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And Korea’s traditional sounds and sights were on display at Times Square in New York to usher in the official opening of the Korea Center there. Our culture correspondent Song Yoo-jin files this report from the Big Apple. Surrounded by giant billboards and towering buildings, the distinct sound of traditional Korean instruments being played, the … Read more

The Busan Mobility Show is generating quite a bit of buzz with the presence of affordable and accessible electric vehicles. Our Moon Hye-ryeon was there. The Busan International Mobility Show is one of the country’s biggest motor events, and it’s the first time that it’s been rebranded from “Busan International Motor Show” – featuring other … Read more

Let’s take a look at the latest news in ‘The World Now’. Iranians go to the polls on Friday to choose their new president, following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month. Four candidates are vying for the presidency with current parliament speaker Mohammad Qalibaf, and former nuclear negotiator Saeed … Read more

Good afternoon. Monsoon rain takes a break today and the sweltering heat sets in. Southern provinces could see highs going nearly 5 degrees higher this afternoon to the low thirties again while the capital will be hotter today with higher humidity. Most of Korea will be basking under blazing sunshine but there could be passing … Read more