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PPP leadership hopefuls intensify attacks on ex-leader Han Dong-hoon
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Ruling People Power Party (PPP) leadership hopefuls are intensifying their attacks on former interim leader Han Dong-hoon, who is leading the polls of the four-way race.
on Sat, 1AM
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ASEAN-Korea Centre hosts sustainable waste management seminar in Laos
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Representatives from government agencies and the private sector of the waste management industry participated in the seminar, which included three key events: the Mekong-Korea Sustainable Waste Management Seminar, a site visit to the Integrated Resources Recovery Centre and the Mekong-Korea...
on Thu, 7PM
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Gov't vows to address safety concerns after lithium battery fire kills 23
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The Ministry of Environment is making efforts to address growing concerns over the potential fire risks associated with electric vehicle charging facilities after 23 people died in a fire at a lithium battery plant in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province.
on Thu, 6AM
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Last week, there was another deadly accident in Korea. Twenty-three poor souls died unnecessarily in a battery factory fire in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province. The nation is once again “ashamed.” This follows a long list of recent accidents and tragedies, many of which might have been avoided by...
on Thu, 3AM
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Korea aims to attract 150,000 professionals from abroad by 2035
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Korea aims to attract 150,000 professional workers from abroad by 2025, more than doubling the number from 72,000 in 2023, seeking to enhance productivity amid a shrinking working-age population, according to the government, Wednesday.
on Wed, 2PM
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Hyundai Motor, LGES complete building joint EV battery plant in Indonesia
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Hyundai Motor Group said Wednesday it has completed construction of an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant built jointly with LG Energy Solution in Indonesia, allowing the Korean automotive giant a fully-integrated EV production system in the Southeast Asian nation.
on Wed, 7AM
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Online petitioners calling for Yoon's impeachment reach 1 mil.
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The number of people demanding the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol surpassed the 1 million mark Wednesday on the National Assembly's petition website.
on Wed, 6AM
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Military to require drug tests for all new conscripts starting July 10
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The yearly number of drug offenders surpassed the 20,000 mark for the first time last year, driven by increases among young people and women, a report showed Wednesday. ...
on Wed, 1AM
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S. Korean military says NK claim of successful missile test-firing likely a 'lie'
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North Korea's claim of a successful test-fire of a new missile is likely a 'lie,' South Korea's military said Tuesday, in the latest dismissal of the North's weapons test assertions.
on Wed, 12AM
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Driver booked for investigation in deadly car crash in heart of Seoul
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At least nine people were killed and four others injured when a sedan crashed into pedestrians in downtown Seoul on Monday night, police said, creating chaos in the typically crowd...
on Wed, 12AM
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LG Energy Solution to supply LFP batteries to Renault
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LG Energy Solution secured a contract to supply lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries to French carmaker Renault, a sector where Chinese manufacturers have been dominant, becoming the first Korean battery cell maker to supply LFP batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), the battery maker said Tuesday.
on Tue, 9AM
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Yoon calls for scientific safety measures against hard-to-extinguish fires
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President Yoon Suk Yeol called Tuesday for scientific safety measures to address rising concerns over hard-to-extinguish fires after a lithium battery plant went up in flames last week and killed nearly two dozen workers.
on Tue, 3AM
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Korea to create deputy prime minister-level body to tackle low birthrate
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Korea will create a deputy prime minister-level ministry tasked with tackling the low birthrate and aging population as the country faces a demographic crisis, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced Monday.
on Mon, 2PM
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North Korea switches TV transmission to Russia satellite from Chinese
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North Korea has switched the transmission of state TV broadcasts to a Russian satellite from a Chinese one, South Korea's unification ministry said on Monday, making the monitoring of such broadcasts a challenge for the South's government agencies and media.
on Mon, 1PM
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Australia doubles foreign student visa fee in migration crackdown
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Australia said on Monday it had more than doubled the visa fee for international students, the latest move by the government to rein in record migration that has intensified pressure on an already tight housing market.
on Mon, 1PM
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Korean police launch international platform to fight child pornography
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Korea has launched an online platform to work with other countries in fighting international sex crimes targeting children.
on Mon, 12PM
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Gov't to devise safety measures for foreign workers
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The government plans to announce measures to strengthen industrial safety for foreign workers later this month following last week's deadly fire at a battery plant that claimed 23 lives, including 18 foreigners, the labor minister said Monday.
