(2nd LD) Explosion followed by fire reported on S. Korean vessel in Strait of Hormuz: foreign ministry
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· Oh Seok-min
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Newest first · UTC+11:00South Korea reports ‘explosion and fire’ on ship in Hormuz, cause unclear
South Korea's foreign ministry reported on Monday that an “explosion and fire” struck a carrier owned by Korean shipper HMM in the Strait of Hormuz near the UAE while it was attempting to pass through.
· Middleeasteye
(URGENT) Explosion followed by fire reported on S. Korean vessel in Strait of Hormuz: foreign ministry
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· Oh Seok-min
(LEAD) Gov't verifying report of possible attack on S. Korean vessel in Strait of Hormuz
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· Oh Seok-min
South Korea verifying if vessel was hit in Hormuz
South Korea is checking intelligence that reported a South Korean-flagged vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, Yonhap News reported on Monday.
· Middleeasteye
Gov't verifying report of possible attack on S. Korean vessel in Strait of Hormuz
SEOUL/BUSAN, May 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is verifying reports of a possible attack on a South Korean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, officials said Monday.
· Kim Hyun-soo
[Breaking] Korean vessel reports damage in Hormuz; no casualties
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…
· Jung Min-kyung
(URGENT) No casualties involving S. Korean nationals confirmed so far in Strait of Hormuz: foreign ministry
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· Oh Seok-min
[Breaking] Korean-flagged vessel sustains suspected strike in Hormuz; no casualties reported
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…
· Jung Min-kyung
(URGENT) Gov't verifying report of possible attack on S. Korean vessel in Strait of Hormuz
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· Kim Hyun-soo
Eight South Korean adoptees sue Danish state over human rights
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· AFP
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· Tyler Durden
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· The Korea Times
Story of Seoul’s strangest subway station, from failed hub plans to wedding and art venue
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· The Korea Times
Court to broadcast live appeals trial of ex-PM Han this week
A court said Monday it will broadcast live the appellate trial of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo set for later this week over allegedly playing a key role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law.
· Yonhap
Court to broadcast live appeals trial of ex-PM Han this week
SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- A court said Monday it will broadcast live the appellate trial of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo set for later this week over allegedly playing a key role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Why North Korean women footballers’ rare match in the South is keenly watched
The visit by Naegohyang Women’s FC to South Korea’s Suwon for a competitive match does not signal a thaw in inter-Korea ties, analysts say
· Park Chan-kyong
Why North Korean women footballers’ rare match in the South is keenly watched
The visit by Naegohyang Women’s FC to South Korea’s Suwon for a competitive match does not signal a thaw in inter-Korea ties, analysts say
· Park Chan-kyong
60,000-home plan for greater Seoul to proceed as intended: Cheong Wa Dae
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· Ji Da-gyum
Eagles ace Moon Dong-ju to undergo shoulder surgery
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· Yoo Jee-ho
Korea to ease visa rules for skilled workers, foreign students and Jeju stays
Eased regulations include longer workcation stays on Jeju Island, new category in skilled worker visa
· Lee Seung-ku
Presidential policy chief forecasts slower housing price growth beginning in May
SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- The local housing market may see slower price growth starting in May, when the government is set to end tax benefits to owners of multiple homes, the presidential chief of staff for policy forecast Monday.
· Park Boram
Defense chief inspects readiness posture of special security unit under Capital Defense Command
SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Monday visited a special unit under the Capital Defense Command to inspect its readiness posture, the defense ministry said.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Hanwha Aerospace raises stake in KAI above 5% in strategic tie-up
Hanwha Aerospace said Monday it has increased its stake in Korea Aerospace Industries to above five percent, signaling deeper strategic cooperation in global exports and defense projects.
· Byun Hye-jin
GM Korea April sales rise 14.7% on strong SUV exports
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· Lee Ji-yoon
Kia tops Hyundai in Korea sales for first time since 1998
Kia said Monday it sold 277,188 vehicles worldwide in April, up 1 percent from a year earlier, with strong domestic demand helping it surpass its sibling Hyundai Motor in Korea for the first time since joining the group.
