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However, Lee urged officials to embrace such grave economic conditions as an opportunity to improve the nation's economic system as he presided over his first plenary meeting of the National Economic Advisory Council (NEAC) to discuss measures to cushion the...

Artemis II is 'inspiring' a whole generation 18 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Ethan Gudge South of England Susan Charlesworth Susan Charlesworth has trained astronauts for the European Space Agency Susan Charlesworth has a rather rare...

Nature reserve helping restore crane population 12 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Richard Daniel , at RSPB Lakenheath Fen and Alice Cunningham PA Media The UK saw 37 crane chicks born in 2025 bringing the total...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The government has selected 145 prominent and emerging companies to spearhead South Korea's food exports, the agriculture ministry said Thursday, as global demand for Korean cuisine is rapidly growing in line with the popularity...

OK By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fiscal balance improved from a year earlier in the first two months of the year, despite an increase in total government spending, driven by higher tax revenue, the budget...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Remains of salt-producing facilities dating to the Neolithic and Bronze Age have been found in North Korea's southwestern city of Nampho, state media said Thursday. This image from the Korean Central News Agency on...

Offshore investors sold a net US$29.78 billion worth of local stocks last month, following $13.5 billion worth of net selling in February, according to the data from the Bank of Korea (BOK). In the bond market, foreign investors net sold...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The United States' recent adjustment of its metal tariffs will likely reduce the overall administrative burden on South Korean companies, though the impact may differ by item, Seoul's trade minister said Thursday, vowing efforts...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The government will exempt owners of multiple homes from higher capital gains taxes should they file for sales permits by May 9, the finance ministry said Thursday. The ministry said the grace period for...

Shanghai-based production company Youhug Media drew backlash after unveiling two AI-generated actors whose appearances were widely perceived to resemble Chinese film star Zhai Zilu and actresses Zhao Jinmai and Zhang Zifeng. The two actors are completely generated using artificial intelligence....

Advertisement Living Singapore Art Book Fair 2026 drops ‘Walking Exhibitor’ open call after backlash The Walking Exhibitor format was first announced on Apr 6 as part of preparations for the 2026 edition of the fair, where selected participants would display...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Ocean Co. said Thursday it has secured a 393.3 billion-won (US$266 million) deal to build two very large crude carriers (VLCCs) for a shipper in the Oceania region. This undated file photo provided...

Advertisement East Asia Escaped wolf forces school closure in South Korea The wolf dug into the ground and damaged the zoo's installed fence before escaping, said an official from the Daejeon Fire Headquarters. A wolf that escaped from a zoo...

Advertisement Business Dollar wobbles as fragile US-Iran ceasefire keeps markets on edge FILE PHOTO: U.S. dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken March 24, 2026. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST TOKYO,...

Advertisement East Asia US senator urges Taiwan parliament to pass stalled defence spending plan US Senator Jim Banks walks through the Senate Subway in the US Capitol Building during a procedural vote on Mar 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo:...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Heavy rain and strong winds lashed Jeju Island on Thursday, disrupting flights to and from the southern resort island. According to the Korea Airports Corp., 82 domestic flights (42 departures and 40 arrivals) and...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States launched their regular rescue training drills earlier this week aimed at enhancing interoperability between their navies, the South's Navy said Thursday. The Salvage Exercise (SALVEX), which kicked off...

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Tech Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Linux KDE Linux is the purest form of Plasma I've tested - but the install isn't for the meek Linux distros present KDE Plasma with a version customized for that particular OS....

Advertisement World Trump blasts NATO after closed-door Rutte meeting US President Donald Trump met with NATO chief Mark Rutte to address the alliance's support over the Iran conflict and potential troop withdrawals. US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Hong Ra-hee, the widow of late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee, has sold a stake in Samsung Electronics Co. worth nearly 3.1 trillion won (US$2.1 billion) to complete the payment of inheritance taxes on...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on his reelection as the country's top leader and reaffirmed Cuba's commitment to strengthening ties with Pyongyang, the North's state media said Thursday....

OK By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Thursday that volatility in the financial and foreign exchange markets has "somewhat eased" following a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. President Donald Trump...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened lower Thursday as investors still doubt whether a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran will proceed amid woes over different versions of the agreement terms. Iran said it could...

Doosan Bears starter Zach Logue pitches against the Hanwha Eagles during the clubs' Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on April 5, 2026, in this photo provided by the Bears. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)...

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Prosecutors seek Woods' prescription drug records after Florida arrest Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sareen Habeshian Getty Images Prosecutors are seeking all the records connected to Tiger Woods' prescription medications, including dosage and warnings about driving...

Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal 42 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google James Delaney BBC Scotland Doug Allan Doug Allan filmed some of the BBC's most iconic wildlife programmes The acclaimed wildlife cameraman and...

President Donald Trump's administration is considering punishing some members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) that he perceives as unhelpful to the United States during the Iran war, a report said Wednesday. President Donald Trump speaking during the signing...

OK Landmark results Samsung Electronics hits record profits, but sustaining competitiveness is the real test Samsung Electronics' recent performance is a remarkable achievement that lifts confidence in the Korean economy. Its estimated first-quarter revenue and operating profit reached record highs...