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S. Korea, China, Japan in talks to hold trilateral summit May 26-27: official
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Underage gamblers getting younger, increasing in number: police
From fake prostitution ring to nonexistent robber, prank calls hamper police
Police tracking down bomb threat on public facility
Man arrested while threatening woman with weapon in Gangnam
Missing S. Korean traveler in Paris found safe after 2 weeks
Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
Defense chiefs of US, Australia, Japan decry NK-Russia military cooperation
US announces extension on graphite use for EV tax credits through 2026
S. Korea, US share need for joint response to China's solar panel excess capacity
Top prosecutor orders speedy investigation into first lady's alleged acceptance of luxury handbag
Lawmakers express woes over Japan's actions against Naver
Medical students file appeal after court denial of injunction to halt quota hike
Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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More Koreans to suffer from 'climate depression': experts
Social affairs
Aug 17, 2023
A growing number of Koreans are suffering from "climate depression," after experiencing extreme heat waves, heavy rains and a typhoon this summer, according to local experts. Although no hard data has been presented, experts believe that the number of people suffering from climate depression will increase significantly in the future. “Already, the World Health Organization is taking the issue of climate depression seriously. If climate change continues, more and more people may s
Breaking silence, N.Korea says US soldier intends to seek asylum
North Korea
Aug 16, 2023
Pyongyang likely to utilize Travis King's case to counter US-led human rights campaigns, say experts
Have food deliveries had their heyday?
Hashtag Korea
Aug 15, 2023
Food delivery app operators struggle with triangular relationship of customers, riders, vendors
Police investigate bomb threat email targeting Seoul City Hall
Social affairs
Aug 14, 2023
The police are investigating an email threatening to blow up Seoul City Hall on this week’s Liberation Day, officials said Monday. According to police, the email stated that high-powered bombs were installed in several locations around Seoul City Hall, with detonation set for 3:34 p.m. Tuesday. The email, sent from a Japanese account to local media outlets, was received Sunday afternoon. The email, sent in English, Japanese and Korean, stated, "There are bombs planted in several place
[70th Anniversary] Joining the dots, connecting people
Newsmaker
Aug 13, 2023
Readers chart The Korea Herald’s evolution from language resource to digital-age cultural bridge
'One of best experiences in life': Scouts unfazed by Jamboree chaos
Social affairs
Aug 11, 2023
Despite all the troubles, some Scouts say they are willing to do it all over again
Jamboree friendship formed over Korean fried chicken
Social affairs
Aug 10, 2023
At ill-fated World Scout Jamboree, local kindness brings warmth
[Korean History] Sampoong: A deep national wound
Hashtag Korea
Aug 9, 2023
1995 collapse of Sampoong Department Store still holds the title of the biggest 'peacetime' death toll in S. Korea
Samsung’s latest foldable phones set preorders record at home
Technology
Aug 8, 2023
Galaxy Z Flip5, Fold5 foldables hit 1 million preorders, near record set by flagship Galaxy S23
[From the Scene] 'Things are improving, we're just enjoying the moment'
Social affairs
Aug 7, 2023
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Seoul to host 2027 World Youth Day
Newsmaker
Aug 7, 2023
South Korea is first Asian country to hold the international Catholic youth festival in 30 years
[Newsmaker] Mass stabbings prompt demand for more power among police
Politics
Aug 6, 2023
South Korea, terrorized by a series of stabbing sprees all over the country in the past month, is pondering if its police need more liberty in deploying force when confronting a suspect. Earlier this month President Yoon Suk Yeol said that the country’s “entire police force would be mobilized” to prevent the recurrence of stabbing attacks at random. But police officers on the front lines complain they are being held liable for use of force even when judged to be necessary on th
Stabbing rampages push S. Korea to seek life sentence without parole
Newsmaker
Aug 4, 2023
The South Korean government said Friday that it will take steps to introduce life sentence without parole as punishment for violent crimes, in response to a series of deadly and seemingly random attacks that have occurred in the past weeks. The announcement came a day after a 22-year-old man injured 14 in what appeared to be a random attack against pedestrians at Seohyeon Station in Bundang, Gyeonggi Province. The culprit -- who showed signs of paranoia -- gave no clear motive to police, fueling
'Ajumma' no more: Housekeepers given new job title, 'house managers'
Social affairs
Aug 3, 2023
Housekeepers in Korea, commonly referred to as “ajumma” or “imo,” have acquired a new job title, "gasa gwallisa," meaning house manager. The Ministry of Employment and Labor, officially announcing the new occupational title Wednesday, asked the general public to use it to refer to domestic workers -- those who provide services such as cleaning, washing, kitchen work and caring for members of a household -- from now on. So far, domestic workers have often been
Rethinking work, vacation in era of 'global boiling'
Social affairs
Aug 2, 2023
Extreme summer heat poses life-threatening risks to outdoor laborers, while making travel more challenging for vacationers
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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