability while promoting executives with specialized expertise to enhance business competitiveness. SK hynix CEO Kwak Noh-jung, who has led the company since March 2022, will retain his post. SK Group's holding company, SK Inc., also retained CEO Jang Yong-ho. However, Jang will step down as CEO of SK Innovation, a position he had held concurrently, to focus on leading the holding company. SK Inc. promoted Kim Sun-hyuk, head of strategy at SKC, to president overseeing portfolio management as part of efforts to accelerate the group's portfolio restructuring. In the energy and chemicals sector, the group appointed executives with expertise in managing external risks and developing new businesses to key leadership positions. SK Innovation named Cheong Seung-il, president in charge of future growth at]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Police to deploy 7,800 personnel nationwide for crowd safety during Halloween</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/police-to-deploy-7800-personnel-nationwide-for-crowd-safety-during-halloween</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/police-to-deploy-7800-personnel-nationwide-for-crowd-safety-during-halloween</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- Police will deploy around 7,800 personnel across the ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:20 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>N. Korea slams S. Korea, U.S.&amp;apos; Freedom Flag air drills, vows to deter with force</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-slams-s-korea-us-freedom-flag-air-drills-vows-to-deter-with-force</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-slams-s-korea-us-freedom-flag-air-drills-vows-to-deter-with-force</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Friday denounced the ongoing combined ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:20 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Korea, slams, Korea, U.S., Freedom, Flag, air, drills, vows, deter, with, force</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Friday denounced the ongoing combined ...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Late Canadian Army officer named Korean War hero of Nov.</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/late-canadian-army-officer-named-korean-war-hero-of-nov</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/late-canadian-army-officer-named-korean-war-hero-of-nov</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry on Friday named a late Canadian... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Prosecutors indict independent lawmaker for alleged sexual harassment</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/prosecutors-indict-independent-lawmaker-for-alleged-sexual-harassment</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/prosecutors-indict-independent-lawmaker-for-alleged-sexual-harassment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors on Friday indicted Rep. Jang Kyung-tae wi... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:20 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(2nd LD) Seoul to continue taking necessary measures based on &amp;apos;clear principles&amp;apos; over DMZ blast: Wi</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-seoul-to-continue-taking-necessary-measures-based-on-clear-principles-over-dmz-blast-wi</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-seoul-to-continue-taking-necessary-measures-based-on-clear-principles-over-dmz-blast-wi</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will continue taking necessary measures b... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:20 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Call of Duty publisher apologizes for using real footage of Itaewon crowd crush</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/call-of-duty-publisher-apologizes-for-using-real-footage-of-itaewon-crowd-crush</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/call-of-duty-publisher-apologizes-for-using-real-footage-of-itaewon-crowd-crush</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- The makers behind the Call of Duty video game apologi... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:20 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(3rd LD) Seoul to continue taking necessary measures based on &amp;apos;clear principles&amp;apos; over DMZ blast: Wi</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-seoul-to-continue-taking-necessary-measures-based-on-clear-principles-over-dmz-blast-wi</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-seoul-to-continue-taking-necessary-measures-based-on-clear-principles-over-dmz-blast-wi</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will continue taking necessary measures b... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:20 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) Check&#45;in system at Incheon airport restored after hourslong disruption</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-check-in-system-at-incheon-airport-restored-after-hourslong-disruption</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-check-in-system-at-incheon-airport-restored-after-hourslong-disruption</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ INCHEON, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- A check-in system malfunction that occurred at Inch... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:20 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Special counsel asks election watchdog to keep ballot boxes intact for possible review</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/special-counsel-asks-election-watchdog-to-keep-ballot-boxes-intact-for-possible-review</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/special-counsel-asks-election-watchdog-to-keep-ballot-boxes-intact-for-possible-review</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday asked the National E... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>147 days of Olympic Park protests: From ballot shortage outrage to far&#45;right rallying point</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/147-days-of-olympic-park-protests-from-ballot-shortage-outrage-to-far-right-rallying-point</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/147-days-of-olympic-park-protests-from-ballot-shortage-outrage-to-far-right-rallying-point</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:18 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Four years after disaster, Itaewon families ask the world to remember their loved ones</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/four-years-after-disaster-itaewon-families-ask-the-world-to-remember-their-loved-ones</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>US declines to clarify visa problems faced by Korean politicians</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/us-declines-to-clarify-visa-problems-faced-by-korean-politicians</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee’s posting spree is legitimizing anti&#45;migrant sentiment in Korea, experts say</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lees-posting-spree-is-legitimizing-anti-migrant-sentiment-in-korea-experts-say</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:16 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Special counsel demands death penalty for Yoon in appeals trial on insurrection charges</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/special-counsel-demands-death-penalty-for-yoon-in-appeals-trial-on-insurrection-charges</link>
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<title>North Korea answers South’s proposal for military talks by firing off ballistic missiles</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/north-korea-answers-souths-proposal-for-military-talks-by-firing-off-ballistic-missiles</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/north-korea-answers-souths-proposal-for-military-talks-by-firing-off-ballistic-missiles</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:14 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>North, Korea, answers, South’s, proposal, for, military, talks, firing, off, ballistic, missiles</media:keywords>
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<title>‘I’ve made peace with it’: Upward income mobility for young Koreans hits record low</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/ive-made-peace-with-it-upward-income-mobility-for-young-koreans-hits-record-low</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/ive-made-peace-with-it-upward-income-mobility-for-young-koreans-hits-record-low</guid>
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<title>Kim Jong&#45;un may have used Dandong trip to relay stance on US talks to Beijing, says NIS</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/kim-jong-un-may-have-used-dandong-trip-to-relay-stance-on-us-talks-to-beijing-says-nis</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/kim-jong-un-may-have-used-dandong-trip-to-relay-stance-on-us-talks-to-beijing-says-nis</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:13 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kim, Jong-un, may, have, used, Dandong, trip, relay, stance, talks, Beijing, says, NIS</media:keywords>
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<title>In Korea, migrant children are caught between languages and left behind in both</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/in-korea-migrant-children-are-caught-between-languages-and-left-behind-in-both</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:11 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) Seoul mulling co&#45;sponsoring U.N. resolution on N. Korean human rights</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-seoul-mulling-co-sponsoring-un-resolution-on-n-korean-human-rights</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-seoul-mulling-co-sponsoring-un-resolution-on-n-korean-human-rights</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:00:34 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LEAD, Seoul, mulling, co-sponsoring, U.N., resolution, Korean, human, rights</media:keywords>
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<title>(LEAD) N. Korea appears to test propaganda loudspeakers along border</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-n-korea-appears-to-test-propaganda-loudspeakers-along-border</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-n-korea-appears-to-test-propaganda-loudspeakers-along-border</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:00:34 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Defense chief denounces N. Korea&amp;apos;s missile launches at ASEAN defense forum</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/defense-chief-denounces-n-koreas-missile-launches-at-asean-defense-forum</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/defense-chief-denounces-n-koreas-missile-launches-at-asean-defense-forum</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul on Thursday denounced... ]]></description>
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<title>S. Korea, Germany heighten ties, boost defense cooperation</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-germany-heighten-ties-boost-defense-cooperation</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-germany-heighten-ties-boost-defense-cooperation</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Korea, Germany, heighten, ties, boost, defense, cooperation</media:keywords>
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<title>(2nd LD) Lee says S. Korea&#45;Germany cooperation more important than ever</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-lee-says-s-korea-germany-cooperation-more-important-than-ever</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-lee-says-s-korea-germany-cooperation-more-important-than-ever</guid>
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<title>(2nd LD) N.K. leader may have discussed potential talks with U.S. during China visit: spy agency</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-nk-leader-may-have-discussed-potential-talks-with-us-during-china-visit-spy-agency</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-nk-leader-may-have-discussed-potential-talks-with-us-during-china-visit-spy-agency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may have conveyed Pyo... ]]></description>
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<title>Lee vows to strengthen S. Korea&#45;U.S. alliance in ceremony marking Korean War battle</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-vows-to-strengthen-s-korea-us-alliance-in-ceremony-marking-korean-war-battle</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-vows-to-strengthen-s-korea-us-alliance-in-ceremony-marking-korean-war-battle</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(2nd LD) N. Korea appears to test propaganda loudspeakers along border</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-n-korea-appears-to-test-propaganda-loudspeakers-along-border</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-n-korea-appears-to-test-propaganda-loudspeakers-along-border</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) S. Korea, Germany heighten ties, boost defense cooperation</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korea-germany-heighten-ties-boost-defense-cooperation</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korea-germany-heighten-ties-boost-defense-cooperation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Germany agreed Thursday to upgrade th... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:00:34 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LEAD, Korea, Germany, heighten, ties, boost, defense, cooperation</media:keywords>
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<title>Lee under fire for saying foreign workers ‘don’t do much’ for Korea’s economy</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-under-fire-for-saying-foreign-workers-dont-do-much-for-koreas-economy</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:00:32 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Special counsel begins inspection of June 3 ballots in Olympic Park</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/special-counsel-begins-inspection-of-june-3-ballots-in-olympic-park</link>
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<title>[Editorial] To become a leading nation, Korea must build self&#45;reliance</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/editorial-to-become-a-leading-nation-korea-must-build-self-reliance</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:00:31 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>In an era of upheaval, global leadership will depend on cooperation, not military or economic power</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/in-an-era-of-upheaval-global-leadership-will-depend-on-cooperation-not-military-or-economic-power</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/in-an-era-of-upheaval-global-leadership-will-depend-on-cooperation-not-military-or-economic-power</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>In a multiplex world, Korea must reduce US dependence, pursue pragmatism, says Acharya</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/in-a-multiplex-world-korea-must-reduce-us-dependence-pursue-pragmatism-says-acharya</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/in-a-multiplex-world-korea-must-reduce-us-dependence-pursue-pragmatism-says-acharya</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:00:30 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Blue House doubles down on Lee’s plan to review ‘special treatment’ for multicultural families</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/blue-house-doubles-down-on-lees-plan-to-review-special-treatment-for-multicultural-families</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:00:30 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>US denies visa to another senior Korean lawmaker from ruling Democratic Party</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/us-denies-visa-to-another-senior-korean-lawmaker-from-ruling-democratic-party</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>[Guest essay] A general who talks too much, an ally who wants too much</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/guest-essay-a-general-who-talks-too-much-an-ally-who-wants-too-much</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>SK Hynix tops 100 tril. won in quarterly revenue, says memory shortage will last through 2030</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/sk-hynix-tops-100-tril-won-in-quarterly-revenue-says-memory-shortage-will-last-through-2030</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/sk-hynix-tops-100-tril-won-in-quarterly-revenue-says-memory-shortage-will-last-through-2030</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Samsung’s semiconductor business breaks 100 trillion won in profit in Q3, a new record</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsungs-semiconductor-business-breaks-100-trillion-won-in-profit-in-q3-a-new-record</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/samsungs-semiconductor-business-breaks-100-trillion-won-in-profit-in-q3-a-new-record</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:00:25 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(3rd LD) N. Korea&amp;apos;s Kim arrives in China&amp;apos;s Dandong via newly opened bridge</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-n-koreas-kim-arrives-in-chinas-dandong-via-newly-opened-bridge</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-n-koreas-kim-arrives-in-chinas-dandong-via-newly-opened-bridge</guid>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:26 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(4th LD) N. Korea&amp;apos;s Kim arrives in China&amp;apos;s Dandong via newly opened bridge</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/4th-ld-n-koreas-kim-arrives-in-chinas-dandong-via-newly-opened-bridge</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/4th-ld-n-koreas-kim-arrives-in-chinas-dandong-via-newly-opened-bridge</guid>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:26 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(URGENT) N. Korean leader Kim Jong&#45;un leaves Dandong, seen off by China&amp;apos;s top political adviser: Xinhua</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-n-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-leaves-dandong-seen-off-by-chinas-top-political-adviser-xinhua</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(5th LD) N. Korean leader Kim Jong&#45;un visits China, meets senior official amid ties push</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/5th-ld-n-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-visits-china-meets-senior-official-amid-ties-push</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/5th-ld-n-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-visits-china-meets-senior-official-amid-ties-push</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited China on Satu... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:26 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(URGENT) N. Korea confirms leader Kim&amp;apos;s Saturday visit to China</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-n-korea-confirms-leader-kims-saturday-visit-to-china</link>
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<title>N. Korea reports leader Kim&amp;apos;s surprise visit to China</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-reports-leader-kims-surprise-visit-to-china</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-reports-leader-kims-surprise-visit-to-china</guid>
