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Justice minister nominee Kim Seung-won withdraws candidacy

Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won withdrew his nomination Friday, 20 days after being tapped for the post.

Ruling party wastes no time in confirming embattled nominees

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BTS, Cortis, Katseye expand nominations for MTV VMAs

BTS, Cortis and Katseye have added new nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, strengthening the presence of K-pop-linked acts ahead of this year’s ceremony. MTV announced additional nominees
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Keeping Haebangchon's spirit alive, one block party at a time

Last weekend, Haebangchon's bars, clubs and performance spaces played host to more than 100 live acts, ranging from punk bands and DJs to drag performers, wrestlers, magicians and swing dancers. More
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Swimming competition set to begin as S. Korea looks to replicate 2023 success

The swimming competition of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will begin Sunday in Tokyo, where South Korea will look to repeat its success in the pool from three years ago. At the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Game

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Foreign cards to work on Seoul buses from 2027

Foreign visitors will be able to pay for rides on Seoul buses by tapping the contactless credit or debit cards they use at home, without buying or topping up a local transit card.

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Lee considering creating dedicated body for youth policies

President Lee Jae Myung said Saturday he is considering establishing a dedicated organization to oversee youth policies. Lee raised the idea during a ceremony to mark Youth Day at the presidential off

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G-Dragon's Peaceminusone goes retro for McDonald's

McDonald’s Korea is turning its latest collaboration with G-Dragon into a fashion drop, teaming up with Peaceminusone for three limited-edition items featuring retro McDonald’s designs and the fashion

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Rabbits, moon jars and pistachios: Chuseok gifts take shape

With Korea’s Thanksgiving holiday, Chuseok, just around the corner, the season for gift-giving is in full swing — and this year, traditional Chuseok staples are getting a contemporary makeover. Fruit

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In Chuncheon, dakgalbi is only the first course

New rail packages pair the city's signature chicken dish with traditional liquor, craft beer, local dining and a nap in the forest