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Badminton world No 1 An Se-young said she was “very proud” of her achievements after winning an incredible 11th title of the year at her home Korea Open on Sunday. The 24-year-old beat Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi 21-12, 15-21, 21-16 in the final in Yeosu to extend an unbeaten run that stretches back to March. An has bee…
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- Senior U.S. Navy and Marine Corps officials have visit...
South Korea issued its first heavy snow advisory of the autumn season Sunday evening for the mountainous areas of Inje in Gangwon Province. The Korea Meteorological Administration issued the advisory at 7 p.m., warning that more snow could accumulate overnight at higher elevations. A heavy snow advisory is issued wh…
South Korea’s central government and ruling party have agreed to consider providing around 2 trillion won ($1.5 billion) in financial support for urgent, essential firefighting investments, amid growing scrutiny of a funding system that leaves local governments bearing most of the costs. The ruling Democratic Party …
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- The government has agreed to consider funding about 2 ...
DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- After leading the Samsung Lions to their first South K...
DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- Before their Korean Series began against the KT Wiz la...
Vietnam will take the baton from Seoul to host the next gathering of ruling and opposition parties from across Asia and Oceania in 2028. The International Conference of Asian Political Parties, a forum bringing together political parties regardless of ideology or political system, concluded two days of plenary sessi…
DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- After running away with the regular-season crown, the ...
DEAR Seoul, the K-beauty concept store by IFace Inc., officially opened at SM Makati on Friday, Nov. 7, 2026.
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Sunday the governme...
Seoul may have skipped much of fall this year, but the city has found another way to experience the season: through the scent of osmanthus. The sweet, delicate floral fragrance has been gaining popularity in Korea, fueled by travelers returning from Japan, China and Taiwan with osmanthus-scented body care products a…
DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- After leading the Samsung Lions to their first South K...
DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- The Samsung Lions are the king of South Korean basebal...
DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- After running away with the regular-season crown, the ...
DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- Before their Korean Series began against the KT Wiz la...
The Samsung Lions are the king of South Korean baseball once again. The Lions hammered the KT Wiz 12-1 in Game 5 of the Korean Series at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in the southeastern city of Daegu on Sunday to close out the best-of-seven battle and capture their first title in 12 years. The Lions blew the game wide o…
DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- The Samsung Lions are the king of South Korean basebal...
North Korea is producing more than 60 varieties of ready-to-eat meals resembling South Korea's popular "cupbap," or rice-in-a-cup products, as the regime seeks to showcase advances in its food-processing industry and improvements in people's diets. According to the October edition of "Korea," a monthly propaganda ma…
South Korean shopping platforms including Coupang and Naver carry listings that label hanbok, Korea’s traditional attire, as hanfu, a traditional Chinese style of dress, Sungshin Women’s University professor Seo Kyung-duk said Sunday. In a Facebook post, Seo also named Gmarket and 11st, saying sellers on major Korea…
YEOSU, South Korea, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean badminton star An Se-young w...
Seoul is hauling out the holly as the city's major department stores unveil seasonal decorations to attract visitors ahead of the holiday. Each retailer is showcasing its take on Christmas, from luxury brand collaborations to elaborate Christmas markets and immersive installations. Many have already set up seasonal …
South Korea’s sweeping deal with US President Donald Trump was already under strain, with investment delays holding back progress on nuclear cooperation. Now, the Democrats’ midterm landslide has introduced another complication for Seoul: a divided Washington that could make both sides of the deal harder to deliver.…
No first graders arrived this year at Deungmyeong Elementary School in western Seoul. The school is now facing a merger, and a similar situation is playing out across South Korea, where the smallest incoming class on record is expected to start elementary school next spring. The number of new elementary school stude…
South Korean banks are shifting their focus from aggressive growth to capital efficiency and higher-quality earnings, helping them maintain strong credit profiles despite rising shareholder payouts and government pressure to expand corporate lending, according to Fitch Ratings. "Competition used to focus more on mar…
South Korean brokerages are set to offer virtually round-the-clock trading in US stocks from Dec. 6, by combining Nasdaq's expanded 23-hour trading schedule with an additional hour through alternative trading platform Blue Ocean. According to financial industry sources, Korean brokerages and the Korea Securities Dep…
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- More than 9 out of 10 South Korean companies operating...