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<title>(LEAD) N.K. leader vows to advance ties with China during surprise Dandong visit</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-nk-leader-vows-to-advance-ties-with-china-during-surprise-dandong-visit</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-nk-leader-vows-to-advance-ties-with-china-during-surprise-dandong-visit</guid>
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<title>(News Focus) What&amp;apos;s next for Trump&amp;apos;s Korea policy after U.S. midterms? Experts assess alliance friction, N.K. diplomacy</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/news-focus-whats-next-for-trumps-korea-policy-after-us-midterms-experts-assess-alliance-friction-nk-diplomacy</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- The upcoming U.S. midterm elections are unlikely... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:26 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>(2nd LD) N.K. leader vows to advance ties with China during surprise Dandong visit</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-nk-leader-vows-to-advance-ties-with-china-during-surprise-dandong-visit</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-nk-leader-vows-to-advance-ties-with-china-during-surprise-dandong-visit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited China and... ]]></description>
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<title>(3rd LD) N.K. leader vows to advance ties with China during surprise Dandong visit</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-nk-leader-vows-to-advance-ties-with-china-during-surprise-dandong-visit</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-nk-leader-vows-to-advance-ties-with-china-during-surprise-dandong-visit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited China and... ]]></description>
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<title>Gov&amp;apos;t plan seeks to ensure quality at Korean restaurants abroad</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/govt-plan-seeks-to-ensure-quality-at-korean-restaurants-abroad</link>
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By Uyen Nguyen

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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:24 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>Expedia ranks Busan fifth on &amp;apos;2027 Destinations of the Year&amp;apos; list</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/expedia-ranks-busan-fifth-on-2027-destinations-of-the-year-list</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Busan on Oct. 20 is ranked fifth on the Expedia Group&#039;s &quot;2027 Destinations of the Year&quot; at the travel platform&#039;s &quot;Unpack &#039;27&quot; media event at L&#039;Escape Hotel in Seoul&#039;s Jung-gu District. (Busan Tourism ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:22 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>No. of foreign visitors surpasses 17M, set to break annual record</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/no-of-foreign-visitors-surpasses-17m-set-to-break-annual-record</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:22 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>[100 top sites] ④ 3 college campuses that double as tourist spots</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/100-top-sites-%E2%91%A3-3-college-campuses-that-double-as-tourist-spots</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:21 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>Near perfecti&#45;An: badminton star posts season&amp;apos;s 9th win in Denmark</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/near-perfecti-an-badminton-star-posts-seasons-9th-win-in-denmark</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Superstar An Se Young on Oct. 18 plays Japan&#039;s Akane Yamaguchi in the women&#039;s badminton singles final of the Denmark Open in Odense, Denmark. (Yonhap News)

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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:00:34 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>So far, Seo good: shooter leads 3&#45;gold haul at Asian Para Games</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/so-far-seo-good-shooter-leads-3-gold-haul-at-asian-para-games</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ National shooter Seo Huntae on Oct. 19 celebrates after winning the gold medal in the mixed 10-m air rifle standing SH2 event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games at Aichi Prefectural Shooting Range i ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:00:33 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Visually impaired sprinter speeds past record at Asian Para Games</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/visually-impaired-sprinter-speeds-past-record-at-asian-para-games</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sprinter Jang Minho on Oct. 20 poses for a photo next to a scoreboard showing his Asian record time of 10.48 seconds after winning the men&#039;s 100 m (T13) at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games at Paloma ]]></description>
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<title>Archery, fencing helps raise Asian Para Games gold count to 15</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/archery-fencing-helps-raise-asian-para-games-gold-count-to-15</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/archery-fencing-helps-raise-asian-para-games-gold-count-to-15</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kim Ok Geum (left) and Park Hong-jo (second from left) on Oct. 21 compete in the W1 mixed team archery final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games in Japan at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Shooters in 50&#45;m rifle event claim all three medals at Para Asiad</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/shooters-in-50-m-rifle-event-claim-all-three-medals-at-para-asiad</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ National shooters (from left) Park Jinho (silver), Lee Jangho (gold) and Hwang Jeongmin (bronze) on Oct. 22 pose for a group photo after sweeping all of the medals in the mixed 50-meter rifle prone SH ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:00:28 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>TWICE&amp;apos;s Jihyo leaves JYP after 21 yrs to launch own agency</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/twices-jihyo-leaves-jyp-after-21-yrs-to-launch-own-agency</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/twices-jihyo-leaves-jyp-after-21-yrs-to-launch-own-agency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- Jihyo, a member of K-pop girl group TWICE, said Wedne... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:00:27 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(3rd LD) National museum chief resigns over misattributed work from private collection</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-national-museum-chief-resigns-over-misattributed-work-from-private-collection</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-national-museum-chief-resigns-over-misattributed-work-from-private-collection</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- You Hong-june, director of the National Museum of Kor... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee Soo&#45;man&#45;produced boy group to release debut album &amp;apos;Superstar&amp;apos; next month</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-soo-man-produced-boy-group-to-release-debut-album-superstar-next-month</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-soo-man-produced-boy-group-to-release-debut-album-superstar-next-month</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- A2O Soul, a rookie boy group produced by former SM En... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:00:27 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>New Netflix series starring Song Hye&#45;kyo, Gong Yoo to premiere in Dec.</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/new-netflix-series-starring-song-hye-kyo-gong-yoo-to-premiere-in-dec</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/new-netflix-series-starring-song-hye-kyo-gong-yoo-to-premiere-in-dec</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- &quot;Tantara,&quot; a new Netflix original Korean series starr... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:00:27 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, Netflix, series, starring, Song, Hye-kyo, Gong, Yoo, premiere, Dec.</media:keywords>
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<title>Foreign tourist arrivals in S. Korea on track to exceed last year&amp;apos;s total</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/foreign-tourist-arrivals-in-s-korea-on-track-to-exceed-last-years-total</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/foreign-tourist-arrivals-in-s-korea-on-track-to-exceed-last-years-total</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- Foreign tourist arrivals in South Korea surpassed 17 ... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(Movie Review) &amp;apos;Journey There&amp;apos; tenderly portrays bonds born of music, grief</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/movie-review-journey-there-tenderly-portrays-bonds-born-of-music-grief</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- In the Korean film &quot;Journey There,&quot; a grand piano bri... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Culture ministry to audit ex&#45;museum chief over misattributed calligraphy</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/culture-ministry-to-audit-ex-museum-chief-over-misattributed-calligraphy</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/culture-ministry-to-audit-ex-museum-chief-over-misattributed-calligraphy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The culture minister said Friday his ministry will co... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The culture minister said Friday his ministry will co...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>BLACKPINK&amp;apos;s Lisa drops 1st solo EP &amp;apos;Press Play&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/blackpinks-lisa-drops-1st-solo-ep-press-play</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/blackpinks-lisa-drops-1st-solo-ep-press-play</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Lisa of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK returned to the mu... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:00:27 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Justin Bieber makes surprise visit to S. Korea after 13 years</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/justin-bieber-makes-surprise-visit-to-s-korea-after-13-years</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/justin-bieber-makes-surprise-visit-to-s-korea-after-13-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Canadian pop star Justin Bieber made an unannounced v... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Over 80 production houses, 95,000 people in S. Korea involved in Netflix content over past 10 yrs</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/over-80-production-houses-95000-people-in-s-korea-involved-in-netflix-content-over-past-10-yrs</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/over-80-production-houses-95000-people-in-s-korea-involved-in-netflix-content-over-past-10-yrs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Netflix has worked with over 80 South Korean producti... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:00:26 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Number of laying hens raised at local farms up in Q3</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/number-of-laying-hens-raised-at-local-farms-up-in-q3</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The number of laying hens raised in South Korea incre... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Science minister vows to come up with pan&#45;ministerial measures to regulate smart glasses</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/science-minister-vows-to-come-up-with-pan-ministerial-measures-to-regulate-smart-glasses</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/science-minister-vows-to-come-up-with-pan-ministerial-measures-to-regulate-smart-glasses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said Friday his minis... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(URGENT) Seoul stocks end tad higher on bargain hunting</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-seoul-stocks-end-tad-higher-on-bargain-hunting</link>
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<title>Seoul stocks end tad higher on bargain hunting</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/seoul-stocks-end-tad-higher-on-bargain-hunting</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares closed slightly higher Friday aft... ]]></description>
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<title>(LEAD) Seoul stocks end tad higher on bargain hunting</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-seoul-stocks-end-tad-higher-on-bargain-hunting</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares closed slightly higher Friday aft... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(2nd LD) Seoul stocks end tad higher on bargain hunting</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-seoul-stocks-end-tad-higher-on-bargain-hunting</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares closed slightly higher Friday aft... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Investor deposits at brokerages plunge on stock market volatility</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/investor-deposits-at-brokerages-plunge-on-stock-market-volatility</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/investor-deposits-at-brokerages-plunge-on-stock-market-volatility</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stock investors&#039; deposits at securities ... ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stock investors' deposits at securities ...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>KSD channels $1.17 mil. funding this year into regional talent, startups in Busan</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/ksd-channels-117-mil-funding-this-year-into-regional-talent-startups-in-busan</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Korea Securities Depository (KSD) has directed funding toward social welfare and innovative businesses, contributing an average of around 1.78 billion won ($1.34 million) annually from 2023 to 2025 and 1.55 billion won for this year, the state-run agency said Friday. Headquartered in Busan, KSD focuses much of its social contribution work on developing local talent, helping young people become financially independent and strengthening the regional economy. Its programs range from scholarships and job training to funding for social enterprises, startups and small and midsize businesses. One such effort is the Open Campus, which introduces university students to KSD’s work and career opportunities in the securities industry. Participants learn about its core functions, including securities settlement, get information on recruitment and speak with current employees. Launched in 2019 with 35 students from five universities, it has grown to 60 students from 12 universities this year. Since 2025, the program has been part of a wider initiative to strengthen Busan’s financial-sector tal ]]></description>
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<title>Hana Financial Q3 net up 7.9% on rise in interest, non&#45;interest income</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hana Financial Group Inc. on Friday reported a rise in net profit in the third quarter of the year, driven by a rise in interest and non-interest income. The banking group said it racked up a net profit of 1.22 trillion won ($919 million) in the July-September period, up 7.86 percent from a year earlier. The earnings are higher than market expectations. The average estimate of net profit by analysts stood at 1.21 trillion won, according to a survey by Yonhap Infomax, the financial data firm of Yonhap News Agency. Hana Financial posted 1.63 trillion won in operating profit for the quarter, compared with 1.48 trillion won a year ago. Revenue also rose 83.6 percent to 19.99 trillion won. In the first nine months of the year, Hana racked up 3.62 trillion won in net profit, up 5.56 percent on-year, marking the highest ever. Hana Financial posted an interest income of 7.48 trillion won in the January-September period, up 10.37 percent on-year, and its commission income spiked 29.8 percent to 2.14 trillion won over the cited period. Its flagship Hana Bank reaped a net profit of 1.19 trillion won ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:39 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hana Financial Group Inc. on Friday reported a rise in net profit in the third quarter of the year, driven by a rise in interest and non-interest income. The banking group said it racked up a net profit of 1.22 trillion won ($919 million) in the July-September period, up 7.86 percent from a year earlier. The earnings are higher than market expectations. The average estimate of net profit by analysts stood at 1.21 trillion won, according to a survey by Yonhap Infomax, the financial data firm of Yonhap News Agency. Hana Financial posted 1.63 trillion won in operating profit for the quarter, compared with 1.48 trillion won a year ago. Revenue also rose 83.6 percent to 19.99 trillion won. In the first nine months of the year, Hana racked up 3.62 trillion won in net profit, up 5.56 percent on-year, marking the highest ever. Hana Financial posted an interest income of 7.48 trillion won in the January-September period, up 10.37 percent on-year, and its commission income spiked 29.8 percent to 2.14 trillion won over the cited period. Its flagship Hana Bank reaped a net profit of 1.19 trillion won]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Beauty of Joseon expands to 1,263 Boots stores across Britain</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/beauty-of-joseon-expands-to-1263-boots-stores-across-britain</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/beauty-of-joseon-expands-to-1263-boots-stores-across-britain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Beauty of Joseon, Korean beauty brand known for its traditional ingredients and modern skin care, has expanded to 1,263 Boots stores across Britain, marking one of the largest retail footprints for a Korean beauty brand in Europe. The brand, owned by Goodai Global, entered Boots in June 2024 and has since expanded rapidly across the British health and beauty retailer’s network, according to a company announcement Friday. Beauty of Joseon also operates dedicated brand displays in 100 Boots stores, the largest such presence among Korean beauty brands at the retailer. The expansion comes as the brand continues to rank among Boots’ top-selling Korean beauty brands, reflecting growing demand for K-beauty products in physical retail stores beyond online channels. In April, Beauty of Joseon held the first solo pop-up by a Korean beauty brand at Boots, at the retailer’s store in Westfield Stratford in London. During the pop-up month, Beauty of Joseon ranked fifth among about 200 skin care brands sold at Boots and first among roughly 20 Korean beauty brands, according to company data. It also ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Beauty of