11+ mon, 2+ week ago (147+ words) A 47-year-old woman claiming to have been wrongly jailed for patricide for over two decades is seeking to clear her name ... Kim has been behind bars since March 2000. Kim's father, who was ... - Court ramps up preparation for Yoon's first formal hearing on Jan. 14 - 1 Zelenskyy says Russia lost battalion of N. Korean soldiers in 2 days in Kursk region: report 2 Jeju Air to cut 1,900 flights by March 3 Investigative body weighs options as deadline on Yoon Suk Yeol warrant looms 4 Virginia state flag hung in Gwangju as mayor labels President Yoon Suk Yeol a "tyrant' 5 'It's just subtle, not serious': What Koreans miss when downplaying racism 6 Heavy snow blankets Korea ahead of cold snap 7 Presidential security service under fire for using military to block Yoon's arrest 8 Wealthy Koreans live longer, healthier lives: data...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago (156+ words) Former President Yoon Suk Yeol arrived at the Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul on Monday morning for the third hearing of his criminal insurrection trial. It was his first public appearance at the proceedings after the court revoked earlier permission allowing him to use the underground entrance to avoid media coverage. On his way to the courthouse, the deposed leader remained silent in response to questions from reporters and supporters who had gathered to see him. Former President Yoon Suk Yeol arrived at the Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul on Monday morning for the third hearing of his criminal insurrection trial. It was his first public appearance at the proceedings after the court revoked earlier permission allowing him to use the underground entrance to avoid media coverage. On his way to the courthouse, the deposed leader…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (682+ words) Business Kakao to debut first OpenAI collaboration next month Published : Aug. 7, 2025 - 10:56:43 Kakao said Thursday that it would unveil the first outcome of its collaboration with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, at its annual developer conference "if(kakao)" next month, with plans to launch the product by year-end officially. "We plan to reveal the actual shape of the product in September's "if(kakao)' event. And before our next earnings announcement, we expect everyone will be able to experience it firsthand," said Kakao CEO Chung Shin-a during the company's second-quarter earnings conference call. "Starting in the second half of this year, the artificial intelligence service with the world's largest user base and Korea's dominant mobile platform will join forces to capture the domestic business-to-consumer AI market rapidly." Kakao also unveiled plans to launch Korea's first on-device AI service based on its lightweight…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (583+ words) Business S. Korea to be treated as favored nation for US chip tariffs under trade deal: minister Published : Aug. 7, 2025 - 11:31:35 South Korea will be treated as a most favored nation by the United States in terms of semiconductor exports under a bilateral tariff agreement, the trade minister said Thursday, noting that Korean firms will not be subject to 100 percent duties as announced by US President Donald Trump. "If the US semiconductor tariff rate for MFNs is set at 15 percent, South Korea will also enjoy 15 percent tariffs regardless of the rate going up to 100 percent or 200 percent," Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said in a radio interview with broadcaster SBS. "In the trade deal, the US administration promised to grant us MFN status when imposing tariffs on the semiconductor and bio sectors in the future," Yeo added. Yeo's remarks came after Trump said his…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (518+ words) National Seoul's adjustment to S. Korea-US military drill could put alliance to test: think tank Published : Aug. 6, 2025 - 15:17:29 Despite Seoul floating talks of adjusting the scale and timing of the annual South Korea-US military exercise scheduled for mid-August, doing so would weaken Washington's trust in its decadeslong ally, a report by a local think tank said Wednesday. The report, published in Korean by the state-affiliated Korea Institute for Defense Analyses, said that under current circumstances, an adjustment to the Ulchi Freedom Shield drill could undermine "the efforts and willpower expressed by the US Forces Korea to continue the S. Korea-US joint military exercises." This could weaken both Washington's and the USFK's trust in Seoul, it noted. The think tank also warned that a potential one-sided concession from Seoul in the area of defense, without a proper negotiation with Pyongyang, could devalue the South's…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago (449+ words) Business Caron Bio clears Chinese regulatory hurdle with hair loss shampoo Published : Sept. 2, 2025 - 14:45:18 Caron Bio, a Korean scalp and hair loss care specialist, said Tuesday that its shampoo product has successfully passed all required stages of approval from China's medical regulator, marking a first for a Korean hair loss product. The C3 Da Balmo Shampoo cleared three core assessments " a toxicity test, a human application test and an ingredient stability evaluation. With the green light from China's National Medical Products Administration, the shampoo is now officially registered as a general cosmetic product, enabling nationwide distribution across both online and offline channels in China. This milestone is particularly significant as Chinese regulations on "special cosmetics," including hair loss prevention products, have become increasingly stringent in recent years. The C3 shampoo is now the sole Korean product to have received verification in the region....

