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’ ‘people’s interests’ as key to setting state agendas ’ lowering it a priority: Fed’s Brainard ’ Ma Dong-seok says of ‘Eternals’ cast ’ says BLACKPINK ‘All of Us Are Dead’ tops Netflix weekly viewership chart for 3rd week ‘Amazing milestone’ as NASA fully deploys Webb telescope in space ‘BTS In the Soop’ returns for 2nd season ‘Candlelight Revolution’ discusses costs of bad leadership ‘Coercive’ data request ‘COMPLETE WITH YOU:’ AB6IX dedicates new album to fans ‘Disappointed’ Djokovic says he will leave Australia ‘Escape from Mogadishu’ leads nominations for 42nd Blue Dragon Awards ‘Hellbound’ tops Netflix’s most-viewed TV shows ‘Hellscape’ in Mariupol as UN chief pleads for Ukraine ‘Integration’ keyword for Samsung’s new vision ‘Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider’s history-making run ends ‘K-Music Matters’ conference sheds light on K-pop stars’ publicity rights ‘Kingdom’ most mentioned Korean drama on Twitter ‘Kingmaker’ indicates willingness to resign from opposition party’s election campaign ‘Let’s step up to save our Earth ‘Market-friendly’ FSS governor faces backlash ‘My heart and body shake’: Afghan women defy Taliban ‘No handshake’ as Ukraine ‘Our heroes’: taxi drivers ferry Ukraine refugees to Spain ‘Pachinko’ star Jin Ha apologizes for ‘inappropriate’ Tumblr posts ‘Perhaps Love’ ‘Pokemon’ cakes fetch higher prices in secondhand market amid short supply ‘Red Sky’ ‘Savage’ aespa fights against evil force on first EP ‘Sex and the City’ star Chris Noth denies rape allegations ‘Single’s Inferno’ star apologizes for wearing counterfeit luxury goods on show ‘Solo party’: Ed Sheeran releases album while isolating for COVID ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ sets record with ticket sales ‘Spider-Man’ surpasses 1 million admissions at fastest pace of 2021 ‘Squid Game’ pop-up set in Itaewon closed due to virus concerns ‘Suneung’ day for students and parents [PHOTOS] ‘Venom 2’ tops local box office ‘We were like one big family ‘World Taekwondo Peace Festival’ sheds light on the sport’s contribution to world peace “Last Night in Soho” [Contribution] Is inflation really out of control? [INTERVIEW] ‘Our Beloved Summer’ creator on depicting nostalgic young romance [INTERVIEW] Choi Woo-shik shares pressure of returning to TV with ‘Our Beloved Summer’ [INTERVIEW] Kim Hye-yoon on her unconventional character in ‘Secret Royal Inspector & Joy’ [INTERVIEW] Minor presidential candidate reveals wildest dreams [INTERVIEW] Yoo Ah-in on his portrayal of cult leader in ‘Hellbound’ [Q&A] Lee Jae-myung to promote fair distribution to bolster growth [Related images] Pandemic can’t stop literary passion 000 000 amid Omicron concerns 000 amid omicron wave 000 animals after hamsters get COVID-19 000 COVID deaths: Johns Hopkins 000 episodes with Mariah Carey 000 file suit against gov’t over vaccine pass 000 for 1st time in 4 days; deaths hit daily record high of 80 000 for 1st time in a month amid Omicron fears 000 for 2nd day amid ‘Living with COVID-19’ 000 for 2nd day amid Omicron woes 000 for 2nd day despite Omicron fears 000 for 3rd day amid Omicron woes 000 for 4th day amid relaxed virus curbs 000 for 5th straight day 000 last year: report 000 liters of urea solution from Australia 000 march in France against COVID vaccine requirements 000 more doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Vietnam 000 next month: health officials 000 times in 60 years: data 000 won for fried chicken: Consumers complain over price hikes by chicken franchises 000; toughened virus rules go into effect 000s for 2nd day amid jitters over further upticks 000s for 2nd day amid Omicron concerns 000s for 3rd day; infections resurge in non-greater Seoul 000s for 5th day 000s for 6th day 1.3 million small business owners mull protest against strengthened antivirus rules 14 workers confirmed dead in China coal mine collapse 16 killed 19 dead in IS suicide attack on Kabul military hospital 1st shipment of urea to arrive in Korea from China next week amid supply crunch 1st Tongyeong Triennale promotes port city as hub of arts 2 arrested for locking up 12-year-old girl for sex 2 Chinese 2.5 million people have fled Ukraine: UN 20 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics in photos (6) 21-story building under construction in Nigeria collapses; at least 3 dead 22 firms fined 10.4 billion won for price fixing 24 260 Sakhalin Koreans 26th BIFF opens with Im Sang-soo’s ‘Heaven: To the Land of Happiness’ 28 migrants found dead on Libyan coast 3 feared dead as Myanmar army truck runs down protesters 3 migrant workers killed in car crash on icy road: police 30 300 for 3rd day amid eased virus curbs 3rd medal at Olympics 4 children die after falling from bouncy castle in Australia 4 dead 4 injured in electrocution accident at LG Display’s Paju factory 4 injured in factory explosion in Yeosu: officials 4 Koreans flee Ukraine across Romanian border after Russia’s invasion 4 Olympic figure skating spots up for grabs in final trials Sunday 400 for 2nd day amid eased COVID-19 curbs 454 new COVID-19 infections 46 dead 500 caught drunk driving in first 4 days of ‘Living with COVID-19’: police 500 foreigners use e-travel authorization system to enter Korea in Sept.: data 500 vigilantes gather in Mexico town 500 with nearly 8 500m bronze for S. Korea’s 1st medal in Beijing 5G-speed Wi-Fi networks to be available in Seoul subway trains this year 600 amid ‘Living with COVID-19’ 600s as authorities set to relax virus curbs 60th anniversary of female journalists’ group 7 Russian warplanes enter S. Korea’s air defense zone without notice: JCS 70 million won fine finalized Samsung heir Lee for illegal propofol use 70 percent of population fully vaccinated in South Korea; en route to ‘new normal’ 78% of domestic plastic waste comes from food packaging: survey 7th Ulju Mountain Film Festival kicks off 10-day run 8 elsewhere 80 percent of foreigners have positive views of S. Korea: survey 800 in custody: UN 89 pets test positive for COVID-19 9 potential investors submit proposals to buy gov’t stake in Woori Financial Holdings 93.7 percent of Koreans consider climate crisis ‘serious’: survey A 7-month-old baby mistakenly given COVID-19 vaccine instead of flu shot A future with ‘killer robots? Global treaty hopes dim as nations meet in Geneva A key inflation gauge in US rose 5.8% in 2021 a wave of K-pop stars to drop new songs next month Activists urge athletes to speak out at Beijing Olympics Actor denies allegations of wrongful behavior on set Actor Seol Kyung-gu talks about real-life inspiration for movie role Actress Jeon Jong-seo visits Busan fest with her Hollywood debut film Actress Yoon Eun-hye tests positive for COVID-19 Additional rate hike adding to woes of young Adele releases soul-stirring comeback single ‘Easy On Me’ Adele to play first concerts in five years with London Hyde Park shows Adidas latest to close Russia stores following invasion Advocates welcome Taliban decree barring forced marriages but call for more Afghan evacuees to be allowed to work on farms amid rural manpower shortage Afghan girls stuck at home After a century and a half After change of power after year of growing strain Ahn Bo-hyun Ahn Cheol-soo named chief of transition committee Ahn drops proposal to merge campaigns Ahn pays price to stand on own feet Aid group says death toll from Yemen prison airstrike at 87 airports brace for busy Thanksgiving travel week All hands on deck for managers in do-or-die KBO postseason game All Lovelyz members except Baby Soul to leave Woollim this month allowing broadcast of controversial show Americans advised not to travel to Korea amid COVID-19 surge Amid valuation controversy Anaya Anne Rice Another Korean wartime sexual slavery victim dies; survivors now at 12 Anti-China forces stir trouble ahead of Beijing Olympics Anti-DUI law subjecting repeat offense to aggravated punishment ruled unconstitutional Anti-vaccine protesters try to storm Bulgarian parliament Apink test positive for COVID-19 Appellate court upholds acquittal of Shincheonji leader APPF adopts resolution on end-of-war declaration Apple adds suppliers to clean-energy pledge Apple called on to pay W55 bil. in corporate taxes Apple to allow alternative payment system for 1st time in Korea Apple warns Thai activists “state-sponsored attackers” may have targeted iPhones architect of Rwanda genocide Are we related? Intriguing Korea vs Tamil Nadu similarities Argentine embassy opens Mafalda Cultural Space Arnold Schwarzenegger donates 25 tiny homes to veterans arrested at airport over Manchester Arena terror attack artillery widen attack Artist Georg Baselitz featured at newly opened Thaddaeus Ropac Seoul As Chinese students return to Australia some remain apprehensive As North Korea escalates