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Stranded flown out of Jeju around the clock

A mass exodus from the southern resort island of Jeju began Monday afternoon by tourists stranded after snow closed the airport and forced ferries...

Birthrate czar describes Japan’s approach

Japan was one of the first countries to confront an aging population and a declining birth rate. In 1989, Japan’s fertility rate fell to 1.57,...

As China slows, new opportunities appear for Korea

Axel van Trotsenburg, vice president of the World Bank, said transition in the Chinese economy will create new opportunities for Korean exporters to tackle...

Cold wave hits Korea, strands tourists on Jeju

The southern resort island of Jeju was cut off by snow over the weekend in Korea’s coldest weather in more than a decade. The Korea...

1 in 2 Koreans bought lottery tickets in 2015

One out of two Koreans have bought a lottery ticket in the past year, a survey by a government agency showed Wednesday. The Korea Lottery...

After Korea, 7 workers joined ISIS

Seven foreigners who worked in Korea joined the Islamic State or ISIS following their sojourns in Korea, the country’s main spy agency said Wednesday,...

Mercedes-Benz vows to focus on service centers in 2016

Mercedes-Benz Korea (MBK) said Wednesday its top priority for this year is beefing up the automaker’s network of service centers across the country. Unveiling the...

Ikea recalls toy drums over choking concerns

Ikea Korea is recalling toy drums and drumsticks with rubber parts that could cause choking accidents, the Swedish furniture giant said on Thursday. Customers who...

Uber offers riders new entertainment feature

Uber Technologies had an epiphany after dropping off its one billionth passenger over the holidays: People are spending a lot of time in its...

LG to announce new flagship phone at MWC

The stage is set for a battle between Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, as the two rivals are slated to unveil their flagship smartphones...