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SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's data protection watchdog has concluded its probe into a massive data leak at e-commerce giant Coupang, with its final decision on the level of punishment expected to be made next month at the earliest, sources said Tuesday.
A member of the South Korean research team at the country’s Antarctic base, Jang Bogo Station, is under police investigation after returning to South Korea on Monday, following allegations that he threatened fellow crew members with a weapon, authorities said Monday.
SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States have agreed to work together to strengthen cooperation in areas of "mutual security interest," including Seoul's push to retake wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington and joint efforts to modernize the alliance.
SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- "Dracula," a track featuring BLACKPINK's Jennie, has risen to No. 10 on the U.S. Billboard's main singles chart, becoming the K-pop star's highest-charting song as a solo artist.
About 3 in 10 South Korean students were classified as obese or overweight last year, reversing a four-year decline, government data showed.
SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The Atlanta Braves have activated shortstop Kim Ha-seong from the injured list, with the South Korean set to make his season debut this week at home.
Stock market mustn't be reduced to casino for speculators
A resolute response to maritime attack: Those accountable should offer proper apology, compensation for strikes
Fired upon in Hormuz: Seoul must identify attacker, respond firmly, seek guarantees for safe passage
SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- With the countdown to the FIFA World Cup having reached 30 days in South Korea, fans will be waiting to see if their men's national football team will turn things around in time for the big tournament.
SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on May 12.
In the new Netflix romantic dramedy My Royal Nemesis, a “vixen” from the Joseon era wakes up in modern-day Korea after thinking she was executed. She tries to remake her image with the help of a business shark who rebels from his chaebol family.
A South Korean ship sailing near the Strait of Hormuz was attacked on Monday, according to the Korean media outlet Chosun Daily, citing a government official.
North Korea has updated its constitution to require a retaliatory nuclear strike if leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated, according to a report.
North Korea has earned an estimated $13 billion over the past three years by providing military assistance to Russia for its war against Ukraine, Nikkei Asia reported Monday, citing South Korean intelligence.
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES paras 2-3 as talks began; CHANGES dateline) By Kim Seung-yeon
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines, United States, and Japan have expanded the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) partnership to include Australia, Denmark, France, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, and the United Kingdom (UK), the US Embassy in Manila said.
Setting stage for presidential summit with Xi in Beijing, Bessent and He to meet in South Korea, and the ‘3 Bs’ could be on the cards
Setting stage for presidential summit with Xi in Beijing, Bessent and He to meet in South Korea, and the ‘3 Bs’ could be on the cards
US equity futures are off a touch as the US/IranIran failed to consummate a deal, which is boosting Energy commodities and bond yields. Still, stocks have withstood the resulting increase in oil prices and higher bond yields as the market remains focused on the memory/semi stock bubble. As of 8:00am ET, S&P and Nasd…
Coupang Corp., the South Korean unit of U.S.-listed e-commerce giant Coupang Inc., has filed a lawsuit against a decision by the country's antitrust watchdog designating founder Kim Bom as the company's de facto controlling entity, officials said Monday.
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Coupang Corp., the South Korean unit of U.S.-listed e-commerce giant Coupang Inc., has filed a lawsuit against a decision by the country's antitrust watchdog designating founder Kim Bom as the company's de facto controlling entity, officials said Monday.
The national football governing body has submitted a formal request asking the government to allow a North Korean women's football team to visit South Korea for an international match, officials said Monday.
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SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The national football governing body has submitted a formal request asking the government to allow a North Korean women's football team to visit South Korea for an international match, officials said Monday.
President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shake hands before their meeting at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The presidential chief of staff on Monday instructed officials to devise countermeasures following the killing of a female high school student in a random attack in the southwestern city of Gwangju last week.
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 …
Grief over the death of a high school student in a suspected random stabbing attack is spreading across South Korea, with students nationwide issuing statements.
Government to sell 1 trillion won NXC stake, expects tax revenue and FX inflows
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Kim Jin-ill, a professor of economics at Korea University, has been recommended as a new member of the Bank of Korea (BOK)'s monetary policy board, the central bank said Monday.
GMC said Monday it launched its flagship all-electric SUV, the GMC Hummer EV SUV, in South Korea, marking an expansion of General Motors' premium brand lineup in the country.
South Korean wildlife authorities will hand over 28 turtles from four endangered species to Vietnam on Tuesday, returning them to the country from which they were smuggled.
Chinese tourists visiting South Korea will soon be able to hail local taxis through China’s ride-hailing giant DiDi Chuxing and its DiDi app.
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Police said Monday they will not pursue charges against former first lady Kim Keon Hee over a party held aboard a naval ship in 2023.
Korean fried chicken franchise operator Genesis BBQ announced Monday it has opened a store in Almaty, Kazakhstan, marking its Central Asia debut.
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The Fair Trade Commission and Korea Consumer Agency issued a consumer safety alert Monday following a rise in swallowing and choking accidents involving infants and older adults.
Senior museum officials from Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand are gathering in Korea this week to discuss AI-driven cultural exchange and ways to strengthen heritage partnerships between Korea and ASEAN member states.
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- A major exhibition showcasing the golden heritage of an ancient Korean kingdom will open in Paris this month, bringing together rare artifacts that span a millennium of history, organizers said Monday.
Relentless global rush into artificial intelligence-linked semiconductor stocks continues to propel Seoul's market. (Source photos by AP and Reuters)
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Powered by his record-breaking hitting streak, SSG Landers leadoff man Park Seong-han has claimed the top player award for the first month of the South Korean baseball season.
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Some 6,000 people have been reported on charges related to the crime of distorting the law, police said Monday, about two months after new legislation criminalizing such offenses went into effect.
South Korean stocks closed at a new record high Monday, easily breaching the landmark 7,800-point level, extending the winning streak to the fifth consecutive session, on the back of a bull run by semiconductor shares, despite concerns of a potentially botched peace deal between the United States and Iran.
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shipping company HMM has begun preparations to repair a cargo vessel damaged in a fire in the Strait of Hormuz, company officials said Monday, after the government concluded it was hit by airborne objects.
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SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok presided over a meeting Monday to discuss how to carry out South Korea's official development assistance (ODA) over the next five years, including strategies for aid in the healthcare and cultural sectors, his office said.
South Korea aims to strengthen the cultural capabilities of the recipients of Seoul's foreign aid, leveraging its status as a global cultural powerhouse, the government announced Monday.
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 …
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…