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Hyundai Motor Group and Misk Foundation Conclude Urban Innovation Leadership Program
Hyundai Motor Group and the Misk Foundation have successfully completed the Urban Innovation Leadership Program in Seoul.
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Lee Embarks on Diplomatic Trip to the U.S. and Mexico
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3 Military Officers Injured in Suspected Landmine Explosion at DMZ
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View allHyundai Motor Group and Misk Foundation Conclude Urban Innovation Leadership Program
Hyundai Motor Group and the Misk Foundation have successfully completed the Urban Innovation Leadership Program in Seoul.
Lee Embarks on Diplomatic Trip to the U.S. and Mexico
President Lee Jae Myung has started a diplomatic journey to strengthen ties with the U.S. and Mexico.
Unification Minister Calls for Renewed Dialogue with North Korea
During a meeting with former U.S. envoy Stephen Biegun, South Korea's Unification Minister emphasized the need for renewed dialogue with North Korea.
3 Military Officers Injured in Suspected Landmine Explosion at DMZ
Three South Korean military officers were injured in a suspected landmine explosion during an operation at the DMZ.
Top S. Korean, U.S., Japanese Diplomats Reaffirm N.K. Denuclearization Goal
Senior diplomats from South Korea, the U.S., and Japan met in Washington to reaffirm their commitment to North Korea's denuclearization and the importance of dialogue.
North Korea Fires Two Short-Range Missiles Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles shortly before a key summit between U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi.
S. Korea, U.S., Japan Hold Consultations Over N. Korea's Missile Launches
Senior diplomats from South Korea, the U.S., and Japan discussed North Korea's recent missile tests.
North Korea Denounces Sanctions Report as 'Illegal', Defends Overseas Labor
North Korea has condemned a sanctions report as illegal, asserting its overseas labor practices are legitimate.
Top S. Korean, U.S., Japanese Diplomats Reaffirm N.K. Denuclearization Commitment
Diplomats from South Korea, the U.S., and Japan emphasize denuclearization and urge North Korea to engage in dialogue.
Government Plans 1.19 Million Public Sale, Rental Homes
South Korea's government aims to provide 1.19 million homes to stabilize housing prices.
Korea Zinc's U.S. Project Clears Environmental Impact Assessment
Korea Zinc's $7.4 billion project in the U.S. has passed an environmental assessment.
Seoul, Washington Still in Tough Negotiations Over Investment Projects
South Korea and the U.S. are engaged in challenging negotiations regarding investment projects ahead of a parliamentary briefing.
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South Korea, U.S., Japan FMs Set for Talks in New York
BTS’s Jimin Earns His 1st Solo RIAJ Platinum Certification For Streaming In Japan
Ningning Announced As New Ambassador For Bvlgari
Watch: Kim Min Ha, Han Sun Hwa, And More’s Lives Intersect At The Same Café In “The Table: Day And Night”
ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Han Bin Gears Up For Solo Debut With Scheduler For 1st EP “DEAD:ALIVE”
Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix to Complete Share Buybacks by Mid-November
Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, MONSTA X Lead Billboard World Albums Chart
Byeon Woo Seok’s Agency Issues Warning Against Privacy Invasions
KBS Cancels Weekend Broadcasts of 'A Love Other Than Yours' and 'Love on the Menu'
FM Cho Meets U.S. Lawmakers to Discuss Alliance and Regional Security
N.K. Leader's Sister Slams U.S.-Led Maritime Drill, Vows Nuclear Build-Up
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See allNorth Korea Fires Two Short-Range Missiles Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles shortly before a key summit between U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi.
S. Korea, U.S., Japan Hold Consultations Over N. Korea's Missile Launches
Senior diplomats from South Korea, the U.S., and Japan discussed North Korea's recent missile tests.
North Korea Denounces Sanctions Report as 'Illegal', Defends Overseas Labor
North Korea has condemned a sanctions report as illegal, asserting its overseas labor practices are legitimate.
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Samsung Heavy Industries Wins Order for Four More LNG Carriers, Sticking to 'Selective' Strategy
Samsung Heavy Industries has secured a contract to build four liquefied natural gas carriers worth 1.4078 trillion won for an Oceania-based shipowner, extending a strategy of prioritizing high-margin gas carriers even after meeting its commercial-vessel order targets.
Samsung Heavy Industries Lands $1.22 Billion Order for LNG Carriers and Tankers
Samsung Heavy Industries said Monday it won a 1.65 trillion-won contract to build four LNG carriers and two oil tankers for an undisclosed Oceania buyer, lifting its shares and pushing 2026 orders to $11.7 billion.
