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Kevin Kim formally appointed as acting U.S. ambassador to South Korea

The U.S. Embassy in Korea on Monday formally announced the appointment of Kevin Kim, a former State Department deputy assistant secretary, as acting ambassador, saying he will work to advance mutual interests.

2025-10-27

Trump and Xi are set to discuss the TikTok deal and future of U.S.-China relations

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to talk with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday in a push to finalize a deal to allow the popular social media app TikTok to keep operating in the United States.

2025-09-19

After chaos of U.S. cuts, aid chiefs urge world leaders at UN to step up

United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher hopes the world body will fight against a "sustained attack" on its values and finances at a gathering of world leaders, and said humanitarians can't afford to wait for the United States to restore funding.

2025-09-19

KARD to expand 'Drift' tour in major U.S. cities

KARD expands its 'Drift' world tour, performing in five U.S. cities this December.

2025-09-13

Trump's U.S. Open visit sparks boos and long security lines

President Donald Trump was loudly booed at the men's final of the U.S. Open on Sunday, where extra security caused by his visit led to lines long enough that many people missed the start of play, even after organizers delayed it.

2025-09-08

President Lee meets Trump at the White House — in pictures

The White House on Monday released over 40 official photographs of the Korea-U.S. summit, taken by its official photographer, through the photo-sharing site Flickr.

2025-09-03

How a new Costco tore a Korean province in half

Costco's planned store in Iksan, North Jeolla faces opposition from local merchants concerned about potential economic impacts on small businesses.

2025-08-27

Buldak hike coming? Korean exporters now eye price markups after tariff-fueled front-loading

Korean exports of cosmetics and instant noodles to the United States fell after initial tariff impacts, raising price concerns among experts.

2025-08-23

Four top conglomerate heads to attend Korea-U.S. summit

Korea's conglomerate chiefs will join President Lee Jae Myung for economic discussions during the upcoming U.S.-Korea summit.

2025-08-22

Taiwanese duo given suspended prison sentences for filming U.S. base

Two Taiwanese nationals received suspended prison sentences for illegally filming a U.S. base.

2025-08-07