1+ hour, 39+ min ago  (608+ words) National Turmoil at National Assembly likely to continue with more contentious bills Published : Dec. 25, 2025 - 15:06:58 Two highly contested bills have been passed this week with the backing of the ruling party despite back-to-back filibusters and concerns among civic groups, but trouble…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago  (1110+ words) National North Korea's nuclear submarine drive to deepen uncertainty on peninsula Published : Dec. 25, 2025 - 15:03:06 The Korean Peninsula may be headed toward more uncertainty as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un accelerates the development of nuclear-powered submarines and advanced missile systems " moves that…...

1+ hour, 54+ min ago  (701+ words) Business Hanwha signals readiness to build US nuclear submarines at Philly Shipyard Published : Dec. 25, 2025 - 14:52:22 Hanwha Group said it is prepared to participate in the construction of nuclear-powered submarines for the US Navy at its shipyard in Philadelphia, as a US-Korea…...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago  (545+ words) Business SK hynix backs investment rule easing, citing "golden time" for chip industry Published : Dec. 25, 2025 - 14:47:28 South Korean memory chip maker SK hynix issued a rare statement Wednesday defending the government"s push to ease investment regulations for advanced industries, arguing…...

2+ hour, 31+ min ago  (544+ words) Business LGE to debut home robot doing house chores at CES 2026 Published : Dec. 25, 2025 - 14:15:39 LG Electronics will debut a new home robot named LG CLOiD at CES 2026 in Las Vegas next month, signaling a renewed push into home robotics as part…...

2+ hour, 34+ min ago  (836+ words) Published : Dec. 25, 2025 - 14:11:49 Starting with 'Sealed Smile,' the artist delves into the human psyche while holding onto a deep love for life Kim Ji-hee paints countless faces " often crowned and ornamented with exaggerated jewel-laden styling. Smiling behind heavily embellished glasses, the…...

2+ hour, 41+ min ago  (630+ words) Business BOK says will take data-driven approach to rate cuts, closely watch inflation, FX Published : Dec. 25, 2025 - 14:04:47 The central bank said Thursday it will decide whether and when to implement further interest rate cuts next year by taking into account inflation,…...

2+ hour, 46+ min ago  (398+ words) National Seoul Santas deliver presents to over 800 children Published : Dec. 25, 2025 - 14:00:04 On Christmas Eve, 718 Seoul residents chose generosity over celebration, dressing as Santa Claus and spending the night visiting underprivileged children with gifts, letters and time they gave freely. The volunteers…...

2+ hour, 51+ min ago  (507+ words) Business Korea's intense scrutiny of Coupang risks US trade ties: former security adviser Published : Dec. 25, 2025 - 13:55:30 Updated : Dec. 25, 2025 - 14:46:34 A former security adviser to US President Donald Trump cautioned against South Korea's tough regulatory response to a massive data breach at Coupang,…...

2+ hour, 57+ min ago  (574+ words) Business Global banks raise Korea's inflation outlook on weak won Published : Dec. 25, 2025 - 13:49:25 Major global investment banks are raising their inflation forecasts for South Korea, citing the depreciation of the won as weighing on consumer prices. A Bloomberg tally of projections…...