Joseon, Korean beauty brand known for its traditional ingredients and modern skin care, has expanded to 1,263 Boots stores across Britain, marking one of the largest retail footprints for a Korean beauty brand in Europe. The brand, owned by Goodai Global, entered Boots in June 2024 and has since expanded rapidly across the British health and beauty retailer’s network, according to a company announcement Friday. Beauty of Joseon also operates dedicated brand displays in 100 Boots stores, the largest such presence among Korean beauty brands at the retailer. The expansion comes as the brand continues to rank among Boots’ top-selling Korean beauty brands, reflecting growing demand for K-beauty products in physical retail stores beyond online channels. In April, Beauty of Joseon held the first solo pop-up by a Korean beauty brand at Boots, at the retailer’s store in Westfield Stratford in London. During the pop-up month, Beauty of Joseon ranked fifth among about 200 skin care brands sold at Boots and first among roughly 20 Korean beauty brands, according to company data. It also]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Nongshim brings Shin Ramyun heat to Musinsa pop&#45;up in Osaka</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/nongshim-brings-shin-ramyun-heat-to-musinsa-pop-up-in-osaka</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nongshim is bringing the flavors of Korea’s instant noodles to Japan’s fashion-conscious young consumers, joining forces with fashion platform Musinsa for a 17-day pop-up event in Osaka that pairs Korean food with fashion and beauty. The Korean food company is operating a Shin Ramyun brand booth at Musinsa Osaka Pop-up Store 2026 at VS in Umeda through Nov. 8. The collaboration aims to introduce Japanese shoppers drawn to Korean fashion to Korean food culture through hands-on experiences, with Umeda serving as a busy commercial district frequented by young consumers and international tourists. At the booth, visitors can sample freshly prepared Shin Ramyun Tomba, using an instant noodle cooker modeled on machines popular along Korea’s Han River, where people cook noodles on-site. Visitors who follow Nongshim Japan’s official Instagram account can try the dish, while those who complete a survey after tasting it can receive Shin Ramyun Rose, with additional branded merchandise available through a prize draw. Shin Ramyun Tomba combines spicy seasoning with a creamy flavor and has gain ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:39 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Nongshim is bringing the flavors of Korea’s instant noodles to Japan’s fashion-conscious young consumers, joining forces with fashion platform Musinsa for a 17-day pop-up event in Osaka that pairs Korean food with fashion and beauty. The Korean food company is operating a Shin Ramyun brand booth at Musinsa Osaka Pop-up Store 2026 at VS in Umeda through Nov. 8. The collaboration aims to introduce Japanese shoppers drawn to Korean fashion to Korean food culture through hands-on experiences, with Umeda serving as a busy commercial district frequented by young consumers and international tourists. At the booth, visitors can sample freshly prepared Shin Ramyun Tomba, using an instant noodle cooker modeled on machines popular along Korea’s Han River, where people cook noodles on-site. Visitors who follow Nongshim Japan’s official Instagram account can try the dish, while those who complete a survey after tasting it can receive Shin Ramyun Rose, with additional branded merchandise available through a prize draw. Shin Ramyun Tomba combines spicy seasoning with a creamy flavor and has gain]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>HD Hyundai, Kiewit to form JV to build shipyard in US</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hd-hyundai-kiewit-to-form-jv-to-build-shipyard-in-us</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/hd-hyundai-kiewit-to-form-jv-to-build-shipyard-in-us</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Korean shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai Co. said Friday it will establish a joint venture with U.S. engineering and construction company Kiewit to build a new shipyard in the United States. HD Hyundai and Kiewit signed an agreement in Houston on Thursday (local time) to establish the joint venture, tentatively named HD-Kiewit Shipbuilding LLC. The joint venture plans to begin construction of the shipyard next year, with full-scale operations targeted for 2029. Under the partnership, HD Hyundai will provide shipbuilding technology and production expertise, while Kiewit will leverage its engineering and construction capabilities to support the development of the facility. HD Hyundai said the project is significant as it involves building a new shipyard rather than upgrading an existing facility, a move expected to help expand U.S. shipbuilding capacity and strengthen domestic supply chains. The joint venture will explore business opportunities in U.S. Navy logistics support vessels and commercial ships, while also considering the production and supply of ship blocks and modules to U.S. shipyar ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:39 +0900</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Korean shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai Co. said Friday it will establish a joint venture with U.S. engineering and construction company Kiewit to build a new shipyard in the United States. HD Hyundai and Kiewit signed an agreement in Houston on Thursday (local time) to establish the joint venture, tentatively named HD-Kiewit Shipbuilding LLC. The joint venture plans to begin construction of the shipyard next year, with full-scale operations targeted for 2029. Under the partnership, HD Hyundai will provide shipbuilding technology and production expertise, while Kiewit will leverage its engineering and construction capabilities to support the development of the facility. HD Hyundai said the project is significant as it involves building a new shipyard rather than upgrading an existing facility, a move expected to help expand U.S. shipbuilding capacity and strengthen domestic supply chains. The joint venture will explore business opportunities in U.S. Navy logistics support vessels and commercial ships, while also considering the production and supply of ship blocks and modules to U.S. shipyar]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Bereaved family members denounce labor inspection results on Coupang</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/bereaved-family-members-denounce-labor-inspection-results-on-coupang</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/bereaved-family-members-denounce-labor-inspection-results-on-coupang</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bereaved family members of industrial accident victims at Coupang on Friday denounced the results of a labor inspection into the online retailer, accusing the labor ministry of giving the company a &quot;free pass.&quot; After an inspection of the company, the labor ministry said Thursday it decided not to recommend a criminal investigation into cover-up allegations surrounding the death of a Coupang logistics worker in 2020. The worker died of acute myocardial infarction following an overnight shift, raising suspicions of overwork. While the probe found that Coupang founder Kim Bom-suk had made orders not to keep records indicating the employee had worked hard, the ministry said the statute of limitations for the case had already passed. &quot;(We) denounce the labor ministry for giving Coupang a free pass without a proper investigation,&quot; the family members said in a press statement. The bereaved family members said they have requested the state auditor to launch an inspection into the ministry, arguing the government&#039;s failure to properly investigate the Coupang case led to the expiry of the statute o ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Bereaved family members of industrial accident victims at Coupang on Friday denounced the results of a labor inspection into the online retailer, accusing the labor ministry of giving the company a "free pass." After an inspection of the company, the labor ministry said Thursday it decided not to recommend a criminal investigation into cover-up allegations surrounding the death of a Coupang logistics worker in 2020. The worker died of acute myocardial infarction following an overnight shift, raising suspicions of overwork. While the probe found that Coupang founder Kim Bom-suk had made orders not to keep records indicating the employee had worked hard, the ministry said the statute of limitations for the case had already passed. "(We) denounce the labor ministry for giving Coupang a free pass without a proper investigation," the family members said in a press statement. The bereaved family members said they have requested the state auditor to launch an inspection into the ministry, arguing the government's failure to properly investigate the Coupang case led to the expiry of the statute o]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Delinquency ratio on bank loans up for 2nd month in August</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/delinquency-ratio-on-bank-loans-up-for-2nd-month-in-august</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/delinquency-ratio-on-bank-loans-up-for-2nd-month-in-august</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The delinquency ratio on loans extended by banks rose for the second consecutive month in August, data showed Friday. The delinquency numbers on banks&#039; won-denominated loans stood at 0.69 percent as of end-August, up 0.06 percentage point from a month earlier, according to the data from the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS). The amount of newly overdue loans came to 3 trillion won ($2.26 billion) in August, down 0.2 trillion won from the previous month. The amount of write-offs of such loans, on the other hand, came in at 1.5 trillion won, up 0.1 trillion won over the cited period, according to the FSS. The delinquency ratio for corporate loans stood at 0.86 percent as of end-August, up 0.08 percentage point from a month earlier, and the ratio for household loans rose 0.03 percentage point to 0.45 percent over the same period. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:39 +0900</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The delinquency ratio on loans extended by banks rose for the second consecutive month in August, data showed Friday. The delinquency numbers on banks' won-denominated loans stood at 0.69 percent as of end-August, up 0.06 percentage point from a month earlier, according to the data from the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS). The amount of newly overdue loans came to 3 trillion won ($2.26 billion) in August, down 0.2 trillion won from the previous month. The amount of write-offs of such loans, on the other hand, came in at 1.5 trillion won, up 0.1 trillion won over the cited period, according to the FSS. The delinquency ratio for corporate loans stood at 0.86 percent as of end-August, up 0.08 percentage point from a month earlier, and the ratio for household loans rose 0.03 percentage point to 0.45 percent over the same period.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>SK hynix halts Solidigm IPO plan amid regulatory pressure</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/sk-hynix-halts-solidigm-ipo-plan-amid-regulatory-pressure</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/sk-hynix-halts-solidigm-ipo-plan-amid-regulatory-pressure</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Potential government regulatory scrutiny may have been the main factor behind SK hynix’s decision to halt plans for a U.S. listing of its subsidiary Solidigm, according to industry sources Friday. Earlier in the day, SK hynix announced that its U.S.-based NAND flash memory subsidiary will halt its review of potential pre-initial public offering (IPO) fundraising and IPO options, citing volatile capital markets and recent trends in semiconductor stock prices, the chip giant said Friday. “Even though SK hynix cited market conditions, the government’s warnings may have played a greater role in the decision,” an industry source said. After reports emerged in August that Solidigm was considering a U.S. IPO as early as next year, potentially valuing the company at up to $150 billion, concerns arose that the listing could undermine SK hynix’s shareholder value. Since then, SK hynix has repeatedly responded to reports of a possible U.S. listing by saying that no decision had been made. However, amid mounting controversy over Solidigm’s potential dual listing, financial authorities war ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Potential government regulatory scrutiny may have been the main factor behind SK hynix’s decision to halt plans for a U.S. listing of its subsidiary Solidigm, according to industry sources Friday. Earlier in the day, SK hynix announced that its U.S.-based NAND flash memory subsidiary will halt its review of potential pre-initial public offering (IPO) fundraising and IPO options, citing volatile capital markets and recent trends in semiconductor stock prices, the chip giant said Friday. “Even though SK hynix cited market conditions, the government’s warnings may have played a greater role in the decision,” an industry source said. After reports emerged in August that Solidigm was considering a U.S. IPO as early as next year, potentially valuing the company at up to $150 billion, concerns arose that the listing could undermine SK hynix’s shareholder value. Since then, SK hynix has repeatedly responded to reports of a possible U.S. listing by saying that no decision had been made. However, amid mounting controversy over Solidigm’s potential dual listing, financial authorities war]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Chung Mong&#45;Koo Foundation&amp;apos;s pianists sweep international awards</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/chung-mong-koo-foundations-pianists-sweep-international-awards</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/chung-mong-koo-foundations-pianists-sweep-international-awards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Three young Korean pianists — supported by Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation — have earned international recognition this year, winning top prizes at major competitions in Europe and the United States. Shin Young-ho, 19, placed second in the piano category at the 76th Giovanni Battista Viotti International Music Competition, which concluded in Vercelli, Italy, on Oct. 17. Lee Jeong-woo, 18, won first prize at the 20th George Enescu International Competition in Bucharest, Romania, in September, while Lee Ju-eon, 15, claimed prizes at three international piano competitions in the United States during the first half of the year. The achievements highlight the progress of a new generation of pianists who have received sustained support from the foundation, as they pursue international careers. Shin continued his strong performance on the international competition circuit, following a second-place finish at the Dublin International Piano Competition and a special prize at the Pancho Vladigerov International Piano Competition, both held in 2025. Selected as a foundation scholarship re ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:39 +0900</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Three young Korean pianists — supported by Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation — have earned international recognition this year, winning top prizes at major competitions in Europe and the United States. Shin Young-ho, 19, placed second in the piano category at the 76th Giovanni Battista Viotti International Music Competition, which concluded in Vercelli, Italy, on Oct. 17. Lee Jeong-woo, 18, won first prize at the 20th George Enescu International Competition in Bucharest, Romania, in September, while Lee Ju-eon, 15, claimed prizes at three international piano competitions in the United States during the first half of the year. The achievements highlight the progress of a new generation of pianists who have received sustained support from the foundation, as they pursue international careers. Shin continued his strong performance on the international competition circuit, following a second-place finish at the Dublin International Piano Competition and a special prize at the Pancho Vladigerov International Piano Competition, both held in 2025. Selected as a foundation scholarship re]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>China&amp;apos;s humanoids go job hunting amid Korea&amp;apos;s bets on physical AI</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/chinas-humanoids-go-job-hunting-amid-koreas-bets-on-physical-ai</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/chinas-humanoids-go-job-hunting-amid-koreas-bets-on-physical-ai</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chinese humanoid robot makers are accelerating efforts to gain a foothold in Korea, moving beyond dance performances and showroom displays to factory trials and other commercial applications as Seoul beefs up investment in physical artificial intelligence (AI). A string of Chinese robotics companies have flexed their muscles or announced projects in the country this year, including Hong Kong-listed Ubtech, startup Anyverse Dynamics, Shanghai-based Agibot and leading robot maker Unitree. “China’s new generation of robot companies has global DNA and naturally looks overseas, and Korea is one of the most important markets in Asia-Pacific,” said Ethan Qi, an associate director covering robotics at Counterpoint Research. The absence of locally built humanoids available at scale has created an opening for Chinese suppliers, he added. Early footprint Representatives of Galaxy Robot Park, a robot-themed entertainment venue in Seoul, agreed to buy Ubtech’s lifelike U1 model after attending its debut in Shenzhen in June, according to Sean Qin, overseas head of the company&#039;s commercial robo ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:39 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Chinese humanoid robot makers are accelerating efforts to gain a foothold in Korea, moving beyond dance performances and showroom displays to factory trials and other commercial applications as Seoul beefs up investment in physical artificial intelligence (AI). A string of Chinese robotics companies have flexed their muscles or announced projects in the country this year, including Hong Kong-listed Ubtech, startup Anyverse Dynamics, Shanghai-based Agibot and leading robot maker Unitree. “China’s new generation of robot companies has global DNA and naturally looks overseas, and Korea is one of the most important markets in Asia-Pacific,” said Ethan Qi, an associate director covering robotics at Counterpoint Research. The absence of locally built humanoids available at scale has created an opening for Chinese suppliers, he added. Early footprint Representatives of Galaxy Robot Park, a robot-themed entertainment venue in Seoul, agreed to buy Ubtech’s lifelike U1 model after attending its debut in Shenzhen in June, according to Sean Qin, overseas head of the company's commercial robo]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Lee urges reform of outdated regulations hampering growth of advanced industries</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-urges-reform-of-outdated-regulations-hampering-growth-of-advanced-industries</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-urges-reform-of-outdated-regulations-hampering-growth-of-advanced-industries</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday urged prompt and bo... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 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. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday urged prompt and bo...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(3rd LD) Appeals court acquits Seoul mayor of political funds law violation</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-appeals-court-acquits-seoul-mayor-of-political-funds-law-violation</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-appeals-court-acquits-seoul-mayor-of-political-funds-law-violation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- An appeals court on Friday overturned a lower court r... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- An appeals court on Friday overturned a lower court r...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Army&amp;apos;s Ground Operations Command stages field training drills linked to counterfire warfare</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/armys-ground-operations-command-stages-field-training-drills-linked-to-counterfire-warfare</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/armys-ground-operations-command-stages-field-training-drills-linked-to-counterfire-warfare</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The Army&#039;s Ground Operations Command (GOC) has conduc... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The Army's Ground Operations Command (GOC) has conduc...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(LEAD) Special counsel says deceased NEC official&amp;apos;s note cites no coercion</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-special-counsel-says-deceased-nec-officials-note-cites-no-coercion</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-special-counsel-says-deceased-nec-officials-note-cites-no-coercion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- A National Election Commission (NEC) official, who wa... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- A National Election Commission (NEC) official, who wa...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(LEAD) Main opposition hails Seoul mayor&amp;apos;s acquittal in political funds trial; ruling party calls for appeal</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-main-opposition-hails-seoul-mayors-acquittal-in-political-funds-trial-ruling-party-calls-for-appeal</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(2nd LD) S. Korea proposes military talks with N. Korea to ease tensions along border</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-s-korea-proposes-military-talks-with-n-korea-to-ease-tensions-along-border</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-s-korea-proposes-military-talks-with-n-korea-to-ease-tensions-along-border</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea renewed its offer Friday to hold military... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(News Focus) Acquittal puts Seoul mayor on path to potential presidential run</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/news-focus-acquittal-puts-seoul-mayor-on-path-to-potential-presidential-run</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/news-focus-acquittal-puts-seoul-mayor-on-path-to-potential-presidential-run</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon was placed firmly on the path ... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Spy agency said to assess that social media rumors of N. Korean leader&amp;apos;s death are false</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/spy-agency-said-to-assess-that-social-media-rumors-of-n-korean-leaders-death-are-false</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/spy-agency-said-to-assess-that-social-media-rumors-of-n-korean-leaders-death-are-false</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The spy agency on Friday reported to a parliamentary ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>S. Korea donates 8 retired military helicopters to Kenya</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-donates-8-retired-military-helicopters-to-kenya</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-donates-8-retired-military-helicopters-to-kenya</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>French protests highlight need to address public discontent in Korea, says budget minister</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/french-protests-highlight-need-to-address-public-discontent-in-korea-says-budget-minister</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/french-protests-highlight-need-to-address-public-discontent-in-korea-says-budget-minister</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>[News analysis] Can the two Koreas keep their war of words from turning into a military clash?</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/news-analysis-can-the-two-koreas-keep-their-war-of-words-from-turning-into-a-military-clash</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Coupang founder avoids indictment for coverup of young worker’s death from overwork</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/coupang-founder-avoids-indictment-for-coverup-of-young-workers-death-from-overwork</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:34 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Korea raises cyber threat level to ‘caution’ amid PHP vulnerability</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korea-raises-cyber-threat-level-to-caution-amid-php-vulnerability</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:34 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>UNC tightened DMZ entry rules for top South Korean commanders in 2023</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/unc-tightened-dmz-entry-rules-for-top-south-korean-commanders-in-2023</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:33 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Chief of US 8th Army calls unit a ‘global force,’ hinting at deployment beyond Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/chief-of-us-8th-army-calls-unit-a-global-force-hinting-at-deployment-beyond-korea</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/chief-of-us-8th-army-calls-unit-a-global-force-hinting-at-deployment-beyond-korea</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:33 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Oh Se&#45;hoon cleared on appeal, keeping his seat as Seoul mayor for now</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/oh-se-hoon-cleared-on-appeal-keeping-his-seat-as-seoul-mayor-for-now</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:32 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>North Korea has laid an estimated 960,000 mines in DMZ since 2024, South’s military says</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/north-korea-has-laid-an-estimated-960000-mines-in-dmz-since-2024-souths-military-says</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Police investigate after North Korean IT workers found posing as South Korean employees</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/police-investigate-after-north-korean-it-workers-found-posing-as-south-korean-employees</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:30 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>UNC deputy commander notes need for &amp;apos;careful, transparent&amp;apos; approach following DMZ mine blast</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/unc-deputy-commander-notes-need-for-careful-transparent-approach-following-dmz-mine-blast</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/unc-deputy-commander-notes-need-for-careful-transparent-approach-following-dmz-mine-blast</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- The deputy commander of the U.S.-led United Nations C... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>Labor ministry to fine Coupang, logistics units 1.96 bln won for workplace violations</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/labor-ministry-to-fine-coupang-logistics-units-196-bln-won-for-workplace-violations</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/labor-ministry-to-fine-coupang-logistics-units-196-bln-won-for-workplace-violations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- The labor ministry said Thursday it plans to fine e-c... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Parliamentary committee adopts confirmation report for special inspector nominee</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/parliamentary-committee-adopts-confirmation-report-for-special-inspector-nominee</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- A parliamentary committee adopted a confirmation hear... ]]></description>
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<title>Lee says rebound in potential growth rates should lead to balanced growth</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-says-rebound-in-potential-growth-rates-should-lead-to-balanced-growth</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that the recent... ]]></description>
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<title>(LEAD) Lee says rebound in potential growth rates should lead to balanced growth</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-says-rebound-in-potential-growth-rates-should-lead-to-balanced-growth</link>
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<title>34 student activists convicted of illegal entry into presidential compound, U.S. base</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/34-student-activists-convicted-of-illegal-entry-into-presidential-compound-us-base</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- A court on Thursday found 34 student activists guilty... ]]></description>
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<title>(2nd LD) S. Korea to send letter to UNSC urging N. Korea to take responsibility for DMZ mine blast</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-s-korea-to-send-letter-to-unsc-urging-n-korea-to-take-responsibility-for-dmz-mine-blast</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope invites youth to Seoul for &amp;apos;pilgrimage of faith, friendship and hope&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/pope-invites-youth-to-seoul-for-pilgrimage-of-faith-friendship-and-hope</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>S. Korea, U.S. hold combined river&#45;crossing drills</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-us-hold-combined-river-crossing-drills</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-us-hold-combined-river-crossing-drills</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States on Thursday held jo... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Korea, U.S., hold, combined, river-crossing, drills</media:keywords>
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<title>Before they can vote, Korea’s teens are already swimming in election fraud content</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/before-they-can-vote-koreas-teens-are-already-swimming-in-election-fraud-content</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Before, they, can, vote, Korea’s, teens, are, already, swimming, election, fraud, content</media:keywords>
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<title>Korea’s exports near $1 trillion milestone, but US trade risks cloud outlook</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/koreas-exports-near-1-trillion-milestone-but-us-trade-risks-cloud-outlook</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/koreas-exports-near-1-trillion-milestone-but-us-trade-risks-cloud-outlook</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:00:34 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Korea’s, exports, near, trillion, milestone, but, trade, risks, cloud, outlook</media:keywords>
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<title>‘KPop Demon Hunters’ singer Ejae marries music producer Sam Kim in Seoul</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/kpop-demon-hunters-singer-ejae-marries-music-producer-sam-kim-in-seoul</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/kpop-demon-hunters-singer-ejae-marries-music-producer-sam-kim-in-seoul</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:00:33 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>High tensions along inter&#45;Korean border prompt fears of return to tit&#45;for&#45;tat of 2024</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/high-tensions-along-inter-korean-border-prompt-fears-of-return-to-tit-for-tat-of-2024</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/high-tensions-along-inter-korean-border-prompt-fears-of-return-to-tit-for-tat-of-2024</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:00:33 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>High, tensions, along, inter-Korean, border, prompt, fears, return, tit-for-tat, 2024</media:keywords>
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<title>Will Korea be safe from the coming debt crisis?</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/will-korea-be-safe-from-the-coming-debt-crisis</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:00:32 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Data leak in Vietnam exposes 9 years of Korean airline passenger records</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/data-leak-in-vietnam-exposes-9-years-of-korean-airline-passenger-records</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:00:31 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Data, leak, Vietnam, exposes, years, Korean, airline, passenger, records</media:keywords>
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<title>[Column] Is this America’s last Red Scare?</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/column-is-this-americas-last-red-scare</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:00:30 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Column, this, America’s, last, Red, Scare</media:keywords>
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<title>North Korea signals possible resumption of anti&#45;South loudspeaker campaign</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/north-korea-signals-possible-resumption-of-anti-south-loudspeaker-campaign</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:00:30 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>[Interview] Shared responsibility in a ‘multiplex’ world, and what Korea brings to it</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/interview-shared-responsibility-in-a-multiplex-world-and-what-korea-brings-to-it</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:00:29 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Interview, Shared, responsibility, ‘multiplex’, world, and, what, Korea, brings</media:keywords>
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<title>Bank of Korea holds rate at 3%, signals more hikes as growth outlook brightens</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/bank-of-korea-holds-rate-at-3-signals-more-hikes-as-growth-outlook-brightens</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/bank-of-korea-holds-rate-at-3-signals-more-hikes-as-growth-outlook-brightens</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:00:28 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>N. Korea reports opening of new cross&#45;border bridge with China</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-reports-opening-of-new-cross-border-bridge-with-china</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Friday reported the opening of a new c... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:00:20 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Key developments on North Korea this week</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/key-developments-on-north-korea-this-week</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Ko... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:00:19 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Summary of external news of North Korea this week</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/summary-of-external-news-of-north-korea-this-week</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:00:18 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Summary of inter&#45;Korean news this week</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/summary-of-inter-korean-news-this-week</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:00:18 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/summary-of-domestic-news-in-north-korea-this-week</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pyongyang rejects Seoul&amp;apos;s hypersonic test claims, justifies own arms buildup</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/pyongyang-rejects-seouls-hypersonic-test-claims-justifies-own-arms-buildup</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/pyongyang-rejects-seouls-hypersonic-test-claims-justifies-own-arms-buildup</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- North Korea renewed its attack on South Korea&#039;s recen... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(URGENT) N. Korea says it conducted new underwater torpedo test Thursday</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-n-korea-says-it-conducted-new-underwater-torpedo-test-thursday</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>N. Korea conducts underwater test of new precision&#45;guided torpedo: KCNA</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-conducts-underwater-test-of-new-precision-guided-torpedo-kcna</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Saturday it has conducted an underwa... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) N. Korea conducts underwater test of new precision&#45;guided torpedo using AI: KCNA</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-n-korea-conducts-underwater-test-of-new-precision-guided-torpedo-using-ai-kcna</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Leading US travel magazine names Seoul world&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;best big city&amp;apos;</title>
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<title>Newly opened sports museum memorializes Korea&amp;apos;s athletic heritage</title>
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<title>Actors Ha Jung&#45;woo, Cha Jung&#45;won to tie knot in Dec.</title>
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<title>(Movie Review) &amp;apos;Paradise Lost&amp;apos; teems with dark questions on AI, human nature but spreads itself thin</title>
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<title>Lee Soo&#45;man&amp;apos;s new girl group A2O Lite tops Melon chart</title>
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<title>S. Korea&amp;apos;s 1st nat&amp;apos;l sports museum opens in Seoul</title>
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<title>(LEAD) S. Korea&amp;apos;s 1st nat&amp;apos;l sports museum opens in Seoul</title>
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<title>BIFF wraps up, draws more than 200,000 admissions</title>
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<title>(LEAD) BIFF wraps up, draws more than 200,000 admissions</title>
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<title>Vietnamese winner of Korean speech contest vows to continue learning Korean</title>
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<title>BTS becomes 1st group to top 10 bln Spotify streams in single year</title>
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<title>Finance minister calls for efforts to address global imbalances at G20 meeting</title>
