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Korea’s initial public offering market remains subdued even as the benchmark Kospi nears the 7,000 mark, with new listings down sharply from a year earlier and analysts expecting the lull to persist through the first half.
South Korea’s housing market divide is expected to ease this year as tighter government regulations cool price gains in the country's most populated regions, according to a report published Tuesday by a think tank under KB Financial Group.
Gray divorces among couples married for more than 30 years outnumbered divorces among couples married for less than five years in 2025 for the first time since South Korea began compiling related data in 1990, government data showed Tuesday.
LG Display said Tuesday it is unveiling its third-generation tandem organic light-emitting diode technology for the first time at SID Display Week in Los Angeles, as the Korean panel-maker pushes deeper into automotive, robotics and other display applications for the era of artificial intelligence.
Shin Je-yoon warns walkout could hit chip output, ripple across economy
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 …
South Korea's women's national table tennis team delivered a commanding performance in its opening knockout match, successfully turning the tide after a shaky start to the tournament.
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, May 5 (Yonhap) -- A 4-year-old boy from Uzbekistan diagnosed with a serious brain and spinal cord infection has received lifesaving treatment in South Korea after receiving help from multiple people and organizations in the country.
More flexible work arrangements needed alongside 4.5-day workweek to reach OECD average
SEOUL, May 5 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Tuesday it has dismissed three Army officers from military service and removed another from service over their involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived martial law declaration.
Half-and-half pizza, rose sauce dishes and seasoned fried chicken were among the most popular delivery menu items ordered by foreign users in Korea in March and April, according to an analysis released Tuesday.
Incoming chief conductor leads orchestra's 7th Korea tour ahead of official 2026-27 tenure
South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the cause of a fire aboard a South Korean-operated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz will be determined after it is brought to port.
South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan is heading to Washington and Ottawa, Ontario, for a four-day trip aimed at advancing US-bound investment plans and strengthening Seoul’s bid for Canada’s multibillion-dollar submarine program, the ministry said Tuesday.
Korea AeroSpace Administration Administrator Oh Tae-seog met with officials from US space firms Umbra Space and SpaceX on Monday, as the agency seeks to expand cooperation in satellite development, data use and launch services, KASA said Tuesday.
'Super Mario Galaxy' powers past 1M admissions while 'Salmokji' climbs to No. 2 on all-time Korean horror chart
SEOUL, May 5 (Yonhap) -- Unionized workers at Samsung Biologics Co., the biotech arm of Samsung Group, continued their first general strike for a fifth day Tuesday, demanding higher wages and expanded performance-based compensation.
A 4-year-old Uzbek boy who came to South Korea for medical treatment after being diagnosed with a serious brain-related illness has recovered enough to continue outpatient care, helped by donations and support from local institutions.
SEOUL, May 5 (Yonhap) -- Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan left for Canada on Tuesday in the latest push to help a South Korean consortium win an estimated 60 trillion-won (US$40.6 billion) project to build as many as 12 new conventionally powered submarines.
A fire that broke out after an explosion aboard a Panama-flagged bulk carrier operated by South Korea's HMM Co. in the Strait of Hormuz has been extinguished, and no injuries were reported, the company said Tuesday.
SEOUL, May 5 (Yonhap) -- The SSG Landers announced Tuesday they have signed Japanese left-hander Ginjiro Hiramoto as a short-term injury replacement.
SEOUL, May 5 (Yonhap) -- A fire that broke out after an explosion aboard a Panama-flagged bulk carrier operated by South Korea's HMM Co. in the Strait of Hormuz has been extinguished, and no injuries were reported, the company said Tuesday.
Two radical innovators of 20th-century art are brought back into dialogue in a rare two-person exhibition at White Cube Seoul, revisiting an experimental collaboration first staged in 1979.
Probe investigator's social media post sparks controversy
Crime across borders: Southeast Asia cooperation essential to curb drug trafficking
No one should judge own case: Democratic Party bill could let indictments against Lee be withdrawn before courts rule
SEOUL, May 5 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on May 5.
A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is not currently scheduled during Trump's upcoming trip to Asia this month, a White House official said Monday, amid speculation that he could seek to revive diplomacy with Pyongyang when opportunities arise.
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran has taken shots at a South Korean cargo ship and other targets, noting that it is time for Seoul to participate in a mission to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
Han Kang’s novels “The Vegetarian” and “Human Acts” were South Korea’s bestselling books over the past decade, according to Kyobo Bookstore, which released the list to mark World Book and Copyright Day on April 23. The ranking is based on combined online and offline sales from April 2016.
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Men beat North Korea 3-0 in first knockout stage, while women labour to 3-2 victory over Wales in London
Men beat North Korea 3-0 in first knockout stage, while women labour to 3-2 victory over Wales in London
(ATTN: ADDS photo, more info in para 7)By Song Sang-ho
WASHINGTON, May 4 (Yonhap) -- A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is not currently scheduled during Trump's upcoming trip to Asia this month, a White House official said Monday, amid speculation that he could seek to revive diplomacy with Pyongyang when opportunities arise.
The jury for the film extravaganza on the French Riviera, which starts next week, will be headed by South Korean director Park Chan-Wook
The jury for the film extravaganza on the French Riviera, which starts next week, will be headed by South Korean director Park Chan-Wook
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 9-10, 15-17)By Song Sang-ho
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout)By Song Sang-ho
WASHINGTON, May 4 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran has taken shots at a South Korean cargo ship and other targets, noting that it is time for Seoul to participate in a mission to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
(2nd LD) Explosion followed by fire reported on S. Korean vessel in Strait of Hormuz: foreign ministry
PAGUDPUD — South Korean Min Kyeong Ho of the Seoul Cycling Team clocked 5:12:13, speeding his way to a solo finish at the MPTC Tour of Luzon Stage 6 from Tuguegarao City, Cagayan to Municipality of Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte on Monday.
WASHINGTON, May 4 (Yonhap) -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) said Monday that it will hold public hearings this week concerning its trade investigations into South Korea, China, Japan and 13 other countries related to "structural" excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors.
(ATTN: RECASTS lead with details; ADDS more info in paras 6, 8-9, 12-18)By Oh Seok-min and Kim Hyun-soo
The vessel is a cargo ship of almost 180 metres (590 feet) sailing under the flag of Panama
The vessel is a cargo ship of almost 180 metres (590 feet) sailing under the flag of Panama
(ATTN: CHANGES slug; RECASTS headline, lead with latest info; ADDS more details throughout)By Oh Seok-min and Kim Hyun-soo