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 * Kim says Chinese permanent residents should be stripped of right to vote in
   Korea
 * Samsung chief pays tribute to late UAE president
 * [INTERVIEW] Son Suk-ku portrays different villain in 'The Roundup'
 * Anti-LGBTQ sentiment widespread in Korea: survey
 * Card companies compete in big data transaction market
 * Aspiring urban planners showcase innovative smart city solutions
 * KEPCO to sell all overseas coal power plants following record losses
 * Sales of translated Korean literature increase in domestic market
 * New industry minister meets KCCI chairman to discuss private-led growth
 * Gangwon governor candidate dogged by offensive remarks on uprising
 * Prosecution sets up probe team for financial crimes
 * MBC's 'Tomorrow' denies intentional use of BTS members' name, birthdates
 * Fresh off win, Lee Kyoung-hoon looks to ride momentum into PGA Championship
 * Hanwha E&C struggles with delayed Bismayah project in Iraq
 * Woori Bank steps up ESG efforts with climate governance organization
 * [INTERVIEW] Time to go back to corporation-driven growth: economist
 * FSC's new vice chief stresses risk management amid market uncertainties
 * Fear of deadliest famine in 1990s haunts North Korea amid national lockdown
 * [INTERVIEW] Yoon's efforts to bolster Korea-US alliance will inevitably
   disturb China
   
 * Luna debacle casts ripple effect over Korean stocks


South Korea to join US-led Indo-Pacific economic initiative
South Korea has decided to participate in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
(IPEF), promoted by the United States to counter China's influence in the
region, according to the presidential office, Wednesday. “President Yoon plans
to attend a summit virtually for the launch of the trade and economic initiative
in Japan, May 24,” Kim Tae-hyo, the first deputy director of the National
Security Office, said in a press briefing, adding that there are eight countries
who have joined the trade and economic initiative.
North Korea asks China, Russia for help amid COVID crisis: reports
North Korea has reportedly asked China and Russia for help amid a surge in
COV...

Yoon calls for unity at May 18 Uprising anniversary event
The spirit of the May 18 Uprising is the cornerstone for national unity,
Presi...
Hyundai, Kia to invest W21 tril. in domestic EV biz by 2030

Hyundai Motor Group will invest 21 trillion won ($16.5 billion) by 2030 to
expand its domestic electric vehicle (EV) production and other ...

[INTERVIEW] Cultural asset restorer who brought 'hanji' into heart of Louvre

The ninth-century Quran manuscript and 18th-century pastel portraits of the
Bourbon family, Europe's powerful dynasty that ruled France, S...

Limits of unambiguous foreign policy approach

First, I would like to congratulate you on your inauguration as the President of
the Republic of Korea. The world is eagerly looking at th...






