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Lee says combining S. Korea's technology with Mexico's industrial base can create new growth

MEXICO CITY-- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said combining the country's technology with Mexico's strong industrial base can create new growth, citing artificial…

The Korea Herald · 18 min ago

2 N. Korean POWs arrived in S. Korea 'several days ago': lawmaker

Two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces arrived safely in South Korea a few days ago, an opposition lawmaker said Thursday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

The Korea Herald · 1 hr ago

S. Korea wins gold in men's kayak four-person 500m racing at Asian Games

NAGOYA -- South Korea won the gold medal in the men's kayak four 500-meter race at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, bringing home the country's first gold in canoe sprint…

The Korea Herald · 2 hrs ago

Trump gives Xi rare welcome at military base on eve of high-stakes summit

WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping in a rare welcome at a military base near Washington on Wednesday, as Xi kicked off his three-day state…

The Korea Herald · 2 hrs ago

Who looks after Seoul’s pets during Chuseok?

As Seoul residents pack their bags for Chuseok, the pets staying behind are creating a holiday rush of their own. Not every pet can join the family trip, leaving owners to choose…

The Korea Herald · 6 hrs ago

[Michael Ignatieff] Middle powers now ‘free world’

Anyone old enough to remember the Cold War will also remember an imagined place called the “free world.” It was where Westerners believed they lived, while Eastern Europeans,…

The Korea Herald · 9 hrs ago

[Wang Son-taek] The president and ‘responsibility overload’

President Lee Jae Myung is facing one of the most difficult moments of his presidency. His approval ratings have fallen into the 30s after exceeding 50 percent several months ago.…

The Korea Herald · 9 hrs ago

Sabre fencer Oh Sang-uk feels Asia's fencing getting stronger

For fencer Oh Sang-uk, who defended his title in the men's individual sabre Wednesday, this year's Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games provided a different experience from his two previous…

The Korea Herald · 17 hrs ago

PM, top U.S. envoy discuss ways to strengthen S. Korea-U.S. alliance

Prime Minister Han Seong-sook met with U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel on Wednesday to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation across various sectors and further…

The Korea Herald · 18 hrs ago

S. Korea adds 3 swimming medals as competition winds down

South Korea swooped up three more medals in the pool at the Asian Games on Wednesday, raising its total to 12 medals with two more days left in Tokyo. Hwang Sun-woo claimed silver…

The Korea Herald · 19 hrs ago

For Gucci Caliente, K-pop went from Microsoft Excel to creative freedom

Norwegian songwriter and producer Gucci Caliente has helped shape some of the most distinctive recent songs from K-pop girl groups Ive and KiiiKiii. The 32-year-old, whose real…

The Korea Herald · 21 hrs ago

Opposition chair slams DP for pressuring Supreme Court chief

The conservative main opposition People Power Party is raising the pressure on the ruling party over its confrontation with Supreme Court Chief Justice Jo Hee-de. At a press…

The Korea Herald · 22 hrs ago

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