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Newest first · UTC+10:00Jin Mi-song's 'Silent Voices' wins 2nd prize in Cannes' student film section
CANNES/SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- "Silent Voices" by South Korea's Jin Mi-song has won Second Prize in the La Cinef section for student films at this year's Cannes Film Festival, organizers said Friday.
Vice FM meets U.S. lawmaker, policy expert to discuss alliance, joint fact sheet
SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo has met with a U.S. lawmaker and the head of a major think tank in Washington, and exchanged views on the bilateral alliance and situations on the Korean Peninsula, Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday.
2 S. Korean flotilla activists return from Israel
Two South Korean activists from Gaza-bound flotillas returned to Incheon Airport on Friday morning, a day after Cheong Wa Dae announced that they had been released from Israel.
Le Sserafim confronts fear, finds new inner strength with 2nd studio album
SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Four years after arriving on the K-pop scene with a message of "being fearless," girl group Le Sserafim has adopted a wiser approach, acknowledging and embracing fear as a profound source of inner strength.
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on May 22)
Lee Seok-yeon's warning on dissent deserves attention
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on May 22)
Lee's diplomatic overreach on NetanyahuAgain, every word from president carries significant consequences
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on May 22)
History mispricedStarbucks Korea's marketing fiasco turns national trauma into financial, legal risk
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on May 22.
2 S. Koreans seized on Gaza-bound aid vessels return home
SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Two South Korean activists returned home Friday after being released by Israeli forces that had captured them aboard aid vessels bound for the Gaza Strip.
South Korea liberal party leads mayoral poll in 'conservative heart' Daegu
The Democratic Party of Korea's Kim Boo-kyum, left, has a slight lead over the People Power Party's Choo Kyung-ho in the Daegu mayoral election. (Photos by Yonhap News Agency)
(Yonhap Interview) U.N. rights expert says resolving N.K. abductee issue prerequisite for peace
SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has failed to properly cooperate in resolving abductee issues, and South Korea and the international community need to continue raising the matter, a U.N. human rights expert has said, calling it a prerequisite for achieving lasting peace.
Consumer sentiment rises at sharpest pace in 1 yr in May on robust chip exports, stock rally
SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Consumer sentiment rose at the fastest pace in about a year in May, driven by robust semiconductor exports and the stock market rally, the central bank said Friday.
AI euphoria getting reality check in South Korea, and vice versa
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Slump in rearview mirror, young Heroes catcher having fun amid power surge
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- There were nights earlier this season when Kiwoom Heroes catcher Kim Gun-hee was so upset with himself that he couldn't even leave the stadium.
KBO tops 4 mln fans in fewest games
The South Korean baseball league reached 4 million fans at the fastest pace in its history on Thursday.
KBO tops 4 mln fans in fewest games
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean baseball league reached 4 million fans at the fastest pace in its history Thursday.
Heroes earns season-high 4th straight win with sweep of Landers
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- This was a memorable day for the Kiwoom Heroes battery.
Futures Slump, Ignoring Korean Euphoria, After Iran Rejects Trump Enriched Uranium Demands
A steady rebound in US equities driven by peak insanity in Korea (where the two chip stocks that account for most of the market surged and sent the Kospi soaring more than 8% overnight) faded after a report that Iran’s Supreme Leader issued a directive that the country’s near-weapons-grade uranium must remain in the…
Interior minister expresses 'deep regret' over Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' campaign, vows boycott
Interior Minister Yun Ho-jung on Thursday said he will rule out using the South Korean operator of Starbucks in future government events, after the coffee chain came under fire for an inappropriate marketing campaign associated with a bloody military crackdown on a pro-democracy movement in 1980.
Industry minister discusses expanding economic cooperation with Kyrgyzstan
Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan met with his Kyrgyz counterpart Thursday to discuss ways to expand trade and critical minerals cooperation between South Korea and the Central Asian country, Kim's office said.
KOSPI, Samsung Soar After 11th-Hour Union Deal Averts Chip Strike; Workers Eye $340k Bonuses
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI jumped overnight after Samsung Electronics reached a tentative wage-and-bonus agreement with its main labor union, neutralizing the immediate risk of a paralyzing strike at the world's largest memory-chip producer.
Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation holds joint memorial to commemorate Korean War veterans in Paju
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation on Thursday held a joint memorial in the border city of Paju in commemoration of the war veterans who fought during the 1950-53 Korean War, officials said.
Bears extend deal with temporary injury replacement Benjamin
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The Doosan Bears announced Thursday they have extended their contract with temporary injury replacement pitcher Wes Benjamin.
Gov't freezes price caps on fuel products for 4th straight time
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The government froze the price ceilings on fuel products for the fourth consecutive time Thursday, amid lessening volatility in global crude prices and a relatively stable supply of oil entering the country.
Interior minister expresses 'deep regret' over Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' campaign, vows boycott
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- Interior Minister Yun Ho-jung on Thursday said he will rule out using the South Korean operator of Starbucks in future government events, after the coffee chain came under fire for an inappropriate marketing campaign associated with a bloody military crackdown on a pro-democracy movement in…
Seoul police agency takes over probe into Shinsegae chief over Starbucks campaign
Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin, whose group is Starbucks Korea’s largest shareholder, will be investigated directly by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency after a civic group filed a complaint over the coffee chain’s controversial “Tank Day” tumbler promotion.
