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Pioneer of the World’s First Coffee Mix: Former Dongsuh Foods Vice Chairman Cho Phil-je Passes Away at 101

SEOUL — Cho Phil-je, the former Vice Chairman of Dongsuh Foods and the visionary leader behind the invention of the world’s first "coffee mix," passed away on April 20, 2026. H
The ‘Einstein of Wall Street’ on Market Resilience: "The Fog of War is Lifting, Only Oil Remains"

NEW YORK — Amidst the chaotic clatter of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) floor, one face remains the undisputed icon of American capitalism. With his trademark wild white hair, thick-rimmed g

[Interview] Chairman David Cha of ‘Ethiopia Bet’: "Building a House (Bet) of Self-Reliance Beyond Simple Relief"

[SEOUL = Global Economic Times] "In Amharic, 'Bet' means 'Home.' What we aim to build is not just a physical structure, but a foundation for a life of dignity where people can st

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South Korean Actress Ko Hyun-jung, 54, Stuns with Timeless Beauty in New York: Renowned South Korean actress Ko Hyun-jung, 54, has once again captured the attention of the public with her radiant beauty. On Ap ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.20

Koyote's Kim Jong-min, 45, Ties the Knot in a Star-Studded Ceremony: Kim Jong-min, the beloved member of the long-running Korean pop group Koyote and a prominent figure in Korean variety television, ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.20

Nobel Laureate and Literary Giant Mario Vargas Llosa Passes Away at 89: Lima, Peru - Mario Vargas Llosa, the towering figure of Latin American literature and Nobel Prize laureate, has died at the age of ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.04.18

Unofficial World's Oldest Man Celebrates 125th Birthday in Peru: COCHACHINCHE, Peru - Marcelino Abad Tolentino, a Peruvian man who is unofficially recognized as the world's oldest living person, ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.04.18

Infamous South Korean Swindler Jang Young-ja Receives Another Prison Sentence, Marking 34 Years Behind Bars: SEOUL, South Korea - Jang Young-ja (81), the notorious South Korean con artist who earned the moniker "the biggest swindler" for h ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.04.17

Pillar of Philippine Cinema, Nora Aunor Passes Away at 71, Ending 70-Year Acting Career: Actress Nora Aunor, who became one of the biggest stars in Philippine cinema through a brilliant 70-year acting career, has passed ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.04.17

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Undergoes 6th Abdominal Surgery Due to Complications from 2018 Attack; Health Deteriorates Amid Coup Attempt Trial: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (70) shared his health status on social media after undergoing his sixth abdominal surge ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.04.17

"My Father's Death Could Have Been Prevented If the Medical Team Had Done Their Jobs Properly," Maradona's Daughter Testifies in Court: Diego Maradona's eldest daughter, Dalma Maradona, tearfully testified in court that her father's death was a preventable tragedy c ...; Desk 2025.04.17

Katy Perry and Bezos' Fiancée Achieve Successful All-Female Spaceflight: A Historic Moment: American pop star Katy Perry and businesswoman Lauren Sánchez, fiancée of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, were among six ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.17

Boryeong City's Kim Sang-tae, Head of Coastal Fisheries Federation, Receives Prime Minister's Commendation at the 14th Fishermen's Day Ceremony: Mr. Kim Sang-tae, Chairman of the Coastal Fisheries Federation residing in Boryeong City, was presented with the Prime Minister's ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.17

Dimon Warns U.S. Credibility at Risk Amid Presidential Tariff Policies: Jamie Dimon, the Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase and a towering figure in the landscape of American finance, has issued ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.16

SK Group Chairman Warns of Protracted Trade War, Advocates for 'Mega Sandbox' Innovation: Choi Tae-won, Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and SK Group (pictured), has cautioned that the trade ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.14

Model Lucy Markovic, who rose to fame on “Australia’s Next Top Model” and later walked runways for the likes of Armani and Versace, has died age 27.: Her agency, Elite Model Management, announced her death via social media on Thursday, saying she had been battling a rare brain co ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.04.14

Celebrity Chef Yoon Nam-no Reveals Past Bullying Experience in Australia: Renowned chef Yoon Nam-no recently shared a deeply personal and painful experience of being bullied while working in Australia dur ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.14

Colorado Volunteer Pilots Fly Patients to Denver for Life-Saving Treatment: COLORADO - At the Colorado Air and Space Port, angels with wings regularly come and go, part of a volunteer organization that help ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.12

Nevada Man Arrested After Claiming 7 Tigers Were His Emotional Support Animals: Pahrump, Nevada – A 71-year-old Nevada man, Carl Mitchell of Pahrump, was arrested on Wednesday after claiming that the seve ...; Desk 2025.04.12

Desperate "Help Me" Leads to Timely Rescue Through Coordinated Emergency Response: A solitary, indistinct plea for help received by the provincial fire department's 119 emergency hotline on April 1st at 8:57 PM KS ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.04.11

Singapore Polytechnic's Sole Non-Chinese Member Captivates Stage with Chinese Traditional Instrument 'Dizi': Singapore - Muhammad Iman Mohamed Irfan, 18, who understands only basic Chinese words like "lianxi" (practice) and "zhunbei" (prep ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.11

The Late Lee Ek Tieng: Pioneer in Building Singapore's Public Health and Water Systems: Singapore - Behind Singapore's remarkable transformation lies the dedication of the late Lee Ek Tieng, an outstanding civil servan ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.11

"Korea is the Philippines' Most Important Economic and Strategic Partner... Cooperation Even More Crucial": MANILA, Philippines - In a recent interview with a media outlet during his visit to Korea, the Philippine President's Special Advi ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.04.11