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2026-08-21 (Fri)

Japan Eases Overtime Rules to Boost Industrial Competitiveness; Korea Remains Stuck in 52-Hour "Trap"

TOKYO/SEOUL — Japan is taking bold steps to regain its footing in the global manufacturing arena, with the government announcing a significant easing of labor regulations. Starting next month, J

Trump Shifts Strategy: Acknowledges North Korea’s Nuclear Status, Prioritizes Capability Limits over Denuclearization

WASHINGTON — In a move that signals a significant departure from traditional U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump has publicly acknowledged North Korea as a nuclear-armed state, marking t
"The Era of Automatic Alliance Protection is Over": South Korea’s New 'Four-Pillar' Survival Strategy

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"The Era of Automatic Alliance Protection is Over": South Korea’s New 'Four-Pillar' Survival Strategy

In the face of an increasingly volatile international order, a new report from the NEAR Foundation has proposed a comprehensive "Four-Pillar Strategy" for South Korea. As the traditional s

Korea Post to Issue Commemorative Stamps Marking 150th Birth Anniversary of Baekbeom Kim Gu 

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Korea Post to Issue Commemorative Stamps Marking 150th Birth Anniversary of Baekbeom Kim Gu 

SEOUL — The Korea Post, under the Ministry of Science and ICT, announced on August 20, 2026, that it will issue 528,000 commemorative stamps to honor the 150th anniversary of the birth of Baekbe

Korean fintech expertise is making significant strides in the Vietnamese financial market, signaling a new era where "work records" serve as a foundation for credit.

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Korean fintech expertise is making significant strides in the Vietnamese financial market, signaling a new era where "work records" serve as a foundation for credit.

LIFT and Hana Ratings Forge Strategic Partnership for Financial Inclusion LIFT Vietnam, a fintech company operating an AI-driven Earned Wage Access (EWA) platform, announced on August 19 that it has

Advancing the Era of ‘Green Ammonia’: KIST Develops High-Efficiency Catalyst for Ambient Ammonia Production

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Advancing the Era of ‘Green Ammonia’: KIST Develops High-Efficiency Catalyst for Ambient Ammonia Production

Ammonia, a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen, is a vital chemical for modern agriculture and industry, with annual global consumption exceeding 150 million tons. Traditionally, it serves as the corner

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Let’s recycle the old blankets in Jeju Island’s closet instead of incinerating them.

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Let’s recycle the old blankets in Jeju Island’s closet instead of incinerating them.

[Global Economic Times] Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is the first in the country to implement a ‘used blanket circular economy pilot project’. Jeju Island signed a business agreem

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Genesis Unveils the GV90: A New Benchmark for Future Luxury Mobility 

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The Sunset of an Era: 3G Network Fades into History

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A New Chapter in Oncology: Moderna’s mRNA Cancer Vaccine Achieves Landmark Phase 3 Success 

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"Afraid of the Food Bill, Staying In": How High Inflation is Severing the Ties of Human Connection

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South Korean Police Officer Suspended for Stealing AirPods at Gym, Caught via Bluetooth

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Unlocking the Mystery of 'Beat Signals' in Quantum Materials: Korean Researchers Reveal the Hidden Cause

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Beyond Semiconductors: China Accused of Copying US Robot Designs

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"Family Photos for 49,000 Won"—The Outrageous 7.15 Million Won Studio Bill That Shocked Korea

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KOMSCO Launches Official Commemorative Medals for the 150th Birth Anniversary of Baekbeom Kim Koo, Designated as a UNESCO Anniversary Year 

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President Lee Proposes New Peace Vision for Korean Peninsula on 81st Liberation Day 

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POSCO Group Expands Battery Materials Partnership with China’s Ronbay Group, Forging Ahead into the Chinese Market

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Applied Materials Shatters Records with Q3 2026 Earnings Driven by AI Surge

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HD Hyundai and TerraPower Accelerate Cooperation for Next-Generation SMR Commercialization 

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Real-Life 'Catch Me If You Can': Former Flight Attendant Admits to Multi-Year Pilot Impersonation Scheme

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Joonggonara Enters 'Doorstep Courier' Arena as South Korean Re-Commerce Last-Mile Battle Escalates

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K-Medical Aesthetics Soar as Exports Fuel Record-Breaking Earnings

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Semiconductor Boom Lifts Growth Outlook, Yet Job Creation Falters

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Geoje Shipyards Resume Normal Operations After Record Flooding

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The Battle for the Luxury SUV Crown: Audi Q9 Joins the Fray as Genesis Readies GV90

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Samsung Electronics Enters a Strong Recovery Phase, Eyeing a Potential Rebound Past Recent Lows

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LG and NVIDIA Forge "Physical AI" Alliance to Lead Future Robotics and AI Infrastructure

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Trump Clears Path for Foreign Shipbuilders to Construct U.S. Navy Vessels; Hanwha Ocean Poised for Opportunity

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