The Korea Times - August 28, 2025

Hanwha to invest $5 bil. in Philadelphia shipyard to build naval vessels in US

Newborn numbers rise in 2024 for 1st time in 9 years

Trump’s remarks on base ownership calm concerns over US withdrawal: experts

WEATHER in SEOUL

After summit, questions remain on defense costs, alliance, NK

President attends naming ceremony at Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia

Korea risks falling behind as Japan bets on casino-led tourism

APEC holds first high-level talks on cultural industries

Lawmakers push bills to regulate foreign property purchases

Banks prepare to resume ELS sales

Firms brace for 3rd Commercial Act revision

NongHyup Bank boosts tie-up to invest in K-pop copyright with stablecoin

Kbank partners with BPMG for global stablecoin services

FADU seeks to restore tarnished reputation

NCSOFT’s new titles attract global attention at Gamescom

Hyundai Mobis seeks 2-track growth in auto chips, robotics

HD Hyundai to integrate 2 shipbuilding units in Ulsan

Incheon airport to open dedicated aisle for foreign business travelers

50% US tariffs on India’s products take effect

Fed Gov. Cook to sue Trump to keep her job

SpaceX successfully completes 10th Starship test mission

Israeli protesters demand hostage deal

Bessent says tariff revenues could top $500 bil. a year

States face funding cut over trucker English rules

Calif. parents sue ChatGPT for son’s suicide

US to accept 600,000 Chinese students

Venezuela warships to patrol coast

US moves to withhold foreign aid

25 countries suspend postal services to US

Advanced electrification to take center stage at IAA

Almonty Korea transforms Yeongwol into global tungsten hub

Sangdong Mine to sustain AKTC’s global tungsten supply

Why caution must still prevail

Korea-US nuclear cooperation

Timely words across time

A billion here, a billion there…

TODAY in HISTORY

Guiding light lit in Washington for Lee’s China policy

Wall Street is too complex to be left to humans

Voters lose in redistricting game

Exhibition set to showcase AI-driven future

Redefining tradition with Korea’s largest hanok resort

Busan Int’l Film Festival turns 30 with star-studded lineup, new awards

Korea’s living traditions come to life in Toronto in September

Sunmi to drop new digital single ‘BLUE!’

Remains of Korean War soldier killed on Armistice Day reunited with daughter

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged

Melania Trump invites students to participate AI challenge contest

Mother-daughter rift puts dad in a tough spot

Last Word in Astrology

On-court style showdown at Flushing Meadows

Korea invites Brazil, Paraguay for Oct. friendlies after tune-up matches in US

Masters to take winners from 6 nat’l competitions

Champions League coming to Kazakhstan