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By&nbsp Amber Louise Bryce Published on 09/04/2026 - 7:22 GMT+2 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Ryan Gosling doesn't need extra help to sizzle on screen but one item he wears...

Under the plan released Thursday, NCT 127 will release an album and embark on a tour in the third quarter, while NCT Dream will hold a meet-and-greet event for fans in the third quarter before dropping a new album in...

By&nbsp Jerry Fisayo-Bambi &nbspwith&nbsp AP, AFP Published on 09/04/2026 - 8:05 GMT+2 • Updated 8:07 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp In a social media post, Trump said the surge of...

The long-term illness impacting some people who suffered a COVID-19 infection, known as long COVID, could cost OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries a total of $135 billion (almost €116 billion) per year over the next decade. Related...

Breast implants to baby feeding tubes: Microplastics in hospitals Exploring Everyday Microplastic Exposures, funded by Plastic Soup Foundation and The Flotilla Foundation and authored by Leslie, highlights the vast scale of microplastic exposure in daily life. Related How microplastics are...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating remained unchanged at 69 percent, staying at the highest level recorded in the previous survey, a poll showed Thursday. In a National Barometer Survey (NBS) conducted from Monday...

OK By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean relief pitcher Go Woo-suk has been pushed down a rung in the U.S. minor leagues as his hopes of reaching the majors for the first time diminished further. South...

Space mission to image Earth's protective bubble 26 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Patrick Barlow South East UCL Researchers from Dorking will help to launch the space mission A first-of-its-kind space mission is planning to reveal...

The energy crisis is leading millions of households into debt while energy companies make windfall profits. Photograph: Sean Spencer/Alamy View image in fullscreen The energy crisis is leading millions of households into debt while energy companies make windfall profits. Once...

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...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Lotte Card Co. has been notified by the financial watchdog of around 5 billion won (US$3.38 million) in financial penalties and a business suspension of over four months over its massive data leak, informed...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The country's financial watchdog called on local lenders Thursday to heighten their risk management for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and prevent the misselling of such products amid a recent surge in sales of the financial...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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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...

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:...

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...

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...

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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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...