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Lee calls for crackdown on anti-Chinese rallies

President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday called for a crackdown on anti-Chinese rallies and other demonstrations against foreigners, saying such discriminatory acts and hate speech harm the national interest.

2025-10-02

Kospi breaks records — but is the ‘Korea discount’ really over?

The latest market rally, first sparked by the June inauguration of President Lee Jae Myung, has renewed investor hopes that Korea’s longstanding valuation gap — the so-called K-discount — may narrow, lifting Kospi’s valuation multiples.

2025-10-02

Death toll climbs to 40 after stampede at political rally for actor Vijay in southern India

The death toll following a stampede at a political rally for a popular Indian actor and politician in the southern state of Tamil Nadu has climbed to 40, the state’s health minister said Sunday, as medics treated at least 124 injured in hospitals.

2025-09-29

Progressive, conservative groups hold rallies in Seoul over U.S., Korean gov't actions

Progressive and conservative groups held separate rallies in central Seoul on Saturday, each amplifying criticism of the United States and the Korean government.

2025-09-14

Expect congestion as tens of thousands storm Seoul for Liberation Day rallies

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency expects heavy traffic in central Seoul due to Liberation Day rallies and events.

2025-08-11

North Korea stages anti-U.S. mass rallies on Korean War anniversary

North Korea has staged various rallies and events inciting anti-American sentiment and pledging retaliation as the country marks the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the 1950-53 Korean War, state media reported Wednesday.

2025-06-25

Kospi breaks 3,000 for first time since 2021 despite Middle East conflict

Korea’s benchmark Kospi surpassed the 3,000-point threshold on Friday for the first time in three and a half years, despite already heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which escalated with U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

2025-06-23

Presidential candidates rally on final weekend before election

Presidential candidates spent Sunday holding rallies nationwide in the last weekend before Election Day.

2025-06-01

Hyundai Steel holds 'Customers Day' at World Rally Championship in Portugal

Hyundai Steel recently held a “Customers Day” meeting while watching the World Rally Championship Portugal Rally with major European clients, touting its automotive steel innovations.

2025-05-27

Yoon supporters gather in front of official residence on day of departure

Supporters of former President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered in front of the presidential residence in central Seoul on Friday, the day he vacated the premises.

2025-04-11