The Korea Times — Top Stories
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A South Korean English-language news outlet covering national politics, elections, and current events.
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Today’s stories
- Sanitation equipment gets design upgrade as worker invents wheeled dustpanA sanitation worker has developed an improved dustpan with wheels, a tilting handle, and increased capacity to reduce physical strain.
- Iran agrees to dismantle nuclear program under deal: White HouseIran agreed to dismantle its nuclear program and destroy nuclear material under a deal with the US, according to a White House official, while Tehran also agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz.
- For ‘Colony,’ K-zombie film from ‘Train to Busan’ director, Korean box-office success is no surprise'Colony,' a zombie film directed by the 'Train to Busan' director, is achieving record-breaking box office success in Korea, continuing the trend of K-zombie film popularity.
- Trump says US will hit Iran 'very hard tonight', wants control of energy infrastructureU.S. President Trump threatens to strike Iran hard and take control of its oil infrastructure, while U.S.-Iran talks continue amid ongoing conflict and rising tensions.
- Google in talks with Samsung to make part of next-gen chip: reportGoogle is in talks with Samsung to manufacture part of its next-generation AI processor, while TSMC is planned to handle the main computing part.
- Lockdown at Pentagon due to 'hazardous materials incident'Part of the Pentagon was locked down following a hazardous materials incident, according to a fire department report.
- Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn's Octagon is ready for Trump's 80th birthday bashThe White House South Lawn is being used for a UFC event to celebrate Trump's 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, featuring a temporary arena with an Octagon and other structures.
- Wall Street recovers some of week's losses after AI stocks swing back upwardWall Street recovers some of week's losses after AI stocks swing back upward. Oil prices and Treasury yields remain near where they were the day before, even though worries a...
- Ballot shortage tests trust in Korea's election system: US expertBallot shortages during South Korea's local elections led to protests and investigations, raising concerns about public confidence in the electoral system.
- Geneva steps up security for 50,000-strong G7 protest as France hosts summitFrench and Swiss authorities increase security measures ahead of the G7 summit and a large anti-G7 protest in Geneva, with border closures and significant resource allocation.
- USTR rebuts Washington Post editorial on proposed tariffs targeting South Korea, others over forced labor concernsUSTR Jamieson Greer responded to a Washington Post editorial criticizing proposed tariffs on South Korea and other countries over forced labor concerns, accusing the editorial of being driven by anti-China sentiment.
- Iran's Kharg Island key to its oil exports. Targeting it carries major risksIran's Kharg Island, vital for its oil exports, has become a target in the conflict between the US and Israel, with potential strikes on its infrastructure posing significant risks to Iran's oil production.
- Trump cancels US strikes on Iran, citing progress in talksTrump cancels US strikes on Iran, citing progress in talks with Tehran's leadership and regional approval.
- Lee to receive Italy's highest decoration for promoting bilateral tiesSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung will receive Italy's highest state decoration for his efforts in strengthening bilateral ties, following a summit where the two countries agreed to elevate their relationship to a special strategic partnership.
- BTS in Busan: City guide for visiting fansBTS's 'SWIM' music video is displayed on a LED screen at a Busan hotel, attracting global fans.