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Korean Air Lines sees operating profit fall 36 percent

Korean Air Lines reported a 36 percent decline in operating profit to 468 billion won ($356.5 million) in the second quarter, with robust performance in the...

Yoon pledges more support to secondary battery industry

President Yoon Suk Yeol promised more government support for the nation’s secondary battery industry, especially in the reclaimed land of Saemangeum, North Jeolla. “Secondary batteries,...

Health authorities recommend masks again in Korea as Covid-19 spikes

The chief of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) urged Koreans to reconsider their choice to go mask-free as the daily average...

Human rights groups call on Seoul to address North’s captives

South Korea's new unification minister, Kim Yung-ho, will meet this week with the heads of civic groups dedicated to bringing home people held against...

Stocks finish at a 52-week high led by tech gains

Stocks finished higher for a fourth consecutive day Tuesday to reach a 52-week high, led by strong tech stocks. The won fell against the...

Drone delivery service launched for urban areas in Korea

BGF Retail, the operator of the CU convenience store chain, launched a drone delivery service at outdoor swimming pool areas in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, on...

Trilateral summit will be first of its kind, Seoul’s envoy says

The trilateral leaders’ summit between Korea, the United States and Japan scheduled later this month will be a first of its kind, Korea's envoy...

CJ Cheiljedang sells 60% take in Chinese subsidiary for $236M

CJ Cheiljedang sold its entire 60 percent of ownership stake in Chinese food subsidiary Sichuan Jixiangju Food for 300 billion won ($235.5 million). The shares were acquired by...

Costco faces public backlash for cart pusher death

Costco Korea is under fire after its country manager allegedly made blunt remarks at the funeral of an employee who died while working as...

Seoul dismisses Pyongyang’s report on South’s human rights

The Unification Ministry on Monday hit back at North Korea's latest report on the state of South Korean human rights, which included a myriad...