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SINGAPORE -- China landed an uncrewed spacecraft on the far side of the moon on Sunday, a landmark mission aiming to retrieve the world's first rock and soil samples from the dark lunar hemisphere, China's space agency said. The landing elevates China's space power status in a global rush to the moon, where countries, including the United States, are hoping to exploit lunar minerals to sustain long-term astronaut missions and moon bases within the next decade. The Chang'e-6 c
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Seoul defense chief accuses Russia of using North Korean weapons in Ukraine attack
SINGAPORE -- South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik said Saturday growing evidence pointed to Russia getting weapons from North Korea to attack Ukraine and aiding the Kim Jong-un regime’s military program. “Today we see more evidence that the weapons used by Russia to attack Ukraine were illegally imported from North Korea,” the South Korean minister of national defense said in his remarks delivered at the plenary session of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Russia, des
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Court dismisses claim Korea neglected duty to rescue Sewol Ferry victims
June 2, 2024
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Man in 60s dies in Saemangeum triathlon event
June 2, 2024
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Jirisan bear sighting raises concerns: experts reassure public on low attack risk
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NSC expected to discuss resuming loudspeaker campaign over North's launch of trash-carrying balloons
June 2, 2024
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N. Korea sends some 720 more trash-carrying balloons to S. Korea, continues GPS jamming for 5 days
June 2, 2024
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South Korea, Japan defense chiefs agree to put past behind them at Singapore meeting
June 1, 2024
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Business
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Korea’s space sector should strive for ‘balanced portfolio’
The Korea AeroSpace Administration, the government’s new space body, officially began operations last week with the hope of vaulting the country into the category of the top five space leaders across the globe. Steve Chien, a longtime artificial intelligence expert at the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration, says the space sector should try to have a “balanced portfolio.” “You have the government. You have big companies. You have small companies. You have uni
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[Contribution] Why Korea-Africa summit matters
June 2, 2024
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Korean biotech firms seek to shine at Bio USA amid China’s boycott
June 2, 2024
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HiteJinro marks centennial with renewed growth push
June 2, 2024
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Naver Webtoon eyes $4b Nasdaq listing
June 2, 2024
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HD Korea Shipbuilding unveils safer ammonia-powered ships
June 2, 2024
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Korean builders bet big on Rwanda’s fast-growing economy
June 2, 2024
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Life&Culture
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Two unique takes on 'Macbeth' to unfold at National Theater
This summer, the National Theater of Korea will host two distinct renditions of Shakespeare's “Macbeth,” bringing both classic and contemporary flavors to the stage. The Shakespearean tragedy tells the story of the Scottish general Macbeth who, driven by a prophecy from three witches, murders the king to ascend the throne, only to spiral into madness and ruin. Helmed by renowned director Yang Jung-woong, the SEM Company's production starring veteran actors Hwang Jung-min,
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Two takes on 'Macbeth': Barrier-free through sign language, pansori
June 2, 2024
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Korail offers sneak peek trip on East-West Trail of Korea
June 2, 2024
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[Better Together] Where anyone who loves LG Twins is welcome
June 1, 2024
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Heal your mind, body in Jeju forest
June 1, 2024
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Meet global ambassadors for Korean heritage
June 1, 2024
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[What to Watch] Three movies that will warm your heart with seniors’ wisdom
June 1, 2024
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