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Defense Ministry says North rebuilding guard posts in DMZ

North Korea is rebuilding guard posts and bringing large weaponry inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ), South Korea's Defense Ministry said Monday, four days after...

Korea to double ceiling for immediate tax return for foreign tourists

Tourists and locals on the streets of Myeong-dong in central Seoul The maximum limit of purchases eligible for an immediate tax refund by foreign...

South Korea Gov’t to issue record number of work visas amid labor shortage

The government will issue a record-high 165,000 E-9 visas for migrant workers next year. That’s a 37.5 percent on-year increase from this year’s 120,000. On Monday,...

Hyundai Motor signs MOU with University College London for hydrogen-related research

Hyundai Motor is partnering up with University College London (UCL) to pursue research projects involving carbon-neutral technology, the company said Thursday. Under a memorandum of...

Kim Jong-un praises North’s ‘space guard’ at celebration of spy satellite launch

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un celebrated Pyongyang's successful launch of a military spy satellite during a visit to the headquarters of the regime's space...

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says Yongbyon up and running again

VIENNA, Austria — North Korea is running its Yongbyon nuclear site again, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed Wednesday. “The 5MW (e) reactor was...

Int’l rights groups speak out against Saudi Arabia’s Expo bid

  Fifteen international human rights organizations expressed opposition to Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the World Expo 2030 in a joint letter released Tuesday, citing...

Meth-addled passenger tries to open airplane door midflight in third such incident this year

A 26-year-old aiplane passenger was arrested after attempting to open the emergency exit during midflight. According to the airport police on Thursday, the woman was...

2023 LA Auto Show showcases the latest in automotive innovation

  The 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show, a hub for the latest trends in the North American automotive industry, commenced on November 17 at the...

Korea, Britain agree to deeper cooperation in nuclear sector

Korea and Britain agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the nuclear sector, including the construction of new power plants, the Industry Ministry said Tuesday. The...