on Mon, 7AM
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LGES halts construction of US ESS battery line after slowdown in EVs
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LG Energy Solution (LGES), Korea's leading battery maker, said Friday it has suspended the construction of a battery production line for energy storage systems (ESS) in its Arizona plant.
on Sun, 3PM
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Attacker wounds police officer guarding Israel's embassy in Serbia before being shot dead
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An attacker with a crossbow wounded a Serbian police officer guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade on Saturday, Serbia’s interior ministry said. The officer responded by fatally shooting the assailant.
on Jun 29
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Memoir stirs political debate over Yoon's remark regarding Itaewon tragedy
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A memoir by former National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin-pyo has sparked political debate with the claim that President Yoon Suk Yeol speculated the 2022 Itaewon crowd crush may have been fabricated.
on Jun 29
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S. Korea, Japan reaffirm close coordination to deter NK threats after Kim-Putin talks
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Senior diplomats of South Korea and Japan reaffirmed Friday their commitment to closely working together to deter North Korean threats amid the growing military cooperation between Russia and the North, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
on Jun 29
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Biden's shaky debate has overseas allies bracing for Trump return
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While the first U.S. presidential debate of the 2024 race dwelled little on foreign policy, a shaky performance by President Joe Biden will have America's allies steeling for the return of Donald Trump, analysts say.
on Jun 29
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LGES halts construction of US ESS battery line after slowdown in EVs
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LG Energy Solution (LGES), Korea's leading battery maker, said Friday it has suspended the construction of a battery production line for energy storage systems (ESS) in its Arizona plant.
on Jun 28
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The National Institute of Chemical Safety, an executive agency under the Ministry of Environment, announced, Thursday, that it will revise guidelines for five hazardous chemicals f...
on Jun 28
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US to oppose potential NK worker dispatch to occupied Ukrainian territory: State Dept.
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The United States will oppose any cooperation between Russia and North Korea on Russia-occupied parts of Ukraine's territory, a State Department official said Wednesday, amid speculation that North Korean workers could potentially be sent there for reconstruction work.
on Jun 28
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Korea halts battery maker's operations as it probes deadly blaze
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Korean authorities ordered a halt on Wednesday to the operations of a manufacturer of lithium batteries after a fire killed 23 people, as they investigate three company officials for suspected safety violations.
on Jun 27
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81% of college students, 62% of employees in Asia Pacific use generative AI: Deloitte report
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A survey has found that university students and corporate employees frequently use generative AI in their lives at remarkably high rates across the Asia-Pacific region.
on Jun 26
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Hyundai Motor, Kia's cooling technology gains recognition at Cannes Lions
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Hyundai Motor and Kia received recognition from global media and marketers in Cannes, France, for their contributions to humanity through advanced technology, as the car brands shared the case of its dramatic reduction of vehicle interior temperatures, Hyundai Motor Group said Friday.
on Jun 26
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Immigrant worker deaths in battery plant fire lay bare safety risks they face
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The high proportion of immigrant workers in the death toll from the recent deadly fire at a battery plant has laid bare the significant workplace safety hazards they face, at a time when Korea hosts its largest-ever foreign workforce.
on Jun 26
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3 battery factory officials booked over deadly fire
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Three officials at lithium battery maker Aricell were booked Wednesday for allegedly violating the industrial safety laws in connection with this week's deadly factory fire that claimed 23 lives, labor authorities said.
on Jun 26
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Hateful comments against foreign nationals appear online after deadly fire at battery plant
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A devastating fire at a Korean lithium battery factory claimed the lives of 23 workers. The fact that 18 of the victims were foreign nationals highlights the harsh working conditio...
on Jun 26
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Seoul voices regret over Russia-NK commitment to military technology cooperation
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North Korea and Russia have agreed to offer military assistance 'without delay' if either is attacked under a new partnership treaty signed after this week's summit, Pyongyang's st...
on Jun 26
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Samsung's AI-powered refrigerator helps owners save energy
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Samsung Electronics unveiled the industry's first refrigerator that utilizes artificial intelligence and semiconductor technology as a cooling power source in addition to conventional compressor technology, helping owners save on utility bills, the company said Thursday.
on Jun 26
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Korea's SK Innovation and SK E&S to pursue merger: Chosun Ilbo
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Korea's SK Innovation, parent of the country's largest oil refiner and battery maker SK On, is expected to pursue a merger with energy affiliate SK E&S, resulting in a 106 trillion won ($76.66 billion) asset company, the Chosun Ilbo, a local newspaper, reported on Thursday.
