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Homeowners furious over tax spike

A large number of single home owners are expressing frustration over the recent spike in taxes, imposed on housing with officially appraised values over 900 million won ($814,000), Sunday. Many of them including retirees and soon-to-be retirees say their income cannot cover the steep rise in central government-collected tax, which they say is an undue burden resulting from the government's dozens of botched real estate policies, defined by a nearly 60 percent jump in apartment prices in Seoul over the past three years.

Banks to lower credit loan limits, raise interest rate

President nowhere to be seen

President Moon Jae-in is in the hot seat over staying tight-lipped for the las...

Infection tally below 500 for first time in 3 days

The daily number of new coronavirus cases in South Korea fell back to below 50...

North Korea steps up virus control along inter-Korean border: state media

Lee Jung-jae, Kim Soo-hyun, TWICE honored at 2020 Asia Artist Awards

Actors Lee Jung-jae, Kim Soo-hyun as well as K-pop groups TWICE and BTS were honored at the 2020 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) - the icing on t...

[REPORTAGE] LS working around the clock to supply cables overseas

Just 2 hours and 40 minutes on a KTX from Seoul Station will bring you to Donghae Station in Gangwon Province, a rural district with a pop...

Chest-faced men and other lies

In his 1596 account of a voyage to South America, English explorer Walter Raleigh wrote of a strange tribe living there. He tells us that ...

Clear ownership to bolster Kakao Bank IPO

Kakao Bank, one among a small number of digital banks in Korea, became a profitable enterprise in 2019 after just 18 months of operation. The bank plans to launch an initial publ...

Samsung Electronics nurtures young software developers

Samsung Electronics has recognized children who came up with creative ways to solve social issues with software through the Samsung Junior Software Cup competition.

Clashes in protests as France reels from police violence

Police and demonstrators clashed in Paris on Saturday as tens of thousands took to the streets to protest against new security legislation, a controversy intensified by the beati...

Korean Air's Asiana takeover requires regulatory approval from 4 countries

South Korea's biggest carrier Korean Air Lines Co.'s planned acquisition of the debt-laden Asiana Airlines Inc. requires approval from antitrust authorities in at least four othe...

'More Than Friends' ends with disappointing ratings

JTBC drama series “More Than Friends” wrapped up Saturday amid far lower-than-expected viewership ratings. The series, which started at an unimpressive 1.5 percent viewership on ...

Americans mine for gold in northern Korea (Part Two)

In the late 1890s, most of the Western employees of the mining concession were grizzled old prospectors and seasoned miners from the “Wild Wild West,” Alaska, the Klondike and Me...

Delayed Tokyo Olympics to cost additional $1.9 billion: report

The coronavirus-delayed Tokyo Olympics could cost $1.9 billion more than its original budget of $13 billion, a 15 percent increase, a report said Sunday. The Olympics organisers ...

'Silent majority' of Poles favor strict abortion law

While mass protests against a court verdict backing a near-total ban on abortion have taken on an increasingly political flavour in Poland, the devout Catholic country is far fro...

Ruling party raises coronavirus vaccine supply target to 44 million people

The ruling Democratic Party has raised its coronavirus vaccine supply target to 44 million people, or 85 percent of the country's population, a key party source said Sunday. The ...

Web comic creators get unfair wages due to commission fees: survey

According to a survey published Thursday, web comic or novel creators are poorly paid due to the high commissions demanded by internet portals and agencies, with some only gettin...

Foreign residents experience discrimination amid COVID-19

Dominic Phua, 30, a Chinese-Singaporean office worker in Seoul, feels hesitant about riding a taxi after being kicked out for the second time in September, after the driver notic...

2PM's JUN. K signals new solo effort

JUN. K, lead vocalist of K-pop boy band 2PM, is set to release a new mini album on Dec. 29, according to his agency JYP Entertainment. JYP floated a teaser photo of his fresh alb...

Momoland's Nancy cancels performance after COVID-19 test

K-pop girl band Momoland's member Nancy canceled her performance on MBC's music show “Show! Music Core” Saturday after taking a coronavirus test. The group's agency MLD Entertain...

Kumho Tire makes rebound in third quarter

Kumho Tire successfully rebounded to make a profit in the third quarter this year thanks to the increase in demand for replacement equipment (RE) tires in global markets includin...

No. of deaths after flu shots at 108

South Korea's health agency said Saturday that a total of 108 people died after receiving seasonal flu vaccines this year, with the authorities concluding 107 of the deaths had n...

Iran accuses Israel of assassinating scientist and seeking revenge

Iran's president on Saturday accused arch-foe Israel of acting as a US "mercenary" and seeking to create chaos, vowing Tehran would avenge the assassination of a top Iranian nucl...

How investment banks encourage America's hidden addiction to petroleum

I have watched the sad sight of high school students led by Greta Thunberg and other climate activists demanding of political leaders that they change their policies and receivin...

PENTAGON delays online concert due to COVID-19 concerns

K-pop boy group PENTAGON has put off its online concert - initially set for Nov. 29 - after member Yeo One came in contact with a person who had tested positive for COVID-19.

