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<title>Koreans Daily &#45; Tomas Kauer &#45; International News Writer and Moderator</title>
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<title>Coway launches slim office chair combining recliner, massage functions</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/coway-launches-slim-office-chair-combining-recliner-massage-functions</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Coway has launched the Berex Triple Chair 2 Slim, a multifunctional chair that combines the functions of an office chair, recliner and massage chair. The new product reflects growing demand for space-saving furniture as housing costs rise and one- and two-person households become more common, the home appliance maker said. The Triple Chair 2 Slim is 9 percent smaller in volume than the previous model, making it easier to fit into tight spaces. It also features hidden wheels that give the chair a cleaner look while making it easier to move. The chair is designed for people who spend long hours sitting, such as those working from home or studying. The massage balls are tucked inside the backrest when the massage function is not in use, reducing pressure on the back. The head cushion supports the head and neck, while the seat height can be adjusted by up to 5 centimeters to suit different body types. The backrest can be reclined from 110 degrees for working to 150 degrees for relaxing. Users can also adjust the backrest and leg rest separately for a more comfortable position. The chair also f ]]></description>
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<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>
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<description><![CDATA[ Korean luxury automotive brand Genesis has unveiled its latest high-profile cultural initiative at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, filling the grand niches of the museum’s Fifth Avenue facade with four new monumental sculptures by Chinese artist Liu Wei. “The Genesis Facade Commission: Liu Wei, Speculation” opened Thursday (local time) and will remain on view through June 8, 2027, marking the third commission presented through Genesis’ multiyear partnership with the museum. Liu’s four works — “Speculation / Λ,” “Speculation / G,” “Speculation / c” and “Speculation / h” — draw on architectural fragments and bodily forms assembled from fiberglass composite, steel, aluminum alloy, polyurethane paint and bovine rawhide. The sculptures explore fragmentation, transformation and renewal, examining cycles of rupture and repair amid rapid social and cultural change. The human hand appears throughout the commission as a recurring motif, connecting recognizable forms with more fantastical ones while reflecting Liu’s interest in transformation, perception and imagina ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Korean luxury automotive brand Genesis has unveiled its latest high-profile cultural initiative at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, filling the grand niches of the museum’s Fifth Avenue facade with four new monumental sculptures by Chinese artist Liu Wei. “The Genesis Facade Commission: Liu Wei, Speculation” opened Thursday (local time) and will remain on view through June 8, 2027, marking the third commission presented through Genesis’ multiyear partnership with the museum. Liu’s four works — “Speculation / Λ,” “Speculation / G,” “Speculation / c” and “Speculation / h” — draw on architectural fragments and bodily forms assembled from fiberglass composite, steel, aluminum alloy, polyurethane paint and bovine rawhide. The sculptures explore fragmentation, transformation and renewal, examining cycles of rupture and repair amid rapid social and cultural change. The human hand appears throughout the commission as a recurring motif, connecting recognizable forms with more fantastical ones while reflecting Liu’s interest in transformation, perception and imagina]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hyundai E&amp;amp;C to lead gov&amp;apos;t push for 100&#45;megawatt green hydrogen plants</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hyundai-ec-to-lead-govt-push-for-100-megawatt-green-hydrogen-plants</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Global construction giant Hyundai Engineering &amp; Construction (E&amp;C) is stepping up its clean-energy push, heading a state-backed project to engineer large-scale green hydrogen facilities capable of generating over 100 megawatts of zero-carbon fuel. Hyundai E&amp;C said Friday that its HMG Construction Research Institute will lead the project, which is being promoted by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. The project aims to develop a comprehensive design package covering plant systems, core processes and operating configurations for large-scale hydrogen production, with the goal of bringing the technology to a level suitable for demonstration and commercialization. Hyundai E&amp;C will lead a consortium that includes Hyundai Engineering, Hyundai Motor, Hanwha Global, Korea Midland Power, Mirae Standards Research Institute, Seoul National University and Korea University. Hyundai E&amp;C will be responsible for developing the basic engineering package and conducting an economic feasibility assessment, according to the company. The project will also use artificial intelligence and dynamic si ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Global construction giant Hyundai Engineering & Construction (E&C) is stepping up its clean-energy push, heading a state-backed project to engineer large-scale green hydrogen facilities capable of generating over 100 megawatts of zero-carbon fuel. Hyundai E&C said Friday that its HMG Construction Research Institute will lead the project, which is being promoted by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. The project aims to develop a comprehensive design package covering plant systems, core processes and operating configurations for large-scale hydrogen production, with the goal of bringing the technology to a level suitable for demonstration and commercialization. Hyundai E&C will lead a consortium that includes Hyundai Engineering, Hyundai Motor, Hanwha Global, Korea Midland Power, Mirae Standards Research Institute, Seoul National University and Korea University. Hyundai E&C will be responsible for developing the basic engineering package and conducting an economic feasibility assessment, according to the company. The project will also use artificial intelligence and dynamic si]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Toss tests blockchain system for public payments</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/toss-tests-blockchain-system-for-public-payments</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Toss, Korea’s dominant financial super-app, has completed a proof of concept with the state-run Korea Minting, Security Printing and ID Card Operating Corp. for a blockchain-based public payment infrastructure connecting digital currency with existing payment systems, the companies said Friday. The project follows a memorandum of understanding signed in April and examines whether blockchain-based digital currency can work with existing public payment infrastructure. Toss and Korea Minting, Security Printing and ID Card Operating Corp. built a separate test environment for local love gift certificates and implemented the full payment process, from charging gift certificate tokens with blockchain-based digital currency to payments and merchant settlements. The system uses Optimism, an ethereum layer 2 network, to process transactions while linking digital currency transfers with transactions handled by existing payment systems. The companies also tested Privacy Boost, a privacy solution designed to protect sensitive transaction information from exposure on a public blockchain during paym ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Toss, Korea’s dominant financial super-app, has completed a proof of concept with the state-run Korea Minting, Security Printing and ID Card Operating Corp. for a blockchain-based public payment infrastructure connecting digital currency with existing payment systems, the companies said Friday. The project follows a memorandum of understanding signed in April and examines whether blockchain-based digital currency can work with existing public payment infrastructure. Toss and Korea Minting, Security Printing and ID Card Operating Corp. built a separate test environment for local love gift certificates and implemented the full payment process, from charging gift certificate tokens with blockchain-based digital currency to payments and merchant settlements. The system uses Optimism, an ethereum layer 2 network, to process transactions while linking digital currency transfers with transactions handled by existing payment systems. The companies also tested Privacy Boost, a privacy solution designed to protect sensitive transaction information from exposure on a public blockchain during paym]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hankook Tire extends OE supply deal with Europe&amp;apos;s Schmitz Cargobull</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hankook-tire-extends-oe-supply-deal-with-europes-schmitz-cargobull</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hankook Tire &amp; Technology said it has signed a four-year deal to keep supplying original equipment (OE) tires — tires installed on vehicles at the factory, before they reach dealers — to German trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull, extending a partnership that dates back more than a decade. Under the agreement, which runs from July 2026 through June 2030, Hankook will supply truck and bus radial (TBR) tires for Schmitz Cargobull&#039;s new trailers across Europe, the company said. Hankook first began supplying OE tires to Schmitz Cargobull in 2013 and has since expanded the range of products it provides. Schmitz Cargobull, headquartered in Germany, is Europe&#039;s largest trailer manufacturer, with production plants across the continent, including in the United Kingdom, Spain, Lithuania, Romania and Turkey. The company makes refrigerated semi-trailers and dump trailers, among other commercial vehicle equipment, and is a major supplier to Europe&#039;s logistics industry. The tires supplied under the deal will use Hankook&#039;s Smartec platform, its top-tier TBR technology line. Products include the ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hankook Tire & Technology said it has signed a four-year deal to keep supplying original equipment (OE) tires — tires installed on vehicles at the factory, before they reach dealers — to German trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull, extending a partnership that dates back more than a decade. Under the agreement, which runs from July 2026 through June 2030, Hankook will supply truck and bus radial (TBR) tires for Schmitz Cargobull's new trailers across Europe, the company said. Hankook first began supplying OE tires to Schmitz Cargobull in 2013 and has since expanded the range of products it provides. Schmitz Cargobull, headquartered in Germany, is Europe's largest trailer manufacturer, with production plants across the continent, including in the United Kingdom, Spain, Lithuania, Romania and Turkey. The company makes refrigerated semi-trailers and dump trailers, among other commercial vehicle equipment, and is a major supplier to Europe's logistics industry. The tires supplied under the deal will use Hankook's Smartec platform, its top-tier TBR technology line. Products include the]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hanwha Systems joins Korea&amp;apos;s national space debris tracking system</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hanwha-systems-joins-koreas-national-space-debris-tracking-system</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/hanwha-systems-joins-koreas-national-space-debris-tracking-system</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hanwha Systems said Friday it has signed a contract with the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) to join, as the private-sector developer, a national system for tracking and predicting collisions among objects in orbit. The deal, signed Sept. 9, makes Hanwha Systems a system developer for the Korean Space Situational Awareness system (K-SSA) — a project under the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA), the country&#039;s space agency. Space situational awareness refers to observing and analyzing the position and orbit of objects in space to detect and forecast risks such as collisions or objects falling back to Earth. The company said the number of satellites in low Earth orbit has grown sharply in recent years, raising the risk of collisions between spacecraft and both artificial and natural objects in orbit — from defunct satellites to debris and meteoroids — and adding urgency to efforts to protect national space assets. Under the project, KASI will serve as the lead research institute, setting the mission, operating concept and system requirements for the K-SSA system ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hanwha Systems said Friday it has signed a contract with the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) to join, as the private-sector developer, a national system for tracking and predicting collisions among objects in orbit. The deal, signed Sept. 9, makes Hanwha Systems a system developer for the Korean Space Situational Awareness system (K-SSA) — a project under the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA), the country's space agency. Space situational awareness refers to observing and analyzing the position and orbit of objects in space to detect and forecast risks such as collisions or objects falling back to Earth. The company said the number of satellites in low Earth orbit has grown sharply in recent years, raising the risk of collisions between spacecraft and both artificial and natural objects in orbit — from defunct satellites to debris and meteoroids — and adding urgency to efforts to protect national space assets. Under the project, KASI will serve as the lead research institute, setting the mission, operating concept and system requirements for the K-SSA system]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Foreigners snap 7&#45;month sell&#45;offs of Korean stocks in August</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/foreigners-snap-7-month-sell-offs-of-korean-stocks-in-august</link>
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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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<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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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hyosung Heavy Industries is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint through a new joint venture to produce high-voltage circuit breakers in Pennsylvania. The company said June 16 that its subsidiary, Hyosung HICO, signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Quanta Services to establish Hyosung Hico Breaker, a joint venture for gas circuit breakers. The joint venture, incorporated in July, will begin manufacturing high-voltage circuit breakers ranging from 72.5 kilovolts to 800 kilovolts as early as October. Production will take place at Quanta's existing facility in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Quanta Services is a major U.S. engineering, procurement and construction company specializing in power and energy infrastructure. It serves utilities, power generation and energy storage projects, data centers, telecommunications providers and other customers across the United States. The partnership combines Hyosung's power equipment expertise with Quanta's infrastructure capabilities as the Korean company expands its presence in the U.S. power market. With more than 50 years of experience in high-v]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>DP lawmaker fined 10 mln won, faces loss of Assembly seat</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/dp-lawmaker-fined-10-mln-won-faces-loss-of-assembly-seat</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- A court on Friday sentenced Rep. Jeong Jun-ho of the... ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- A court on Friday sentenced Rep. Jeong Jun-ho of the...]]> </content:encoded>
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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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<title>U.S. ambassador says S. Korea&#45;U.S. alliance &amp;apos;linchpin&amp;apos; of peace on Korean Peninsula</title>
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<title>Prosecutors indict Jeju police officer over mishandling of missing person cases</title>
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<title>Confirmation hearing for special inspector nominee held for 1st time in 11 years</title>
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<title>Teacher apprehended for allegedly threatening students with stun gun in Gumi</title>
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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>
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<title>Lee approves appointment of new Supreme Court justice</title>
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<title>Lee meets UAE official to discuss continued cooperation</title>
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<title>Lee says he has ‘absolutely no intention’ of seeking second term</title>
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<title>Koreans only spend 33 years ‘in the black,’ government finds</title>
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<title>Lee says Korea won’t send troops to war but is weighing bigger naval role</title>
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<title>Touting ‘irreversible’ nuclear status, Pyongyang mocks ‘delusions about denuclearization’</title>
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<title>Lee says US investment talks continue because of unpalatable terms</title>
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<title>Wider US&#45;Korea rate gap raises odds of another BOK hike</title>
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<title>83&#45;year&#45;old daughter from ‘divided family’ treasures father’s last letter from 1949</title>
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<title>Court upholds requirement for minister&amp;apos;s approval to bring items from N. Korea</title>
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<title>S. Korean, U.S. troops conduct annual explosive ordinance disposal drills</title>
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<title>30 sent to prosecution over drug smuggling via food packets, cosmetic containers</title>
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<title>Foreign ministry says Hormuz talks focus on navigation, energy security over U.S. ties</title>
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<title>(Asiad) S. Korea to send rapid response team to Nagoya for incidents involving Koreans</title>
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<title>(LEAD) FM Cho heads to Washington for talks with Rubio on investment, Hormuz, N. Korea</title>
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<title>(LEAD) S. Korean Catholic Church voices &amp;apos;deep concerns&amp;apos; over abortion pill plan</title>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>N. Korean auxiliary boat sinks off S. Korea&amp;apos;s east coast</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korean-auxiliary-boat-sinks-off-s-koreas-east-coast</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ POHANG, South Korea, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- An auxiliary ship belonging to a North... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:04 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Korean, auxiliary, boat, sinks, off, Koreas, east, coast</media:keywords>
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<title>Tajik President Rahmon presented honorary taekwondo black belt</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/tajik-president-rahmon-presented-honorary-taekwondo-black-belt</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/tajik-president-rahmon-presented-honorary-taekwondo-black-belt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmon was presented with an... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:04 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>[Exclusive] Even after Seoul’s planned investments top $200B cap, US asks for more</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/exclusive-even-after-seouls-planned-investments-top-200b-cap-us-asks-for-more</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:02 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Exclusive, Even, after, Seoul’s, planned, investments, top, 200B, cap, asks, for, more</media:keywords>
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<title>The hidden calculus behind Big Tech’s calls to ‘pace the frontier’ of AI</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/the-hidden-calculus-behind-big-techs-calls-to-pace-the-frontier-of-ai</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:02 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, hidden, calculus, behind, Big, Tech’s, calls, ‘pace, the, frontier’</media:keywords>
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<title>China fears AI threat to regime, but resists US slowdown push</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/china-fears-ai-threat-to-regime-but-resists-us-slowdown-push</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/china-fears-ai-threat-to-regime-but-resists-us-slowdown-push</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:01 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, fears, threat, regime, but, resists, slowdown, push</media:keywords>
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<title>[Correspondent’s column] Korea has its own ‘red lines,’ too</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/correspondents-column-korea-has-its-own-red-lines-too</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:00 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>[Guest essay] A tribute to Gloria Steinem and her legacy in Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/guest-essay-a-tribute-to-gloria-steinem-and-her-legacy-in-korea</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:01:00 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>[Column] Sending troops to Hormuz would be a fatal miscalculation by Seoul</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/column-sending-troops-to-hormuz-would-be-a-fatal-miscalculation-by-seoul</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:00:59 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Column, Sending, troops, Hormuz, would, fatal, miscalculation, Seoul</media:keywords>
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<title>Koreans detained in Georgia ICE raid take legal action against US government</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/koreans-detained-in-georgia-ice-raid-take-legal-action-against-us-government</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/koreans-detained-in-georgia-ice-raid-take-legal-action-against-us-government</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:00:58 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Koreans, detained, Georgia, ICE, raid, take, legal, action, against, government</media:keywords>
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<title>After polarizing 3 years, Korea sees sharp drop in tolerance of opposing views</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/after-polarizing-3-years-korea-sees-sharp-drop-in-tolerance-of-opposing-views</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:00:58 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee calls for ‘spirit of Silk Road’ at inaugural summit with Central Asian nations</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-calls-for-spirit-of-silk-road-at-inaugural-summit-with-central-asian-nations</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-calls-for-spirit-of-silk-road-at-inaugural-summit-with-central-asian-nations</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:00:57 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lee, calls, for, ‘spirit, Silk, Road’, inaugural, summit, with, Central, Asian, nations</media:keywords>
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<title>7 years after overturning abortion ban, Korea to authorize abortion pills</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/7-years-after-overturning-abortion-ban-korea-to-authorize-abortion-pills</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:00:56 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>N. Korea accuses Japan of building war capability, warns of &amp;apos;enormous misfortune&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-accuses-japan-of-building-war-capability-warns-of-enormous-misfortune</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-accuses-japan-of-building-war-capability-warns-of-enormous-misfortune</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Tuesday accused Japan of trying to bui... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:00:31 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Xi, Putin pledge closer &amp;apos;strategic&amp;apos; ties with N. Korea in founding anniv. messages</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/xi-putin-pledge-closer-strategic-ties-with-n-korea-in-founding-anniv-messages</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/xi-putin-pledge-closer-strategic-ties-with-n-korea-in-founding-anniv-messages</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vl... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:00:31 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>N. Korean cadres, officials pay tribute to late former state leaders on founding anniv.</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korean-cadres-officials-pay-tribute-to-late-former-state-leaders-on-founding-anniv</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korean-cadres-officials-pay-tribute-to-late-former-state-leaders-on-founding-anniv</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea&#039;s senior party and government officials h... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:00:31 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(Yonhap Interview) EU official warns &amp;apos;structural&amp;apos; N. Korea&#45;Russia ties likely to continue beyond Ukraine war</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/yonhap-interview-eu-official-warns-structural-n-korea-russia-ties-likely-to-continue-beyond-ukraine-war</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/yonhap-interview-eu-official-warns-structural-n-korea-russia-ties-likely-to-continue-beyond-ukraine-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea and Russia are likely to continue militar... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:00:31 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>N.K. leader thanks troops in overseas military operations, calls for patriotism on founding anniv.</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/nk-leader-thanks-troops-in-overseas-military-operations-calls-for-patriotism-on-founding-anniv</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/nk-leader-thanks-troops-in-overseas-military-operations-calls-for-patriotism-on-founding-anniv</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has expressed specia... ]]></description>
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<title>(LEAD) N.K. leader thanks troops in overseas military operations, calls for patriotism on founding anniv.</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-nk-leader-thanks-troops-in-overseas-military-operations-calls-for-patriotism-on-founding-anniv</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-nk-leader-thanks-troops-in-overseas-military-operations-calls-for-patriotism-on-founding-anniv</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has expressed specia... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:00:31 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. lawmaker calls on State Dept. to revise policy on N. Korea travel ban</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/us-lawmaker-calls-on-state-dept-to-revise-policy-on-n-korea-travel-ban</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/us-lawmaker-calls-on-state-dept-to-revise-policy-on-n-korea-travel-ban</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. lawmaker has called on the State Departm... ]]></description>
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<title>(URGENT) N. Korea&amp;apos;s ballistic missiles flew about 250 km: JCS</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-n-koreas-ballistic-missiles-flew-about-250-km-jcs</link>
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<title>N. Korean state media again silent on missile launches</title>
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<title>[100 top sites] Korean public picks leading tourism destinations</title>
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<title>Smashing success: badminton queen wins 3rd straight China Masters</title>
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<title>(Yonhap Interview) Spotify committed to exporting K&#45;culture, says APAC executive</title>
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<title>Foreign students in S. Korea top 500,000 for 1st time on Korean cultural boom</title>
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<title>IU to drop self&#45;penned digital single</title>
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<title>BTS&amp;apos; &amp;apos;Arirang&amp;apos; tour tops ticket scalping reports over past year</title>
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<title>Park Hae&#45;il says curiosity led him to take on role of journalist in &amp;apos;The Assassin(s)&amp;apos;</title>
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<title>BTS to stream live concerts in Argentina, Brazil at theaters worldwide</title>
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<title>Aespa to drop digital single featuring new solo pieces from each member</title>
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<title>(Movie Review) &amp;apos;The Intern&amp;apos;: charming leads shine in feel&#45;good Korean remake with little edge</title>
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<title>Jung Ho&#45;yeon, Ryu Jun&#45;yeol cast in new Netflix series &amp;apos;Outback&amp;apos;</title>
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<title>Le Sserafim drops new single &amp;apos;Made My Night&amp;apos;</title>
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<title>(LEAD) Gender minister says Google must take responsibility for any legal violations over data leak</title>
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<title>Korean Air, Asiana to offer free in&#45;flight Wi&#45;Fi service powered by Starlink</title>
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<title>(URGENT) Seoul shares end lower on rising oil prices, inflation woes</title>
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<title>Seoul shares dip 1.76 pct on rising oil prices, inflation woes</title>
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<title>(LEAD) Seoul shares dip 1.76 pct on rising oil prices, inflation woes</title>
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<title>(2nd LD) Seoul shares dip 1.76 pct on rising oil prices, inflation woes</title>
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<title>Trade minister seeks U.K. exemption from Russian LNG sanctions</title>
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<title>S. Korean container ship arrives in Britain via Arctic route in 21 days</title>
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<title>Lee reassures public over oil prices amid escalating Middle East tensions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung reassured South Koreans on S... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:00:22 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lee, reassures, public, over, oil, prices, amid, escalating, Middle, East, tensions</media:keywords>
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<title>&amp;apos;Nothing new to announce&amp;apos; on possible chip collaboration with Samsung: OpenAI</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/nothing-new-to-announce-on-possible-chip-collaboration-with-samsung-openai</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/nothing-new-to-announce-on-possible-chip-collaboration-with-samsung-openai</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ OpenAI Korea said Friday it has &quot;nothing new to announce&quot; other than the existing partnership with Samsung Electronics Co., in response to reports suggesting the U.S. tech giant could be working with the Korean chipmaker to co-develop next-generation semiconductors. &quot;Our reference to expanding collaboration with Samsung was made in the context of Samsung Electronics&#039; decision to introduce ChatGPT and a letter of intent (LOI) announced last October,&quot; OpenAI Korea said. &quot;We have not announced any plans on developing chips through Samsung.