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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday said Israel had arrested South Korean nationals in international waters, calling the action “way out of line”.
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- A civic group on Wednesday filed a complaint against Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin and Son Jung-hyun, former head of Starbucks Korea, over alleged insult and defamation stemming from the coffee chain's controversial marketing campaign that revived painful memories of a bloody pro-…
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- The ruling and opposition parties geared up Wednesday for the June 3 local elections and parliamentary by-elections, a day before the start of the official campaign period for the closely watched nationwide vote.
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed lower Wednesday, extending their losses for a second straight session, as foreign investors continued heavy selling. The local currency gained ground against the U.S. dollar.
As admission to Korean medical schools grows tougher, more families look abroad for a more attainable path to a medical career
(2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. said Wednesday it has signed a 1.5 trillion-won (US$992.9 million) deal to supply silicon capacitors, key components used in advanced semiconductor packages and chips, to a major technology company in the United States.
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team said Wednesday it has extended its investigation into unresolved suspicions surrounding former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife by 30 days.
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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…
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SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Wednesday and discussed ways to strengthen relations between the two countries, Kim's office said.
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Company is accelerating its transformation from a traditional automaker into a future mobility and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions provider, unveiling plans to mass-produce and deploy humanoid robots developed by its U.S. affiliate Boston Dynamics as part of its long-te…
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance ministry said Wednesday the government will roll out efforts to stabilize consumer prices amid the prolonged Middle East war, building on its economic achievements made during the first year of the current administration.
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- Recent volatility in the South Korean won appears excessive relative to the country's strong economic fundamentals, a senior financial official said Wednesday, noting the government stands ready to take necessary measures if the need arises.
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Wednesday a vessel operated by a South Korean shipping company was currently passing through the Strait of Hormuz in what would mark the first such case involving a Korea-managed ship since the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran war.
A South Korean-flagged supertanker is attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-tracking data cited by Bloomberg.
KGM is banking on an upgraded Torres SUV — featuring stronger performance, rugged design and improved convenience — to regain momentum in Korea’s highly competitive compact SUV market.
Social media erupts over ‘Tank Day’ promotion on anniversary of 1980 massacre, one of the darkest moments in Korean politics — and still deeply divisive
The South Korean won weakened past the 1,510 per dollar level in intraday trading Wednesday, hitting its lowest level in more than a month as soaring US Treasury yields and heavy foreign selling in local equities pressured the currency.
Kenya has officially launched the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya AIST), a postgraduate research university modeled on the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in Daejeon, marking a major step in Africa’s science and technology ambitions.
(2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
Just two years after its Broadway opening, the singer-songwriter's semi-autobiographical hit makes its Korean-language debut at GS Arts Center on July 24
US stablecoin giant files for names, logos as Korea weighs digital asset rules
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- The labor ministry said Wednesday it is "too early" to speak of invoking emergency arbitration powers despite the breakdown of wage negotiations at Samsung Electronics Co. earlier in the day.
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Wednesday the ministry's role in a historic match between women's football clubs from South and North Korea is to ensure the event runs smoothly and to lay a "good precedent" for inter-Korean relations.
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- The Kiwoom Heroes announced Wednesday they have signed former MVP-winning veteran Seo Geon-chang to a two-year extension.
Starbucks can repurchase Emart’s stake at steep 35% discount under liability clause in licensing deal
Dior’s Korean business is facing legal complaints after a customer accused the luxury brand of misleading her over repairs to a limited-edition handbag, saying she was told the item would be sent to Paris but later found a local shop had handled the repairs.
The National Gugak Center will present "Seeds of Sound" at Gyeongbokgung, Seoul, as part of the palace's nighttime program.
Buddhists gather under colorful lanterns at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul, South Korea. Buddha was born approximately 2,570 years ago, and although the exact date is unknown, Buddha’s official birthday is celebrated on the full moon in May in South Korea, which is on May 24 this year. Credit:Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images
1947 -- The second U.S.-Soviet Joint Commission opens to discuss forming a joint transitional government and trusteeship in Korea. The talks broke off on July 10. The ideological divide between Washington and Moscow that was reflected in southern and northern Korea, respectively, led to the 1950-1953 Korean War.
Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva from Gamsansa
Suwon’s Ji So-yun says her team will stand firm against North Korea’s physical play in AFC semifinal
South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy more than 25,000 Atlas humanoid robots developed by its US robotics subsidiary Boston Dynamics across its vehicle manufacturing operations, with plans to manufacture key robot components in the US.
Other Asian nations including Vietnam and Indonesia have also announced increased monitoring or public health measures at ports of entry
Other Asian nations including Vietnam and Indonesia have also announced increased monitoring or public health measures at ports of entry
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- The government decided Wednesday to raise the terror alert by a notch to strengthen counterterrorism measures ahead of the June 3 local elections.
South Korea said it is continuing “close and serious discussions” over the recent attack on the South Korean-operated vessel HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz on 4 May, according to the Yonhap news agency.
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office on Wednesday expressed deep regret over the collapse of wage talks between labor and management at Samsung Electronics Co., urging both sides to continue efforts to reach an agreement.
As Kospi breaks records, more Koreans are pouring into stocks, driven by fear of missing out and fading faith in traditional paths to economic security
Members of the Samsung Electronics labor union hold up their cards during a rally demanding higher bonuses at its computer chip complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Thursday, April 23, 2026. The letters read “Remove the bonuses caps.” (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- A labor union of Kakao Corp., the operator of South Korea's popular messenger service, said Wednesday that unionized members across five affiliates have approved a vote to stage a strike amid failed wage negotiations.
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry on Wednesday signed a preliminary agreement with India's defense ministry to commemorate Indian veterans who participated in the 1950-53 Korean War as medical personnel, officials said.
The industrial action threatens the health of South Korea’s economy and could disrupt the global supply of semiconductors
The industrial action threatens the health of South Korea’s economy and could disrupt the global supply of semiconductors
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SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday lashed out at an online commercial referencing the torture death of a university student engaged in democratization movements under a previous authoritarian government.
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's industrial output expanded 2.6 percent from a year earlier in the first quarter of 2026, driven mainly by semiconductors, machinery and energy-related businesses, data showed Wednesday.
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- Corporate retirement pension schemes soared 16 percent last year from a year earlier, breaching the 500 trillion-won mark for the first time since their introduction in 2005, while their return on investment also rose, data showed Wednesday.