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South Korea’s tax authority is cracking down on companies that turn corporate-owned homes into private perks for their controlling families, including a 20 billion won ($14.4 million) mansion in Hannam-dong, Seoul, and luxury retreats disguised as employee welfare facilities.
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean national team for the esports category in the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games held a kick-off ceremony Tuesday and shared their ambitions.
Influencers are offering tips and training on spotting signs of narcissistic personality disorder, and how to manage partners who display the traits.
Missile tests hours after China’s foreign minister left Seoul won’t alter Beijing’s focus on regime stability, analysts say
Missile tests hours after China’s foreign minister left Seoul won’t alter Beijing’s focus on regime stability, analysts say
2027 government spending expected to exceed W800tr
Faker returns for his 3rd Asian Games as Korea targets 5 esports golds
Tech hub to curb industrial output, conduct drills and use AI to pinpoint pollution sources, creating ‘crisp air’ as world leaders roll in
Tech hub to curb industrial output, conduct drills and use AI to pinpoint pollution sources, creating ‘crisp air’ as world leaders roll in
Local media reported a staff member in the mall’s basement suffered slight injuries.
Five exam cheats caught in eight weeks are forcing South Korea into a regulatory overhaul
Five exam cheats caught in eight weeks are forcing South Korea into a regulatory overhaul
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- A body discovered on the southern island of Jeju has been confirmed to be that of Jang Mi-ran, a missing woman whose case was allegedly closed prematurely in May, police said Tuesday.
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday.-----------------■ S. Korea records 20 heat wave days this year, double long-term average
The craft, developed by a Chinese start-up, uses winds at high altitude to produce electricity
The craft, developed by a Chinese start-up, uses winds at high altitude to produce electricity
An aerial view shows a construction site for a rail station at Hung Shui Kiu on Aug. 5, part of Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis development plan. (China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)
MANILA, Philippines — No Chinese navy warships were monitored in four key areas of the West Philippine Sea from Aug. 18 to 24, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet in Beijing in September 2025. (West Asia News Agency via Reuters)
Around 40,000 out of roughly 73,000 employees walked off the job on Friday in the first such strike action for a decade
Around 40,000 out of roughly 73,000 employees walked off the job on Friday in the first such strike action for a decade
South Korea plans to offer round-the-clock AI assistance for public services ranging from welfare and taxes to food and drug information as part of a broader push to bring artificial intelligence into government operations.
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States remain committed to the goal of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula despite the omission of the term from the readouts of their top diplomats' latest phone call, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday.
JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- A Jeju police officer accused of wrongfully closing a missing person case that may have led to the woman's death attended an arrest warrant hearing at a court on the southern resort island Tuesday.
JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- At the tender age of 16, Kim Seung-won owns the national record in the women's 50-meter backstroke swimming event with 27.71 seconds.
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SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea recorded about 20 days of heat wave conditions so far this year, nearly double the long-term average over the same period, the state weather agency said Tuesday.
Bain Capital’s acquisition of Gong Cha may signal a shift in bubble tea investment strategy, as sector slows after years of rapid expansion
Bain Capital’s acquisition of Gong Cha may signal a shift in bubble tea investment strategy, as sector slows after years of rapid expansion
The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) said Tuesday it has selected Lee Chang-dong's "Possible Love" as South Korea's official submission for next year's Academy Awards.
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's first music festival aiming for carbon neutrality will be held in Incheon this weekend, featuring a wide range of K-pop artists, such as god, Highlight, Onew and Zion.T and Epik High, its organizer said Tuesday.
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesChina’s anti-corruption fight: data deep diveThe South China Morning Post has launched a major data project diving into President Xi Jinping’s signature anti-corruption campaign. A series accompanying the data project looks at its main conclusion and the story behind the…
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesChina’s anti-corruption fight: data deep diveThe South China Morning Post has launched a major data project diving into President Xi Jinping’s signature anti-corruption campaign. A series accompanying the data project looks at its main conclusion and the story behind the…
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Tuesday the government has yet to decide whether to attend an international economic forum to be held in Russia next week.
JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- After grabbing three gold medals and one silver medal in his Asian Games debut three years ago in China, South Korean swimmer Kim Woo-min said Tuesday he is hungry for more this fall.
HIT Forum panelist Park Jeong-woo sees gains from chips and governance reforms, but says broader growth is needed for sustained premium
JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Nagoya will be the main host city of the upcoming Asian Games, but all swimming races will be held at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in the Japanese capital next month.
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) said Tuesday it has selected Lee Chang-dong's "Possible Love" as South Korea's official submission for next year's Academy Awards.
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs agency said Tuesday it coordinated with Malaysian authorities to reduce the time needed to issue free trade agreement (FTA) certificates of origin for condensate imports.
Lawmakers are set to establish clear liability standards for self-driving cars, a move that could open the floodgates for next-gen vehicles
Lawmakers are set to establish clear liability standards for self-driving cars, a move that could open the floodgates for next-gen vehicles
Hello, this is Leonie Kidd coming to you from London.
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's space agency said Tuesday it will push to localize key components for five-seat hybrid vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft and build four prototypes by 2032.
MANILA, Philippines — Some Filipino politicians may have received support from China to amplify its operations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said on Tuesday.
A draft law aimed at combating cross-border corruption has been submitted for its first reading by the country’s top legislature
A draft law aimed at combating cross-border corruption has been submitted for its first reading by the country’s top legislature
The Korea Exchange has donated 50 million won ($36,100) to provide financial education for people with developmental disabilities in Busan.
Dongsuh Food has renewed the packaging of its ready-to-drink coffee brand Maxim T.O.P and expanded the lineup with new products as competition in Korea’s RTD coffee market continues.