Industry minister discusses expanding economic cooperation with Kyrgyzstan
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan met with his Kyrgyz counterpart Thursday to discuss ways to expand trade and critical minerals cooperation between South Korea and the Central Asian country, Kim's office said.
Ex-spy chief gets 18 months for perjury over Yoon's martial law
Special counsel had sought seven years, but court says evidence was insufficient on key martial law-related charges
N. Korean women's football club going for top Asian prize on S. Korean soil
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- A North Korean women's football club will chase their first title at the top Asian tournament on South Korean soil on the weekend.
SK On ends U.S. EV battery joint venture with Ford
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean battery maker SK On Co. said Thursday it has ended its joint partnership with U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co. to separately own and operate electric vehicle (EV) battery plants in the United States.
Presidential official considers visit to Canada next month possibly over Ottawa's submarine project
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The presidential chief of staff is considering visiting Canada early next month in his capacity as presidential special envoy for strategic economic cooperation, sources said Thursday, possibly in connection with Ottawa's submarine procurement project.
Frieze House Seoul launches summer relay exhibition series for Korean contemporary art
Frieze House Seoul, Frieze's permanent exhibition venue in Seoul, will launch a new relay exhibition series to highlight the breadth of Korea's contemporary art scene.
N. Korea slams Washington's arms deal with Seoul, vows to bolster military deterrent
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Thursday warned of countermeasures against Washington's recent approval of arms sales to Seoul, denouncing it as part of a "reckless military buildup."
S. Korea to impose anti-dumping tariffs on PVC paste resin from 4 European countries
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade watchdog decided Thursday to impose anti-dumping tariffs on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) paste resin products from four European nations, according to Seoul's industry ministry.
(2nd LD) Seoul shares rally over 8 pct on tech gains after Samsung wage deal, Nvidia outlook; won rises
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What Lee’s Netanyahu ‘war criminal’ remark means for South Korea’s diplomacy
The president criticised Israel for ‘going too far’ in detaining two South Koreans who were at sea trying to send aid to Gaza
What Lee’s Netanyahu ‘war criminal’ remark means for South Korea’s diplomacy
The president criticised Israel for ‘going too far’ in detaining two South Koreans who were at sea trying to send aid to Gaza
(LEAD) S. Korea unveils Global AI Hub vision aimed at tackling global challenges
(ATTN: UPDATES with prime minister's remarks in last 3 paras)By Kang Yoon-seung
Supreme Court backs HD Hyundai in bargaining feud with subcontractor workers
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court's ruling that HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. has no obligation to respond to the collective bargaining demands from a union of in-house subcontractor workers.
S. Korea's currency makes slight gain on optimism over possible Iran deal
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won rose slightly against the U.S. dollar Thursday on expectations that the United States may be close to reaching a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East.
Appeals court cuts prison term for shaman linked to ex-first lady to 5 yrs
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- An appeals court on Thursday reduced the prison sentence for a shaman known for his close ties to former first lady Kim Keon Hee from six years to five years over charges of accepting bribes from the Unification Church.
Supreme Court sets new precedent against criminalizing tattooing
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a lower court ruling that criminalized tattooing by nonmedical professionals, setting a new legal precedent ahead of the legalization of the practice next year.
Korean works, including Han Kang's, to make return to Avignon Festival after 28 years
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- Nine Korean works have been invited to the Avignon Festival set to take place in France this summer, organizers said Thursday, marking the first time in 28 years Korean-language productions will officially take the stage at one of the world's most prestigious performing arts festivals.
Seoul shares rally over 8% on tech gains after Samsung wage deal, Nvidia outlook; won rises
South Korean stocks spiked more than 8 percent Thursday on tech gains, after Samsung Electronics averted a strike and strong earnings from Nvidia, along with optimism over its robotics business outlook, boosted investor sentiment. The local currency gained ground against the US dollar.
Gov't to crack down on illegal private lending disguised as gift certificate transactions
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- An interagency task force charged with eradicating illegal private lending decided Thursday to step up its clampdown on illicit lending disguised as gift certificate transactions.
(LEAD) Seoul shares rally over 8 pct on tech gains after Samsung wage deal, Nvidia outlook; won rises
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Lee calls for stern punishment for defaming victims of state-led atrocities
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday called for stern punishment for those who glorify state-led atrocities or defame victims of such violence.
Court sentences ex-spy chief Cho Tae-yong to 1 1/2 yrs in prison in perjury trial
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Thursday sentenced former National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director Cho Tae-yong to 1 1/2 years in prison for committing perjury while testifying in a National Assembly hearing.
Seoul shares rally over 8 pct on tech gains after Samsung wage deal, Nvidia outlook; won rises
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks spiked more than 8 percent Thursday on tech gains, after Samsung Electronics averted a strike and strong earnings from Nvidia, along with optimism over its robotics business outlook, boosted investor sentiment. The local currency gained ground against the U.S. dollar.