Former oceans minister was summoned by police over a bribery scandal involving the Unification Church: prosecutors allege he received cash and a luxury watch in exchange for backing church-linked projects; Chun denies the claims as raids widen the probe

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  A sovereign fund and an export fund will be launched in 2026; finance ministry plans better management of state assets, new U.S.-focused investment tools under the recent tariff deal, and measures to foster AI industries and strengthen economic security

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  Art Odyssey, promoted by art institutions and cultural authorities, aims to coordinate global promotion of Korean art by linking museums, curators and research programs; It supports joint exhibitions, exchanges and strategies for artistic presence abroad

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  A 600-year-old tax ship was recovered off the Coast of Taean: the full remains of a Joseon-era (1392-1910) cargo vessel shed light on how a premodern kingdom managed national taxation, logistics and sea-based infrastructure with surprising complexity

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  South Korea has welcomed US President Trump on his Asia tour, meeting President Lee Jae‑Myung and signalling imminent finalisation of a massive US-Korea investment-trade deal; His visit also sets the stage for a summit with China’s Xi Jinping in Busan

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