The Korea Times - December 02, 2025

1 year after martial law, chronic political conflicts have only deepened

Coupang founder avoids responsibility despite catastrophic data breach

More foreign tourists flock to local opticians for fast, affordable eyewear

WEATHER in SEOUL

Key presidential aides rumored to eye potential bids in next year’s elections

PPP’s internal turmoil deepens as martial law anniversary approaches

Seoul mayor indicted on election finance charges

Seoul Film Center opens amid outcry, backlash from filmmakers

Eyewear

Conflicts

FSS warns firms neglect cybersecurity despite threats

Korea at risk of Taiwan-style polarization amid AI boom

Hana Financial vows stronger customer service on 20th anniversary

Gov’t to roll out measures to boost lagging Kosdaq

Growth cools, debt rises: Global economy faces new risks in 2026

Coupang faces potential $770 mil. fine after data breach

Daum splits from Kakao, aims to reclaim market share

Customer backlash intensifies

FuturePlay teams up with Saudi ministry as 1st Korean VC partner

Authorities track data-leak suspect via IP address

BOJ to weigh ‘pros and cons’ of rate hike

China’s November factory activity swings back to decline

Selfie-based age checks boom as gov’ts push for online controls

Deadly Asia floods death toll tops 1,100

Pope Leo XIV calls on Lebanese leaders to be true peacemakers

US sees progress after talks in Florida with Ukraine

Swiss voters reject new inheritance tax

3 children killed in birthday party shooting

Head over heels in love

Responsibility in Coupang case

Like chestnuts

Palisade fire aftermath burns up gov’t credibility

TODAY in HISTORY

We got AI in education all wrong: Here’s the fix

DHS has better ways to spend $200 mil. than this

AI is more likely to cause labor shortage

UAE ambassador lauds deepening partnership with Korea

Germany marks 70 years of Bundeswehr, highlights security ties

ProColombia sees rising Korean interest at Cafe Show Seoul 2025

Envoys gather to showcase kimchi’s global appeal

Sports reality shows find new life through competition

How mouth painting transformed artist’s life after paralysis

UNIST professor enables AI to study summarized 3D data

Early arrival sets off silent feud

Last Word in Astrology

Stray Kids scores 8th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with ‘Do It’

Oscar-winning UK playwright Tom Stoppard dies at 88

Cortina Olympic village sits in close contact with nature

Short trackers win 2 golds in Olympic season

Shiffrin dazzles with her 104th World Cup win