&quot; On Wednesday, media reports said OpenAI is deepening cooperation with Samsung, as the ChatGPT maker develops its own chips, quoting the company&#039;s regional chief&#039;s comments from a press conference held on the same day. &quot;One of the areas where we have made the most progress and gained the most recognition with Samsung Electronics is our joint production and research on the next-generation chips we are developing,&quot; Kim Kyung-hoon, the general manager of OpenAI Korea, was quoted as saying in the report. The comments from Kim came after OpenAI unveiled a cust ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:55 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[OpenAI Korea said Friday it has "nothing new to announce" other than the existing partnership with Samsung Electronics Co., in response to reports suggesting the U.S. tech giant could be working with the Korean chipmaker to co-develop next-generation semiconductors. "Our reference to expanding collaboration with Samsung was made in the context of Samsung Electronics' decision to introduce ChatGPT and a letter of intent (LOI) announced last October," OpenAI Korea said. "We have not announced any plans on developing chips through Samsung." On Wednesday, media reports said OpenAI is deepening cooperation with Samsung, as the ChatGPT maker develops its own chips, quoting the company's regional chief's comments from a press conference held on the same day. "One of the areas where we have made the most progress and gained the most recognition with Samsung Electronics is our joint production and research on the next-generation chips we are developing," Kim Kyung-hoon, the general manager of OpenAI Korea, was quoted as saying in the report. The comments from Kim came after OpenAI unveiled a cust]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>LG AI institute, National Pension Service join forces to manage retirement funds</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lg-ai-institute-national-pension-service-join-forces-to-manage-retirement-funds</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lg-ai-institute-national-pension-service-join-forces-to-manage-retirement-funds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LG AI Research and the National Pension Service are joining forces to develop artificial intelligence (AI) tools tailored to managing Korea’s national pension fund, betting that AI can make investment research and decision-making more efficient. The two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday at LG AI Research’s headquarters in Magok, western Seoul, LG AI Research said. The partnership will combine LG AI Research’s financial AI technology with NPS’ investment expertise to build services designed specifically for pension fund management. Their first project will focus on an AI-powered service for analyzing currency movements, using economic indicators, financial news, research materials and NPS data to develop predictive and analytical models tailored to the fund. LG AI Research will base the project on EXAONE Business Intelligence, its financial AI agent, which the company says is already used by LSEG, Koscom and Kiwoom Securities to analyze more than 8,000 stocks listed in Korea and the United States each day. The system provides predictive scores for individu ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:55 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[LG AI Research and the National Pension Service are joining forces to develop artificial intelligence (AI) tools tailored to managing Korea’s national pension fund, betting that AI can make investment research and decision-making more efficient. The two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday at LG AI Research’s headquarters in Magok, western Seoul, LG AI Research said. The partnership will combine LG AI Research’s financial AI technology with NPS’ investment expertise to build services designed specifically for pension fund management. Their first project will focus on an AI-powered service for analyzing currency movements, using economic indicators, financial news, research materials and NPS data to develop predictive and analytical models tailored to the fund. LG AI Research will base the project on EXAONE Business Intelligence, its financial AI agent, which the company says is already used by LSEG, Koscom and Kiwoom Securities to analyze more than 8,000 stocks listed in Korea and the United States each day. The system provides predictive scores for individu]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>[TEST DRIVE] Lexus NX 450h+ reveals sporty side</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/test-drive-lexus-nx-450h-reveals-sporty-side</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ For a brand long associated with quiet, effortless cruising, Lexus has built a surprisingly spirited side into its NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid SUV. A roughly 100-kilometer round trip from Seoul to Ganghwa Island in Incheon offered a chance to experience both personalities of the mid-size SUV — its calm, efficiency-focused character in city traffic and its sharper side once the road opened up. The NX 450h+ is Lexus’ first plug-in hybrid model based on the second-generation NX platform. It combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine producing 185 horsepower with two electric motors for a combined system output of 307 horsepower. On paper, those numbers suggest a fairly aggressive SUV. Behind the wheel, however, the first impression is not speed but smoothness. Its 18.1-kilowatt-hour battery allows the NX 450h+ to travel up to 56 kilometers on electric power alone. In city traffic, switching to Eco mode made the SUV feel almost deliberately relaxed. The throttle response was gentle, while the quiet electric drivetrain took some of the strain out of frequent stop-and-go driving. The ch ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:55 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>TEST, DRIVE, Lexus, 450h, reveals, sporty, side</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[For a brand long associated with quiet, effortless cruising, Lexus has built a surprisingly spirited side into its NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid SUV. A roughly 100-kilometer round trip from Seoul to Ganghwa Island in Incheon offered a chance to experience both personalities of the mid-size SUV — its calm, efficiency-focused character in city traffic and its sharper side once the road opened up. The NX 450h+ is Lexus’ first plug-in hybrid model based on the second-generation NX platform. It combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine producing 185 horsepower with two electric motors for a combined system output of 307 horsepower. On paper, those numbers suggest a fairly aggressive SUV. Behind the wheel, however, the first impression is not speed but smoothness. Its 18.1-kilowatt-hour battery allows the NX 450h+ to travel up to 56 kilometers on electric power alone. In city traffic, switching to Eco mode made the SUV feel almost deliberately relaxed. The throttle response was gentle, while the quiet electric drivetrain took some of the strain out of frequent stop-and-go driving. The ch]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Chicken dishes give wings to Chuncheon tourism, fuel local economy</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/chicken-dishes-give-wings-to-chuncheon-tourism-fuel-local-economy</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/chicken-dishes-give-wings-to-chuncheon-tourism-fuel-local-economy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CHUNCHEON, Gangwon Province — Famous for its stir-fried and grilled chicken dish, known in Korean as dakgalbi, Chuncheon has long drawn visitors from across the country to its local eateries. The city is now putting that culinary appeal at the center of the government’s fledgling initiative to revitalize domestic tourism by linking local food with popular tourist attractions. In June, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced &quot;K-Chicken Belt,&quot; a vetted list of 552 restaurants and venues in 30 cities known for chicken dishes. As the city representing dakgalbi in the program, Chuncheon and KORAIL Tourism Development have jointly launched a tourism package featuring the city’s famed foods, traditional liquors, sightseeing destinations and local experience spots. The Korea Food Promotion Institute under the ministry is organizing the program. The package, available for a limited period in October through KORAIL&#039;s tourism package online sale platform, includes meals of dakgalbi, grilled barbecue chicken, makguksu (buckwheat noodles), fine-dining restaurants and a p ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:55 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chicken, dishes, give, wings, Chuncheon, tourism, fuel, local, economy</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[CHUNCHEON, Gangwon Province — Famous for its stir-fried and grilled chicken dish, known in Korean as dakgalbi, Chuncheon has long drawn visitors from across the country to its local eateries. The city is now putting that culinary appeal at the center of the government’s fledgling initiative to revitalize domestic tourism by linking local food with popular tourist attractions. In June, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced "K-Chicken Belt," a vetted list of 552 restaurants and venues in 30 cities known for chicken dishes. As the city representing dakgalbi in the program, Chuncheon and KORAIL Tourism Development have jointly launched a tourism package featuring the city’s famed foods, traditional liquors, sightseeing destinations and local experience spots. The Korea Food Promotion Institute under the ministry is organizing the program. The package, available for a limited period in October through KORAIL's tourism package online sale platform, includes meals of dakgalbi, grilled barbecue chicken, makguksu (buckwheat noodles), fine-dining restaurants and a p]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Korean Air, Asiana to offer free in&#45;flight Wi&#45;Fi services</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korean-air-asiana-to-offer-free-in-flight-wi-fi-services</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/korean-air-asiana-to-offer-free-in-flight-wi-fi-services</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Korean Air and Asiana Airlines are set to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi using SpaceX&#039;s Starlink satellite internet service, becoming the first East Asian full-service carriers to adopt the system. Korean Air said Friday it will roll out the service starting Tuesday on four retrofitted aircraft — three Airbus A350-900s and one Boeing 777-300ER. These planes will be deployed first on long-haul routes to the Americas, Europe and Southeast Asia, with some also assigned to short-haul routes. Korean Air will offer the service free of charge across all seating classes and plans to expand it to most of its operating fleet by the end of 2027. Asiana Airlines, which is set to merge with Korean Air, will also offer free Starlink-based in-flight Wi-Fi on select flights. The service will first apply to nine A350-900s and one A330-300 that completed installation of the communication equipment this month, with the remaining aircraft to follow gradually. To use the service, passengers must switch their devices to airplane mode and connect to the in-flight network. They then enter the passenger name and s ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:55 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Korean Air and Asiana Airlines are set to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi using SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service, becoming the first East Asian full-service carriers to adopt the system. Korean Air said Friday it will roll out the service starting Tuesday on four retrofitted aircraft — three Airbus A350-900s and one Boeing 777-300ER. These planes will be deployed first on long-haul routes to the Americas, Europe and Southeast Asia, with some also assigned to short-haul routes. Korean Air will offer the service free of charge across all seating classes and plans to expand it to most of its operating fleet by the end of 2027. Asiana Airlines, which is set to merge with Korean Air, will also offer free Starlink-based in-flight Wi-Fi on select flights. The service will first apply to nine A350-900s and one A330-300 that completed installation of the communication equipment this month, with the remaining aircraft to follow gradually. To use the service, passengers must switch their devices to airplane mode and connect to the in-flight network. They then enter the passenger name and s]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Samsung E&amp;amp;A wins $3.5 bil. Saudi fertilizer project</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-ea-wins-35-bil-saudi-fertilizer-project</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-ea-wins-35-bil-saudi-fertilizer-project</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Samsung E&amp;A has secured a 4.7 trillion won ($3.5 billion) fertilizer project in Saudi Arabia, marking another major milestone in its growing Middle Eastern expansion and reinforcing its long-standing partnership with SABIC. Under the newly signed engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with SABIC Agri-Nutrients, the company will independently execute the project — dubbed SAN-7 — with completion targeted for 2030. The signing ceremony was held Tuesday (local time) at SABIC headquarters in Jubail and was attended by senior executives including Namkoong Hong, president of Samsung E&amp;A, and Fahad Misfer Al-Battar, president of SABIC Agri-Nutrients. The plant will be built in Jubail Industrial City and will use natural gas to produce 3,500 metric tons of ammonia per day and 7,700 metric tons of urea fertilizer, with all production destined for export. The facility will include postcombustion carbon capture technology that will use carbon dioxide generated during ammonia production in urea synthesis, reducing emissions while improving economic efficiency, Samsung E&amp;A said. S ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:55 +0900</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Samsung E&A has secured a 4.7 trillion won ($3.5 billion) fertilizer project in Saudi Arabia, marking another major milestone in its growing Middle Eastern expansion and reinforcing its long-standing partnership with SABIC. Under the newly signed engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with SABIC Agri-Nutrients, the company will independently execute the project — dubbed SAN-7 — with completion targeted for 2030. The signing ceremony was held Tuesday (local time) at SABIC headquarters in Jubail and was attended by senior executives including Namkoong Hong, president of Samsung E&A, and Fahad Misfer Al-Battar, president of SABIC Agri-Nutrients. The plant will be built in Jubail Industrial City and will use natural gas to produce 3,500 metric tons of ammonia per day and 7,700 metric tons of urea fertilizer, with all production destined for export. The facility will include postcombustion carbon capture technology that will use carbon dioxide generated during ammonia production in urea synthesis, reducing emissions while improving economic efficiency, Samsung E&A said. S]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Shin Ramyun brings Korean spice to Toronto film festival</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/shin-ramyun-brings-korean-spice-to-toronto-film-festival</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/shin-ramyun-brings-korean-spice-to-toronto-film-festival</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nongshim is bringing Shin Ramyun’s fiery flavor to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), turning one of Korea’s best-known instant noodles into a taste of Korean culture during one of North America’s biggest film events. Nongshim is operating a “Shin Ramyun Bunsik” booth through Monday at TIFF Festival Street around King and John streets in downtown Toronto, where visitors can sample products including Shin Ramyun Toomba and Shin Ramyun Kimchi Stir-Fry. Visitors can also build their own Shin Ramyun cups by choosing noodles, soup bases and toppings, then decorating their cups with pens and stickers. Proceeds from the cup-making program will be donated in full to a local Toronto food bank, giving the promotion a community component alongside its effort to introduce Shin Ramyun to international audiences. The festival appearance follows Nongshim’s participation in Korea’s Jeonju International Film Festival and reflects the company’s effort to position Shin Ramyun beyond instant noodles as a lifestyle brand linked to film, games and other cultural experiences. A Nong ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Nongshim is bringing Shin Ramyun’s fiery flavor to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), turning one of Korea’s best-known instant noodles into a taste of Korean culture during one of North America’s biggest film events. Nongshim is operating a “Shin Ramyun Bunsik” booth through Monday at TIFF Festival Street around King and John streets in downtown Toronto, where visitors can sample products including Shin Ramyun Toomba and Shin Ramyun Kimchi Stir-Fry. Visitors can also build their own Shin Ramyun cups by choosing noodles, soup bases and toppings, then decorating their cups with pens and stickers. Proceeds from the cup-making program will be donated in full to a local Toronto food bank, giving the promotion a community component alongside its effort to introduce Shin Ramyun to international audiences. The festival appearance follows Nongshim’s participation in Korea’s Jeonju International Film Festival and reflects the company’s effort to position Shin Ramyun beyond instant noodles as a lifestyle brand linked to film, games and other cultural experiences. A Nong]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Why Mediheal bets heavily on golf?</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/why-mediheal-bets-heavily-on-golf</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/why-mediheal-bets-heavily-on-golf</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This is the second in a series of interview stories and feature stories about L&amp;P Cosmetic, a company behind the globally popular facial sheet mask brand Mediheal, introducing the philosophies, insights and future strategies of leaders of the K-beauty company. — ED Bae So-hyun, a 33-year-old Mediheal-sponsored golfer on the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour, was touched when she had dinner last year with Kwon Oh-sub, chairman of L&amp;P Cosmetic, which operates the beauty brand. The timing was not ideal for her. Shortly before the dinner, she missed the cut at the U.S. Women’s Open in Wisconsin in May after shooting 7 over par. After winning three titles in 2024, the most among KLPGA players that year, her hunger for another victory had only grown, but a fourth win remained out of reach. Her cutoff in the United States, combined with her prolonged winless stretch, left her in a deeper emotional slump. But Kwon neither criticized her nor suggested ending the sponsorship. Instead, he offered words of encouragement. “He told me I didn&#039;t have to win. He told me to just ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:55 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[This is the second in a series of interview stories and feature stories about L&P Cosmetic, a company behind the globally popular facial sheet mask brand Mediheal, introducing the philosophies, insights and future strategies of leaders of the K-beauty company. — ED Bae So-hyun, a 33-year-old Mediheal-sponsored golfer on the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour, was touched when she had dinner last year with Kwon Oh-sub, chairman of L&P Cosmetic, which operates the beauty brand. The timing was not ideal for her. Shortly before the dinner, she missed the cut at the U.S. Women’s Open in Wisconsin in May after shooting 7 over par. After winning three titles in 2024, the most among KLPGA players that year, her hunger for another victory had only grown, but a fourth win remained out of reach. Her cutoff in the United States, combined with her prolonged winless stretch, left her in a deeper emotional slump. But Kwon neither criticized her nor suggested ending the sponsorship. Instead, he offered words of encouragement. “He told me I didn't have to win. He told me to just]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sulwhasoo expands luxury footprint with 1st Tokyo department store pop&#45;up</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/sulwhasoo-expands-luxury-footprint-with-1st-tokyo-department-store-pop-up</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sulwhasoo is making its first formal push into Japan’s luxury beauty market, opening its first official department store pop-up in Tokyo as it seeks to turn six decades of ginseng research into a new connection with Japanese consumers. The Korean luxury beauty brand’s pop-up at Isetan Shinjuku opened Sept. 5 and runs through Oct. 13, marking its first official pop-up at a Japanese department store. Sulwhasoo operates more than 600 stores in 15 countries and is using its ginseng research as a central part of its expansion in Japan. This year marks 60 years since Sulwhasoo introduced ABC Ginseng Cream, which it describes as the world’s first cosmetic product to apply ginseng to skin care. The brand began building awareness in Japan before its department store debut, holding a pop-up with Japanese beauty platform @cosme in May and hosting a launch event in August for beauty media, retailers and influencers. At the event, Sulwhasoo presented its brand philosophy, core products and six decades of ginseng research, while collaborating with Japanese beauty magazine Biteki Grand on content ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sulwhasoo is making its first formal push into Japan’s luxury beauty market, opening its first official department store pop-up in Tokyo as it seeks to turn six decades of ginseng research into a new connection with Japanese consumers. The Korean luxury beauty brand’s pop-up at Isetan Shinjuku opened Sept. 5 and runs through Oct. 13, marking its first official pop-up at a Japanese department store. Sulwhasoo operates more than 600 stores in 15 countries and is using its ginseng research as a central part of its expansion in Japan. This year marks 60 years since Sulwhasoo introduced ABC Ginseng Cream, which it describes as the world’s first cosmetic product to apply ginseng to skin care. The brand began building awareness in Japan before its department store debut, holding a pop-up with Japanese beauty platform @cosme in May and hosting a launch event in August for beauty media, retailers and influencers. At the event, Sulwhasoo presented its brand philosophy, core products and six decades of ginseng research, while collaborating with Japanese beauty magazine Biteki Grand on content]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Korea Eximbank steps up financial diplomacy with 10 African nations</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korea-eximbank-steps-up-financial-diplomacy-with-10-african-nations</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/korea-eximbank-steps-up-financial-diplomacy-with-10-african-nations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hwang Ki-yeon, chairman and CEO of the Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank), held a series of high-level meetings with officials from 10 African countries in Seoul to discuss development projects and ways to support Korean companies seeking to enter the continent&#039;s growing markets, the bank said Friday. The meetings were held on the sidelines of the 8th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference, which brought together government delegations from 45 African countries. Hwang met with the vice president of Botswana and finance ministers from Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Egypt, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Sierra Leone on Wednesday and Thursday. The talks covered each country&#039;s development needs, potential projects financed through the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) and ways to facilitate Korean companies&#039; participation in development projects, according to Korea Eximbank. One of the projects discussed was the construction of an artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology training institute in Tanzania. The project, approved in August ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:55 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hwang Ki-yeon, chairman and CEO of the Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank), held a series of high-level meetings with officials from 10 African countries in Seoul to discuss development projects and ways to support Korean companies seeking to enter the continent's growing markets, the bank said Friday. The meetings were held on the sidelines of the 8th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference, which brought together government delegations from 45 African countries. Hwang met with the vice president of Botswana and finance ministers from Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Egypt, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Sierra Leone on Wednesday and Thursday. The talks covered each country's development needs, potential projects financed through the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) and ways to facilitate Korean companies' participation in development projects, according to Korea Eximbank. One of the projects discussed was the construction of an artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology training institute in Tanzania. The project, approved in August]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(2nd LD) FM Cho tells Iran no decision made on possible Hormuz deployment during ministerial talks</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-fm-cho-tells-iran-no-decision-made-on-possible-hormuz-deployment-during-ministerial-talks</link>
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<title>Families of motel attack victims accuse police officer of dereliction of duty</title>
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<title>Lee stresses need to expand diplomatic landscape amid &amp;apos;chaos&amp;apos; in international order</title>
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<title>Ex&#45;commander acquitted of military secrets leak ahead of martial law</title>
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<title>(3rd LD) Court acquits ex&#45;President Yoon in power abuse case over envoy appointment</title>
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<title>(LEAD) DP says will take controversy over gender minister nominee &amp;apos;seriously&amp;apos;</title>
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<title>S. Korea seeks to retake OPCON from U.S. under &amp;apos;no added conditions&amp;apos; principle: defense minister nominee</title>
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<title>(LEAD) S. Korea seeks to retake OPCON from U.S. under &amp;apos;no added conditions&amp;apos; principle: defense minister nominee</title>
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<title>Unionized workers of Seoul&amp;apos;s city buses vote to strike over wages</title>
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<title>‘We’re being told to be ready’: Will US make first trip to North Korea since 2005 to recover war remains?</title>
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<title>Why destroyers like the USS Decatur remain the go&#45;to vessel for the US</title>
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<title>K&#45;12 suicides in South Korea hit record high last year</title>
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<title>Seoul shouldn’t pursue nuclear submarine purely as ‘status symbol,’ says US Navy official</title>
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<title>Blue House mulls contributing ‘technical support’ to Hormuz efforts</title>
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<title>[Column] Sending troops to Hormuz is nothing like sending them to Iraq</title>
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<title>Lee weighs press conference next week to address snowballing controversies</title>
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<title>Hyundai Steel signs 1st subcontractor deal under yellow envelope act</title>
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<title>(LEAD) S. Korea to send 2nd disaster relief team to Nepal as flood response shifts to recovery</title>
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<title>Vice FM meets U.S. Stimson Center delegation to discuss alliance, Korean Peninsula issues</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/vice-fm-meets-us-stimson-center-delegation-to-discuss-alliance-korean-peninsula-issues</link>
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<title>(LEAD) S. Korean team for Strait of Hormuz assessment returns from UAE</title>
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<title>S. Korea, U.S. to hold foreign ministerial talks this month: FM Cho</title>
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<title>(2nd LD) S. Korea to send 2nd disaster relief team to Nepal as flood response shifts to recovery</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-s-korea-to-send-2nd-disaster-relief-team-to-nepal-as-flood-response-shifts-to-recovery</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>S. Korea, U.S. hold talks on joint responses to N. Korea&amp;apos;s WMD</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-us-hold-talks-on-joint-responses-to-n-koreas-wmd</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-us-hold-talks-on-joint-responses-to-n-koreas-wmd</guid>
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<title>FM Cho seeks Ugandan support for Korean nuclear, AI push</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/fm-cho-seeks-ugandan-support-for-korean-nuclear-ai-push</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/fm-cho-seeks-ugandan-support-for-korean-nuclear-ai-push</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met Crispus Walter Kiyonga... ]]></description>
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<title>S. Korea inks 640 bln&#45;won deal to export 19 Chunmoo rocket launchers to Croatia</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-inks-640-bln-won-deal-to-export-19-chunmoo-rocket-launchers-to-croatia</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-inks-640-bln-won-deal-to-export-19-chunmoo-rocket-launchers-to-croatia</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Korean court overturns decision to deny immigrant’s visa extension over traffic fine</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korean-court-overturns-decision-to-deny-immigrants-visa-extension-over-traffic-fine</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>Sending troops to Hormuz is less justifiable, far riskier than prior Korean deployments, experts say</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/sending-troops-to-hormuz-is-less-justifiable-far-riskier-than-prior-korean-deployments-experts-say</link>
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<title>[Photo] Korean organizations join forces to oppose deployment to Strait of Hormuz</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/photo-korean-organizations-join-forces-to-oppose-deployment-to-strait-of-hormuz</link>
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<title>Iran’s attacks on US naval assets demonstrate increased missile sophistication</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/irans-attacks-on-us-naval-assets-demonstrate-increased-missile-sophistication</link>
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<title>[Editorial] A deployment to Hormuz would be neither justified nor beneficial for Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/editorial-a-deployment-to-hormuz-would-be-neither-justified-nor-beneficial-for-korea</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:33 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>[Guest essay] The troubling video&#45;gamification of the Korean War</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/guest-essay-the-troubling-video-gamification-of-the-korean-war</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:32 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Not just Korea: Google leaked identifying info for sex crime victims across the world</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/not-just-korea-google-leaked-identifying-info-for-sex-crime-victims-across-the-world</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/not-just-korea-google-leaked-identifying-info-for-sex-crime-victims-across-the-world</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:32 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>[Poll] Lee’s approval drops to 43% as disapproval rises to 48%</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/poll-lees-approval-drops-to-43-as-disapproval-rises-to-48</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:31 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>[Poll] 45% of Koreans oppose potential troop deployment to Hormuz</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/poll-45-of-koreans-oppose-potential-troop-deployment-to-hormuz</link>
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<title>[Exclusive] US scraps safeguard for Korea’s $200 billion investment in America</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/exclusive-us-scraps-safeguard-for-koreas-200-billion-investment-in-america</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:29 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>N. Korea&amp;apos;s Kim stresses role of education at teachers&amp;apos; conference</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-koreas-kim-stresses-role-of-education-at-teachers-conference</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/n-koreas-kim-stresses-role-of-education-at-teachers-conference</guid>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:00:44 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>N. Korea drops unification goal, cements Kim as sole leader in revised party charter</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-drops-unification-goal-cements-kim-as-sole-leader-in-revised-party-charter</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-drops-unification-goal-cements-kim-as-sole-leader-in-revised-party-charter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has stripped references to &quot;peaceful unif... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:00:44 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>FM Cho vows continued diplomatic efforts to revive N.K.&#45;U.S. dialogue</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/fm-cho-vows-continued-diplomatic-efforts-to-revive-nk-us-dialogue</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/fm-cho-vows-continued-diplomatic-efforts-to-revive-nk-us-dialogue</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Thursday that South Ko... ]]></description>
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<title>Expert says Trump may not have problem acknowledging N.K. nuke possession</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/expert-says-trump-may-not-have-problem-acknowledging-nk-nuke-possession</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/expert-says-trump-may-not-have-problem-acknowledging-nk-nuke-possession</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- A prominent expert said Thursday that U.S. Presi... ]]></description>
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<title>N. Korea likely to send vice minister to U.N. General Assembly this month</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-likely-to-send-vice-minister-to-un-general-assembly-this-month</link>
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<title>No. of foreign visitors from Jan.&#45;July rises 21.3% to break 12.8M</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/no-of-foreign-visitors-from-jan-july-rises-213-to-break-128m</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/no-of-foreign-visitors-from-jan-july-rises-213-to-break-128m</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The country attracted 12,803,042 foreign visitors from January to July. Shown is the crowded tourist hot spot Myeong-dong Street in Seoul&#039;s Jung-gu District. (Korea.net DB)

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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:00:42 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>Buddhist Templestay now open to foreign participants at 19 venues</title>
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<title>First World Island Fair to promote food, cultures of 31 countries</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/first-world-island-fair-to-promote-food-cultures-of-31-countries</link>
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<title>Asian Games team pledges best efforts in Japan at launching event</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/asian-games-team-pledges-best-efforts-in-japan-at-launching-event</link>
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<title>(2nd LD) Nearly 40 mln Tving accounts compromised in massive data breach: probe</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-nearly-40-mln-tving-accounts-compromised-in-massive-data-breach-probe</link>
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<title>IU to release new digital single next week</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/iu-to-release-new-digital-single-next-week</link>
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<title>Gwangju Biennale ponders theme of change through works by 43 teams</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/gwangju-biennale-ponders-theme-of-change-through-works-by-43-teams</link>
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<title>Actor Yim Si&#45;wan to host BIFF closing ceremony</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/actor-yim-si-wan-to-host-biff-closing-ceremony</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Riize marks 3rd anniv. with pledge to keep evolving</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/riize-marks-3rd-anniv-with-pledge-to-keep-evolving</link>
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<title>BLACKPINK&amp;apos;s Lisa and Jisoo release solo singles on same day</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/blackpinks-lisa-and-jisoo-release-solo-singles-on-same-day</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Monsta X releases new EP &amp;apos;The Phase&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/monsta-x-releases-new-ep-the-phase</link>
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<title>Gwangju Biennale chief regrets China&amp;apos;s withdrawal over Taiwan row</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/gwangju-biennale-chief-regrets-chinas-withdrawal-over-taiwan-row</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/gwangju-biennale-chief-regrets-chinas-withdrawal-over-taiwan-row</guid>
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<title>(LEAD) Gwangju Biennale chief regrets China&amp;apos;s withdrawal over Taiwan row</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-gwangju-biennale-chief-regrets-chinas-withdrawal-over-taiwan-row</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-gwangju-biennale-chief-regrets-chinas-withdrawal-over-taiwan-row</guid>
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<title>Taiwan Pavilion opens at Gwangju Biennale amid naming controversy</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/taiwan-pavilion-opens-at-gwangju-biennale-amid-naming-controversy</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/taiwan-pavilion-opens-at-gwangju-biennale-amid-naming-controversy</guid>
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<title>(LEAD) S. Korean firms unveil plans for gov&amp;apos;t&#45;led AI project</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korean-firms-unveil-plans-for-govt-led-ai-project</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:00:43 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>S. Korea, British chip firm Arm open training school in southwestern city of Gwangju</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-british-chip-firm-arm-open-training-school-in-southwestern-city-of-gwangju</link>
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<title>(URGENT) Seoul shares rise 1.6 pct for 2nd session on eased rate&#45;hike woes</title>
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<title>Seoul stocks rise for 2nd session on export strength, easing Fed rate concerns</title>
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<title>(LEAD) Seoul stocks rise for 2nd session on export strength, easing Fed rate concerns</title>
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<title>(2nd LD) Seoul stocks rise for 2nd session on export strength, easing Fed rate concerns</title>
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<title>Naver founder, Brookfield chief meet for follow&#45;up talks on AI factory</title>
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<title>Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics win 11 innovation awards at IFA 2026</title>
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<title>Industry minister urges U.S. to ease tariffs on hard&#45;to&#45;source steel mill equipment</title>
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<title>(LEAD) Industry minister urges U.S. to ease tariffs on hard&#45;to&#45;source steel mill equipment</title>