Luna debacle casts ripple effect over Korean stocks
Luna's collapse is stoking fears of aggravating the already-downbeat stock
market sentiment here, as shares of major tech and game firms have experienced
severe crashes in lock-s...
Samsung chief pays tribute to late UAE president
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong paid a visit to the Embassy of
the United Arab Emirates in Seoul, Tuesday, offering condolences for UAE
President Sheikh Khalifa bi...
Anti-LGBTQ sentiment widespread in Korea: survey
People who oppose discrimination against sexual minorities march with their
advocacy groups' flags by the Presidential Office in Yongsan District, Seoul,
May 14, to mark the Inte...
Aspiring urban planners showcase innovative smart city solutions
Yann Shaw, a student of the Technical University of Munich in Germany, was
confident all throughout her virtual presentation of her team's project on
providing a virtual space fo...
Sales of translated Korean literature increase in domestic market
From genre-defying short story collections to picture books with vibrant
visuals, a string of translated Korean literary works have continued to gain
international recognition, a...
Gangwon governor candidate dogged by offensive remarks on uprising
President Yoon Suk-yeol visited the May 18th National Cemetery in Gwangju,
Wednesday morning, to commemorate the popular 1980 pro-democracy uprising in the
southwestern city. He ...
MBC's 'Tomorrow' denies intentional use of BTS members' name, birthdates
Local broadcaster MBC has denied allegations that the production team of its
ongoing series, “Tomorrow,” used BTS members' information in one of the episodes
for a “register of t...
Hanwha E&C struggles with delayed Bismayah project in Iraq
Hanwha E&C's profitability has worsened for the third straight year, as the
builder has continuously failed to get the construction of the Bismayah new city
in Iraq back on track...
[INTERVIEW] Time to go back to corporation-driven growth: economist
The new government headed by President Yoon Suk-yeol should roll back a complex
set of corporate rules, in order to allow big companies to expand investment and
create more quali...
Fear of deadliest famine in 1990s haunts North Korea amid national lockdown
North Koreans call it the Arduous March, also known as the March of Suffering,
one of the deadliest famines which took the lives of countless people in the
impoverished state. St...
Korea to boost monitoring of cooking oil supplies over shortage woes
Korea will beef up monitoring of the cooking oil market and boost its supply
chains on concerns over supply crunches and illegal hoarding, the agriculture
ministry said Wednesday...
Protecting Korea's semiconductor leadership
President Yoon Suk-yeol, congratulations on being chosen to lead the Republic of
Korea's government. I am sure that these are very exciting times for you. It
seems presumptuous o...
Conflict of interest prevention law to take effect this week
A law aimed at preventing conflicts of interest in the public sector will take
effect Thursday, prohibiting about 2 million public officials across the country
from seeking perso...
PSY's first boy group TNX makes much-anticipated debut with EP 'Way Up'
Will rookie boy group TNX follow in the footsteps of PSY - the CEO of its record
label P Nation - and etch their name in K-pop history? The six-piece act, which
is the first boy ...
South Korea, US on alert for possible North Korean ICBM test: official
South Korea and the United States are keeping close tabs on the possibility of
another long-range missile launch by North Korea, a Seoul official said
Wednesday, amid a news repo...
Border guard injured in unidentified blast
A Korean soldier in an Army unit patrolling the inter-Korean border was wounded
in an unidentified explosion during a border defense mission earlier this week,
officials said Wed...
North Korea silent on South Korea's offer for COVID-19 talks for 3rd day:
official
North Korea has remained unresponsive to South Korea's proposal for
working-level consultations on helping the neighboring country in its fight
against a COVID-19 outbreak for th...
US concerned about COVID outbreak in North Korea, no delay in nuclear test
expected: State Dept.
Noth Korea's Kim faces 'huge dilemma' on aid as virus surges
North Korean leader criticizes problem in early response to COVID-19 crisis
Kim says Chinese permanent residents should be stripped of right to vote in
Korea
Kim Eun-hye, the ruling People Power Party's candidate for the governor of
Gyeonggi Province, has reiterated what she says is the need to take away from
Chinese permanent residen...
[INTERVIEW] Son Suk-ku portrays different villain in 'The Roundup'
Actor Son Suk-ku had second thoughts about joining “The Roundup,” the sequel to
“The Outlaws,” because the first installment in the franchise was a huge success
that secured a so...
Card companies compete in big data transaction market
Big data has become another key area of competition among local credit card
companies, with major credit card firms increasing the registration of tradable
big data products on t...
KEPCO to sell all overseas coal power plants following record losses
The Korea Electric Power (KEPCO) said Wednesday it will sell all overseas
coal-fired power plants, including one in the Philippines, as part of efforts to
improve its financial s...
New industry minister meets KCCI chairman to discuss private-led growth
The government will pursue private sector-led economic growth strategies by
modifying regulations that hinder corporate growth and offering incentives to
let companies invest mor...
Prosecution sets up probe team for financial crimes
The prosecution has set up an integrated investigation team for financial crimes
at the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office, in line with new Minister of
Justice Han Dong...
Fresh off win, Lee Kyoung-hoon looks to ride momentum into PGA Championship
Korean PGA Tour golfer Lee Kyoung-hoon has never made the cut at any of the four
major tournaments in men's golf. Fresh off his second career victory on the U.S.
circuit, Lee thi...
Woori Bank steps up ESG efforts with climate governance organization
Woori Bank has clinched a partnership with a local climate governance
organization, as part of its efforts to fulfill an advanced level of
environmental, social and corporate gov...
FSC's new vice chief stresses risk management amid market uncertainties
The new vice chairman of the Financial Services Commission (FSC) presided over a
financial market monitoring meeting on Wednesday morning, stressing the
regulator's determination...
[INTERVIEW] Yoon's efforts to bolster Korea-US alliance will inevitably disturb
China
Chinese leader Xi Jinping's recent invitation for a summit with President Yoon
Suk-yeol has created a rare tension between the two countries about a venue: the
two leaders insist...
Government needs to overhaul digital asset regulations
Despite the fact that cryptocurrency trades are made in trillions of won every
day, the digital asset markets in Korea still stay in the shadow area. There is
an opinion that it ...
Ex-presidential candidates taking leads in parliamentary by-elections: polls
Former presidential candidates Lee Jae-myung and Ahn Cheol-soo are leading their
rivals in the upcoming National Assembly by-elections, polls showed Wednesday.
Game companies set eyes on virtual human projects for non-gaming biz endeavors
Korean game companies are increasingly setting their eyes on projects centered
on virtual human character development, aimed at carving out new endeavors in
non-gaming areas such...
Korea's ESG leaders recognized at ceremony
A group of Korean companies selected as sustainability leaders by Statista, a
German market research firm, were honored during an award ceremony hosted
jointly by The Korea Times...
Inflation in all Korean provinces, major cities up in Q1
Consumer prices rose in all 17 provinces and major cities in the first quarter
as high fuel costs and the economic recovery have put upward pressure on
inflation, data showed Wed...
KDI cuts 2022 growth outlook to 2.8%, ups inflation estimate to 4.2%
Powell: Fed to keep hiking rates until it controls inflation
USFK chief stresses need for 'unfettered access' to THAAD unit in South Korea
U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Paul LaCamera has called for
"unfettered" access to its THAAD missile defense unit here, stressing its
absence would undermine the allianc...
Sequels to hit Korean films await theatrical release this year
As the Korean movie industry makes its way out of the years-long COVID-19
pandemic, sequels to hit local films are spearheading the move to bring
moviegoers back to theaters.