As war rages as WHO warns on new variant ASEAN agree to quicken customs procedure Ashton Kutcher raise over $6.8 million for Ukraine refugees Asian stock markets sink as traders watch Europe virus cases ASML pledges investment into Hwaseong chip cluster ASTORY At G-20 At least 53 killed in Mexico truck accident on migrant route Auction of 2 national treasures from Kansong Art Museum fails to attract any bids Austin says Putin now has full range of options in Ukraine Australia halts border reopening Australia vows to sell coal ‘for decades’ Australian Garden opens on Jara Island Australian police seize record $104 million heroin shipment from Malaysia Autumn colors Average gasoline price tops $1.61 per liter for first time in 9 years averting strike avoiding default Bad blood remaining between Moon and main opposition candidate Bae Suzy in talks to join new Netflix series Bangladesh scraps ‘women and children only’ beach after criticism Bank branch closures criticized for disregarding elderly Bank of Korea chief leaves door open for additional rate hikes Barcelona crisis creates opportunity for Xavi Barty wins drought-breaking Australian Open women’s title beheaded’ former ambassador’s daughter Beijing Olympics says growing COVID cases are ‘within controllable range’ Beijing tests 2 million for coronavirus as Winter Olympics loom Beijing wary of extending economic lifeline to Russia Belarus banks over Ukraine invasion: sources Belated measures Beset DPK candidate Biden is ‘convinced’ Putin has decided to invade Ukraine Biden meets Pope Francis ahead of G20 summit Biden mulls visit to Seoul in late May: report Biden plays it cool Biden says China Biden says Putin is weighing use of chemical weapons in Ukraine Biden tears into Trump on anniversary of ‘insurrection’ Biden warns Putin of ‘severe costs’ of Ukraine invasion Biden-Putin square off as tension grows on Ukraine border Biden-Xi set virtual summit for Monday to discuss tensions big stars to lead small screen in November bilateral ties Bill Gates bets big on nuclear power BlackRock stays out of APG warning Korea about climate risks Blinken in Ukraine as tensions with Russia soar Blinken says North Korea increasing instability blocks Facebook BMW Korea’s online sales show explosive growth BOK head hints at another rate hike in 1st quarter of 2022 Book discloses presidential candidate’s bad blood with brother Booster shots for adults can be given 3 months after primary vaccination: PM Brazil easily beat Uruguay in World Cup qualifying Brazil hikes interest rate as inflation surges Breakthrough infections surge among vaccinated soldiers in Yeoncheon bring in new one Britain Britain locked in fishing standoff as Brexit tensions mount Britain’s Johnson left reeling after Brexit minister quits BTS BTS ‘Dynamite’ certified triple platinum in US BTS at AMAs winning ‘artist of the year’ [PHOTOS] BTS members return home from LA BTS opens LA stop of 2021 Jingle Ball Tour BTS share holiday remix of ‘Butter’ BTS to hold live concert in Seoul in March BTS to hold live concerts in LA in November BTS-inspired webtoon to be released this week BTS’ ‘Butter’ stays on Billboard Hot 100 for 18th consecutive week BTS’ Suga Busan film festival closes safely amid pandemic Businesses expect US-China summit to ease supply chain concerns Businesses expose children to ‘Squid Game’ for commerce but experts say Latinos feel it most but won’t stop targeting Ukraine military: FM California adopts nation’s 1st ‘endemic’ virus policy California governor wants Texas-like law to ban assault guns Calls grow for KT to go back to basics following network outage Can democracy still deliver? Biden convening global summit Canada join diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics Canada police in standoff with protesters blocking bridge to US Canadian figure skating coach says Beijing medal for Cha Jun-hwan ‘not out of the question’ Canadian police tow trucks Canadian slugger Romak retires after 5 seasons in KBO Canadian warships sailed through Taiwan Strait Canvas becomes flower garden from artist’s memories of childhood Captain Son Heung-min hoping for strong finish to World Cup qualifying campaign Cashing in on ‘fake news’ CEO’s apology fails to prevent Starbucks employees from protesting Certificate of no infections Chanel Korea charges highest prices in Asia Changed names of Samsung Chemical leak kills 2 Cherry blossom street in Yeouido to welcome visitors this year but without festival Childhood in Mokpo a century ago China China calls missile launch ‘routine test’ of new technology China demands US halt Olympics ‘interference’ China hails Xi and Biden talks China hold video talks on Ukraine China imposes sanctions on US officials over Xinjiang China lashes out at press freedom survey results China looks to the U.S. China looks to the US China must broaden scope of national carbon trading market to meet climate commitments: experts China orders 13 million Xi’an residents to stay home over COVID-19 outbreak China provincial governor urges more coal imports to resolve power shortages China regulator proposes cybersecurity review for some Hong Kong IPOs China replaces Xinjiang Communist Party chief Chen China to keep up scrutiny of internet sector China to raise defense spending by 7.1% to $229 billion China’s daily coal output stabilizes China’s disappointing Q3 growth unnerves Korea China’s pandemic Olympics begins China’s Xi calls on EU to view China ‘independently’ China’s Xi meets IOC chief Bach ahead of Winter Olympics Chinese individual Chinese officials meet amid Seoul’s push to declare formal end to Korean War Chinese warships hold first joint patrols in the Pacific Choyeon Citibank Korea to stop sale of consumer banking services in February citing Omicron variant risks Civilians flee Ukrainian city as 1 safe corridor opens civilians reported killed Coal mine fire in Russia’s Siberia kills 11 Coast Guard seizes Chinese boat fishing in Korean waters without permit Coast Guard seizes Chinese fishing boat over false ship logs Cold wave alerts issued for most of Korea Colin Powell has died of COVID-19 complications Commemorating World Korean Day Companies expand benefits to attract talent company on top of delinquent taxpayer lists Conditional approval Conflict over transition consumption Contradicting court rulings over vaccine pass stoke confusion cooperate with NGOs and government Coronavirus: Critical cases increase to new record despite over 81% vaccination rate Coronavirus: Number of critical cases hits fresh high corporate bankruptcies surge due to economic impacts of COVID-19 Coupang Play to release first original series ‘One Ordinary Day’ Couple caught fleeing Dutch COVID-19 quarantine moved to ‘forced isolation’ Court accepts Hana vice chairman’s request to suspend reprimand in DLF suit Court allows Biden employer vaccine mandate to take effect Court OKs Eastar Jet’s restructuring plans Court orders cancellation of answer to disputed CSAT bioscience question Court questions key suspect in Seongnam land development scandal Court to rule this week on Ahn’s request to stop TV debate between Lee Court’s vaccine pass suspension decision likely to affect entire vaccine pass scheme cover ‘political’ slogan: reports COVID booster advice should come imminently COVID cases COVID-19 curbs extended COVID-cancelled French musical ‘Notre Dame de Paris’ hits Korean theaters crafts Crisis of democracy II: Secularization and loss of liberal confidence critical cases at fresh high Criticism growing over police’s bungled response to attempted murder Criticism mounting over military promo video Cross-country skiing Russian Bolshunov wins skiathlon gold Culture minister to attend Beijing Winter Olympics Daegu World Gas Conference on alert over Ukraine crisis Daewoo Shipbuilding swings to net loss in 2021 amid weak orders Daily cases climb to over 7 Daily coronavirus cases spike to over 350 Daily COVID-19 cases soar past 400 Daily infections below 4 Daily infections could top 30 Daily virus cases bounce back to above 4 Daily virus cases over 4 Daily virus cases stay below 4 damage agricultural sector Danish forces kill four pirates off Nigeria: navy DAY6’s Young K becomes first K-pop idol to join KATUSA deal signed Death toll surpasses 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year deaths continue to fall globally December Defense minister asks for U.S. Congress’ support for alliance Defense minister holds back-to-back talks with foreign officials during exhibition Defense minister visits US military base to check combined readiness delete data Denmark to cooperate with three Gyeonggi cities on circular transition Denuclearization of Korean Peninsula remains top priority for US: Kritenbrink despite record profits dies at 80 dies at 89 dilemmas in new album ‘DIMENSION : DILEMMA’ Diplomatic boycott of Beijing Games is ‘meaningless’ Director Joung Yumi’s ‘House of Existence’ selected for Berlinale Shorts Disney+ to release ‘Running Man’ spin-off in South Korea dissolves government after ‘coup’ distancing measures likely to be extended again Djokovic argues he had Australia’s approval because of his recent COVID-19 infection Djokovic back in detention after Australia again cancels visa Djokovic crowned ITF world champion for record seventh time Djokovic to play in Dubai after vaccine controversy: reports DNA connects former French officer to cold case slayings Doctors at top hospitals spend only 4 minutes per patient: data Documentary on first Korean immigrants to Hawaii celebrates difference Double murder suspect says ‘sorry’ for fatal robbery crime Double whammy dozens trapped DPK clash over floating wind turbines in Ulsan DPK leadership to resign en masse following presidential election loss DPK presidential candidate says Korean stocks are undervalued Drastic emissions reduction Early voting for COVID patients tainted by allegations of mishandled ballots economic security Ecuador says clashes between prison gangs leave more than 100 dead Edison reaches agreement on lower acquisition price for SsangYong Educators expresses concerns over timing of resuming in-person classes Egg thrown at French President Macron during food trade fair Eggdrop sees record revenue growth during COVID-19 pandemic Egypt to begin feasibility study of free trade deal Eight killed as crowd rushes stage at Texas rap concert Eileen Gu’s China choice pays off… for now Els and admirable acts of sportsmanship Embattled French ex-president Sarkozy given second jail term Emirates airline posts $1.6 billion loss over six months Employees with multicultural backgrounds suffer from poor working conditions: survey ending 200-day flight ENHYPEN talks about desires environment minister says Envoy voices regret over South Korea joining sanctions against Russia Equity capital market loses steam due to uncertainties Erdogan threatens to expel 10 Western envoys: media Ethiopian artefacts return home EU excludes 7 Russian banks from SWIFT under sanctions EU fines 4 banks $390M in foreign exchange trading cartel EU says 42 Omicron cases confirmed in 10 countries in the bloc EU to sanction more Russian oligarchs EU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over variant Eunchae from ‘Produce 48’ to debut in new girl group bugAboo Europe eyes relief plans Europe step up Russia sanctions to target Putin directly European consumer prices hit highest level in over 13 years Evergrande to sell $1.5 billion stake in Shengjing Bank as it scrambles to raise funds Ex-interim party leader named to lead presidential election campaign committee for Yoon Ex-MLB pitcher Yang Hyeon-jong rejoins Kia Tigers on 4-year deal Ex-PM Lee Nak-yon concedes defeat in ruling party’s presidential primary Ex-President Park says she did nothing “ugly” for personal gain Ex-Supreme Court justice questioned over suspicion of helping clear Lee of election law breach Ex-YG Entertainment head denies charges in whistleblower blackmail case exceeds 1 million in ticket sales EXO’s Kai gives taste of his second solo ‘Peaches’ EXPLAINER: How power and ideology define Xi’s rise in China Exports of fishery goods up over 20 percent through October: data Extra budget plan using tax surplus criticized as populist before election Facebook puts Instagram for kids on hold after pushback Facebook says will pay French press for news Facebook to shut down face-recognition system Failure to reveal truth Falling yen feared to adversely affect Korean exporters family members to come to Korea in coming weeks family says Family scandals overshadow presidential election Fate of Osstem Implant stocks to be determined Tuesday FDI pledges made to Korea hit all-time high in 2021 Fed’s credibility ‘on the line’ amid US inflation spike: official Fed’s hopes for low inflation and lots of jobs may fall flat: economists fewer watch ball drop in Times Square fighting under way: regional chief Fighting wave of misinfo Final mock test before CSAT Finance chief rejects ruling party’s call to expand extra budget Finance minister apologizes for real estate policy failure Finance minister unflinching about taxing crypto gains Finance subcommittee discusses delay of crypto tax Financial watchdog vows to tighten controls on Naver Find peaceful solution Finding Korean architecture’s beauty through night tours Fine dust blankets much of Korea again Fine dust blankets Seoul Fire ravages Cape Town seat of South Africa’s Parliament Firms face soaring labor costs after court ruling against Hyundai Heavy Industries First lady toured pyramids during Moon’s visit to Egypt First suspected case of omicron variant detected in 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Korea Fishing boat carrying 9 capsizes in waters off Dokdo Florida divers search park after human remains found in gator’s mouth Folk singer Lee Dong-won loses battle with esophageal cancer For mutual benefits Ford to invest 13 trillion won to build three US battery plants Foreign firms in Korea hesitant to increase investments Foreign investment in Korea spikes 5 Foreign minister stresses safety of citizens in Ukraine Foreign minister to visit Russia next week for talks on peninsula issues Former conservative daily journalist named as presidential spokeswoman for foreign press Former foreign minister unsuccessful in race for ILO top seat Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst Former North Korea sanctions coordinator to head US embassy here found dead after fall from Manhattan building Four out of 10 North Koreans undernourished: FAO Four Seasons Seoul’s Charles H. named in ‘World’s 50 Best Bars 2021’ France France to collaborate in scientific analysis of ‘Jikji’ French adventurer dies attempting solo Atlantic crossing From EXO’s Suho to BIGBANG From Song Hye-kyo to Kim Soo-hyun From TREASURE to Apink From TV to OTT Frozen potatoes vs turkey: Patriotic Chinese-made war epic tops global box office Full text of a joint statement by South Korean G20 leaders to tackle energy prices Galaxy Z Fold3 can be used as digital car key for Genesis GV60 GCS International vows active role in promoting world peace Gene linked to doubling risk of COVID-19 death found by UK scientists Genesis unveils 1st dedicated EV GV60 German Social Democrats beat conservatives in vote to decide Merkel successor German states offer COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 5 Gimcheon Sangmu earn promotion to K League 1 Girl found underneath staircase in New York Global DRAM shipments Global institutions call for Samsung’s environmental vision Global supply constraints deal heavy blow to Japanese firms Global tech giants urged to contribute more in Korea GM senior VP visits Korea to inspect local operations Gong cha opening more stores despite COVID-19 pandemic Google GOT the beat Gov’t cancels plan to honor short tracker over race-fixing suspicions Gov’t cartoon promoting COVID-19 vaccination for teens draws backlash Gov’t considering requiring at-home COVID-19 tests for young students Gov’t on alert over economic impact of Ukraine-Russia conflict Gov’t ordered to provide compensation over death of man handcuffed by police Gov’t speeds up plan to supply homes: finance minister Gov’t to limit private gatherings to 6 in capital area Gov’t to strengthen inspection of products from Fukushima Government under fire for diplomatic complacency on DEF shortage Grammys postpone ceremony Groundless vaccine misinformation spreading online Growing China risk Gu breezes to gold in ski halfpipe Gunfire kills six Gyeonggi Gov. Lee cements lead in race for DP presidential nomination Gyeonggi governor nearing final candidacy of ruling party Ha Seok-jin and Go Won-hee to lead new romantic comedy series Han Kang’s ‘The Vegetarian’ to be made into play; National Theater unveils 2022 lineup Han So-hee’s music drama to be released on Disney+ in March Hana Hana Bank faces partial business suspension for mis-selling of funds Harvard language program relocates from China to Taiwan has visa canceled Heightened tension in Ukraine to hit carmakers Help yourself by helping us Hijab question in job interview discriminatory: rights watchdog Hilarious chase movie ‘Stellar’ brings back 1980s’ nostalgia historical romance ‘The Red Sleeve’ History of epidemics in Korea explored at National Folk Museum hit industry hub Hollywood film workers’ union reaches tentative deal with producers Home transactions plunge 42.5% in Nov. on lending curbs Hong Kong economy grows 6.4% in 2021 Hong Kong elites pick new ‘patriots only’ legislature Hong Kong Marathon runners forced to change Hong Kong to cull 2 Hong Kong working-class district reels as COVID runs rampant Horse abused and killed