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Indonesians in South Korea can send money home faster with new service

Seoul-headquartered KB Kookmin Bank said Friday that it had launched a more efficient money-transfer service Thursday for its Indonesian customers, who can now convert South Korean won directly to In...

Aug 17, 2018
Finance
Korea Gas Corp. to invest W10tr in natural gas, hydrogen

Korea Gas Corp. will invest 10 trillion won ($8.8 billion) by 2025 in pursuit of new growth engines. The public natural gas company said it plans to invest 10 trillion won by 2025, with 6 trillion w...

Aug 17, 2018
Industry
Conductor Chung Myung-whun, KBS Symphony Orchestra reunite after 20 years

Maestro Chung Myung-whun is getting ready to conduct the KBS Symphony Orchestra for the first time in 20 years. Chung’s last concert with the orchestra took place in March 1998 in Japan, when he hel...

Aug 17, 2018
Music
First consultative body of government, rival parties to be launched in November

The first permanent consultative body of the president and five major political parties will be launched in November to provide a platform for cooperation in state affairs. President Moon Jae-in and...

Aug 17, 2018
Politics
KT ready for 5G showcase in Indonesia

South Korean mobile carrier KT said Friday the company has completed preparations for its showcase of fifth-generation mobile services at a stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, during the Asian Games. In ...

Aug 17, 2018
Technology
S. Korea appoints Paulo Bento nat'l football team head coach

South Korea on Friday appointed former Portugal boss Paulo Bento as the new head coach for the men's national football team. Kim Pan-gon, who heads the national team coach appointment committee at t...

Aug 17, 2018
Soccer
Court reviews arrest warrant for governor in opinion rigging scandal

South Gyeongsang Gov. Kim Kyoung-soo on Friday attended a court review of the prosecution's request for a warrant for his arrest in connection with a massive opinion rigging case. The Seoul Central ...

Aug 17, 2018
Politics
Samsung Heavy wins $370 million deal for 2 LNG carriers

Samsung Heavy Industries Co., a major South Korean shipbuilder, said Friday that it has clinched a deal worth about $370 million to build two liquefied natural gas carriers for a European shipping co...

Aug 17, 2018
Industry
Moon's approval rating slightly rebounds

President Moon Jae-in's approval rating slightly rose this week after slipping to an all-time low, a poll showed Friday. Moon's approval rating came to 60 percent in the latest survey conducted by G...

Aug 17, 2018
Politics
North Korea's No. 2 man visiting Cuba: report

Choe Ryong-hae, known as North Korea's second most powerful man, is visiting Cuba to discuss ways to improve the countries' bilateral relationship, a wire report said Friday. According to Cuba's off...

Aug 17, 2018
North Korea
Anticipation heightens over BTS’ new teaser photos

Just a week away from its much-anticipated return, BTS released teaser photos for its upcoming “Love Yourself: Answer” album. On Thursday night, the act’s agency Big Hit Entertainment revealed 16 pr...

Aug 17, 2018
Music
Jin Air to retain business license

South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Friday that it had decided not to revoke the business license of Korean Air’s budget affiliate, Jin Air. The budget carrier came und...

Aug 17, 2018
Industry
KEPCO signs $37.8 mln project in Dominican Republic

The state-run Korea Electric Corp. (KEPCO) said Friday it has won a $37.8 million project to replace or build new power distribution facilities in the Dominican Republic. KEPCO received an engineeri...

Aug 17, 2018
Industry
N. Korea says US ‘responsible’ for declaring end to war

North Korea on Friday stepped up demands for the US to declare a formal end to the Korean War amid expectations of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s imminent visit to Pyongyang. Kim Jong-un (Yonha...

Aug 17, 2018
North Korea
Former N. Korean defense chief dies at 82

Former North Korean defense chief Kim Yong-chun died Thursday, Pyongyang's state media reported. He was 83. Kim, marshal of the Korean People's Army, died of acute myocardial infarction, the North's...

Aug 17, 2018
North Korea

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