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Riyadh financial district targeted, Aramco skyscraper damaged

An Aramco building in Riyadh was targeted in an "attempted attack", the Saudi energy ministry said on Sunday, with eyewitnesses telling AFP the skyscraper sustained damage, after…

The Korea Herald · 6 hrs ago

Poles mourn rare mass killing as authorities say attacker had far-right views

Poland began two days of national mourning on Sunday, after a 24-year-old man with far-right views drove into a busy central square in Krakow and opened fire, killing six people…

The Korea Herald · 7 hrs ago

US military officials visit HD Hyundai shipyard to assess shipbuilding capabilities

Senior US Navy and Marine Corps officials have visited South Korean shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' shipyard to assess its naval shipbuilding capabilities, photos…

The Korea Herald · 7 hrs ago

Netanyahu rival given first chance at forming new government

Israel’s president has designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, as his choice to form the next government. President Isaac Herzog announced his…

The Korea Herald · 7 hrs ago

Taste of Winter: Korea issues first heavy snow advisory of season

South Korea issued its first heavy snow advisory of the autumn season Sunday evening for the mountainous areas of Inje in Gangwon Province. The Korea Meteorological Administration…

The Korea Herald · 8 hrs ago

Gov't weighs W2tr in urgent firefighting aid amid local funding strain

South Korea’s central government and ruling party have agreed to consider providing around 2 trillion won ($1.5 billion) in financial support for urgent, essential firefighting…

The Korea Herald · 8 hrs ago

Vietnam takes baton from Seoul for 2028 gathering of Asia, Oceanian parties

Vietnam will take the baton from Seoul to host the next gathering of ruling and opposition parties from across Asia and Oceania in 2028. The International Conference of Asian…

The Korea Herald · 9 hrs ago

Osmanthus? Meet Korea's trending seasonal scent

Seoul may have skipped much of fall this year, but the city has found another way to experience the season: through the scent of osmanthus. The sweet, delicate floral fragrance has…

The Korea Herald · 10 hrs ago

Lions defeat Wiz for 1st Korean Series title in 12 years

The Samsung Lions are the king of South Korean baseball once again. The Lions hammered the KT Wiz 12-1 in Game 5 of the Korean Series at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in the…

The Korea Herald · 11 hrs ago

N. Korea rolls out its own version of 'cupbap' with over 60 ready-to-eat meals

North Korea is producing more than 60 varieties of ready-to-eat meals resembling South Korea's popular "cupbap," or rice-in-a-cup products, as the regime seeks to showcase advances…

The Korea Herald · 11 hrs ago

Online retailers under fire for listing hanbok as hanfu

South Korean shopping platforms including Coupang and Naver carry listings that label hanbok, Korea’s traditional attire, as hanfu, a traditional Chinese style of dress, Sungshin…

The Korea Herald · 11 hrs ago

Seoul is beginning to look like Christmas

Seoul is hauling out the holly as the city's major department stores unveil seasonal decorations to attract visitors ahead of the holiday. Each retailer is showcasing its take on…

The Korea Herald · 12 hrs ago

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