in controversial KBS drama scene Huawei paid Washington lobbyist Podesta $1 million -sources Hungry for fuel Hwang Sun-woo wins 1st gold at short course worlds Hyeri develop romance in Joseon-era ‘Moonshine’ Hyundai Hyundai Department Store executive caught violating quarantine rule Hyundai E&C faces possibility of punishment over industrial accident Hyundai Glovis launches eco-friendly brand Hyundai Heavy mulls legal action against EU over veto of DSME takeover Hyundai Heavy workers vote for strike for higher pay Hyundai Motor chairman reelected as executive director Hyundai Motor chairman vows to offer new mobility services for humanity Hyundai Motor considers producing GV70 EV in US Hyundai Motor opens Indonesian plant Hyundai Motor’s factory in Russia remains closed amid Ukraine crisis: company officials Hyundai seeks EU’s conditional approval for Daewoo acquisition Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 I’m a feminist IHQ Immersive artwork recreates elaborate Joseon-era royal banquet held in 1902 impeachment of Park Geun-hye In European first In tiny Wyoming town including more chip firms Independence fighters’ association chief to quit after corruption reports India India PM Modi to attend Glasgow climate meet India to hit net-zero climate target by 2070: Modi Indian embassy celebrates Republic Day Indonesia reaches final agreement over KF-X project Indonesian rescuers dig through volcanic ash after 14 die Indonesian zoo breeds Komodo dragons to save them from extinction Industrial output surge offers mixed hopes of recovery Industry minister vows efforts for stable supply chains inflation Inflation growth hits 10-year high in November Inflation growth hits near 10-year high in October Inflation hurting all Americans Inflation is painfully high for many Americans Injunction against ‘Snowdrop’ dismissed injures 9 at building construction site insecurity Instant noodles prices grow at fastest clip in 13 years in October inter-Korean parliamentary meeting investment fall in August amid 4th wave of pandemic IOC VP: Chinese human rights not a concern before 2022 Games Iran’s FM to hold talks on nuclear deal in Moscow Iranian officials discuss frozen assets Iraq assembly postpones presidential vote indefinitely Ireland lifts most COVID curbs as Omicron infections fall Is Korean law fair? (Part two) Israel sticks with 4th vaccine shot Israel to host Miss Universe contest despite Omicron Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in West Bank violence James Corden celebrates 1 Jang Gi-ha’s ‘Levitating’: Experiments in minimalism Japan Japan expands travel ban to halt spread of Omicron virus variant Japan hold phone talks over N. Korea Japan hold working-level talks amid renewed spat over Dokdo Japan leader calls for greater military capability Japan lifts coronavirus state of emergency in most prefectures Japan PM’s nuclear push faces resistance ahead of election Japan recommends Sado mine for UNESCO heritage despite Korean protest Japan set to compile biggest-ever budget for FY2022 Japan set to widen COVID-19 curbs over most of the country amid Omicron surge Japan tells China peace Japan won’t send government delegation to Beijing Olympics Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy appeals Korean court’s asset sale order Japan’s Princess Mako celebrates 30th birthday ahead of marriage Japanese counterparts in Washington next week Japanese Embassy returns Moon’s New Year gift over ‘Dokdo image’ on box Japanese foreign ministers JCS chairman highlights military readiness amid N. Korean weapon tests Jeju Air to resume flights to Guam amid vaccine campaign Jeon Jong-seo Jeonju film fest to feature 217 films from 56 countries Jimin of BTS tests positive for COVID-19 Jinyoung of GOT7 to star in psychological thriller ‘Christmas Carol’ Jo Bo-ah team up for military courtroom drama series Joe Rogan apologizes for racial slur after video surfaces Joint venture to speed up Hyundai Glovis’ auto shipping business in Europe Journalists from Philippines Jun Ji-hyun and Ju Ji-hoon offer glimpse of new mystery series ‘Jirisan’ Jussie Smollett starts 150-day jail term in protected status Justice Party presidential candidate resumes public activities after ‘introspection’ Juvenile sex offenses increase: report K League’s Ulsan lose striker K-pop megastars to make much-anticipated return in April Kakao Kakao 2021 net profit jumps tenfold on e-commerce Kakao Bank CEO’s huge stake sale extends debate on betrayal of shareholders’ trust Kakao face mounting criticism amid stock fall Kakao founder issues apology over abuse of market dominance Kakao Pay IPO clouded by overhang Kakao Q3 net jumps nearly six times on content biz Kakao to compete in digital healthcare Kakao’s financial subsidiaries lose growth momentum KB fails to introduce labor-backed non-executive director KB vying to hire Citibank Korea’s private bankers KDB chief calls EU ‘selfish’ for disapproval of HHI-DSME deal KDB’s attempt to sell life insurer embroiled in lawsuit KDB’s capability of salvaging financially troubled firms called into question Kep1er: K-pop stars to kick off 2022 with new music Key moments from the life of Chun Doo-hwan [PHOTOS] Key players left off KBO opening-weekend rosters due to COVID-19 Kia sales in Europe exceed 1 million in 2021 Kia’s EV6 most competitive in Germany Kim Da-mi on reuniting with Choi Woo-shik for ‘Our Beloved Summer’ Kim Ha-neul Kim Hye-soo Kim Sung-han emerges as top diplomatic adviser for Yoon Kim Sung-ryoung confirmed to star in ‘Kill Heel’ Kim Yoo-jung on wrapping up her latest series about a female painter Kishida agree to accelerate diplomatic consultations to resolve forced labor row Ko Jin-young pleased with victorious finish to roller-coaster LPGA season KOCCA to hold Next Content Fair this month KOCCA to hold online creative writing conference to explore K-content Korea Korea accounts for one-third of global EV battery market in Jan.-Aug. period Korea approves use of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine Korea asks US for talks on steel tariff revision Korea bans travel to all regions of Ukraine amid looming conflict Korea confirms highly pathogenic bird flu case in 7 months Korea Day event held to promote intercultural exchanges in Seoul Korea decides to offer $250 mil. in low-interest loans for Egypt’s railway project Korea Exchange decides to delist SillaJen from Kosdaq Korea expected to ease social distancing rules soon Korea falls to United States for 2nd straight loss in women’s curling Korea halts ‘return to normalcy’ scheme Korea hold Japan to draw Korea hosts global forum on emerging security threats Korea in talks with Merck to pre-purchase COVID-19 pills Korea issues $1.3 bil in forex bonds at record-low spread Korea launches process to join CPTPP: finance minister Korea limits vaccine passes to 6-month validity Korea logs current account surplus for 18th straight month in October Korea raises 2030 emissions reduction goal to 40% below 2018 level Korea rally past New Zealand in women’s football friendly Korea reports 381 Korea set to ease entry restrictions on migrant workers Korea ships 290 Korea to begin last parliamentary audit under President Moon Korea to bid farewell to late former President Roh Korea to boost supply of foodstuff ahead of Lunar New Year Korea to bring taste of home to athletes in Beijing Korea to consider extending fuel tax cuts Korea to drop self-quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated travelers Korea to ease rules on mandatory quarantine for more int’l tourists Korea to form government-private panel for move toward ‘living with COVID-19’ Korea to foster bio industry for innovation Korea to maintain expansionary fiscal policy in 2022 Korea to prioritize support for pandemic-hit merchants next year: finance chief Korea to provide $32 million worth of humanitarian aid to Afghans Korea to start study on accepting transgender soldiers Korea ups efforts to attract foreign talent Korea urges Indonesia to lift ban on coal exports Korea uses AR tech at Dubai expo to promote its image Korea-Iran row worsens over oil billions frozen by US sanctions Korea’s accession to CPTPP likely to boost real GDP Korea’s coffee imports hit new high in 2021 Korea’s economy expected to rank 10th largest for 3 straight years in 2022: IMF Korea’s fertility rate is expected to fall even further to 0.7 in 2024 Korea’s foreign reserves hit record high in October Korea’s new COVID-19 cases top 16 Korea’s new presidential jet enters service for Moon’s trip to Middle East Korea’s oldest combat techniques text to become national treasure Korea’s Q3 economic growth unchanged at 0.3%: Bank of Korea Korea’s self-developed space rocket Nuri ready for launch Korea’s total population to fall for first time this year: agency Korea’s unregulated crypto-mediated