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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…
Seoul to test rose-scented traps near parks, mountains as adult lovebugs are forecast to peak on June 24
Brokerages, asset managers race for September trading overhaul, while unions warn of heavier workloads, unresolved ETF rules
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office said Monday that any attacks on civilian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz cannot be tolerated, condemning the recent attack on the South Korean-operated cargo ship HMM Namu.
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 11 (Yonhap) -- 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 …
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Police said Monday they will reduce the presence of riot police at rallies and demonstrations and grant organizers greater autonomy.
Colombia showcased its vibrant floral industry at the 2026 International Horticulture Goyang Korea festival.
Demand for Seoul's portable emergency alarm device, "Ansim Help Me," has surged following recent violent crime cases, with more than 110,000 units distributed since the program was introduced in 2024, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday.
South Korea’s standing forces have shrunk by 20 per cent in the past six years to 450,000 amid a record-low birth rate
South Korea’s standing forces have shrunk by 20 per cent in the past six years to 450,000 amid a record-low birth rate
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The country's financial watchdog warned Monday that retail investors' overheated short-term and margin stock trading could pose risks, such as losses and increased costs, amid heightened market volatility.
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Officials of South Korea's arms procurement agency and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) discussed Monday efforts to enhance cooperation in the defense industry, including boosting interoperability of Korean weapons systems, the agency said.
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…
Low reimbursement prices and tighter manufacturing rules are blamed for pushing key emergency medicine out of production
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Monday it will provide "necessary support" for follow-up steps in an investigation into the recent explosion and fire on a South Korean-operated cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, after an initial probe determined it had been hit by an external attack.
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SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The culture minister ordered access to dozens of illegal content websites to be blocked immediately Monday as a new law designed to curb rampant online piracy of web-based comics and novels took effect.
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…
Relentless global rush into artificial intelligence-linked semiconductor stocks continues to propel Seoul's market. (Source photos by AP and Reuters)
Kakao joins Samsung, Hyundai, LG Uplus in pushing for SK hynix-style payouts tied to company profits
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More than half of teachers in Seoul say classroom disruptions involving students in emotional or behavioral distress have increased over the past year, according to a survey released Monday by a city-affiliated education think tank.
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- LVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault visited a Louis Vuitton store at Shinsegae Department Store in Seoul on Monday during his first trip to South Korea in three years.
1932 -- A group of 60 students from Gyeongseong School are arrested for distributing manifestos appealing to their classmates to fight against the Japanese colonialists. Japan colonized the Korean Peninsula from 1910-45.
North Korea’s official tourism website has uploaded drone footage of the strata of Baekdusan, the 2,744-meter-high mountain.
Two East Asian makeup looks are drawing attention in Korea, offering opposing takes on what a modern face should look like.
Foreign residents in Korea with a love for singing are invited to take the stage at the 2026 Korea Migrants’ Song Festival.
The Seoul Counseling Center for Migrant Women is recruiting multilingual volunteers to provide interpretation and translation support for migrant women and multicultural families in Korea.
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The top defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States were set to hold talks in Washington on Monday, focusing on advancing the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington to Seoul and Korea's push to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Exchange, South Korea's main bourse operator, has softened a rule on listed firms when they repurchase certain shares, a source said Monday.
Park Bum-il says rigid visa rules are pushing foreign talent and skilled workers out, while entry-denied travelers need better access to legal counsel
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean naval destroyer will participate in a fleet review and multinational field exercise in the United States over the next two months, the Navy said Monday.
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What do a South Korean drug ring and a Japanese robbery syndicate have in common? They were both allegedly run from Philippine prison cells
What do a South Korean drug ring and a Japanese robbery syndicate have in common? They were both allegedly run from Philippine prison cells
For many international students in Korea, preparing for employment can feel like navigating an entirely different culture, from unfamiliar resume formats and networking expectations to complex visa concerns.
South Korea's under-17 national soccer team surged to the top of Group C at the U17 Asian Cup after scoring four second-half goals in a 4-1 victory over Vietnam at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday.
Yeo Seo-jeong secured her place at the 2026 Asian Games after winning the final national team trials for South Korea's artistic gymnastics squad.
Relentless global rush into artificial intelligence-linked semiconductor stocks continues to propel Seoul's market.(Source photos by Reuters)
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Monday that North Korea's participation in Russia's Victory Day parade was to display the two nations' deepening military ties.
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The largest labor union at Samsung Electronics on Monday reiterated its demand that the company allocate 15 percent of operating profit to employee performance-based bonuses and remove the payout cap, warning that mediation efforts could collapse if no progress is made.
A looming strike at Samsung Electronics could send shock waves through global supply chains and dent South Korea's investment appeal, the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea said Monday.
Korean battery-makers race to defend early lead in Europe as Chinese rival accelerates expansion
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has raised the alarm over the danger posed by the hantavirus after an outbreak on a foreign cruise ship has killed three passengers, echoing its response to the COVID-19 pandemic years earlier.
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks were trading at a fresh record high of above 7,800 points late Monday morning, boosted by an extended rally of blue chip semiconductor shares, despite woes over the U.S.-Iran peace deal falling apart.
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Monday criticized the government for downplaying a strike on a South Korean-operated cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and refraining from describing it as an Iranian attack.
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday pledged to build a nation where all people have fair opportunities and share prosperity, reaffirming his commitment to reducing social disparities.