KyungHyangSinmun

542 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Geoje Mayor Defends 'Museopno' as Dialect Amid Political Controversy · Geoje Mayor Byun Kwang-yong dismisses Risenne member Woni's 'Museopno' remark as harmless regional dialect.
• SK hynix Lists ADRs on Nasdaq, Sets Record for Largest Foreign IPO · SK hynix successfully lists ADRs on Nasdaq with a record-breaking $26.5 billion offering.
• South Korean President Lee Jae Myung Pushes for Korea-Mongolia Strategic Partnership · President Lee Jae Myung meets Mongolian leaders to expand cooperation in critical minerals, defense, and economy.
• Xi Jinping Meets North Korean Premier Pak Tae-song to Strengthen China-NK Alliance · Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean Premier Pak Tae-song meet in Beijing to reaffirm their strategic alliance and mutual defense treaty.
• Teen Convicted of Theft and Assault Receives Suspended Sentence · A 16-year-old in Jeju sentenced to three years suspended for theft and injuring a police officer.
• South Korea Designates Gwangju Military Airport as Land Zone for Semiconductor Cluster · South Korea designates Gwangju Military Airport area as a Land Transaction Permission Zone for the Honam semiconductor cluster.
• Father Police Officer Facilitated Visits to Son Held for Rape-Murder · Investigative team allowed father, a serving police officer, to visit his son detained for murder.
• South Korea Plans Public Company to Run Highway Service Areas · South Korea will establish a public management company to operate highway service areas, aiming to lower fees and improve food quality.
• Penalty Conversion Rate Hits 40-Year Low at 2026 World Cup · Goalkeeper data analysis and mind games have caused penalty success rates to drop to a 40-year low.
• Former Presidential Security Executives Sentenced for Blocking Yoon Suk-yeol Arrest · Seoul court sentences former Presidential Security Service chiefs to prison for obstructing the arrest warrant of former President Yoon Suk-yeol.
• South Korea Fines Lock&Lock 503 Million Won Over Massive Data Breach · South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission fines Lock&Lock 503 million won for leaking 1.3 million users' data.
• South Korea Expands Resident ID Verification to Major Payment Apps · Korean government partners with Naver Pay, Kakao Pay, and Toss to verify ID photos and block fraud.
• Former President Yoon Suk Yeol Smiles as Supreme Court Dismisses His Appeal on Obstruction Charges · Former President Yoon Suk Yeol watches livestream of Supreme Court ruling dismissing his appeal on obstruction of arrest charges.
• Rainy Day Highway Crash Fatalities 40% Higher Than Clear Days in Korea · Korea Expressway Corporation data shows highway crash fatality rates are 1.4 times higher on rainy days due to hydroplaning and increased braking distances.
• South Korean Household Loans Surge 7.6 Trillion Won Amid Housing Tax Changes · South Korean household loans hit a 14-month high driven by apartment transactions and stock market borrowing.
• CU Convenience Store Chain Reaches 600th Outlet in Mongolia · Korean retailer CU opens its 600th store in Mongolia, marking a major milestone in its international expansion.
• Korea's Low Birthrate Committee Chair Suggests Landlords Cut Rent for Families · Korea's Low Fertility Committee chair proposes asking landlords to reduce rent for families struggling with housing costs.
• Korean Stocks See 'Slight' Rebound Amid Debate Over Market Peak · KOSPI rises slightly as analysts debate if semiconductor rally has peaked or continues.
• LG Display Study Links Higher Monitor Refresh Rates to Improved Gaming Win Rates · LG Display research shows higher refresh rates improve reaction speed, accuracy, and win rates in FPS games.
• South Korea Considers Selective Volunteer Military System Amid Manpower Shortage · South Korea reviews a selective volunteer military system to address shrinking draft-eligible population and low NCO recruitment.
• Hong Myung-bo Apologizes for World Cup Exit, Promises to Testify at National Assembly · Former South Korean coach Hong Myung-bo apologizes for World Cup failure and pledges to testify at a National Assembly hearing.
• Three Family Members Found Dead in Osan Apartment Following Despair Text · Police investigate triple death in Osan after acquaintance reports despair text from son.
• Democratic Rep. Kim Min-seok Criticizes Failed Merger Strategy with Cho Kuk Innovation Party · Rep. Kim Min-seok blames 'bombshell-style' handling for the failed merger with the Innovation Party and promises a dedicated integration body if elected leader.
• Pro-Moon Lawmaker Ko Min-jung Launches Bid for Democratic Party Leader · Ko Min-jung declares candidacy for Democratic Party of Korea leadership, pledging to center the party on young voters.
• South Korea's Yeongjong Coastal Ring Road Completes Final 3km Section · Incheon City opens the final 2.99km segment of the 54km Yeongjong Coastal Ring Road on July 13.
• Paichai High Baseball Team Appeals 6-Month Suspension Over May 18 Movement Chants · Seoul high school baseball team appeals suspension for disparaging slogans during a national tournament.
• NPS Domestic Portfolio Surges 190 Trillion Won in Q2 Driven by Samsung and SK Hynix · National Pension Service domestic equity valuation jumped 63.9% in Q2, led by massive gains in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
• Sokcho Market Implements Time-Based Car-Free Street for Pedestrian Safety · Sokcho City restricts vehicle access daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to enhance pedestrian safety at the Tourist and Fisheries Market.
• Trump Revives Greenland Acquisition Claim, Denmark Defends Sovereignty at NATO Summit · President Trump claims the US should control Greenland, prompting Denmark to defend its sovereignty at the NATO summit.
• Seoul Crackdown on 10 Restaurants for Falsely Labeling Goat Meat Origin · Seoul police fined 10 restaurants for misleadingly labeling domestic black goat meat as Australian or Chinese.