Output of domestic alcohol down 10%, yet imports double in 5 years: data

Output of domestic alcoholic beverages decreased by over 10 percent over the past five years, but imports of alcohol nearly doubled during the same period, government data showed...

Scientists discover bones of sea lions from Ulleung Island

A group of South Korean scientists has found that a batch of animal bones discovered from Ulleung Island belonged to sea lions, which went extinct decades ago on the island, the ...

South Korea confirms this year's first case of avian flu in domestic poultry

The government confirmed the first case of highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza among domestic poultry at a duck farm in a southwestern province, Saturday. The agriculture mini...

Virus tally exceeds 500 for 3rd day; authorities under pressure to toughen social distancing

The daily number of COVID-19 infections here exceeded 500 for the third straight day Friday, as the health authorities face growing pressure to toughen social distancing restrict...

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Auto

Renault Samsung woos drivers with more powerful SM6

BMW Korea sees surge in sales

Porsche Taycan lands in Korea

Hyundai Motor, Lotte chiefs meet over potential biz opportunities

Tesla to build 'world's largest' battery plant near Berlin

SsangYong to capitalize on pandemic-triggered outdoor boom

Samsung taking hardline stance against patent trolls

KT Ku to conduct reshuffle to facilitate digital transformation

SK Telecom to merge security subsidiaries

LG Electronics to establish new biz center in US to seek future growth engines

Mobility biz becomes fifth key pillar for SKT

Moon backs Samsung, SK, KT for 'Digital New Deal'

Finance

Manufacturing job losses trouble Korea

Will Hahn & Co. buy Asiana's in-flight meal provider?

Seoul stocks hit new all-time high; Korean won at 29-month high

NH Financial Chairman Kim Gwang-soo to lead Korea Federation of Banks from next month

KDB goes all out to calm angry Asiana union

Bank of Korea pressed to widen role for employment stabilization

Entertainment

Song Kang-ho, Kim Min-hee named in NYT's 'Greatest Actors of the 21st Century'

13 contestants eye Asia's top model at FACE of Asia 2020

Disney to lay off 4,000 more employees amid pandemic

Cher to visit Pakistan to help 'world's loneliest elephant'

Duchess of Sussex reveals she had miscarriage in the summer

Number of weekday moviegoers falls amid worsening pandemic

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Editorial

Need for flexible diplomacy

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's three-day visit to South Korea last week wa...

No more pork barrel politics

It is hard to believe that the Moon Jae-in administration has exempted prelimi...

Columns

Thanksgiving in thankless year

As I write this, the international media is reporting that Diego Maradona has died....

We are in a war and losing

“We are in a war right now and the virus is winning.” Governor Hogan of Maryland ma...

Thoughts of the Times

CaFF 2020

More than ever, watching films seems to be more interesting and moving than reading...

North Korea publishes picture album featuring weapons under leader K...

North Korea steps up virus control along inter-Korean border: state ...

New US security team unlikely to adopt hardline stance against North...

Blinken likely to seek stronger alliance, multilateral approach towa...

South Korea seeks to reignite inter-Korean projects

US blacklists North Korea-Russia 'forced labor' groups

Military bans troops from vacationing, off-base trips over virus

Toughened social distancing regulations to be applied

Praying for test takers

President nowhere to be seen

Scientists discover bones of sea lions from Ulleung Island

Ruling party raises coronavirus vaccine supply target to 44 million ...

Mobility biz becomes fifth key pillar for SKT

Kumho Tire makes rebound in third quarter

HDC to supply private rental apartment in November

Samsung Electronics nurtures young software developers

Korean Air's Asiana takeover requires regulatory approval from 4 cou...

[REPORTAGE] LS working around the clock to supply cables overseas

Vaccine expert underscores significance of equal access to COVID-19 ...

Rizzoli publishes monograph on Korean artist Yoo Young-kuk

Remains of two Silla people found in castle wall of Wolseong Palace ...

Book answers it all, from K-drama cliches to meaning of 'Gangnam sty...

Hybrid exhibition rediscovers value of vinyl

Enjoy Korean royal desserts at Kohojae

'Flying rats' ruffle feathers in modern and old Seoul

How investment banks encourage America's hidden addiction to petrole...

Americans mine for gold in northern Korea (Part Two)

Americans mine for gold in northern Korea: Part 1

Thanksgiving in Joseon Korea: Baked beans gobbled up, but no turkey

HMS Edgar is forgotten (part 2)

Sanitized Santa

War and peace in Bosnia

Need for flexible diplomacy

No more pork barrel politics

Korea's Sexual Exploitation Runs Deeper than One Man

Football legend Diego Maradona dead at 60

Delayed Tokyo Olympics to cost additional $1.9 billion: report

Over 50, Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr. hungry to fight again

World Taekwondo hosts first forum for gender equity, female leadersh...

KBO's Heroes not bringing back ex-MLB player Addison Russell

Ex-MLB coach Carlos Subero named new manager for KBO's Eagles

Putin opens COVID-19 drug plant as Russia reports daily record for c...

Iran accuses Israel of assassinating scientist and seeking revenge

'Silent majority' of Poles favor strict abortion law

Clashes in protests as France reels from police violence

Recount in Wisconsin county demanded by Trump increases Biden's margin

China hikes taxes on Australian wine amid political tension

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