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24 dead as wildfires continue to rage across southeastern Korea

At least 24 people, mostly elderly, have died and dozens more were injured due to rapidly spreading wildfires in South Korea's Gyeongsang region, with one fatality involving a firefighting helicopter crash, as authorities cite smoke inhalation and delayed evacuations as key factors.

CBB Bank Fort Lee Branch Approved

CBB Bank has received approval from the Federal Reserve to open a new branch in Fort Lee, New Jersey, marking the bank’s first expansion...

Han Jong-hee, Samsung CEO, dies at 63

Han Jong-hee, vice chairman and co-CEO of Samsung Electronics who led the company's Visual Display and Device eXperience divisions during a decades-long career, has died of a heart attack at age 63, the company confirmed on March 25.

Historic Buddhist temple Gounsa incinerated in Uiseong wildfire

A massive wildfire that began in Uiseong County in North Gyeongsang has completely burned down Gounsa, a major Buddhist temple founded in A.D. 681 by monk Uisang during the Silla Dynasty (57 B.C. to A.D. 935).

How Hyundai’s $21 billion pledge could shield it against Trump’s tariffs

Hyundai Motor Group, a leading South Korean automaker, announced a $21 billion investment in the United States on March 24 at the White House, marking the company's full-scale expansion into the U.S. market and potentially easing concerns over unpredictable tariff pressures.

Shoigu visit to Pyongyang hints at possible third North Korean deployment to Kursk

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered an “important personal letter” to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un through his closest aide, according to North Korean state-run...

Samsung chief meets Xiaomi, Qualcomm CEOs in mysterious Beijing appearance

Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong met with Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon at Xiaomi's EV plant near Beijing during the China Development Forum, marking Lee’s gradual return to public life after a legal dispute.

Korean Air Strengthens Cooperation with Boeing and GE

Korean Air has announced a significant expansion of its cooperation with Boeing and GE Aerospace, in a deal worth approximately $32.7 billion. On March 21,...

Woke Up Refreshed—Only to Find an Implant in Place?

Building Trust with Overseas Patients through Customized Services and Over 80,000 Implant Procedures One of the rising reasons for overseas visitors traveling to Korea these...

Shoigu delivers Putin’s Message to Kim Jong-un during Pyongyang visit

During a visit to Pyongyang on March 21, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu delivered a message from President Vladimir Putin to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, reaffirming Russia’s commitment to implementing their mutual defense pact signed last year.