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<title>(URGENT) KRX issues buy&#45;side sidecar amid KOSDAQ&amp;apos;s sharp increase</title>
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<title>KRX issues buy&#45;side sidecar amid KOSDAQ&amp;apos;s sharp increase</title>
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<title>(URGENT) Seoul stocks rebound over 2 pct on eased chip rout, Fed bets</title>
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<title>Seoul stocks rebound over 2 pct on eased chip rout, Fed bets</title>
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<title>(LEAD) Seoul stocks rebound over 2 pct on eased chip rout, Fed bets</title>
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<title>(2nd LD) Seoul stocks rebound over 2 pct on eased chip rout, Fed bets</title>
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<title>Seoul keeps fuel price caps unchanged amid Mideast tensions</title>
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<title>Hyundai Motor to recall over 94,000 vehicles in U.S. over fire risk</title>
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<title>Trump touts Hyundai&amp;apos;s US$560&#45;mln Georgia investment pledge at campaign rally</title>
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<title>CJ, Daou Kiwoom may team up for JoongAng Ilbo bid</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Speculation is growing that CJ Group could team up with Daou Kiwoom Group to bid for control of JoongAng Ilbo, as the newspaper publisher seeks a buyer amid a liquidity crisis at its parent group. According to industry sources Friday, CJ is reportedly considering forming a consortium with Daou Kiwoom to participate in the final round of bidding for the newspaper. The deadline for final bids is on Oct. 19. CJ holds a 9.24 percent stake in JoongAng Ilbo through its affiliate CJ OliveNetworks, potentially giving the group an existing foothold in the acquisition process. JoongAng Ilbo entered a workout program in July amid liquidity pressures at some affiliates of JoongAng Group. The newspaper publisher is pursuing the sale of its management rights and other restructuring measures to restore its financial health. The company said in a statement on Sept. 29 that it aims to select a preferred bidder by the end of October. Six companies reportedly participated in the preliminary bidding last month: Global Sae-A, Geumbo Development, Daou Technology, Orion, OK Financial Group and eBroadcasting. A w ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Speculation is growing that CJ Group could team up with Daou Kiwoom Group to bid for control of JoongAng Ilbo, as the newspaper publisher seeks a buyer amid a liquidity crisis at its parent group. According to industry sources Friday, CJ is reportedly considering forming a consortium with Daou Kiwoom to participate in the final round of bidding for the newspaper. The deadline for final bids is on Oct. 19. CJ holds a 9.24 percent stake in JoongAng Ilbo through its affiliate CJ OliveNetworks, potentially giving the group an existing foothold in the acquisition process. JoongAng Ilbo entered a workout program in July amid liquidity pressures at some affiliates of JoongAng Group. The newspaper publisher is pursuing the sale of its management rights and other restructuring measures to restore its financial health. The company said in a statement on Sept. 29 that it aims to select a preferred bidder by the end of October. Six companies reportedly participated in the preliminary bidding last month: Global Sae-A, Geumbo Development, Daou Technology, Orion, OK Financial Group and eBroadcasting. A w]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Michael Jordan&amp;apos;s Steak House named Korea&amp;apos;s best hotel restaurant</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/michael-jordans-steak-house-named-koreas-best-hotel-restaurant</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Michael Jordan’s Steak House, the only location of the U.S. restaurant brand outside the United States, has been named “Korea’s Best Hotel Restaurant 2026” at the World Culinary Awards. INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in Incheon, which houses the restaurant, said Friday that the steakhouse received the award at a ceremony held Wednesday in Jamaica. The awards recognize outstanding restaurants and culinary destinations through votes cast by industry professionals, experts and consumers. The event is a sister event of the World Travel Awards, described as the “Oscars of the travel industry.” The restaurant opened in Incheon in 2023 as the brand’s first and only location outside the U.S., bringing a selection of steaks that had proved popular in its home market. Cornerstone Restaurant Group oversees the brand in partnership with basketball legend Michael Jordan, with two U.S. locations in Chicago and Connecticut. The Incheon restaurant also received a Best of Award of Excellence in June from Wine Spectator, a U.S. wine publication, as part of its annual Restaurant Awards. “This ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Michael Jordan’s Steak House, the only location of the U.S. restaurant brand outside the United States, has been named “Korea’s Best Hotel Restaurant 2026” at the World Culinary Awards. INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in Incheon, which houses the restaurant, said Friday that the steakhouse received the award at a ceremony held Wednesday in Jamaica. The awards recognize outstanding restaurants and culinary destinations through votes cast by industry professionals, experts and consumers. The event is a sister event of the World Travel Awards, described as the “Oscars of the travel industry.” The restaurant opened in Incheon in 2023 as the brand’s first and only location outside the U.S., bringing a selection of steaks that had proved popular in its home market. Cornerstone Restaurant Group oversees the brand in partnership with basketball legend Michael Jordan, with two U.S. locations in Chicago and Connecticut. The Incheon restaurant also received a Best of Award of Excellence in June from Wine Spectator, a U.S. wine publication, as part of its annual Restaurant Awards. “This]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Chaevi wins all 4 government EV charging subsidy categories</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/chaevi-wins-all-4-government-ev-charging-subsidy-categories</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Electric vehicle (EV) charging operator Chaevi has achieved a rare clean sweep in this year&#039;s government EV charging facility subsidy program, securing qualifications across all four categories in both network operation and hardware manufacturing. The company was selected as an operator and manufacturer of fast, medium-speed and slow charging facilities under a program overseen by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. The selection marks Chaevi’s ninth consecutive year as a designated charging facility operator and its first selection in newly introduced manufacturer categories, according to the company. The four categories cover operators of fast and medium-speed chargers, operators of slow chargers, manufacturers of fast and medium-speed chargers, and manufacturers of slow chargers, allowing Chaevi to participate in the government’s subsidy program through 2027. The government revised its evaluation system this year to assess operators and manufacturers separately, with manufacturers facing additional scrutiny of technological development, product quality and charging pe ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:45 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Electric vehicle (EV) charging operator Chaevi has achieved a rare clean sweep in this year's government EV charging facility subsidy program, securing qualifications across all four categories in both network operation and hardware manufacturing. The company was selected as an operator and manufacturer of fast, medium-speed and slow charging facilities under a program overseen by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. The selection marks Chaevi’s ninth consecutive year as a designated charging facility operator and its first selection in newly introduced manufacturer categories, according to the company. The four categories cover operators of fast and medium-speed chargers, operators of slow chargers, manufacturers of fast and medium-speed chargers, and manufacturers of slow chargers, allowing Chaevi to participate in the government’s subsidy program through 2027. The government revised its evaluation system this year to assess operators and manufacturers separately, with manufacturers facing additional scrutiny of technological development, product quality and charging pe]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hyosung Heavy Industries doubles export capacity with Changwon factory</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hyosung-heavy-industries-doubles-export-capacity-with-changwon-factory</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Power transmission equipment manufacturer Hyosung Heavy Industries opened a new factory in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, Friday, doubling its production capacity for extra-high-voltage circuit breakers rated at 420 kilovolts (kV) and above as it prepares for surging global demand for power infrastructure. The facility, covering about 18,996 square meters, will exclusively manufacture circuit breakers rated at 420 kV, 550 kV and 800 kV for export markets, strengthening the company&#039;s ability to fulfill large overseas orders. Hyosung Heavy Industries reorganized its existing circuit breaker operations to focus primarily on domestic models, while the new facility handles export products rated at 420 kV and above. The factory integrates component manufacturing, assembly, testing and shipping under one roof, creating a streamlined production system designed to improve efficiency and delivery times. Production capacity for insulation components, which are critical to circuit breaker performance, has also doubled, according to the company, which said it is the only domestic power equipmen ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:45 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Power transmission equipment manufacturer Hyosung Heavy Industries opened a new factory in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, Friday, doubling its production capacity for extra-high-voltage circuit breakers rated at 420 kilovolts (kV) and above as it prepares for surging global demand for power infrastructure. The facility, covering about 18,996 square meters, will exclusively manufacture circuit breakers rated at 420 kV, 550 kV and 800 kV for export markets, strengthening the company's ability to fulfill large overseas orders. Hyosung Heavy Industries reorganized its existing circuit breaker operations to focus primarily on domestic models, while the new facility handles export products rated at 420 kV and above. The factory integrates component manufacturing, assembly, testing and shipping under one roof, creating a streamlined production system designed to improve efficiency and delivery times. Production capacity for insulation components, which are critical to circuit breaker performance, has also doubled, according to the company, which said it is the only domestic power equipmen]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Samsung&amp;apos;s Galaxy S26 Ultra, 2 other products named to TIME&amp;apos;s Best Inventions of 2026</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsungs-galaxy-s26-ultra-2-other-products-named-to-times-best-inventions-of-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Samsung Electronics said Friday that three of its products have been named to TIME magazine’s list of The Best Inventions of 2026. The U.S. weekly news magazine announced the list Thursday (local time). It picked the Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone in the Consumer Electronics category, the Bespoke AI Family Hub refrigerator in Household and the Odyssey G8 gaming monitor in Entertainment &amp; Gaming. TIME compiles the list each year from nominations by its editors and correspondents around the world. It rates new products and ideas on originality, efficacy, ambition and impact. The magazine called the Galaxy S26 Ultra “a privacy-focused smartphone,” citing its Privacy Display. The feature effectively blocks people from viewing the screen from the side. Users can choose when it turns on or apply it only to certain content, such as pop-up notifications. TIME said this makes it more flexible than conventional privacy screen protectors. The phone is the top model in the Galaxy S26 series, which was released in March. It has a 200-megapixel wide-angle camera and artificial intelligence (AI) fea ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Samsung Electronics said Friday that three of its products have been named to TIME magazine’s list of The Best Inventions of 2026. The U.S. weekly news magazine announced the list Thursday (local time). It picked the Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone in the Consumer Electronics category, the Bespoke AI Family Hub refrigerator in Household and the Odyssey G8 gaming monitor in Entertainment & Gaming. TIME compiles the list each year from nominations by its editors and correspondents around the world. It rates new products and ideas on originality, efficacy, ambition and impact. The magazine called the Galaxy S26 Ultra “a privacy-focused smartphone,” citing its Privacy Display. The feature effectively blocks people from viewing the screen from the side. Users can choose when it turns on or apply it only to certain content, such as pop-up notifications. TIME said this makes it more flexible than conventional privacy screen protectors. The phone is the top model in the Galaxy S26 series, which was released in March. It has a 200-megapixel wide-angle camera and artificial intelligence (AI) fea]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Korea&amp;apos;s 1st homegrown obesity drug likely to intensify price competition</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/koreas-1st-homegrown-obesity-drug-likely-to-intensify-price-competition</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Korea’s first homegrown obesity drug could shake up a market dominated by Mounjaro and Wegovy, an industry official said, as more Koreans travel to Japan to obtain cheaper Mounjaro and bring it home illegally, driven by the high cost of obesity treatments in Korea. Chung Sang-won, director of pharmacy innovation at the Korea Pharmaceutical Association, said the launch of Eppe, Korea’s first domestically developed glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)-based obesity treatment, could intensify price competition, as seen in China. “The price of Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro fell by as much as 66 percent in China earlier this year, from 1,758 yuan ($262) to 599 yuan. Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy also saw a substantial price drop,” Chung said. The price cuts came amid intensifying competition in China, where domestically developed GLP-1-based obesity treatments have entered the market. In 2025, Innovent Biologics’ mazdutide, a dual glucagon and GLP-1 receptor agonist, received approval from Chinese authorities, adding to competition in the country’s obesity drug market. Sciwind Biosciences’ ecnogl ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Korea’s first homegrown obesity drug could shake up a market dominated by Mounjaro and Wegovy, an industry official said, as more Koreans travel to Japan to obtain cheaper Mounjaro and bring it home illegally, driven by the high cost of obesity treatments in Korea. Chung Sang-won, director of pharmacy innovation at the Korea Pharmaceutical Association, said the launch of Eppe, Korea’s first domestically developed glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)-based obesity treatment, could intensify price competition, as seen in China. “The price of Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro fell by as much as 66 percent in China earlier this year, from 1,758 yuan ($262) to 599 yuan. Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy also saw a substantial price drop,” Chung said. The price cuts came amid intensifying competition in China, where domestically developed GLP-1-based obesity treatments have entered the market. In 2025, Innovent Biologics’ mazdutide, a dual glucagon and GLP-1 receptor agonist, received approval from Chinese authorities, adding to competition in the country’s obesity drug market. Sciwind Biosciences’ ecnogl]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>AMCHAM chief receives honorary doctorate from Korea Aerospace University</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/amcham-chief-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-korea-aerospace-university</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/amcham-chief-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-korea-aerospace-university</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) Chairman James Kim received an honorary doctorate in business administration from Korea Aerospace University (KAU) on Thursday in recognition of his contributions to Korea-U.S. economic cooperation. The university recognized Kim for bringing businesses and policymakers from the two countries together to promote trade, investment and cooperation in advanced industries. It also cited his efforts to attract foreign investment to Korea and improve the business environment in the country, drawing on his experience leading global companies. A degree ceremony was held at Vision Hall in the university’s Aerospace Center following a commemorative tree-planting event. KAU President Hurr Hee-young delivered welcoming remarks, while Korean Air Executive Vice President Kenneth Chang offered congratulatory remarks. “It is a great honor to receive an honorary doctorate from a university that has been at the forefront of developing Korea’s aerospace and defense talent,” Kim said. Kim also praised KAU’s efforts to develop talent and strengthen ties ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:45 +0900</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) Chairman James Kim received an honorary doctorate in business administration from Korea Aerospace University (KAU) on Thursday in recognition of his contributions to Korea-U.S. economic cooperation. The university recognized Kim for bringing businesses and policymakers from the two countries together to promote trade, investment and cooperation in advanced industries. It also cited his efforts to attract foreign investment to Korea and improve the business environment in the country, drawing on his experience leading global companies. A degree ceremony was held at Vision Hall in the university’s Aerospace Center following a commemorative tree-planting event. KAU President Hurr Hee-young delivered welcoming remarks, while Korean Air Executive Vice President Kenneth Chang offered congratulatory remarks. “It is a great honor to receive an honorary doctorate from a university that has been at the forefront of developing Korea’s aerospace and defense talent,” Kim said. Kim also praised KAU’s efforts to develop talent and strengthen ties]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Why do some Samsung employees cheer company&amp;apos;s stock plunge?