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Cleaning up after 'godoksa,' lonely deaths in Korea
ARMYs begin to boycott BTS's controver...

Yoon vows to rebuild nation by defendi...
Decades-old pub in Euljiro fades into ...

Cramped life in 'gosiwon,' Korea's sma...
 * Companies

CJ, Ottogi uneasy about Harim's tactics to sell new cooked rice
 * SsangYong signs conditional investment deal with KG consortium

 * KEPCO to sell all overseas coal power plants following record losses

 * New industry minister meets KCCI chairman to discuss private-led growth

 * Hyundai, Kia to invest W21 tril. in domestic EV biz by 2030

 * Samsung chief pays tribute to late UAE president

 * Tech

Samsung frequent target of industrial technology theft
 * Game companies set eyes on virtual human projects for non-gaming biz
   endeavors

 * Protecting Korea's semiconductor leadership

 * Competition heats up in urban air mobility market

 * SK launches new AI assistant service 'A.'

 * Blockchain gaming industry concerned over TerraUSD, Luna debacle

 * Finance

Young investors panic-stricken over crash of TerraUSD, Luna cryptocurrencies
 * Card companies compete in big data transaction market

 * Luna debacle casts ripple effect over Korean stocks

 * Woori Bank steps up ESG efforts with climate governance organization

 * Korea to boost monitoring of cooking oil supplies over shortage woes

 * FSC's new vice chief stresses risk management amid market uncertainties

 * Entertainment & Arts

ATEEZ to drop new Japanese EP next week
 * [INTERVIEW] Son Suk-ku portrays different villain in 'The Roundup'

 * MBC's 'Tomorrow' denies intentional use of BTS members' name, birthdates

 * Sequels to hit Korean films await theatrical release this year

 * PSY's first boy group TNX makes much-anticipated debut with EP 'Way Up'

 * Veteran entertainer Song Hae considering leaving 'National Singing Contest'





