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‘Never again’: Lee vows to protect public on anniversary of Itaewon tragedy

A memorial service was held in central Seoul as politicians and bereaved family members, including those from abroad, paid their respects to the victims.

The North vowed to resume its loudspeaker broadcasts. Will border tensions escalate again?

North Korea stated that it will resume its loudspeaker broadcasts by Oct. 31.

(서울=뉴스1) 이재명 기자 = 이재명 대통령이 28일 청와대에서 열린 국민생명안전위원회 제2차 전체회의에서 발언하고 있다. 2026.10.28/뉴스1

Blue House scrambles to clarify Lee’s remarks on multicultural families, foreign workers

Samsung’s record $80.4B profit beats forecasts and tops Microsoft, Alphabet and Meta

JYP denies receiving Nexroc bid as FSS watches for market violations

4.4 million attacks from North Korean IPs put focus on Pyongyang’s cyber capabilities

People wearing winter jackets are seen in central Seoul on Oct. 29.

Seoul's first frost signals weekend chill as nationwide rain returns after brief warmth

Mummified body found in Seoul identified as Chinese man, police say

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Infidelity in a fantasy kingdom: The world of 'The Remarried Empress'

Don't let the castles, frilly ball gowns and magic fool you: At its heart, Disney+'s "The Remarried Empress" is a story of infidelity and divorce.

Korea's digital tech helps unearth first Hellenistic remains in central Turkey

A Korea-Turkey archaeological team has uncovered the first Hellenistic-era structure found at Kultepe-Kanis in 78 years.

Genesis’ GV90 features coach doors and 180-degree swiveling seats.

Here’s how Genesis GV90 safely pulled off pillarless coach doors

Genesis says its production GV90 uses reinforced doors, a hidden B-pillar structure and a roof airbag to make pillarless coach doors safe.

Asian American share of Harvard freshmen climbs to 43% three years after affirmative action ruling

Kospi gives up morning gains as Samsung disappoints and Czech nuclear builders tumble — as it happened

애플의 첫 폴더블 스마트폰 ‘아이폰 듀오’ 내부 화면이 손상된 모습. 지난 23일 출시 이후 화면이 접히는 중앙 부위에 균열이나 흰색 줄이 생겼다는 이용자들의 제보가 잇따랐다. 레딧 캡처

Samsung fans enjoy a bit of schadenfreude as 'Crackgate' batters Apple's rep

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(서울=뉴스1) 사진공동취재단 = 28일 서울 송파구 올림픽공원 핸드볼경기장에서 이태한 선거관리위원회 특별검사팀 관계자, 사무원, 참관단이 6·3 지방선거 투표용지 공개검증을 준비하고 있다. 2026.10.28/뉴스1

After 148 days, 2.47 million local election ballots leave Seoul arena

Tesla Korea seeks exemption to unlock FSD for China-made cars

(서울=뉴스1) 김진환 기자 = 로베르토 모레노 대한민국 축구대표팀 감독과 이강인이 우루과이와의 평가전을 하루 앞둔 27일 서울 마포구 서울월드컵경기장에서 훈련 전 공식 기자회견에 참석해 취재진 질문을 듣고 있다. 2026.9.27/뉴스1

Lee Kang-in, interim manager Moreno express condolences over deadly Spain train crash

Delayed security talks expose alliance rift

The postponed annual defense meeting underscores unresolved differences over wartime command transfer and the future of the alliance.

President's remarks fuel discrimination controversy

Korea's semiconductor windfall is becoming a concern

'Avengers: Doomsday' celebrations bring Marvel Run and drone show to Korea

KHNP ends Daewoo-Doosan talks on $18.7 billion Czech nuclear plant

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'Dune: Part Three' to make worldwide premier in Korea on Dec. 16

Denis Villeneuve’s trilogy finale will debut in Korea on Dec. 16, two days before its North American release.

BTS streaming surge in Colombia highlights deepening connection

K-pop agency head spent concert money on real estate: Prosecutors

'Genderless' XLOV serves beauty with third EP 'i=!'

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Lee's political pandering is alienating migrants, multicultural families and his own base. Is it worth it?

Seoul, Berlin elevate ties as Lee seeks equal EU industry treatment for Korean firms

Defense chief condemns North Korea missile launches at Asean forum

Songpa ballots leave Olympic Park after 148-day standoff

Mirae’s Tiger S&P 500 ETF draws record 5 trillion won from retail investors

Samsung's record $80.4B Q3 profit fails to impress investors

KHNP vows ‘no delay’ in Czech nuclear project after talks with builders collapse

Korean brands target MENA through UAE, Morocco

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'올해의 작가상 2026'에 최종 선정된 홍진훤, 사진과 이미지를 둘러싼 권력관계를 관찰하고 개입하는 일을 즐긴다. 사진 국립현대미술관

Artist Hong Jin-hwon wins MMCA's Korea Artist Prize 2026

Korea sets sights on 40 million tourists, looks beyond Seoul to get there

SM Classics expands K-pop orchestral concerts to Hanoi, Taipei and Hong Kong this season

Yoo Young-kuk exhibition draws record number of visitors to Seoul Museum of Art

K팝 성공 공식 익힌 동남아 스타들, 이제 무대의 주인공이 될까

Former NewJeans member Danielle drops self-written track 'Stay' on Bunnies Day

Katseye to hold first Korea concert at Seoul's KSPO Dome in February

From Enhypen and 'Dune' to Big Bang and Dooly, 2026 MAMA crosses universes in 'Music Interstellar'

Sports

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Moreno confident in call-ups for friendlies despite reported dressing room rift

Kim Min-jae, Hwang In-beom, Hwang Hee-chan back in Warriors squad after retirement threat

2002 World Cup hero Seol Ki-hyeon named Gimhae FC manager

'Mijo,' not 'ni hao': Fan accused of shouting racist remarks at Sonny speaks up

Why Koreans are returning iPhone Duos | Itaewon tragedy four years on

Weight-loss drug rules | Why K-content producers can't seem to make money

Korea's vaccine equity push | Southeast Asia takes leaf from K-pop playbook

Will France's today be Korea's tomorrow? | Has Netflix been blessing or curse for K-content?

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Royal military inspection

Politics dominated by activists and lawyers

Kodály's evening song and the harmony of life

Without jeonse, many Koreans might never have owned homes

Nothing fishy about safety

Fire ravages Seoul's Guryong Village

A red sea on land

Pop on out for pop-ups

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Financial firms must invest in cybersecurity (KOR)

A quiet insurrection (KOR)

Fix outdated rules on nuclear plant extensions (KOR)

Kim Jong-un remembers the Hanoi no-deal (KOR)

U.S. President Donald Trump walks on stage to speak during a campaign rally at Ohio University on Oct. 28, in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Korea to closely monitor impact of upcoming U.S. midterm elections

Fed holds rates as inflation stays high

U.S. makes Thaad unit in Guam permanent as North Korea, China threats grow

Human rights group urges Korea to ease restrictions on proposed abortion pill rules