1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (403+ words) Life&Culture Korean graphic novel wins Eisner Award for 1st time Published: Aug. 1, 2026 - 10:09:30 A South Korean graphic novel has won a prestigious US comic industry award for the first time, marking a milestone for the country's comics. "Purgatory Funeral Cakes" by…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (581+ words) Business S. Korea's monthly exports hit 2nd highest ever on strong chip shipments Published: Aug. 1, 2026 - 10:12:20 South Korea's monthly exports soared to the second highest ever by moving up nearly 63 percent in July from a year earlier, data showed Saturday, amid solid global…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (616+ words) Business Seoul shares surge record 18% to reclaim 6,500-point level on chip rally Published: July 31, 2026 - 16:13:47 South Korean stocks skyrocketed by a record 18 percent to reclaim the 6,500-point level Friday, driven by robust semiconductor gains as better-than-expected Microsoft earnings eased concerns over…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (703+ words) Business Coupang faces 100,000 won payout per victim over data breach Published: July 31, 2026 - 16:25:32 Coupang was ordered to compensate victims of a major personal data leak with 100,000 won ($70) each in either cash or Coupang Cash, South Korea’s Consumer Dispute Settlement Commission ruled…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (501+ words) Business Samyang Foods joins government push to attract tourists from overseas Published: July 31, 2026 - 15:48:32 Samyang Foods is teaming up with South Korea’s Culture Ministry to translate the global popularity of its Buldak spicy noodles into visits to the country, combining the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (464+ words) Choi Jae-rim, one of the most sought-after actors in Korean musical theater, plays 109, the self-esteem cell in "Yumi's Cells," a new musical based on the hit w...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (577+ words) Published: July 31, 2026 - 13:56:18 Updated: July 31, 2026 - 14:08:53 South Korea and Morocco underscored their commitment to deeper economic and strategic cooperation Thursday, with trade negotiations, railway infrastructure and investment emerging as key pillars of their growing partnership. Officials from both countries outlined the expanding…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (457+ words) Published: July 31, 2026 - 13:49:12 Hyundai Engineering has unveiled a new corporate vision aimed at expanding beyond its traditional engineering, procurement and construction business into future energy and advanced industrial facilities. The company announced the vision Thursday at a ceremony at its Seoul…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (825+ words) National Lee set to meet Milei on Korea-Mercosur trade pact, lithium ties Published: July 31, 2026 - 13:27:06 President Lee Jae Myung is set to meet Argentine President Javier Milei on Friday to forge a supply-chain partnership on critical minerals and seek fresh momentum…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (486+ words) Business Seoul shares start 13% higher on US tech gains driven by Microsoft's strong earnings Published: July 31, 2026 - 09:33:29 South Korean stocks opened sharply higher Friday, surging by 13 percent, driven by gains in semiconductor shares stemming from an overnight rally in US tech…...