· Byun Hye-jin
North Korean club to play rare football match in South
SEOUL, South Korea — A North Korean women's football club will become the first sports team from the country to play in South Korea since 2018 when they visit this month, Seoul's unification ministry said Monday.
· Agence France-Presse
Lee to host Children's Day celebration with 200 children, parents at Cheong Wa Dae
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· Park Boram
KG Mobility's April sales rise 6.5 pct on increased exports
SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- KG Mobility Corp. said Monday its sales rose 6.5 percent in April from a year earlier, driven by more exports.
· Kim Boram
Asian Tour to tighten review process after golf rules row
HONGKONG, China — The Asian Tour said Monday it would tighten its rules review process after a decision at the weekend saw South Korea's Hur In-hoi at the centre of a major row.
· Agence France-Presse
Asian Tour to tighten review process after golf rules row
HONGKONG, China — The Asian Tour said Monday it would tighten its rules review process after a decision at the weekend saw South Korea's Hur In-hoi at the centre of a major row.
· Agence France-Presse
Global sales of Hyundai Motor down in April amid production decline
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· Kang Jae-eun
Arrest warrants issued for 2 men over fatal assault of film director
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· Chae Yun-hwan
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday.-----------------■ Lee urges careful deliberation on special probe over 'fabricated' charges against him under Yoon
· Kim Hyun-soo
Rival parties clash over DP's push for special counsel bill on prosecution's alleged fabrication
SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- Rival parties continued to clash Monday over the ruling Democratic Party (DP)'s push for a special counsel bill to investigate indictments, including those involving President Lee Jae Myung, based on allegedly fabricated charges and evidence under the former government.
· Yi Wonju
Military unit prepared for Yoon's martial law plan in first half of 2024: special counsel
A special counsel team investigating former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration said Monday it has found evidence suggesting the military's Defense Counterintelligence Command was preparing for martial law operations as early as the first half of 2024.
· Lee Seung-ku
Presidential chief of staff orders action on biz abuses by ex-public employees
SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- Kang Hoon-sik, presidential chief of staff, on Monday ordered action on suspected business abuses by retired employees of public institutions and state-run companies.
· Park Boram
Resident foreign workers top 1.1 mln: report
SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- The number of employed foreign residents in South Korea had surpassed 1.1 million as of May last year, a report said Monday.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
GM Korea's March sales rise 14.7 pct on solid overseas demand
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· Kim Boram
(2nd LD) Seoul shares spike over 5 pct to approach 7,000 on chip rally; won sharply up
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· Kim Boram
Renault Korea's April sales drop over 40 pct
SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- Renault Korea Motors Co., the South Korean unit of France's Renault S.A., said Monday its April sales plunged more than 40 percent from a year earlier on poor demand in both the domestic and overseas markets.
· Park Sang-soo
Kia's global sales up in April, outpace Hyundai in home market
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· Kang Jae-eun
‘Sweet dreams’: sleep-deprived South Koreans take part in annual power-nap competition | South China Morning Post
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HD KSOE wins 505 bln-won VLGC order
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· Park Sang-soo
Seoul shares spike over 5% to approach 7,000 on chip rally; won sharply up
South Korean stocks shot up by more than 5 percent to close at a fresh high Monday, approaching the 7,000-point mark, as investors scooped up semiconductor shares while awaiting developments in US-Iran peace talks. The Korean won rose sharply against the US dollar.
· Yonhap
(LEAD) Seoul shares spike over 5 pct to approach 7,000 on chip rally; won sharply up
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· Kim Boram
(News Focus) N. Korea's football visit raises hopes, doubts for resuming inter-Korean talks
SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's decision to send its women's club to South Korea for the regional football semifinal this month has been drawing attention to whether it could serve as a chance to ease strained inter-Korean ties, analysts said Monday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Chinese envoy voices hope for stronger taekwondo exchanges with N. Korea
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· Chang Dong-woo
April's household loans by major banks reach highest level since October
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· Park Sang-soo
US pressure mounts on Seoul over Hormuz coalition
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…
· Jung Min-kyung