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[PHOTOS] The Korea Times Forum

Korea Times 09 Jun 2026

Korea Times Vice Chairman Seung Ji-soo, front row fifth from right, poses with dignitaries and speakers during a VIP session ahead of The Korea Times ...

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[FULL TEXT] President Lee Jae Myung’s congratulatory message for 2026 Korea Times Forum

Korea Times 09 Jun 2026

My sincere congratulations on the opening of the 2026 Korea Times Forum. I would like to express my deep appreciation to Seung Ji-soo, vice chairman of The Korea Times, and all its staff for organizing ...

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S. Korea's economy expands 1.8% in Q1, faster than earlier estimate: BOK

Korea Times 09 Jun 2026

The real gross domestic product (GDP) rose 1.8 percent in the January-March period from the previous quarter, 0.1 percentage point higher than the earlier estimate, according to preliminary data from the Bank of Korea (BOK).

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N. Korea, China vow new era of ties in Kim-Xi summit: KCNA

Korea Times 09 Jun 2026

North Korea and China reaffirmed their commitment to supporting each other's interests and pledged to usher in a new era in bilateral relations, Pyongyang's state media reported Tuesday ... of Korea.

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Hwang Hee-chan hoping to create more memorable moments in Mexico

Korea Times 09 Jun 2026

Hwang's stoppage-time goal, assisted by Son Heung-min in a counter break, helped South Korea beat Portugal 2-1 in their final Group H match in 2022 ... It was just the second time that South Korea re .

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Trump taps deputy USFK commander as deputy commander of Pacific Air Forces

Korea Times 09 Jun 2026

Forces Korea (USFK) to serve as the deputy commander of U.S ... Since January 2024, Iverson has served in several senior roles in South Korea, including ...

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Soccer and the World Cup is more than a game for me

Korea Times 09 Jun 2026

My first soccer World Cup memory was watching Argentina’s Diego Maradona arrogantly juggling the ball on his shoulders, before the opening game of the Italia 1990 World Cup ... The Milla dance became famous in Ghana.

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Nuclear weapons spending hits record high amid new 'arms race': studies

Korea Times 09 Jun 2026

GENEVA — Worldwide spending on nuclear weapons soared to a record high last year as atomic-armed countries moved more warheads from storage onto delivery systems, experts said Tuesday ... "To be perfectly honest, I'm terrified," she told AFP.

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ChatGPT-maker OpenAI files to take company public

Korea Times 09 Jun 2026

... IPO filing, but had "not decided on timing yet" for any listing.

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Seoul shares open sharply higher on tech rebound, Iran-Israel ceasefire

Korea Times 09 Jun 2026

After opening 2.85 percent higher, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) extended its gains, rising 247.84 points, or 3.31 percent, to 7,732.25 as of 9.15 a.m.

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Korea, Australia strengthen green partnership amid global supply chain disruptions

Korea Times 09 Jun 2026

Australia is the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplier to Korea. Korea is one of Australia’s largest suppliers of refined petroleum products, and the largest supplier of diesel.

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KRX issues buy-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp rebound

Korea Times 09 Jun 2026

South Korea's bourse operator on ... Program trading for the KOSPI was suspended for five minutes shortly after opening, according to the Korea Exchange (KRX).

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Korea, Mongolia launch strategic dialogue for critical minerals, supply chain cooperation

Korea Times 09 Jun 2026

Korea and Mongolia have launched a vice ministerial-level strategic dialogue this week aimed at expanding cooperation in critical minerals, supply chains and other strategic sectors, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday.

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Player-turned-analyst predicts runner-up finish for S. Korean in group stage

Korea Times 09 Jun 2026

Now working as a commentator on television, former FIFA World Cup hero Lee Young-pyo predicted Monday that South Korea will finish second in their group at this year's tournament ... "And it's highly likely that South Korea will finish second.

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Economy expands 1.8% in Q1, faster than earlier estimate: BOK

Korea Times 09 Jun 2026

The real gross domestic product (GDP) rose 1.8 percent in the January-March period from the previous quarter, 0.1 percentage point higher than the earlier estimate, according to preliminary data from the Bank of Korea (BOK).