</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/why-do-some-samsung-employees-cheer-companys-stock-plunge</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Some Samsung Electronics employees have drawn criticism from online users after appearing to welcome a nearly 9 percent plunge in their company&#039;s share price on an anonymous workplace community. Posts written by Samsung Electronics employees on the company&#039;s board on Blind, an anonymous community for office workers, spread across online communities and social media Thursday. Blind requires users to verify their employment through their company email addresses, and displays the name of their employer alongside their usernames. According to the Korea Exchange, Samsung Electronics closed Thursday&#039;s regular trading at 210,000 won ($147), down 9.48 percent, or 22,000 won, from the previous session. One person believed to be a Samsung Electronics employee posted on Blind under the title, &quot;Please let the stock plunge to 100,000 won.&quot; Another employee wrote a post titled, &quot;Isn&#039;t a falling stock price actually better for Samsung Electronics employees?&quot; The employee said, &quot;From the Device Solutions (DS) division&#039;s perspective, a higher stock price only increases the risk associated with OPI2,&quot; ref ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:45 +0900</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Some Samsung Electronics employees have drawn criticism from online users after appearing to welcome a nearly 9 percent plunge in their company's share price on an anonymous workplace community. Posts written by Samsung Electronics employees on the company's board on Blind, an anonymous community for office workers, spread across online communities and social media Thursday. Blind requires users to verify their employment through their company email addresses, and displays the name of their employer alongside their usernames. According to the Korea Exchange, Samsung Electronics closed Thursday's regular trading at 210,000 won ($147), down 9.48 percent, or 22,000 won, from the previous session. One person believed to be a Samsung Electronics employee posted on Blind under the title, "Please let the stock plunge to 100,000 won." Another employee wrote a post titled, "Isn't a falling stock price actually better for Samsung Electronics employees?" The employee said, "From the Device Solutions (DS) division's perspective, a higher stock price only increases the risk associated with OPI2," ref]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>XCENA showcases CXL memory solution for SK hynix at OCP Global Summit</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/xcena-showcases-cxl-memory-solution-for-sk-hynix-at-ocp-global-summit</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ XCENA, a Korean fabless semiconductor company developing memory infrastructure, said Friday it demonstrated new memory solutions based on Compute Express Link (CXL) technology at the 2026 OCP Global Summit in San Jose, showcasing its shared-memory technology in collaboration with SK hynix. CXL is a high-speed connection standard allowing multiple processors to share and expand memory beyond what is physically attached to them by drawing from a shared pool of memory. It is gaining attention as a key technology for optimizing performance as memory demands grow in workloads such as artificial intelligence (AI) inference. During the event, XCENA demonstrated two AI inference use cases built on MX1, its CXL-based memory controller chip. The first demonstration showed multiple AI inference servers sharing key value cache memory (KV cache) through a CXL memory pool. KV cache stores context a model has already processed so it can be reused when generating responses. Keeping it in a shared pool reduces redundant copies and data movement across servers. The second demonstration showed how MX1 can ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[XCENA, a Korean fabless semiconductor company developing memory infrastructure, said Friday it demonstrated new memory solutions based on Compute Express Link (CXL) technology at the 2026 OCP Global Summit in San Jose, showcasing its shared-memory technology in collaboration with SK hynix. CXL is a high-speed connection standard allowing multiple processors to share and expand memory beyond what is physically attached to them by drawing from a shared pool of memory. It is gaining attention as a key technology for optimizing performance as memory demands grow in workloads such as artificial intelligence (AI) inference. During the event, XCENA demonstrated two AI inference use cases built on MX1, its CXL-based memory controller chip. The first demonstration showed multiple AI inference servers sharing key value cache memory (KV cache) through a CXL memory pool. KV cache stores context a model has already processed so it can be reused when generating responses. Keeping it in a shared pool reduces redundant copies and data movement across servers. The second demonstration showed how MX1 can]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;AI artists&amp;apos; perform improvised music at Jarasum Jazz Festival</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/ai-artists-perform-improvised-music-at-jarasum-jazz-festival</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Artificial intelligence (AI) models developed by a research team led by Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) professor Nam Ju-han made their debut at one of Korea’s leading jazz festivals, performing improvised jazz alongside human artists. According to the university Friday, the team showcased human-AI music collaboration technology that analyzes the flow of human performances in real time, allowing AI to take over performances or generate improvised accompaniment during the 23rd Jarasum Jazz Festival, held in Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province, from Oct. 9 to 11. A total of 12 human jazz artists participated in the event, collaborating with AI in 26 pieces across 12 performances. The technology is different from existing music AI services as it enables collaboration with human musicians in jazz, a genre characterized by improvisation. Jazz musicians often change the tempo or create new melodies based on how they feel in the moment. Because the same piece can be performed differently each time, musicians must listen to one another and adjust their playing accordi ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:45 +0900</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence (AI) models developed by a research team led by Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) professor Nam Ju-han made their debut at one of Korea’s leading jazz festivals, performing improvised jazz alongside human artists. According to the university Friday, the team showcased human-AI music collaboration technology that analyzes the flow of human performances in real time, allowing AI to take over performances or generate improvised accompaniment during the 23rd Jarasum Jazz Festival, held in Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province, from Oct. 9 to 11. A total of 12 human jazz artists participated in the event, collaborating with AI in 26 pieces across 12 performances. The technology is different from existing music AI services as it enables collaboration with human musicians in jazz, a genre characterized by improvisation. Jazz musicians often change the tempo or create new melodies based on how they feel in the moment. Because the same piece can be performed differently each time, musicians must listen to one another and adjust their playing accordi]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Special counsel seeks 30&#45;yr term for ex&#45;president over N.K. drone incursion</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/special-counsel-seeks-30-yr-term-for-ex-president-over-nk-drone-incursion</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday demanded a 30-year p... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday demanded a 30-year p...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Defense chief vows to transform Marines into force capable of modern maneuver warfare</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/defense-chief-vows-to-transform-marines-into-force-capable-of-modern-maneuver-warfare</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul said Friday he will s... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul said Friday he will s...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(LEAD) Lee calls for constitutional revision to reflect spirit of democratization</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-calls-for-constitutional-revision-to-reflect-spirit-of-democratization</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday called on the Natio... ]]></description>
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<title>Gov&amp;apos;t says ground broken for more than 99,000 homes in metropolitan area</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/govt-says-ground-broken-for-more-than-99000-homes-in-metropolitan-area</link>
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<title>Lee visits alma mater, meets students to mark founding anniversary</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-visits-alma-mater-meets-students-to-mark-founding-anniversary</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-visits-alma-mater-meets-students-to-mark-founding-anniversary</guid>
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<title>Suspect in Incheon knife attack attends arrest warrant hearing</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/suspect-in-incheon-knife-attack-attends-arrest-warrant-hearing</link>
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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 to reenlist over negligence in mandatory service</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/winners-song-min-ho-to-reenlist-over-negligence-in-mandatory-service</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(3rd LD) 1 firefighter in cardiac arrest, 7 others injured in Bucheon factory fire</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-1-firefighter-in-cardiac-arrest-7-others-injured-in-bucheon-factory-fire</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Police release identity of Incheon stabbing suspect</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/police-release-identity-of-incheon-stabbing-suspect</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Seoul fears shifting US goalposts could make OPCON transfer ‘impossible’</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/seoul-fears-shifting-us-goalposts-could-make-opcon-transfer-impossible</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:42 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>[Exclusive] US links North Korea intel&#45;sharing freeze to Coupang dispute</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/exclusive-us-links-north-korea-intel-sharing-freeze-to-coupang-dispute</link>
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<title>N. Korea shows missile integration capability with first dual submarine launch</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-shows-missile-integration-capability-with-first-dual-submarine-launch</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:41 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>Youth employment falls for 29th straight month in Sept. despite Korea adding jobs</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/youth-employment-falls-for-29th-straight-month-in-sept-despite-korea-adding-jobs</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:40 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>[Correspondent’s column] US midterms: A contest of money vs. public sentiment</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/correspondents-column-us-midterms-a-contest-of-money-vs-public-sentiment</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:39 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Correspondent’s, column, midterms:, contest, money, vs., public, sentiment</media:keywords>
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<title>[Column] The era of weaponizing intelligence to bring allies to heel</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/column-the-era-of-weaponizing-intelligence-to-bring-allies-to-heel</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:38 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Planning an autumn hike in Korea? Check when fall foliage will be at its peak</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/planning-an-autumn-hike-in-korea-check-when-fall-foliage-will-be-at-its-peak</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>In Korea visit, Kamala Harris takes aim at Trump’s tariffs and alliance policies</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/in-korea-visit-kamala-harris-takes-aim-at-trumps-tariffs-and-alliance-policies</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Korea, visit, Kamala, Harris, takes, aim, Trump’s, tariffs, and, alliance, policies</media:keywords>
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<title>Experts say it’s time for Korea to make morning&#45;after pills available over the counter</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/experts-say-its-time-for-korea-to-make-morning-after-pills-available-over-the-counter</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Man sentenced to 45 yrs in prison for murdering mother&#45;in&#45;law</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/man-sentenced-to-45-yrs-in-prison-for-murdering-mother-in-law</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:01:00 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) Special counsel says 30 local election commissions falsely entered voter turnout data</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-special-counsel-says-30-local-election-commissions-falsely-entered-voter-turnout-data</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-special-counsel-says-30-local-election-commissions-falsely-entered-voter-turnout-data</guid>
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<media:keywords>LEAD, Special, counsel, says, local, election, commissions, falsely, entered, voter, turnout, data</media:keywords>
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<title>(LEAD) Lee vows to prioritize people&amp;apos;s livelihoods ahead of 500th day in office</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-vows-to-prioritize-peoples-livelihoods-ahead-of-500th-day-in-office</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday pledged to mainta... ]]></description>
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<title>Prince Harry sends congratulatory message to S. Korean sports event for wounded service members</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/prince-harry-sends-congratulatory-message-to-s-korean-sports-event-for-wounded-service-members</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- Britain&#039;s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, has sent a co... ]]></description>
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<title>Gov&amp;apos;t to discuss crime response measures following high&#45;profile cases</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/govt-to-discuss-crime-response-measures-following-high-profile-cases</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/govt-to-discuss-crime-response-measures-following-high-profile-cases</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office was set to hold a pan-governm... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee rejects claims of wasteful spending on Brazil egg imports, defends move to curb prices</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-rejects-claims-of-wasteful-spending-on-brazil-egg-imports-defends-move-to-curb-prices</link>
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<title>Defense minister says S. Korea conveys concerns over USFK chief&amp;apos;s OPCON remarks</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/defense-minister-says-s-korea-conveys-concerns-over-usfk-chiefs-opcon-remarks</link>
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<title>(LEAD) Lee calls for U.S. firms to explore investment, biz opportunities in S. Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-calls-for-us-firms-to-explore-investment-biz-opportunities-in-s-korea</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-calls-for-us-firms-to-explore-investment-biz-opportunities-in-s-korea</guid>
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<title>Lee formally appoints inaugural chief of agency in charge of major investigations</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-formally-appoints-inaugural-chief-of-agency-in-charge-of-major-investigations</link>
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<title>[Deep dive] Lee’s core supporters can only take him so far</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/deep-dive-lees-core-supporters-can-only-take-him-so-far</link>
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<title>[Reportage] Seoul shakes down its ginkgo trees before they raise a stink</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/reportage-seoul-shakes-down-its-ginkgo-trees-before-they-raise-a-stink</link>
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<title>[Interview] Ex&#45;Alaska official says LNG project abandoned at $44B may now top $70B</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/interview-ex-alaska-official-says-lng-project-abandoned-at-44b-may-now-top-70b</link>
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<title>Trump campaigns on claim of Korean investment in Alaska LNG project</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-campaigns-on-claim-of-korean-investment-in-alaska-lng-project</link>
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<title>Lee taps national tax commissioner as next Blue House chief of staff</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-taps-national-tax-commissioner-as-next-blue-house-chief-of-staff</link>
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<title>USFK commander says Korea must meet ‘new standards’ for OPCON transfer</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/usfk-commander-says-korea-must-meet-new-standards-for-opcon-transfer</link>
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<title>US defers prosecution of Sue Mi Terry in case involving South Korea’s NIS</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/us-defers-prosecution-of-sue-mi-terry-in-case-involving-south-koreas-nis</link>
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<title>US to station multi&#45;domain unit in Korea, raising concerns about pressure to check China</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/us-to-station-multi-domain-unit-in-korea-raising-concerns-about-pressure-to-check-china</link>
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<title>KOSPI sheds 21% in seven sessions as market turmoil deepens</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/kospi-sheds-21-in-seven-sessions-as-market-turmoil-deepens</link>
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<title>Newly opened bridge signals revival of North Korea&#45;China economic ties</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/newly-opened-bridge-signals-revival-of-north-korea-china-economic-ties</link>
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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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<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>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-marks-party-anniversary-on-modest-scale</link>
