Inclusive systems behind S. Korea's economic growth, says Nobel Prize laureate Robinson
James Robinson, a professor at the Harris School of Public Policy, delivers a lecture at the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council held in Seoul on Aug. 12, 2025, in this photo provided by the Federation of Korea Industries. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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Seoul's premier art fairs, Frieze and Kiaf, to open next month
Frieze Seoul Director Patrick Lee speaks during a joint press conference for Frieze Seoul and Kiaf Seoul in Seoul on Aug. 19, 2025. (Yonhap)
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Industry minister meets U.S. senators to discuss shipbuilding cooperation
Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) (from R to L) pose for a photo during their meeting in Seoul on Aug. 19, 2025, in this photo provided by Seoul's industry ministry. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan met with visiting U.S.

Ex-FM Kang likely to be named as ambassador to U.S.
Ex-FM Kang likely to be named as ambassador to U.S.
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This combined file photo shows former Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha (L) and former top envoy to Vietnam Lee Hyuk.

Gov't holds strategy meeting for successful hosting of APEC biz events
This file photo taken Nov. 6, 2024, shows the opening ceremony of the Invest Korea Summit 2024 held in southern Seoul. (Yonhap)
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SK Group vows efforts to develop sovereign AI amid global competition
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won attends the group's annual Icheon Forum at a Seoul hotel on Aug. 18, 2025. (Yonhap)
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Samsung Heavy wins 2.1 tln-won LNG carrier orders from 2 Oceania shipowners
This photo provided by Samsung Heavy Industries Co. shows an oil tanker produced by the South Korean shipbuilder. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Heavy Industries Co.

Lee, Saudi crown prince agree to strengthen cooperation in phone talks
President Lee Jae Myung holds phone talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at his official residence in Seoul on Aug. 13, 2025, in this photo provided by his office. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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