Early voting for presidential election heads for record turnout
Voters stand in line to cast early votes at a polling station in Seoul on May 30, 2025, the second and last day of early voting for the June 3 presidential election. (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- More than 10 million voters have cast their ballots in early voting so far for next week's presidential election, according to the national election commission on Friday,

African envoys, Korean experts discuss future partnerships with S. Korea
Wamkele Mene, secretary-general of the African Continental Free Trade Area, delivers a keynote speech during a session on South Korea-Africa cooperation at the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity, on Jeju Island, on May 28, 2025. (Yonhap)
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JEJU, South Korea, May 30 (Yonhap) -- Top African envoys and South Korean experts have discussed concrete steps for expanding their partnerships, emphasizing the promising future of mutual cooperat

Violinist Park Sue-ye wins prestigious Sibelius competition
The photo, provided by Matias Ahonen and the Kumho Asiana Cultural Foundation, features violinist Park Sue-ye. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korean violinist Park Sue-ye has won the 13th International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition, one of the most prestigious competitions for the instrument in the worl

Korean Air to showcase next-gen naval drones at 2025 MADEX exhibition
This photo, provided by Korean Air Co. on May 28, 2025, shows the company's booth showcasing various naval drones at the 2025 International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition in Busan, about 320 kilometers southeast of Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- Korean Air Co.

Naver completes deal to set up joint venture in Saudi Arabia
Officials from Naver Cloud and NHC Innovation attend a signing ceremony for a contract to establish a new joint venture, Naver Innovation, in this undated file photo provided by Naver Corp. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean tech giant Naver Corp.

S. Korea to spend 480 bln won on developing AI-related services in 2025
This illustration depicts artificial intelligence technology. (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will spend some 480 billion won (US$349.1 million) this year to develop innovative products and services based on artificial intelligence (AI), such as AI fact

Hanwha Systems wins 54.7 bln-won contract to develop radar for next-gen missile defense system
This photo, provided by Hanwha Systems Co., shows a L-SAM system model displayed at a defense exhibition in the United Arab Emirates. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Systems Co.

BGF Retail to open 1st CU convenience store in Hawaii this year
This file photo provided by BGF Retail Co. shows a CU convenience store in Seoul. (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- BGF Retail Co., the operator of CU convenience stores, said Tuesday it will open its first CU outlet in Hawaii this October as part of its global expansion strategy.

KOTRA discusses AI, SW collaboration with Ukraine delegation
This photo taken Feb. 24, 2025, shows a drone school in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) said Tuesday it has held talks with a Ukrainian information technology (IT) delegation to explore ways to enhance coope

Heo Ga-young's 'First Summer' wins 1st prize at Cannes' La Cinef section
Director Heo Ga-young is seen in this photo provided by the Korean Film Council. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, May 23 (Yonhap) -- Heo Ga-young's "First Summer" has won First Prize in the La Cinef section of this year's Cannes Film Festival, the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) said Friday.

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