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<title>(LEAD) N. Korea marks party anniversary on modest scale</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-n-korea-marks-party-anniversary-on-modest-scale</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Spy agency denies report U.S. only shares intelligence on N.K. missiles with S. Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/spy-agency-denies-report-us-only-shares-intelligence-on-nk-missiles-with-s-korea</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/spy-agency-denies-report-us-only-shares-intelligence-on-nk-missiles-with-s-korea</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea&#039;s spy agency on Sunday dismissed a local ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:00:27 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/11-rural-tourism-belts-proposed-nationwide-to-spur-longer-stays</guid>
<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>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>rural, tourism, belts, proposed, nationwide, spur, longer, stays</media:keywords>
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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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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:00:25 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>National team achieves goal of third place overall at Asian Games</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/national-team-achieves-goal-of-third-place-overall-at-asian-games</link>
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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)

By Kang Gahui

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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Asian Para Games team holds launching event, eyes 21 gold medals</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/asian-para-games-team-holds-launching-event-eyes-21-gold-medals</link>
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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>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Korean filmmakers urge politicians to let audiences judge amid &amp;apos;The Assassin(s)&amp;apos; row</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korean-filmmakers-urge-politicians-to-let-audiences-judge-amid-the-assassins-row</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/korean-filmmakers-urge-politicians-to-let-audiences-judge-amid-the-assassins-row</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BUSAN, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- Renowned Korean directors and film industry officials ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- Online registration for an international trail run eve... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/govt-undecided-on-plan-to-raise-admission-fees-to-royal-palaces-tombs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- The heritage authority said Thursday it has yet to dec... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/movie-review-ambience-takes-center-stage-at-biff-opener-the-table-day-and-night</link>
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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>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/bong-joon-hos-animated-film-ally-to-debut-in-s-korea-next-july</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/bong-joon-hos-animated-film-ally-to-debut-in-s-korea-next-july</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/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>
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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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<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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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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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<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>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>
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<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>
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<content:encoded><![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. "Once the conditions are met, we plan to build (the new cluster) as quickly as possible," Chey said. "Demand for chips is growing rapidly, and the current situation requires us to accelerate the pace of supply to keep up with demand," 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's first visit to the region since the conglomerate unveiled its building plan in June. Earlier in the year, SK hynix]]> </content:encoded>
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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>
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<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>
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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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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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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<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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<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>
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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>
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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>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-defense-chief-discusses-shipbuilding-cooperation-with-us-senator</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-defense-chief-discusses-shipbuilding-cooperation-with-us-senator</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul on Thursday met with a... ]]></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) -- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul on Thursday met with a...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(URGENT) S. Korea test&#45;launches 1st hypersonic glide vehicle, attended by Lee</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-s-korea-test-launches-1st-hypersonic-glide-vehicle-attended-by-lee</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-s-korea-test-launches-1st-hypersonic-glide-vehicle-attended-by-lee</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) S. Korea to recall envoy to Ukraine amid dispute over disclosure of N.K. POWs</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korea-to-recall-envoy-to-ukraine-amid-dispute-over-disclosure-of-nk-pows</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korea-to-recall-envoy-to-ukraine-amid-dispute-over-disclosure-of-nk-pows</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>S. Korea test&#45;launches 1st hypersonic glide vehicle, attended by Lee</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-test-launches-1st-hypersonic-glide-vehicle-attended-by-lee</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-test-launches-1st-hypersonic-glide-vehicle-attended-by-lee</guid>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea successfully test-launched its first hyper...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(LEAD) S. Korea test&#45;launches 1st hypersonic glide vehicle, attended by Lee</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korea-test-launches-1st-hypersonic-glide-vehicle-attended-by-lee</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korea-test-launches-1st-hypersonic-glide-vehicle-attended-by-lee</guid>
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<title>McCormick backs S. Korea&amp;apos;s greater role in U.S. shipbuilding, urges faster investment</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/mccormick-backs-s-koreas-greater-role-in-us-shipbuilding-urges-faster-investment</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/mccormick-backs-s-koreas-greater-role-in-us-shipbuilding-urges-faster-investment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea can become a &quot;real partner&quot; in providing s... ]]></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 can become a "real partner" in providing s...]]> </content:encoded>
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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>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-jcs-chief-describes-dmz-mine-blast-as-provocation-vows-to-review-response-measures</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-jcs-chief-describes-dmz-mine-blast-as-provocation-vows-to-review-response-measures</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea&#039;s top military commander said Thursday he ... ]]></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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<title>North Korea calls DMZ mine blast a ‘farce,’ vows ‘powerful’ response if border is violated</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/north-korea-calls-dmz-mine-blast-a-farce-vows-powerful-response-if-border-is-violated</link>
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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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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:00:55 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:00:22 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Women&amp;apos;s badminton strikes singles, doubles gold at Asian Games</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/womens-badminton-strikes-singles-doubles-gold-at-asian-games</link>
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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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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:00:21 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>6 golds won in taekwondo, judo, shooting, archery at Asian Games</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/6-golds-won-in-taekwondo-judo-shooting-archery-at-asian-games</link>
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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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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>K&#45;pop World Festival final to bring top performers from 6 nations to S. Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/k-pop-world-festival-final-to-bring-top-performers-from-6-nations-to-s-korea</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Yonhap) -- Young K-pop performers selected through intensive pr... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:00:18 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>BTS&amp;apos; RM donates 100 mln won to National Museum of Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/bts-rm-donates-100-mln-won-to-national-museum-of-korea</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Koo Kyo&#45;hwan reveals marriage to director Yi Ok&#45;seop</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/koo-kyo-hwan-reveals-marriage-to-director-yi-ok-seop</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- Actor Koo Kyo-hwan, known for playing a genius villain... ]]></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>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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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court sentenced Song Min-ho, a member of K-pop... ]]></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>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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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:00:18 +0900</pubDate>
<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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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:00:18 +0900</pubDate>
<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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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:00:18 +0900</pubDate>
<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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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:00:18 +0900</pubDate>
<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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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Customer information of KB Kookmin Bank, a major comme... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) KB Kookmin Bank suffers info leak raising concerns over data breach at other lenders</title>
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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>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Seoul shares end higher on bargain hunting amid uncertainties; S. Korean won up</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended slightly higher Friday as in... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<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>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended slightly higher Friday as in... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LEAD, Seoul, shares, end, higher, bargain, hunting, amid, uncertainties, Korean, won</media:keywords>
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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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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>chairman, unload, 700.8, mil., stake, holding, firm, pay, ex-wife</media:keywords>
<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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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Shinhan, Kookmin, Hana, data, breaches, fuel, concerns, over, AI-powered, cyberattacks, financial, sector</media:keywords>
<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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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hyundai, Motors, sales, slump, deepens, beyond, strike, fallout</media:keywords>
<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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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
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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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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
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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>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/mirae-asset-securities-under-pressure-for-funding-screenings-of-controversial-film-after-leveraged-etf-row</guid>
<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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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
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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>
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<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>
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<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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<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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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Korean, American, singer, wins, appeal, 3rd, lawsuit, over, visa, denial</media:keywords>
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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>
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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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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lee, first, lady, meet, citizens, traditional, market</media:keywords>
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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>
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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>
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<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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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:46 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Korea, talks, inject, 10, billion, into, nuclear, reactor, project, this, year, despite, still, reviewing, viability</media:keywords>
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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>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-hails-peace-as-surest-form-of-security-on-korean-peninsula</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:46 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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>
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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>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-president-to-request-confirmation-hearing-for-embattled-nominee-for-chief-of-investigation-bureau</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will soon ask the National Ass... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:45 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(2nd LD) Seoul, Washington pick Texas power plant as 1st project under strategic investment</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-seoul-washington-pick-texas-power-plant-as-1st-project-under-strategic-investment</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-seoul-washington-pick-texas-power-plant-as-1st-project-under-strategic-investment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States have formally select... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States have formally select...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>S. Korea expects faster progress in security talks with U.S. following investment announcement</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-expects-faster-progress-in-security-talks-with-us-following-investment-announcement</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-expects-faster-progress-in-security-talks-with-us-following-investment-announcement</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea expects progress in its security consultat... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea expects progress in its security consultat...]]> </content:encoded>
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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>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- A court on Thursday acquitted former Prime Minister Ha... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- A court on Thursday acquitted former Prime Minister Ha...]]> </content:encoded>
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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>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-calls-for-police-reform-to-root-out-cover-ups-irregularities-in-investigations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday renewed his call f... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:45 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday renewed his call f...]]> </content:encoded>
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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>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/natl-assembly-passes-bill-introducing-profit-based-penalties-over-workplace-deaths</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly on Thursday passed a revised bil... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly on Thursday passed a revised bil...]]> </content:encoded>
