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Highway police intercept drug-fueled van driving recklessly

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested a van driver who was smoking crystal meth and driving with a full load of passengers. In the end, the passengers could not stand it and called the Highway Police for help.

The Central Investigation Bur…

Seoul stocks close higher on hopes for Fed’s policy pivot

South Korean stocks finished higher Wednesday as investor sentiment was boosted by Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell’s comments for a possible interest rate cut. The local currency traded weaker against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark Korea Composi…

Krafton to showcase new titles at gamescom 2024 next month

South Korean gaming giant Krafton Inc. will showcase its new titles at one of the largest global gaming events in Germany next month, the company said Wednesday.

Krafton will unveil its extraction role-playing game, Dark and Darker Mobile, and life …

PM says only way interest rates can go is down

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo struck a hopeful note on the economy Wednesday, saying he thinks the only way interest rates can go is down.

Han made the remark while attending a government meeting led by President Yoon Suk Yeol to discuss the direction…