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<title>Samyang Foods&amp;apos; Tangle pasta brand gains ground in US, Europe</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samyang-foods-tangle-pasta-brand-gains-ground-in-us-europe</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/samyang-foods-tangle-pasta-brand-gains-ground-in-us-europe</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Samyang Foods, buoyed by the global success of its Buldak spicy noodle brand, is expanding its presence in North America and Europe with Tangle, a protein pasta brand positioned as a healthier alternative to instant noodles. The company said Tangle’s global sales in the first half of the year rose 102 percent from a year earlier. In the United States, sales surged 475 percent, reflecting growing demand among local consumers for protein-focused convenience foods, it said. Tangle has entered major U.S. retail chains, including Walmart, Target, Albertsons, Kroger, Aldi and Five Below. The brand has also expanded its online distribution through Amazon and TikTok Shop. Its lineup — Mushroom Cream, Garlic Oil, Garlic Shrimp, Bulgogi Alfredo and Basil Tomato — combines classic pasta flavors with Korean elements, appealing to a broad range of tastes. Samyang Foods is accelerating its push into mainstream U.S. retail channels in the second half of the year. Walmart is set to expand Tangle sales to more than 1,600 stores nationwide, while Target plans to carry the products at more than 1,000 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:54 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Samyang Foods, buoyed by the global success of its Buldak spicy noodle brand, is expanding its presence in North America and Europe with Tangle, a protein pasta brand positioned as a healthier alternative to instant noodles. The company said Tangle’s global sales in the first half of the year rose 102 percent from a year earlier. In the United States, sales surged 475 percent, reflecting growing demand among local consumers for protein-focused convenience foods, it said. Tangle has entered major U.S. retail chains, including Walmart, Target, Albertsons, Kroger, Aldi and Five Below. The brand has also expanded its online distribution through Amazon and TikTok Shop. Its lineup — Mushroom Cream, Garlic Oil, Garlic Shrimp, Bulgogi Alfredo and Basil Tomato — combines classic pasta flavors with Korean elements, appealing to a broad range of tastes. Samyang Foods is accelerating its push into mainstream U.S. retail channels in the second half of the year. Walmart is set to expand Tangle sales to more than 1,600 stores nationwide, while Target plans to carry the products at more than 1,000]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Samsung, SK hynix retain top spots in global NAND market in Q2</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-sk-hynix-retain-top-spots-in-global-nand-market-in-q2</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-sk-hynix-retain-top-spots-in-global-nand-market-in-q2</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK hynix maintained their positions as the top two players in the global NAND flash memory market in the second quarter, as the market continued to expand, industry data showed Friday. The NAND market expanded 70 percent in the April-June period compared with three months earlier, driven by rising prices, according to data compiled by industry tracker Counterpoint Research. The growth followed a 90 percent quarter-on-quarter increase in the first quarter. Samsung Electronics maintained its No. 1 position with a 28 percent market share in the second quarter, while SK hynix ranked second with a 19 percent share. Micron Technology Inc. ranked third, benefiting from higher selling prices. China&#039;s YMTC posted higher revenue than expected, with its market share reaching 14 percent in the cited period. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:54 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK hynix maintained their positions as the top two players in the global NAND flash memory market in the second quarter, as the market continued to expand, industry data showed Friday. The NAND market expanded 70 percent in the April-June period compared with three months earlier, driven by rising prices, according to data compiled by industry tracker Counterpoint Research. The growth followed a 90 percent quarter-on-quarter increase in the first quarter. Samsung Electronics maintained its No. 1 position with a 28 percent market share in the second quarter, while SK hynix ranked second with a 19 percent share. Micron Technology Inc. ranked third, benefiting from higher selling prices. China's YMTC posted higher revenue than expected, with its market share reaching 14 percent in the cited period.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Naver chairman meets Brookfield CEO, discusses AI data center business</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/naver-chairman-meets-brookfield-ceo-discusses-ai-data-center-business</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/naver-chairman-meets-brookfield-ceo-discusses-ai-data-center-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Naver Board Chairman Lee Hae-jin and Brookfield Asset Management CEO Bruce Flatt discussed Brookfield’s investment commitment to a 1-gigawatt artificial intelligence (AI) data center project jointly pursued by Naver and Nvidia. Naver said Friday that Lee and Flatt met at Naver’s 1784 office in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, a day earlier and held follow-up discussions on Naver’s AI Factory project. Brookfield is a leading global alternative asset manager with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. In July, the company committed up to $9 billion to the project’s first phase, accounting for 200 megawatts. During the meeting, Lee expressed gratitude to Brookfield for supporting Naver’s AI Factory vision through its investment decision. He said he hopes the two companies can lead the global AI infrastructure market by combining Brookfield’s accumulated expertise in infrastructure investment with Naver’s AI technologies. In the first phase, Naver will establish a wholly owned subsidiary to operate the AI Factory, while Brookfield will set up a special purpose vehicle (S ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:54 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Naver Board Chairman Lee Hae-jin and Brookfield Asset Management CEO Bruce Flatt discussed Brookfield’s investment commitment to a 1-gigawatt artificial intelligence (AI) data center project jointly pursued by Naver and Nvidia. Naver said Friday that Lee and Flatt met at Naver’s 1784 office in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, a day earlier and held follow-up discussions on Naver’s AI Factory project. Brookfield is a leading global alternative asset manager with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. In July, the company committed up to $9 billion to the project’s first phase, accounting for 200 megawatts. During the meeting, Lee expressed gratitude to Brookfield for supporting Naver’s AI Factory vision through its investment decision. He said he hopes the two companies can lead the global AI infrastructure market by combining Brookfield’s accumulated expertise in infrastructure investment with Naver’s AI technologies. In the first phase, Naver will establish a wholly owned subsidiary to operate the AI Factory, while Brookfield will set up a special purpose vehicle (S]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>AliExpress doubles Chuseok promotion lineup with more brands</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/aliexpress-doubles-chuseok-promotion-lineup-with-more-brands</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/aliexpress-doubles-chuseok-promotion-lineup-with-more-brands</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AliExpress, the global e-commerce platform, is running its largest Chuseok promotion to date this month, roughly doubling the number of discounted products from a year earlier ahead of one of Korea&#039;s two biggest traditional holidays, the company said. Chuseok, a mid-autumn festival often compared to Thanksgiving, falls on Sept. 25 this year and is typically marked by family gatherings and gift-giving. The campaign, which began with early promotions Aug. 30, runs through Sept. 23 in a series of themed phases tied to holiday shopping and the start of fall. It opened with holiday essentials at discounted prices through Sept. 7, followed by category-focused deals from Sept. 8-11. From Sept. 14-20, the platform will highlight outdoor gear, electronics and holiday gift sets under themes built around fall outings and holiday preparation, before closing Sept. 21-23 with discounts from major brands. AliExpress said this year&#039;s event roughly doubles last year&#039;s product lineup and, alongside its traditional strength in direct overseas purchases, it has expanded its roster to include about 3,000 gl ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:54 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[AliExpress, the global e-commerce platform, is running its largest Chuseok promotion to date this month, roughly doubling the number of discounted products from a year earlier ahead of one of Korea's two biggest traditional holidays, the company said. Chuseok, a mid-autumn festival often compared to Thanksgiving, falls on Sept. 25 this year and is typically marked by family gatherings and gift-giving. The campaign, which began with early promotions Aug. 30, runs through Sept. 23 in a series of themed phases tied to holiday shopping and the start of fall. It opened with holiday essentials at discounted prices through Sept. 7, followed by category-focused deals from Sept. 8-11. From Sept. 14-20, the platform will highlight outdoor gear, electronics and holiday gift sets under themes built around fall outings and holiday preparation, before closing Sept. 21-23 with discounts from major brands. AliExpress said this year's event roughly doubles last year's product lineup and, alongside its traditional strength in direct overseas purchases, it has expanded its roster to include about 3,000 gl]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Kolmar Korea brings K&#45;beauty colors to Paris fashion stage</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/kolmar-korea-brings-k-beauty-colors-to-paris-fashion-stage</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/kolmar-korea-brings-k-beauty-colors-to-paris-fashion-stage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kolmar Korea is putting Korean beauty in front of fashion’s global trendsetters, becoming the first Korean cosmetics company invited to Première Vision Paris, where it showcased makeup technology, textures and colors alongside the world’s leading textile and fashion material suppliers. Kolmar Korea said Friday that it participated in Première Vision Paris, held Sept. 1-3 in Paris, after being the only Korean beauty company invited to this year’s event. Première Vision Paris is one of the world’s leading fashion and textile trade shows, bringing together companies across yarns, fabrics, design, accessories, leather and other materials. More than 900 companies took part in this year’s event, according to Première Vision, which also introduced its first Cosmetic Village to encourage collaboration between fashion and beauty. The 150-square-meter space brought together more than 10 beauty companies, including French firms, to present products and technologies. Kolmar Korea established its own booth outside the Cosmetic Village in the show’s main area for seasonal trends, presen ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:54 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Kolmar Korea is putting Korean beauty in front of fashion’s global trendsetters, becoming the first Korean cosmetics company invited to Première Vision Paris, where it showcased makeup technology, textures and colors alongside the world’s leading textile and fashion material suppliers. Kolmar Korea said Friday that it participated in Première Vision Paris, held Sept. 1-3 in Paris, after being the only Korean beauty company invited to this year’s event. Première Vision Paris is one of the world’s leading fashion and textile trade shows, bringing together companies across yarns, fabrics, design, accessories, leather and other materials. More than 900 companies took part in this year’s event, according to Première Vision, which also introduced its first Cosmetic Village to encourage collaboration between fashion and beauty. The 150-square-meter space brought together more than 10 beauty companies, including French firms, to present products and technologies. Kolmar Korea established its own booth outside the Cosmetic Village in the show’s main area for seasonal trends, presen]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Shinsegae chairman joins US AI supply chain push in Washington</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/shinsegae-chairman-joins-us-ai-supply-chain-push-in-washington</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/shinsegae-chairman-joins-us-ai-supply-chain-push-in-washington</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chung Yong-jin, chairman of Shinsegae Group, joined U.S. political and technology leaders Thursday in Washington for the launch of Foundry School, a workforce initiative aimed at strengthening advanced manufacturing and technology supply chains. Chung attended the event at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace at the invitation of Vice President JD Vance and the U.S. Department of State. Foundry School is a U.S.-led program developed with Stanford University to train entrepreneurs, engineers and advanced manufacturing leaders for strategic industries. The initiative is part of Pax Silica, a U.S.-led economic security partnership focused on strengthening supply chains supporting artificial intelligence (AI) and other strategic technologies. Jacob Helberg, U.S. under secretary of state for economic affairs, said Shinsegae’s partnership with Reflection AI represented an important milestone in Korea-U.S. cooperation in advanced industries. Helberg said Chung was a strong partner in efforts to build trusted AI supply chains among allies. Chung’s participation came as Shinsegae Group works ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:54 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Shinsegae, chairman, joins, supply, chain, push, Washington</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Chung Yong-jin, chairman of Shinsegae Group, joined U.S. political and technology leaders Thursday in Washington for the launch of Foundry School, a workforce initiative aimed at strengthening advanced manufacturing and technology supply chains. Chung attended the event at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace at the invitation of Vice President JD Vance and the U.S. Department of State. Foundry School is a U.S.-led program developed with Stanford University to train entrepreneurs, engineers and advanced manufacturing leaders for strategic industries. The initiative is part of Pax Silica, a U.S.-led economic security partnership focused on strengthening supply chains supporting artificial intelligence (AI) and other strategic technologies. Jacob Helberg, U.S. under secretary of state for economic affairs, said Shinsegae’s partnership with Reflection AI represented an important milestone in Korea-U.S. cooperation in advanced industries. Helberg said Chung was a strong partner in efforts to build trusted AI supply chains among allies. Chung’s participation came as Shinsegae Group works]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Simmons experiments with art of sleeping through bed&#45;less pop&#45;up event</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/simmons-experiments-with-art-of-sleeping-through-bed-less-pop-up-event</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/simmons-experiments-with-art-of-sleeping-through-bed-less-pop-up-event</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Simmons Korea, a company that manufactures mattresses and bedding products under license from the global Simmons brand, took an experimental marketing approach. By staging a pop-up event featuring dance, culinary experiences and other forms of art, the company sought to explore the blurring boundary between sleep and dreams without a single display of its own products. Simmons on Wednesday unveiled an immersive art performance titled “The Breath Before Inspiration” at Simmons Gallery Seongsu in Seoul’s Seongsu-dong, exploring themes of sleep, dreams and inspiration. The performance was designed as an immersive experience in a space with no separation between the stage and audience. Dancers waved through the audience as they performed, viewers, pulling spectators along with them and drawing them into the performance itself. The performance translated four values that Simmons’ Beautyrest Black line products promote — tranquility, flexibility, resilience and structure — into distinct movements. Rapper and record producer Gray served as music director for the project, while spati ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:54 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Simmons Korea, a company that manufactures mattresses and bedding products under license from the global Simmons brand, took an experimental marketing approach. By staging a pop-up event featuring dance, culinary experiences and other forms of art, the company sought to explore the blurring boundary between sleep and dreams without a single display of its own products. Simmons on Wednesday unveiled an immersive art performance titled “The Breath Before Inspiration” at Simmons Gallery Seongsu in Seoul’s Seongsu-dong, exploring themes of sleep, dreams and inspiration. The performance was designed as an immersive experience in a space with no separation between the stage and audience. Dancers waved through the audience as they performed, viewers, pulling spectators along with them and drawing them into the performance itself. The performance translated four values that Simmons’ Beautyrest Black line products promote — tranquility, flexibility, resilience and structure — into distinct movements. Rapper and record producer Gray served as music director for the project, while spati]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>[CONTRIBUTION] Why AI infrastructure planning must happen now</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/contribution-why-ai-infrastructure-planning-must-happen-now</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/contribution-why-ai-infrastructure-planning-must-happen-now</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As adoption of artificiall intelligence (AI) accelerates across industries, one thing is becoming clear: infrastructure planning cannot wait. AI workloads are becoming more interconnected, distributed and operationally integrated across cloud, data center and edge environments. Infrastructure planning now requires organizations to align compute, networking, software, memory and operational requirements across increasingly complex environments. The cost of delaying AI infrastructure planning is becoming more apparent. Modern AI workloads require more than raw compute performance. They require balanced infrastructure where compute, networking, software, memory and operational workflows work cohesively at scale. Delays can slow deployment readiness and postpone AI-driven benefits such as productivity gains and operational automation. As AI demand continues to rise, organizations are prioritizing earlier planning to secure the compute capacity needed to support long-term AI growth. As AI infrastructure becomes more complex, infrastructure planning needs to begin earlier than traditional IT up ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:54 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[As adoption of artificiall intelligence (AI) accelerates across industries, one thing is becoming clear: infrastructure planning cannot wait. AI workloads are becoming more interconnected, distributed and operationally integrated across cloud, data center and edge environments. Infrastructure planning now requires organizations to align compute, networking, software, memory and operational requirements across increasingly complex environments. The cost of delaying AI infrastructure planning is becoming more apparent. Modern AI workloads require more than raw compute performance. They require balanced infrastructure where compute, networking, software, memory and operational workflows work cohesively at scale. Delays can slow deployment readiness and postpone AI-driven benefits such as productivity gains and operational automation. As AI demand continues to rise, organizations are prioritizing earlier planning to secure the compute capacity needed to support long-term AI growth. As AI infrastructure becomes more complex, infrastructure planning needs to begin earlier than traditional IT up]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hyundai Motor to introduce hydrogen fuel cell buses in Oman</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hyundai-motor-to-introduce-hydrogen-fuel-cell-buses-in-oman</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/hyundai-motor-to-introduce-hydrogen-fuel-cell-buses-in-oman</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hyundai Motor Group said Friday it will introduce hydrogen fuel cell buses and build electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Oman in partnership with the Omani government and local companies. The automotive group signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with Oman&#039;s transport ministry and local companies to cooperate on sustainable mobility solutions during a ceremony at the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Complex in Salalah, Oman. Under the agreements, Hyundai Motor will introduce Oman&#039;s first hydrogen-powered city buses, while the group will also help establish ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure in the country. Oman&#039;s state-run transport company Mwasalat plans to designate an eco-friendly public transportation route in the capital city of Muscat and conduct a pilot passenger service using Hyundai Motor&#039;s ELEC CITY hydrogen fuel cell buses. Oman Oil Marketing Co. will operate 240-kilowatt ultra-fast EV chargers supplied by Hyundai Kefico at a gas station in Halban. After a six-month trial, OOMCO will consider expanding its EV charging network. Hyundai Motor Group said it plans to use ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:54 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hyundai Motor Group said Friday it will introduce hydrogen fuel cell buses and build electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Oman in partnership with the Omani government and local companies. The automotive group signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with Oman's transport ministry and local companies to cooperate on sustainable mobility solutions during a ceremony at the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Complex in Salalah, Oman. Under the agreements, Hyundai Motor will introduce Oman's first hydrogen-powered city buses, while the group will also help establish ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure in the country. Oman's state-run transport company Mwasalat plans to designate an eco-friendly public transportation route in the capital city of Muscat and conduct a pilot passenger service using Hyundai Motor's ELEC CITY hydrogen fuel cell buses. Oman Oil Marketing Co. will operate 240-kilowatt ultra-fast EV chargers supplied by Hyundai Kefico at a gas station in Halban. After a six-month trial, OOMCO will consider expanding its EV charging network. Hyundai Motor Group said it plans to use]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Horror master Junji Ito turns Seoul&amp;apos;s Lotte World into surreal nightmare</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/horror-master-junji-ito-turns-seouls-lotte-world-into-surreal-nightmare</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/horror-master-junji-ito-turns-seouls-lotte-world-into-surreal-nightmare</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fans of Japanese horror manga will have a chilling new reason to visit Lotte World this fall, as the iconic Seoul theme park prepares to transform its grounds into a surreal nightmare directly inspired by the macabre universe of legendary artist Junji Ito. Lotte World Adventure announced Friday that its autumn festival, titled “Invitation to Bizarre World,” will run from Sept. 19 through Nov. 15. Created in partnership with the official “Junji Ito Collection,” the event marks the very first time the artist’s eerie, psychological universe has been recreated inside a full-scale amusement park. For decades, Junji Ito has captivated global audiences with his unsettling body horror, grotesque imagery and deeply uncomfortable narratives. His influence has sparked anime adaptations, live-action films and art exhibitions worldwide. Now, the Seoul theme park is bringing that signature aesthetic off the page. The festival imagines a dimensional door opening within Lotte World, blurring the lines between reality and dark fantasy as strange phenomena sweep through the park. Unforgettable ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:54 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Fans of Japanese horror manga will have a chilling new reason to visit Lotte World this fall, as the iconic Seoul theme park prepares to transform its grounds into a surreal nightmare directly inspired by the macabre universe of legendary artist Junji Ito. Lotte World Adventure announced Friday that its autumn festival, titled “Invitation to Bizarre World,” will run from Sept. 19 through Nov. 15. Created in partnership with the official “Junji Ito Collection,” the event marks the very first time the artist’s eerie, psychological universe has been recreated inside a full-scale amusement park. For decades, Junji Ito has captivated global audiences with his unsettling body horror, grotesque imagery and deeply uncomfortable narratives. His influence has sparked anime adaptations, live-action films and art exhibitions worldwide. Now, the Seoul theme park is bringing that signature aesthetic off the page. The festival imagines a dimensional door opening within Lotte World, blurring the lines between reality and dark fantasy as strange phenomena sweep through the park. Unforgettable]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Unification Minister Chung, Irish ambassador discuss peace on Korean Peninsula</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/unification-minister-chung-irish-ambassador-discuss-peace-on-korean-peninsula</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/unification-minister-chung-irish-ambassador-discuss-peace-on-korean-peninsula</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young met with new Ir... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:53 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Unification, Minister, Chung, Irish, ambassador, discuss, peace, Korean, Peninsula</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young met with new Ir...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hanwha Aerospace nearing deal to export Chunmoo rocket launchers to Croatia: sources</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hanwha-aerospace-nearing-deal-to-export-chunmoo-rocket-launchers-to-croatia-sources</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/hanwha-aerospace-nearing-deal-to-export-chunmoo-rocket-launchers-to-croatia-sources</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean defense firm Hanwha Aerospace Co. is nea... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean defense firm Hanwha Aerospace Co. is nea...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Special counsel appeals Unification Church leader&amp;apos;s sentence in bribery case</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/special-counsel-appeals-unification-church-leaders-sentence-in-bribery-case</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/special-counsel-appeals-unification-church-leaders-sentence-in-bribery-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday appealed Unification... ]]></description>
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<title>Samsung Electronics union leaders under probe over &amp;apos;union blacklist&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-electronics-union-leaders-under-probe-over-union-blacklist</link>
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<title>Unionized workers of state&#45;run banks stage rally in Seoul to protest planned relocation</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/unionized-workers-of-state-run-banks-stage-rally-in-seoul-to-protest-planned-relocation</link>
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<title>Police to push for legal grounds to track locations of missing adults</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/police-to-push-for-legal-grounds-to-track-locations-of-missing-adults</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lawmaker proposes bill barring proportional lawmakers from concurrently holding Cabinet posts</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lawmaker-proposes-bill-barring-proportional-lawmakers-from-concurrently-holding-cabinet-posts</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee designates flood&#45;hit Tongyeong as special disaster zone</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-designates-flood-hit-tongyeong-as-special-disaster-zone</link>
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<title>3 ex&#45;prosecutors, 1 former judge shortlisted for new investigative agency chief</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/3-ex-prosecutors-1-former-judge-shortlisted-for-new-investigative-agency-chief</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Two Nepali workers rescued from hydropower plant tunnel 9 days after floods</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/two-nepali-workers-rescued-from-hydropower-plant-tunnel-9-days-after-floods</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:51 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump may invite Kim Jong&#45;un to G20 summit in Florida in December, experts suggest</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-may-invite-kim-jong-un-to-g20-summit-in-florida-in-december-experts-suggest</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:50 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump again presses Korea, Japan to join costly Alaska LNG project</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-again-presses-korea-japan-to-join-costly-alaska-lng-project</link>
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<title>How should Korea’s chip sector respond to US push for memory fabs?</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/how-should-koreas-chip-sector-respond-to-us-push-for-memory-fabs</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>[Reportage] ‘At capacity’: Influx of mourners left in the lurch in Nepal’s capital</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/reportage-at-capacity-influx-of-mourners-left-in-the-lurch-in-nepals-capital</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US plans for targeted chip tariffs could derail Korea’s 3 megaprojects</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/us-plans-for-targeted-chip-tariffs-could-derail-koreas-3-megaprojects</link>
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<title>[Correspondent’s column] AOC’s star is rising — as are hopes for a different America</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/correspondents-column-aocs-star-is-rising-as-are-hopes-for-a-different-america</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:47 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Labor ministry&amp;apos;s new guidelines exclude profit&#45;linked bonus demands from mandatory bargaining</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/labor-ministrys-new-guidelines-exclude-profit-linked-bonus-demands-from-mandatory-bargaining</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:00:23 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Nat&amp;apos;l Assembly passes bill extending probe into 2022 crowd crush</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/natl-assembly-passes-bill-extending-probe-into-2022-crowd-crush</link>
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<title>Court rejects adoption termination suit against LG chair</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/court-rejects-adoption-termination-suit-against-lg-chair</link>
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<title>Lee calls for police&amp;apos;s internal reform amid shift in investigative authority</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-calls-for-polices-internal-reform-amid-shift-in-investigative-authority</link>
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<title>Chemical manufacturer raided over fatal factory fire in Cheonan</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/chemical-manufacturer-raided-over-fatal-factory-fire-in-cheonan</link>
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<title>(LEAD) Jogye Order elects Ven. Jinwoo as new leader</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-jogye-order-elects-ven-jinwoo-as-new-leader</link>
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<title>S. Korea says respects &amp;apos;One China&amp;apos; policy amid Taiwan Pavilion dispute</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-says-respects-one-china-policy-amid-taiwan-pavilion-dispute</link>
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<title>(LEAD) Lee calls for police&amp;apos;s internal reform amid shift in investigative authority</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-calls-for-polices-internal-reform-amid-shift-in-investigative-authority</link>
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<title>Lee meets Hyundai Motor chief for possible investment talks</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-meets-hyundai-motor-chief-for-possible-investment-talks</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>[Reportage] ‘May you live in heaven’: Grief racks Nepal as flood death count rises</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/reportage-may-you-live-in-heaven-grief-racks-nepal-as-flood-death-count-rises</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Korea drafts record budget proposal aimed at using chip boom to boost growth</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korea-drafts-record-budget-proposal-aimed-at-using-chip-boom-to-boost-growth</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump’s ‘resolve’ has enabled change on Korean Peninsula, says Lee Jae Myung</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/trumps-resolve-has-enabled-change-on-korean-peninsula-says-lee-jae-myung</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Educational fever may have suppressed Korea’s birth rate by 28%, research finds</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/educational-fever-may-have-suppressed-koreas-birth-rate-by-28-research-finds</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Soaring US Treasury yields trigger domino effect for bonds across Japan, Europe</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/soaring-us-treasury-yields-trigger-domino-effect-for-bonds-across-japan-europe</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>[Reportage] ‘Evacuate!’: Missing worker’s warning saved coworkers from Nepal floods</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/reportage-evacuate-missing-workers-warning-saved-coworkers-from-nepal-floods</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>UN acknowledges for first time that 1.5°C global warming is now unavoidable</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/un-acknowledges-for-first-time-that-15c-global-warming-is-now-unavoidable</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>The Himalayas are the most densely dammed region in the world. Is their ‘green’ energy worth it?</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/the-himalayas-are-the-most-densely-dammed-region-in-the-world-is-their-green-energy-worth-it</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>[Interview] Why mountain hydropower projects amplify damage from natural disasters</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/interview-why-mountain-hydropower-projects-amplify-damage-from-natural-disasters</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:00:16 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>4 in 10 women living alone in Korea are over the age of 65</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/4-in-10-women-living-alone-in-korea-are-over-the-age-of-65</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:00:14 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>N. Korean leader sends message of sympathy to Chinese, Nepali presidents over deadly floods</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korean-leader-sends-message-of-sympathy-to-chinese-nepali-presidents-over-deadly-floods</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korean-leader-sends-message-of-sympathy-to-chinese-nepali-presidents-over-deadly-floods</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent messages of symp... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:00:49 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>Trump could discuss &amp;apos;tacit&amp;apos; N.K. nuke acceptance, peace treaty, allied drills with Kim in possible summit: ex&#45;official</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-could-discuss-tacit-nk-nuke-acceptance-peace-treaty-allied-drills-with-kim-in-possible-summit-ex-official</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-could-discuss-tacit-nk-nuke-acceptance-peace-treaty-allied-drills-with-kim-in-possible-summit-ex-official</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump could put on the tab... ]]></description>
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<title>(URGENT) N. Korea replaces defense minister with Kim Song&#45;gi in military reshuffle: state media</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-n-korea-replaces-defense-minister-with-kim-song-gi-in-military-reshuffle-state-media</link>
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<title>N. Korea replaces defense minister with Kim Song&#45;gi in military reshuffle: state media</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-replaces-defense-minister-with-kim-song-gi-in-military-reshuffle-state-media</link>
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<title>(LEAD) N. Korea replaces defense minister with Kim Song&#45;gi in military reshuffle: KCNA</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-n-korea-replaces-defense-minister-with-kim-song-gi-in-military-reshuffle-kcna</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-n-korea-replaces-defense-minister-with-kim-song-gi-in-military-reshuffle-kcna</guid>
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<title>(2nd LD) N. Korea names new defense minister amid modernization drive</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-n-korea-names-new-defense-minister-amid-modernization-drive</link>
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<title>DMZ Peace Festa to stress nature, life, healing in border areas</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/dmz-peace-festa-to-stress-nature-life-healing-in-border-areas</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ganghwa Peace Observatory is located in the township of Yangsa-myeon in Incheon&#039;s Ganghwa-gun County. (Korea.net DB)

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By Kang Gahui

A fall event next month around the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>9 domestic areas picked for half&#45;price travel program in 2nd half</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/9-domestic-areas-picked-for-half-price-travel-program-in-2nd-half</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ These canola flower fields and Deungnyang Bay are in the Seonhak-dong neighborhood of the township of Hoejin-myeon in Jangheung-gun County, Jeollanam-do Province. (Jangheung-gun Office).

