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[EXCLUSIVE] Seoul proposes to buy $1 billion of US weapons
[EXCLUSIVE] Seoul proposes to buy $1 billion of US weapons
In an apparent move to reduce South Korea's financial contribution to maintaining the 28,500 United States Forces Korea troops here, the government has proposed purchasing up to $1 billion worth of U.S. weapons, officials directly involved with the issue told The Korea Times, Thursday. “The South Korean team in the defense cost-sharing negotiations suggested a revised proposal to the U.S.
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Seoul, Tokyo seek 'exit strategy' over trade row
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E-liquids contain lung injury-causing chemical
E-liquids contain lung injury-causing chemical
A substance potentially causing serious lung diseases has been found in liquid...
Euljiro's lighting industry seeks originality
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Autonomy drives Kakao Bank's innovation
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FKI urges China to restore bilateral ties
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Scientist explains the unexplainable
Scientist explains the unexplainable
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Korean Air slimming down workforce amid business slump
Korean Air slimming down workforce amid business slump
Korean Air has launched a voluntary retirement scheme for its employees in a bid to cut its workforce and labor costs amid a growing deficit, the national flag carrier said Thurs...
2019 Global Jeju Project brings diplomats on culture and eco tour on Jeju Island
2019 Global Jeju Project brings diplomats on culture and eco tour on Jeju Island
JEJU - Korea's southern-most island of Jeju is popular with tourists not only Koreans but also foreigners. More than a million tourists from abroad visit the island annually acco...
Mileage, cash can be used together for Korean Air tickets
Mileage, cash can be used together for Korean Air tickets
Starting the second half of next year, Korean Air customers will be allowed to purchase flight tickets using a combination of cash and airline mileage as part of the carrier's ai...
Banks allowed to sell high-risk ELTs
Banks allowed to sell high-risk ELTs
Banks will be allowed to continue selling equity-linked trusts (ELTs) after the government decided Thursday to ease the regulations on high-risk, complex financial products it ha...
KT draws up candidate short list for chairman
KT draws up candidate short list for chairman
KT has drawn up a short list of nine candidates for its next chairman, who will succeed the incumbent, Hwang Chang-gyu, whose term expires in March 2020, the telecom company said...
Foreign officers learning Korean visit Hanwha Group
Foreign officers learning Korean visit Hanwha Group
A group of 84 foreign military officers learning Korean language at the Korea Defense Language Institute (KDLI) visited the headquarters of Hanwha Group in Seoul, Dec. 12.
HDC, Kumho make slow progress in Asiana takeover
HDC, Kumho make slow progress in Asiana takeover
Hyundai Development Company (HDC) has failed to narrow differences in negotiations with Kumho Industrial to take over debt-ridden Asiana Airlines, postponing the signing of an ag...
Police clamp on 'slaying' protest featuring US envoy's effigy
Police clamp on 'slaying' protest featuring US envoy's effigy
They didn't ban the event itself, protecting freedom of expression, but ordered the event's organizers - two anti-U.S. organizations - to stay at least 80 meters from Harris' off...
Neymar makes impression as PSG crush Galatasaray
Neymar makes impression as PSG crush Galatasaray
Neymar marked his first start in a Champions League game in a year by scoring one goal and setting up two more as Paris Saint-Germain cruised to a 5-0 win over Galatasaray on Wed...
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Britain to vote in snap election as Johnson seeks Brexit mandate
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Korean Air recognizes lesbian couple as 'family'
Korean Air recognizes lesbian couple as 'family'
The country's flagship carrier Korean Air allowed a Korean lesbian couple to be registered as a “family” for its SKYPASS mileage program. While Korean law does not recognize same...
Hungary opens cultural center in Korea
Hungary opens cultural center in Korea
The Hungarian government has opened its first Hungarian Cultural Institute in Korea, Thursday, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations be...
Kia seeks splash in sedan market with new K5
Kia seeks splash in sedan market with new K5
Kia Motors rolled out the new K5 midsize sedan, Thursday, throwing a strong challenge to its rivals with its aggressive look, new driver assist features and connectivity technolo...
Kyobo chairman globally recognized for 'humane entrepreneurship'
Kyobo chairman globally recognized for 'humane entrepreneurship'
Kyobo Life Insurance Chairman Shin Chang-jae has received global recognition for management seeking the betterment of all stakeholders.
'Challenge yourself without identifying yourself as female'
'Challenge yourself without identifying yourself as female'
Jeong Mee-yeon has been building her career at global investment management firm Barings in Seoul for more than 20 years and has advanced into one of the key leadership roles as ...
Record-breaker: BLACKPINK Jennie's 'Solo' hits 400 million views
Record-breaker: BLACKPINK Jennie's 'Solo' hits 400 million views
Jennie from K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has set a YouTube record for a female Korean artist after the music video of her first solo song hit 400 million views.
Moon vows to promote agricultural, fishing sector
Moon vows to promote agricultural, fishing sector
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Actor Kim Soo-hyun to set up own agency
Actor Kim Soo-hyun to set up own agency
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Korea huffs & puffs against Hong Kong
Korea huffs & puffs against Hong Kong
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Fed keeps rates on hold, points to 'favorable' economic outlook next year
Fed keeps rates on hold, points to 'favorable' economic outlook next year
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Climate activist Greta Thunberg is Time 'person of the year'
Climate activist Greta Thunberg is Time 'person of the year'
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