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- Musical blending fantasy, history earns award from West End
- This is a scene from the musical "Swag Age: Shout, Joseon." (PL Entertainment) By Kang Gahui Photos = PL Entertainment The domestic musical "Swag Age: Shout, Joseon" has won an award from the famed West End of London, the work's management agency PL Entertainment said on Jan. 14. The musical won Bes..
- 2026.01.16
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- Chips, displays, batteries to get KRW 235B in gov't investment
- Government investment of KRW 235.1 billion this year will seek to secure core technologies in the key industries of semiconductors, displays and secondary batteries. (iClickArt) (Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution of this image is prohibited under copyright law.) By Koh Hyunjeong Governmen..
- 2026.01.16
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- 'Talks with Japan covered Asia-Pacific trade pact, supply chains'
- President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Jan. 14 visit Horyuji Temple, a leading cultural heritage site in Japan's Nara Prefecture. (Cheong Wa Dae) By Yoo Yeon Gyeong President Lee Jae Myung told Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during their bilateral summit this w..
- 2026.01.16
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- 59 ministry affiliates, public institutions release 2026 biz plans
- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's affiliates and public institutions on Jan. 13 present their business plans for 2026 at CKL Corporate Support Center in Seoul's Jung-gu District, an event livestreamed by KTV, a channel for government policy and initiatives. (Heo Man-jin from Ministry of ..
- 2026.01.16
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- 'KPop Demon Hunters' wins 2 Golden Globes, president's kudos
- "KPop Demon Hunters" creator and co-director Maggie Kang (center), co-director Chris Appelhans (left) and producer Michelle Wong pose for cameras on Jan. 11 while holding their Golden Globes for best animated feature at the awards ceremony held at the hotel Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. By Park Hye..
- 2026.01.16
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- Korea to chair International Renewable Energy Agency in 2027
- The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment on Jan. 13 said the country next year will chair the International Renewable Energy Agency based in the United Arab Emirates. (Yonhap News) By Lee Jihae Korea next year will chair the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) based in the United Ar..
- 2026.01.16
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- Advanced solar-powered device makes seawater drinkable
- A research team at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) on Jan. 12 announced its invention of a solar-powered device that evaporates seawater. Shown are the operating principle and structure of this system. (UNIST) By Charles Audouin A domestic research team has developed techn..
- 2026.01.16
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- Year of beauty: cosmetics exports hit record USD 11.4B in 2025
- Cosmetics exports last year set a record-high KRW 11.4 billion. Shown are visitors on Aug. 28, 2025, receiving explanations on beauty products at the Seoul Beauty Week held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul's Jung-gu District. (Lee Jeongwoo) By Aisylu Akhmetzianova Cosmetics exports last year brok..
- 2026.01.16
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- 2 provinces use exemplary models under anti-carbon roadmap
- Chungcheongnam-do Province has led the way in carbon neutrality efforts in Asia since being the first local government in the region to join the Powering Past Coal Alliance in October 2018. Shown are visitors to the province's decarbonization-themed pavilion on Nov. 19, 2025, as part of the Korea Lo..
- 2026.01.16
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- An-defeated: badminton star wins 3rd straight Malaysia Open
- An Se Young, the world's top-ranked women's badminton player, on Jan. 11 celebrates after beating Wang Zhiyi of China to win the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (BWF) By Kang Gahui An Se Young, the world's No. 1 singles player in women's badminton, on Jan. 1..
- 2026.01.16