FX transfers hit record-high Korean Korean actor Gang Dong-won signs with Hollywood agency Korean Air Korean Air ordered to temporarily suspend flights to Shenyang over virus cases Korean Air to secure W557.8 bil. in property sale Korean athletes playing dirty? Chinese movie spurs outrage Korean businesses call for compromise in Seoul-Tokyo relations Korean cinematographer joins Hollywood film Korean crypto exchanges block Russian IP addresses over its invasion of Ukraine Korean customers frustrated by how Chanel is treating them Korean defense minister emphasizes cooperation with China Korean financial firms suffer limited impact from Evergrande shock Korean football body trying to confirm reports of Son Heung-min’s COVID-19 infection Korean IOC member Ryu Seung-min re-elected as vice chair of Athletes’ Commission Korean Marine in Poland ‘for war against Russia’ refuses to return home Korean movie industry mogul Lee dies Korean official at Beijing Olympics tests positive for COVID-19 Korean peace Korean Peninsula issue neglected in titans’ showdown Korean Symphony Orchestra names mezzo-soprano Choi Jung-sook as new CEO Korean War mural in Washington D.C. explained in US designer’s upcoming memoir Kremlin says Ukraine may use force to reclaim rebel regions KT’s IPTV services suffer disruption due to power supply glitch Kyobo’s in-house venture launched La Palma volcano erupts [PHOTOS] Lame apology Large grocery stores to pursue ‘omnibus’ sales channel Lauding Korean construction workers in Riyadh Lead actors on wrapping up crime-comedy series ‘Police University Leaders vow to protect forests Leading candidates clash over COVID-19 response Leaving behind mixed legacy Lebanon to receive Jordan electricity via Syria LeBron James Lee Lee Hi becomes first Korean singer to join Spotify’s year-end holiday project Lee Jae-hoon Lee Jae-myung congratulates Yoon Seok-youl on presidential nomination Lee Jae-myung faces bumpy road ahead Lee Jae-myung likely to become ruling party’s presidential candidate Lee Jae-yong stresses need to reshape Samsung Lee Jay-hyun turns CJ into conglomerate Lee Joon-gi says he wants to offer catharsis through ‘Again My Life’ Lee Jun-ho returns to small screen with heartfelt Lee Jun-young to star in new action movie Lee O-young Lee on course to merge campaigns with minor presidential candidate Kim Lee pledges to block debt inheritance to minor heirs Lee says appeasement more effective than sanctions in deal with N. Korea Lee says US played part in Japan’s forced annexation of Korea Lee Seo-jin takes stab at comedy with ‘Dr. Park’s Clinic’ Lee unveils economic vision to make Korea one of world’s top 5 countries Lesson from supply crunch Lesson from Ukraine crisis Let’s make fresh start LG LG Chem LG Chem sets sustainability as core priority LG Display to see significant growth in OLED sales LG Energy Solution gets preliminary approval for listing in S. Korea LG Energy Solution to raise 12.75 trillion won in Korea’s largest-ever IPO LG Household sinking into deeper trouble LG think tanks reflect revamped roles Lions and Wiz to clash in KBO tiebreaker game Lisa of BLACKPINK tests positive for coronavirus; other members waiting for results Lithuania starts building first European wall to ward off migrants from Belarus Local Democrats warn party: Growing Republican wave is real Local governments conduct fight against smell of ginkgo nuts Local municipalities use AI robots to improve care for elderly Local religious groups stand with Ukraine Locally-developed rocket fails to place dummy satellite into orbit Lone teenager at national football camp inspired by Son Heung-min long lines as US reopens borders after 20 months Lotte acquires Ministop’s Korean operations Lotte aquarium plans to transport beluga whale to wildlife sanctuary Lotte Chemical confronted by soaring oil prices Lotte Homeshopping to open metaverse platform next year Louise Bourgeois’ etchings turn inward to explore motherhood low-income borrowers low-income borrowers hardest LS Electric’s Cheongju smart plant awarded ‘Lighthouse Factory’ title by WEF Luge: Germany’s doubles duo thunder to third successive Olympic gold Lydia Ko holds off Danielle Kang to win at Boca Rio on LPGA Macron calls for 14 new reactors in nuclear ‘renaissance’ Main opposition party chief’s comments on disability group considered ‘hate speech’ Main opposition party poised to win at least 2 of 5 National Assembly seats in by-elections Major state firms see debts jump over W40 tril. under Moon administration Male admissions for nursing schools exceed 20% for 1st time in Korea MAMAMOO’s Hwasa wants to apologize to people around her with new track ‘I’m a B’ Man Man accused of blasphemy stoned to death by mob in Pakistan Man found guilty of sex crime for filming cheating wife Manchester United fire manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Mandatory virus tests for foreign children raises concerns over xenophobia many as volunteer fighters: gov’t Marathon returns to Seoul this Sunday March to be jam-packed with K-dramas Marvel Studios’ series ‘WandaVision’ to release in Korea with Disney+ launch Mass protest in Vienna against Austria’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy Memorial for Korean victims of atomic bomb erected in Japan’s Nagasaki Merkel vows German commitment to Israel in farewell visit Mexico Microplastics penetrate into everyday life Mila Kunis Military to appeal court order to cancel discharge of deceased transgender soldier Minister to seek ways to get China’s de facto ban on Korean content lifted at Beijing Olympics MMCA publishes ‘Korean Art 1900-2020’ as overview of country’s art history Moon Moon arrives in Glasgow for UN summit on climate change Moon attends ceremony for inauguration of Ven. Seongpa as spiritual leader of Jogye Order Moon calls for expanding exchanges with Visegrad Group countries Moon calls for national unity after ruling party’s presidential election loss Moon calls for stronger cooperation to end pandemic at ASEAN summit with Japan Moon calls for sustainable containment measures against COVID-19 Moon calls for watertight defense posture Moon Chae-won to present new audio-only thriller series Moon embarks on visit to Australia for the two countries’ first summit in 12 years Moon launches campaign to promote Busan as EXPO 2030 host Moon leaves for UAE for economic diplomacy on Middle East swing Moon offers sincere condolences over death of revered Vietnamese Buddhist monk Moon pledges more financial support to increase COVID-19 vaccination in ASEAN Moon pledges to complete phase-out of coal power plants by 2050 Moon returns home after Middle East trip Moon returns home after trip to Europe Moon says no prerequisites for inter-Korean summit Moon says North Korea inches closer to scrapping ICBM moratorium Moon sends good luck message to students sitting college entrance exam Moon tells Zelenskyy that Korea stands in solidarity with Ukrainian people Moon to return home without K-9 howitzer deal with Egypt Moon urges labor union to refrain from waging large-scale strike Moon vows to fulfill his duty as commander-in-chief until end of term More foreign conductors leading Korean symphony orchestras More Koreans frustrated by ‘broken social ladder’ More large US companies touting COVID-19 vaccine mandates more members of Loona More than 100 More than 97 million K-pop videos created on TikTok Moscow court shuts down Russia’s memorial human rights center Moscow says it made debt interest payment Motor racing: Verstappen wins first F1 title in last lap drama Mourning ex-President Roh moving costs of youths MS-Blizzard deal prompts Korean game firms to seek more metaverse M&As Murray roars into Melbourne round two Music and the lost future Musk offers $6 billion if UN shows how it will solve world hunger Musk says Myanmar anti-junta protesters reunited with families in junta amnesty Myanmar court gives Suu Kyi confidante 20-year prison term Myanmar death toll exceeds 1 Myanmar junta chief excluded from summit: ASEAN N. Korea slams Japan’s arms buildup as preparations for aggression Namgoong Min nabs grand prize at MBC Drama Awards National Assembly audits fail to summon retail CEOs NATO natural gas nature Naver Naver appoints new CEO for global expansion Naver CEO vows to overhaul workplace environment Navy SEAL-turned-YouTuber leaves for Ukraine to participate in war NCSOFT’s stock price spike comes under KRX’s scrutiny NCT 127 shares schedule for ‘Favorite’ album NCT 127’s ‘Sticker’ debuts at No. 3 on Billboard 200 albums chart Nearly 1 Nearly 100 COVID-19 cases reported from veterans hospital in Seoul Nearly 9 in 10 foreign nationals in Korea want to extend their stays Netflix ‘Busted’ producer presents one-of-a-kind Netflix and 3 other streaming platforms fined over unfair biz activity Netflix series ‘Hellbound’ to premier this week Netflix’s imaginative ‘The Silent Sea’ series will show Korean-style sci-fi New cases below 7 New cases fall below 5 New cases in 2 New cases over 2 New cases spike to 2nd highest New COVID-19 case spike to over 7 New COVID-19 cases jump among Seoul children and teenagers New COVID-19 cases remain in 1 New COVID-19 cases stay over 2 New infections fall below 2 New infections in 5 New infections over 2 New infections spike to over 2 New stalking New Tolstoy statue in Seoul New UN Myanmar envoy says ‘deeply concerned’ by escalating violence New virus cases in 2 Nexon founder Kim Jung-ju dies NHK exit poll: Japan PM Kishida’s coalition to keep majority Nine South Koreans remain in Ukraine No candidate dominant 100 days before presidential election no heat No jab no job: Citigroup to fire unvaccinated staff this month No lights no money ― that’s life in Ukraine during cyber warfare No more provocations No overseas fans allowed at 2022 Beijing Olympics No progress on Ukraine ceasefire in Lavrov talks North Korea North Korea accuses UN special rapporteur of ‘distorting reality’ North Korea blames US ‘hegemonic policy’ for Ukraine crisis North Korea calls for thorough wintertime anti-virus measures North Korea does not seek improved relations with South Korea: US official North Korea expands online education for workers: state media North Korea fires an apparent ballistic missile toward East Sea: JCS North Korea fires another missile despite US attempts for dialogue North Korea fires one short-range missile into East Sea North Korea has final review on draft resolution for year-end party plenary North Korea launches intermediate-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: South Korean military North Korea sanctions relief can be option if it accepts dialogue offer: FM North Korea says it tested newly developed hypersonic missile North Korea says UN Security Council applies double standards over military activities North Korea stages rally in Pyongyang to back key party meeting decision North Korea test-fires new anti-aircraft missile: state media North Korea urges US to permanently stop joint military exercise North Korea’s leader looks slimmer than ever North Korean leader vows support for China’s fight against ‘hostile forces’ North Korean media outlet denounces US as ‘human rights abuser’ Norway summons Qatar ambassador after reporters held in Doha Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia NPS to determine outcome of Kumho Petrochemical’s family feud Number of ‘wealthy’ Koreans grows to nearly 40 Number of critically ill COVID-19 patients hits record high Nuri rocket launch could prompt North Korea to test ICBM Obama sharply criticizes Youngkin in Va. governor’s race October’s inflation growth estimated at 3.2%: poll OECD ups 2022 growth outlook for Korean economy to 3% Officials seek cause of Taiwan building fire that killed 46 Oil stocks soar amid global sanctions on Russia Olympic gymnast Sunisa Lee says she was pepper sprayed in racist attack Olympic-bound Cha Jun-hwan wins men’s short program at Four Continents Olympics-Peng situation may force IOC to take hard line with China Omicron dampens global New Year celebrations Omicron detected in 4 people administered with booster shots Omicron spread One-on-one debate between Lee Opposition party’s presidential candidate vows tough response to unauthorized labor rallies Opposition presidential candidate Yoon’s wife refutes CV falsification allegations Orion aims to expand presence in India other big coal users missing from COP26 phase-out deal other economic woes others others for human rights violation outskirts of Lviv Over 1 Over 1 in 4 foreign investors concerned over ‘Korea risk’ Over 100 global leaders pledge to end deforestation by 2030 Over 30% of 16-17 years old make reservation for COVID-19 vaccine Over half of businesses with migrant workers in Busan found violating labor laws Overnight building blaze in Taiwan raged for hours overvaluation issues P&G Korea works to minimize environmental impact Pakistani-American ‘raped Paralympics close to end Asia’s run at center of world sport Paralympics to open in Beijing without Russia Parcel delivery union holds rally calling on CJ Logistics to negotiate with striking workers Pardoned ex-president expresses resentment over impeachment Parents cry foul over ‘forced’ vaccination Park Hyung-sik Parties agree to hold plenary sessions to pass pending bills peninsula security Pension reforms must not be delayed People vaccinated abroad to receive vaccine incentives here Performing arts revenue nearly doubled last year from 2020 Personal Pfizer opens study of COVID shots updated to match Omicron Pfizer says pandemic could extend to 2024 Pfizer seeks US approval for COVID-19 boosters for ages 16-17 Philip Morris Korea allows up to 18 weeks of parental leave for diverse families Philippine volcano near capital spews ash and gas Philippine vote campaign starts amid violence Philippines news Philippines presidential hopefuls say social media platforms should be held accountable Pianist Evgeny Kissin to hold solo recital in Seoul for just one day Pinoy Trending Plane crash in China: Data suggest pilot’s battle for control of flight at the last moment Planned polarization and the Korean proletariat pledge to aid police plug methane leaks at COP26 Pohang residents overwhelmed by ‘Hometown Cha Cha Cha’ fan visits Police arrest protesters who remained at US-Canada bridge Police disclose identity of stalking murder suspect Police drop defamation probe over Japanese diplomat’s disparaging remarks against Moon Police request Interpol’s help in tracking down key figure in land development scandal Policy flip-flops Policy mismatch politics Poor management of virus patients’ early voting sparks claims of election fraud Pope at 85: Gloves come off as Francis’ reform hits stride Pope names new archbishop for Seoul Pope visits Ukrainian children at Vatican hospital Popularity of ‘Squid Game’ reignites net neutrality debate Populist campaign pledges POSCO POSCO closely eye Ukraine crisis POSCO International acquires Senex Energy to expand hydrogen biz POSCO International to bring in 180 POSCO International to supply EV parts to Rivian POSCO speeding up lithium business in Argentina POSCO to relocate holding firm to Pohang by March 2023 POSCO’s spinoff plan undermined by minority shareholders Possible Olympics boycott PPP lawmaker offers to quit party over son’s huge severance pay from controversial firm PPP presidential contenders in Gwangju President Moon voices strong confidence in defense posture after North Korea missile test President-elect Yoon has phone conversation with Australian PM Presidential candidate Lee expresses opposition to pardoning ex-President Lee Presidential candidates clash over growth policies Presidential candidates exchange jabs over Japan Presidential election D-100 Presidential hopeful Yoon vows to enhance Korea-China relations Presidential race enters final stretch with no overwhelming frontrunner prices down in Q4: report Pro-Beijing candidates sweep Hong Kong elections Probe underway into teenager’s death after vaccination Production Prosecutors re-seek arrest warrant for ex-lawmaker linked with development scandal Prosecutors re-summon key figures in land development scandal all on same day Protests escalate in Kazakhstan; president’s home set ablaze Putin removed from all positions on judo’s governing body Putin says he drove taxi to make ends meet after Soviet fall Putin urges West to act quickly to offer security guarantees Queen Elizabeth quietly marks 70 years on the British throne Queen sprains back Quirky comedy film ‘Perhaps Love’ opens at top of box offices R. Kelly convicted in sex trafficking trial rapes Rays’ Choi Ji-man homers in ALDS loss to Red Sox RCEP mega free trade pact takes effect for Korea recommends for over-50s Recovery momentum ‘feeble’ due to manufacturing slowdown: KDI Reform the ‘Suneung’ Regulator fines 3 Celltrion firms 13 bln won for violating accounting rules reiterates willingness to talk with North Korea relief Remains of another Korean War soldier identified Renowned Korean novelist faces sexual harassment allegations Rescuers discover another missing person at collapsed construction site in Gwangju Rescuers locate body of missing worker at construction site in Gwangju Retail investors crying foul over Samsung stock falls Retail investors in biotech on verge of losing money over chilled market sentiment revered literary critic who served Korea’s first cultural minister Rival candidates ramp up campaigns amid high early voting turnout Rival parties tentatively agree on 2022 budget at 607 trillion won RM and Jin test positive for COVID-19 Roh Tae-woo’s mixed presidential legacy Ruling party presidential candidate Lee