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Chile power outage plunges capital into darkness, hits major copper mines

A massive power outage across Chile plunged the country's capital Santiago into darkness on Tuesday and knocked out electricity to major copper mines in the country's north, buffeting global metal markets.

2025-02-26

Korea pledges additional $17 million to help prevent infectious diseases in developing countries

Korea pledged Wednesday to provide an additional $17 million to a global health initiative to help prevent infectious diseases like tuberculosis and malaria in developing countries, the Foreign Ministry said.

2024-11-13

[VIDEO] Behind the scenes of Brazil's comeback win against Chile

Go behind the scenes as Brazil beat Chile 2-1 in the World Cup qualifier with goals from Igor Jesus and Luiz Henrique.

2024-10-13

Chile keen on collaborating with Korea on critical minerals: mining minister

”We have a great interest for the Korean government and companies to collaborate with Chile in accessing critical minerals,” said Minister of Mining of Chile Aurora Williams during an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily earlier this month.

2024-06-25

Doosan inks deal to convert Chile's Mejillones power plant to natural gas

Doosan Enerbility secured a 50 billion won contract with Engie Energía Chile to convert the Chilean power plant's unit to run on natural gas instead of coal.

2024-05-21

Korea, Chile to renegotiate FTA

Korea and Chile will hold another round of talks on revising their free trade agreement (FTA) in response to changing global trade circumstances, the Industry Ministry said Wednesday.

2023-11-29

Chatting with Chile

Ambassador of Chile to Korea Mathias Francke, third from left; Mayor of Ulsan Kim Doo-gyeom, fourth from left; and Chile Investment Commissioner to Asia Vicente Pinto, far right, during their meeting in Ulsan on Tuesday to discuss...

2022-12-01

KBS K-pop show 'Music Bank' to hold concert in Chile on Nov. 12

Local K-pop show "Music Bank" will hold a global concert after a three-year pandemic-induced hiatus, according to KBS on Wednesday. The concert will take place in Chile on Nov. 12, at 8 p.m. Boy band SF9 member and actor Rowoon will be the host...

2022-11-09

SK On signs supply deal with Chile's SQM to source lithium

SK On signed a supply deal with Chile-based Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) to source lithium, a core mineral for making electric vehicles (EVs) batteries.

2022-11-07

In Santiago

Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, right, and Chilean President Gabriel Boric observe an honor guard before holding talks in Santiago, Chile, Wednesday.

2022-10-12