 * Competition heats up in urban air mobility market
 * 5 Woori Bank branches open exclusively for foreign customers every Sunday
 * India's wheat export ban feared to raise prices of bread, instant noodles
 * The Collective brings 'Bootycandy' to Korea
 * As China says goodbye to 2023 Asian Cup, should Korea step in?
 * Immigrant voter turnout declines in local elections
 * Air Seoul to resume Incheon-Boracay flights next month
 * Ex-baseball coach accused of assault suspended for 100 games by KBO
 * Korean volunteer fighter in Ukraine doesn't regret his action despite facing
   imprisonment at home
 * Gov't urged to increase support for creators when K-culture is hot
   


Editorial
Disregard for neutrality
The National Assembly speaker is supposed to remain nonpartisan in order to
na...
Checking police power
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety has begun discussing ways to rein in
t...

Columns

New initiative, security and summit
The upcoming summit between President Yoon Suk-yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden
wi...

Facing alliance for autocracy
During the 21st century's latest war, histrionic statements abound. Russia's
latest...

Thoughts of the Times
Nuclear war danger, Russia and Ukraine
“In any case, the Americans would not respond disproportionately.” Peggy Noonan,
a ...

 * BTS wins three Billboard Music Awards, marking 6th year to win an award
 * Le Sserafim member Kim Ga-ram's bullying allegations resurface
 * Yeo Jin-goo offers glimpse of his role in new series 'Link: Eat, Love, Kill'
 * How did TikTok become main marketing tool for K-pop?
 * 'Broker,' 'Decision to Leave' to kick off summer blockbuster season
   



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North Korea's trade with China jumps year-on-year in April

North Korea asks China, Russia for help amid COVID crisis: reports
South Korea, US on alert for possible North Korean ICBM test: official
Noth Korea's Kim faces 'huge dilemma' on aid as virus surges
North Korea silent on South Korea's offer for COVID-19 talks for 3rd...
US concerned about COVID outbreak in North Korea, no delay in nuclea...
South Korea, US have 'Plan B' ready in case of North Korean provocat...

Kim says Chinese permanent residents should be stripped of right to ...
Supporting LGBTI+ rights in Korea
Prosecution sets up probe team for financial crimes
Ex-presidential candidates taking leads in parliamentary by-election...
South Korea to join US-led Indo-Pacific economic initiative
SsangYong signs conditional investment deal with KG consortium

KEPCO to sell all overseas coal power plants following record losses
New industry minister meets KCCI chairman to discuss private-led gro...
Hyundai, Kia to invest W21 tril. in domestic EV biz by 2030
Samsung chief pays tribute to late UAE president
Game companies set eyes on virtual human projects for non-gaming biz...
Air Seoul to resume Incheon-Boracay flights next month

Sales of translated Korean literature increase in domestic market
[INTERVIEW] Cultural asset restorer who brought 'hanji' into heart o...
'Almond' by Sohn Won-pyung sells 1 mil. copies
T'way Air to open Incheon-Singapore route this month
Eva Armisen's newest retrospective continues to celebrate 'trivia' o...
The open secrets of Korea's 'namsadang' art troupes

Folk entertainment at a village festival in 1957
The 1893 wreck of the Russian warship, the Vitiaz
My 'Greenlight to Freedom'
Today's inter-country adoption system is not fit for purpose
North Korean artist pursues her dream
Winning Putin style

Disregard for neutrality
Nuclear war danger, Russia and Ukraine
Checking police power
New initiative, security and summit
World Gas Conference in Daegu to discuss 'energy security' issue
As China says goodbye to 2023 Asian Cup, should Korea step in?

Fresh off win, Lee Kyoung-hoon looks to ride momentum into PGA Champ...
Ex-baseball coach accused of assault suspended for 100 games by KBO
Minjee Lee hangs on, wins LPGA Founders Cup over Thompson
Korean Lee Kyoung-hoon defends PGA Tour title in Texas
Blue Jays' Ryu Hyun-jin solid in return from injury
Sweden, Finland to submit NATO membership bid Wednesday

Powell: Fed to keep hiking rates until it controls inflation
Wheat importers in Asia scramble for supplies after Indian export ban
Macron names first French female PM in three decades
Putin warns Finland, Sweden over NATO membership as Ukraine braces f...
VP Kamala Harris, high-powered U.S. delegation visits UAE to honor l...

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