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Blinken slams North-Russia arms deals during visit to Seoul

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned “two-way street” arms deals between Russia and North Korea during his visit to Seoul on Thursday. “We’re seeing...

Samsung unveils generative AI model ‘Gauss’

Samsung Electronics has introduced its own generative AI model “Samsung Gauss” — named after the German mathematician — with the possibility of applying it...

Seven Korean startups honored for cutting-edge innovations

Seven startups at the forefront of Korea’s technological advances were recognized as the winners during the annual startup conference co-hosted by The JoongAng Media...

Korean president, Japanese prime minister to speak at Stanford University on Nov. 17

Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have reportedly agreed to speak at Stanford University on Nov. 17. The two leaders...

Blinken begins two-day visit to Seoul on Wednesday

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Seoul for a two-day visit on Wednesday. This visit marks Blinken's first trip to South Korea since...

Air Premia marks 1st anniversary, emerges as a viable new option on LA route

  Hybrid service carrier Air Premia launched its Los Angeles route on October 29, 2022, and has since achieved a remarkable average boarding rate of...

Global energy, automobile companies pledge $940 million investment in Korea

Five energy and automobile companies from Thailand, Spain and France pledged to invest a combined $940 million in Korea, submitting investment applications to the...

Unification Minister urges China to protect defectors from North

South Korean Unification Minister Kim Yung-ho called on China to facilitate the relocation of North Korean defectors to a country of their choice and...

Kim Ha-seong is first Korean to win MLB Gold Glove

  Kim Ha-seong of the San Diego Padres became the first Korean player ever to win an MLB Gold Glove on Sunday. Kim won the National...

Samsung family to sell $2B worth of shares to cover inheritance tax

Members of Samsung Group's owning family will sell nearly 2.6 trillion won ($2 billion) worth of shares in Samsung affiliates to cover inheritance taxes,...