WEEKLY NEWS HIGHLIGHTS (2025.08.30)

[Weekly Focus] Could Kim Jong-un's trip to Beijing indicate openness to U.S. diplomacy?

Index of Services in July shows triple growth amid tariff concerns

[Arts & Culture] What cultural events can Gyeongju offer APEC 2025

World’s top Taekwondo athletes gather in Muju for 2025 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Challenge

[Weather] Heat wave nationwide, rain forecast this weekend

[FULL] NEWSCENTER (2025-08-29)

Strikes on Kyiv deepen mistrust; peace talks on edge

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Live from Muju: Olympic Taekwondo gold medalists compete at 2025 World Taekwondo Grand Prix

President Lee recaps U.S., Japan trips at Cabinet meeting

S. Korea's top security official warns against high expectations for North Korea engagement

U.S. opts out of upcoming UN human rights review

Rival parties announce resolutions ahead of National Assembly regular session

Sneak peek: Gyeongju's cultural offerings for APEC 2025

President Lee's first budget proposal as expected expands gov't spending especially on AI

Seoul Beauty Week turns DDP into a global beauty festival

FROM S. KOREA'S HEALTH CARE SERVICE TO ITS "CAGONGJOK"

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[Features reporter] Seoul Beauty Week turns DDP into a global beauty festival

[Kulture Issue] Analysis of Director Park Chan-wook's "No Other Choice" at Venice Int'l Film...

[K-enter] aespa to perform new release at weekend concerts

[NEWs GEN] “Resting” Youths: Why young Koreans are stepping away from work

‘Massive’ Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 21

[On-point] N. Korea's Kim to join Putin at China's military parade next week

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Donald Trump to deliver 1st UN speech since returning to office at UN General Assembly in Sept.

U.S. Extended Deterrence guarantee, strategic flexibility on Korean Peninsula both possible...

Lebanese peacekeeping force to end its mission after half a century

S. Korea's special counsel team to indict former first lady Kim Keon Hee

Authorities say Minneapolis school shooter was 'obsessed with killing children'

UK, France and Germany move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran

US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over his attempt to fire her

Ariana Grande announces 'The Eternal Sunshine Tour'

[Weather] Heat and tropical nights across Korea with passing rain

What's behind Kim Jong-un's "unprecedented" visit to multinational event?

[Econ & Biz] BOK releases economic indicators, forecasts first GDP increase in nearly 2 years

S. Korea, U.S., Japan launch first trilateral working group in Lee Jae Myung' presidency

President Lee says "strong trust" built with U.S. President Trump

[FULL] NEWSCENTER (2025-08-28)

[Weather] Summer heat is not cooling down yet, with heat wave warnings in place

ROK-U.S. summit: economic aspect and what it means for the tariff deal

Lee-Trump summit could help Seoul bolster N. Korea, China diplomacy: Expert

Treasury secretary hints at U.S. government acquiring stakes in shipbuilding

Trump administration to tighten U.S. visa regulation

U.S. Treasury sanctions on North Korea’s fraudulent IT worker network

Kim Jong-un to visit China to attend military parade upon Xi's invitation

Rival parties hold party workshops, gear up for regular Assembly session in September

'KPop Demon Hunters' leads to near twofold increase in K-pop streams in U.S.

Bank of Korea projects higher GDP growth rate compared to May forecast

[FULL] THE DAILY REPORT (2025-08-28)

HARD FACTS, PENDING TASKS AFTER SUMMIT

[K-sports highlights with Jason Lee] Son Heung-min's MLS debut goal, KBO attendance record and more

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[K-enter] Park Chan-wook, will he take home the Golden Lion?

[NEWs GEN] From skincare to treatments: Unveiling the magic of Korea’s beauty industry

[On-point] S. Korea's central bank keeps rates steady: What's behind the decision?

BOK holds benchmark rate at 2.5% amid housing market concerns

Two children killed in Minnesota Catholic school shooting

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