on Jun 26
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SK On dismisses chief commercial officer amid restructuring
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SK On, the battery manufacturing unit of SK Group, has dismissed its chief commercial officer amid contracting global demand and the group's restructuring efforts, industry sources said Wednesday.
on Jun 26
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[INTERVIEW] Suho opens up about his first period series, EXO-CBX issue
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"I've always given my best effort in every moment, down to the smallest detail. During 'Missing Crown Prince,' I rarely spent time with friends. I would read the script even while eating and continue until I went to sleep," the actor told The Korea Times, during an interview at his agency, SM...
on Jun 26
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N. Korea launches some 350 trash-carrying balloons overnight: Seoul military
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North Korea has launched around 350 trash-carrying balloons toward South Korea overnight, Seoul's military said Tuesday, in what marked the fifth launch of its kind since late last month.
on Jun 25
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Korean battery firms brace for Europe to backpedal on climate goals
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Korean battery makers and materials producers are still betting on the European market, despite a worsening outlook for the continent’s electric vehicle (EV) industry after a recent swing to the far right, according to industry officials, Monday.
on Jun 25
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66% of young Koreans dependent on parents
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Kim Young-joon, 30, says he increasingly bickers with his parents over minor issues, as the years go by. Despite obtaining a master’s degree, he turned down multiple job offers because he felt they didn't match his educational level, leaving him without employment since then.
on Jun 25
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Fatal battery factory fire exposes Korea's hazardous labor conditions for migrants
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Battery manufacturers are facing growing calls to make safer products, as a local lithium battery plant fire killed 23 people and injured eight on Monday, according to industry off...
on Jun 25
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All-solid-state battery touted as solution to repeated deadly fires
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A devastating fire at a Korean lithium battery factory claimed the lives of 23 workers. The fact that 18 of the victims were foreign nationals highlights the harsh working conditio...
on Jun 25
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Vice FM vows assistance for foreign victims of Hwaseong battery plant fire
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Second Vice Foreign Minister Kang In-sun promised Tuesday that the government will make sure it provides the necessary support to the families of the foreign victims killed in the battery plant fire, her office said.
on Jun 25
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Chinese ambassador 'deeply saddened' by loss of Chinese nationals in fire
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Chinese Ambassador to Seoul Xing Haiming said Tuesday he is 'deeply saddened' by the loss of 17 Chinese nationals in a battery plant fire in Hwaseong the previous day.
on Jun 25
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PM calls for special care for foreign victims of battery plant fire
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Rescue workers retrieved one more body Tuesday after a fire at a lithium battery plant in Hwaseong, south of Seoul, one of the worst chemical plant accidents in the country....
on Jun 25
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One more body retrieved from battery plant fire site
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Prime Minister Han Duck-soo called Tuesday for providing special care to the families of 18 foreign workers who were killed in a battery plant fire in Hwaseong the previous day. ...
on Jun 25
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At least 22 dead in fire at lithium battery plant
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About 20 bodies were found at the site of a lithium battery plant fire in Hwaseong, south of Seoul, on Monday, firefighters said, after the blaze had already left one worker dead a...
on Jun 25
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LS Cable to supply bus ducts to NextStar Energy
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LS Cable & System will supply its latest power cables to NextStar Energy, an electric vehicle (EV) battery maker jointly launched by battery firm LG Energy Solution and carmaker Stellantis, according to the country's leading power cable developer Monday.
on Jun 25
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Korea, EU discuss progress of bilateral FTA, regulations
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Korea's trade ministry said Wednesday that it has discussed the progress of the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union and asked the economic bloc to address growing regulatory uncertainties for exporters.
on Jun 25
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Household debt-to-GDP ratio falls below 100% for first time in over 3 years
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Korea's household debt-to-GDP ratio fell below 100 percent for the first time in three and a half years, influenced by monetary tightening that began in 2021.
on Jun 24
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[EXCLUSIVE] Korea's Buldak noodles recalled in Denmark for being too spicy
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The Danish government has ordered a recall of three types of Buldak Spicy Noodles manufactured by Samyang Foods, famous for being the first instant noodle maker in Korea, citing a risk of acute poisoning due to high levels of capsaicin in the products.
on Jun 24