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SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- Seven teenagers were sentenced to prison Wednesday for collectively assaulting a mentally disabled person and filming the victim being molested.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday it is providing an annual subsidy of 240,000 won ($160) for buying eco-friendly agricultural products to pregnant women residing in the South Korean capital.
Trade deals, export controls on critical minerals and the Iran war likely to be talking points as senior officials sit down for negotiations
Trade deals, export controls on critical minerals and the Iran war likely to be talking points as senior officials sit down for negotiations
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's money supply continued to rise in March on an increase in short-term funds awaiting investment, central bank data showed Wednesday.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- The capital adequacy ratio of insurance companies in South Korea increased in the fourth quarter of last year from the previous quarter, data showed Wednesday.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean economy is projected to expand 2.5 percent in 2026, supported by strong growth in the semiconductor industry and a recovery in domestic consumption, a state-run think tank said Wednesday.
South Korea's largest company Samsung Electronics lost as much as 99.07 trillion won ($66.18 billion) in market value on Wednesday after failing to reach a wage agreement with its workers union.
A dealer talks on the phone at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has raised the mandatory retirement age for office workers by three years to reflect the country's population aging and demographic changes, according to a North Korean academic paper Wednesday.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- The government is injecting 3.4 billion won (US$2.27 million) from supplementary budgets to support tourism in cruise port cities following a sharp rebound in passenger arrivals, the culture ministry said Wednesday.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks turned higher late Wednesday morning, rebounding from a sharp loss earlier in the day, as retail investors moved to purchase blue-chip shares, including Hyundai Motor and SK hynix.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- The Atlanta Braves' South Korean shortstop Kim Ha-seong has marked his long-awaited season debut with a walk and a key defensive play.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held a forum Wednesday on bilateral partnership in the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, including AI-related infrastructure, semiconductors and services, Seoul's science ministry said.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, center, arrives at Incheon International Airport ahead of a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and trade talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, hours ahead of President Donald Trump's arrival in China. © Reuters
A Korean Air pilot has drawn attention in Japan after aborting a landing at Narita International Airport amid strong crosswinds before safely touching down on the second attempt, with many saying the swift decision may have prevented a serious accident.
Non-profit Datayanolja expands Korean AI education across Asia
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- Vietnam's top diplomat has arrived in North Korea as a special envoy for the country's top leader To Lam, Pyongyang's state media reported Wednesday.
Tim Hortons said it will launch a Korea-exclusive “Non-Original Iced Capp” campaign, blending Korean flavors and cultural elements into its signature iced beverage lineup.
Woori Bank said Wednesday it has began issuing Nol World Cards, prepaid cards designed for foreign visitors to Korea, at Incheon International Airport.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean "ramyun" and confectionary maker Nongshim Co. said Wednesday it will open a sales branch in Russia next month as part of its bid to further expand its presence overseas.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Wednesday the government will provide whatever assistance it can to help facilitate dialogue between management and the labor union at Samsung Electronics so as to avert a strike in any circumstances.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- An appellate court on Wednesday opened a mediation hearing in the high-profile divorce settlement case between SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and his former wife, Roh Soh-yeong.
Korean Air unveiled a donated Boeing 747 aircraft exhibit at the California Science Center’s Korean Air Aviation Gallery, the airline announced Wednesday.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- The leader of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) said Wednesday that the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) should be harshly judged in the upcoming local elections, stressing the need to wipe out "even the slightest remnants of insurrection" tied to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's mar…
A suspected leader of a hacking ring accused of stealing more than 38 billion won ($25.4 million) from victims’ bank and cryptocurrency accounts was extradited to Korea from Bangkok on Wednesday, the Justice Ministry said.
A South Korean court on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for a supervisor at a manufacturer in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, for the alleged assault of a Vietnamese worker that caused a concussion and other injuries.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Wednesday it will join a government-led autonomous vehicle demonstration project in the southwestern city of Gwangju to test and advance its mobility solutions.
Samsung Lions of the Korea Baseball Organization on Wednesday offered condolences for the 11-year-old boy who was found dead after going missing at Juwangsan National Park.
Foreign teachers spared from direct crackdown, but lawyers warn of visa risks
I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Force…
The Ministry of Justice will start accepting applications for the Korea Immigration and Integration Program, South Korea’s official social integration program designed to support foreign residents adapting to life in the country, on Friday on a first-come, first-served basis.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan visited the southeastern industrial city of Ulsan on Wednesday to discuss the artificial intelligence (AI) transformation of industrial complexes and the petrochemical sector, Kim's office said.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back has asked the U.S. Navy for support for South Korea's push to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, according to his office Wednesday.
Yoo Hae-jin, who plays the warden in the megahit film "The King's Warden," has donated 100 million won ($66,787) to support patients receiving cancer treatment, a Seoul hospital said Wednesday.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- A Chinese national, who led a hacking scheme that targeted K-pop group BTS member Jungkook and South Korean business executives, has been extradited to South Korea from Thailand, the justice ministry said Wednesday.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Wednesday that it is too early to determine who was responsible for a recent strike on a South Korean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, noting that various actors, including militias, could have been involved.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's largest group of workers has held its first congress in five years to elect a new leadership and called for efforts to implement the country's five-year economic development plan, state media reported Wednesday.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean automaker Kia Corp. said Wednesday it will showcase its military vehicles at an international defense exhibition in Romania as part of efforts to expand into the European market.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- Yoo Hae-jin, who plays the warden in the megahit film "The King's Warden," has donated 100 million won (US$66,787) to support patients receiving cancer treatment, a Seoul hospital said Wednesday.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok called Wednesday for the government to look for various ways to boost domestic tourism so it can work as a growth engine for the economy, after data showed the country's travel account balance posted a surplus in March for the first time in 11 years.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Wednesday expressed concern over the breakdown of wage talks at Samsung Electronics, saying the government will spare no effort to help the two sides reach an agreement and avoid a possible walkout.
The South Korean won weakened sharply against the US dollar Wednesday amid lingering uncertainties in the Middle East and sharper-than-expected US inflation.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- Korean Air said Wednesday it has unveiled a retired Boeing 747 aircraft donated to the California Science Center for display in the center's aviation gallery.
South Korea is reviewing a phased contribution to efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on Wednesday, signaling support steps short of military participation, Yonhap News Agency reported.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- The fantasy rom-com series "My Royal Nemesis" featuring "The Glory" star Lim Ji-yeon ranked No. 1 on Netflix's non-English chart, the streaming platform said Wednesday.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arrived in South Korea on Wednesday for talks with a Chinese official ahead of a high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won weakened sharply against the U.S. dollar Wednesday amid lingering uncertainties in the Middle East and sharper-than-expected U.S. inflation.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arrived in South Korea on Wednesday for talks with a Chinese official ahead of a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- One has already set a career high in the number of top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour. The other was in contention for a title just this past weekend.