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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>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-says-in-communication-with-ukraine-over-nk-pow-transfer-disclosure</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has been in diplomatic communication with ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:45 +0900</pubDate>
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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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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:45 +0900</pubDate>
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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>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-some-25000-customers-info-leaked-from-shinhan-bank-in-apparent-ai-agent-assisted-hacking</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:43 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:42 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/kyiv-was-first-to-request-confidentiality-in-north-korean-pow-transfer-seouls-nis-says</guid>
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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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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:41 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-gloats-over-korean-investment-in-alaska-lng-project-still-under-review-by-seoul</guid>
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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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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:40 +0900</pubDate>
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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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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:39 +0900</pubDate>
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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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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>(URGENT) N. Korean foreign minister says will to keep nuclear weapons irreversible</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-n-korean-foreign-minister-says-will-to-keep-nuclear-weapons-irreversible</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:00:21 +0900</pubDate>
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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>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/n-koreas-will-to-keep-nuclear-weapons-through-all-ages-irreversible-fm</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui said Thur... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:00:21 +0900</pubDate>
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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>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Thursday it has test-fired shells f... ]]></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>(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>
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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>
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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>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>
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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>
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<title>National team grabs four golds to open Asian Games, ranks third</title>
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<title>Swimmer freestyles to gold, Korea adds 8 bronze medals at Asiad</title>
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<title>Team Korea adds 1 gold, 1 silver in Asian Games</title>
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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>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- Joshua of K-pop boy group Seventeen on Tuesday relea... ]]></description>
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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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<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>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong is known for his ground... ]]></description>
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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>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:26 +0900</pubDate>
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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>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- The government is weighing an increase in admission ... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Korean film &amp;apos;The Assassin(s)&amp;apos; tops 1 mln admissions 3 days after debut</title>
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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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<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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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>(URGENT) Seoul stocks rise for 4th session on chip gains</title>
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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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<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>
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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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<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>
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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>
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<title>(LEAD) Lee pledges to double chip production in 5 yrs, build AI supply chains free of disruption</title>
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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>
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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>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>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![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]]> </content:encoded>
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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>
<media:keywords>Coupang, dispute, raises, stakes, Koreas, 350, bil., investment, talks</media:keywords>
<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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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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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<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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<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>
<media:keywords>2nd, LD, Lee, says, Ukraine, disclosed, transfer, N.K., soldiers, breach, non-disclosure, agreement</media:keywords>
<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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<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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<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>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-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>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>
<media:keywords>Korea, vows, continued, support, for, Ukraine, talks</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun pledged continued support ...]]> </content:encoded>
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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>
<description><![CDATA[ MEXICO CITY, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said comb... ]]></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>Traffic clogged on highways as people travel for Chuseok</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/traffic-clogged-on-highways-as-people-travel-for-chuseok</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/traffic-clogged-on-highways-as-people-travel-for-chuseok</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- Sections of expressways across South Korea were cong... ]]></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>(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>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-traffic-eases-on-1st-night-of-chuseok-as-people-head-home</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- Traffic congestion on South Korean highways eased Th... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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>
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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>
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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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<title>Korea’s suicide rate falls, but rises to record high among teenagers</title>
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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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<title>South Korea’s president forgoes ‘denuclearization’ for ‘peninsula free from nuclear weapons’ in UN speech</title>
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<title>Behind AI doomsday prophecies, US and China jockey for lead in tech race</title>
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<title>North Korea claims Sunday’s launches were of upgraded hypersonic missiles</title>
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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>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:50 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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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>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-n-korea-rejects-iaea-resolution-vows-to-maintain-nuclear-force-amid-us-threats</guid>
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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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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry has drawn up a list of more... ]]></description>
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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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<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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<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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<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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<title>(4th LD) N. Korea fires 2 short&#45;range ballistic missiles hours apart ahead of Trump&#45;Xi summit</title>
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<title>[100 top sites] ① Korean public picks leading tourism destinations</title>
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<title>[100 top sites] ② Three recommended spots for autumn &amp;apos;run trips&amp;apos;</title>
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<title>Eastern provincial city kicks off int&amp;apos;l taekwondo forms tourney</title>
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<title>Soccer team starts Asian Games with dominant 4&#45;1 win over Qatar</title>
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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>
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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>
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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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<title>BLACKPINK&amp;apos;s Rose drops new single &amp;apos;New Trick&amp;apos;</title>
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<title>Korean director Yeon Sang&#45;ho credits mother for inspiring new film &amp;apos;Paradise Lost&amp;apos;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- Yeon Sang-ho, the prolific Korean filmmaker behind t... ]]></description>
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<title>Singer&#45;actor IU donates 200 mln won on debut anniversary</title>
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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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<title>BTS, Cortis land 3rd nomination at 2026 MTV Video Music Awards</title>
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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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<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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<title>N.K.&amp;apos;s nuclear test may have triggered over 1,300 earthquakes: report</title>
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<title>S. Korea, Indonesia agree to expand partnerships in halal certification</title>
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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>
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<title>(2nd LD) Seoul stocks soar over 2 pct on eased inflation woes</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-seoul-stocks-soar-over-2-pct-on-eased-inflation-woes</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks advanced by more than 2 percent Friday ... ]]></description>
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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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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won slightly weakened against the U... ]]></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) -- The South Korean won slightly weakened against the U...]]> </content:encoded>
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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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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government on Friday kept its price... ]]></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) -- The South Korean government on Friday kept its price...]]> </content:encoded>
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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>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/coway-launches-slim-office-chair-combining-recliner-massage-functions</guid>
<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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<content:encoded><![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]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hyundai Steel earns ISO 37301 certification for compliance management</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hyundai-steel-earns-iso-37301-certification-for-compliance-management</link>
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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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<content:encoded><![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]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Samsung Exynos chipset market share rises to 9% in Q2</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-exynos-chipset-market-share-rises-to-9-in-q2</link>
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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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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Samsung Electronics' 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'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'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]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>The Met Unveils huge facade sculptures by Liu Wei in partnership with Genesis</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/the-met-unveils-huge-facade-sculptures-by-liu-wei-in-partnership-with-genesis</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/the-met-unveils-huge-facade-sculptures-by-liu-wei-in-partnership-with-genesis</guid>
<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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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:00:43 +0900</pubDate>
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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>
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<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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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<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>
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<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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<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>
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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>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday reiterated his com... ]]></description>
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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>
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<media:keywords>U.S., ambassador, says, Korea-U.S., alliance, linchpin, peace, Korean, Peninsula</media:keywords>
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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>
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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>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- A parliamentary confirmation hearing was held Friday... ]]></description>
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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>
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<description><![CDATA[ GUMI, South Korea, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- A middle school teacher was apprehended ... ]]></description>
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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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<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>
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<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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<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>
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<media:keywords>Lee, says, has, ‘absolutely, intention’, seeking, second, term</media:keywords>
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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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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:00:39 +0900</pubDate>
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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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<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>
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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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<title>Wider US&#45;Korea rate gap raises odds of another BOK hike</title>
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