The Korea Times - February 04, 2025

DPK leader pivots right in lead-up to possible snap election

Korea faces strong headwinds from Trump’s tariff war

Samsung Electronics chairman freed from legal risks

Asylum acceptance rate at 2.7% amid 122,000 applications

Yoon urges visiting ruling party politicians to unite conservatives

N. Korea slams Rubio in 1st criticism against Trump gov’t

Death of freelance weathercaster sparks calls for better working conditions

Korean War memorial coming to Gwanghwamun Square

Cold spell hits nation despite onset of spring

Retail sales post steepest fall in 21 years

Naver, Kakao could benefit from DeepSeek AI disruption

Microinsurance policies gain popularity with Gen MZ

Hana Financial earns top rating in MSCI ESG evaluation

Korean won falls sharply against dollar

Korea finds 480 million damaged bills

OpenAI chief ’s visit fuels partnership rumors

Air Busan fire raises call for swifter launch of converged LCC

Rice consumption in Korea to decline by 15% in 10 years

SPC to complete new bakery factory in Texas by 2027

Battery firms on alert against Trump tariffs on Canada

US tariffs suspend loophole for low-value shipments

OpenAI announces new ‘deep research’ tool for ChatGPT

Dollar surges as global FX hits record low, bitcoin slides

Trump says Americans could feel ‘pain’ in trade war

Once-lost signboard of Gyeongbok Palace returns

International tourists can book SEOULDAL balloon rides online

Navy launches new fleet command amid NK threats

50 killed in West Bank by Israel’s operation

Santorini on alert after seismic activity

Rubio lays down ultimatum to Panama over canal

160,000 rally in Berlin against proposed immigration crackdown

Syria’s Sharaa meets Saudi crown prince in Riyadh on 1st foreign trip

Yeouido’s ‘third force’

Global tariff war

Open eyes on political chaos

US needs to build homes much faster

Korea deserves better leadership . . . on both sides

Give UK growth agenda a chance

How Trump can slash red tape and enrich US, too

Tariff

Ghosts of past spies haunt London underground tunnels

Analysts skeptical about US-Russia nuclear disarmament talks

Woman’s surprise revelation bewilders relative

IVE ready to claim K-pop scene with ‘ATTITUDE’

‘Hitman 2’ rules holiday box office

G-Dragon hints at March concert during Taeyang’s encore show

STAYC announces March return

Beyoncé wins album of year at Grammys for ‘Cowboy Carter’

EX -US Navy aviator to lead Boeing Korea

Barbie Hsu, Taiwanese actor, wife of DJ Koo, dies at 48

Kim A-lim wins season opener for 3rd career title

McIlroy grabs 27th PGA title at Pebble Beach

Security measures tightened for Super Bowl week

K League to increase foreign players in 2025

Canadians boo US anthem at NBA game

Sydney to host Rugby World Cup final

US figure skating icon Dick Button dies at 95

Son snaps Tottenham’s losing streak