YEOSU, South Korea, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean badminton star An Se-young w...
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to a c...
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- Helped by the artificial intelligence-led (AI) chip su...
A man in his 40s suffered burns over 60 percent of his body after falling into a hole created by a ruptured underground heating pipe in western Seoul, authorities said Sunday. The accident occurred around 1 a.m. Saturday on a road near an apartment complex in Magok-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul. The area had been cordoned…
More than 70 percent of the increase in regular employees in South Korea in the third quarter came from workers aged 60 and older, while the figure for workers in their 20s and 30s declined, the statistics ministry said Sunday. The number of regular workers came to 16.84 million in the July-September period, up 167,…
DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- KT Wiz manager Lee Kang-chul benched his slumping slug...
Seoul recorded its first snowfall of the season on Sunday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. The first snow was observed at 10 a.m. at a weather station in Songwol-dong, Jongno-gu, the weather agency said. It was 26 days earlier than last year and 12 days ahead of the seasonal average. The offici…
Korean Netflix viewers aren't exactly known for their taste for three-hour-long slow-burners. Lee Chang-dong is one filmmaker who can get them to watch one. The art house auteur's latest, "Possible Love," rose to No. 1 on the streamer's local movie chart within hours of its release at 5 p.m. Friday and has stayed th…
DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- With his team just a win away from winning the 2026 So...
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- Kia Corp. is expected to meet its annual sales target ...
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- More than 70 percent of the increase in regular employ...
Behind each university’s global ambitions are choices about what to preserve, what to develop and where to go next. In “World Class,” The Korea Herald interviews leaders of Korean universities about the strengths they are cultivating and the futures they envision. — Ed. For Ewha Womans University President Lee Hyang…
South Korea is reviewing whether to extend its label-free requirement for domestically produced bottled mineral water to imports. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment recently met with bottled water importers to seek feedback on whether they could switch to bottles without wraparound plastic labels, accor…
South Korean figure skater Lee Hae-in of Korea University won the bronze medal in the women's singles competition at her first International Skating Union (ISU) senior Grand Prix event of the season. Lee earned 143.30 points in the free skate at the Cup of China, the third event of the 2026-27 ISU Grand Prix series,…
South Korean national team midfielder Lee Jae-sung of Mainz 05 had a goal ruled out against Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich, while compatriot Kim Min-jae remained on the bench, preventing a head-to-head encounter between the two players. Lee started Saturday's home match against Bayern in the ninth round of the …
South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster will open US preorders for its first AI-powered smart glasses, developed in partnership with Samsung Electronics and Google, on Thursday, ahead of a planned December release. The company unveiled a teaser Friday for its Intelligent Eyewear campaign film starring Hollywood ac…
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- The average daily energy intake of South Koreans fell ...
The United States on Saturday called for international cooperation to combat North Korea's illicit cyber activities following a massive cryptocurrency theft involving Binance. "Particularly in light of the recent hack of Binance, it is critical for governments to work together and do their own part to mitigate the D…
The number of children entering elementary schools in South Korea is expected to fall below 300,000 for the first time next year amid the country's low birth rate, data showed Sunday. The number of first graders, born in 2020, entering elementary school for the 2027 academic year, is expected to fall short of 300,00…
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- The number of children entering elementary schools in ...
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- The government is reportedly reviewing plans to expand...
Seoul and Sao Paulo sit almost exactly on opposite sides of the globe, 12 hours apart on the clock, but ours is an age in which even half a planet's worth of distance amounts to just a few taps on a phone. The everyday wonder of instant, borderless connectivity is at the heart of "Hyundai Translocal Series: Via Sate…