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By Yoo Yeo]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>An&#45;sanity: badminton superstar savors second world singles title</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/an-sanity-badminton-superstar-savors-second-world-singles-title</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ An Se Young, the world&#039;s top female badminton player, on Aug. 23 celebrates after winning the women&#039;s singles final against Akane Yamaguchi of Japan at the Badminton World Federation World Championshi ]]></description>
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<title>National esports team holds launching ceremony for Asian Games</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The national esports team including superstar Lee Sang-hyeok (fifth from left in front row), aka Faker, on Aug. 25 salutes the national flag at the squad&#039;s launching ceremony for this year&#039;s Aichi-Nag ]]></description>
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<title>1,052 athletes in 41 events eye 3rd place at Japan Summer Asiad</title>
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<title>SM Entertainment forms China joint venture with Tencent Music</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/sm-entertainment-forms-china-joint-venture-with-tencent-music</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:00:36 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>Kim Bohie captures light, nature of Jeju in new exhibition</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/kim-bohie-captures-light-nature-of-jeju-in-new-exhibition</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korean painter Kim Bohie is known for her lyric... ]]></description>
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<title>Lee Byung&#45;hun cast in &amp;apos;Squid Game&amp;apos; director&amp;apos;s new film</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-byung-hun-cast-in-squid-game-directors-new-film</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- Actor Lee Byung-hun has been cast as the lead in &quot;K.O... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Enhypen&amp;apos;s new EP becomes double&#45;million seller</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/enhypens-new-ep-becomes-double-million-seller</link>
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<title>Kim Soo&#45;hyun to resume activities in S. Korea after over a year</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/kim-soo-hyun-to-resume-activities-in-s-korea-after-over-a-year</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Actor Kim Soo-hyun is set to make his first public ap... ]]></description>
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<title>Ticket scalpers face fines of up to 50 times sale price</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/ticket-scalpers-face-fines-of-up-to-50-times-sale-price</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will impose fines of up to 50 times the s... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) Court allows cash&#45;strapped JTBC to begin rehabilitation process</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-court-allows-cash-strapped-jtbc-to-begin-rehabilitation-process</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul Bankruptcy Court on Friday approved trouble... ]]></description>
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<title>&amp;apos;The Odyssey&amp;apos; becomes fastest film to top 8 mln admissions in S. Korea this year</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Christopher Nolan&#039;s &quot;The Odyssey&quot; on Friday became th... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Globally popular &amp;apos;Baby Shark&amp;apos; aims to expand storyline with younger sibling</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/globally-popular-baby-shark-aims-to-expand-storyline-with-younger-sibling</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- The chief executive of South Korean kids content bran... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>POSCO secures US$700 mln IDB credit facility for Argentina lithium project</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/posco-secures-us700-mln-idb-credit-facility-for-argentina-lithium-project</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean steelmaker POSCO Holdings Co. said Frida... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:00:35 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Global foundry market grows 29 pct in Q2 on strong AI chip demand: report</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/global-foundry-market-grows-29-pct-in-q2-on-strong-ai-chip-demand-report</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(URGENT) Seoul stocks snap 3&#45;day winning streak on tech slump</title>
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<title>Seoul stocks snap 3&#45;day rise on tech slump</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed sharply down Friday to snap their... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) Seoul stocks snap 3&#45;day rise on tech slump</title>
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<title>S. Korea vows tailored support for youth employment amid job market challenges</title>
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<title>Gov&amp;apos;t unveils 2027 budget plan to support youths at different life stages</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/govt-unveils-2027-budget-plan-to-support-youths-at-different-life-stages</link>
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<title>(2nd LD) Seoul stocks snap 3&#45;day rise on tech slump</title>
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<title>S. Korean won hits over 13&#45;month high on dollar selling</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korean-won-hits-over-13-month-high-on-dollar-selling</link>
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<title>Korea Times to deliver KIS&#45;powered investor insights</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korea-times-to-deliver-kis-powered-investor-insights</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Korea Times signed an agreement with Korea Investors Service (KIS), a credit ratings agency, on Friday to collaborate on research content. Under the agreement, the two sides will cooperate on the distribution of research reports, market commentaries and data-driven analytical materials. KIS is one of Korea&#039;s leading credit ratings agencies and an affiliate of Moody&#039;s. The signing ceremony was attended by Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin and KIS CEO Patrick Yoon at the newspaper&#039;s office in Seoul. &quot;It is particularly meaningful that the two organizations are laying the groundwork for cooperation based on clear and transparent guidelines, while fully respecting each other&#039;s intellectual property and expertise,&quot; Oh said. &quot;I believe that combining the expertise of Korea&#039;s leading capital market rating agency with the reach of a global media organization will create strong synergies,” he added. Yoon, for his part, emphasized the potential for broader collaboration. &quot;By sharing more of our research and expertise, particularly in credit ratings, we hope to contribute to a better ]]></description>
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<title>Samsung Biologics rights offering highlights future growth, but stock price drops</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-biologics-rights-offering-highlights-future-growth-but-stock-price-drops</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Samsung Biologics will issue new shares worth 3 trillion won ($2.17 billion) to finance its planned acquisition of a Swiss-headquartered contract drug manufacturer and the expansion of its manufacturing facilities in Korea. Its shares fell after the announcement on Friday, as the new offering will increase the number of outstanding shares. However, analysts said the capital increase could strengthen Samsung Biologics’ long-term growth prospects by helping the company quickly enter the fast-growing market for materials used in obesity treatments and expand capacity ahead of further large-scale orders. Samsung Biologics said it will issue 2.27 million new shares, equivalent to 4.9 percent of its outstanding shares. The planned offering price is 1.322 million won per share, which will raise a total of 3 trillion won. Of the proceeds, 2.7 trillion won will be used to finance the acquisition of PolyPeptide Group, and 294.8 billion won will be allocated to facility investment for the company’s sixth plant in Incheon. PolyPeptide Group is a global contract development and manufacturing orga ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Samsung Biologics will issue new shares worth 3 trillion won ($2.17 billion) to finance its planned acquisition of a Swiss-headquartered contract drug manufacturer and the expansion of its manufacturing facilities in Korea. Its shares fell after the announcement on Friday, as the new offering will increase the number of outstanding shares. However, analysts said the capital increase could strengthen Samsung Biologics’ long-term growth prospects by helping the company quickly enter the fast-growing market for materials used in obesity treatments and expand capacity ahead of further large-scale orders. Samsung Biologics said it will issue 2.27 million new shares, equivalent to 4.9 percent of its outstanding shares. The planned offering price is 1.322 million won per share, which will raise a total of 3 trillion won. Of the proceeds, 2.7 trillion won will be used to finance the acquisition of PolyPeptide Group, and 294.8 billion won will be allocated to facility investment for the company’s sixth plant in Incheon. PolyPeptide Group is a global contract development and manufacturing orga]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>NCT contributes to Seoul Fashion Week with costumes, runway music</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/nct-contributes-to-seoul-fashion-week-with-costumes-runway-music</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ K-pop boy band NCT is bringing both their costumes and music to Seoul Fashion Week 2027 SS runways. The band’s involvement is a highlight of the weeklong event aimed at promoting Korean designer brands to global buyers and consumers, hosted by the city government. Along with band-related events at Lotte World Tower in Jamsil, there will also be a series of programs held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and in the trendy Seongsu neighborhood, including trade shows, food and beauty exhibitions and a special showroom for Berlin-based brands. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut, NCT will help celebrate the finale on Sept. 6 with a “curated runway,” according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Costumes worn by the artists over the past decade as part of shows, along with personal articles, will be centerpieces of the runway, with models putting on a choreographed performance using some of the band&#039;s best-loved music. City officials said the NCT-themed runway show will “combine fashion, music and entertainment&quot; in a rare experiment for the fashion industry. Lotte World Tow ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[K-pop boy band NCT is bringing both their costumes and music to Seoul Fashion Week 2027 SS runways. The band’s involvement is a highlight of the weeklong event aimed at promoting Korean designer brands to global buyers and consumers, hosted by the city government. Along with band-related events at Lotte World Tower in Jamsil, there will also be a series of programs held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and in the trendy Seongsu neighborhood, including trade shows, food and beauty exhibitions and a special showroom for Berlin-based brands. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut, NCT will help celebrate the finale on Sept. 6 with a “curated runway,” according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Costumes worn by the artists over the past decade as part of shows, along with personal articles, will be centerpieces of the runway, with models putting on a choreographed performance using some of the band's best-loved music. City officials said the NCT-themed runway show will “combine fashion, music and entertainment" in a rare experiment for the fashion industry. Lotte World Tow]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Samsung helps flood&#45;hit communities in Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-helps-flood-hit-communities-in-korea</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Samsung will donate 3 billion won ($2.2 million) to help residents and communities in parts of North and South Gyeongsang provinces recover from damage caused by torrential rainfall this summer, the company said Friday. Nine Samsung affiliates, including Samsung Electronics, Samsung C&amp;T and Samsung Life Insurance, are participating in the effort. Samsung Heavy Industries, which also sustained some damage from the flooding, is also taking part in the relief effort, the conglomerate said. The donation will support recovery efforts in Geoje and Tongyeong in South Gyeongsang Province and Andong and Uiseong in North Gyeongsang Province, among other affected areas. Samsung will also provide 1,000 emergency relief kits and 300 disaster relief shelters through the Korean Red Cross. The kits contain basic necessities including blankets, clothing, towels and toiletries, while the shelters provide temporary accommodation for people displaced by disasters. Samsung has donated annually to the Korean Red Cross since 2005 to help equip disaster response and emergency relief efforts, the company said. Sams ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Samsung will donate 3 billion won ($2.2 million) to help residents and communities in parts of North and South Gyeongsang provinces recover from damage caused by torrential rainfall this summer, the company said Friday. Nine Samsung affiliates, including Samsung Electronics, Samsung C&T and Samsung Life Insurance, are participating in the effort. Samsung Heavy Industries, which also sustained some damage from the flooding, is also taking part in the relief effort, the conglomerate said. The donation will support recovery efforts in Geoje and Tongyeong in South Gyeongsang Province and Andong and Uiseong in North Gyeongsang Province, among other affected areas. Samsung will also provide 1,000 emergency relief kits and 300 disaster relief shelters through the Korean Red Cross. The kits contain basic necessities including blankets, clothing, towels and toiletries, while the shelters provide temporary accommodation for people displaced by disasters. Samsung has donated annually to the Korean Red Cross since 2005 to help equip disaster response and emergency relief efforts, the company said. Sams]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>KAIST unveils homegrown AI model for predicting protein structures, drug binding</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/kaist-unveils-homegrown-ai-model-for-predicting-protein-structures-drug-binding</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) said Friday they have developed a biomolecular artificial intelligence (AI) model, called K-Fold, that predicts protein structures and how drug candidates bind to them, with the aim of speeding up new drug development using homegrown technology. The model was built by a KAIST-led group called Team KAIST as part of a project run by Korea&#039;s Ministry of Science and ICT to develop AI foundation models specialized by field. KAIST President Bae Chung-sik said the project reflects the importance of &quot;sovereign AI&quot; — a country&#039;s ability to develop and control its own core technology — for national competitiveness in the AI era. K-Fold is designed to predict not only the 3D shape of a single protein, but also how it interacts with other proteins, drug candidates, or genetic material such as DNA and RNA, and where and how a candidate compound binds. That combination of structure prediction and binding prediction is central to early-stage drug discovery, in which researchers must identify a disease-related protein&#039;s s ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) said Friday they have developed a biomolecular artificial intelligence (AI) model, called K-Fold, that predicts protein structures and how drug candidates bind to them, with the aim of speeding up new drug development using homegrown technology. The model was built by a KAIST-led group called Team KAIST as part of a project run by Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT to develop AI foundation models specialized by field. KAIST President Bae Chung-sik said the project reflects the importance of "sovereign AI" — a country's ability to develop and control its own core technology — for national competitiveness in the AI era. K-Fold is designed to predict not only the 3D shape of a single protein, but also how it interacts with other proteins, drug candidates, or genetic material such as DNA and RNA, and where and how a candidate compound binds. That combination of structure prediction and binding prediction is central to early-stage drug discovery, in which researchers must identify a disease-related protein's s]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Nongshim brings Shin Ramyun to  world&amp;apos;s biggest gaming expo</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/nongshim-brings-shin-ramyun-to-worlds-biggest-gaming-expo</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nongshim is betting that a bowl of spicy noodles can speak the language of gamers as the Korean food company brings Shin Ramyun to Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, this week. The company is participating in the world&#039;s largest video game event, which runs through Sunday, with an immersive booth in Hall 8 built around a Shin Ramyun factory. Visitors can become virtual factory employees and take part in four games, including “Pumping Game” and “Topping Ball,” earning points that can be exchanged for Shin Ramyun merchandise and “KPop Demon Hunters” collaboration goods. Nongshim is also the sole sponsor of Gamescom beach this year, transforming the outdoor rest area under the theme “TASTE SHIN.” The space features a Shin Ramyun Toomba tasting area, a photo zone and a lounge where visitors can sample the product and take a break from the exhibition. Nongshim said it is using the event to broaden Shin Ramyun’s appeal beyond food and strengthen its position as a global lifestyle brand. The company is pairing its “Spicy Happiness in Noodles” slogan with gaming to create new ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Nongshim is betting that a bowl of spicy noodles can speak the language of gamers as the Korean food company brings Shin Ramyun to Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, this week. The company is participating in the world's largest video game event, which runs through Sunday, with an immersive booth in Hall 8 built around a Shin Ramyun factory. Visitors can become virtual factory employees and take part in four games, including “Pumping Game” and “Topping Ball,” earning points that can be exchanged for Shin Ramyun merchandise and “KPop Demon Hunters” collaboration goods. Nongshim is also the sole sponsor of Gamescom beach this year, transforming the outdoor rest area under the theme “TASTE SHIN.” The space features a Shin Ramyun Toomba tasting area, a photo zone and a lounge where visitors can sample the product and take a break from the exhibition. Nongshim said it is using the event to broaden Shin Ramyun’s appeal beyond food and strengthen its position as a global lifestyle brand. The company is pairing its “Spicy Happiness in Noodles” slogan with gaming to create new]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>GKL brings workplace counseling to casino employees</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/gkl-brings-workplace-counseling-to-casino-employees</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Employees at Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), the operator of Korea’s Seven Luck foreigner-only casinos, are getting a well-deserved break from the grueling pressures of customer service and rotating shifts. In a direct effort to prioritize staff well-being, the state-owned enterprise is bringing professional counseling directly to the casino floor. The company announced the rollout of a mobile labor counseling initiative named &quot;No-ri-teo&quot; — a clever Korean wordplay translating to &quot;Let us talk openly about labor and management issues.&quot; Designed for maximum reach, the weeklong program kicked off Monday, making stops at GKL’s Seoul headquarters, the Gangnam Coex branch and the Seoul Dragon City branch, before wrapping up its tour at the Busan Lotte branch. To ensure night staff members are not left out, counseling booths remain open from 11:00 a.m. until midnight, seamlessly accommodating workers across all three duty shifts. The initiative provides a confidential space to address workplace grievances while offering vital support for the heavy emotional labor required in hospitality. &quot;I h ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Employees at Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), the operator of Korea’s Seven Luck foreigner-only casinos, are getting a well-deserved break from the grueling pressures of customer service and rotating shifts. In a direct effort to prioritize staff well-being, the state-owned enterprise is bringing professional counseling directly to the casino floor. The company announced the rollout of a mobile labor counseling initiative named "No-ri-teo" — a clever Korean wordplay translating to "Let us talk openly about labor and management issues." Designed for maximum reach, the weeklong program kicked off Monday, making stops at GKL’s Seoul headquarters, the Gangnam Coex branch and the Seoul Dragon City branch, before wrapping up its tour at the Busan Lotte branch. To ensure night staff members are not left out, counseling booths remain open from 11:00 a.m. until midnight, seamlessly accommodating workers across all three duty shifts. The initiative provides a confidential space to address workplace grievances while offering vital support for the heavy emotional labor required in hospitality. "I h]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Court allows cash&#45;strapped JTBC to begin rehabilitation process</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/court-allows-cash-strapped-jtbc-to-begin-rehabilitation-process</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Seoul Bankruptcy Court on Friday approved troubled local broadcaster JTBC&#039;s request to begin rehabilitation proceedings, allowing it to restructure its debts under court supervision. JTBC, an affiliate of media giant JoongAng Group, filed for rehabilitation on June 15, three days after failing to repay 20.6 billion won ($14.9 million) in asset-backed loans at maturity. The broadcaster has struggled with a major contraction in the TV advertising market, fueled by rapid shifts in the media landscape toward digital platforms and over-the-top streaming services like Netflix. The court cited other factors, such as massive fees for Olympic broadcasting rights secured by the broadcaster and the broader liquidity crisis in the JoongAng Group, in its decision. Under the court move, JTBC must submit its rehabilitation plan by Jan. 29 next year. The court has already ordered rehabilitation proceedings to begin for four other JoongAng Group units — JoongAng Holdings, ContentreeJoongAng, JoongAng P&amp;I and Megabox JoongAng. In a statement, JTBC pledged to faithfully comply with the rehabilitation p ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Seoul Bankruptcy Court on Friday approved troubled local broadcaster JTBC's request to begin rehabilitation proceedings, allowing it to restructure its debts under court supervision. JTBC, an affiliate of media giant JoongAng Group, filed for rehabilitation on June 15, three days after failing to repay 20.6 billion won ($14.9 million) in asset-backed loans at maturity. The broadcaster has struggled with a major contraction in the TV advertising market, fueled by rapid shifts in the media landscape toward digital platforms and over-the-top streaming services like Netflix. The court cited other factors, such as massive fees for Olympic broadcasting rights secured by the broadcaster and the broader liquidity crisis in the JoongAng Group, in its decision. Under the court move, JTBC must submit its rehabilitation plan by Jan. 29 next year. The court has already ordered rehabilitation proceedings to begin for four other JoongAng Group units — JoongAng Holdings, ContentreeJoongAng, JoongAng P&I and Megabox JoongAng. In a statement, JTBC pledged to faithfully comply with the rehabilitation p]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>SK hynix to start US AI chip output in 2029, sees memory shortage through 2030</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/sk-hynix-to-start-us-ai-chip-output-in-2029-sees-memory-shortage-through-2030</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/sk-hynix-to-start-us-ai-chip-output-in-2029-sees-memory-shortage-through-2030</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana — Korean chipmaker SK hynix said on Thursday it plans to begin volume production of its next-generation HBM4E chips at its Indiana facility in the third quarter of 2029, as its chief executive said the company expects a current memory chip shortage to persist through the end of 2030. Chief Executive Kwak Noh-Jung expects the site to eventually reach annual capacity of hundreds of thousands of wafers. The more than $4 billion project marks a major expansion of SK hynix&#039;s U.S. operations as surging investment in artificial intelligence drives demand for high-bandwidth memory, or HBM. The chipmaker seeks to bring production closer to major customers including Nvidia, Microsoft and Alphabet&#039;s Google. Kwak said he saw no clear signs of a memory downturn and expected any eventual slowdown to involve moderating rather than sharply falling demand, adding that he was not concerned about the outlook beyond 2030. By 2030, the company expects Indiana to become a key HBM production base in the United States. The facility, at the Purdue Research Park in West Lafayette, is sc ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana — Korean chipmaker SK hynix said on Thursday it plans to begin volume production of its next-generation HBM4E chips at its Indiana facility in the third quarter of 2029, as its chief executive said the company expects a current memory chip shortage to persist through the end of 2030. Chief Executive Kwak Noh-Jung expects the site to eventually reach annual capacity of hundreds of thousands of wafers. The more than $4 billion project marks a major expansion of SK hynix's U.S. operations as surging investment in artificial intelligence drives demand for high-bandwidth memory, or HBM. The chipmaker seeks to bring production closer to major customers including Nvidia, Microsoft and Alphabet's Google. Kwak said he saw no clear signs of a memory downturn and expected any eventual slowdown to involve moderating rather than sharply falling demand, adding that he was not concerned about the outlook beyond 2030. By 2030, the company expects Indiana to become a key HBM production base in the United States. The facility, at the Purdue Research Park in West Lafayette, is sc]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>SKT, KT, Kakao consortiums selected for free AI service for public</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/skt-kt-kakao-consortiums-selected-for-free-ai-service-for-public</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/skt-kt-kakao-consortiums-selected-for-free-ai-service-for-public</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The government on Friday selected three consortiums, each led by SK Telecom, KT and Kakao, as the operators of the “AI for All” project, which will provide unlimited access to artificial intelligence (AI) tools and services for all Koreans without any fees. The Ministry of Science and ICT chose the three consortiums from six applicants following an evaluation of their service plans and technological capabilities. The selected operators will receive a combined 512 Nvidia B200 graphics processing units from the government this year and, from 2027, will receive government support for part of the costs required to provide the service nationwide. The project is aimed at developing public AI services based on Korean AI models. The selected operators will be required to use both their own models and those developed by other companies to provide general-purpose AI chatbot services, as well as public and specialized AI agents. The ministry plans to sign agreements with the three operators in September and officially launch the AI for All service by the end of this year following a beta servi ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The government on Friday selected three consortiums, each led by SK Telecom, KT and Kakao, as the operators of the “AI for All” project, which will provide unlimited access to artificial intelligence (AI) tools and services for all Koreans without any fees. The Ministry of Science and ICT chose the three consortiums from six applicants following an evaluation of their service plans and technological capabilities. The selected operators will receive a combined 512 Nvidia B200 graphics processing units from the government this year and, from 2027, will receive government support for part of the costs required to provide the service nationwide. The project is aimed at developing public AI services based on Korean AI models. The selected operators will be required to use both their own models and those developed by other companies to provide general-purpose AI chatbot services, as well as public and specialized AI agents. The ministry plans to sign agreements with the three operators in September and officially launch the AI for All service by the end of this year following a beta servi]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Army launches drone, robot tactical demonstration unit</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/army-launches-drone-robot-tactical-demonstration-unit</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- The Army said Friday it has launched a new tactical u... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:36 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Kia union approves wage deal, marking 6th straight year without strike</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/kia-union-approves-wage-deal-marking-6th-straight-year-without-strike</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Kia Corp. said Friday its labor union has approved th... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(2nd LD) 3 killed, 2 injured in paint ingredient factory fire in Cheonan</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-3-killed-2-injured-in-paint-ingredient-factory-fire-in-cheonan</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-3-killed-2-injured-in-paint-ingredient-factory-fire-in-cheonan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CHEONAN, South Korea, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- A fire broke out after an explosion at... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(URGENT) Gov&amp;apos;t finalizes Muan County area as site for Gwangju air base relocation</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-govt-finalizes-muan-county-area-as-site-for-gwangju-air-base-relocation</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Gov&amp;apos;t finalizes Muan County area as site for Gwangju air base relocation</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/govt-finalizes-muan-county-area-as-site-for-gwangju-air-base-relocation</link>
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<title>S. Korean rescue teams struggling to reach Nepal flood site as 9 remain missing</title>
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<title>(LEAD) Gov&amp;apos;t finalizes Muan County area as site for Gwangju Air Base relocation</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-govt-finalizes-muan-county-area-as-site-for-gwangju-air-base-relocation</link>
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<title>(2nd LD) Cheong Wa Dae says asked chief justice to make new recommendation for Supreme Court justice</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-cheong-wa-dae-says-asked-chief-justice-to-make-new-recommendation-for-supreme-court-justice</link>
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<title>(LEAD) S. Korean rescue teams struggling to reach Nepal flood site as 9 remain missing</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korean-rescue-teams-struggling-to-reach-nepal-flood-site-as-9-remain-missing</link>
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<title>Korea’s seas are warming more than twice as fast as the global ocean</title>
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<title>[Breaking] Dam bursts in Tibet, prompting new flood warnings in Nepal</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/breaking-dam-bursts-in-tibet-prompting-new-flood-warnings-in-nepal</link>
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<title>[Reportage] From corn to chips: SK Hynix transforms Indiana into high&#45;tech hub</title>
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<title>SK’s next&#45;gen fab to build HBM on US soil by 2029</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/sks-next-gen-fab-to-build-hbm-on-us-soil-by-2029</link>
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<title>Memory supply crunch to last through 2030, predicts SK Hynix CEO</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/memory-supply-crunch-to-last-through-2030-predicts-sk-hynix-ceo</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:31 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>[Column] BTS is right to boycott the Grammys</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/column-bts-is-right-to-boycott-the-grammys</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:30 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>The real danger posed by Trump comes after votes are cast in November</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/the-real-danger-posed-by-trump-comes-after-votes-are-cast-in-november</link>
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<title>Constitutional Court affirms birth registration rights for foreign children born in Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/constitutional-court-affirms-birth-registration-rights-for-foreign-children-born-in-korea</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:29 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Fate of 9 Koreans still unknown after floods reportedly destroy work site in Nepal</title>
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<title>(2nd LD) Gov&amp;apos;t sends emergency response team to Nepal over 9 missing S. Koreans after massive floods</title>
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<title>JCS chief visits Air Force fighter wing, Army missile unit to inspect readiness</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/jcs-chief-visits-air-force-fighter-wing-army-missile-unit-to-inspect-readiness</link>
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<title>Parliamentary speaker calls on China to play &amp;apos;constructive role&amp;apos; on Korean Peninsula</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/parliamentary-speaker-calls-on-china-to-play-constructive-role-on-korean-peninsula</link>
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<title>(2nd LD) Lee orders mobilization of all resources to rescue S. Koreans affected by Nepal flooding</title>
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<title>U.S. scholar suggests S. Korea refrain from &amp;apos;bad&#45;mouthing&amp;apos; N. Korea for peace coexistence</title>
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<title>(URGENT) 9 of 10 S. Koreans moved to safety after being isolated by Nepal floods: foreign ministry</title>
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<title>FM Cho asks Nepal to support search, rescue of missing S. Koreans after devastating floods</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:00:13 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>(3rd LD) 9 of 10 isolated S. Koreans moved to safety after devastating Nepal floods</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-9-of-10-isolated-s-koreans-moved-to-safety-after-devastating-nepal-floods</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-9-of-10-isolated-s-koreans-moved-to-safety-after-devastating-nepal-floods</guid>
