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SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, a dozen South Korean players and reserves departed for Salt Lake City in the U.S. state of Utah on Monday for their pre-World Cup training camp.
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- BIGBANG's Taeyang signaled the start of the iconic K-pop group's 20th-anniversary project this year with a solo comeback centered on a search for his core "essence" and a drive for new challenges.
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Bae Jun-ho was one of the stars for South Korea in their run to the semifinals at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. And last Saturday, Bae became the only one of the 21 players from that U-20 team to be called up for the senior World Cup this summer. It speaks to the work ethic and skills of th…
Hyundai Motor Co. said the prolonged slowdown in electric vehicle demand has ended in Korea following signs of a rebound in the first quarter, as it pushes a more aggressive EV strategy.
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- As one of six K League players selected for the FIFA World Cup, Ulsan HD FC midfielder Lee Dong-gyeong said Monday he wants to make the rest of the South Korean league proud in the big tournament.
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 …
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Starbucks Korea apologized Monday over an online promotional event after it faced backlash for allegedly evoking painful memories of South Korea's authoritarian past on the anniversary of the 1980 pro-democracy movement.
Seoul is considering using a rarely used emergency power to halt a strike that could cost the economy US$67 billion
Seoul is considering using a rarely used emergency power to halt a strike that could cost the economy US$67 billion
A woman in her 30s was found dead at a motel in eastern Seoul after reportedly struggling with debt linked to high-interest loans disguised as gift card transactions, police said Monday.
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Of the 26 players named to South Korea's FIFA World Cup squad Saturday, none was a bigger surprise than Gangwon FC defender Lee Gi-hyuk.
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Kiwoom Heroes ace An Woo-jin is back on the injured list (IL) with biceps tendinitis after making only six starts this season.
Africa Day Seoul 2026 to bridge Korea, Africa and broader Global South with culture says Rwandan envoy to Korea
South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran finished runner-up at the Kroger Queen City Championship on Sunday.
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Early summer heat gripped many parts of South Korea on Monday, with the inland city of Gimcheon logging temperatures higher than the heat wave threshold.
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SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Cho Tae-yong, former chief of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), and five other former political appointees at the spy agency have been booked on charges of involvement in an insurrection related to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's imposition of martial law, a special counsel team sai…
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won gained slightly against the U.S. dollar Monday amid renewed sell-offs by foreign investors in local stocks caused by the spread of risk-averse sentiment.
South Korean stocks closed higher Monday, rebounding from a steep decline the previous session, as investors scooped up major chipmakers, including market heavyweight Samsung Electronics. The local currency gained ground against the greenback.
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Mercedes-Benz Korea said Monday it will open an experience space in Seoul this week as part of its effort to expand customer engagement and strengthen the brand image of the German luxury automaker.
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SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korean teams are scheduled to compete in nine different categories in the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan this year, with T1's star player Faker set to compete in the League of Legends (LoL) category once again, the Korea e-Sports Association said Monday.
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's budget ministry said Monday it has designated around 900 state-funded projects for budget cuts, consolidation or abolition in a move expected to help the government save up to 7.7 trillion won (US$5.12 billion).
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's science ministry, as well as other related government institutions, held a working-level workshop Monday on cybersecurity issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) with OpenAI.
Automaker opens public-facing Seongsu studio as part of global push to deepen customer engagement
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- The government will launch DNA tests on remains recovered from the site of a wartime coal mine disaster in Japan's Ube that killed 136 Korean forced laborers, the foreign ministry said Monday.
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SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed higher Monday, rebounding from a steep decline the previous session, as investors scooped up major chipmakers, including market heavyweight Samsung Electronics. The local currency gained ground against the greenback.
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Official campaigning for the June 3 local elections and parliamentary by-elections will begin this week, the election watchdog said Monday.
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For Chong Won-o, the ruling Democratic Party of Korea’s Seoul mayoral candidate, the city's tourism boom is testing its ability to manage its own popularity, with complaints of tourist overcharging beginning to undercut its global appeal.
Korea’s two leading convenience store brands — CU and GS25 — are expanding to round-the-clock delivery services as late-night quick commerce demand surges across major cities, officials said Monday.
Director becomes fourth Korean awarded Commandeur of France’s Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
For many foreign residents in Korea, talking about mental health can be especially difficult when language and cultural barriers are added to the mix.
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Labor disputes over performance-based pay and profit sharing were spilling over to major South Korean industries Monday, with companies like Samsung Biologics Co. and Kakao Corp. facing standoffs with unionized workers.
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- An investigation task force was launched Monday to crack down on clinics operating illegally under borrowed medical licenses, the prosecution said.
Six major business groups warn prolonged walkout could disrupt chip exports, weaken investment, hurt Korea’s broader economy
A fund dedicated to supporting projects aimed at promoting South Korea's industrial growth and artificial intelligence transformation of the manufacturing industry will be created, with an anchor investment of at least 1 trillion won ($665.5 million), the industry ministry said Monday.
South Korea will invest 50.4 billion won ($33.5 million) over the next five years to develop core technologies needed in artificial intelligence-based humanoid robots with universities and local tech companies, the science ministry said Monday.
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
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…
The first-ever meeting between women's football clubs of the two Koreas to be held on South Korean soil will take place this week, with the South Korean side seeking to avenge an earlier loss to their foes from north of the border.
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, May 18 (Yonhap) -- The military on Monday resumed an excavation project to locate the remains of four members of a former secret military unit established to train commandos to infiltrate North Korea, the defense ministry said.
The Supreme Court recently ruled that payments received by a US firm from a South Korean company in exchange for technical know-how could be subject to corporate tax in Korea, sending the case back to a lower court for further review.
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
Ham Young-joo (second row, ninth from left) poses with officials and participants during a ceremony marking the launch of this year’s Power On Innovative Companies Internship program at the group's headquarters in central Seoul on Friday. The program, aimed at expanding support for social innovation companies, provi…
Disney+'s top-performing local original of 2023 returns with most of its core cast, new additions
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SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- The first-ever meeting between women's football clubs of the two Koreas to be held on South Korean soil will take place this week, with the South Korean side seeking to avenge an earlier loss to their foes from north of the border.