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Newest first · UTC+11:00[Event for expats] Driver’s license class for Seoul foreign residents
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency will offer basic theory and road safety classes for foreign residents in Seoul to help them obtain a Korean driver’s license.
· Lim Jae-seong
S. Korea to roll out 2nd cash aid to over 36 mln people amid Mideast crisis
South Korea will roll out a second batch of cash assistance for the bottom 70 percent of income earners, or about 36 million people, next week, officials said Monday, in an effort to ease financial strains caused by rising fuel prices amid the war in the Middle East.
· Yonhap
Experts say India can become key manufacturing, export hub for S. Korea amid global economic shift
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- India can serve as a prominent manufacturing and export hub for South Korea amid recent shifts in global supply chains, local experts said Monday, as Seoul is pushing to deepen its economic ties with the world's most populous nation.
· Kim Na-young
FM Cho says further, closer examination needed into strike on S. Korean vessel in Hormuz
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Monday a closer examination is needed regarding a recent strike on a South Korean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as the government has yet to determine who was responsible for the incident.
· Yonhap
S. Korea to roll out 2nd cash aid to over 36 mln people amid Mideast crisis
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will roll out a second batch of cash assistance for the bottom 70 percent of income earners, or about 36 million people, next week, officials said Monday, in an effort to ease financial strains caused by rising fuel prices amid the war in the Middle East.
· Chae Yun-hwan
2PM to stage 1st full-group concerts in S. Korea in 3 years
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group 2PM will hold a series of full-group concerts in South Korea for the first time in three years, the group's agency said Monday.
· Shim Sun-ah
China confirms Trump visit to Beijing, setting up high-stakes summit
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at their last meeting in Busan, South Korea, on Oct. 30. They are set to meet again in Beijing this week. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Daemyung Sono Group rebrands as Sono Trinity
South Korea's largest hotel and resort operator is rebranding as Sono Trinity Group, a move it says is meant to knit its lodging business and recently acquired airline arm into a single travel company.
· Hong Yoo
Former TVXQ star Jaejoong plays shaman in 'The Shrine,' opening June 17
Occult horror "The Shrine: Whispers of the Evil Spirit" has been set for a June 17 opening in Korea, Library Co. announced Monday.
· Moon Ki-hoon
Lim Yoona nabs lead role in Korean remake of 'Unnatural'
K-pop star and actress to reportedly headline Korean adaptation of acclaimed Japanese mystery drama
· Lee Yoon-seo
Gov't to crack down on fraudulent 'perfect score' apartment application winners
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The government will look into all "perfect-score" winners in apartment applications since July last year to see if any foul play was involved, officials said Monday, amid complaints that perfect scores should be rare in principle but too many such cases have been reported.
· CHANG JAE SUN
FM Cho says further, closer examination needed into strike on S. Korean vessel in Hormuz
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Monday a closer examination is needed regarding a recent strike on a South Korean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as the government has yet to determine who was responsible for the incident.
· Oh Seok-min
Lions riding 7-game winning streak into big series vs. Twins in KBO
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- No team in South Korean baseball this season has been as streaky as the Samsung Lions.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Search enters 2nd day for missing boy in mountain park
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Authorities were searching for a missing elementary school student for the second day Monday after he disappeared while visiting a mountain park with his family.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
Seventeen's Dino to debut alter ego 'Pi Cheolin'
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Dino, the youngest member of K-pop boy band Seventeen, will drop his debut album as alter ego "Pi Cheolin" in August, his agency said Monday.
· Shim Sun-ah
Kospi rallies past 7,800, triggers buy curb
The South Korean benchmark Kospi hit a fresh intraday record Monday, surpassing the 7,800 mark for the first time. The sharp gain triggered a buy-side sidecar.
· Im Eun-byel
Lee's approval rating inches up to 59.7 pct
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rebounded slightly to 59.7 percent on a strong stock rally and economic achievements, a survey showed Monday.
· Yi Wonju
KRX issues buy-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp rise
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Exchange (KRX) on Monday activated a trading halt on the main bourse amid an extended bull run of big-cap semiconductor shares.
· Kim Na-young
Exports up 43.7% during first 10 days of May
South Korea's exports jumped 43.7 percent from a year earlier in the first 10 days of May, data showed Monday.
· Yonhap
N. Korea pushes rice transplanting drive amid food shortages
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- North Korea urged its people to intensify efforts toward this year's grain harvest, state media reported Monday, as the country continues to grapple with food shortages.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Exports up 43.7 pct during first 10 days of May
SEJONG, May 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports jumped 43.7 percent from a year earlier in the first 10 days of May, data showed Monday.
· Kim Han-joo
KOSPI opens at fresh high on chip rally amid woes over breakdown of peace deal
South Korean stocks opened at a fresh record high Monday, easily breaching the 7,700-point mark, boosted by an extended rally of blue chip semiconductor shares, despite woes over the US-Iran peace deal at the risk of rupture.
· Yonhap
S. Korea inks deal to export more Chunmoo rocket launchers to Estonia
South Korea has signed a deal to export an additional three units of its Chunmoo rocket launchers to Estonia under the two countries' framework arrangement for the long-term supply of Korea's multiple launch rocket system to the Eastern European country, the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency said Monday.
· Yonhap
KOSPI opens at fresh high on chip rally amid woes over breakdown of peace deal
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened at a fresh record high Monday, easily breaching the 7,700-point mark, boosted by an extended rally of blue chip semiconductor shares, despite woes over the U.S.-Iran peace deal at the risk of rupture.