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<title>(4th LD) 9 of 10 isolated S. Koreans moved to safety after devastating Nepal floods</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/4th-ld-9-of-10-isolated-s-koreans-moved-to-safety-after-devastating-nepal-floods</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/4th-ld-9-of-10-isolated-s-koreans-moved-to-safety-after-devastating-nepal-floods</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Could Korea get caught in the crossfire of new US sanctions targeting Iran?</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/could-korea-get-caught-in-the-crossfire-of-new-us-sanctions-targeting-iran</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:00:11 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>More than half of South Koreans view US unfavorably for first time since 2003</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/more-than-half-of-south-koreans-view-us-unfavorably-for-first-time-since-2003</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>9 Koreans missing after catastrophic flooding in Nepal</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/9-koreans-missing-after-catastrophic-flooding-in-nepal</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>[Video] Flooding caused by glacial collapse kills at least 160 in Nepal, Tibet</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/video-flooding-caused-by-glacial-collapse-kills-at-least-160-in-nepal-tibet</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/video-flooding-caused-by-glacial-collapse-kills-at-least-160-in-nepal-tibet</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Coupang’s refusal to cooperate with FTC probe raises eyebrows in Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/coupangs-refusal-to-cooperate-with-ftc-probe-raises-eyebrows-in-korea</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:00:10 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Coupang’s, refusal, cooperate, with, FTC, probe, raises, eyebrows, Korea</media:keywords>
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<title>[Column] A woman went missing in Jeju. Why did police keep evidence from her family?</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/column-a-woman-went-missing-in-jeju-why-did-police-keep-evidence-from-her-family</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Missing Jeju woman presumed to have died shortly after disappearance</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/missing-jeju-woman-presumed-to-have-died-shortly-after-disappearance</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:00:10 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Missing, Jeju, woman, presumed, have, died, shortly, after, disappearance</media:keywords>
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<title>Bank of Korea raises key rate to 3% in second straight hike</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/bank-of-korea-raises-key-rate-to-3-in-second-straight-hike</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:00:09 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran sanctions add fresh challenge ahead of next month’s US&#45;China summit</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/iran-sanctions-add-fresh-challenge-ahead-of-next-months-us-china-summit</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:00:09 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>[Interview] Amid war at home, musician brings Ukrainian culture to the world</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/interview-amid-war-at-home-musician-brings-ukrainian-culture-to-the-world</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:00:08 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>N. Korea remains silent over latest missile launches</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-remains-silent-over-latest-missile-launches</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-remains-silent-over-latest-missile-launches</guid>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:00:42 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>S. Korea, U.S., Japan share information, discuss response to N.K. missile launch</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-us-japan-share-information-discuss-response-to-nk-missile-launch</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-us-japan-share-information-discuss-response-to-nk-missile-launch</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Senior diplomats of South Korea, the United States an... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:00:42 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) S. Korea&#45;U.S. combined exercise to conclude ahead of schedule after Trump order</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korea-us-combined-exercise-to-conclude-ahead-of-schedule-after-trump-order</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-s-korea-us-combined-exercise-to-conclude-ahead-of-schedule-after-trump-order</guid>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:00:42 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cheong Wa Dae says N. Korea&amp;apos;s derogatory remarks unhelpful to building mutual trust</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/cheong-wa-dae-says-n-koreas-derogatory-remarks-unhelpful-to-building-mutual-trust</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/cheong-wa-dae-says-n-koreas-derogatory-remarks-unhelpful-to-building-mutual-trust</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office on Friday urged Pyongyang to ... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>U.S.&#45;N. Korea talks key to breaking stalemate: Seoul official</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/us-n-korea-talks-key-to-breaking-stalemate-seoul-official</link>
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<title>Expert: S. Korea, U.S. need to address fallout from Trump&amp;apos;s exercise reduction for &amp;apos;productive&amp;apos; engagement with Kim</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/expert-s-korea-us-need-to-address-fallout-from-trumps-exercise-reduction-for-productive-engagement-with-kim</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- An expert on Friday called on South Korea and th... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Democrats step up offensive over Trump&amp;apos;s reduction of drills with S. Korea, push for summitry with Kim</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/democrats-step-up-offensive-over-trumps-reduction-of-drills-with-s-korea-push-for-summitry-with-kim</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Democratic lawmakers stepped up their offensive ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:00:42 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>N. Korea denounces Japan&amp;apos;s record defense budget as &amp;apos;war preparation&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-denounces-japans-record-defense-budget-as-war-preparation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Saturday condemned Japan&#039;s plan to set... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:00:42 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>No signs of additional deployment of N. Korean troops to Russia detected: S. Korean military</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/no-signs-of-additional-deployment-of-n-korean-troops-to-russia-detected-s-korean-military</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- No signs have been detected of any imminent dispatch ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:00:42 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Two royal palaces from next month to host scenic moonlight tours</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/two-royal-palaces-from-next-month-to-host-scenic-moonlight-tours</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Korea Heritage Service (KHS) on Aug. 18 said the palaces of Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung from next month will host evening moonlight tours. Shown is the Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour in the firs ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:00:37 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Daegu to host int&amp;apos;l athletics meet for competitors aged 35 or over</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/daegu-to-host-intl-athletics-meet-for-competitors-aged-35-or-over</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/daegu-to-host-intl-athletics-meet-for-competitors-aged-35-or-over</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This year&#039;s World Masters Athletics Championships (WMAC) will blend sports and Korean culture through events outside of stadiums in Daegu. (WMAC&#039;s official website)

By Uyen Nguyen

Over 10,000 re ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:19 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[This year's World Masters Athletics Championships (WMAC) will blend sports and Korean culture through events outside of stadiums in Daegu. (WMAC's official website)

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<title>Suspense thriller &amp;apos;Mousetrap&amp;apos; reinvents Korean folktale: director</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/suspense-thriller-mousetrap-reinvents-korean-folktale-director</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/suspense-thriller-mousetrap-reinvents-korean-folktale-director</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- The upcoming Netflix original series &quot;Mousetrap&quot; draw... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:18 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- The upcoming Netflix original series "Mousetrap" draw...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Seventeen&amp;apos;s Vernon to drop new song marking enlistment</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/seventeens-vernon-to-drop-new-song-marking-enlistment</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/seventeens-vernon-to-drop-new-song-marking-enlistment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- Vernon, a member of K-pop boy band Seventeen, will re... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:18 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Enhypen returns as six&#45;member group with new EP, &amp;apos;The Sin: Bliss&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/enhypen-returns-as-six-member-group-with-new-ep-the-sin-bliss</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/enhypen-returns-as-six-member-group-with-new-ep-the-sin-bliss</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy band Enhypen said Thursday its priority rem... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:18 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Moon Geun&#45;young to return as film lead after 9 years</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/moon-geun-young-to-return-as-film-lead-after-9-years</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/moon-geun-young-to-return-as-film-lead-after-9-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Actress Moon Geun-young will return to the big screen... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:18 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Actress Moon Geun-young will return to the big screen...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;The Odyssey&amp;apos; tops 6 mln admissions in S. Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/the-odyssey-tops-6-mln-admissions-in-s-korea</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/the-odyssey-tops-6-mln-admissions-in-s-korea</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Christopher Nolan&#039;s &quot;The Odyssey&quot; surpassed 6 million... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:18 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Odyssey, tops, mln, admissions, Korea</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" surpassed 6 million...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Katseye scores career&#45;best No. 2 on British albums chart</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/katseye-scores-career-best-no-2-on-british-albums-chart</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/katseye-scores-career-best-no-2-on-british-albums-chart</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Katseye has scored its highest ranki... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:18 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Katseye has scored its highest ranki...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Girls&amp;apos; Generation&amp;apos;s HRS unit to debut with &amp;apos;Skibidi&amp;apos; single</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/girls-generations-hrs-unit-to-debut-with-skibidi-single</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/girls-generations-hrs-unit-to-debut-with-skibidi-single</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- Girls&#039; Generation&#039;s new unit HRS will release its deb... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:18 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- Girls' Generation's new unit HRS will release its deb...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Enhypen&amp;apos;s new EP sells 1.77 mln copies on release day</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/enhypens-new-ep-sells-177-mln-copies-on-release-day</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/enhypens-new-ep-sells-177-mln-copies-on-release-day</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy band Enhypen&#039;s eighth EP sold more than a m... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:18 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(URGENT) Stocks end higher on chip gains amid hopes for shareholder return plans</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-stocks-end-higher-on-chip-gains-amid-hopes-for-shareholder-return-plans</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Stocks end higher on chip gains amid hopes for shareholder return plans</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/stocks-end-higher-on-chip-gains-amid-hopes-for-shareholder-return-plans</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/stocks-end-higher-on-chip-gains-amid-hopes-for-shareholder-return-plans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks ended higher on Friday as investors pin ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Galaxy Corp. opens Seoul robot park featuring K&#45;pop performances</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/galaxy-corp-opens-seoul-robot-park-featuring-k-pop-performances</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/galaxy-corp-opens-seoul-robot-park-featuring-k-pop-performances</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Galaxy Corp., a South Korean entertainment tech start... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Galaxy Corp., a South Korean entertainment tech start...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(LEAD) Stocks end higher on chip gains amid hopes for shareholder return plans</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-stocks-end-higher-on-chip-gains-amid-hopes-for-shareholder-return-plans</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-stocks-end-higher-on-chip-gains-amid-hopes-for-shareholder-return-plans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks ended higher on Friday as investors pin ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(2nd LD) Stocks end higher on chip gains amid hopes for shareholder return plans</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-stocks-end-higher-on-chip-gains-amid-hopes-for-shareholder-return-plans</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-stocks-end-higher-on-chip-gains-amid-hopes-for-shareholder-return-plans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks ended higher on Friday as investors pin ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) Galaxy Corp. opens Seoul robot park featuring K&#45;pop performances</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-galaxy-corp-opens-seoul-robot-park-featuring-k-pop-performances</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-galaxy-corp-opens-seoul-robot-park-featuring-k-pop-performances</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Galaxy Corp., a South Korean entertainment tech start... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Galaxy Corp., a South Korean entertainment tech start...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Samsung SDI to sell 4.45 tln won worth of Samsung Display shares to fund facility investment</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-sdi-to-sell-445-tln-won-worth-of-samsung-display-shares-to-fund-facility-investment</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-sdi-to-sell-445-tln-won-worth-of-samsung-display-shares-to-fund-facility-investment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Samsung SDI Co., a major South Korean battery maker, ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Samsung SDI Co., a major South Korean battery maker, ...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(LEAD) Samsung Electronics expects up to 110 tln won for shareholder returns this year</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-samsung-electronics-expects-up-to-110-tln-won-for-shareholder-returns-this-year</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-samsung-electronics-expects-up-to-110-tln-won-for-shareholder-returns-this-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Friday it expects funds ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>S. Korea, Japan finance ministries discuss bilateral exchanges, latest economic developments</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-japan-finance-ministries-discuss-bilateral-exchanges-latest-economic-developments</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-japan-finance-ministries-discuss-bilateral-exchanges-latest-economic-developments</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Japan held a vice finance ministerial... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Japan held a vice finance ministerial...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(2nd LD) Samsung Electronics expects up to 110 tln won for shareholder returns this year</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-samsung-electronics-expects-up-to-110-tln-won-for-shareholder-returns-this-year</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Friday it expects funds ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Samsung SDI to sell Samsung Display stake for $3.2 bil. to fund investments</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-sdi-to-sell-samsung-display-stake-for-32-bil-to-fund-investments</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-sdi-to-sell-samsung-display-stake-for-32-bil-to-fund-investments</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Samsung SDI, the battery-making arm of Samsung Group, said Friday it will sell part of its stake in Samsung Display to raise funds for future growth investments. Samsung SDI said in a regulatory filing that it will transfer 13.088 million shares in Samsung Display to the display maker, representing about 33 percent of its holdings. The shares are valued at about 4.45 trillion won ($3.2 billion). Once the transaction is completed, Samsung SDI&#039;s stake in Samsung Display will fall to 10.2 percent from 15.2 percent. Samsung SDI did not disclose specific plans for using the proceeds, but the funds are expected to be used for facility investments, including its battery plant under construction in New Carlisle, Indiana. The stake sale is seen as reaffirming Samsung SDI&#039;s commitment to expanding investments to build a foundation for medium- to long-term growth as the company works to improve its earnings. Demand for energy storage systems and uninterruptible power supply systems has been growing rapidly, driven by the expansion of artificial intelligence data centers. Samsung SDI has also been ma ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:00:16 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Samsung, SDI, sell, Samsung, Display, stake, for, 3.2, bil., fund, investments</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Samsung SDI, the battery-making arm of Samsung Group, said Friday it will sell part of its stake in Samsung Display to raise funds for future growth investments. Samsung SDI said in a regulatory filing that it will transfer 13.088 million shares in Samsung Display to the display maker, representing about 33 percent of its holdings. The shares are valued at about 4.45 trillion won ($3.2 billion). Once the transaction is completed, Samsung SDI's stake in Samsung Display will fall to 10.2 percent from 15.2 percent. Samsung SDI did not disclose specific plans for using the proceeds, but the funds are expected to be used for facility investments, including its battery plant under construction in New Carlisle, Indiana. The stake sale is seen as reaffirming Samsung SDI's commitment to expanding investments to build a foundation for medium- to long-term growth as the company works to improve its earnings. Demand for energy storage systems and uninterruptible power supply systems has been growing rapidly, driven by the expansion of artificial intelligence data centers. Samsung SDI has also been ma]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Samsung&amp;apos;s semiconductor&#45;consumer divide deepens from pay dispute to labor talks</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsungs-semiconductor-consumer-divide-deepens-from-pay-dispute-to-labor-talks</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/samsungs-semiconductor-consumer-divide-deepens-from-pay-dispute-to-labor-talks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Samsung Electronics’ widening divide between its semiconductor-focused Device Solutions (DS) and finished-products-focused Device eXperience (DX) divisions is spilling over into next year&#039;s labor negotiations following a dispute over performance pay, testing the company’s model of operating the two units as largely separate businesses. The company’s DS unit, which makes memory chips and other semiconductors, has benefited from a surge in memory prices, while the DX unit, which sells smartphones, televisions and appliances, has faced higher component costs and weakening profitability. Samsung Electronics Company Union, which is mostly comprised of employees in the DX division, is holding a rally near the company’s office in Gangnam District, Seoul on Friday, expecting about 3,000 participants. The union is seeking additional compensation equivalent to 1,000 Samsung Electronics shares per DX employee, saying the pay gap with DS workers has become excessive. Meeting the demand is estimated to cost the company more than 12 trillion won ($8.68 billion). The dispute follows a wage agre ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:00:16 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Samsung Electronics’ widening divide between its semiconductor-focused Device Solutions (DS) and finished-products-focused Device eXperience (DX) divisions is spilling over into next year's labor negotiations following a dispute over performance pay, testing the company’s model of operating the two units as largely separate businesses. The company’s DS unit, which makes memory chips and other semiconductors, has benefited from a surge in memory prices, while the DX unit, which sells smartphones, televisions and appliances, has faced higher component costs and weakening profitability. Samsung Electronics Company Union, which is mostly comprised of employees in the DX division, is holding a rally near the company’s office in Gangnam District, Seoul on Friday, expecting about 3,000 participants. The union is seeking additional compensation equivalent to 1,000 Samsung Electronics shares per DX employee, saying the pay gap with DS workers has become excessive. Meeting the demand is estimated to cost the company more than 12 trillion won ($8.68 billion). The dispute follows a wage agre]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>[REPORTER&amp;apos;S NOTEBOOK] Hyundai Motor&amp;apos;s stock rally puts Munoz to test</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/reporters-notebook-hyundai-motors-stock-rally-puts-munoz-to-test</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ How much of Hyundai Motor&#039;s dramatic stock rally can be attributed to CEO Jose Munoz? Since taking the helm in January 2025 as Hyundai Motor&#039;s first foreign CEO, Munoz has faced U.S. tariff pressure, intensifying competition and a rapidly changing auto market. Yet the company&#039;s stock has nearly doubled, rising from around 220,000 won ($159) when he took over to 415,000 won as of Friday&#039;s close. Munoz can point to several achievements. He has put a greater focus on the group&#039;s U.S. business, where Hyundai Motor has maintained its market share despite the 15 percent U.S. auto tariff. The company has also expanded its hybrid lineup and increased local production in North America. At the same time, Munoz has pushed Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis to work more closely on engineering, manufacturing, purchasing and distribution to cut costs and protect profits. Those efforts have helped Hyundai Motor maintain strong sales, despite a challenging business environment. Second-quarter revenue hit a record 49.2 trillion won, but operating profit fell more than 20 percent from a year earlier as tariff ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:00:16 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[How much of Hyundai Motor's dramatic stock rally can be attributed to CEO Jose Munoz? Since taking the helm in January 2025 as Hyundai Motor's first foreign CEO, Munoz has faced U.S. tariff pressure, intensifying competition and a rapidly changing auto market. Yet the company's stock has nearly doubled, rising from around 220,000 won ($159) when he took over to 415,000 won as of Friday's close. Munoz can point to several achievements. He has put a greater focus on the group's U.S. business, where Hyundai Motor has maintained its market share despite the 15 percent U.S. auto tariff. The company has also expanded its hybrid lineup and increased local production in North America. At the same time, Munoz has pushed Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis to work more closely on engineering, manufacturing, purchasing and distribution to cut costs and protect profits. Those efforts have helped Hyundai Motor maintain strong sales, despite a challenging business environment. Second-quarter revenue hit a record 49.2 trillion won, but operating profit fell more than 20 percent from a year earlier as tariff]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Travel Wallet names lead underwriters for upcoming IPO</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/travel-wallet-names-lead-underwriters-for-upcoming-ipo</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/travel-wallet-names-lead-underwriters-for-upcoming-ipo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Travel Wallet, a Korea-based foreign exchange and payments fintech company, said Friday it signed underwriting contracts with its lead securities firms and began converting its accounting standards to international rules, as it prepares for a 2027 listing on Kosdaq, Korea&#039;s tech-heavy secondary stock market. The company said it has completed underwriting agreements with KB Securities and NH Investment &amp; Securities, after selecting the two firms as lead underwriters for its initial public offering (IPO) in June. Travel Wallet and the underwriters are now working through the follow-up steps required ahead of the listing. Travel Wallet is also converting its financial statements to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the global accounting rules that make financial statements comparable across countries and are typically required of companies listing on major exchanges. The company is working with Samjong KPMG, the Korean member firm of KPMG, and has completed two rounds of on-site reviews so far to update its financial reporting system and accounting policies accordingly. Alo ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:00:16 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Travel Wallet, a Korea-based foreign exchange and payments fintech company, said Friday it signed underwriting contracts with its lead securities firms and began converting its accounting standards to international rules, as it prepares for a 2027 listing on Kosdaq, Korea's tech-heavy secondary stock market. The company said it has completed underwriting agreements with KB Securities and NH Investment & Securities, after selecting the two firms as lead underwriters for its initial public offering (IPO) in June. Travel Wallet and the underwriters are now working through the follow-up steps required ahead of the listing. Travel Wallet is also converting its financial statements to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the global accounting rules that make financial statements comparable across countries and are typically required of companies listing on major exchanges. The company is working with Samjong KPMG, the Korean member firm of KPMG, and has completed two rounds of on-site reviews so far to update its financial reporting system and accounting policies accordingly. Alo]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Samsung Electronics likely to announce $72.4 bil. shareholder returns: sources</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-electronics-likely-to-announce-724-bil-shareholder-returns-sources</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-electronics-likely-to-announce-724-bil-shareholder-returns-sources</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Samsung Electronics is poised to return at least 100 trillion won ($72.4 billion) to shareholders, industry sources said Friday, following a similar announcement by its chipmaking rival SK hynix amid record earnings driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The world&#039;s largest memory chip maker is expected to announce what could be its largest-ever shareholder-return initiative at a board meeting as early as later Friday or next week, according to the sources. It would mark the final year of Samsung Electronics&#039; three-year shareholder-return policy for 2024-26, which calls for returning 50 percent of its free cash flow to shareholders. In particular, industry observers expect the company to return more than 100 trillion won through a special dividend, based on an estimated annual operating profit of 390 trillion won. The company may also buy back its own shares to fund special performance bonuses for employees. Samsung Electronics&#039; second-quarter net profit jumped nearly 1,300 percent to 90 trillion won from a year earlier, on the back of strong demand for semiconductors linked to ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:00:16 +0900</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Samsung Electronics is poised to return at least 100 trillion won ($72.4 billion) to shareholders, industry sources said Friday, following a similar announcement by its chipmaking rival SK hynix amid record earnings driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The world's largest memory chip maker is expected to announce what could be its largest-ever shareholder-return initiative at a board meeting as early as later Friday or next week, according to the sources. It would mark the final year of Samsung Electronics' three-year shareholder-return policy for 2024-26, which calls for returning 50 percent of its free cash flow to shareholders. In particular, industry observers expect the company to return more than 100 trillion won through a special dividend, based on an estimated annual operating profit of 390 trillion won. The company may also buy back its own shares to fund special performance bonuses for employees. Samsung Electronics' second-quarter net profit jumped nearly 1,300 percent to 90 trillion won from a year earlier, on the back of strong demand for semiconductors linked to]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Toss Bank turns overseas transfers into no&#45;fee, trackable service</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/toss-bank-turns-overseas-transfers-into-no-fee-trackable-service</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/toss-bank-turns-overseas-transfers-into-no-fee-trackable-service</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sending money abroad can be an exercise in uncertainty, but Toss Bank’s overseas remittance service has helped customers save an estimated 1 billion won ($720,000) in fees during its first six months of operation. The digital bank said Friday that transfers made between January and July cost significantly less than conventional wire methods, driven primarily by waived transaction and exchange fees. Under the traditional system, overseas transfers can incur an electronic transmission fee of 8,000 won and a transfer fee starting at 5,000 won, for a combined cost of about 13,000 won per transaction, based on disclosures from the Korea Federation of Banks’ consumer portal. Toss Bank said its service eliminates intermediary bank fees and is waiving its 3,900 won transfer fee through Dec. 31. The bank said conventional transfers can pass through multiple intermediary banks, with fees deducted along the way and leaving recipients with less money than the sender intended. For example, a $10,000 transfer can arrive short of the intended amount, forcing the sender to make another payment and po ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:00:16 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sending money abroad can be an exercise in uncertainty, but Toss Bank’s overseas remittance service has helped customers save an estimated 1 billion won ($720,000) in fees during its first six months of operation. The digital bank said Friday that transfers made between January and July cost significantly less than conventional wire methods, driven primarily by waived transaction and exchange fees. Under the traditional system, overseas transfers can incur an electronic transmission fee of 8,000 won and a transfer fee starting at 5,000 won, for a combined cost of about 13,000 won per transaction, based on disclosures from the Korea Federation of Banks’ consumer portal. Toss Bank said its service eliminates intermediary bank fees and is waiving its 3,900 won transfer fee through Dec. 31. The bank said conventional transfers can pass through multiple intermediary banks, with fees deducted along the way and leaving recipients with less money than the sender intended. For example, a $10,000 transfer can arrive short of the intended amount, forcing the sender to make another payment and po]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Doosan Enerbility secures $670 mil. gas power plant deal in Oman</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/doosan-enerbility-secures-670-mil-gas-power-plant-deal-in-oman</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/doosan-enerbility-secures-670-mil-gas-power-plant-deal-in-oman</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Doosan Enerbility said Friday it signed a contract to build a combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant in Misfah, Oman, with a consortium led by Qatar&#039;s Nebras Power, in a deal worth approximately 930 billion won ($670 million). For the project, Doosan Enerbility formed a consortium with SEPCO-3, a power plant construction specialist, to carry out engineering, procurement and construction — a turnkey contract method in which a single contractor handles the full process from design to completion. Doosan Enerbility will also directly manufacture and supply the plant&#039;s core equipment, including the steam turbine and generator. The Misfah power plant, to be built about 20 kilometers west of Muscat, Oman&#039;s capital, will have a generation capacity of 1,700 megawatts and is targeted for completion in April 2029. Once built, the plant is expected to help meet electricity demand and strengthen power supply stability in the region. The project owner is a consortium of global developers, including Qatar&#039;s Nebras Power, the United Arab Emirates&#039; Emirates Utilities Development Company — a dev ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:00:16 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Doosan Enerbility said Friday it signed a contract to build a combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant in Misfah, Oman, with a consortium led by Qatar's Nebras Power, in a deal worth approximately 930 billion won ($670 million). For the project, Doosan Enerbility formed a consortium with SEPCO-3, a power plant construction specialist, to carry out engineering, procurement and construction — a turnkey contract method in which a single contractor handles the full process from design to completion. Doosan Enerbility will also directly manufacture and supply the plant's core equipment, including the steam turbine and generator. The Misfah power plant, to be built about 20 kilometers west of Muscat, Oman's capital, will have a generation capacity of 1,700 megawatts and is targeted for completion in April 2029. Once built, the plant is expected to help meet electricity demand and strengthen power supply stability in the region. The project owner is a consortium of global developers, including Qatar's Nebras Power, the United Arab Emirates' Emirates Utilities Development Company — a dev]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Kakao to spinoff core biz to strengthen AI capabilities</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/kakao-to-spinoff-core-biz-to-strengthen-ai-capabilities</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/kakao-to-spinoff-core-biz-to-strengthen-ai-capabilities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Korea&#039;s Kakao Corp. said Friday it plans to split its major businesses, including its popular messenger service KakaoTalk, into two entities as part of efforts to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The plan to split the company into KakaoAI and KakaoX was approved at a board meeting, the company said in a regulatory filing. Kakao plans to complete the spinoff by Jan. 1 next year, and relist KakaoAI on Jan. 27. The newly created entity, KakaoAI, will oversee the company&#039;s popular messenger app KakaoTalk, with the goal of growing into an &quot;AI core company&quot; by connecting AI with advertising and commerce, the company said in a release. The company said it plans to create new revenue models and aims to generate more than 6 trillion won ($4.3 billion) in sales at KakaoAI by 2030. Kakao&#039;s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chung Shin-a will lead the new company. The existing Kakao Corp. will be rebranded as KakaoX and serve as the investment arm for future growth engines. Kakao&#039;s mobile payment service, mobility platform and entertainment affiliates will remain under KakaoX, the ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:00:16 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Korea's Kakao Corp. said Friday it plans to split its major businesses, including its popular messenger service KakaoTalk, into two entities as part of efforts to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The plan to split the company into KakaoAI and KakaoX was approved at a board meeting, the company said in a regulatory filing. Kakao plans to complete the spinoff by Jan. 1 next year, and relist KakaoAI on Jan. 27. The newly created entity, KakaoAI, will oversee the company's popular messenger app KakaoTalk, with the goal of growing into an "AI core company" by connecting AI with advertising and commerce, the company said in a release. The company said it plans to create new revenue models and aims to generate more than 6 trillion won ($4.3 billion) in sales at KakaoAI by 2030. Kakao's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chung Shin-a will lead the new company. The existing Kakao Corp. will be rebranded as KakaoX and serve as the investment arm for future growth engines. Kakao's mobile payment service, mobility platform and entertainment affiliates will remain under KakaoX, the]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Genesis to boost profits via Hyundai Motor Group ties</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/genesis-to-boost-profits-via-hyundai-motor-group-ties</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/genesis-to-boost-profits-via-hyundai-motor-group-ties</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SAN FRANCISCO — Genesis will shore up profitability against tariffs from the United States by deepening engineering and manufacturing ties with Hyundai Motor Group, key executives from the Korean auto brand said Thursday (local time). Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Munoz pointed to what he described as long-running technical cost reduction programs, which he said allow the group’s auto brands — Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis — to standardize parts and improve quality while lowering expenses at the same time. Munoz outlined a broad list of areas where the carmakers are pursuing shared savings — engineering, manufacturing, design, production, supplier contracts and distribution. &quot;It is fair to say that the group has done way better than most of our competitors (despite the tariff shock),&quot; Munoz told reporters during a press conference, a day after the Genesis GV90 world premiere. He cited continued growth of Hyundai Motor sales to back up the strategy. The carmaker reported record quarterly sales of 49.21 trillion won ($35.28 billion) between April and June. The sales include those from ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:00:16 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO — Genesis will shore up profitability against tariffs from the United States by deepening engineering and manufacturing ties with Hyundai Motor Group, key executives from the Korean auto brand said Thursday (local time). Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Munoz pointed to what he described as long-running technical cost reduction programs, which he said allow the group’s auto brands — Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis — to standardize parts and improve quality while lowering expenses at the same time. Munoz outlined a broad list of areas where the carmakers are pursuing shared savings — engineering, manufacturing, design, production, supplier contracts and distribution. "It is fair to say that the group has done way better than most of our competitors (despite the tariff shock)," Munoz told reporters during a press conference, a day after the Genesis GV90 world premiere. He cited continued growth of Hyundai Motor sales to back up the strategy. The carmaker reported record quarterly sales of 49.21 trillion won ($35.28 billion) between April and June. The sales include those from]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hyundai Motor workers stage full&#45;scale strike over wage disputes</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hyundai-motor-workers-stage-full-scale-strike-over-wage-disputes</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/hyundai-motor-workers-stage-full-scale-strike-over-wage-disputes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The labor union of Hyundai Motor launched a full-day strike Friday after failing to reach an agreement with management over wages, raising concerns about further production disruptions amid sluggish vehicle sales. It marks the first time in 10 years that the automaker&#039;s union has staged an eight-hour strike. Production lines at Hyundai Motor&#039;s plants in Ulsan, Jeonju and Asan are set to be halted for a combined 16 hours across two work shifts, with about 39,000 union members participating in the walkout. Including Friday&#039;s walkout, the union has staged a combined 60 hours of strikes since wage talks with management began in May. The continued strikes are estimated to result in cumulative production losses of around 55,200 vehicles, with lost sales exceeding 2.3 trillion won ($1.64 billion), according to industry sources. Production disruptions are expected to worsen as the union plans additional four-hour walkouts Monday and Tuesday. The latest labor action comes after management and the union failed to narrow their differences over wages, a proposed 50 percent increase in performance-base ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:00:16 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The labor union of Hyundai Motor launched a full-day strike Friday after failing to reach an agreement with management over wages, raising concerns about further production disruptions amid sluggish vehicle sales. It marks the first time in 10 years that the automaker's union has staged an eight-hour strike. Production lines at Hyundai Motor's plants in Ulsan, Jeonju and Asan are set to be halted for a combined 16 hours across two work shifts, with about 39,000 union members participating in the walkout. Including Friday's walkout, the union has staged a combined 60 hours of strikes since wage talks with management began in May. The continued strikes are estimated to result in cumulative production losses of around 55,200 vehicles, with lost sales exceeding 2.3 trillion won ($1.64 billion), according to industry sources. Production disruptions are expected to worsen as the union plans additional four-hour walkouts Monday and Tuesday. The latest labor action comes after management and the union failed to narrow their differences over wages, a proposed 50 percent increase in performance-base]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>(LEAD) Hyundai Motor workers stage full&#45;scale strike over wage disputes</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-hyundai-motor-workers-stage-full-scale-strike-over-wage-disputes</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-hyundai-motor-workers-stage-full-scale-strike-over-wage-disputes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- The labor union of Hyundai Motor Co. launched a full-... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- The labor union of Hyundai Motor Co. launched a full-...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Ruling party slams opposition for attacking Lee over nat&amp;apos;l security</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/ruling-party-slams-opposition-for-attacking-lee-over-natl-security</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/ruling-party-slams-opposition-for-attacking-lee-over-natl-security</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Friday lashed out... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:00:16 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>(URGENT) Lee appoints senior trade official Park Jung&#45;sung as chief trade negotiator</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-lee-appoints-senior-trade-official-park-jung-sung-as-chief-trade-negotiator</link>
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<title>Lee appoints senior trade official Park Jung&#45;sung as new trade minister</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-appoints-senior-trade-official-park-jung-sung-as-new-trade-minister</link>
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<title>Alleged drug smuggler caught after 18 yrs on run overseas</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/alleged-drug-smuggler-caught-after-18-yrs-on-run-overseas</link>
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<title>(LEAD) Lee appoints senior trade official Park Jung&#45;sung as new trade minister</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-appoints-senior-trade-official-park-jung-sung-as-new-trade-minister</link>
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<title>Nat&amp;apos;l Assembly speaker discusses parliamentary cooperation with U.S. ambassador</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/natl-assembly-speaker-discusses-parliamentary-cooperation-with-us-ambassador</link>
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<title>(LEAD) Lee calls for eradication of persistent corruption in politics</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-calls-for-eradication-of-persistent-corruption-in-politics</link>
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<title>Lee designates flood&#45;hit Geoje, Tongyeong as special disaster zones</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-designates-flood-hit-geoje-tongyeong-as-special-disaster-zones</link>
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<title>[Exclusive] SK Hynix to build memory fab in Japan’s Miyagi</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/exclusive-sk-hynix-to-build-memory-fab-in-japans-miyagi</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:00:13 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>[News analysis] Is Trump about to undo US policy on North Korea’s denuclearization?</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/news-analysis-is-trump-about-to-undo-us-policy-on-north-koreas-denuclearization</link>
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<title>Lee vows ‘pacemaker’ role as potential US&#45;N.Korea talks offer hope for inter&#45;Korean breakthrough</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-vows-pacemaker-role-as-potential-us-nkorea-talks-offer-hope-for-inter-korean-breakthrough</link>
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<title>North Korea ridicules South as ‘puppet army’ of US over canceled military drills</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/north-korea-ridicules-south-as-puppet-army-of-us-over-canceled-military-drills</link>
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<title>[Column] The unspoken deal that made China a nation led by engineers</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/column-the-unspoken-deal-that-made-china-a-nation-led-by-engineers</link>
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<title>The bill for America’s superpower status is coming due</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/the-bill-for-americas-superpower-status-is-coming-due</link>
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<title>(URGENT) N. Korea fires around dozen short&#45;range ballistic missiles from Pyongyang: S. Korean military</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-n-korea-fires-around-dozen-short-range-ballistic-missiles-from-pyongyang-s-korean-military</link>
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<title>Police tracking down man for sexual harassment near Seoul university</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/police-tracking-down-man-for-sexual-harassment-near-seoul-university</link>
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<title>(LEAD) N. Korea fires barrage of short&#45;range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: S. Korean military</title>
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<title>S. Korea says China&amp;apos;s stance on Korean Peninsula unchanged despite no reference to denuclearization</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-says-chinas-stance-on-korean-peninsula-unchanged-despite-no-reference-to-denuclearization</link>
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<title>(URGENT) N. Korea&amp;apos;s missiles flew about 300 kilometers: S. Korean military</title>
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<title>(2nd LD) N. Korea fires barrage of short&#45;range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: S. Korean military</title>
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<title>Lee vows stern measures against circulation of illegally filmed sexual content</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-vows-stern-measures-against-circulation-of-illegally-filmed-sexual-content</link>
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<title>(3rd LD) N. Korea fires barrage of short&#45;range ballistic missiles despite Trump overture</title>
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<title>Chinese national gets 20 years for hacking accounts of BTS&amp;apos; Jungkook, others</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/chinese-national-gets-20-years-for-hacking-accounts-of-bts-jungkook-others</link>
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<title>Lee meets Chinese FM, calls for close communication on Korean Peninsula issues</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-meets-chinese-fm-calls-for-close-communication-on-korean-peninsula-issues</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-meets-chinese-fm-calls-for-close-communication-on-korean-peninsula-issues</guid>
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<title>South Korea’s security chief voices hope for ‘meaningful dialogue’ between US, North Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/south-koreas-security-chief-voices-hope-for-meaningful-dialogue-between-us-north-korea</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:29 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>South Korea’s household borrowing tops $1.4 trillion amid investment surge</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/south-koreas-household-borrowing-tops-14-trillion-amid-investment-surge</link>
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<title>Pyongyang has ‘no interest’ in Trump’s cut to SK&#45;US military drills, says Kim Yo&#45;jong</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/pyongyang-has-no-interest-in-trumps-cut-to-sk-us-military-drills-says-kim-yo-jong</link>
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<title>North Korea calls reports of more troops for Russia ‘invented’ by Kyiv</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/north-korea-calls-reports-of-more-troops-for-russia-invented-by-kyiv</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:27 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee ‘respects’ Trump’s move to cut military drills, stresses peace in Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-respects-trumps-move-to-cut-military-drills-stresses-peace-in-korea</link>
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<title>Last time they met, Kim Jong&#45;un needed Trump. Have the tables turned?</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/last-time-they-met-kim-jong-un-needed-trump-have-the-tables-turned</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>[News analysis] Truncated military drills: Bad for OPCON transfer, good for peace?</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/news-analysis-truncated-military-drills-bad-for-opcon-transfer-good-for-peace</link>
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<title>‘Are they afraid BTS will win?’: Europe voices support for BTS’ Grammys boycott</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/are-they-afraid-bts-will-win-europe-voices-support-for-bts-grammys-boycott</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump says he’ll meet Kim Jong&#45;un before year’s end, says Pyongyang has 57 nukes</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-says-hell-meet-kim-jong-un-before-years-end-says-pyongyang-has-57-nukes</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-says-hell-meet-kim-jong-un-before-years-end-says-pyongyang-has-57-nukes</guid>
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<title>Over 8,000 Koreans have reached 100 — they share secrets to longevity</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/over-8000-koreans-have-reached-100-they-share-secrets-to-longevity</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:22 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(URGENT) Lee says hopes South, North Korea will work together for peaceful coexistence, mutual growth</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-lee-says-hopes-south-north-korea-will-work-together-for-peaceful-coexistence-mutual-growth</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:00:15 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>(URGENT) Lee says will work to replace unstable armistice with peace regime on Korean Peninsula</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-lee-says-will-work-to-replace-unstable-armistice-with-peace-regime-on-korean-peninsula</link>
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<title>(URGENT) Lee proposes dialogue with N. Korea to officially end Korean War, halt Pyongyang&amp;apos;s nuclear program</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-lee-proposes-dialogue-with-n-korea-to-officially-end-korean-war-halt-pyongyangs-nuclear-program</link>
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<title>Lee proposes dialogue with N. Korea to officially end Korean War, halt Pyongyang&amp;apos;s nuclear program</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-proposes-dialogue-with-n-korea-to-officially-end-korean-war-halt-pyongyangs-nuclear-program</link>
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<title>(LEAD) Lee proposes dialogue with N. Korea to officially end Korean War, halt Pyongyang&amp;apos;s nuclear program</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-proposes-dialogue-with-n-korea-to-officially-end-korean-war-halt-pyongyangs-nuclear-program</link>
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<title>(2nd LD) Lee proposes dialogue with N. Korea to officially end Korean War, halt Pyongyang&amp;apos;s nuclear program</title>
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<title>Trump posts photo with N.K. leader Kim, says he, Kim &amp;apos;get along great&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-posts-photo-with-nk-leader-kim-says-he-kim-get-along-great</link>
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<title>S. Korean military fires warning shots after N. Korean troops briefly cross MDL</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korean-military-fires-warning-shots-after-n-korean-troops-briefly-cross-mdl</link>
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<title>N.K. leader expects &amp;apos;more excellent future&amp;apos; in ties with Russia in message to Putin</title>
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<title>N. Korea silent on Lee&amp;apos;s proposal for dialogue to officially end Korean War</title>
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<title>June sees fourth straight month of tourism surplus, KRW 2T surge</title>
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<title>Korea e&#45;Sports Games&amp;apos; finals to crown country&amp;apos;s grand champion</title>
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<title>Actor Park Eun&#45;bin to release album marking 30&#45;year career</title>
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<title>Yonhap News Agency most trusted among journalists for 2nd year: survey</title>
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<title>Ha Young says &amp;apos;sincerely sorry&amp;apos; over great&#45;grandfather&amp;apos;s pro&#45;Japanese past</title>
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<title>BTS&amp;apos; V reveals hearing loss, Jungkook performs through shin injury on world tour</title>
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<title>Korean independence activist An&amp;apos;s prison handwriting repatriated from Japan</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korean-independence-activist-ans-prison-handwriting-repatriated-from-japan</link>
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<title>S. Korea&amp;apos;s top Catholic leader offers condolences to Colombia quake victims</title>
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<title>TWICE&amp;apos;s Chaeyoung to leave JYP, vows to continue group activities</title>
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<title>Actor Kim Min&#45;hee attends Locarno film fest with director Hong Sang&#45;soo</title>
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<title>BIGBANG named honorary ambassador for space agency</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/bigbang-named-honorary-ambassador-for-space-agency</link>
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<title>U.S. favorability for BTS hits record 46 pct in Q2: poll</title>
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<title>(LEAD) Seoul shares spike for 5th straight day on chip rally</title>
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<title>S. Korean won gains slightly after soft U.S. inflation data</title>
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<title>HD Hyundai, Hyundai E&amp;amp;C, TerraPower to collaborate to tap into U.S. SMR market</title>
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<title>(2nd LD) Seoul shares spike for 5th straight day on chip rally</title>
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<title>Super app Toss operator Viva Republica&amp;apos;s H1 net income up 120 pct on&#45;year</title>
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<title>Samsung Electronics spends record 27 tln won on R&amp;amp;D in H1</title>
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<title>Samsung chairman remains unpaid; SK Group chief receives 1.75 bln won in H1</title>
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<title>(LEAD) HD Hyundai, Hyundai E&amp;amp;C, TerraPower to collaborate to tap into U.S. SMR market</title>
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<title>SK Group chairman again appeals divorce suit to Supreme Court</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/sk-group-chairman-again-appeals-divorce-suit-to-supreme-court</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won has appealed the lates... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:00:41 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>BIGBANG joins Korea&amp;apos;s space ambitions as 1st KASA ambassadors</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/bigbang-joins-koreas-space-ambitions-as-1st-kasa-ambassadors</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/bigbang-joins-koreas-space-ambitions-as-1st-kasa-ambassadors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Veteran K-pop group BIGBANG has been tapped in Korea&#039;s push to build a space industry, becoming the first public relations ambassadors of the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) on Friday. KASA said it appointed the group to help broaden public interest in the country&#039;s space and aviation programs, and make its vision and major projects more accessible to the public. The appointment comes as Korea prepares for the fifth launch of its Nuri space rocket and advances plans for lunar exploration, giving BIGBANG a role in bringing those efforts closer to the public and encouraging interest and participation in major space programs through a range of communication activities. Among them will be the Dream Capsule project, which will collect the public&#039;s dreams and messages of support and send them into space aboard the fifth Nuri launch, planned for the second half of this year. The project is intended to give the launch a more personal dimension, turning what might otherwise be a technical milestone into a shared national event, KASA said. BIGBANG said it was meaningful to be invited to take ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BIGBANG, joins, Koreas, space, ambitions, 1st, KASA, ambassadors</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Veteran K-pop group BIGBANG has been tapped in Korea's push to build a space industry, becoming the first public relations ambassadors of the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) on Friday. KASA said it appointed the group to help broaden public interest in the country's space and aviation programs, and make its vision and major projects more accessible to the public. The appointment comes as Korea prepares for the fifth launch of its Nuri space rocket and advances plans for lunar exploration, giving BIGBANG a role in bringing those efforts closer to the public and encouraging interest and participation in major space programs through a range of communication activities. Among them will be the Dream Capsule project, which will collect the public's dreams and messages of support and send them into space aboard the fifth Nuri launch, planned for the second half of this year. The project is intended to give the launch a more personal dimension, turning what might otherwise be a technical milestone into a shared national event, KASA said. BIGBANG said it was meaningful to be invited to take]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Coupang launches premium private label with toilet paper at the center</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/coupang-launches-premium-private-label-with-toilet-paper-at-the-center</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/coupang-launches-premium-private-label-with-toilet-paper-at-the-center</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Coupang&#039;s private-label arm, CPLB, is betting that shoppers will pay for better daily essentials without paying a premium, launching its first upscale private-label brand on Friday. CPLB said it officially introduced Hannundamda, a brand built around household necessities that aims to combine higher quality with reasonable prices. The brand&#039;s first product is Soonyeon premium toilet paper, made with 100 percent natural, high-weight paper designed to feel thicker and more cushioned than conventional toilet paper. CPLB said the sheets are 102 millimeters wide, compared with 95 millimeters for standard toilet paper, while the paper weight is 15.5 grams, above the typical 13 to 14 grams. The product also contains moisturizing ingredients derived from Vaseline, which CPLB said are intended to provide a softer and more moisturized feel. The company plans to expand Hannundamda beyond toilet paper, adding products in the kitchen, household care and food categories. Upcoming household products include kitchen towels made with specially processed, high-weight paper designed to improve absorbency and ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Coupang's private-label arm, CPLB, is betting that shoppers will pay for better daily essentials without paying a premium, launching its first upscale private-label brand on Friday. CPLB said it officially introduced Hannundamda, a brand built around household necessities that aims to combine higher quality with reasonable prices. The brand's first product is Soonyeon premium toilet paper, made with 100 percent natural, high-weight paper designed to feel thicker and more cushioned than conventional toilet paper. CPLB said the sheets are 102 millimeters wide, compared with 95 millimeters for standard toilet paper, while the paper weight is 15.5 grams, above the typical 13 to 14 grams. The product also contains moisturizing ingredients derived from Vaseline, which CPLB said are intended to provide a softer and more moisturized feel. The company plans to expand Hannundamda beyond toilet paper, adding products in the kitchen, household care and food categories. Upcoming household products include kitchen towels made with specially processed, high-weight paper designed to improve absorbency and]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Samsung Electronics spends record $19 bil. on R&amp;amp;D in H1</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-electronics-spends-record-19-bil-on-rd-in-h1</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Samsung Electronics spent a record 27.3 trillion won ($19 billion) on research and development activities in the first half of 2026, its regulatory filing showed Friday. The South Korean tech giant&#039;s R&amp;D spending for the January-June period marks a 51.5 percent rise from the previous year&#039;s 18.06 trillion won, setting a record high for the six-month period. Samsung Electronics also spent 28 trillion won on facility investment in the first half, setting a fresh high for the period and rising nearly 5 trillion won from a year earlier. The company noted the investment was allocated to establish infrastructure critical for long-term growth in the semiconductor and display segments. The regulatory filing also showed Jun Young-hyun, head of Samsung&#039;s device solutions division, received 2.39 billion won in compensation in the first half, while Roh Tae-moon, co-chief executive officer in charge of the mobile business, received 7.4 billion won. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Samsung Electronics spent a record 27.3 trillion won ($19 billion) on research and development activities in the first half of 2026, its regulatory filing showed Friday. The South Korean tech giant's R&D spending for the January-June period marks a 51.5 percent rise from the previous year's 18.06 trillion won, setting a record high for the six-month period. Samsung Electronics also spent 28 trillion won on facility investment in the first half, setting a fresh high for the period and rising nearly 5 trillion won from a year earlier. The company noted the investment was allocated to establish infrastructure critical for long-term growth in the semiconductor and display segments. The regulatory filing also showed Jun Young-hyun, head of Samsung's device solutions division, received 2.39 billion won in compensation in the first half, while Roh Tae-moon, co-chief executive officer in charge of the mobile business, received 7.4 billion won.