leads rival Yoon 34.3 percent to 28.7 percent: poll Rundown of environmental pledges of presidential candidates Russell Westbook carry Lakers to rout of Blazers Russia adds Navalny to ‘terrorists and extremists’ list Russia agree to closely cooperate for early resumption of Korea peace efforts Russia and Belarus as neutrals at Paralympics; banned from biathlon Russia attacks Ukraine as defiant Putin warns US Russia cracks down on dissenting media Russia delegations meet for peace talks Russia excluded from skating as sporting sanctions increase Russia failed to lead at climate summit Russia given Nobel Peace Prize Russia hold phone talks over N. Korea Russia invades Ukraine Russia orders closure of top rights group Russia pummels Ukraine’s No. 2 city and convoy nears Kyiv Russia ready to talk Russia reports cease-fire in 2 Ukraine areas for evacuations Russia reports its first cases of omicron COVID-19 variant Russia says it won’t start a war as Ukraine tensions mount Russia says it won’t yield to sanctions pressure over Ukraine Russia says US troop alert ‘escalating tensions’ Russia uses advanced hypersonic missiles in Ukraine for the first time Russian Russian athletes’ participation at Paralympics under cloud of Ukraine invasion Russian bombers fly over Belarus amid Ukraine tensions Russian plane carrying parachutists crashes Russian strikes hit Ukrainian capital Russian troops enter Ukraine’s second city Russian warplanes Russians flock to Serbia for Western-made COVID-19 vaccines Russians open Olympic hockey tournament with another win Ryu Seung-ryong eyes another hit with romantic comedy S Pen for S22 S-Oil to collaborate with Saudi Aramco on low-carbon energy development S. Korea S. Korea calls for Russia’s cooperation in urea solution imports S. Korea seeking clues after nearly successful space mission S. Korea to offer helicopters to U.N. peacekeeping operations S. Korea to provide Iran with 1 mil. doses of AstraZeneca vaccine S. Korea to suspend transactions with Russia’s central bank S. Korea vows active role in building multilateralism at WTO S. Korea’s top security advisor discuss N. Korean issues S. Korea’s vice minister talks with Iranian envoy over ‘pending’ issues Safety measures boosted after luge crash at Games venue: federation Samsung Samsung chief expected to head to Europe during Lunar New Year holidays Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics CEO accepts unions’ request for talks Samsung Electronics stock on course toward rebound Samsung family unloads W2 trillion in shares to pay inheritance tax Samsung forecast to feature 4 cameras Samsung launches 1st global chip ETF Samsung nears selection of site for new US chip factory Samsung to announce new chip plant site in US this week Samsung unveils new Galaxy A budget phones Satellite photos show aftermath of Abu Dhabi oil site attack Saudi princess and daughter released after three years in prison says Beijing says Pound says supply shortages easing says UK minister says World Athletics president SC Scandal-hit Osstem facing delisting crossroads Scandal-tainted lawmaker offers to resign from National Assembly Schouten gives Dutch 1st speedskating gold at Beijing Olympics SEC probes Tesla over whistleblower claims on solar panel defects secondary batteries Seller basks in ‘Squid Game’ fame of his ‘sweet and deadly’ treat Senior diplomats of S. Korea Senior Korean Seo Yea-ji apologizes 10 months after scandal involving ex-boyfriend Seoul bourse to provide capital market info in English Seoul city to offer subsidies for public transportation Seoul expresses regret over North Korea’s missile launch Seoul mayor grilled by prosecutors over allegations of election law violation Seoul not considering diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics: Moon Seoul shares likely to see range-bound trading next week Seoul stocks dip for 2nd day on rate hike concerns Seoul to host Olympic meeting in 2022 Seoul: N. Korea’s Kim lost 20 kilograms but remains healthy September’s ultrafine dust density falls to lowest level on record sex crime response teams launched within National Police Agency Shameful infighting Shell says it will stop buying Russian oil Shin Hye-sun SHINee’s Key Short tracker Choi Min-jeong eliminated in women’s 500m quarterfinals showbiz SillaJen investors likely to take legal action Singapore patrol robots stoke fears of surveillance state Singer Chris Brown sued for rape Singer-actress IU to drop new digital single ‘Strawberry Moon’ on Oct. 19 SK calls for the need to standardize ESG criteria SK hynix comply partially with US request SK hynix could be subject to new int’l taxation rules SK hynix gets China’s approval for Intel NAND biz takeover SK hynix joins China’s chip cluster project SK Innovation SKC to invest W900 bil. for battery copper foil factory in Poland Snoop Dogg to collaborate on new single Snowboard legend Shaun White says Beijing Games will be his final contest Snowboarder rues opportunity to cheer up South Korea with gold Snowflake opens cloud computing service branch in Korea Soaring inflation weighs further on Korean economy Societe Generale wins lawsuit against NTS Some 15 Some fear China could win from US spat with Marshall Islands Son Heung-min scores twice in Tottenham’s win over West Ham Son Na-eun gives glimpse of fantasy medical series ‘Ghost Doctor’ Son Suk-ku star in rom-com ‘Nothing Serious’ Song Hye-kyo to portray realistic romance in ‘Now We Are Breaking Up’ Song Kang-ho and director Kim Jee-woon reunite for fifth film South Africa complains it is being ‘punished’ for detecting Omicron variant South Africa detects new COVID-19 variant in small numbers South Jeolla Province mudflats to become Korea’s next tourism hot spot South Korea eyes exports of FA-50 fighters to Slovakia South Korea finishes runner-up at Women’s Asian Cup South Korea grants asylum to Angolan family South Korea pardons jailed former President Park Geun-hye South Korea successfully test-fires solid-fuel space rocket: defense ministry South Korea to discuss ‘creative’ engagement on North Korea in talks with U.S. South pushed around by North over communication lines sovereign funds SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth Spanish agricultural drama ‘Alcarras’ wins Berlin film fest Spanish volcano more active Speed skater delivers on big pre-Olympic talk with 2nd straight bronze Speed skater Kim Min-seok wins men’s 1 spending spews ‘giant lava fountain’ Spike in Amazon deforestation draws shock Spinoff of ‘Street Woman Fighter’ to air this year sports Sri Lankan FMs discuss ways to boost bilateral ties SsangYong Motor’s 2021 financial report rejected by auditor stability in Taiwan Strait are important Stampede at church event in Liberia capital kills 29 Starbucks employees protest heavy workload Starbucks Korea protesters refuse help from umbrella labor group Step toward cooperation step up arrests to clear Ottawa protests STIC becomes 1st KOSPI-listed private equity firm Stop airing shows with women actors: Taliban Stop negative campaigning strengthening dollar burdening Samsung Struggling small merchants hold rally against business curfews Studio Dragon concerned about struggling Netflix study rooms suspended Study suggests Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine may only partially protect against Omicron Sudan general declares state of emergency Sudan still ‘at mercy of military’ after PM returns: experts Suga of BTS tests positive for COVID-19 Suicide bombing kills 56 at Shiite mosque in Pakistan Superfans lie low as China cracks down on ‘false idols’ Supply chain crisis Support for Lee Jae-myung drops despite victory in primary Supporters overwhelm opponents at pardoned ex-president’s homecoming Surging inflation is forcing people and businesses to adapt Surveys show mixed results for rival presidential contenders Suspected jihadists kill 41 in Burkina Faso Swimming with Hawaii’s nocturnal spinner dolphins banned Sydney beaches close after first fatal shark attack in 60 years Taiwan protests after South Korea disinvites minister from conference Taiwan reports largest ever incursion by Chinese air force Taiwanese delegation in Prague to boost ties; China protests Taiwanese military reservists train under cloud of Ukraine war take No. 2 seed in group at Women’s Asian Cup Take pre-emptive action Taliban PM calls for Muslim nations to recognize Afghan government Taliban sniper becomes Afghan mayor Taliban to hold meeting in Norway next week Talks with Taliban begin in Norway tariffs challenge Korean firms Tax agency ordered to return 11.3 billion won to Samsung over taxation suit Tears Tech supply crunch raises valuation issue on Hanon Systems technology Tencent increasing investments in Korea amid China regulation Tensions rise as US seeks answers from Tesla over no recall Tesla drivers