LG Energy Solution's Battery Investment in Lansing Region Surpasses $2 Billion
LG Energy Solution's cumulative investment in its Delta Township battery plant near Lansing, Michigan has topped $2 billion, cementing the region's role in the company's U.S. expansion in EV and energy-storage batteries.
Economy
See allGovernment Plans 1.19 Million Public Sale, Rental Homes
South Korea's government aims to provide 1.19 million homes to stabilize housing prices.
Korea Zinc's U.S. Project Clears Environmental Impact Assessment
Korea Zinc's $7.4 billion project in the U.S. has passed an environmental assessment.
Seoul, Washington Still in Tough Negotiations Over Investment Projects
South Korea and the U.S. are engaged in challenging negotiations regarding investment projects ahead of a parliamentary briefing.
Companies
See allSamsung Heavy Industries Wins Order for Four More LNG Carriers, Sticking to 'Selective' Strategy
Samsung Heavy Industries has secured a contract to build four liquefied natural gas carriers worth 1.4078 trillion won for an Oceania-based shipowner, extending a strategy of prioritizing high-margin gas carriers even after meeting its commercial-vessel order targets.
Samsung Heavy Industries Lands $1.22 Billion Order for LNG Carriers and Tankers
Samsung Heavy Industries said Monday it won a 1.65 trillion-won contract to build four LNG carriers and two oil tankers for an undisclosed Oceania buyer, lifting its shares and pushing 2026 orders to $11.7 billion.
LG Energy Solution's Battery Investment in Lansing Region Surpasses $2 Billion
LG Energy Solution's cumulative investment in its Delta Township battery plant near Lansing, Michigan has topped $2 billion, cementing the region's role in the company's U.S. expansion in EV and energy-storage batteries.
Technology
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Naver has decided to withdraw from its acquisition of the food delivery platform Baedal Minjok.
LG Display Runs Factories at Full Capacity, Yet Losses Persist
LG Display kept its core panel plants running at near 100% utilization in the second quarter, but falling panel prices dragged the company back into an operating loss just one quarter after returning to profit.
Korean Air Rolls Out Generative AI System to Speed Up Aircraft Maintenance Analysis
Korean Air has begun operating a new generative AI-powered system, built with LG CNS and AWS, that lets mechanics query maintenance records in plain language and automatically surfaces defect trends across its fleet.
Hyundai
See allHyundai Motor Group and Misk Foundation Conclude Urban Innovation Leadership Program
Hyundai Motor Group and the Misk Foundation have successfully completed the Urban Innovation Leadership Program in Seoul.
South Korea's Auto Exports Plummet 29.8% in August
South Korea's automobile exports saw a significant decline in August, dropping 29.8% year-on-year.
Hyundai Motor to Supply 480 Hydrogen Buses to Sunjin Group by 2032
Hyundai Motor has secured a contract to supply 480 hydrogen buses to Sunjin Group by 2032, highlighting South Korea's commitment to clean energy.
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South Korea's Auto Exports Plummet 29.8% in August
South Korea's automobile exports saw a significant decline in August, dropping 29.8% year-on-year.
Lotte Shopping, KT, Hanwha Systems, LS and Kia Among Today's Key Corporate Filings
South Korea's stock exchange saw a fresh batch of major regulatory disclosures on September 11, with Lotte Shopping, KT, Hanwha Systems, LS and Kia among the listed companies reporting notable corporate and financial actions.
Korea's Markets Brace for U.S. Inflation Data as Seoul Bets Big on AI and Chips
With U.S. CPI and a Fed meeting looming, South Korea enters the second week of September carrying its own inflation pressure, a fresh rate hike, and a record AI-focused 2027 budget that puts semiconductors back at the center of the growth story.
Samsung
See allSamsung Electronics, SK Hynix to Complete Share Buybacks by Mid-November
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are expected to finalize their share buybacks by mid-November, bolstering the domestic stock market.
Seoul Stocks End Almost Flat as Investors Weigh Fed's Rate Hike
Seoul stocks closed nearly unchanged as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in three years.
Seoul Shares Rise Late Wednesday Morning on Tech Gains
Seoul's stock market saw gains in the technology sector as investors reacted cautiously to upcoming economic decisions.
LG
See allGovernment Plans 1.19 Million Public Sale, Rental Homes
South Korea's government aims to provide 1.19 million homes to stabilize housing prices.
Korea Zinc's U.S. Project Clears Environmental Impact Assessment
Korea Zinc's $7.4 billion project in the U.S. has passed an environmental assessment.