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Samsung taps AI specialists to sharpen semiconductor edge</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-taps-ai-specialists-to-sharpen-semiconductor-edge</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-taps-ai-specialists-to-sharpen-semiconductor-edge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Han Bo-hyung, a deep-learning and computer-vision specialist, and Hahn Tai-rin, a data-engineering expert, have joined Samsung Electronics to strengthen the company&#039;s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. Samsung Electronics said the two AI specialists are expected to push AI deeper into semiconductor research and manufacturing. Han, a fellow and authority in deep learning and computer vision, will lead the development of AI models tailored to semiconductor research and development, while Hahn, a data-engineering specialist, will oversee the construction of data that can be used directly by AI, Samsung said. The hiring of the two specialists is part of Samsung&#039;s effort to expand AI across key semiconductor operations, including chip design, process technology and manufacturing, with the aim of improving development efficiency and productivity. Han holds bachelor&#039;s and master&#039;s degrees in computer engineering from Seoul National University and a doctorate in computer science from the University of Maryland, according to the university&#039;s faculty profile. He joined Pohang University of ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Han Bo-hyung, a deep-learning and computer-vision specialist, and Hahn Tai-rin, a data-engineering expert, have joined Samsung Electronics to strengthen the company's artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. Samsung Electronics said the two AI specialists are expected to push AI deeper into semiconductor research and manufacturing. Han, a fellow and authority in deep learning and computer vision, will lead the development of AI models tailored to semiconductor research and development, while Hahn, a data-engineering specialist, will oversee the construction of data that can be used directly by AI, Samsung said. The hiring of the two specialists is part of Samsung's effort to expand AI across key semiconductor operations, including chip design, process technology and manufacturing, with the aim of improving development efficiency and productivity. Han holds bachelor's and master's degrees in computer engineering from Seoul National University and a doctorate in computer science from the University of Maryland, according to the university's faculty profile. He joined Pohang University of]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump order on foreign&#45;built US ships boosts Hanwha, but strings attached</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-order-on-foreign-built-us-ships-boosts-hanwha-but-strings-attached</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-order-on-foreign-built-us-ships-boosts-hanwha-but-strings-attached</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hanwha Group and its shipbuilding unit Hanwha Ocean are gaining market attention after U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) allowed foreign shipbuilders to build up to two U.S. Navy ships in their home shipyards through a national security memorandum. The memo, which opened the door for Navy ships to be built overseas for the first time in decades, applies to foreign shipbuilders that have made “substantial and durable investments” in U.S. shipyards. Industry officials believe Hanwha Group, which have been committing hefty investments in the U.S. shipbuilding industry, will be a likely beneficiary. However, they also note that the benefits will have to be weighed against follow-up conditions, including potential transfers of shipbuilding technology, as all vessels after the first two would have to be built in the U.S. Hanwha Group said it is currently reviewing the details of the memorandum. Hanwha Ocean also said it is difficult to comment on the matter at this point. According to the memo, the measure covers a foreign supplier that simultaneously builds a new shipya ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hanwha Group and its shipbuilding unit Hanwha Ocean are gaining market attention after U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) allowed foreign shipbuilders to build up to two U.S. Navy ships in their home shipyards through a national security memorandum. The memo, which opened the door for Navy ships to be built overseas for the first time in decades, applies to foreign shipbuilders that have made “substantial and durable investments” in U.S. shipyards. Industry officials believe Hanwha Group, which have been committing hefty investments in the U.S. shipbuilding industry, will be a likely beneficiary. However, they also note that the benefits will have to be weighed against follow-up conditions, including potential transfers of shipbuilding technology, as all vessels after the first two would have to be built in the U.S. Hanwha Group said it is currently reviewing the details of the memorandum. Hanwha Ocean also said it is difficult to comment on the matter at this point. According to the memo, the measure covers a foreign supplier that simultaneously builds a new shipya]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>GS Global spurs North American energy sector with new Houston office</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/gs-global-spurs-north-american-energy-sector-with-new-houston-office</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Energy and infrastructure accelerator GS Global has opened a new branch in Houston, strengthening its local sales capabilities as it targets growing opportunities in North America’s energy and infrastructure markets. The company held an opening ceremony on Tuesday (local time) in Uptown, one of Houston’s major commercial districts. Attendees included Korean Consul General in Houston Lee Kyung-eun, representatives from key customers such as Jindal USA and major Korean and international companies including POSCO, Hyundai Steel, Korea National Oil Corporation and Hanwha Ocean. The establishment of the Houston branch reflects GS Global’s strategic decision to respond proactively to rising demand for project-based steel products driven by increased investment in energy, power generation and infrastructure across the United States. Demand for high-quality steel products has expanded particularly rapidly as construction of artificial intelligence data centers and investment in power infrastructure accelerate nationwide. GS Global has been operating its U.S. business primarily through its ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Energy and infrastructure accelerator GS Global has opened a new branch in Houston, strengthening its local sales capabilities as it targets growing opportunities in North America’s energy and infrastructure markets. The company held an opening ceremony on Tuesday (local time) in Uptown, one of Houston’s major commercial districts. Attendees included Korean Consul General in Houston Lee Kyung-eun, representatives from key customers such as Jindal USA and major Korean and international companies including POSCO, Hyundai Steel, Korea National Oil Corporation and Hanwha Ocean. The establishment of the Houston branch reflects GS Global’s strategic decision to respond proactively to rising demand for project-based steel products driven by increased investment in energy, power generation and infrastructure across the United States. Demand for high-quality steel products has expanded particularly rapidly as construction of artificial intelligence data centers and investment in power infrastructure accelerate nationwide. GS Global has been operating its U.S. business primarily through its]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Gov&amp;apos;t provides $55 mil. to Homeplus workers over 5 months</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/govt-provides-55-mil-to-homeplus-workers-over-5-months</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/govt-provides-55-mil-to-homeplus-workers-over-5-months</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A total of 77.8 billion won ($55 million) in government funds has been provided to workers of financially troubled discount store chain Homeplus Co. over the past five months, the finance ministry said Friday. Some 35.9 billion won in unemployment benefits and state payments of unpaid wages was provided to Homeplus employees from March 3 through Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Finance and Economy. They also received 41.9 billion won in government-backed loans to cover living expenses over the same period. On top of that, 11.6 billion won was provided to local suppliers and partner companies through the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency and other related public corporations. The banking sector also provided 30.9 billion won worth of loans to such businesses and extended the maturities of loans worth 5.4 trillion, the ministry added. &quot;We will keep a close eye on the operations of Homeplus and maintain supportive measures to help stabilize the livelihoods and businesses of employees and partner companies,&quot; a ministry official said. Earlier this week, Homeplus resumed operations at all 67 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[A total of 77.8 billion won ($55 million) in government funds has been provided to workers of financially troubled discount store chain Homeplus Co. over the past five months, the finance ministry said Friday. Some 35.9 billion won in unemployment benefits and state payments of unpaid wages was provided to Homeplus employees from March 3 through Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Finance and Economy. They also received 41.9 billion won in government-backed loans to cover living expenses over the same period. On top of that, 11.6 billion won was provided to local suppliers and partner companies through the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency and other related public corporations. The banking sector also provided 30.9 billion won worth of loans to such businesses and extended the maturities of loans worth 5.4 trillion, the ministry added. "We will keep a close eye on the operations of Homeplus and maintain supportive measures to help stabilize the livelihoods and businesses of employees and partner companies," a ministry official said. Earlier this week, Homeplus resumed operations at all 67]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>SK hynix faces backlash over potential Solidigm Nasdaq listing</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/sk-hynix-faces-backlash-over-potential-solidigm-nasdaq-listing</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/sk-hynix-faces-backlash-over-potential-solidigm-nasdaq-listing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SK hynix is facing mounting backlash over a potential Nasdaq listing of its U.S. subsidiary Solidigm, with investors warning that the move could effectively create a dual-listing structure and erode shareholder value, according to industry officials, Friday. Solidigm is reportedly exploring a pre-initial public offering (IPO) fundraising of 5 trillion won ($3.5 billion) to 10 trillion won, with Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs under consideration as potential underwriters. The company is also recruiting an executive to oversee U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings and external financial reporting. &quot;If Solidigm goes public, this would amount to an unprecedented five-tier multiple-listing structure,&quot; said Rhee Nam-uh, chairman of the Korean Corporate Governance Forum. He noted that the ownership chain runs from SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won through SK Inc., SK Square, SK hynix and SK hynix NAND Product Solutions Corp. to Solidigm. Solidigm was established in the U.S. in 2021 after SK hynix acquired Intel’s NAND flash memory business for about $8.8 billion. Rhee argued that the ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SK hynix is facing mounting backlash over a potential Nasdaq listing of its U.S. subsidiary Solidigm, with investors warning that the move could effectively create a dual-listing structure and erode shareholder value, according to industry officials, Friday. Solidigm is reportedly exploring a pre-initial public offering (IPO) fundraising of 5 trillion won ($3.5 billion) to 10 trillion won, with Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs under consideration as potential underwriters. The company is also recruiting an executive to oversee U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings and external financial reporting. "If Solidigm goes public, this would amount to an unprecedented five-tier multiple-listing structure," said Rhee Nam-uh, chairman of the Korean Corporate Governance Forum. He noted that the ownership chain runs from SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won through SK Inc., SK Square, SK hynix and SK hynix NAND Product Solutions Corp. to Solidigm. Solidigm was established in the U.S. in 2021 after SK hynix acquired Intel’s NAND flash memory business for about $8.8 billion. Rhee argued that the]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>LG to unveil Nvidia&#45;powered humanoid robot in Q1 next year</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lg-to-unveil-nvidia-powered-humanoid-robot-in-q1-next-year</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lg-to-unveil-nvidia-powered-humanoid-robot-in-q1-next-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LG Group will unveil a humanoid robot based on Nvidia’s Isaac GR00T robot foundation model in the first quarter of next year, and extend its partnership with the U.S. tech giant in artificial intelligence (AI) data center and mobility businesses. LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang signed “a strategic business collaboration&quot; memorandum of understanding (MOU) detailing the partnership during their meeting at Nvidia&#039;s headquarters in Santa Clara, California, Thursday (local time). LG Group Vice Chairman Kwon Bong-seok, LG Electronics CEO Lyu Jae-cheol, LG Uplus CEO Hong Bum-shik, LG CNS CEO Hyun Shin-gyoon and other LG Group executives also attended the event. The MOU came just two months after top executives from both companies agreed to cooperate in the AI industry. The MOU specifies areas for cooperation and details their plans in each field. “As our collaboration gains momentum, the tasks where the two companies can work together have become clearer in the field of AI factory, physical AI and mobility,” Koo said. “We will accelerate the adoption of AI ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[LG Group will unveil a humanoid robot based on Nvidia’s Isaac GR00T robot foundation model in the first quarter of next year, and extend its partnership with the U.S. tech giant in artificial intelligence (AI) data center and mobility businesses. LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang signed “a strategic business collaboration" memorandum of understanding (MOU) detailing the partnership during their meeting at Nvidia's headquarters in Santa Clara, California, Thursday (local time). LG Group Vice Chairman Kwon Bong-seok, LG Electronics CEO Lyu Jae-cheol, LG Uplus CEO Hong Bum-shik, LG CNS CEO Hyun Shin-gyoon and other LG Group executives also attended the event. The MOU came just two months after top executives from both companies agreed to cooperate in the AI industry. The MOU specifies areas for cooperation and details their plans in each field. “As our collaboration gains momentum, the tasks where the two companies can work together have become clearer in the field of AI factory, physical AI and mobility,” Koo said. “We will accelerate the adoption of AI]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Musinsa turns to Indonesia to accelerate its Southeast Asia push</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/musinsa-turns-to-indonesia-to-accelerate-its-southeast-asia-push</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/musinsa-turns-to-indonesia-to-accelerate-its-southeast-asia-push</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Musinsa is turning to Indonesia&#039;s sprawling retail network to accelerate its push into Southeast Asia, partnering with PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP), the country&#039;s largest retail group. Musinsa and MAP signed an exclusive distribution agreement in July and will use the partnership to expand the offline presence of Musinsa Standard while tailoring products and marketing to Indonesian consumers. MAP operates more than 4,000 retail stores in more than 80 Indonesian cities and has a portfolio of more than 150 global brands, according to its latest company disclosures. Musinsa said it plans to use MAP&#039;s nationwide network and local retail expertise to build a business platform suited to the Indonesian market. Indonesia, with a population of about 280 million, is the largest consumer market in Southeast Asia and has emerged as a key target for Musinsa&#039;s regional expansion. Demand for Korean fashion has continued to grow with the influence of K-pop and Korean dramas, while major cities such as Jakarta have seen strong consumption of global fashion brands, Musinsa said. That interest is already sh ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Musinsa is turning to Indonesia's sprawling retail network to accelerate its push into Southeast Asia, partnering with PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP), the country's largest retail group. Musinsa and MAP signed an exclusive distribution agreement in July and will use the partnership to expand the offline presence of Musinsa Standard while tailoring products and marketing to Indonesian consumers. MAP operates more than 4,000 retail stores in more than 80 Indonesian cities and has a portfolio of more than 150 global brands, according to its latest company disclosures. Musinsa said it plans to use MAP's nationwide network and local retail expertise to build a business platform suited to the Indonesian market. Indonesia, with a population of about 280 million, is the largest consumer market in Southeast Asia and has emerged as a key target for Musinsa's regional expansion. Demand for Korean fashion has continued to grow with the influence of K-pop and Korean dramas, while major cities such as Jakarta have seen strong consumption of global fashion brands, Musinsa said. That interest is already sh]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>PM vows to put highest priority on overseeing housing supply</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/pm-vows-to-put-highest-priority-on-overseeing-housing-supply</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/pm-vows-to-put-highest-priority-on-overseeing-housing-supply</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Friday she will pu... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:15 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Friday she will pu...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>PPP lawmaker sends letters to U.S. House members over Coupang data breach</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/ppp-lawmaker-sends-letters-to-us-house-members-over-coupang-data-breach</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/ppp-lawmaker-sends-letters-to-us-house-members-over-coupang-data-breach</guid>
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<title>Two candidates shortlisted for special counsel investigating ballot shortages</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/two-candidates-shortlisted-for-special-counsel-investigating-ballot-shortages</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/two-candidates-shortlisted-for-special-counsel-investigating-ballot-shortages</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) UNC not to proceed with plan for security brigade after talks with S. Korea: defense minister</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-unc-not-to-proceed-with-plan-for-security-brigade-after-talks-with-s-korea-defense-minister</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-unc-not-to-proceed-with-plan-for-security-brigade-after-talks-with-s-korea-defense-minister</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>PM meets with Bill Gates, discusses cooperation on SMRs</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/pm-meets-with-bill-gates-discusses-cooperation-on-smrs</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/pm-meets-with-bill-gates-discusses-cooperation-on-smrs</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) Lee calls for youth policy shift amid jobless growth, fewer opportunities</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-calls-for-youth-policy-shift-amid-jobless-growth-fewer-opportunities</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-calls-for-youth-policy-shift-amid-jobless-growth-fewer-opportunities</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>1st Fighter Wing to be temporarily relocated amid chip cluster project push</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/1st-fighter-wing-to-be-temporarily-relocated-amid-chip-cluster-project-push</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/1st-fighter-wing-to-be-temporarily-relocated-amid-chip-cluster-project-push</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Justice minister seeks discipline for two prosecutors over courtroom walkout</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/justice-minister-seeks-discipline-for-two-prosecutors-over-courtroom-walkout</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/justice-minister-seeks-discipline-for-two-prosecutors-over-courtroom-walkout</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho has requested disciplin... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) Lee reiterates support for four&#45;year, two&#45;term presidential system</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-reiterates-support-for-four-year-two-term-presidential-system</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-reiterates-support-for-four-year-two-term-presidential-system</guid>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>[Interview] How the UK Stewardship Code gets results without penalties</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/interview-how-the-uk-stewardship-code-gets-results-without-penalties</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:13 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee voices hope for new US ambassador to serve as ‘strong bridge’ for alliance</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-voices-hope-for-new-us-ambassador-to-serve-as-strong-bridge-for-alliance</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Incheon airport becomes world’s busiest international hub so far in 2026</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/incheon-airport-becomes-worlds-busiest-international-hub-so-far-in-2026</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:12 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Hong’s loss in WI raises questions about reliability of primary polls</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hongs-loss-in-wi-raises-questions-about-reliability-of-primary-polls</link>
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<title>Ahead of V&#45;J Day, Japanese young people reflect on whitewashed history at Yasukuni</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/ahead-of-v-j-day-japanese-young-people-reflect-on-whitewashed-history-at-yasukuni</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:12 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Stress balls, runs, cosplay: How young Koreans are marking Liberation Day in their own unique ways</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/stress-balls-runs-cosplay-how-young-koreans-are-marking-liberation-day-in-their-own-unique-ways</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:11 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>[Column] How will the US uphold deterrence when it runs out of weapons?</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/column-how-will-the-us-uphold-deterrence-when-it-runs-out-of-weapons</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>[Interview] Fostering stewardship by culture, not just by code</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/interview-fostering-stewardship-by-culture-not-just-by-code</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:10 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee’s approval drops to lowest level since taking office</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lees-approval-drops-to-lowest-level-since-taking-office</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:10 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>‘Tank Day’ fiasco puts Starbucks Korea in the red for first time in 27 years</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/tank-day-fiasco-puts-starbucks-korea-in-the-red-for-first-time-in-27-years</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:07 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>U.S. military says it is aware of N.K. missile launch, reaffirms defense commitment to allies</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/us-military-says-it-is-aware-of-nk-missile-launch-reaffirms-defense-commitment-to-allies</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:01:00 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>U.S. senator reintroduces bill to expedite humanitarian aid to N. Koreans</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/us-senator-reintroduces-bill-to-expedite-humanitarian-aid-to-n-koreans</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. senator has reintroduced a bill to expedit... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:01:00 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>N. Korea&amp;apos;s state media silent on Thursday&amp;apos;s missile launch</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-koreas-state-media-silent-on-thursdays-missile-launch</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Friday did not report on its launch of ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:01:00 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) N. Korea&amp;apos;s state media silent on Thursday&amp;apos;s missile launch</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-n-koreas-state-media-silent-on-thursdays-missile-launch</link>
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<title>6 S. Korean activists booked over unauthorized Ukraine visit on N. Korean POWs</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/6-s-korean-activists-booked-over-unauthorized-ukraine-visit-on-n-korean-pows</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Unification advisers say using N. Korea&amp;apos;s official name is not new</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/unification-advisers-say-using-n-koreas-official-name-is-not-new</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>30,000&#45;50,000 N. Koreans to be deployed in Russia: Zelenskyy</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/30000-50000-n-koreans-to-be-deployed-in-russia-zelenskyy</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/30000-50000-n-koreans-to-be-deployed-in-russia-zelenskyy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea appears set to deploy an additional 30,000... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Seoul remains top global city for millennials, Gen Z for 5th year</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/seoul-remains-top-global-city-for-millennials-gen-z-for-5th-year</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:00:58 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>[Global K&#45;life] ③ Social media shaping evolution of Korean food</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/global-k-life-%E2%91%A2-social-media-shaping-evolution-of-korean-food</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:00:57 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Rise in US, European visitors diversifies domestic tourism market</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/rise-in-us-european-visitors-diversifies-domestic-tourism-market</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Aug. 6 reported 10.71 million foreign visitors in the first half of this year. Shown is the tourist-heavy Bukchon Hanok Village on Nov. 3, 2025, in Seoul ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:00:52 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;The Odyssey&amp;apos; draws over 290,000 moviegoers on opening day, tops box office</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/the-odyssey-draws-over-290000-moviegoers-on-opening-day-tops-box-office</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:00:32 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Korean animation &amp;apos;Long Long Night&amp;apos; to screen at Toronto film fest</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korean-animation-long-long-night-to-screen-at-toronto-film-fest</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Michelle Yeoh named &amp;apos;Asian filmmaker of year&amp;apos; at BIFF</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/michelle-yeoh-named-asian-filmmaker-of-year-at-biff</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Iconic actress Michelle Yeoh has been selected as &quot;The... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Jecheon film fest to open next month with record 189 films</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/jecheon-film-fest-to-open-next-month-with-record-189-films</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/jecheon-film-fest-to-open-next-month-with-record-189-films</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- The 22nd edition of the Jecheon International Music an... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Stray Kids shifts from intense energy to &amp;apos;chill&amp;apos; mood for new EP &amp;apos;This &amp;amp; That&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/stray-kids-shifts-from-intense-energy-to-chill-mood-for-new-ep-this-that</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- K-pop band Stray Kids said Thursday its upcoming new r... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>BLACKPINK to mark 10th anniv. with fan event in Seoul</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/blackpink-to-mark-10th-anniv-with-fan-event-in-seoul</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will celebrate the 10th ann... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Na Hong&#45;jin&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;Hope&amp;apos; to screen at Toronto film fest</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/na-hong-jins-hope-to-screen-at-toronto-film-fest</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) BLACKPINK to mark 10th anniv. with fan event in Seoul</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-blackpink-to-mark-10th-anniv-with-fan-event-in-seoul</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Spider&#45;Man: Brand New Day&amp;apos; exceeds 5 mln ticket sales in S. Korea</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/spider-man-brand-new-day-exceeds-5-mln-ticket-sales-in-s-korea</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- The latest Spider-Man film surpassed 5 million ticket ... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Seoul shares turn lower late Fri. morning amid renewed Hormuz tensions</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/seoul-shares-turn-lower-late-fri-morning-amid-renewed-hormuz-tensions</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares turned lower late Friday morning as renew... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:00:31 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) KOGAS Q2 net nearly quadruples on equity gains</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-kogas-q2-net-nearly-quadruples-on-equity-gains</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- Korea Gas Corp. (KOGAS), South Korea&#039;s state-run gas u... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:00:31 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(URGENT) Seoul shares fall for 2nd day on foreign selling amid renewed Hormuz tensions</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-seoul-shares-fall-for-2nd-day-on-foreign-selling-amid-renewed-hormuz-tensions</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Seoul shares fall for 2nd day on foreign selling amid renewed Hormuz tensions</title>
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<title>(LEAD) Seoul shares fall for 2nd day on foreign selling amid renewed Hormuz tensions</title>
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<title>S. Korean won strengthens on dollar selling by exporters</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korean-won-strengthens-on-dollar-selling-by-exporters</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(2nd LD) Seoul shares fall for 2nd day on foreign selling amid renewed Hormuz tensions</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:00:31 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Sk hynix to invest 54.3 tln won in Yongin&amp;apos;s Y2 fab, Cheongju&amp;apos;s M17 fab</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/sk-hynix-to-invest-543-tln-won-in-yongins-y2-fab-cheongjus-m17-fab</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. said Friday it will invest a combined 54... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:00:31 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>hynix, invest, 54.3, tln, won, Yongins, fab, Cheongjus, M17, fab</media:keywords>
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<title>Kakao&amp;apos;s labor union, management strike wage deal</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/kakaos-labor-union-management-strike-wage-deal</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/kakaos-labor-union-management-strike-wage-deal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- Unionized workers at the country&#039;s top messenger opera... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>POSCO Holdings to divest 2.5 tln won worth of shares in 2 affiliates</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/posco-holdings-to-divest-25-tln-won-worth-of-shares-in-2-affiliates</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/posco-holdings-to-divest-25-tln-won-worth-of-shares-in-2-affiliates</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- POSCO Holdings Inc., the country&#039;s leading steelmaker,... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- POSCO Holdings Inc., the country's leading steelmaker,...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>AIA Group ranks No. 1 in MDRT membership for 12th year</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/aia-group-ranks-no-1-in-mdrt-membership-for-12th-year</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ AIA Group has ranked No. 1 worldwide in the number of Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) members for 12 consecutive years, AIA Korea said Friday. MDRT is a global association for leading insurance and financial services professionals, with membership limited to professionals who meet stringent production requirements and uphold high standards of expertise and ethics. AIA Group had 16,228 members qualify for MDRT membership this year, maintaining its position as the company with the world’s largest MDRT membership base. The latest figures also highlight the growing presence of high-performing insurance professionals at AIA Premier Partners, a subsidiary of AIA Korea that operates a network of face-to-face insurance agents. AIA Premier Partners had 302 agents qualify for MDRT membership this year, a 34.2 percent increase from a year earlier. The number of agents achieving even higher levels of performance grew at a faster pace. The number of Court of the Table (COT) members, whose production is at least three times the MDRT qualification threshold, rose 45.8 percent to 35, accounting for 11 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:25 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[AIA Group has ranked No. 1 worldwide in the number of Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) members for 12 consecutive years, AIA Korea said Friday. MDRT is a global association for leading insurance and financial services professionals, with membership limited to professionals who meet stringent production requirements and uphold high standards of expertise and ethics. AIA Group had 16,228 members qualify for MDRT membership this year, maintaining its position as the company with the world’s largest MDRT membership base. The latest figures also highlight the growing presence of high-performing insurance professionals at AIA Premier Partners, a subsidiary of AIA Korea that operates a network of face-to-face insurance agents. AIA Premier Partners had 302 agents qualify for MDRT membership this year, a 34.2 percent increase from a year earlier. The number of agents achieving even higher levels of performance grew at a faster pace. The number of Court of the Table (COT) members, whose production is at least three times the MDRT qualification threshold, rose 45.8 percent to 35, accounting for 11]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Coway Q2 operating profit rises 4.3% on overseas sales, rental growth</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/coway-q2-operating-profit-rises-43-on-overseas-sales-rental-growth</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/coway-q2-operating-profit-rises-43-on-overseas-sales-rental-growth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Home appliance maker and rental company Coway reported Friday an operating profit of 253.2 billion won ($178.9 million) in the second quarter, up 4.3 percent year-on-year, driven by robust overseas sales and continued growth in its domestic rental business. Revenue rose to 1.4422 trillion won, up 14.6 percent, while net profit increased to 178.3 billion won, up 14.6 percent. For the first half, Coway’s revenue climbed 13.9 percent from the previous year to 2.7719 trillion won, with operating profit rising 11.1 percent to 504.1 billion won. “In the second quarter, we demonstrated strong growth potential thanks to steady increases in our sales volume and expansion across our rental accounts both domestically and globally,” Coway Chief Financial Officer Kim Soon-tae said. “In the second half of this year, we will continue to sustain this upward momentum through focus on solidifying our leadership in the premium appliance market and accelerating our growth engines via product portfolio diversification.” Overseas operations remained the company’s key growth engine. Revenue from ove ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:24 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Home appliance maker and rental company Coway reported Friday an operating profit of 253.2 billion won ($178.9 million) in the second quarter, up 4.3 percent year-on-year, driven by robust overseas sales and continued growth in its domestic rental business. Revenue rose to 1.4422 trillion won, up 14.6 percent, while net profit increased to 178.3 billion won, up 14.6 percent. For the first half, Coway’s revenue climbed 13.9 percent from the previous year to 2.7719 trillion won, with operating profit rising 11.1 percent to 504.1 billion won. “In the second quarter, we demonstrated strong growth potential thanks to steady increases in our sales volume and expansion across our rental accounts both domestically and globally,” Coway Chief Financial Officer Kim Soon-tae said. “In the second half of this year, we will continue to sustain this upward momentum through focus on solidifying our leadership in the premium appliance market and accelerating our growth engines via product portfolio diversification.” Overseas operations remained the company’s key growth engine. Revenue from ove]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hyundai Motor, Kia win 17 honors at 2026 Red Dot Awards, including 2 top prizes</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hyundai-motor-kia-win-17-honors-at-2026-red-dot-awards-including-2-top-prizes</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/hyundai-motor-kia-win-17-honors-at-2026-red-dot-awards-including-2-top-prizes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hyundai Motor and affiliate Kia have won 17 awards at the Red Dot Award: Brand &amp; Communication Design 2026, including two top Best of the Best prizes, for design work spanning retail spaces, digital platforms and brand exhibitions, the companies said Friday. The Red Dot Award, organized by Germany&#039;s Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen, is considered one of the world&#039;s three leading design competitions alongside Germany&#039;s iF Design Award and the United States&#039; IDEA. It recognizes standout work each year across product design, brand and communication design, and design concepts. Genesis Cheongju, a retail space that draws on the North Chungcheong Province city&#039;s craft heritage — including &quot;Jikji,&quot; the world&#039;s oldest surviving book printed with movable metal type, and &quot;hanji,&quot; traditional Korean paper — won Best of the Best in retail design and a Winner prize in space communication, tying the space to Genesis&#039; &quot;craftsmanship&quot; design philosophy. Hyundai&#039;s UX Studio Seoul, described as the auto industry&#039;s first open research space letting any customer take part in product testing, won Best ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hyundai Motor and affiliate Kia have won 17 awards at the Red Dot Award: Brand & Communication Design 2026, including two top Best of the Best prizes, for design work spanning retail spaces, digital platforms and brand exhibitions, the companies said Friday. The Red Dot Award, organized by Germany's Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen, is considered one of the world's three leading design competitions alongside Germany's iF Design Award and the United States' IDEA. It recognizes standout work each year across product design, brand and communication design, and design concepts. Genesis Cheongju, a retail space that draws on the North Chungcheong Province city's craft heritage — including "Jikji," the world's oldest surviving book printed with movable metal type, and "hanji," traditional Korean paper — won Best of the Best in retail design and a Winner prize in space communication, tying the space to Genesis' "craftsmanship" design philosophy. Hyundai's UX Studio Seoul, described as the auto industry's first open research space letting any customer take part in product testing, won Best]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>US polysilicon tariff offers boost to Korean solar makers</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/us-polysilicon-tariff-offers-boost-to-korean-solar-makers</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/us-polysilicon-tariff-offers-boost-to-korean-solar-makers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Thursday (local time) imposing a 15 percent tariff on polysilicon derivative products and minimum import prices (MIPs) on polysilicon, ingots and wafers, creating both opportunities and risks for Korean solar-material and panel makers by potentially narrowing the price gap with Chinese suppliers in the U.S. market. The measures, which will take effect on Dec. 4, are aimed at strengthening U.S. production of polysilicon and its derivatives, a key material for both the solar and semiconductor industries. “Polysilicon is the base material underpinning the security of America’s semiconductor and solar-power supply chains,” Trump wrote in the proclamation. “These tariffs — combined with the MIP program — will promote United States production of polysilicon derivatives by ensuring a commercially viable market for them.” The proclamation sets minimum prices at $21 per kilogram for polysilicon, $100 per kilogram for polysilicon ingots and wafers, 22 cents per watt for solar cells and 38 cents per watt for solar modules. For Korean s ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:24 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Thursday (local time) imposing a 15 percent tariff on polysilicon derivative products and minimum import prices (MIPs) on polysilicon, ingots and wafers, creating both opportunities and risks for Korean solar-material and panel makers by potentially narrowing the price gap with Chinese suppliers in the U.S. market. The measures, which will take effect on Dec. 4, are aimed at strengthening U.S. production of polysilicon and its derivatives, a key material for both the solar and semiconductor industries. “Polysilicon is the base material underpinning the security of America’s semiconductor and solar-power supply chains,” Trump wrote in the proclamation. “These tariffs — combined with the MIP program — will promote United States production of polysilicon derivatives by ensuring a commercially viable market for them.” The proclamation sets minimum prices at $21 per kilogram for polysilicon, $100 per kilogram for polysilicon ingots and wafers, 22 cents per watt for solar cells and 38 cents per watt for solar modules. For Korean s]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hanon Systems secures $7.3 mil. funding from Canada for EV parts plant</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/hanon-systems-secures-73-mil-funding-from-canada-for-ev-parts-plant</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/hanon-systems-secures-73-mil-funding-from-canada-for-ev-parts-plant</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hanon Systems, a global auto parts maker under Korea&#039;s Hankook &amp; Company Group, said Friday it has secured 10 million Canadian dollars ($7.1 million) in government funding to support its first electric compressor plant and research center in Canada. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, a federal department, announced the funding for Hanon Systems&#039; Canadian unit to back the facility in Vaughan, Ontario, part of the Greater Toronto Area. The project, including Hanon Systems&#039; own direct investment of 155 million Canadian dollars plus related costs eligible for federal funding, totals 198.75 million Canadian dollars. The plant will focus on vapor-injected electric compressors for electric and hybrid vehicles, with capacity to produce up to 1.5 million units a year by 2034. The funding comes through Canada&#039;s Strategic Response Fund, part of the government&#039;s push to strengthen the domestic electric vehicle supply chain and support its broader zero-emission vehicle strategy. &quot;This new Hanon Systems facility will be a key hub driving innovation in Canada&#039;s electrified parts manufa ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:24 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hanon Systems, a global auto parts maker under Korea's Hankook & Company Group, said Friday it has secured 10 million Canadian dollars ($7.1 million) in government funding to support its first electric compressor plant and research center in Canada. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, a federal department, announced the funding for Hanon Systems' Canadian unit to back the facility in Vaughan, Ontario, part of the Greater Toronto Area. The project, including Hanon Systems' own direct investment of 155 million Canadian dollars plus related costs eligible for federal funding, totals 198.75 million Canadian dollars. The plant will focus on vapor-injected electric compressors for electric and hybrid vehicles, with capacity to produce up to 1.5 million units a year by 2034. The funding comes through Canada's Strategic Response Fund, part of the government's push to strengthen the domestic electric vehicle supply chain and support its broader zero-emission vehicle strategy. "This new Hanon Systems facility will be a key hub driving innovation in Canada's electrified parts manufa]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Air Premia to resume Incheon&#45;Ho Chi Minh City flights in November</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/air-premia-to-resume-incheon-ho-chi-minh-city-flights-in-november</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/air-premia-to-resume-incheon-ho-chi-minh-city-flights-in-november</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Air Premia, a Korean hybrid airline offering both budget and premium service, said Friday it will resume flights between Incheon and Ho Chi Minh City starting Nov. 5, more than three years after suspending the route in September 2023. The carrier will operate the route five times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, departing Incheon International Airport at 6:40 p.m. and arriving at Ho Chi Minh City&#039;s Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 11 p.m. (local time). Return flights depart Ho Chi Minh City at 12:30 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, landing in Incheon at 7:40 a.m. Air Premia said the schedule could change pending government approval and advised passengers to confirm flight times before departure. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam&#039;s largest commercial hub, draws steady business travel as well as leisure visitors drawn to its food, culture and tourism offerings. Air Premia said the route will also help expand connections for passengers transiting through Incheon to North America, while boosting its cargo business given strong freight d ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Air Premia, a Korean hybrid airline offering both budget and premium service, said Friday it will resume flights between Incheon and Ho Chi Minh City starting Nov. 5, more than three years after suspending the route in September 2023. The carrier will operate the route five times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, departing Incheon International Airport at 6:40 p.m. and arriving at Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 11 p.m. (local time). Return flights depart Ho Chi Minh City at 12:30 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, landing in Incheon at 7:40 a.m. Air Premia said the schedule could change pending government approval and advised passengers to confirm flight times before departure. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest commercial hub, draws steady business travel as well as leisure visitors drawn to its food, culture and tourism offerings. Air Premia said the route will also help expand connections for passengers transiting through Incheon to North America, while boosting its cargo business given strong freight d]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Base Group faces scrutiny over Trump ties as aluminum affiliate fights US tariffs</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/base-group-faces-scrutiny-over-trump-ties-as-aluminum-affiliate-fights-us-tariffs</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/base-group-faces-scrutiny-over-trump-ties-as-aluminum-affiliate-fights-us-tariffs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ U.S. Democratic senators are probing a $2 million payment made last year by Korean company Base Group to a Trump family business, raising concerns that it may have been intended to influence a trade dispute involving the company’s aluminum affiliate. Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Richard Blumenthal and Andy Kim sent a letter to Base Group Chairman Kim Sung-jip seeking an explanation of the payment, according to the letter released by the lawmakers. The payment was disclosed in U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure, released in late June. It was described as being related to a “letter of intent” and a “nonrefundable development fee.” The senators said the “secretive nature and timing” of the payment raised concerns about “pay-to-play politics and bribery.” “The secretive nature and timing of this massive payment raises questions about whether Base Group is making direct payments to President Trump’s companies in an attempt to influence Commerce Department proceedings or otherwise secure lucrative tariff exemptions,” the lawmakers wrote. Base Group has ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[U.S. Democratic senators are probing a $2 million payment made last year by Korean company Base Group to a Trump family business, raising concerns that it may have been intended to influence a trade dispute involving the company’s aluminum affiliate. Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Richard Blumenthal and Andy Kim sent a letter to Base Group Chairman Kim Sung-jip seeking an explanation of the payment, according to the letter released by the lawmakers. The payment was disclosed in U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure, released in late June. It was described as being related to a “letter of intent” and a “nonrefundable development fee.” The senators said the “secretive nature and timing” of the payment raised concerns about “pay-to-play politics and bribery.” “The secretive nature and timing of this massive payment raises questions about whether Base Group is making direct payments to President Trump’s companies in an attempt to influence Commerce Department proceedings or otherwise secure lucrative tariff exemptions,” the lawmakers wrote. Base Group has]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>GLN International expands QR payment access for foreign tourists</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/gln-international-expands-qr-payment-access-for-foreign-tourists</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ GLN International, a fintech subsidiary of Hana Bank, said Friday it is expanding its QR payment service for foreign tourists visiting Korea, adding 500,000 merchants through a partnership with Coocon, the operator of the city-backed Seoul Pay platform. The tie-up brings GLN&#039;s domestic QR payment network to about 1.5 million merchants nationwide, extending coverage beyond major tourist areas in Seoul, Busan and Jeju Island to neighborhood shopping districts such as Myeong-dong and Seongsu-dong in Seoul. QR payment lets users scan a merchant&#039;s code with their own banking or fintech app to pay directly, without needing a physical card or converting currency in advance. GLN said tourists from Taiwan, which it already served, will be joined by visitors from the United States, Canada and Singapore, who can now pay using major banking or fintech apps from their home countries. The company plans to add Vietnam and Mongolia later this year. &quot;We hope this expansion will make traveling in Korea more convenient for the growing number of foreign tourists,&quot; GLN International CEO Lee Seok said, adding ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:24 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[GLN International, a fintech subsidiary of Hana Bank, said Friday it is expanding its QR payment service for foreign tourists visiting Korea, adding 500,000 merchants through a partnership with Coocon, the operator of the city-backed Seoul Pay platform. The tie-up brings GLN's domestic QR payment network to about 1.5 million merchants nationwide, extending coverage beyond major tourist areas in Seoul, Busan and Jeju Island to neighborhood shopping districts such as Myeong-dong and Seongsu-dong in Seoul. QR payment lets users scan a merchant's code with their own banking or fintech app to pay directly, without needing a physical card or converting currency in advance. GLN said tourists from Taiwan, which it already served, will be joined by visitors from the United States, Canada and Singapore, who can now pay using major banking or fintech apps from their home countries. The company plans to add Vietnam and Mongolia later this year. "We hope this expansion will make traveling in Korea more convenient for the growing number of foreign tourists," GLN International CEO Lee Seok said, adding]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Airports become unlikely summer refuge for older Koreans</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/airports-become-unlikely-summer-refuge-for-older-koreans</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/airports-become-unlikely-summer-refuge-for-older-koreans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ YEONGJONG ISLAND, Incheon — Beneath the cool air blowing from the ceiling vents of Incheon International Airport&#039;s Terminal 2, dozens of older residents settled into passenger lounges Thursday afternoon, turning the nation&#039;s largest airport into an unexpected refuge from a relentless summer heat wave. Some sat quietly with their eyes closed beneath the steady hum of air conditioning. Others chatted in small groups or watched the stream of travelers passing through the terminal. Few carried suitcases. None appeared to be going anywhere. As record-breaking heat waves and tropical nights continue to scorch the country, Korea&#039;s largest airport has quietly become an unlikely sanctuary for vulnerable residents. Retirees aged 65 and older can travel to the airport for free under Korea&#039;s senior subway fare exemption program, allowing them to spend hours escaping the heat inside the terminal&#039;s spacious halls. Some passenger seats throughout Terminal 2 were occupied by groups of elderly visitors who looked more like regulars than travelers. Some had settled into lounge areas for long conversation ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:24 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[YEONGJONG ISLAND, Incheon — Beneath the cool air blowing from the ceiling vents of Incheon International Airport's Terminal 2, dozens of older residents settled into passenger lounges Thursday afternoon, turning the nation's largest airport into an unexpected refuge from a relentless summer heat wave. Some sat quietly with their eyes closed beneath the steady hum of air conditioning. Others chatted in small groups or watched the stream of travelers passing through the terminal. Few carried suitcases. None appeared to be going anywhere. As record-breaking heat waves and tropical nights continue to scorch the country, Korea's largest airport has quietly become an unlikely sanctuary for vulnerable residents. Retirees aged 65 and older can travel to the airport for free under Korea's senior subway fare exemption program, allowing them to spend hours escaping the heat inside the terminal's spacious halls. Some passenger seats throughout Terminal 2 were occupied by groups of elderly visitors who looked more like regulars than travelers. Some had settled into lounge areas for long conversation]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Gemini, BTS collaboration on display at Las Vegas Sphere</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/gemini-bts-collaboration-on-display-at-las-vegas-sphere</link>
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<title>(LEAD) Temperatures above 40 C recorded in Seoul, 2 other cities</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-temperatures-above-40-c-recorded-in-seoul-2-other-cities</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:23 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(4th LD) Trump signs proclamation imposing 15 pct tariff on polysilicon derivative products</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/4th-ld-trump-signs-proclamation-imposing-15-pct-tariff-on-polysilicon-derivative-products</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/4th-ld-trump-signs-proclamation-imposing-15-pct-tariff-on-polysilicon-derivative-products</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:23 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Defense ministry reaffirms commitment to swift integration of military academies</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/defense-ministry-reaffirms-commitment-to-swift-integration-of-military-academies</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry on Friday reaffirmed its commitme... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:23 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>S. Korea says revised network act nondiscriminatory amid U.S. lawmakers&amp;apos; pushback</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-says-revised-network-act-nondiscriminatory-amid-us-lawmakers-pushback</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-says-revised-network-act-nondiscriminatory-amid-us-lawmakers-pushback</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- The government on Friday rejected claims by U.S. lawma... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:23 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(2nd LD) Temperatures above 40 C recorded in Seoul, 2 other cities</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-temperatures-above-40-c-recorded-in-seoul-2-other-cities</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-temperatures-above-40-c-recorded-in-seoul-2-other-cities</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:23 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(URGENT) Lee designates Andong, 4 nearby towns as special disaster zones after heavy rains</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-lee-designates-andong-4-nearby-towns-as-special-disaster-zones-after-heavy-rains</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee designates Andong, 4 nearby towns as special disaster zones after heavy rains</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-designates-andong-4-nearby-towns-as-special-disaster-zones-after-heavy-rains</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-designates-andong-4-nearby-towns-as-special-disaster-zones-after-heavy-rains</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has designated the southeaster... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Police to transfer cases involving family members of police officers to other branches</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/police-to-transfer-cases-involving-family-members-of-police-officers-to-other-branches</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/police-to-transfer-cases-involving-family-members-of-police-officers-to-other-branches</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- Police on Friday discussed an array of measures aimed ... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) Lee orders bold push for large&#45;scale housing supply</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-orders-bold-push-for-large-scale-housing-supply</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lee-orders-bold-push-for-large-scale-housing-supply</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday instructed officials... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:23 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Record heat forces KBO to extend midseason break through weekend</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/record-heat-forces-kbo-to-extend-midseason-break-through-weekend</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:21 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Record, heat, forces, KBO, extend, midseason, break, through, weekend</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump resurrects ‘zombie’ tariffs before midterms — will they come back to bite him?</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-resurrects-zombie-tariffs-before-midterms-will-they-come-back-to-bite-him</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-resurrects-zombie-tariffs-before-midterms-will-they-come-back-to-bite-him</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:20 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>[Editorial] Will shift in US nuclear strategy reintroduce tactical nukes to Korea, Japan?</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/editorial-will-shift-in-us-nuclear-strategy-reintroduce-tactical-nukes-to-korea-japan</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:19 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix unveil next&#45;gen memory solutions in US</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-electronics-and-sk-hynix-unveil-next-gen-memory-solutions-in-us</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:18 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Samsung, Electronics, and, Hynix, unveil, next-gen, memory, solutions</media:keywords>
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<title>After proof of life, Aung San Suu Kyi’s son calls for detained leader to be freed</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/after-proof-of-life-aung-san-suu-kyis-son-calls-for-detained-leader-to-be-freed</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/after-proof-of-life-aung-san-suu-kyis-son-calls-for-detained-leader-to-be-freed</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:18 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Foreign Ministry’s ‘KOREAZ’ YouTube channel hits 1 million subscribers</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/foreign-ministrys-koreaz-youtube-channel-hits-1-million-subscribers</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:17 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump blasts progressive candidates as ‘lunatics’ and ‘communists’ ahead of midterms</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/trump-blasts-progressive-candidates-as-lunatics-and-communists-ahead-of-midterms</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:15 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>PM calls for drone, AI, cyber attacks in Ulchi exercise scenarios</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/pm-calls-for-drone-ai-cyber-attacks-in-ulchi-exercise-scenarios</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/pm-calls-for-drone-ai-cyber-attacks-in-ulchi-exercise-scenarios</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- This year&#039;s Ulchi civil defense exercise should reflec... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:22 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>calls, for, drone, AI, cyber, attacks, Ulchi, exercise, scenarios</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- This year's Ulchi civil defense exercise should reflec...]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Restaurant chain Nolboo files for court rehab amid surge in operating loss</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/restaurant-chain-nolboo-files-for-court-rehab-amid-surge-in-operating-loss</link>
<guid>https://koreansdaily.com/restaurant-chain-nolboo-files-for-court-rehab-amid-surge-in-operating-loss</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Restaurant chain operator Nolboo Co. has filed for cor... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:22 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(URGENT) N. Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: military</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/urgent-n-korea-fires-unidentified-projectile-toward-east-sea-military</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>N. Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: military</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-fires-unidentified-projectile-toward-east-sea-military</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward th... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:22 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>(LEAD) N. Korea fires short&#45;range ballistic missile toward East Sea: military</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-n-korea-fires-short-range-ballistic-missile-toward-east-sea-military</link>
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<title>(2nd LD) N. Korea fires short&#45;range ballistic missile toward East Sea: military</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-n-korea-fires-short-range-ballistic-missile-toward-east-sea-military</link>
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<title>(3rd LD) N. Korea fires short&#45;range ballistic missile toward East Sea: military</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/3rd-ld-n-korea-fires-short-range-ballistic-missile-toward-east-sea-military</link>
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<title>(2nd LD) Unification ministry defends N. Korea policy after Lee&amp;apos;s call for caution</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/2nd-ld-unification-ministry-defends-n-korea-policy-after-lees-call-for-caution</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:22 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>USFK says no white phosphorus found at Osan base after suspected leak alert</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/usfk-says-no-white-phosphorus-found-at-osan-base-after-suspected-leak-alert</link>
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<title>Samsung defends No. 1 spot in DRAM market as Micron narrows gap with SK Hynix</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/samsung-defends-no-1-spot-in-dram-market-as-micron-narrows-gap-with-sk-hynix</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:20 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>[Interview] France’s far right flourishes at intersection of racial antipathy, economic decline</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/interview-frances-far-right-flourishes-at-intersection-of-racial-antipathy-economic-decline</link>
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<title>South Korea strongly protests Japanese defense white paper’s territorial claim to Dokdo</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/south-korea-strongly-protests-japanese-defense-white-papers-territorial-claim-to-dokdo</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee signs into law act stripping prosecutors of authority to conduct investigations</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-signs-into-law-act-stripping-prosecutors-of-authority-to-conduct-investigations</link>
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<title>Korea battles intense heat wave with temps nearing 40°C in Seoul</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korea-battles-intense-heat-wave-with-temps-nearing-40c-in-seoul</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:16 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>North Korean missile unit has begun deploying to western Russia, says Kyiv</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/north-korean-missile-unit-has-begun-deploying-to-western-russia-says-kyiv</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee criticizes delays in negotiations for return of former US military bases</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-criticizes-delays-in-negotiations-for-return-of-former-us-military-bases</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:15 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Busan is becoming a stopover for human trafficking by fishing operations</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/busan-is-becoming-a-stopover-for-human-trafficking-by-fishing-operations</link>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>[Guest essay] Futures thinking in science fiction</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/guest-essay-futures-thinking-in-science-fiction</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:14 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lee says military academy reform needed to prevent another coup</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lee-says-military-academy-reform-needed-to-prevent-another-coup</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:13 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>USAGM nominee cites N.K. defectors in stressing power of free information</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/usagm-nominee-cites-nk-defectors-in-stressing-power-of-free-information</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, July 30 (Yonhap) -- The nominee to lead the U.S. Agency for Global M... ]]></description>
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<title>N. Korea denounces move by U.S. military in Japan to increase troop numbers</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korea-denounces-move-by-us-military-in-japan-to-increase-troop-numbers</link>
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<title>N. Korean economy grows over 3 pct for 3rd consecutive year in 2025: BOK</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/n-korean-economy-grows-over-3-pct-for-3rd-consecutive-year-in-2025-bok</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- The North Korean economy grew more than 3 percent for... ]]></description>
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<title>30 pct of defectors from N. Korea&amp;apos;s nuclear test site areas show chromosome mutations: study</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/30-pct-of-defectors-from-n-koreas-nuclear-test-site-areas-show-chromosome-mutations-study</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- About 30 percent of North Korean defectors from areas... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>S. Korea, U.S., 9 other countries issue joint alert on N. Korean IT workers</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/s-korea-us-9-other-countries-issue-joint-alert-on-n-korean-it-workers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea, the United States, Japan and eight ... ]]></description>
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<title>U.S. lawmaker submits bill aimed at countering N.K. IT worker schemes</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/us-lawmaker-submits-bill-aimed-at-countering-nk-it-worker-schemes</link>
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<title>10.71M foreign visitors in H1 spent over KRW 10T with cards: data</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:00:33 +0900</pubDate>
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<title>Getting down and dirty by the beach: Boryeong Mud Festival</title>
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<title>Jenny Shin snaps 10&#45;year LPGA drought, wins Scottish Women&amp;apos;s Open</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Shin Ji-eun, better known as Jenny Shin, on July 26 poses for photos after winning the ISPS Handa Women&#039;s Scottish Open at Dundonald Links in North Ayrshire, Scotland. (Yonhap News) ]]></description>
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<title>Joint prep committee launched for 2026 Asian Games in Japan</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/joint-prep-committee-launched-for-2026-asian-games-in-japan</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Chae Hwi-young (seventh from right in back row) on Sept. 29, 2025, takes a group photo at Jincheon National Training Center in Jincheon-gun County, Chungcheongb ]]></description>
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<title>UNESCO committee session in S. Korea closes with 25 new heritage sites</title>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Spider&#45;Man 4&amp;apos; draws over 680,000 moviegoers on opening day, tops Korean box office</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/spider-man-4-draws-over-680000-moviegoers-on-opening-day-tops-korean-box-office</link>
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<title>BTS&amp;apos; &amp;apos;Idol&amp;apos; music video tops 1.4 bln YouTube views</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/bts-idol-music-video-tops-14-bln-youtube-views</link>
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<title>Lee Chang&#45;dong becomes first Korean to win TIFF Ebert Director Award</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong has become the fir... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Grammys defend new Asian pop category after BTS boycott</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/grammys-defend-new-asian-pop-category-after-bts-boycott</link>
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<title>Fans, celebrities support BTS&amp;apos; Grammy boycott</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/fans-celebrities-support-bts-grammy-boycott</link>
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<title>(LEAD) &amp;apos;Spider&#45;Man 4&amp;apos; becomes fastest 2026 film to top 1 mln admissions in S. Korea</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- The latest Spider-Man film became the fastest film of... ]]></description>
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<title>Korean graphic novel wins Eisner Award for 1st time</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/korean-graphic-novel-wins-eisner-award-for-1st-time</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, Aug. 1 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean graphic novel has won a prestigious U.S... ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Spider&#45;Man 4&amp;apos; becomes fastest 2026 film to top 2 mln admissions in S. Korea</title>
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<title>Jimin&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;Who&amp;apos; hits 2.5 bln streams on Spotify</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/jimins-who-hits-25-bln-streams-on-spotify</link>
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<title>(LEAD) LG Chem swings to Q2 profit on inventory lag effect</title>
<link>https://koreansdaily.com/lead-lg-chem-swings-to-q2-profit-on-inventory-lag-effect</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- LG Chem Ltd., South Korea&#039;s leading chemical company,... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:00:10 +0900</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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