· Kim Na-young
S. Korea inks deal to export more Chunmoo rocket launchers to Estonia
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has signed a deal to export an additional three units of its Chunmoo rocket launchers to Estonia under the two countries' framework arrangement for the long-term supply of Korea's multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) to the Eastern European country, the Korea Trade-Investment Pr…
· Kim Na-young
Confirmed strike on vessel may reshape Seoul's stance on joining US-led Hormuz mission: experts
The confirmed strike by unidentified objects on a South Korean-operated cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz is expected to give Seoul grounds to consider joining US-led missions aimed at safeguarding freedom of navigation in the strait, experts said Sunday.
· Yonhap
Seoul concludes HMM vessel in Hormuz hit by ‘external strike,’ weighs response
A South Korean government investigation has concluded that “unidentified airborne objects” struck a South Korean-operated cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz last week, causing an explosion and fire aboard the ship, the Foreign Ministry said Sunday, while stopping short of identifying who was responsible for the at…
· Yonhap
Supernatural horror 'Salmokji' hits 3 mln admissions
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The supernatural horror film "Salmokji: Whispering Water" has attracted more than 3 million viewers, just about a month after its release, data showed Monday.
· Lee Minji
Im Sung-jae records 2nd top-10 finish of season in final event before major
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Im Sung-jae has posted his second top-10 finish of the season in his final tournament before an upcoming major tournament.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Bessent says will visit Seoul ahead of Trump-Xi summit
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to visit South Korea before heading to China for a U.S.-China summit, his social media post showed Monday.
· Kim Seung-yeon
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on May 11)
North Korea and Russia deepen ties as South Korea-U.S. alliance strains
· Kim Seung-yeon
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on May 11)
Abortive constitutional reform: Partisan politics derails much-needed constitutional reform
· Kim Seung-yeon
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on May 11)
Reform deferred: Political mistrust derails move to amend Korea's aging constitutional framework
· Kim Seung-yeon
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on May 11.
· Kim Seung-yeon
North Korea reaps huge economic boost from Ukraine war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects a weapons factory. (KCNA)
· Staff Writer
Kim Jong Un Creates Ultimate Deadman Switch: North Korea To Auto-Launch Nukes If Assassinated
North Korea just casually revised its constitution to automatically launch a nuclear strike if leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated, or if the country’s nuclear command-and-control system is placed in danger by hostile forces’ attacks.
· Tyler Durden
Beshara: The most captivating pictures of the week | The National
Previous slideNext slide Humanoid robot Gabi takes part in a Buddhist monk ordination ceremony at a temple in Seoul, South Korea. ReutersInfo Street artist Oscar Giraldo performs with his pets, a cat called Pereza and a rat called Luciana, on a street in Ibague, Tolima, Colombia. AFPInfo Artist Oriol Vilanova, left,…
· The National
South Korean dominates Tour of Luzon Stage 11
SAN JUAN, La Union — Under the scorching heat of the sun matched by the warm welcome of the fans Sunday, South Korean Joo Dae Yeong let everyone know why he’s the MPTC Tour of Luzon defending champ.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
China, US confirm Seoul trade talks days before Trump-Xi summit in Beijing
Meeting follows Paris round in March and a video call in April as both sides prepare for Trump’s state visit
· Igor Patrick
China, US confirm Seoul trade talks days before Trump-Xi summit in Beijing
Meeting follows Paris round in March and a video call in April as both sides prepare for Trump’s state visit
· Igor Patrick
‘Unidentified aircraft’ hit Korean cargo ship in Hormuz on Monday: Seoul
Iran has denied responsibility for the attack, with its embassy in Seoul stating that it rejects and denies any allegations of involvement
· Agence France-Presse
‘Unidentified aircraft’ hit Korean cargo ship in Hormuz on Monday: Seoul
Iran has denied responsibility for the attack, with its embassy in Seoul stating that it rejects and denies any allegations of involvement
· Agence France-Presse
(News Focus) Confirmed strike on vessel may reshape Seoul's stance on joining U.S.-led Hormuz mission: experts
SEOUL, May 10 (Yonhap) -- The confirmed strike by unidentified objects on a South Korean-operated cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz is expected to give Seoul grounds to consider joining U.S.-led missions aimed at safeguarding freedom of navigation in the strait, experts said Sunday.
· Park Boram
North Korean constitution now requires nuclear missile strike if Kim Jong Un is killed or loses power
North Korea has updated its constitution to require a retaliatory nuclear strike if leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated, according to a report.
· Fox News
Cheong Wa Dae holds working-level NSC meeting over findings on HMM vessel explosion in Strait of Hormuz
Cheong Wa Dae held a working-level meeting of the National Security Council on Sunday, the presidential office said, possibly to discuss the outcome of an investigation into the recent explosion and fire on a South Korean-operated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
· Yonhap
Seoul concludes 'external strike' caused explosion on HMM vessel in Hormuz
A South Korean investigation team has concluded that a strike by "unidentified airborne objects" caused the explosion and fire aboard a South Korean-operated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz last week, the foreign ministry said Sunday.
· Yonhap
Cheong Wa Dae holds working-level NSC meeting over findings on HMM vessel explosion in Strait of Hormuz
SEOUL, May 10 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae held a working-level meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) on Sunday, the presidential office said, possibly to discuss the outcome of an investigation into the recent explosion and fire on a South Korean-operated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
· Park Boram
(3rd LD) Seoul concludes 'external strike' caused explosion on HMM vessel in Hormuz
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details, minor edits throughout; ADDS more photos; RESTRUCTURES)By Oh Seok-min and Park Bo-ram
· Oh Seok-min
Multiple-home owners face up to 82.5% capital gains tax
Heavier levy returns after four-year suspension as Korea tightens housing curbs
· Choi Ji-won