Seoul, Washington Still in Tough Negotiations Over Investment Projects
South Korea and the U.S. are engaged in challenging negotiations regarding investment projects ahead of a parliamentary briefing.
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Politics
See allHyundai Motor Group and Misk Foundation Conclude Urban Innovation Leadership Program
Hyundai Motor Group and the Misk Foundation have successfully completed the Urban Innovation Leadership Program in Seoul.
Lee Embarks on Diplomatic Trip to the U.S. and Mexico
President Lee Jae Myung has started a diplomatic journey to strengthen ties with the U.S. and Mexico.
Unification Minister Calls for Renewed Dialogue with North Korea
During a meeting with former U.S. envoy Stephen Biegun, South Korea's Unification Minister emphasized the need for renewed dialogue with North Korea.
Defense
See allKAI Rolls Out First Mass-Production KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet
Korea Aerospace Industries has unveiled the first mass-production unit of its KF-21 Boramae fighter, marking the program's shift from prototype testing to full-scale serial manufacturing.
KAI Signs $460 Million Deal to Add Air-to-Ground Strike Capability to KF-21 Fighter
Korea Aerospace Industries has signed a 685.9 billion won contract with South Korea's defense procurement agency to test and integrate ground-attack capabilities into the KF-21 Boramae fighter, expanding the jet's role beyond air-to-air combat.
Hanwha Group to Invest $299 Million in Its US Defense Subsidiaries
Hanwha Group is pouring $299 million into two of its American units, Hanwha Defense USA and Hanwha Futureproof, as it accelerates its push into the U.S. defense procurement market. The move comes days after Hanwha Defense USA was picked as the sole contractor for a U.S. Army wheeled artillery prototype program.
Financial Markets
See allSamsung Electronics, SK Hynix to Complete Share Buybacks by Mid-November
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are expected to finalize their share buybacks by mid-November, bolstering the domestic stock market.
Samsung C&T Shares Slide Over 3% in Tuesday Morning Trading
Samsung C&T shares dropped 3.27% shortly after the market opened on September 14, with the stock swinging between 372,000 and 347,000 won during the session.
Samsung Life's H1 2026 Profit Jumps 36% as Investment Gains Mask Weaker Insurance Core
Samsung Life Insurance posted a 35.8% surge in first-half net profit to 1.89 trillion won, but the headline growth relied heavily on investment income after core insurance service results fell 35.9%, prompting a share price drop.
Games
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BTS’s Jimin Earns His 1st Solo RIAJ Platinum Certification For Streaming In Japan
Jimin of BTS has achieved his first solo RIAJ Platinum certification for streaming in Japan.
Ningning Announced As New Ambassador For Bvlgari
aespa's Ningning has been appointed as the new ambassador for Bvlgari.
Watch: Kim Min Ha, Han Sun Hwa, And More’s Lives Intersect At The Same Café In “The Table: Day And Night”
The upcoming film 'The Table: Day and Night' features intertwined stories of love at a café.
K-pop
See allBTS’s Jimin Earns His 1st Solo RIAJ Platinum Certification For Streaming In Japan
Jimin of BTS has achieved his first solo RIAJ Platinum certification for streaming in Japan.
ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Han Bin Gears Up For Solo Debut With Scheduler For 1st EP “DEAD:ALIVE”
Sung Han Bin from ZEROBASEONE is set to debut solo with his EP 'DEAD:ALIVE' on October 12.
Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, MONSTA X Lead Billboard World Albums Chart
K-pop groups continue to dominate the Billboard World Albums chart, showcasing their global influence.
Dramas
See allBTS’s Jimin Earns His 1st Solo RIAJ Platinum Certification For Streaming In Japan
Jimin of BTS has achieved his first solo RIAJ Platinum certification for streaming in Japan.
Ningning Announced As New Ambassador For Bvlgari
aespa's Ningning has been appointed as the new ambassador for Bvlgari.
Watch: Kim Min Ha, Han Sun Hwa, And More’s Lives Intersect At The Same Café In “The Table: Day And Night”
The upcoming film 'The Table: Day and Night' features intertwined stories of love at a café.
Culture
See allBTS’s Jimin Earns His 1st Solo RIAJ Platinum Certification For Streaming In Japan
Jimin of BTS has achieved his first solo RIAJ Platinum certification for streaming in Japan.
Ningning Announced As New Ambassador For Bvlgari
aespa's Ningning has been appointed as the new ambassador for Bvlgari.
Watch: Kim Min Ha, Han Sun Hwa, And More’s Lives Intersect At The Same Café In “The Table: Day And Night”
The upcoming film 'The Table: Day and Night' features intertwined stories of love at a café.
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