back behind wheel after server problem testing Biden Thailand discuss defense cooperation the omicron variant The pandemic’s psychological effects on Korean youth the sharpest increase since 1982 Theoneste Bagosora Thieves loot freight trains in Los Angeles with impunity Thousands flee their homes after wildfire engulfs Uljin county Thousands of flights scrapped globally as Omicron mars Christmas weekend Threatened status proposed for alligator snapping turtle Tibet activists arrested in Greece for Beijing Olympics protest Ticketing system error disrupts bus terminal in southern Seoul Tickets for BTS Seoul concerts sold out before public sale Tight presidential race attracting record turnout in early voting Tightening lending rules to hit young Time for national unity Tom Cruise Top court confirms reduced 1.1 billion-won fine for Volkswagen Korea in emissions scandal Top court dismisses Mitsubishi Heavy’s 2nd appeal against wartime labor compensation Top diplomats of Korea Top military officials of Korea Top nuclear envoys of S. Korea Top security official says hard to predict another inter-Korean summit Top South Korean Toss Bank still inaccessible to foreign customers total caseload nears 10 million Tottenham’s Son Heung-min scores after monthlong injury Toughen ethics code Toughened measures on trade Toward better relations Towering musical theater master Stephen Sondheim dies Toyota poised to dethrone GM in 2021 as U.S. sales leader Train operations on Seoul-Busan line normalized after derailment recovery Transition team warns of inter-ministry fight over trade authority trending Articles Trudeau vows to end trucker blockades Truth panel confirms North Korean forces’ massacre of Christians during Korean War TSMC plans chip plant in Japan Turkey says US proposed F-16 sales in return for its F-35 investment Tving show ‘Girls’ High School Mystery Class’ returns with greater chemistry Twitter or television? Two suspected gang members killed in beach shooting near Cancun resort two years after going missing U.N. recruiting new special rapporteur for N. Korea human rights U.S. U.S. airlines U.S. in final-stage talks over end-of-war declaration: unification minister U.S. intel chief U.S. lawmakers call for privacy legislation after Reuters report on Amazon lobbying U.S.’ restriction on SK hynix plan in China ‘legitimate’: U.S. trade chief UAE agree to push for free trade deal UAE trade minister says Korea Pavilion is testament to economic cooperation UK lawmaker stabbed to death in possible terrorist attack UK says it has seen ships breaching North Korea sanctions UK seeks ‘urgent’ migrant talks with Europe after French snub UK watchdog orders Facebook to reverse purchase of Giphy UK’s Johnson apologizes over his staff’s lockdown-breaching party UK’s Johnson seeks ‘G20 bounce’ for key climate conference Ukraine calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ as talks with Russia open Ukraine crisis casts dark cloud over Korea’s growth Ukraine rejects Russian neutrality proposals Ukraine’s Zelenskiy tells northern European leaders Umbrella union renews threat to go on general strike UN excludes North Korea from humanitarian aid plans for two straight years UN Security Council to hold meeting on North Korean missile launch UN Security Council to meet Thursday on North Korea: diplomats Under Abe’s shadow Under US pressure Undersized Korean delegation led by medal contenders as co-flag bearers Undiplomatic move Unification minister to brief foreign envoys on North Korea policy Union voice on boards Universal Ballet to present ‘Giselle’ in October Unseasonable cold snap to drive Seoul’s temperatures to 64-year low Unvaccinated people to face more COVID-19 restrictions ups pressure on Brazil US US and Canada fear economic damage from border crossing protest US authorizes COVID boosters for all adults US ban on China Telecom is ‘malicious suppression’ US condemns N. Korean missile launch as threat to region: State Dept. US denies hostile intent US designates North Korean defense minister US diplomat embroiled in controversy over alleged hit-and-run US diplomat exercises diplomatic immunity in suspected hit-and-run accident in Seoul: police US discuss timing of OPCON transfer assessment: sources US experts see little or no chance of US-North Korea dialogue in 2022 US forces raid house in Syria US futures slip on worries over omicron risks US imposes travel ban from eight African countries over coronavirus variant US inflation ‘too high US inflation highest in 40 years US inflation surges to near-40 year high US journalist in Myanmar sentenced to 11 years in prison US lawmakers demand IOC reaffirm athletes’ free-speech rights during Beijing Winter Olympics US lawmakers grill Facebook on spiking mental health fears US Open champ Raducanu loses at Australian Open US service member detained for refusing sobriety test after car accident US surpasses 700 US teen Kyle Rittenhouse cleared over protester deaths US to ease restrictions on each other’s media workers US to host virtual meeting on countering ransomware attacks from N. Korea US to lift Omicron-linked travel ban on southern Africa US to release 50 million barrels of oil to ease energy costs US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated US will introduce new UNSC resolution to strengthen sanctions on North Korea US worried North Korea could return to nuclear and ICBM tests utopian reality show ‘New World’ Uzbekistan vow to speed up negotiations for trade deal Vaccine pass enforcement at cram schools vaccine pass system Valieva to take to Olympic ice once more amid doping scandal Veteran short tracker enjoying Olympic swan song to fullest Vice FM Choi to meet US Victim of Japan’s wartime slavery seeks UN justice as time runs out Victims of Chun’s 1980 Gwangju crackdown file damage suit against government Victims of detention camp during military junta file damage suit against government Vietnam gets angry over minister’s gold-leaf steak Vietnam resumes visa exemption for citizens from 13 countries Violations of social distancing rules growing viral post virtual summit possible virus fears Visually impaired people struggling with QR code-based vaccine pass apps Voter turnout tentatively tallied at 77.1 pct vows to finish race on his own waiting for Taliban plan to re-open schools Wang Yaping becomes China’s 1st woman to walk in space Warning over debt Warning to economy Weather forecaster warns of disappearing spring and fall What does Korean law say about adoptees’ right to information disclosure What is Hong Kong’s new COVID-19 health code and will it track users’ data? What is morality in 21st-century Korea? White House: Russia prepping pretext for Ukraine invasion WHO authorizes Indian-made COVID-19 vaccine who breathed new life into vampires WHO classifies Omicron variant as ‘very high’ global risk WHO Europe says COVID vaccine mandates should be ‘last resort’ WHO reports Why Hyundai Steel seeks to reduce workforce Why US senators live so long Wife risk emerges as double-edged sword for PPP presidential candidate Wine imports jump 76% in 2021 amid pandemic With 1st place at stake with lockdown and boycotts with no letup in sight women in majority in Iceland parliament Women’s football coach confident Korea can win maiden Asian women’s title won’t attend Remembrance Sunday event Woori Woori speed up selection of new CEOs working conditions Works of world’s most influential masters fill Korean galleries World races to contain new COVID threat World scrambles to contain damage as greenhouse gas emissions hit record World shares World ushers in 2022 under COVID cloud World’s fair in Dubai warns of possible closures over virus wounds 30 at Beirut protest Wuhan Marathon postponed as China battles Covid-19 spike Yanolja to acquire 70 percent stake in Interpark’s e-commerce businesses Yoo Jae-suk named best comedian of the year for 10th consecutive year in poll Yoo Seung-ho Yoo Yeon-seok to host Blue Dragon Film Awards Yoon Yoon agree to hold one-on-one debate Jan. 31: parties Yoon cites ‘pragmatism Yoon faces daunting task of cooperating with liberal bloc Yoon heralds tough stance on North Korea as Pyongyang threatens to cross ‘red line’ Yoon likely to ask Moon to grant special pardon to ex-President Lee Yoon projected to win tight presidential race Yoon says coding should be given priority in children’s education Yoon says Korea is free to upgrade THAAD Yoon says presidential office to relocate to defense ministry compound Yoon scrapped amid dispute over rules Yoon Suk-yeol wins presidential election Yoon to redirect Korea’s diplomacy with US Yoon to speak with Vietnam president to discuss bilateral ties Yoon-related stocks spike after clearing ‘Kim phone call risk’ Yoon’s leadership capabilities face growing doubts YouTube bans false vaccine claims