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SEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- The young adult horror series "If Wishes Could Kill" topped Netflix's non-English series chart in its second week of release, the streaming platform said Wednesday.
Seoul's benchmark Kospi opened above 7,000 for the first time Wednesday, as expectations that Middle East tensions may ease spilled into local markets and unleashed another sharp rally.
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South Korea's consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in 21 months in April, driven by soaring fuel costs, government data showed Wednesday.
South Korean stocks on Wednesday topped the 7,000-point mark for the first time at the opening bell, driven by US President Donald Trump's announcement to pause operations to guide vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz as part of efforts to finalize a deal with Iran.
SEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Exchange (KRX) on Wednesday activated a trading halt on the main bourse as shares rallied on hopes for signs of progress toward a U.S.-Iran peace deal.
US-listed e-commerce giant Coupang Inc. said Wednesday it swung to a net loss in the first quarter amid fallout from a massive customer data breach in South Korea.
US President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that a South Korean-operated cargo ship was "shot at" by Iran earlier this week after deciding to "go it alone."
SEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks on Wednesday topped the 7,000-point mark for the first time at the opening bell, driven by U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement to pause operations to guide vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz as part of efforts to finalize a deal with Iran.
New battery design with LG Energy Solution, chassis innovation drive electric sportiness
Parents’ Day on May 8 brings carnations, gifts and family meals across S. Korea, a yearly ritual of thanking one’s parents
SEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday reaffirmed his commitment to reining in the overheating housing market, calling the normalization of the real estate market a key national policy.
SEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in 21 months in April, driven by soaring fuel costs, government data showed Wednesday.
Samsung Medical Center ranked first in the inaugural comprehensive evaluation of South Korea’s university hospitals, jointly conducted by The Korea Economic Daily and the Institute of University Evaluation.
In November 2022, a photo emerged of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with a smartly-dressed young girl by his side - his daughter Ju Ae.
SEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- Unionized workers of Samsung Biologics returned to work Wednesday after a five-day walkout but have decided to continue talks with the company under a work-to-rule campaign, the union said.
Suspected attack on Korean vessel calls for full response
Politicking over representationRuling DPK pushes questionable bill while opposition PPP remains lackluster
Prudence over hasteSeoul must verify facts regarding ship fire before responding to Trump's pressure in Hormuz
SEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on May 6.
SEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- U.S.-listed e-commerce giant Coupang Inc. said Wednesday it swung to a net loss in the first quarter amid fallout from a massive customer data breach in South Korea.
WASHINGTON, May 5 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that a South Korean-operated cargo ship was "shot at" by Iran earlier this week after deciding to "go it alone."
WHATEVER we’ve been doing seems to be working. Manila Bay is getting cleaner. This is according to a three-year survey of the Manila Bay coastline funded by Korea. Credit can be given to the intensified cleanup campaigns by government and the private sector, stronger enforcement of solid waste management laws, and h…
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WASHINGTON, May 5 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday called on South Korea to "step up" to help reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz, as the United States is conducting its "Project Freedom" mission to facilitate and restore safe passage in the waterway.
Cheng I-ching is self-ruled island’s top-ranked player at the tournament in London, but has not played since it began last week
Lee Sun-yeon's 'The Summer That Slipped Away' takes Korean Competition grand prize
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South Korean celebrities marked Children's Day — celebrated in South Korea on May 5 — with donations, extending support to children in hospitals, welfare facilities and underserved communities.
Former LG Twins All-Star pitcher Go Woo-suk has rejected an offer to leave his US minor league club and return home.
A Korean American man was handed a prison term for importing and selling banned sexual enhancement supplements in South Korea, according to legal professionals on Tuesday.
Recent roll-out puts Seoul in elite group of countries capable of indigenously developing their own advanced supersonic combat aircraft
Recent roll-out puts Seoul in elite group of countries capable of indigenously developing their own advanced supersonic combat aircraft
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, South Korea will face El Salvador in its final tune-up as it ramps up preparations for high-altitude conditions.
SEOUL, May 5 (Yonhap) -- Former LG Twins All-Star pitcher Go Woo-suk has rejected an offer to leave his U.S. minor league club and return home.
Naze’s Korean, Japanese and Thai members share how touring before making their self-titled debut album, released on May 4, made them closer
Naze’s Korean, Japanese and Thai members share how touring before making their self-titled debut album, released on May 4, made them closer
SEOUL, May 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will take on El Salvador in a pre-World Cup friendly match.
SEOUL, May 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in critical minerals and infrastructure, Seoul's finance ministry said Tuesday.
SEOUL — South Korea said Tuesday it will "review its position" on joining US operations in the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump urged Seoul to take part following an apparent Iranian attack on one of its ships.
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Families filled amusement parks and other child-friendly venues across South Korea on May 5, as the country marked Children’s Day, a national holiday dedicated to children.
SEOUL, May 5 (Yonhap) -- Former South Korean Prime Minister Lee Hong-koo, a prominent scholar-turned-politician who played key roles in both academia and government, died Tuesday. He was 92.
SEOUL, May 5 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co.'s board chairman on Tuesday expressed concerns over the potential economic impact of a planned general strike by unionized workers and called for the dispute to be resolved through dialogue, the company said.
A UN mandate and a global coalition are required before Seoul joins Trump’s mission to reopen the strait, officials indicate
A UN mandate and a global coalition are required before Seoul joins Trump’s mission to reopen the strait, officials indicate
SEOUL, May 5 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday vowed to build a society that treats children with dignity in a message marking Children's Day.
Calls grow for age-based restrictions amid rising smartphone dependence among children
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…