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Koreans support U.S. alliance, but wary of clash with China

Koreans are carefully weighing the possible consequences of expanded security cooperation with the United States, especially regarding possible conflicts with China, a survey suggests. In...

Prime minister hopeful ‘shuttle diplomacy’ with China will begin

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo told President Yoon Suk Yeol in a Cabinet meeting Monday that he and the Chinese leader discussed hopes for "shuttle...

Crab-crazy Korea to solve Italy’s crustacean invasion

Korea, the biggest crab-loving nation in the world, is looking to import blue crabs from Italy, where the crustaceans are proving a headache. The blue...

Vietnam, Indonesia emerge as key target markets for Lotte

HANOI — Lotte Chairman Shin Dong-bin cited Vietnam and Indonesia as key target markets for the Korean retail conglomerate during the grand opening ceremony...

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BY ESTHER CHUNG

Court dismisses arrest warrant request for Yoo Ah-in over drug use for second time

A Seoul court on Thursday dismissed an arrest warrant request for Yoo Ah-in, an actor charged with illegal drug use, for the second time. The...

Korean Air donates $25 million to Science Center, building ‘Korean Air Aviation Gallery’

  Korean Air is set to have a dedicated aviation gallery in a new air and space museum in Los Angeles. On September 20, Korean Air...

Korean consumers upset over Apple’s iPhone 15 pricing

Apple's decision to uphold the price range for its newest iPhone 15 series versus the 14 series was welcomed by consumers in most countries....

Reforms to protect teachers against harassment in Korea pass

The National Assembly on Thursday passed four laws aimed at enhancing protection for teachers against harassment. One of the reforms prohibits schools from removing a...

Seoul imposes sanctions over illegal arms deals with Pyongyang

South Korea levied fresh unilateral sanctions on individuals and entities involved in North Korea's illegal weapons trade with Russia and other countries Thursday, hours...