2+ mon, 4+ week ago (417+ words) Business LG, Octopus Energy team up on cleantech in Europe Published : Sept. 2, 2025 - 14:45:19 LG Electronics said Tuesday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the UK's largest power supplier, Octopus Energy Group, to expand cooperation in the European clean technology market. Under the agreement, the two companies will develop an integrated solution that combines LG Electronics' high-efficiency heat pumps with Kraken, Octopus' AI-driven energy management platform. The solution is expected to optimize heating and cooling systems, reduce energy bills, and lower carbon emissions. LG Electronics' heat pumps operate by utilizing waste heat or unused heat sources in the surrounding area, resulting in lower carbon emissions and greater energy efficiency compared to heating devices powered by fossil fuels. Octopus' Kraken provides its customers with real-time renewable energy price information, enabling them to choose and use less expensive energy. The two…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago (478+ words) Business Posco International to supply W600b drive motor cores to US EV maker Published : Sept. 2, 2025 - 14:02:28 Posco International has signed an agreement to supply drive motor cores worth 600 billion won ($431 million) for a US-based electric vehicle company. According to media reports Tuesday, the supply deal covers a total of 3 million motor cores, a key component of electric vehicle motors that convert electrical energy into mechanical motion, with the unit price per 1 million cores estimated at 200 billion won. Posco International has declined to disclose the details of the agreement, including the name of the client company, citing confidentiality. Sources reported that the company's milestone achievement came after its aggressive procurement of permanent magnets " critical raw materials for drive motor cores " by significantly reducing its previous 90 percent reliance on China. Drive motor cores utilize electrical steel and permanent magnets made from rare earth elements…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (473+ words) Life&Culture Disney+ bets on midform variety shows Published : Aug. 7, 2025 - 11:14:58 Following Netflix's lead, streamer debuts five programs designed to align with contemporary viewing habits Disney+ is set to launch five midform variety shows starting Aug. 22, each approximately 30 minutes in length, mirroring a format popularized by Netflix. The slate features five programs, each with its own concept and style, scheduled to premiere on fixed days from Friday through Tuesday. Episodes will release daily at 8 a.m., with the lineup expected to run through the end of the year. "We're offering a fresh, flexible viewing experience that aligns with contemporary consumption habits," a Disney+ official said in a statement. "The early morning release schedule allows viewers to engage with the content at their convenience throughout the day." The five shows include: "Anchovy Physical Camp," a hybrid fitness and variety show featuring TV personalities DinDin,…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago (268+ words) Published : Sept. 26, 2025 - 16:17:44 Prime Minister Kim Min-seok conducted a follow-up inspection on Friday at the Gyeongju Expo Grand Park, where preparations are underway for the 2025 APEC Summit scheduled from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1. This marks one of several on-site visits the Prime Minister has made since being tasked by President Lee Jae Myung in July to oversee the summit's infrastructure readiness. During the visit, Kim reviewed progress on key facilities, including the APEC Economic Leaders' Exhibition Hall and the International Media Center. He was joined by officials from the APEC Preparatory Committee, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the local government. Wearing hard hats and safety masks, the delegation toured ongoing construction areas and spoke directly with project managers and workers. This visit follows earlier inspections in mid-July, during which Kim stayed in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, for multiple days to personally…...